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The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyThe AI Governance Expert: 3 Things Every Business Needs to Trust AIYour data is moving—through APIs, AI agents, and services—and most businesses have no idea how. Abhi Sharma, CEO and Co-Founder of Relyance AI, joins us to explain how companies are getting AI governance wrong and what to fix. He reveals the 3 elements that define trust in AI—and why missing just one breaks everything.
Abhi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhisharmab/
Relyance AI: https://www.relyance.ai
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2025-06-0334 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyCryptography and Web3 Expert: Security vs. Speed Is a False ChoiceMost founders think you have to choose between security and usability. Riad Wahby disagrees—and built Cubist to prove it. In this episode, he breaks down how startups can achieve secure key management without sacrificing speed or flexibility.
Riad: www.linkedin.com/in/kwantam
Cubist: www.cubist.dev
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2025-05-2230 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyFrom Netflix to Startup CEO: Travis McPeak Is Redesigning Security for DevelopersWhat if security wasn’t something developers had to think about at all? That’s the vision Travis McPeak—former Netflix and Databricks security leader—is building at Resourcely. In this episode, he breaks down why most security tools fail, how trust between security and engineering got broken, and what it really takes to fix cloud misconfigurations before they hit production. Travis also shares what compliance is getting wrong, why developer experience is non-negotiable, and what he learned going from big tech to startup CEO.
Travis: www.linkedin.com/in/travismcpeak
Resourcely: www.resourcely.io
Jon: www...2025-05-0626 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyGadi Bashvitz: How Bright Security Is Redefining AppSec for DevelopersWhat if your security tools are actually slowing you down? Bright Security co-founder and CEO Gadi Bashvitz shares how their team went from AI fuzzing to reshaping the way developers tackle vulnerabilities—without drowning in false positives or compliance theater.
Why AppSec hasn’t kept up with how engineering works today
The 60x cost of fixing bugs in production
What dev-first security actually looks like in the real world
How Bright is helping teams fix the right issues—faster
Listen to learn how Bright Security is shifting security left—without...2025-04-2228 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyAI Expert Michal Pechoucek: How AI Is Targeting Your Mind NowAI is no longer just writing code or generating images—it’s shaping how we think.
In this episode, we sit down with AI researcher, professor, and investor Michal Pechoucek to explore how artificial intelligence is shifting from targeting systems to targeting human cognition. Michal outlines four emerging threats that are redefining AI security and explains why deepfakes, behavioral data, and black-box models are putting trust itself at risk.
We also discuss the growing gap between AI innovation and AI safety, how China is approaching behavioral data, and what this shift means for founders, defenders, and...2025-04-0831 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyYaron Singer, Cisco: The hard truth about deploying AI todayEveryone’s building AI. Few know how to deploy it safely. Yaron Singer, co-founder of Robust Intelligence (acquired by Cisco), reveals what’s really blocking AI from scaling—and why trust, not tech, is the biggest barrier. A must-listen for any founder navigating the AI wave.
Yaron Singer: www.linkedin.com/in/yaron-singer-76ab6317
Robust Intelligence: www.robustintelligence.com
Jon McLachlan: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha Sinkevich: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2025-03-2629 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyBuilding a Billion-Dollar Security Company: Lessons from Drata’s Co-Founder and CTOWhat happens when a seasoned entrepreneur tackles one of the biggest security challenges for startups? Daniel Marashlian, Co-Founder and CTO of Drata, built a billion-dollar company by automating security audits. In this episode, he breaks down compliance headaches, AI’s role in security, and why automation is the future.
Daniel Marashlian: www.linkedin.com/in/danielzev
Drata: www.drata.com
Jon McLachlan: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha Sinkevich: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2025-03-1128 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyBuying more security tools? You might be making things worseToo many startups fall into the “more tools = more security” trap. Instead of better protection, they end up with data silos, integration nightmares, and security teams buried in alerts—while real threats slip through the cracks.
Kabir Mathur, CEO of Lean, breaks down why adding more security tools might be your biggest mistake, the hidden costs of tool sprawl, and how to actually build a security stack that works.
Kabir Mathur: www.linkedin.com/in/mathurkabir
Leen: www.leen.dev
Jon McLachlan: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha Sinkevich: www.linkedin.com/in/ali...2025-02-2538 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyThe 4-Hour AI Scam: Hackers steal millions—and no one sees it happeningImagine waking up to thousands of customers scammed—using your brand’s name. The website looked real. The emails were flawless. No one saw it coming. This is the new reality of AI-powered fraud. Cybercriminals don’t need weeks to set up a scam anymore—they need just 4 hours.
Rod Schultz, CEO of Bolster AI, exposes the rise of automated phishing, brand impersonation, and large-scale fraud, plus the strategies businesses need to stop attacks before they escalate.
Rod: www.linkedin.com/in/rodschultz
Bolster AI: www.bolster.ai
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mcla...2025-02-1147 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyThe Father of SSL: Passwords are holding us backWhat if the way you secure your company is all wrong? Taher Elgamal, the ‘Father of SSL,’ reveals why passwords are failing us, what smarter security looks like, and how businesses can thrive with it.
Taher: www.linkedin.com/in/taherelgamal
Evolution Equity: evolutionequity.com
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2025-01-2343 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyDamon Fleury, CPO at SpyCloud, on Navigating the Darknet to Combat CybercrimeWhat does it take to stop a trillion-dollar criminal enterprise? Damon Fleury, Chief Product Officer of SpyCloud, dives into the murky world of cybercrime and the economy driving it. Fleury shares his journey from code and network stacks to facing off against an elaborate cybercrime ecosystem — one that’s as organized as a traditional business but designed purely to exploit and harm.
Damon: www.linkedin.com/in/damonfleury
SpyCloud: spycloud.com
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2025-01-0737 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyNeil Serebryany, Founder & CEO of CalypsoAI: Securing AI's Future and Tackling Tomorrow's RisksNeil Serebryany, Founder and CEO of CalypsoAI, shares his fascinating journey from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to leading a cutting-edge AI security company. We dive into the evolving landscape of AI risks, data protection, and regulatory challenges while exploring the future of AI as it transforms industries and society. Learn how CalypsoAI is paving the way for secure AI adoption and what it means for the future of business and innovation.
Neil: www.linkedin.com/in/neil-serebryany
CalypsoAI: calypsoai.com
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity...2024-12-0441 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyJacob Berry, Field CISO at Clumio, On Balancing Security with Business Growth in the CloudJacob Berry, Field CISO at Clumio, sits down with Jon and Sasha, YSecurity.io, to explore the intricate balance between security and business growth. Jacob shares his journey from a “punk hacker” to leading security for a cutting-edge cloud data protection company. We delve into the evolving role of the CISO, the complexities of managing security for cloud-based services, and the importance of balancing confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Jacob also discusses the human side of security, from customer conversations to the challenges and opportunities in the fast-paced world of startups.
Jacob: www.linkedin.com/in/jacobiberry
Clumio: clumio.com2024-11-1746 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyVijay Balasubramaniyan, Co-Founder and CEO of Pindrop Security: The Voice Behind Cutting-Edge SecurityFrom his roots in voice technology at giants like Google and IBM to pioneering security innovations at Pindrop, Vijay Balasubramaniyan shares his unique journey of merging voice and security. Discover how Pindrop is leading the charge against deepfake fraud, revolutionizing voice authentication, and even protecting democracy.
Vijay: www.linkedin.com/in/vijayab
Pindrop: www.pindrop.com
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2024-10-3046 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleySimon Wijckmans, Founder and CEO of cside.dev, Revolutionizing Client-Side SecurityIn this episode of the Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity production, hosts Jon McLachlan and Sasha Sinkevich dive into an engaging conversation with Simon Wijckmans, Founder and CEO of cside.dev. Simon shares his journey from working at Hydra, Vercel, and Cloudflare to founding cside.dev, a security startup focused on client-side security. He discusses the evolution of web security, the unique challenges of client-side attacks, and how cside.dev is pioneering solutions to make web security more accessible. Simon's insights into the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity and his passion for innovative solutions make this episode a...2024-09-1749 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyAlan Braithwaite, Co-Founder and CTO at RunReveal: SIEM doesn't have to suckAlan Braithwaite, Co-Founder and CTO of RunReveal, shares his journey from Cloudflare to co-founding RunReveal, discussing how his company is revolutionizing the security landscape by making threat detection faster and easier.
Alan: www.linkedin.com/in/alan-braithwaite
RunReveal: runreveal.com
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2024-07-1938 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyVivek Ramachandran, Founder and CEO of SquareX, Pioneering Browser-Based Security SolutionsVivek Ramachandran, Founder and CEO of SquareX, shares his inspiring journey into the cybersecurity field, sparked by his fascination with the power of individual hackers and their impact on massive websites. He discusses the evolution of the security landscape over the past 25 years, emphasizing the shift from lone warriors to collaborative team efforts against sophisticated cyber threats.
Vivek: www.linkedin.com/in/vivekramachandran
SquareX: www.sqrx.com
Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan
Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich
YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io
2024-07-1346 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyEvan Driscoll & Dion Almaer Unleash Augment's Software Engineering Revolution with Secure AIDive into the intersection of AI and security with Augment Computing's leaders, Evan Driscoll, VP of Engineering(formerly Pure Storage, General Magic) and Dion Almaer, VP of Product(formerly Shopify, Google, Walmart.com, Mozilla), to uncover how Augment's groundbreaking SaaS platform is revolutionizing the developer experience with AI. This thrilling episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, brought to you by YSecurity, is hosted by Jon McLachlan and Sasha Sinkevich.
2024-05-0842 min
The Security Podcast of Silicon ValleyFounder's Guide to Compliance: The Introduction SOC2, ISO, NIST, HITRUST, PCI-DSS, FIPS, and moreWelcome to "The Founder's Guide to Compliance," a YSecurity.io production, hosted by Jon McLachlan and Sasha Sinkevich. We tear down the complexity surrounding compliance standards like SOC2, NIST, FIPS, PCI-DSS, HITRUST and the myriad facets of cybersecurity. Whether you're a startup founder knee-deep in the trenches or a seasoned executive navigating the ever-evolving landscape of digital security, this podcast is your no-BS zone for getting to the essence of what these standards mean for you and your business.
Jon, a Minnesota native and security enthusiast, brings his rich background from Apple and various startups to the...2024-02-2517 min