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Secure Talk PodcastAn Identity Crisis: How AI Agents Are Redefining Enterprise Security | with Rishi BhargavaThe cybersecurity landscape just shifted permanently, and most organizations aren't ready. While CISOs struggle with alert fatigue from 40+ security tools, a new threat vector is emerging that makes traditional identity management obsolete: AI agents acting autonomously across enterprise systems.Join Secure Talk host Justin Beals for a critical conversation with Rishi Bhargava, the security architect who built Demisto into a $560M category-defining platform and now leads Descope in solving the next impossible challenge. This episode delivers actionable insights for everyone—from Fortune 500 CISOs managing complex threat landscapes to business leaders evaluating AI adoption risks.
2025-08-1241 min
Secure Talk PodcastMachines Running Amok: We've Created More Than We Can Secure with Oded HarevenMachines Running Amok: We've Created More Than We Can SecureTwenty years ago, you could count the servers in your data center. Today, we've unleashed an army of digital entities that's spiraling beyond our control. For every human employee, there are 50-100 machine identities operating in your environment—containers, serverless functions, and automated processes that spawn and disappear by the minute. We've created more computing power than we have the ability to secure, and the machines are running amok.In this episode of SecureTalk, we dive deep into the invisible crisis affecting 91% of...
2025-07-1545 min
Secure Talk PodcastSpecial Episode: The Secure Talk Security Awareness Training 2025 (With HIPAA!)SecureTalk 2025 Security Awareness Training | Complete Compliance GuideWelcome to SecureTalk's comprehensive 2025 Security Awareness Training video! This annually updated training is designed to help organizations meet their security compliance requirements while building a strong security culture.🎯 What You'll Learn:Social Engineering & AI-Enhanced ThreatsAdvanced phishing detection in the AI eraVoice and video deepfake attack recognitionFinancial verification protocols to prevent fraudHealthcare data protection against social engineeringCloud Security & InfrastructureCommon cloud misconfigurations and preventionSecure AI model development and dep...
2025-06-241h 11
Secure Talk PodcastSecuring Society Through Data Kindness: How Cooperation Becomes Our Best Defense with Aram Sinnreich and Jesse GilbertEpisode Description: Every device around you is collecting data about you and everyone you interact with. Amazon Echo recordings are being subpoenaed in murder trials. Period tracking apps are being used to prosecute women. Ancestry websites are revealing family secrets. We're participants in the largest social experiment in human history—and we never opted in.In this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals sits down with Dr. Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert, co-authors of "The Secret Life of Data," to explore a revolutionary approach to digital security: data kindness.🎯 KEY TOPICS COVERED: • Why our bigg...
2025-05-2753 min
Secure Talk PodcastNational Security in Crisis How Geopolitical Chaos Threatens Cybersecurity & Democracy" SecureTalk with Mike LeFeverIn this riveting episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals welcomes back decorated military leader and security expert Mike LeFever, Executive Vice President of National Security at Concentric, to discuss the intersection of physical security, geopolitical instability, and the future of national defense. From the polarization of American politics to the innovative warfare tactics in Ukraine, this conversation offers cybersecurity professionals an essential perspective on how global security dynamics impact the digital landscape.## Key Topics Covered:- 🔒 **Physical Security Crisis**: How political polarization has created new security challenges for high-profile individuals and organizations
2025-05-1348 min
Secure Talk PodcastHow Russian Disinformation Networks Are Poisoning AI Chatbots | SecureTalk with NewsGuard ExpertsEpisode Summary: In this eye-opening episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals investigates how foreign disinformation campaigns have evolved to target AI systems. NewsGuard researchers McKenzie Sadeghi and Isis Blachez reveal their groundbreaking investigation into the Moscow-based Pravda network that has successfully infiltrated Western AI chatbots, creating a new frontier in information warfare that bypasses human readers to directly corrupt the technology we rely on for information.Key Insights:Leading AI chatbots repeated Russian disinformation 33% of the time when tested on key geopolitical topicsThe Pravda network has expanded from 50 to over 150 websites specifically...
2025-05-0643 min
Secure Talk PodcastThe Future of APIs in the Age of AI Agents A Conversation with Postman's Sam ChehabIn this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals explores the evolving world of API technology and security with Sam Chehab, Head of Security at Postman - the platform used by over 35 million developers and 90% of Fortune 500 companies.Episode Insights:Postman's Strategic Position: Learn why Sam joined Postman in September 2024 and how they're positioned to be the connective tissue for the emerging AI agent ecosystemAPIs as Agent Infrastructure: Sam explains how Postman's catalog of hundreds of thousands of documented APIs creates the perfect foundation for AI agent interactionsSecurity by Design: Discover how Postman...
2025-04-2946 min
Secure Talk PodcastBeyond the Blinky Lights: Why Security Governance Drives Technology with Bryant TowIn this eye-opening episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals welcomes Bryant Tow, Chief Security Officer at LeapFrog Services, to discuss why technology alone can't solve cybersecurity challenges. Bryant reveals how the "Ring of Security" concept shows that up to half of your attack surface lies outside of technology—in governance, policies, people, and processes. The conversation explores real-world examples like the Change Healthcare breach, why security frameworks often fall short, and how building a culture of security requires connecting protection of company assets to personal security concerns.Key TopicsThe Change Healthcare breach: How a si...
2025-04-2246 min
Secure Talk PodcastFrom Burning Servers to Enterprise Resilience: The Evolution of Internet Security With AkamaiIn this eye-opening episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals welcomes Joe Gronemeyer, Solutions Engineer at Akamai Technologies, for a masterclass in how internet security has evolved from basic content delivery to sophisticated edge protection powering 30% of global web traffic. From stories of literally burning servers in 1999 to today's quantum-resistant cryptography, this conversation tracks the incredible journey of cybersecurity infrastructure.### Key Highlights:- **The Birth of Edge Networks**: How Akamai transformed from emergency content delivery savior to cybersecurity powerhouse- **Massive Security Scale**: Processing 26 billion web attacks monthly and analyzing 7 trillion DNS...
2025-04-1545 min
Parallel Entrepreneur with Mark ClevelandFrom EdTech to CyberTech: Justin’s Parallel Entrepreneur PathAI and security compliance could make or break your next venture. In this episode of The Parallel Entrepreneur, Mark Cleveland sits down with Justin Beals, co-founder of Strike Graph, to dive into frameworks, data risk, and that special systems-thinking spark that turns small wins into scalable success. Leveraging his EdTech expertise to tackle security compliance for billion-dollar enterprises, Justin’s story is a masterclass in spotting trends and executing effectively.Key Highlights:Opportunity Filtering – The three questions Justin always asks before launching a new product.AI as Internal Auditor – How Strike Graph deploys large language models to ver...
2025-04-101h 08
Secure Talk Podcast"There's No Such Thing as Crypto Crime": Nick Furneaux on Blockchain Investigation, Digital Forensics, and the Future of CryptocurrencyIn this eye-opening episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals sits down with Nick Furneaux, renowned cryptocurrency investigator and author of the provocatively titled book "There's No Such Thing as Crypto Crime." Furneaux shares his extensive expertise on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency investigations, and the evolving landscape of digital financial crimes.Key Topics Discussed:The meaning behind Furneaux's book title "There's No Such Thing as Crypto Crime" and why traditional investigation skills remain relevantThe fundamental differences between Bitcoin and newer cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and SolanaHow blockchain...
2025-04-0848 min
Secure Talk PodcastHijacking AI Memory: Inside Johann Rehberger's ChatGPT Security BreakthroughIn this eye-opening episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals interviews Johann Rehberger, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and Red Team Director at Electronic Arts, about his groundbreaking discovery of a critical vulnerability in ChatGPT's memory system. Johann shares how his security background and curiosity about AI led him to uncover the "SPAIWARE" attack - a persistent malicious instruction that can be injected into ChatGPT's long-term memory, potentially leading to data exfiltration and other security risks.Key Topics CoveredJohann's journey from Microsoft development consultant to becoming a leading red team expert specializing in A...
2025-04-0146 min
Secure Talk PodcastPredicting Data Breach Risk: How Mathematical Privacy Is Revolutionizing Data Sharing with Simson GarfinkelWhat if there was a way to precisely predict the risk of a major data breach when sharing information? In this illuminating episode of Secure Talk, Justin Beals sits down with Simson Garfinkel, renowned computer scientist, journalist, and author who helped implement differential privacy for the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 census. As a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the IEEE, and with leadership positions at both the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Census Bureau, Garfinkel offers unparalleled insights into how mathematics is creating an e...
2025-03-2548 min
Secure Talk PodcastThe Future of CMMC: Surviving the new Federal Security Landscape with Former NRMC Director Bob KolaskyHow do you secure a nation? Hint: look for the risks to the most critical infrastructure.In this critical episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals sits down with Robert Kolasky, former founding director of the National Risk Management Center at DHS and current Senior VP for Critical Infrastructure at Exiger. As the new administration implements sweeping changes to federal security requirements, Kolasky provides an insider's perspective on what these shifts mean for contractors, the Defense Industrial Base, and organizations managing critical infrastructure.Drawing from his experience protecting everything from...
2025-03-1846 min
Secure Talk PodcastAI Therapy: Should we believe Silicon Valley's Bold Claim at Solving Mental Health? With Daniel OberhausIn this episode of SecureTalk, Justin Beals welcomes Daniel Oberhaus, the author of Silicon Shrink, to discuss the revolutionary and controversial integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health care. Daniel demystifies the central theme of his book, explaining the concept of Silicon Shrink and exploring how AI tools are increasingly being used to diagnose and treat mental health conditions. He highlights the alarming implications of leveraging AI in psychiatry, the historical intersection of these two fields, and the potential pitfalls and ethical challenges this marriage presents. He also delves into the technical, policy, and philosophical dimensions o...
2025-02-2551 min
Secure Talk PodcastFrom Arab Spring Frontlines to Cybersecurity Frontiers: A Naval Officer's Journey with Terence BennettTerence Bennet watched from the deck of the USS Paul Hamilton as the Arab Spring unfolded. As a naval officer, he realized that his battlefield awareness was limited by good intelligence. Intelligence drove good decision-making. And in an area of conflict, good decision-making is the difference between mission success and failure.In this episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals talks with Terence Bennett, a former Naval Intelligence Officer and now the CEO of DreamFactory. They discuss Terence's intriguing path from an early interest in the military to a successful career in cybersecurity. He...
2025-02-1845 min
Secure Talk PodcastThe AI wars and what DeepSeek means to AI and SecurityIn our latest SecureTalk episode, Justin Beals gathers Micah Spieler, Chief Product Officer, and Josh Bullers, Head of AI, to explore the multifaceted world of AI and cybersecurity. With the recent release of DeepSeek-r1, the AI marketplace has been thrown into turmoil. It has rocked the hubris of Silicon Valley and questioned the validity and valuations of organizations like OpenAI. What does DeepSeek mean to the AI landscape, and how does it fit into the fundamentals of machine learning and the future of information systems?Our discussion delves deeply into the synergy of AI...
2025-02-1148 min
Secure Talk PodcastWhat Matters Next: Decision Making in a Rapidly Changing World with Kate O'Neill.In this episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals welcomes Kate O'Neill, a passionate tech humanist dedicated to crafting technology solutions that genuinely prioritize people. Together, they explore the key themes of Kate's books, “Tech Humanist” and 'What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast.' Their engaging discussion shines a light on the power of systems thinking, the significance of thoughtful decision-making in the tech industry, and the vital balance between achieving business objectives and enhancing the human experience. This e...
2025-02-0454 min
Secure Talk PodcastUnveiling the Secrets of Cryptography with Panos Louridas: Early Computing, Encryption, and Modern ChallengesIn this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals warmly welcomes Panos Louridas for an insightful discussion on the history, evolution, and future of cryptography. Panos has deep expertise and authored a book called "Cryptography" that helps explain the history of keeping secrets, important innovations in the field and the mathematical functions of effective encryption. They delve into Panos's early interest in computing, starting with a ZX Spectrum and his recent book on cryptography, which aims to make complex algorithms accessible to those with a high school level of mathematics. The conversation traverses the critical role of cryptography in...
2025-01-2843 min
Stinker Madness - The Podcast for Bad Movie LoversTurbulence 2: Fear of Flying...and plot!Ever wondered what would happen if a group therapy session for people afraid of flying turned into a hostage situation? Neither did I, but Turbulence 2: Fear of Flying takes off with that premise and crashes it gloriously into the realm of “so bad it’s amazing.”
The Plot (LOL):
The movie starts with a group of nervous fliers boarding a fancy plane to conquer their aerophobia. But mid-flight, surprise! Hijackers reveal their master plan: not only to take over the plane but also unleash a deadly chemical weapon for… reasons? A ragtag group of passengers—including a guy who co...
2025-01-271h 40
Secure Talk PodcastFrom Botnets to AI Health: Michael Tiffany’s Mission to Empower Personal Data SovereigntyIn 2000 the internet was expanding at an astronomical rate. Consumers were logging in via dial-up modems by the hundreds of millions and businesses were racing to maximize their footprint in the digital world. A hacker named Onel de Guzman living in the Philippines had been playing with a script called “I Love You”. Distributed via email, it could assume secret control of an individual's computer from a centralized control. The “I Love You” virus spread to over 50 million computers, creating the world's largest botnet. Michael Tiffany and his co-founders were aware of these types of cyber attacks and wanted to ensur...
2025-01-2144 min
The Cyber Security Recruiter PodcastThe Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Justin Beals, CEO & Co-Founder, Strike GraphA Journey Through Cybersecurity, Business Leadership, and Lifelong LearningIn this episode of the Cyber Security Recruiter Podcast, Thomas talks to Justin Beals, an experienced cybersecurity professional and businessman. They discuss Justin's extensive career journey from a network security engineer and web designer in the mid-90s to becoming a CEO and co-founder of StrikeGraph.Justin highlights the importance of resilience, adaptability, and lifelong learning in both career development and entrepreneurship. He shares insights on how to break into the cybersecurity field, the value of passion and self-driven learning, and the...
2025-01-1548 min
Secure Talk PodcastInventing Threat Intelligence: The Story Behind Eldon Sprickerhoff's Startup SuccessEldon Spickerhoff founded eSentire in 2001. He had been a Senior Information Security Engineer for ING Prime after completing his academic work at Waterloo University. At the time the cybersecurity solutions marketplace was primarily a services offering, focusing on vulnerability scanning. The team at eSentire realized that the tools deployed in vulnerability scanning to internal systems could be left running post a services engagement. And in the process they invented an ‘always on’ threat intelligence solution. In 2022 eSentire added storied private equity firm Warburg-Pincus to their cap table and achieved unicorn status with a valuation of one billion dollars.
2025-01-0744 min
Secure Talk PodcastThe Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) has arrived! with Stephen FerrellIn this episode of Secure Talk, Justin welcomes Stephen Ferrell, a cybersecurity expert and Chief Strategy Officer of Strike Graph, to discuss the significant changes in the compliance landscape brought about by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). They explore the recent finalization of the CMMC rule, its implications for the defense industrial base, and the phased compliance requirements for various certification levels. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of CMMC for federal contractors, including those in non-traditional sectors like medical equipment manufacturing, along with the associated costs and procedures. Stephen also shares insights from h...
2024-12-1731 min
Secure Talk PodcastUnlocking AI’s Potential Privately, Safely and Responsibly with Dan ClarkePrivacy laws in our modern computing era have been around for well over twenty years. The conversation around appropriate privacy measures and effective governance of data has matured quite nicely since the early days of the Internet. While breaches do continue to happen, laws like GDPR, HIPAA and CCPA have helped set expectations for ethical and effective privacy practices.But we are in the midst of a massive proliferation of generative AI models. Since the technology is so nascent our expectations of privacy are being reshaped. An AI model is fundamentally a mathematical representation...
2024-12-1052 min
The Cyber Security Recruiter PodcastThe Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Justin Beals, CEO & Co-Founder, Strike GraphThe Cyber Security Recruiter talks to Justin Beals, CEO & Co-Founder, Strike GraphJustin talks about: Textbooks for Certified Public AccountantsScientific Paper about Security in the Chrome Web Store
2024-12-0948 min
Secure Talk PodcastInnovative Approaches to Cyber Security Awareness Training with Craig TaylorIn this episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals, CEO and founder of Strike Graph, discusses cybersecurity awareness training with Craig Taylor, CEO and co-founder of CyberHoot. They explore the evolution and significance of security training, particularly in light of the rising number of phishing attacks. Taylor shares insights from his extensive background, including being a senior risk analyst for Computer Sciences Corporation in the development of one of the first cloud hosting platforms. He also shares his experience as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) and the growth and success of CyberHoot. T...
2024-12-0349 min
Secure Talk PodcastFairy Tales and Firewalls: Bridging Myths with Modern SecurityCybersecurity is complicated; weird acronyms, massive risks and arcane skills. How do we teach or learn about cybersecurity in human ways?In this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals is joined by cybersecurity researcher Luca Viganò to discuss his innovative approach to demystifying cybersecurity concepts using fairy tales. Luca shares his passion for making cybersecurity accessible to both experts and the general public by employing storytelling techniques. Key topics include multifactor authentication, explained through 'Cinderella' and password security inspired by 'Alibaba and the 40 Thieves.' Luca's insights are based on his acclaimed article 'Cyber S...
2024-11-1948 min
Secure Talk PodcastApplication Security Management and the new SBOM with Idan PlotnikIn this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals speaks with Idan Plotnik, co-founder and CEO of Apiiro, about the complexities of application security and innovation. They discuss Idan's career, which began with his early interest in secure computing as an engineer for the Israeli Defence Force. Later, while at Microsoft, Idan was frustrated by the inefficiencies in current application security reviews that slowed down software delivery. Idan explains opportunities to improve the application security posture throughout the software development lifecycle, emphasizing their methods for deep code analysis and extended Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs). The conversation also covers the...
2024-11-1248 min
Secure Talk PodcastIs Technology a Religion? with Greg EpsteinHave you ever felt like tech fandom was turning into a cult? A tech founder ‘preached’ that they heralded a new paradigm for humanity? AI will change everything, Cryptocurrency will make you rich, the ‘Singularity’ is coming! Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, etc are raised up as the new messiah by thousands of worshipers. Is it really so difficult to see the tendency of the billionaire technology founders to prey on our hopes and fears?In a thought-provoking episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals interviews Greg Epstein, the Humanist Chaplain at Harvar...
2024-10-2953 min
Next Gen Case StudiesBuilding AI-Driven Security Compliance for Sustainable Business Growth with Justin BealsIn this episode, we sit down with Justin Beals, the CEO and founder of StrikeGraph, a platform designed to streamline security compliance processes for businesses of all sizes. Justin’s journey into the tech world is both unique and inspiring. From his early days as a software engineer to his leadership roles in startups like Next Step and Koru, Justin has always been passionate about technology and innovation. Now, with StrikeGraph, he’s helping companies gain their security compliance certifications quickly and efficiently, empowering businesses to navigate complex cybersecurity requirements.
Justin shares his insights on the differences betw...
2024-10-2342 min
Secure Talk PodcastEnterprise Security from Healthcare to GE: Accountability, Strategy, and Value Creation with Bob ChaputMy first SOC 2 audit as a Chief Technology Officer felt like performance art. Here we were, dancing to the tune of an auditor that had never built a web application, let alone a business. So many of their playbooks were repeated from other businesses and didn’t make us more secure. When we were done I was certainly glad to show off our new ‘certification’ but I wondered how I could implement great security and create value for my company.In this compelling episode of Secure Talk, host Justin interviews Bob Chaput, a seasoned CISO a...
2024-10-2252 min
Secure Talk PodcastForging the future of security with Rey Kirton at Forgepoint CapitalIn the never-ending vortex of Silicon Valley's hype cycle, it's easy to get lost in the sea of superficial success stories and forget that true innovation often requires patience, persistence, and a willingness to disrupt the status quo – not just a fancy logo or a tweet from a billionaire CEO. Inside of the froth however, there are investors and venture capitalists that think carefully about who they are investing in, why it is a durable venture and how to create the best impact for everyone.In this episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals we...
2024-10-1544 min
Secure Talk PodcastEthics and Innovation in Medical AI: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Campbell"If you torture the data long enough, it will confess to anything" said Ronald Coase. Certainly the advent of AI has created some spectacular progress and failures. In the realm of patient care AI tools can have a powerful impact and there is little room for error. How do professionals in the Medical Device and Medical Software space prepare their solutions for the market?In the latest episode of SecureTalk, Justin is joined by Dr. Paul Campbell, who serves as the Head of Software and AI at the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory...
2024-10-0849 min
Secure Talk PodcastCyber Warfare and National Cyber Defense with Jason HealeyMuch of the United States' progress since World War II on the global stage is due to a powerful partnership between private industry and the US government. The internet itself was a DARPA research project now turned into an economic juggernaut. How do we feed and support this powerful partnership?In this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals welcomes Jason Healey, a senior research scholar at Columbia's School for International and Public Affairs. Jason, a pioneer in the field of cyber threat intelligence and former intelligence officer, discusses his extensive career and the evolution...
2024-10-0145 min
Secure Talk PodcastFrom Cryptography to Web 3 powered by Blockchain with David HoltzmanThe state of networked computing systems today relies heavily on a networking architecture designed and implemented by people like David Hotlzman, our guest on Secure Talk. But what if our current “world wide web” was just the progenitor of an n-dimension “internet stack”? Does Web 3 offer the opportunity to evolve a seemingly monolithic internet?In this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals interviews David Holtzman, the brains behind the global domain name registration system and a former NSA analyst. They delve into the history and evolution of the DNS, discussing how it transformed from a single...
2024-09-1749 min
Secure Talk PodcastBehind the Ballot: Election Security Insights with Mark ListesIt is election season in the United States and there continues to be a lot of FUD around the security of our elections. We decided to sit down with an expert to discuss election security and how citizens here in the United States should consider this civic event.Join host Justin Beals and guest Mark Listes as they delve into the critical topic of election security. Mark, CEO of Pendulum and former Head of Policy at the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, shares his extensive expertise on managing election security and the intricate relationship...
2024-09-1049 min
Secure Talk PodcastThe Human Toll of Jobs / Security with Danny Goodwin & Edward SchwarzschildIn this episode of Secure Talk, host Justin Beals sits down with Danny Goodwin and Ed Schwarzschild, the authors of the book 'Job / Security: A Composite Portrait of the Expanding American Security Industry'. They delve into the multifaceted world of security work, bridging personal experiences and professional insights. Goodwin, a professor and chair of the Department of Art and Art History, and Schwarzschild, director of creative writing at SUNY Albany both had family members who worked in the security field that required secrecy. The shared formative experiences blossomed into a discussion about families and the impact of jobs on...
2024-09-0353 min
Secure Talk PodcastRedefining Cybersecurity StrategiesIn this episode of Secure Talk, Justin Beals, founder and CEO of Strike Graph, hosts Bruce Schneier, a renowned security technologist, author, and lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Schneier discusses his book 'A Hacker's Mind,' sharing insights into the psychology of security, societal impacts of cybersecurity, and how businesses can better align security practices with human psychology. He emphasizes the economic incentives behind security design, the concept of decoupling for enhanced security, and addresses the role of public awareness and policy in cybersecurity. Schneier also touches on the pervasive nature of hacking, the importance of building resilient systems...
2024-08-2039 min
Secure Talk PodcastSecurity Threats from the Chrome Web Store with Sheryl HsuHave you ever wondered how secure your browser extensions really are? On our latest Secure Talk episode join us for a discussion with Sheryl Hsu, a researcher from Stanford Empirical Security Research Group.
We discuss their recent paper “What is in the Chrome Web Store? Investigating Security-Noteworthy Browser Extensions.” Sheryl and the team at the Stanford Empirical Security Research Group show that Security-Noteworthy Extensions (SNE) are a significant issue as they have a pervasive presence in the Chrome Web Store for years and affect almost 350 million users. In this great discussion we talk about the threat capabilities of nefarious code exec...
2024-08-1337 min
Secure Talk PodcastUnraveling the Layers of HIPAA: A Deep Dive into Data Security with Iliana PetersIn this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals, CEO of StrikeGraph, discusses the complexities of HIPAA, data privacy, and healthcare security with expert Ileana Peters, a shareholder at Polsinelli. Once a leader in regulatory enforcement for US Health and Human Services she talks with Justin on how to manage compliance.
Peters shares insights from her extensive experience at the Department of Health and Human Services, and addresses the nature of HIPAA regulations, the importance of risk analysis and workforce training, as well as the intricacies of regulatory compliance. The conversation dives deep into the intersection of innovation, healthcare privacy, and...
2024-08-0646 min
Secure Talk PodcastNavigating HIPAA Compliance with ConfidenceIn December 2023 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reported that the medical data of more than 88 million people was exposed in the first ten months of 2023. A 2018 Trustwave Global Security Reported that a single healthcare record would receive an average of $250.15 when sold, 50 times more valuable than a stolen credit card. 92% of stolen patient records were criminally acquired. This is a 9x increase over the past five years affecting over 145 million people.
Patient Healthcare Information is the most sensitive, valuable and prolific security challenge of the present day.
Thankfully, we have this information due to the oft-maligned...
2024-07-3045 min
Secure Talk PodcastCrisis Fighting: How to plan a successful security incidentIt seems a new security crisis is emerging at a weekly pace. The emergence of critical security breaches, data exposures and digital infrastructure failures has vastly accelerated in the last 5 years.
What happens when your job is to operate in a crisis? Join us for the next episode of Secure Talk where we sit down with Vice Admiral Mike LeFevre (ret.) the CEO of Concentric Security and Roderic Jones ex-Scotland Yard and Executive Chairman of Concentric as they share their deep experience in crisis management. Their valuable insights were gleaned as Mike LeFevre commander, Office of the Defense Representative to...
2024-07-2347 min
Secure Talk PodcastCreating the dark web: How the TOR browser was inventedWhat software do radical techno-libertarians, the CIA, Privacy Advocates, the US State Department and Cyber Criminals use every day? The TOR Browser.
In this compelling episode of SecureTalk, Justin Beals, the Founder and CEO of Strike Graph, discusses the book ‘Tor: From the Dark Web to the Future of Privacy’ with its author, Ben Collier, a Lecturer in Digital Methods at the University of Edinburgh. This episode traces the early anonymity problems that the US military and libertarian-minded computer scientists were attempting to solve. How they created a partnership and worked together to invent a solution that could provide global priv...
2024-07-1748 min
Secure Talk PodcastCyber Threat Intelligence: Getting to know the adversary"They're not trying to be gracious here. They're trying to make as much money as they can with that personal data.” - Mary D'Angelo
Join us for this Secure Talk podcast to unmask the activity of cyber criminals on the dark web. Mary D’Angelo, an expert in Cyber Threat Intelligence, helps us “follow the money” and understand the aggressive tactics being used by threat actors to steal and monetize your data. Discover how these criminal organizations are monetizing your personal data before it even surfaces in the dark corners of the internet and how the long tail of data breaches...
2024-07-0936 min
Secure Talk PodcastThe #1 Vulnerability in Cybersecurity is Us.98% of cyberattacks rely on social engineering. An average business organization faces over 700 social engineering attacks annually. And 90% of data breach incidents target the human element to gain access to sensitive business information.
How can understanding human psychology help your cybersecurity defense?
On the latest SecureTalk, I engage in a profound conversation with Dr. Abbie Marono, a behavioral scientist from social-engineer.com. We explored how nonverbal communication and emotional triggers play crucial roles in cyber threats. This insightful discussion reveals that our trust and cooperative nature, while beneficial, can also be exploited by skilled attackers.
Dr. Marono’s ability to blend he...
2024-07-0246 min
Secure Talk PodcastHacking a Nation: Alejandro Caceres’ Bold Attack on North KoreaFrom childhood hacking experiments to disrupting North Korea's internet, Alejandro Caceres shares his incredible journey and the future of cyber warfare on SecureTalk.
From the early days of modems and personal computers Alejandro was deeply interested in connective computing. The early days of exploring BBS’s, telecom networks and digital modems revealed Alejandro’s talent and expertise for understanding vulnerabilities in systems. Later as a professional “red teamer”, by searching for paid vulnerabilities in common systems like Google Chrome, Alejandro was approached by a “friend of a friend” to perform some analysis. That analysis was an attempted hack on Alejandro by a North K...
2024-06-2556 min
Secure Talk PodcastMastering the Role of CISO: Advice from Todd FitzgeraldWhat are the essential principles for successful CISO leadership?
In this episode of SecureTalk, Justin Beals, founder and CEO of StrikeGraph, sits down with cybersecurity expert Todd Fitzgerald to explore this question. As the author of 'CISO Compass' and the newly released 'Privacy Leader Compass,' Todd shares his journey from a computer programmer to a cybersecurity leader and touches on critical topics from his books. The discussion delves into the evolution of the CISO role, and his approach to CISO strategy, including different methodologies such as incident-driven and vision-driven approaches.
Todd also provides an insider perspective on the renowned...
2024-06-1842 min
Secure Talk PodcastDynamic Data Safety: Purandar Das on Encryption and BeyondIf data is at the center of your risk profile, how resilient is your current encryption? In this episode of Secure Talk we discuss encryption with Purandar Das a deep expert in data encryption and CEO of Sotero.
The conversation also explores his early influences, the role of a CTO, the evolving challenges in data security, and the importance of adaptive leadership. Purandar shares insights on the effectiveness of current encryption algorithms, the impact of quantum computing, and the development of AI-driven solutions for data security. We also review the LastPass breach, highlighting the importance of strong encryption practices and...
2024-06-1140 min
Secure Talk PodcastDecoding Cyber Resilience: Insights from Absolute Security's Christy WyattOn this episode of Secure Talk we meet with Christy Wyatt the CEO of Absolute Security, and the importance of cyber resilience. We discuss topics of security complexity, compliance, fostering a security-conscious culture, and managing cyber risks effectively. Additionally, discussions explore device compliance, self-healing hardware capabilities, and strategies against ransomware. The podcast also touches on business continuity planning involving remote users, the challenges posed by ransomware attacks, considerations for AI integration, and privacy implications within the cybersecurity sector.
2024-06-0444 min
Secure Talk PodcastA Perfect Fit: Using risk to get the right sized security with Christopher Hodson.Is ‘Security Theater’ plaguing your efforts for cyber resilience? Chris Hodson author of “Cyber Risk Management” gives us a reality check on SecureTalk. Discover why risk is the cornerstone of every security program and how his book guides CISO’s and security leaders through effective security posture scoping.
Delve into aligning security with business goals, evolving CISO roles, compliance challenges, and the impact of AI. Understand the importance of risk acceptance in corporate decision-making, the role of AI in security, multi-factor authentication, and the real-world implications of security breaches. Explore cybersecurity risk management with expert Chris Hodson and Strike Graph CEO Justin
2024-05-2854 min
Secure Talk PodcastThe Algorithmic Mirror: Reflecting on Data’s Role in Modern LifeEver wonder how data invisibly shapes our world? Or what does the TikTok controversy really reveal about global cybersecurity threats? "The Secret Life of Data" episode on SecureTalk dives into these questions and more with authors Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert.
Highlights include:
1. The real implications of the TikTok ban examined from a cybersecurity lens.
2. Unpacking how our digital habits are influenced by algorithms we seldom understand.
3. Exploring avenues for ethical data management and the role of individuals in data stewardship.
Join us for a deep dive into the interconnected world of data, security, and societal transformation. Your thoughts on...
2024-05-1452 min
Secure Talk PodcastNavigating Cyber Threats: FBI Perspectives on Protecting Business and FamilyHow safe is your digital footprint? This week on SecureTalk, we sit down with Scott Augenbaum, a retired FBI agent turned cybercrime prevention guru, to dissect the LastPass breach and extract lessons that resonate with every cyber enthusiast.
Through the lens of "The Three Truths," Scott demystifies common misconceptions about cybercrime and unveils strategies to navigate the minefield of digital threats. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode and empower yourself with the knowledge that could be the difference between being a victim and a victor in the cyber realm
As cybersecurity experts and enthusiasts, how do you evaluate your practices...
2024-04-3046 min
Delta: HealthTech InnovatorsMassive Cybersecurity Breaches in Healthcare: Impact & Prevention StrategiesIn this critical episode, we delve into the alarming cybersecurity breaches at major health tech companies, including 23andme and United Healthcare, which have compromised the personal information of millions. Discover the shocking extent of the data breaches, with details on how hackers accessed and exploited sensitive patient data, affecting nearly every facet of the U.S. healthcare system.Join us as cybersecurity expert and CEO of Strike Graph Justin Beals. They discuss the incidents at UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary, Change Healthcare, where an astounding 6 terabytes of data were stolen, and the aftermath of these security failures...
2024-04-1733 min
Secure Talk PodcastHacking the Human OS: Insights from Social Engineering Expert Christopher HadnagyJoin host Justin Beals as he explores the art of human hacking with Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social Engineer, LLC, and renowned author in social engineering. Discover Hadnagy's compelling journey through security and computer science, including pivotal incidents, pioneering social engineering frameworks, and collaborations with agencies like MI5 and the FBI. Gain insights into ego suspension, nonverbal communication, and defense strategies against social engineering, emphasizing empathy, education, and technology in cybersecurity.
2024-04-1645 min
Secure Talk PodcastReputation as a risk: understanding the security threat of harmful narrativesIn this gripping episode of Secure Talk, hosted by Justin Beals, we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of technology, governance, and society. Our special guest, Mark Listes, CEO of Pendulum, discusses his journey from a coding enthusiast to a champion of cybersecurity and democracy. The episode takes a compelling turn as we explore a riveting case study on a data breach involving Carta and Linear. Discover how internal governance and public narratives play crucial roles in securing data and maintaining trust.
2024-04-0248 min
Secure Talk PodcastDecoding Disaster: An Analysis of Four Pivotal Cybersecurity BreachesThe Secure Talk podcast, hosted by Justin Beals, presents a bonus episode discussing recent security breaches with guests Stephen Farrell of Ideagen, Paul Bingham of Western Governors University, Raffaele Mattone of Judy Security, and Alex Cox of LastPass. The episode covers the 23andMe data breach, Microsoft government email hacks, the Whitworth University ransomware attack, and insights on the LockBit ransomware takedown. It highlights breach responses, risks of consumer DNA data, and evolving cybercrime operations.
2024-03-2734 min
Secure Talk PodcastMastering Cyber Shadows: Alex Cox's Take On LockBit's Resilience And The Role Of Threat IntelligenceThis Secure Talk podcast interviews Alex Cox, Director of Threat Intelligence for LastPass. We discuss the evolution of cybercrime, the significance of threat intelligence, and the recent takedown of the notorious ransomware group, Lockbit.
The conversation covers Alex’s background in law enforcement and cyber security, the progression of cybercrime from Zeus Trojan to ransomware, the entrepreneurial approach of cybercriminals in the development of ransomware operations, and the increasing complexity of cybercriminal organizations. The interview delves into the functioning of Lockbit, its business-focused model with customer support and blog site, and its resilience in resurfacing after takedowns. Furthermore, the conversation to...
2024-03-1940 min
Delta: HealthTech InnovatorsNavigating CYBERSECURITY and HealthTech Startup with Justin BealsIt is important for HealthTech startups to know that a single CYBERSECURITY attack in the healthcare sector can cost businesses approximately $10.1 million. Many HealthTech startups that are innovating in this space are required and obligated to adhere to standards such as HIPAA and SOC2Failing to implement robust security standards and experiencing breaches in patient information can severely impact even the most successful unicorn companies, leading to significant devaluation.Today's guest is Justin Beals, the CEO Strike Graph, a comprehensive platform designed to empower companies and healthtech startups with the necessary tools for...
2024-03-1836 min
Secure Talk PodcastPreventing phishing and ransomware: how Raffaele Mautone is safeguarding mid-size businessesSecure Talk invited CEO and Founder of Judy Security Raffaele Mautone to join us as a guest. The conversation focuses on a cybersecurity breach involving Whitworth University, covering the details of the breach, the response by the university, the challenges faced, and the importance of communication and disaster recovery plans in the event of a ransomware attack. The discussion also highlights the significance of having a multi-faceted approach to protecting data, including paper backups and encrypted data storage. The guest, Rafael, emphasizes the need for founders and small to mid-sized businesses to prioritize effective communication and response plans, as well...
2024-03-0545 min
Secure Talk PodcastThe Accountant Turned FBI Agent: Paul Bingham’s Contribution to CybersecurityIn this Secure Talk episode we welcome Paul Bingham, a former FBI Cybercrime Investigator and currently the Senior Vice President and Executive Dean at the College of Information Technology at Western Governors University. The discussion spans Paul’s 25 year career in the FBI fighting cybercrime, his transition to academia, and his insights on cybersecurity. Key points include advice for those interested in career paths like cybersecurity or FBI, Paul’s perspective on a Microsoft security breach, and understanding Western Governors University’s competency-based education approach.
2024-02-2149 min
Secure Talk PodcastHealthTech, GAMP and 23andMe: A conversation with Stephen Ferrell, security leader in Life Sciences.How do you secure critical infrastructure that provides life-saving products? Life Sciences, BioPharma, and Health Tech companies hold some of the most valuable and private data. Security guards these organizations against motivated hackers, legal liabilities, and patient privacy. We are speaking with Stephen Ferrell, a leader in security for the life sciences space. We’ll highlight the significance of GAMP and its risk-based approach. Finally, they analyze the 23andMe data breach and the risks associated with DNA data.
2024-02-0840 min
The Movie WireSeason Finale Part 2: The Final Top 5 Films of the Year!Send us a textThis week on the show!The Movie Wire calls it a wrap on not only the 2023 movie season with the final 5 top films of the year but also closes out season 2! The show is full of fantastic films and some special thanks! Next week brings you a season 3 kick off with 3 brand new reviews! Thank you to all the listeners and supporters for such an amazing season 2! **Help support the show by leaving a review on Apple podcast or Spotify**You can now listen to The...
2024-02-0857 min
BACK 2 THE BALCONYBACK 2 THE BALCONY EP#6 - THE BRIDE (1985)This week Justin Henson of THE MOVIE WIRE and I tackle THE BRIDE from 1985. The Bride is a 1985 period horror film directed by Franc Roddam, and starring Sting, Jennifer Beals, Geraldine Page, and Clancy Brown. Based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, the film follows Baron Charles Frankenstein who creates a woman, Eva, while his original monster—believed to have been killed in a laboratory accident—escapes into the countryside.The film, an international co-production between the United Kingdom and the United States, was released theatrically on August 16, 1985 by Columbia Pictures to gene...
2024-02-0657 min
Secure Talk PodcastSecure Talk has a new host! Measuring Security and the impact of AI on Security certification.In this episode, Mark hands over the leadership of the SecureTalk podcast to Justin Beals, the CEO of StrikeGraph. They discuss security's complexity and measurement's role in ensuring effective security practices. Justin shares his perspective on security and how StrikeGraph helps organizations identify and operationalize the right security practices.
They also discuss the impact of AI on security and the growing demand for security standards and certifications. Justin outlines his plans for SecureTalk, which include continuing to make security an approachable conversation and bringing in experts to discuss the future of security.
The Secure Talk Cybersecurity Podcast
https://securetalkpodcast.com/
2024-01-2042 min
CISO TalksHow The Cybersecurity Market is EvolvingIn this episode of CISO Talks, we discuss the future of the industry. How is the market evolving? What will be the standout trends in the coming months or even years?Guest in this episode:Justin Beals - CEO & Co-Founder at Strike Graphhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jubeals/Follow the link below to watch/listen on your favourite platforms:https://linktr.ee/cisotalks#Lepide #datasecurity #CISOTalks #cyberchallenges #CISO #dataprotection #sensitivedata #cybersecuritypodcast #datasecuritypodcast #CISOadvice #cybersecuritysolutions #cyberattacks #cyberthreats #datacentricsecurity #securitystrategies #cisochallenges #cisoadvice #infosec #insiderthreats #cybersecurity #cybersecurity2023 #cybersecuritychallenges2023 #problemsincybersecurity #commonproblemsincybersecurity #datasecurity2023 #cybersecurityhelp
2023-09-1310 min
CISO TalksCybersecurity Audit Challenges in 2023In this episode of CISO Talks, we discuss the challenges that Audit companies face today in Cybersecurity. The importance of accurately identifying and communicating a business’s risk exposure has never been more critical. This is particularly true for audit and security managers who undertake cybersecurity audits. Guest in this episode: Justin Beals - CEO & Co-Founder at Strike Graph https://www.linkedin.com/in/jubeals/ Follow the link below to watch/listen on your favourite platforms: https://linktr.ee/cisotalks
2023-09-0610 min
Talk CommerceRevolutionizing Security Compliance: The Strike Graph Story with Justin BealsMentions with timestamps:Strike Graph: 00:00:01Lake Minnetonka Sailing School: 00:01:09PCI Compliance: 00:02:16Introduction of Justin Beals: 00:00:01Justin's passion for sailing and skateboarding: 00:01:09Joke about a giant duck at a fancy restaurant: 00:02:16Discussion about starting Strike Graph and entrepreneurship: 00:03:24Explanation of VC-backed startups and funding rounds: 00:05:44Discussion about revenue and valuation in startups: 00:08:21Mention of overvaluation in the tech industry in the past: 00:10:33PCI-DSS: 00:11:05SOC2: 00:11:05Audit or testing firms: 00:11:05"Standards and Certifications for Security Operations": 00:11:05"PCI DSS Compliance: A Pocket Guide" by Alan Calder: 00:14:20"SOC 2 Compliance Handbook: A Guide for Service Organizations" by Linford & Company: 00:14:20California data standards: 00:17:19European data...
2023-09-0537 min
CISO TalksHow Can CISOs Solve Security Compliance Requirements Effectively?In this episode of CISO Talks, we look at solving compliance issues in cybersecurity from a CISOs perspective. What are some potentially good strategies to solve these issues in the most effective way? Guest in this episode: Justin Beals - CEO & Co-Founder at Strike Graph https://www.linkedin.com/in/jubeals/ Follow the link below to watch/listen on your favourite platforms: https://linktr.ee/cisotalks
2023-08-3010 min
CISO TalksThe Big Compliance Challenges in CybersecurityIn this episode of CISO Talks, we discuss the big compliance challenges in Cybersecurity. What are they? How can we overcome these challenges as well as strategizing vigilance when it comes to future compliance changes. Guest in this episode: Justin Beals - CEO & Co-Founder at Strike Graph https://www.linkedin.com/in/jubeals/ Follow the link below to watch/listen on your favourite platforms: https://linktr.ee/cisotalks
2023-08-2310 min
Secure Talk PodcastSelf-Sovereign Identities, Zero-Knowledge Credentials, and AI Digital AssistantsChris Were is the Co-Founder and CEO of Verida, a network of decentralized data storage, messaging, and single sign-on solutions that enable interoperable ownership of personal data for Web3.
In this episode of Secure Talk, Chris talks about self-sovereign identities, zero-knowledge credentials, and crypto wallets, and explains how personal will unlock AI digital assistants.
Verida
https://www.verida.io/
2023-08-2149 minSecure Talk PodcastA Better Way to Deploy Cloud InfrastructureCory O'Daniel is the CEO and Co-Founder of Massdriver a company that provides self-service capabilities for deploying cloud infrastructure in an optimal manner for both cost and governance. Cory talks a bit about Massdriver's service and explains the challenges of traditional dev ops, and how dev ops is evolving. He also talks about what founders should look for when selecting a funding partner.
Massdriver
https://www.massdriver.cloud/
The Secure Talk Podcast
https://securetalkpodcast.com/
2023-07-2744 minSecure Talk PodcastThreat Modeling for Software Design & DevelopmentStephen de Vries is the Co-Founder and CEO of IriusRisk a cybersecurity firm that helps companies to identify threats and improve security processes in the design and rollout of software. Stephen explains how IriusRisk helps its customers and also talks about the changing regulatory and threat landscapes related to cybersecurity.
IriusRisk
https://www.iriusrisk.com/
The Secure Talk Podcast
https://securetalkpodcast.com/
2023-07-2444 minSecure Talk PodcastSecure Remote Access with Karen Gondoly, CEO of LeostreamKaren Gondoly is the CEO and VP of Project Management of Leostream, a leading connection management platform for virtual desktop infrastructures. Karen talks about some of the key trends related to security, access, and performance in the remote desktop access space.
Leostream
https://leostream.com/
The Secure Talk Cybersecurity Podcast
https://securetalkpodcast.com/
2023-07-1731 minSecure Talk PodcastSecurity Technology for De-Fi InvestorsDr. Shira Brezis is the CEO & Co-Founder of Redefine, an end-to-end security technology provider for decentralized finance (De-Fi) investors. Shira talks about the current state of crypto security and De-Fi risk mitigation strategies are evolving.
Redefine
https://redefine.net/
The Secure Talk Cybersecurity Podcast
https://securetalkpodcast.com/
2023-07-1250 minSecure Talk PodcastAI Cameras, Autonomous Vehicles, and More!Chris Piche is the CEO and Founder of Smarter AI. Chris explains what AI cameras are and how they are used. He also discusses some of the challenges for the deployment of fully autonomous vehicles.
Smarter AI
https://smarterai.camera/
The Secure Talk Cybersecurity Podcast
https://securetalkpodcast.com/
2023-07-0135 minSecure Talk PodcastService Now Security AdvantagesSean McDermott is the Founder and CEO of the Windward Consulting Group, a Service Now Elite Partner. Sean provides an overview of Service Now's advantages in service management, operations management, and security. He also explains why companies make a decision to use Service Now and how they select a partner to assist their digital transformation.
Windward Consulting
https://windward.com/
The Secure Talk Cybersecurity Podcast
https://securetalkpodcast.com/
2023-06-2735 minSecure Talk PodcastMulti-Chain NFT Trading, with Lasha Antadze Founder of Rarify LabsLasha Antadze is the Founder of Rarify Labs one of Rarimo’s service providers. He talks about how NFTrade and Rarimo are launching the first marketplace that enables users to purchase NFTs with any cryptocurrency on any chain. Users can now execute multi-chain transactions with a single signature, a single transaction fee, and a single click. Lasha explains what this means for the wider NFT ecosystem. He also discusses topics such as digital sovereignty and the present and future state of cryptocurrencies, blockchains, and NFTs.
Rarify Labs
https://www.rarifylabs.com/
The Secure Talk Cybersecurity Podcast
https://securetalkpodcast.com/
2023-06-2135 min
The Jason Cavness ExperienceJustin Beals - CEO & Co-Founder at Strike GraphJustin Beals - CEO & Co-Founder at Strike Graph Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the full episode and other episodes of The Jason Cavness Experience on your favorite platforms. Sponsor CavnessHR delivers HR companies with 49 or fewer people with our HR platform and by providing you access to your own HRBP. www.CavnessHR.com Justin’s Bio Justin Beals is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and governance who is passionate about making arcane cybersecurity standards plain and simple to achieve. He cofounded Strike Graph in 2020 to eli...
2023-05-072h 22
New Cyber FrontierNCF-325 Security as a Business Value PropositionWelcome back to the show! Our Guest, Justin Beals, CEO and co-founder at Strike Graph, a 20+ year veteran, Background in Telco, and four different startups. Today we talk about a new era of turning security tools into a business value proposition, turning the advertising of security posture into marketing goods and services. Tune into this week's podcast episode.
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2023-04-2528 min
Security UnfilteredEpisode 93 - Starting A Consultancy From NothingSend us a textIn this episode I talk with Justin Beals the CEO & Co-Founder of Strike Graph. We discuss how he was able to build a consultancy from nothing and grow that experience into helping companies become more secure. We had a fantastic conversation and I hope you enjoy the episode! If you do enjoy the episode then please leave a review & share the podcast!Justin's Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jubeals/Website: https://www.strikegraph.com/Support the showFollow the Podcast on Social Media!...
2023-02-2750 min
Category VisionariesJustin Beals, CEO of Strike Graph: $12 Million Raised to Build the Future of Automated Security and ComplianceIn today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Justin Beals, CEO and Co-founder of Strike Graph, about why security certification in a digital economy plagued with breaches can be the difference between success and failure for businesses seeking all-important funding. With Strike Graph, Justin and his team have developed an automated platform to monitor, map and manage their clients’ security systems and deliver a gold-standard attestation of quality that potential partners will immediately recognize and feel comfortable putting their trust (and money) in, all without the lengthy, costly process of an outside consultant.
We also speak ab...
2023-02-2540 minCategory VisionariesJustin Beals, CEO of Strike Graph: $12 Million Raised to Build the Future of Automated Security and ComplianceIn today's episode of Category Visionaries, we speak with Justin Beals, CEO and Co-founder of Strike Graph, about why security certification in a digital economy plagued with breaches can be the difference between success and failure for businesses seeking all-important funding. With Strike Graph, Justin and his team have developed an automated platform to monitor, map and manage their clients’ security systems and deliver a gold-standard attestation of quality that potential partners will immediately recognize and feel comfortable putting their trust (and money) in, all without the lengthy, costly process of an outside consultant.
We also speak ab...
2023-02-2540 min
Architecture and InnovationJustin BealsJustin Beals is the Co-founder and CEO of Strike Graph. Strike Graph exists so any organization can achieve its cybersecurity goals-painlessly. In particular architecture, engineering and construction firms. They’re committed to make sure security compliance isn’t a roadblock for innovative ideas and growing companies. Cypersecurity is important. Their platform identifies your vulnerabilities and addresses them quickly and simply so your date is protected so you can focus on making your business wildly successful.You can find Justin on the web at: https://www.strikegraph.com/
2023-02-2433 min
The Enterprise Mobility RoundupThe State of Security - Guest: Justin Beals, CEO and Founder of Strike GraphJustin Beals, CEO of security firm Strike Graph joins Brett Cooper to discuss the state of security today, the compliance requirements or certifications needed with ubiquitous data sharing, and how evolving technology and innovations affects standards.
2023-01-3133 min
Industrial IoT SpotlightEP 157 - How does security compliance impact salesThis week, our guest is Justin Beals, CEO and co-founder at Strike Graph. Strike Graph is a compliance SAS solution that simplifies security certifications such as SOC 2, ISOO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS compliance. In this episode, we discussed the importance of an effective compliance program for technology companies to meet customer requirements and reduce the time to close sales. We also explored the evolving landscape of security in compliance standards as regulators and companies seek to stay ahead of security threats. Key Questions: Can you describe the landscape of cybersecurity and compliance standards for...
2022-12-3043 min
2022-11-2106 minSecure Talk PodcastSecurity Certifications as Sales Assets, with Justin Beals, CEO of Strike GraphJustin Beals is the CEO and Co-Founder of Strike Graph, a platform that helps companies achieve security certifications that can be used as sales assets.
Strike Graph’s flexible platform helps customers create a scalable security and compliance program that builds trust at every stage of growth and helps organizations to become certified quickly and easily with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and PCI DSS compliance.
https://www.strikegraph.com/
2022-10-1747 min
Business Black BeltsJustin Beals, CEO & Co-Founder at Strike Graph on becoming an entrepreneur: Business Black Belts Episode 134Justin walks us through his experience in starting Strike Graph and being an entrepreneur. He provides us with some thoughtful insight on forging your own way through a start-up.
2022-09-3026 min
The Remarkable SaaS Podcast#229 - Justin Beals, CEO Strike Graph - on creating both value and resilienceThis podcast interview focuses on product innovation that has the power to help Enterprise B2B SaaS vendors shorten their sales cycles by 50-75%. My guest is Justin Beals, Co-founder and CEO of Strike Graph.
Justin Beals is a serial entrepreneur with expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and governance. He organizes strategic innovations at the crossroads of cybersecurity and compliance and focuses on helping customers get outsized value. In every startup he started, he focused on setting a foundational culture of employee growth. Based in Seattle, he previously served as the CTO of NextStep and Koru, which won the 2018 Most Impactful St...
2022-09-0751 min
Zero To 5000Investment Not Expense - Justin Beals, Strike GraphAnother inspiring conversation on the Zero to 5000 Podcast today.
We were joined by Justin Beals the CEO and Co-Founder of Strike Graph
We discussed:
- Working with an incubator and why its helpful
- The values of risk mitigation
- Building the product the customer wants not the product that is the art of what you are an expert in
- Learning that it is not an expense it is an investment
- Digging into the why of the "NO"
Thanks for Liste...
2022-08-1650 min
Tech & Main PresentsSecurity Compliance, AI, Sailing and Outkast | Justin BealsToday, we will be talking with our good friend, Justin Beals. In this episode we talk security compliance, sailing and a mutual love of Outkast among other things. Justin is the Co-Founder & CEO of Strike Graph, a security compliance company incubated at Madrona Venture Labs in early 2020. As a serial entrepreneur with expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and governance, he started Strike Graph to eliminate the confusion related to cybersecurity audit and certification processes. He likes making arcane cybersecurity standards plain and straightforward to achieve. For more information please visit www.strikegraph.com. At Tech & Main, we want to be YOUR...
2022-08-0342 min
Tech Leader TalkCybersecurity Compliance that is Unique to your Organization – Justin Beals Justin Beals is the Co-Founder and CEO of Strike Graph, which is a security compliance company. He’s a serial entrepreneur with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, and governance. Justin started Strike Graph to eliminate the confusion related to cybersecurity audits and certification processes. He enjoys making arcane cybersecurity standards plain and straightforward to achieve. In his role as CEO, Justin organizes strategic innovations at the crossroads of cybersecurity and compliance. He focuses on helping customers get significant value from Strike Graph. Justin has a BA in English and Theater from Fort Lewis Co...
2022-05-1936 minSecure Talk PodcastJustin Beals, Founder & CEO of Strike GraphJustin Beals, Founder & CEO of Strike Graph, talks about challenges with the current regulatory and compliance landscape and introduces best practices for companies to improve and maintain their compliance posture.
www.strikegraph.com
2022-05-1143 min
Science of SaaS StartupsScience of SaaS Startups - with Justin BealsStrike Graph is a security compliance company. Their customers earn revenue faster by completing security audits successfully and quickly.
In this episode, we chat with Justin Beals, CEO and Co-Founder at Strike Graph.
Take a listen and find out more about their growth, their plans and Justin's fantastic journey so far.
Don't forget, please add your views and comments below!
#SaaS #Startups #Startuplife #EnterpriseSoftware
2021-06-2231 min
Innovation in Compliance with Tom FoxCybersecurity and the Importance of SOC with Justin BealsJustin Beals is the CEO and co-founder of Strike Graph, a company helping customers get through their cybersecurity audits. He’s a serial entrepreneur with expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and governance. He founded Strike Graph with the goal to make cybersecurity standards easy to understand and easily accessible. Tom Fox welcomes him to this week’s show to discuss cybersecurity, auditing, and building maturity within an organization.SOC/SOC2 AuditJustin explains to Tom the origins of SOC: it was created to ensure that third-party vendors who trade with public companies, and the...
2021-05-0420 min
Real Life Real Equity PodcastEpisode 14 Special Guest Julian and Sandie SadoThis week we have Special Guest Julian and his wife Sandie Sado. Julian is a National keynote speaker and business-life coach who has empowered thousands of people to improve their lifestyles by raising the awareness on how to pivot the subconscious stories that inhibit change. As the owner of Pivot 2 Change, LLC, he is a licensed behavioral coach and N.L.P practitioner.
In his young adult years, he pursued the back-end of entertainment as a music talent agent and road manager working with Tone Loc, Tracie Spencer, and Lenny Kravitz.
Leaving the entertainment world but utilizing his vast experience...
2018-12-0437 minSecure Talk Podcast#9 Interview with ISSA Puget Sound Chapter President Justin WhiteJustin White talks explains how he got his start in cybersecurity and risk management, shares his thoughts on education and trends related to cybersecurity, the importance and evolution of the ISSA, and more!
2018-04-2739 min
Spotlight 19Episode 24: Sour Grapes Objections and Tiny Town Hall with Jeff BealsThis week, Justin and Sajaa speak to the constituent who wrote an OpEd in the Poughkeepsie Journal about the various barriers Representative Faso has created in being an accessible representative to #NY19. Faso responded to her by calling her objections to his accessibility, "sour grapes." Faso's vote to diminish protections offered by Dodd-Frank is summed up, as is his total silence on #BlackHistoryMonth. Then, Jeff Beals' #TinyTownHall in which Eye On Politics girl Maitreya Motel asks about gun control, we hear from a long-time union member, and Sajaa digs deep into Beals' background regarding his family farm and experience in Ir...
2018-03-0557 minSpotlight 19Episode 10: Special Edition, Conversation with Jeff BealsIn Episode 10, Sajaa and Justin take a break from going through Representative Faso's votes to speak with Jeff Beals, democratic candidate for Congress. Jeff and Sajaa discuss a wide array of issues ranging from Jeff's time in Iraq as a diplomat to whether 8 candidates for Congress is too many. The interview was recorded July 31. Find out more about Jeff at www.uniteny19.com
2017-08-0240 min