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Agent of InfluenceEpisode 074 - Step into a Cybersecurity Time Machine - Jeff ManStep into a Cybersecurity Time Machine - Jeff ManCybersecurity strategy is not the same as it was 40 years ago. In this episode, Jeff Man, Sr. Information Security Consultant at OBS, joins host Nabil Hannan to discuss his extensive career in cybersecurity. They explore Jeff’s invention of the cryptologic cipher wheel, becoming an expert in security fundamentals, and advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals navigating today’s work landscape.+ + +Find more episodes on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as at netspi.com/agentofinfluence.
2025-09-0929 minAgent of InfluenceEpisode 073 - Chief Persuasion Officer: The New CISO Mindset - Rick McElroyChief Persuasion Officer: The New CISO MindsetNetSPI Field CISO and host of Agent of Influence podcast Nabil Hannan sat down with Rick McElroy to talk about the role of the CISO, leveraging AI in the cybersecurity space, vendor collaboration, and career advice.+ + +Find more episodes on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as at netspi.com/agentofinfluence.
2025-07-2228 minAgent of InfluenceEpisode 068 - Bridging the Cybersecurity Divide - Robert WagnerBridging the Cybersecurity DivideJoin host Nabil Hannan in conversation with Robert Wagner, Advisory CISO and Managing Director at NetSPI. The two discuss the cybersecurity divide and how to prioritize security efforts for small and medium-size businesses in the latest episode of Agent of Influence.+ + +Find more episodes on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as at netspi.com/agentofinfluence.
2025-03-2625 minAgent of InfluenceEpisode 066 - Digital Trust in the Age of AI - Aaron ShiltsDigital Trust in the Age of AIHear from Aaron Shilts, CEO of NetSPI, as he sits down with Nabil Hannan, NetSPI Field CISO and host of Agent of Influence, to explore NetSPI’s evolution and cyber predictions for 2025. + + +Find more episodes on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as at netspi.com/agentofinfluence.
2025-01-2232 min
Breaking BadnessDefending Your Digital Domain: AI, Ransomware, and the Power of ReputationIn this episode of Breaking Badness, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity with three industry leaders: Raymond Dijkxhoorn, CEO of SURBL; Nabil Hannan, Field CISO at
NetSPI; and Jason Mar-Tang, Field CISO at Pentera. They explore the critical role of domain reputation in combating phishing and spam, how AI is reshaping both offensive and defensive
cybersecurity strategies, and the growing threat of ransomware in today’s digital landscape.
With insights from BlackHat and beyond, we discuss everything from the future of phishing defense to the challenges AI poses in securing sensitive data, as well as how ransomware co...
2024-10-0230 minAgent of InfluenceEpisode 057 - Dare to Leap: Conquering the Unknown in Cloud Security - Zinet KemalDare to Leap: Conquering the Unknown in Cloud SecurityMeet Zinet Kemal, a remarkable individual who embarked on a transformative journey from a legal career in Ethiopia to a role in cybersecurity in the United States. Zinet joined Nabil Hannan, NetSPI’s Field CISO on Agent of Influence where she shared how she transitioned careers and earned her master's degree in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech University, all while raising four children. Now, as an Associate Cloud Security Engineer at Best Buy, Zinet plays a vital role in designing and implementing security measures to safeguard the company's cloud-based in...
2024-02-1434 min
Redefining CyberSecurityBuilding a Better Defense with Attack Surface Management | A Brand Story from Infosecurity Europe 2023, London, England | A NetSPI Story with Nabil HannanLive on-location from Infosecurity Europe 2023, Sean Martin connects with Nabil Hannan, the field CISO at NetSPI, to discuss Attack Surface Management (ASM) and how it has evolved in recent years to become the minimum cybersecurity benchmark that organizations need. ASM provides a more targeted approach to vulnerability management, allowing testers to focus on building a platform with automation that identifies areas that need attention and validates them.Sean and Nabil also cover API security, the challenges of authentication and authorization, and the need for organizations to prioritize building secure-by-design frameworks. Nabil stresses the importance of understanding an o...
2023-06-2123 min
Hacker Valley StudioAttack Surface Management: The Grit Needed for True Cyber Resilience with Nabil HannanJoin hosts Ron and Chris as they dive into the world of Attack Surface Management (ASM) in this episode recorded live at RSAC 2023. Special guest Nabil Hannan, a seasoned industry expert and Field CISO at NetSPI, shares his wealth of knowledge and expertise in this critical field. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of ASM, highlighting NetSPI's unique approach compared to other solution providers and shedding light on the state of ASM to empower listeners to enhance their security posture.
NetSPI has a team of skilled pen-testers that can help you find those critical vulnerabilities and become...
2023-05-2325 minAgent of InfluenceEpisode 006 - The Evolving History of Cyber Security – From Mainframes to the Cloud - Mike RothmanThe Evolving History of Cyber Security – From Mainframes to the CloudIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil Hannan talks with DisruptOps President, Mike Rothman. Rothman is a 25-year security veteran specializing in protecting networks, protecting endpoints, security management, compliance, and helping clients navigate a secure evolution in their path to full cloud adoption. In addition to his role at DisruptOps, Rothman is an Analyst and President of Securosis and has a very diverse career, ranging from programming to network consulting for various corporations.
2020-06-1050 min
The CU2.0 PodcastCU 2.0 Episode 94 Nabil Hannan on Cybersecurity, Remote Workers, Mergers and Your Credit UnionSend us a textCybersecurity starts with you."It's about people," said Nabil Hannan, managing director at cybersecurity firm NetSPI when asked when cybersecurity goes right and when it goes wrong. He added in this podcast that Covid-19 and credit union responses have triggered their own cybersecurity issues that are very particular to today.But they also need timely responses to thwart hackers.Case in point: some workers are instructed to take their desktop computer home to work. Question: does that box ha...
2020-06-0340 minAgent of InfluenceEpisode 001 - Cyber Security Education and the Ethics of Teaching Students to Break Things - Professor Ming ChowCyber Security Education and the Ethics of Teaching Students to Break ThingsIn the inaugural episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil Hannan talks with Ming Chow, a professor of Cyber Security and Computer Science at Tufts University about the evolution of cyber security education over the past 20 years. They’ll dive into cyber security curriculum, how to get started in the industry, and the question of ethics. They also talk about Fifa 20, and why Ming rage quit the game.
2020-03-2750 minAgent of InfluenceAgent of InfluenceComing Soon: Agent of Influence is a podcast hosted by NetSPI Managing Director Nabil Hannan, as a place to share best practices and trends in the world of cyber security and vulnerability management.
2020-03-2400 min