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Pathmonk Presents PodcastStrengthening Digital Security Through Strategic Marketing Leadership | Phani from IndusfaceIn this episode, Rick speaks with Phani, the VP of Marketing at Indusface, a company dedicated to securing websites and APIs against modern digital threats. Phani breaks down how Indusface supports regulated and non-regulated industries through robust protection, managed services, and global partner networks. He explains how organic search, product-led content, and deep objection-based clustering drive their strongest acquisition results. Phani also shares how rapid product release cycles shape his daily work, from building sales collateral to optimizing content around problems, competitors, and user behavior. Listeners gain a clear understanding of how strategic marketing, data discipline, and continuous iteration...
2025-12-1123 min
Entrepreneur's Live Interviews 🎙️ELI - 499 | He Built a Product So Good, Customers Give It a 100% Rating - Indusface FounderIn this episode of ELI, we sit down with Venkatesh (Venky) Sundar, the Co-founder of Indusface, a leading application security SaaS company protecting over 5,000 global businesses.Venky shares his incredible journey from being a sports stats junkie in India to building a globally recognized cybersecurity product. He talks about the early days of Indusface, the pivotal acquisition of their first product by Trend Micro, and the lessons learned that led to the creation of their flagship platform, AppTrana.Dive deep into the world of application security as Venky explains how Indusface is tackling modern threats, the dual role of...
2025-07-3143 min
Crypto News"Supreme Court of India's YouTube Channel Hacked to Promote Ripple Cryptocurrency Scam"In a startling breach of cybersecurity, the official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India was hacked on September 20, 2024, and used to promote a cryptocurrency developed by the US-based company Ripple Labs. The hackers managed to compromise the channel, displaying videos related to XRP, a cryptocurrency aimed at facilitating international money transfers.The cyberattack was discovered when a blank video titled "Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC's $2 Billion Fine XRP PRICE PREDICTION" appeared on the channel. This video featured the name of Brad Garlinghouse, the CEO of Ripple Labs, which is currently embroiled in legal disputes...
2024-09-2103 min
Cyber BriefingDecember 27, 2023 - Cyber Briefing
👉 What's trending in cybersecurity today?
🚨 #CyberAlerts
Hackers Target Linux SSH Servers for DDoS and Cryptocurrency Attacks
Source: AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC)
GitHub Urges 2FA Setup Before Approaching Deadline
Source: GitHub
Apple Urgently Releases iOS 17.2.1 for Critical Bug Fixes
Source: Apple
New Bandook Malware Variant Emerges in Stealthy PDF Attack
Source: FortiGuard Labs
GAO Report Exposes Critical Vulnerabilities in U.S. Medical Devices
Source: Government Accountability Office (GAO)
💥 #CyberIncidents
EasyPark Group Face...
2023-12-2710 min
The SaaSTrana ShowBuilding Secure SaaS Products | Protecting B2B Business from AI Threats | Goutham (CEO, Kernel Labs)
Overview:
In this episode of the SaaSTrana podcast, Goutham Sukumar (CEO - Kernel Labs) talks to Venky about the best practices for building secure SaaS products from scratch.
He also shares reasons why B2B businesses are at threat due to the upcoming AI and LLM technologies and suggests steps organizations can take to protect themselves.
Key highlights:
00:00 - About Goutham Sukumar
04:16 - Pivoting on the product roadmap with an emphasis on security...
2023-12-2140 min
The SaaSTrana ShowB2B Firms & Compliance with The Digital Data Protection Act 2023 | Srikanth (CEO - Perfios)Overview:
In this SaaSTrana podcast, Srikanth Rajagopalan (CEO - Perfios Account Aggregation Services (P) Ltd) talks to Venky about the importance of data security for B2B (SaaS) companies and the implications imposed by the Digital Data Protection Act 2023 in case of a data breach.
Furthermore, Rajagopalan explains how focusing on data security can benefit organizations in the long run by giving them a competitive edge and building customer trust.
Key highlights from the discussion:
00:00 - About Srikanth’s Journey and Perfios Account Aggregation Services
13:01 - Managing customer data securely as a data aggregator
22:44 - Highlights of The Digital Da...
2023-11-0749 min
The SaaSTrana ShowSecurity Incident Management, Data Protection & Privacy Best Practices | Edgar P. (Group CISO @ YNV)In this SaaSTrana podcast, Edgar Pimenta (Group CISO @ YNV Group) talks to Venky about the security incident management and data protection/privacy management best practices in highly regulated organizations such as telcos and financial.
He also shares the steps on how orgnizations can prepare themselves in case of an incident breach and ways to recover from it quickly.
Here are some key highlights from the discussion:
00:00 - About Edgar and YNV Group
03:40 - Data Protection and Privacy - uplifting the security initiatives of an organization
2023-10-1838 min
The SaaSTrana ShowBreaking Silos in Platform Security, Trust & Safety, and Risk - Mona Salvi (Sr. Director, HubSpot)Overview:
In this SaaSTrana podcast, Mona Salvi (Senior Director - Product Security, HubSpot) talks to Venky about building a unified org structure and North Star metrics to drive security-related initiatives in a cohesive working environment.
She also shares how to manage three pillars - platform security + trust & safety + payments fraud together under a single leadership umbrella.
Here are some key highlights from the discussion:
About Mona Salvi and HubSpot
Developing the mindset of intrinsic vs. extrinsic security
Driving secure product experiences along with focu...
2023-09-1449 min
Tekpon SaaS Podcast147 Reduce window of vulnerability for all your applications | Podcast with Venkatesh Sundar - IndusfaceIndusface offers web app security, WAF and SSL Certificates to keep your business safe. Securing thousands of application security companies day to day. Indusface is a leading application security SaaS company that secures critical Web, Mobile, and API applications of 3000+ global customers using its award-winning fully managed platform that integrates web application scanner, web application firewall, DDoS & BOT Mitigation, CDN, and threat intelligence engine.
Connect with Venkatesh 👇
Indusface: https://www.indusface.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/venkateshsundar
Tekpon is a SaaS marketplace born out of the genuine desire to help people change how they consume and purchase sof...
2023-08-2128 min
The SaaSTrana ShowISO 27001 Compliance for SaaS | SOC2 vs ISO | Girish Redekar (CEO & Co-Founder, Sprinto)Overview:
In this podcast, Girish Redekar (CEO and Co-Founder, Sprinto), shares with Venky the most effective ways to implement the ISO 27001 framework for organizations to attain comprehensive security, rather than solely obtaining a certification.
He also discusses similarities & differences between SOC2 and ISO 27001, and suggests that organizations can streamline their security program to achieve multiple certifications more efficiently.
Key highlights from the discussion:
00:00 - About Girish and Sprinto
07:34 - What exactly is ISO 27001 compliance/certification?
12:36 - Who should...
2023-08-1035 min
The SaaSTrana ShowSecure Features, Sales Soar | A CPO's Take on Application Security | Marcelino M. (CPO, Stream)In this episode, Marcelino Moreno (CPO, Stream) shares with Venkatesh (Venky) Sundar how product managers can contribute to an organization's growth by baking in security into the product roadmap.
He also shares how a product manager can influence engineering teams to prioritize vulnerability patching along with building features to ensure that the customers use a secure product.
Key highlights from the discussion:
00:00 - About Marcelino Moreno & Stream
11:18 - The focus on privacy and user data
17:00 - Why data protection = sales!
21:00...
2023-07-2045 min
The SaaSTrana ShowSecure Coding Best Practices & WAAP for Application Hardening (Sanjay - Executive Director, MSCI)Overview:
In this podcast, Sanjay (Executive Director, MSCI) talks to Venky about secure coding best practices & methods to handle customer-sensitive data.
He also shares why securing software isn't an accident and requires cautious efforts at an organizational level to make it possible.
Key highlights from the discussion:
00:00 About Sanjay's experience & projects (Microsoft, Corel & Salesforce)
06:34 Data encryption at rest and in transit
10:39 The concept of - Dynamic Data Masking
14:18 Security problems, despite good coding practices
18:02...
2023-05-3140 min
Brains Byte BackCyber-Security Startup Founder Shares Tips and Insights to Defend Your Business from HackersIn today’s episode of the Brains Byte Back podcast, we speak with Venkatesh Sundar, Founder & CMO at Indusface, a company offering web app security, WAF and SSL Certificates to keep businesses safe.
In the conversation, Sundar shares tips to help listeners defend their businesses from hackers. He starts off by stressing the importance of ensuring that all software and systems are kept up to date with the latest security patches and updates. Doing this can help to shut down any known vulnerabilities that hackers may look to exploit.
Additionally, he underlines that it's important to...
2023-05-2622 min
The SaaSTrana ShowAPI Security for Fintech SaaS | Getting the Most Out of a WAF | Val Novikov (Co-Founder & CTO, FISPAN)In this podcast, Val Novikov (Co-Founder & CTO, FISPAN) talks to Venky about the API security challenges while integrating with proprietary Banking applications and ERP systems.
He also discusses why Fintech SaaS start-ups require a deep investment of time, resources, and money in cyber Security right from day zero of the product development.
Here are some of the key highlights from the discussion :
00:00 - Introduction to Val and Fispan
04:21 - Compliance as a product-market-fit
07:06 - The dark side of security compliance
10:42 - Integrating APIs & best practices for API security
13:29 - Efforts required in documenting...
2023-05-1130 min
The SaaSTrana ShowMerging WAF and IAM Capabilities for Next-gen Security | Scott Tomilson (Sr.Director, Ping Identity)In this podcast, Scott Tomilson (Sr.Director, Ping Identity) talks with Venky about best practices for implementing Single Sign-On (SSO) in SaaS apps.
He also discusses how applications are at risk due to humans, devices, and apps. And having behavioral-based anomaly scoring and security is the need of the hour.
Key highlights from the discussion :
00:00 Introduction to Scott and Ping Identity
04:47 Identity access and Single Sign-On (SSO)
08:23 Zero Trust Network Framework (ZTNA)
11:01 Continuous Adaptive Risk Trust Assessment (CARTA)
13:05 Performing Gray Box Testing as a best practice
16:14 Integrating WAF...
2023-03-2125 min
The SaaSTrana ShowA Sub-Domain Takeover Story, Two Questions for Every WAF Provider | Sunil Agrawal (CISO, Glean)Overview: In this podcast, we have Sunil Agrawal (CISO, Glean), who has 22+ years of cybersecurity experience and 35+ patents in his name.
He has worked in organizations like Adobe, Netflix, Motorola, Qualcomm, etc., and has seen the evolution of cybersecurity attacks and changes in hacker behavior over the years.
He shares his experience of a sub-domain takeover and how it led him to build foundationally secured SaaS products.
Key highlights from the discussion:
00:00 Introduction to Sunil and Glean
04:13 The Virtual Browser patent
07:57 The evolution of the secu...
2023-03-0945 min
The SaaSTrana ShowAPI Security for AI Driven SaaS Companies & Security Daily Gym | Kashi (Co-Founder & CTO Fitbots OKRs)Overview
In this podcast, Kashi (Co-founder & CTO, Fitbots OKRs) discusses with Venky how AI-based SaaS organizations can secure their APIs with the help of dynamic endpoints.
He even shares about his life as a CTO, where he spends a short time on security but still maintains the highest security standards with the help of a Daily Security Gym!
With 15+ years of corporate experience, he has followed some consistent security practices over the years and discusses them in detail.
Key highlights from the discussion:
00:00 - Introduction to...
2023-02-2850 min
The SaaSTrana ShowCloud Keys on Public GitHub, Ransomware & Other SaaS AppSec Stories | Alok (CTO, Good Meetings)🎙️ In this podcast, Alok Mishra (Co-Founder & CTO, Good Meetings) discusses with Venky how he looks at security as a vital part of building any SaaS business.
He shares his unplanned appointment with a Ransomware attacker and how it led him to build best practices to deal with Application Security problems.
He even talks about some common security demands from customers and how fulfilling the expectations is a must for organizations 🧳
Here are some of the key highlights from the discussion :
- About Alok and his ventures
- The future of hybri...
2023-02-2036 min
The SaaSTrana ShowSOC 2 Compliance for SaaS Startups & Top Pitfalls to Avoid | Raghu (Co-Founder, Sprinto)Overview:
In this session, Raghu (Co-Founder, Sprinto) discusses with Venky how SaaS Startups have to upgrade their security standards significantly to become SOC 2 compliant and the major pitfalls they should avoid.
He differentiates between SOC 1, SOC 2, & SOC 3 compliance in super-easy terms and highlights some overlapping parameters between security standards like ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPPA, GDPR, etc.
He talks about how meeting Application Security best practices is a must-have factor for any compliance. If avoided, it can make selling products/services challenging in international markets.
Key highlights from the discussion:
...
2023-02-0632 min
The SaaSTrana ShowApp Development Companies are Emphasizing Security in Their AMC Contracts | Puneet Miglani (Founder, Candor)Overview:
In this session, Puneet Miglani (Founder - Candor Technology) discusses with Venky how app development companies are emphasizing security in their AMC contracts.
He shares that security is a moving goalpost and a must-have for their customers. Having a security partner helps them provide better services and boost their revenue streams.
He even shares the factors one must consider when choosing a security partner to build a long-term sustainable business.
Key highlights from the discussion :
Candor's journey- digital marketing to IT solutions
Focusing on security as...
2023-01-3123 min
The SaaSTrana ShowRansomware in SaaS: When 3 Levels of Redundant Backups Failed | John Goecke | CEO, StratusVueIn this session, John Goecke (CEO) discusses with Venky how everything changed for StratusVue after a ransomware attack in 2018.
He shares how the construction industry is a soft target as there is no regulatory oversight, unlike in banking and healthcare, and security is always an afterthought for business owners.
Along with all this, he explains complex terms like zero-day, zero-trust, FedRAMP, etc., in a highly rudimentary way.
Key highlights from the discussion: -
Cybersecurity in the construction industry
API protection processes at StratusVue
The story of 2018 crypto-malware - Trust but verify your sec...
2023-01-1757 min
The SaaSTrana ShowApp Security & Compliance for SaaS Companies in Saudi Arabian Market | Sangmesh Hiremath (Founder, Marmin.ai)Overview:
In this session, Sangmesh Hiremath (Founder Marmin.AI) talks to Venky about how cybersecurity is a crucial driver for their business to expand and grow in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and the European markets.
He also shares in detail about how meeting cybersecurity compliance enables them to stay on top of customer needs and serve them in the long run.
Key highlights from the discussion :
- Understanding cybersecurity compliance in the Saudi Arabia & the Middle East market
- What is National Cybersecurity Authority in Saudi...
2023-01-1131 min
The SaaSTrana ShowSaaS AppSec Stories on Malware, Sleepless Nights and DevSecOps | Kashish Jajodia (CTO, Draup)This podcast is hosted by Venkatesh Sundar, founder at Indusface, with our guest Kashish Jajodia CTO at Draup.
In this session, Kashish talks to Venky about how he looks at vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and application security. What drives Draup to look at application security? Is it for building trust with their customers or compliance needs?
2023-01-0231 min
The Neon ShowAshish Tandon on his journey from being a cricketer to a 3X entrepreneur building a security SaaS platform to $8M ARR, Indusface# Can a passionate cricketer become a passionate entrepreneur? # Can you and your spouse be Cofounders without conflict? # How many successful & fulfilling stints can an entrepreneur have? All the above questions get answered during the episode with our guest Ashish Tandon, Founder & CEO, Indusface.Indusface is his 3rd venture after 2 successful exits and a short but successful early-career in Cricket. During the episode, Ashish talks about how his wife has supp...
2022-04-1048 min