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Cloud Security TodayFrom GTA to MFASend us a textIn this conversation, Nicole Dove shares her unique journey into the cybersecurity field, highlighting her transition from a finance and audit background to becoming a leader in information security at Riot Games. She discusses the importance of continuous learning, the challenges of writing a book on cybersecurity, and the evolving role of Business Information Security Officers (BISOs) in aligning security with business goals. Nicole emphasizes the need for innovative problem-solving and relationship management in cybersecurity, while also reflecting on her personal routines for maintaining sharpness in her role.
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The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast#255 - Defender Fridays: Identity Automation in the Age of Agentic AI with Matthew Chiodi from CerbyMatt, Chief Strategy Officer at Cerby, discusses how the autonomous AI agents create a demand for a fresh approach to identity security and shares practical insights on navigating these new challenges.Join the Defender Fridays community, live every Friday, to discuss the dynamic world of information security in a collaborative space with seasoned professionals.Matt has spent 20+ years at the intersection of cybersecurity, strategy, and company building. His career began in the trenches as a practitioner and architect, grew into CISO and CSO roles, and today he helps scale Cerby as Chief Strategy Officer.
2025-10-1033 minCloud Security TodayCISO burnout and boardroom truthsSend us a textIn this conversation, Rinki Sethi, a seasoned cybersecurity leader, shares her journey from being a CISO at major companies to her current role at Upwind Security. She discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the impact of AI, and the importance of community in the industry. Rinki emphasizes the need for strong communication skills for CISOs, the significance of evaluating company culture before taking on new roles, and the necessity of leveraging AI to enhance cybersecurity programs. She also highlights the importance of personal growth and building supportive networks within the cybersecurity community.
2025-09-0140 minCloud Security TodayIron Maiden and cloud securitySend us a textIn this month's installment, Toni De La Fuente shares his journey into cybersecurity, detailing his early experiences with computers and his passion for hacking. He discusses the creation of Prowler, an open-source cloud security tool, and its differences from commercial solutions. The conversation explores cloud security challenges, the importance of open-source solutions, and the dynamics of scaling a startup. Toni also emphasizes the significance of passion in one's career and offers advice for aspiring tech professionals.And yes...we also talk about his LOVE for Iron Maiden ;-)
2025-07-1545 minCloud Security TodayNavigating identity securitySend us a textIn this episode, Matt interviews Bel Lepe, CEO and co-founder of Cerby, discussing the challenges and opportunities in identity security. They explore the significance of disconnected applications, the impact of shadow IT, and the importance of automation and AI in enhancing security practices. Bel shares insights from his previous experience at Ooyala and the lessons learned in building Cerby, including the recent Series B funding and future plans for the company.TakeawaysDisconnected applications pose significant risks in identity management.Shadow IT is becoming a major part of...
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CyberWire DailyWhen spyware backfires.A jury orders NSO Group to pay $167 millions dollars to Meta over spyware allegations. CISA warns of hacktivists targeting U.S. ICS and SCADA systems. Researcher Micah Lee documents serious privacy risks in the TM SGNL app used by high level Trump officials. The NSA plans significant workforce cuts. Nations look for alternatives to U.S. cloud providers. A medical device provider discloses a cyberattack disrupting its ability to ship customer orders. The Panda Shop smishing kit impersonates trusted brands. Accenture’s CFO thwarts a deepfake attempt. Our temporary intern Kevin Magee from Microsoft wraps up his reporting from th...
2025-05-0733 minCyberWire DailyWired, but not fired.RSAC 2025 comes to an end. Canadian power company hit by cyberattack. Ascension Health discloses another breach. UK luxury department store Harrods discloses attempted cyberattack. Microsoft fixes bug flagging Gmail as spam. An unofficial version of the Signal app shared in photo. EU fines TikTok for violating GDPR with China data transfer. US Treasury to cut off Southeast Asian cybercrime key player. Passwordless by default coming your way. Our guest is Kevin Magee, from Microsoft, sharing a medley of interviews he gathered on the show floor of RSAC 2025.
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2025-05-0235 minCyberWire DailyAI on the offensive.Updates from RSAC 2025. Former NSA cyber chief Rob Joyce warns that AI is rapidly approaching the ability to develop high-level software exploits. An FBI official warns that China is the top threat to U.S. critical infrastructure. Mandiant and Google raise alarms over widespread infiltration of global companies by North Korean IT workers. France accuses Russia’s Fancy Bear of targeting at least a dozen French government and institutional entities. SonicWall has issued an urgent alert about active exploitation of a high-severity vulnerability in its Secure Mobile Access appliances. A China-linked APT group known as “TheWizards” is abusing an IPv6 n...
2025-05-0133 minCyberWire DailyLess CISA, more private sector power?DHS Secretary Kristi Noem justifies budget cuts in her RSAC keynote. The EFF pens an open letter to Trump backing Chris Krebs. Scattered Spider is credited with the Marks & Spencer cyberattack. Researchers discover a critical flaw in Apple’s AirPlay protocol. The latest CISA advisories. On our Industry Voices segment, we are joined by Neil Gad, Chief Product and Technology Officer at RealVNC, who is discussing a security-first approach in remote access software development. What do you call an AI chatbot that finished at the bottom of its class in med school?
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2025-04-3036 minCyberWire DailyTrends shaping the future at RSAC.RSAC 2025 is well under way, and Kevin the Intern files his first report. Authorities say Spain and Portugal’s massive power outage was not a cyberattack. Concerns are raised over DOGE access to classified nuclear networks. The FS-ISAC launches the Cyberfraud Prevention Framework. Real-time deepfake fraud is here to stay. On today’s Threat Vector, host David Moulton speaks with Daniel B. Rosenzweig, a leading data privacy and AI attorney, about the growing complexity of privacy compliance in the era of big data and artificial intelligence. Protecting your company…with a fat joke.
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2025-04-2933 minCyberWire DailyLights out, lines down.A massive power outage strikes the Iberian Peninsula. Iran says it repelled a “widespread and complex” cyberattack targeting national infrastructure. Researchers find hundreds of SAP NetWeaver systems vulnerable to a critical zero-day. A British retailer tells warehouse workers to stay home following a cyberattack. VeriSource Services discloses a breach exposing personal data of four million individuals. Global automated scanning surged 16.7% in 2024. CISA discloses several critical vulnerabilities affecting Planet Technology’s industrial switches and network management products. A Greek court upholds a VPN provider’s no-logs policies. Law enforcement dismantles the JokerOTP phishing tool. Our guest is Tim Starks from CyberSco...
2025-04-2830 min
CyberWire DailyMicrosoft for Startups (MFS): The benefits of the cyber startup ecosystem. [Special Edition]Welcome to the Microsoft for Startups Spotlight, brought to you by N2K CyberWire and Microsoft. In this episode, we are shining a light on innovation, ambition, and the tech trailblazers building the future right from the startup trenches. This episode is part of our exclusive RSAC series where we dive into the real world impact of the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.
Along with Microsoft’s Kevin Magee, Dave Bittner talks with an entrepreneur and startup veteran, and founders from three incredible startups who are part of the Founders Hub, each tackling big problems with even big...
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Special EditionsMicrosoft for Startups (MFS): The benefits of the cyber startup ecosystem.Welcome to the Microsoft for Startups Spotlight, brought to you by N2K CyberWire and Microsoft. In this episode, we are shining a light on innovation, ambition, and the tech trailblazers building the future right from the startup trenches. This episode is part of our exclusive RSAC series where we dive into the real world impact of the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub.
Along with Microsoft’s Kevin Magee, Dave Bittner talks with an entrepreneur and startup veteran, and founders from three incredible startups who are part of the Founders Hub, each tackling big problems with even big...
2025-04-271h 12Cloud Security TodayThe human side of cyberSend us a textIn this conversation, Tammy Klotz discusses her journey as a leader and author, focusing on her book 'Leading with Empathy and Grace.' She shares insights on the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity in leadership and the challenges and rewards of writing a book. The discussion highlights the significance of acknowledging personal lives in the workplace and the foundational role of trust in professional relationships. If you are an aspiring leader in Cyber, this episode is for you. Tammy shares her secrets to successful leadership.
2025-04-2346 minCloud Security TodayPrinciples in cyber leadershipSend us a textIn this conversation, MK Palmore shares insights from his diverse leadership journey, spanning the Marine Corps, FBI, and cybersecurity. He emphasizes the importance of a people-centered leadership approach, the balance between technical and leadership skills, and the significance of effective communication. MK reflects on his experiences, the impact of mentorship, and the lessons learned from both successes and failures in leadership roles. MK highlights the challenges in attracting diverse talent to cybersecurity and the necessity of nurturing new professionals. He concludes with insights on continuous learning and the importance of maintaining a beginner's...
2025-03-2442 minCloud Security TodayRethinking security awarenessSend us a textIn this conversation, Lance Spitzner shares his unique journey from a military tank officer to a pioneer in cybersecurity, detailing the evolution of his career and the inception of the Honeynet Project. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the human element in security, advocating for a shift from mere security awareness to fostering a robust security culture within organizations. Spitzner discusses practical steps for security teams to enhance their approach, including leveraging AI to improve communication and engagement. He concludes by reflecting on the impact of his work and the growing recognition of...
2025-02-2345 minCloud Security TodayDr. Zero Trust on zero trustSend us a textIn this conversation, Dr. Chase Cunningham, aka Dr. Zero Trust, shares his unique journey into the cybersecurity field, emphasizing the importance of purpose and self-care in a high-stress industry. He discusses the challenges of implementing zero trust strategies in organizations, the significance of understanding offensive tactics to enhance defensive measures, and the need for systemic change in national cybersecurity. Dr. Zero Trust also provides valuable advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, highlighting the supportive community and the importance of continuous learning.TakeawaysZero Trust is a strategy, not a...
2025-01-2036 minCloud Security TodayCybersecurity compensation 2025Send us a textIn this conversation, Steve Martano discusses his journey from writing about baseball analytics to becoming a key player in cybersecurity executive search and strategy. He emphasizes the evolving role of CISOs, the importance of aligning with business objectives, and the need for strong leadership skills. The discussion also covers trends in CISO compensation, the mental health challenges faced by security leaders, and the significance of organizational culture in driving satisfaction and effectiveness in cybersecurity roles.The Latest CISO Compensation Trends & Benchmarks.TakeawaysUnderstanding economics can enhance...
2024-12-2045 minCloud Security TodayLLMs: risks, rewards, and realitiesSend us a textNate Lee discusses his transition from a CISO role to fractional CISO work, emphasizing the importance of variety and exposure in his career. He delves into the rise of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), and the associated security concerns, including prompt injection risks. Nate highlights the critical role of orchestrators in managing AI interactions and the need for security practitioners to adapt to the evolving landscape. He shares insights from his 20 years in cybersecurity and offers recommendations for practitioners to engage with AI responsibly and effectively.Takeaways
2024-11-2047 minCloud Security TodayTackling cyber & AI in the boardroomSend us a textSummaryIn this conversation, Chris Hetner discusses the evolving role of boards of directors in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for improved communication and understanding of cyber risks. He highlights the challenges boards face in adapting to new SEC rules and the importance of leveraging AI responsibly. Hetner also shares insights on tools for quantifying cyber risk and prioritizing investments while advocating for continuous learning and proactive engagement with board members.TakeawaysBoards are becoming more aware of cybersecurity risks.Cybersecurity discussions often receive limited airtime...
2024-10-2045 minCloud Security TodayAttracting and retaining cyber talentSend us a textMeg Anderson, the CISO at Principal Financial Group, discusses her 17-year tenure as a CISO and the factors contributing to her long-term success. She attributes her longevity to her passion for the job and the opportunities for growth and development at Principal. Meg emphasizes the importance of understanding the business impact of cybersecurity and holding people accountable. She also highlights the significance of focusing on the basics of cybersecurity and not getting caught up in the latest trends. Meg shares her experience with mentorship and its role in her career. She also discusses...
2024-09-2243 minCloud Security TodayMicrosoft 365 incident responseSend us a textPurav Desai is a Microsoft 365 incident responder at a large financial institution (name withheld to protect the innocent). He shares his journey and expertise in the field. He explains how his early exposure to Microsoft security solutions and their constant innovation led him to specialize in 365 security and incident response. He discusses the importance of mentors and influential figures in his career, highlighting the lessons he learned from them. He then dives into his popular project, Deciphering UAL (Unified Audit Logs), which aims to make sense of the complex logs in Microsoft 365.
2024-08-2054 minCloud Security TodayThe world of purple teamingSend us a textThis month, we welcome Eric Gagnon, Team Lead of Adversary Simulation, Purple Teaming, and Tradecraft Development at Desjardins. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to cybersecurity, including purple teaming, red teaming, blue teaming, and Eric's journey in cybersecurity. Eric shares insights on certifications, threat hunting, cloud security, and the importance of knowledge exchange between red and blue teams. He also discusses the use of AI in cybersecurity and the need to stay sharp in the field.TakeawaysPurple teaming involves collaborative operations to...
2024-07-2146 minCloud Security TodayBuilding a SaaS security programSend us a textThis month, we welcome Swathi Joshi, VP of SaaS Cloud Security at Oracle, to discuss key moments and decisions that shaped her career path, including rejections from Google and Twitter. She emphasizes the importance of learning from rejection and seeking feedback to improve. Swathi also shares insights on the role of mentors and advises on finding and working with mentors. In the second part of the conversation, she discusses building a SaaS security program as an enterprise consumer of SaaS. She highlights the importance of addressing misconfigurations, ensuring visibility and access control, and...
2024-06-2350 min
The Cyber Security Matters PodcastMastering the Basics of Cloud Security - Episode 37 - Matthew Chiodi, Chief Trust Officer at CerbyTake a look inside the revolution of cloud security with Matthew Chiodi, the Chief Trust Officer at Cerby, in this episode of The Cyber Security Matters Podcast. He shared his wealth of knowledge on everything from cloud threat reports to non-standard applications.
We also discussed the importance of understanding the universal basics of cyber security before developing a niche skillset.
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2024-06-1037 minCloud Security TodayZombie identities: the hidden threat in your cloudSend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, Sandy Bird, CTO and Co-Founder of Sonrai Security, joins the show to discuss identity security in the Cloud. Prior to Sonrai Security, Sandy co-founded Q1 Labs, which was acquired by IBM. He then became the CTO and helped IBM Security grow to $2B in revenue.Today, Sandy talks about his journey in cybersecurity and how to manage and eliminate dormant identities. Why should listeners be concerned about zombie identities? Hear about the permissions attack surface and where to start implementing zero trust...
2024-06-0339 minCloud Security TodayThe future of cybersecurity in healthcareSend us a textEpisode SummaryCorey Elinburg, a cybersecurity leader, discusses the importance of approaching cybersecurity as a transformational force and empowering the business. He emphasizes the need to avoid draconian controls and adopt a mentality of finding solutions rather than saying no. Corey also shares insights on hiring security leaders and building relationships with vendors. He highlights the value of cloud-based security services in rapidly aligning IT with the business and shares examples from his experience. Corey emphasizes the importance of digital trust in healthcare and the need to prioritize patient...
2024-05-2043 minCloud Security TodayBonus: AI and data securitySend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, Global Head of InfoSec and GRC Strategy at VMWare, Ashish Suri, joins the show to discuss data security and AI. Ashish has over 20 years of experience in business transformation, cybersecurity, data privacy, and enterprise risk management. He has served in numerous roles, including Head for Data Risk, Privacy, and Cybersecurity at Apple, Head of Technology Process and Controls at PayPal, and Senior Director of Finance Internal Controls at Visa.Today, Ashish talks about the distinction between data secrecy and data security, data...
2024-05-0738 minCloud Security TodayThe art of security transformationSend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, CISO at Palo Alto Networks, Niall Browne, joins the show to talk about Security, Cloud, and AI. Before joining Palo Alto Networks, he served as the CSO of Cloud platforms for the past sixteen years, including as the CSO and CTO at Workday.Today, Niall talks about his journey starting in the early days of the Internet, his work during Palo Alto’s shift to Cloud and now AI, and how to keep track of risk with automation. How can teams do mor...
2024-04-2250 minCloud Security TodayCybersecurity's secret weaponSend us a textEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Jerich Beason, CISO at WM, joins the show to discuss becoming a CISO. Before joining WM, Jerich served in various roles at Lockheed Martin, RSA, Capital One, AECOM, and Deloitte.Jerich talks about how he tailored his roles throughout his career, learning communication soft skills and his passion for sharing with others. Hear about how AI affects leadership, how Jerich would change the cybersecurity industry, and the true value of vendors (it's positive!).T...
2024-03-2043 minCloud Security TodaySecurity is a processSend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, Co-Founder and CTO of Gutsy, John Morello, joins Matt to talk about Process Mining in Cybersecurity. Before co-founding Gutsy, John served as the CTO of Twistlock and VP of Product for Prisma Cloud.John holds multiple cybersecurity patents and is an author of NIST SP 800-190, the Container Security Guide. Before Twistlock, he was the CISO of an S&P 500 global chemical company. Before that, he spent 14 years at Microsoft, working on security technologies in Windows and Azure and consulting...
2024-02-1647 minCloud Security TodayThe Talent Shortage That Doesn’t ExistSend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, Best Selling author of Cyber for Builders and blogger Ross Haleliuk joins the show to talk about his writing on the cybersecurity industry. Ross is active in the cybersecurity ecosystem as a startup advisor and angel investor, currently leading the VIS Angel Syndicate. He often writes about cybersecurity, security investment, growth, and building security startups on TechCrunch, in other leading industry media, and in his blog, Venture in Security, read by tens of thousands of security leaders every month.Today, Ross...
2024-01-2045 minCloud Security Today30 years in cybersecuritySend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, InfoSec veteran, Aaron Turner, joins the show to talk about everything from Cloud to AI. Over the past three decades, Aaron has served as Security Strategist at Microsoft, Co-Founder and CEO of RFinity, Co-Founder and CEO of Terreo, VP of Security Products R&D at Verizon, Founder and CEO of Hotshot Technologies, Founder and CEO of Siriux, Faculty Member of IANS, Board Member at HighSide, President and Board Member of IntegriCell, and most recently as CISO at a large infrastructure player.Today...
2023-12-2052 minCloud Security TodayThe New SEC RuleSend us a textEpisode SummaryIn this episode, Special Advisor for Cyber Risk at the NACD, Christopher Hetner, returns to the show to discuss the new SEC cybersecurity rules. Chris has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, helping protect industries, infrastructures, and economies, serving in roles including as SVP of Information Security at Citi, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to the Chairman of the US SEC, Executive Member of IANS, the National Board Director of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Senior Advisor for the Chertoff Group, Senior Advisor to the CEO of Stuart...
2023-11-2046 minCloud Security TodayThe AI EpisodeSend us a textEpisode SummaryIn today’s episode, AI Safety Initiative Chair at Cloud Security Alliance, Caleb Sima, joins Matt to talk about some of the myths surrounding the quickly evolving world of AI. With two decades of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Caleb has held many high-level roles, including VP of Information Security at Databricks, CSO at Robinhood, Managing VP at CapitalOne, and Founder of both SPI Dynamics and Bluebox Security.Today, Caleb talks about his inspiring career after dropping out of high school, dealing with imposter syndrome, an...
2023-10-2142 minCloud Security TodaySBOMs: Good but less than a silver bulletSend us a textEpisode SummaryOn today’s episode, Senior Advisor and Strategist at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Allan Friedman, joins Matt to discuss SBOMs. As Senior Advisor and Strategist at CISA, Allan coordinates the global cross-sector community efforts around software bill of materials (SBOM). He was previously the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at NTIA, leading pioneering work on vulnerability disclosure, SBOM, and other security topics.Before joining the Federal government, Friedman spent over a decade as a noted information security and technology policy scholar at Harvard’s Comp...
2023-09-2150 minCloud Security TodayAppSec: Engineering, Attackers, and DefenseSend us a textEpisode SummaryIn today’s episode, AppSec CTO at Palo Alto Networks, Daniel Krivelevich, joins Matt to talk about AppSec for the modern engineering ecosystem. Daniel is a Cybersecurity expert and problem solver with a proven track record from working with numerous enterprises across several different industries, with a focus on Application and Cloud Security. He has served in the Intelligence Corps of the IDF, 8200, as a Security Specialist at LivePerson, and as the Cloud & Application Security Lead at Sygnia. He is also the Co-Founder of Cider Security, which wa...
2023-08-2150 minCloud Security TodaySecuring Democracy: DNC's Cyber CopSend us a textOn today’s episode, CSO at the Democratic National Committee, Steve Tran, joins Matt to talk about magic, AI, and cybersecurity. As the CSO for the DNC, Steve leads their IT, physical, and cybersecurity strategy. When not defending against dedicated adversaries, Steve can be found doing “off the cuffs” performances at the World-Famous Magic Castle in Hollywood.Today, Steve talks about how he incorporates magic into cybersecurity, his transition from law enforcement to cybersecurity, and how to mitigate risk in a fast-moving environment. What are the potential risks of using generative AI? He...
2023-07-2153 minCloud Security TodayOpen Source Security: A Deep DiveSend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, the Co-Founder and CEO of Endor Labs, Varun Badhwar, joins Matt to talk about software supply chain security. Varun has a proven track record of building and leading enterprise security companies across Product Strategy, Marketing, Technical Sales, and Customer Success functions. He serves as a Member of the Forbes Technology Council, a Board Member of Cowbell, a Board Advisor of ArmorCode, and the former Founder and CEO of RedLock.Today, Varun talks about open source risks, how to identify and mitigate risks...
2023-06-2134 minCloud Security TodayAccelerating security maturitySend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, AWS Security Practice Manager, Chad Lorenc, joins Matt to talk about Cloud Security. Chad has spent over 20 years building and implementing security programs for numerous organizations, ranging from global Fortune 500 infrastructure teams to billion-dollar financial institutions. He has previously served as Senior Infrastructure Security Architect at Keysight Technologies, President of Montana Chapter, and Information Security and Risk Management Infrastructure Architect at Agilent Technologies.Today, Chad talks about the roadmap to security maturity, security best practices, and benchmarking assessments. Why doesn’t AWS ne...
2023-05-2147 minCloud Security TodayCloud Native Security: A Year in ReviewSend us a textOn this episode, the Chief Security Officer of Cloud at Palo Alto Networks, Bob West, joins Matt to discuss Palo Alto Network's latest State of Cloud Native Security Report. Bob joined Palo Alto Networks after more than 20 years in leadership roles with banks, product companies, and professional services organizations. Before joining Palo Alto Networks, Bob served as managing partner at West Strategy Group, managing director in Deloitte’s cyber risk services practice, managing director for CISO for York Risk Services, Chief Trust Officer at CipherCloud, CEO at Echelon One, Chief Information Security Officer (CI...
2023-04-2143 minCloud Security TodayBook review: CISO EvolutionSend us a textOn this episode, the Founder of CISO Evolution LLC, Matthew Sharp, joins Matt to talk about his book, CISO Evolution. Prior to founding CISO Evolution LLC, Matt served as a strategic advisor to CISOs of Fortune 500 and global institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Colorado and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Colorado State University. Matt is a co-author of "The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives."Today, Matthew talks about his 2012 sabbatical, walking the Camino de Santiago...
2023-03-2143 minCloud Security TodayUnraveling unmanageable appsSend us a textOn this episode, co-founder and CEO of Cerby, Belsasar Lepe, joins Matt to talk about unmanageable applications (apps that don't support critical security standards like SSO and SCIM). Belsasar was previously the Head of Product at Impira, where he led the company's product life cycle, helping drive a 4x increase in revenue. Before his role at Impira, Bel was co-founder and CTO at Ooyala, where he led a global product, design, and engineering team of 300+ Ooyalans spanning five countries and seven offices. Ooyala achieved two successful exits totaling over $440M.Belsasar...
2023-02-2138 minCloud Security TodaySEC-retly Telling All: The New Cyber-Disclosure RulesSend us a textEpisode SummaryOn this episode, Matt speaks with Senior Executive, Board Director, and leader in Cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance, Chris Hetner about cybersecurity and the newly-proposed SEC cybersecurity rules. With over 25 years of experience in the cybersecurity space, Chris has served in roles including as Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to the Chairman at the SEC, Managing Director of Information Security Operations at GE Capital, and SVP Information Security at Citi.Today, Chris talks about understanding the proposed cybersecurity rules, defining materiality, and the importance of focusing...
2023-01-2147 minCloud Security TodayCloud Threat Report Vol 6Send us a textThis episode of the Cloud Security Today podcast welcomes back favorite special guests Jay Chen and Nathaniel “Q” Quist to unpack the latest Cloud Threat Report. Join host Matt Chiodi as he shares insights from the report and analyzes the current state of cloud security.Beginning with an in-depth look at Identity and Access Management (IAM) in cloud security, the guests talk about the latest changes in cloud security. They discuss the report’s findings on permissions and what cloud systems providers are currently doing (or not doing) to help keep cloud...
2022-12-2144 minCloud Security TodayPockets of InnovationSend us a textPockets of Innovation with John ChavanneEpisode SummaryOn this episode, Solutions Architect at Palo Alto Networks, John Chavanne, joins Matt to talk about his career of innovation. John’s career spans over 20 years at HSBC before transitioning into DevOps and Cloud Solutions at Palo Alto Networks.Today, John talks about his career arc, transitioning to cloud, and the value of communities of practice groups. Where should organizations start with deploying a CNAP? Hear about the challenges with deploying cloud platforms, and Jo...
2022-11-2138 minCloud Security TodayWhat Serverless Can Do For YouSend us a textWhat Serverless Can Do For You? With Mark GouldEpisode SummaryOn this episode, Cloud Security Engineer at Manhattan Associates, Mark Gould, joins Matt to talk about serverless computing. Mark is a Cybersecurity specialist, with a focus on the Google Cloud Platform, and is a Certified Google Architect.Today, Mark talks about serverless computing, the security risk to consider, and working with DevOps teams. What are the top three metrics to start with for automation and security? Hear about cloud automation, Mark’s NS...
2022-10-2132 minCloud Security TodayBook Review: Startup SecureSend us a textBook Review: Startup Secure with Chris CastaldoEpisode SummaryOn this episode, CISO at Crossbeam and Author of Startup Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into your Company from Founding to Exit, Chris Castaldo, joins Matt to talk about startups and security. Chris is an industry-wide recognized CISO, having over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity.Today, Chris talks about his book, Startup Secure, his move to startups from the public sector, and the different startup development phases. What should startups focus on during the different development...
2022-09-2140 minCloud Security TodayThe Software FactorySend us a textS2E8 - The Software Factory with Chris HughesEpisode SummaryOn this episode, CISO and Co-Founder of Aquia, Chris Hughes, joins Matt to talk about building security in the cloud using automation and compliance. Chris’s career spans over 20 years in the IT/Cybersecurity industry, as well as in active service in the US Military.Chris talks about licensing and certifications, Cloud innovation, and achieving continuous ATO. How are software factories created and operationalized? Hear about the people side of the business, ef...
2022-08-2237 minCloud Security TodayZero trust with no FUDSend us a textIn today’s episode, the Creator of Zero Trust, John Kindervag, joins Matt on the show to discuss implementing Zero Trust in your organization. While at Forrester Research in 2010, John developed Zero Trust, promising adequate and effective protection of an organization’s most valuable assets.Today, John talks about the driving force behind Zero Trust, the concept of the Protect Surface, and Kipling Method Policies. Why is trust a vulnerability? Hear about Zero Trust, Shadow IT, and get John’s recommended resources. Timestamp Segments· ...
2022-07-2146 minCloud Security TodayMatt joins a startupSend us a textThis episode of the Cloud Security Today podcast is a little different from the others because this time host Matthew Chiodi gives the interviewer’s seat over to Yousuf Khan and they talk about an exciting new development in Matt’s career.Matt announces a big career move and talks about how he’s hoping to fix some of the biggest problems in SaaS security today. He tells Yousuf about his new role and the fresh approach that his new company is bringing to the field. At the end of the episod...
2022-06-2722 minCloud Security TodayMITRE + CloudSend us a textAs the world of cloud security continues to progress at high speed, new challenges and threats arise and morph on a constant basis. The MITRE Corporation is a body tasked by the US government with solving some of the largest threats in cybersecurity and beyond, and we are very lucky to welcome Tracy Bannon to the podcast today, who is the Senior Principal and Software Architect & DevOps Advisor at MITRE. Tracy opens up about her career journey leading up to her current position, what drew her into the work at MITRE, and how...
2022-06-2140 minCloud Security TodayBuilding security nativelySend us a textOriginally recorded in September of 2021...today’s guest is Justin Berman, the Vice President of Infrastructure and IT and the CISO at Thirty Madison. Thirty Madison is aiming to be a platform that everyone can use to deal with their chronic healthcare needs. Justin’s main focus is on building out the teams that enable scaling. With his development background, Justin has some unique ideas when it comes to cloud security, which makes for a fascinating interview. You’ll walk away from this episode with a new perspective on how to build security into p...
2022-05-2146 minCloud Security TodayWhat Is Threat Intelligence?Send us a textIn this episode (originally recorded in November of 2021) we speak with Palo Alto Networks, VP of Threat Intel, Ryan Olson. Ryan helps define what threat intelligence actually is and how to get started building a program. He aptly reminds us that producing threat intel for the sake of threat intel is a waste of time. More importantly you first have to ask yourself, “Who’s going to be using this information?”.Tweetables“Producing threat intel for the sake of threat intel is a waste of time. What you shou...
2022-04-1837 minCloud Security TodayCompliant UnicornsSend us a textNearly all companies that have started in the last few years have been cloud-native from the very start. Someone who has experienced this is today’s guest Nate Lee. Nate is the Chief Information Security Officer for Tradeshift, a cloud-based business networking platform for supply chain payments, marketplaces, and applications. In this episode, Nate joins us to talk about the company’s journey, its success, and what he has learned here over the past seven years. Nate explains how Tradeshift’s vision is to digitize and connect everything that happens between a buyer and a...
2022-03-2137 minCloud Security TodayFed CloudsSend us a textIn a world where cyber-attacks are ever-changing, cybersecurity has to adapt accordingly. Joining us today to delve into the world of cloud security for federal agencies is Sandeep Shilawat, Vice President of Cloud and Edge Computing at ManTech. Sandeep has extensive experience in both Commercial and Federal technology markets. We’ll get to hear his predictions on where the cloud world is heading, as well as what the Federal Authority to Operate (ATO) process will look like in the future. We learn the benefits of cloud compliance standards, as well as how FedRAMP is...
2022-02-1434 minCloud Security TodayCloud Native PharmaSend us a textThe pharmaceutical industry has a reputation for being cautious when it comes to adopting new technologies. However, in this episode, you’ll hear from the CISO at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Mike Towers, that for Takeda cloud has been a game-changer (albeit not without some challenges). As we like to do, we’ll start by diving into Mike’s background and then pivot to understand where Takeda is today in their cloud journey and where they are going over the next 24 months. Get your pen ready because Mike is going to drop a massive...
2022-01-1738 minCloud Security TodaySupply Chain SecuritySend us a textDespite the media coverage afforded to the SolarWinds and Kaseya breaches, Palo Alto Networks, Unit 42 threat research indicates supply chain security in the cloud continues its growth as an emerging threat. Much remains misunderstood about both the nature of these attacks and the most effective means of defending against them. To better understand how supply chain attacks occur in the cloud, Unit 42 researchers analyzed data from a variety of public data sources around the world and, at the request of a large SaaS provider, executed a red team exercise against their software development...
2021-12-1531 minCloud Security TodayCloud ImmigrationSend us a textThe journey toward the cloud is filled with challenges, but the benefits it brings make the struggle worthwhile. Today we talk about all things cloud adoption with Rob Brown, CTO at the US Citizenship and Immigration Services Group. We jump in with some introductory comments about who the USCIS are and what they do, with Rob giving listeners an idea of his role within the organization. We hear about the massive move toward digitization at USCIS and some of the biggest challenges the organization is facing as far as cloud adoption. From there...
2021-11-1034 min
The Cyber Jack PodcastDanger Zone: The Cloud Has Changed Supply Chain Security - Palo Alto Networks, Matt ChiodiSupply chain security has become a hot topic over the past couple of years -- thanks to the complexities of the cloud and a widened attack surface for adversaries to exploit. Matthew Chiodi, Chief Security Officer, Public Cloud at Palo Alto Networks, dives into key insights from a recent supply chain security report and staggering Red Team engagement results from Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks' elite security research arm.
2021-10-2511 minCloud Security TodayInnovating at the Speed of RelevanceSend us a textWhen thinking of innovation, the first things that usually come to mind are tech startups. It’s not often you think of examples from the US Government or, more specifically, the Department of Defense. Our guest today has unprecedented insight, not only into what it takes to build a startup but how to create a startup-like culture in massive organizations like the US Department of Defense. Nic Chaillan, has had tremendous success as an entrepreneur and, in 2016, decided to pursue public service when he took a job with the US government. Ov...
2021-10-1835 minCloud Security TodayWhat (actually) Works In Cloud SecuritySend us a textSome of the most pertinent issues in cloud security are also very foundational. Questions like where to start, what works, and also what doesn’t work, can leave teams feeling frustrated and at a loss over how to proceed. Here to help us unpack these important questions is Jonathan Villa, the Cloud Security Practice director at GuidePoint Security. Jonathan’s career wasn’t always in security, he has spent time as an application developer, and as a pentester. All of this led him to build solutions in the cloud over a decade...
2021-09-2137 minCloud Security TodayPutting the Sec in DevOpsSend us a textToday’s guest is Guy Eisenkot and he joins us to talk about how culture is a critical aspect of shift-left security and DevOps. Guy is the Co-Founder of Bridgecrew, a tool that solves the talent shortage gap for building secure infrastructure in the public cloud. Our conversation begins with Guy giving some insight about his path into development and security, and he details his training in the Israeli military and subsequent experience building security tools for the civil market. In today’s discussion, Guy gets into how the security responsibilities of platform and...
2021-08-1039 min
Defense in DepthMeasuring the Success of Cloud SecurityAll links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series How are you measuring your progress and success with cloud security? How much visibility into this are you providing to your engineering teams? Check out this post and this post for the basis for our conversation on this week's episode which features me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series, co-host Geoff Belknap (@geoffbelknap), CISO, LinkedIn and our sponsored guest Matthew Chiodi (@mattchiodi), CSO, public cloud, Palo Alto Networks. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Palo Alto Networks If...
2021-07-2927 minCloud Security TodayKeeping Governments Secure in the CloudSend us a textCloud security is essential for any business but particularly for government agencies. On today’s episode, we speak with an expert in the field, Ravi Raghava, who is Chief Cloud Strategist at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Ravi speaks about his personal experience with dozens of cloud deployments for civil agencies and shares best practices.AcronymsATO = Authority to OperatePOAM = Plan of Action and MilestonesCDM = Continuous Diagnostics and MitigationOCM = Organizational Change ManagementTweetables:“Over the next few years, we will see a lot of t...
2021-07-1340 minCloud Security TodayHow COVID-19 Impacted Cloud SecuritySend us a textIn this episode, Nathanial Quist, also known as ‘Q’ returns along with Dr. Jay Chen, both of whom listeners might recognize from our inaugural episode where we discussed how common identity misconfigurations can undermine cloud security. Both Jay and Q are threat researchers with Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. Unit 42 is the global threat intelligence team at Palo Alto Networks and a recognized authority on cyberthreats, frequently sought out by enterprises and government agencies around the world.In our conversation, they discuss what they found in their latest Cloud Threat Report examining the...
2021-06-1434 minCloud Security TodayHow to Operationalize Cloud SecuritySend us a textKeeping it simple is Brett’s mantra, and it has led to a great amount of success for him and the company he works for. As a security leader at Zoetis, the world’s largest animal healthcare company, Brett has managed to get ahead of the business in terms of adopting cloud securely. Although it may sound boring, standardizing security processes was a key element in the journey to automation for the Zoetis SOC. In today’s episode, Brett also talks about how he ended up in the world of cybersecurity after m...
2021-05-1036 minCloud Security TodayDid You Know You Have a SaaS Problem?Send us a textWhile most companies have significantly increased their investments in SaaS, they have not updated their security controls and processes to ward off threats posed by this medium. Leaving SaaS security to Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB) is not sufficient. The security controls need to be placed around the data, APIs, and applications that are running inside a cloud environment, not outside its perimeter. This is the kind of security that AppOmni provides and today we have its CEO, Brendan O'Connor on the show to dive deeper into the subject of SaaS security.
2021-04-1243 minCloud Security TodayHow Common Identity Misconfigurations Can Undermine Cloud SecuritySend us a textWelcome to a brand new cloud security podcast, Cloud Security Today. Instead of focusing on the latest news, we’re exploring a different take on cloud security where we dig deeper into its eclectic “how-to” side. On Cloud Security Today, we are going to talk with experts from all over the community so you can do cloud security better. Today’s experts are Nathaniel Quist (Q) and Jay Chen, and they will be talking about Unit 42’s latest cloud threat research. First up Q and J, as we call them, introduce listeners to their prof...
2021-03-1146 min
RSACWill You Emerge as a Leader in Your Organization by Enabling Innovation?Right now we are in what Matthew Chiodi, CSO Public Cloud, Palo Alto Networks, calls the Opportunity. There is a temptation when events like this happen to be narrowly focused on just keeping the lights on. The Opportunity Zone presents three unique opportunities: Time to reflect, Time to transform and Time to experiment. In this podcast Chiodi will dive a little deeper into how you can take advantage of the Opportunity Zone in order to enable innovation and emerge as a new leader in your organization.
2020-05-0518 min
Research SaturdayThe security implications of cloud infrastructure in IoT.Cloud computing is now at the center of nearly every business strategy. But, as with the rapid adoption of any new technology, growing pains persist. The key findings in these reports shed light on security missteps that are actually in practice by organizations across the globe.Joining us in this special Research Saturday are Palo Alto Network's Matthew Chiodi and Ryan Olson. They discuss their findings in two different threat reports. The research can be found here:Cloud Threat ReportIoT Threat Report Learn more about your a...
2020-03-2129 min