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Safe Mode PodcastNo exceptions: How Amazon killed the password and unified securityIn this episode, we sit down with Stephen Schmidt, SVP & Chief Security Officer at Amazon, to explore the engineering and leadership required to run a "no exceptions" identity program at a global scale. Most organizations suffer from the "fragmentation problem"—a mix of high-security cloud apps and vulnerable legacy systems. Stephen explains how Amazon unified its authentication standard to ensure that every internal account, from a fresh developer environment to a legacy application from 2003, meets the same rigorous bar. In our reporter chat, Greg talks with Derek Johnson on why your AI doctor does not have the same privacy protections as...
2026-02-1236 min
Safe Mode PodcastWhat leaders can learn from the WEF's Cybersecurity OutlookAI is reshaping cybersecurity faster than most organizations can govern it—and the risk no longer stops at the edge of the enterprise. In this episode, Greg speaks with Brian Dye, CEO of Corelight, about the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026: why fraud and phishing are rising on the CEO agenda, why ransomware still dominates operations, and how leaders can build measurable resilience amid growing third‑party and cloud dependencies. In the reporter chat, Greg talks with Derek Johnson on the reaction at the recent NASS conference to the raid on election efforts in Fulton County, Georgia.
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2026-02-0536 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp34 | Navigating CMMC: Architecture, Options, and Real Security for the DIBIn this episode of Hash It Out, Virtru CMO Matthew Howard interviews Stuart Itkin, chief security evangelist at FutureFeed, about CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) requirements for the Defense Industrial Base. They discuss the upcoming QECON conference in Florida where Itkin will moderate a panel on architectural approaches to CMMC compliance. The conversation covers the challenges facing small businesses in the DIB, which make up over 80% of defense contractors but often lack IT expertise and resources. Itkin explains that organizations starting from scratch typically need 12-18 months to achieve compliance, requiring a balanced approach of people, process, and technology...
2026-02-0318 min
The Marketing Front LinesHow to Time Analyst Relations for Maximum Category ImpactIn this episode of The Marketing Front Lines, we speak with Matthew Howard, SVP & CMO at Virtru. Matthew brings a unique perspective shaped by his early career in enterprise sales, which taught him the critical discipline of customer discovery and budget-based market validation. At Virtru, he's positioning the company at the forefront of a tectonic shift in cybersecurity—moving from perimeter-centric defense to data-centric security with granular, molecular-level protection. Through systematic customer conversations about budgets, vendor consolidation patterns, and multi-year roadmaps, Matthew identified this trend in its second or third inning, enabling Virtru to establish thought leadership before the ca...
2025-11-1225 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp33 | Digital Fortifications: How Taiwan and Ukraine Are Advancing Tech Security While Under ThreatIn this podcast episode, data security experts delve into the pressing cyber threats faced by Ukraine and Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of innovation and public-private collaboration. They highlight how both nations have modernized their digital infrastructures to combat these threats, with Ukraine's rapid digital transformation during the invasion serving as a key example. The discussion underscores the existential nature of cyber defense for both countries, as they navigate complex geopolitical landscapes and the need for strategic partnerships. The speakers, Gulsana Mamtieva and Jason Shu, share insights on the critical role of trust and collaboration in building resilience against cyber...
2025-11-0643 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp32 | Data-Centric Zero Trust for Missions & MarketsIn this episode of Hash It Out, Tim Clayton and Dan Morris delve into the concept of data-centric zero trust, particularly in the context of modern missions and the challenges posed by legacy networks. They discuss the importance of agility in data operations, especially when collaborating with non-coalition partners, and highlight the significance of the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) initiated by the DOD CIO. The conversation emphasizes the need for adaptive data-centric systems and the role of policy as a gatekeeper in implementing these technologies. With a focus on the Indo-Pacific region and the evolving landscape of data security...
2025-11-0632 min
Secure Ventures with Kyle McNultyVirtru | CEO John Ackerly on Data Security and Building a Company with your BrotherWith me in this episode is John Ackerly, co-founder and CEO of Virtru. John started Virtru with his brother Will over a decade ago to make data security more pervasive across mediums such as emails and files. Virtru has raised over $150 million to this point from investors such as ICONIQ and Bessemer and built a very healthy business on one of the core pillars of cybersecurity. John has an atypical background in business well-complemented by his brother's technical experience at NSA. One of my favorite lines from the episode: he always thought he would start a business with his...
2025-11-0439 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp31 | Why Federal Cyber Leaders are Coming to VirtruIn this episode of Hash It Out, Wayne Chung (former FBI, NSA) and Don Yeske (former DHS, Navy)—now both employees at Virtru—sit down with Shannon Vaughn, Virtru Federal General Manager, to explore how exceptional products and cutting-edge technology are reshaping talent acquisition across all industries, with a special focus on the federal government. From navigating bureaucratic hurdles to fostering a genuine culture of innovation, they discuss the strategies that drive workforce excellence in the defense and tech sectors.
2025-08-1834 min
To The Point - CybersecurityKeep People At The Center of it All with Mishi Choudhary Part 2 RerunJoining the podcast this week is Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel at Virtru. Mishi shares with us some legal perspective on the privacy discussion including freedom of thought, the right to be forgotten, end-to-end encryption for protecting user data, finding a middle ground between meeting customer privacy demands and complying with legal requirements, getting to a federal privacy regulation, and so much more! You won't want to miss what is a truly spirited and candid conversation – in two parts! Mishi Choudhary SVP and General Counsel, Virtru A technology lawyer with over 17 ye...
2025-07-2934 min
To The Point - CybersecurityPrivacy: Keep People At The Center of it All with Mishi Choudhary RerunJoining the podcast this week is Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel at Virtru. Mishi shares with us some legal perspective on the privacy discussion including freedom of thought, the right to be forgotten, end-to-end encryption for protecting user data, finding a middle ground between meeting customer privacy demands and complying with legal requirements, getting to a federal privacy regulation, and so much more! You won't want to miss what is a truly spirited and candid conversation – in two parts! Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel, Virtru A technology lawyer with over 17 years of legal ex...
2025-07-2223 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp30 | Beyond the SEG: Building Superior Email Security with Abnormal AI & VirtruIn the latest episode of Hash It Out, Virtru's VP of Solutions Engineering, Trevor Foskett, sits down with Dan Nickolaisen, Solutions Architect Manager at Abnormal AI, and Ryan Ogden, Senior Director of Information Security at SpotOn. They tackle the shortcomings of traditional Secure Email Gateways and explain how pairing Virtru and Abnormal AI delivers a modern, powerful, and comprehensive email security strategy.We explore:How the combination of Abnormal (inbound) and Virtru (outbound) provide better protection than legacy SEGsThe cost of continuing to rely on legacy solutions and why modernization is worth pursuingHow can organizations achieve "...
2025-06-1630 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp29 | Crypto Under Siege: The Thin Line Between Digital and Physical SecurityThis episode of the Virtru Hash-it-Out podcast brings together Adam Healy, CEO of Station 70, and Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak, for a critical discussion on the rapidly evolving intersection of digital and physical security in the world of cryptocurrency.We explore:The recent Coinbase data breach and how hackers bribed employees to steal customer data and facilitate targeted attacksHow the global proliferation of digital assets is blurring traditional boundaries between cyber and real-world threatsWhy the anonymity and liquidity of crypto assets make them attractive targets for both cyber and physical criminalsWhy organizations should have a dual...
2025-06-1041 min
Zero Trust JourneyEpisode 15: I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – April 2025Welcome to I Zero Trust What You’re Saying – April 2025 Edition! In this episode, we break down the latest Zero Trust news, trends, and updates that matter to security practitioners. No hype—just real insights to help you navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape.Stay informed, stay secure, and as always, Zero Trust everything!🔗 News Links:--| https://www.meritalk.com/articles/disas-thunderdome-achieves-advanced-zero-trust--| https://federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-insights/2025/04/accelerate-together-zero-trust-2025-zscalers-jose-padin-on-how-to-transform-your-agencys-1990s-approach-to-security--| https://www.cio.com/article/3962906/why-81-of-organizations-plan-to-adopt-zero-trust-by-2026.html--| https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/blog/2025/04/17/zero-trust-is-not-enough-evolving-cloud-security-in-2025--| https://www.virtru.com/blog/zero...
2025-05-2725 min
What's Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in Washington - Ep 524 - Seeking Security - Matt Howard, Christopher DiCarlo, and Fraser JacksonThis month, we’re taking a closer look at the changing tides in technology and international affairs. Host Jonathan Aberman and Matt Howard, CMO at Virtru, discuss D.C.’s need for effective cybersecurity amid rapid tech innovation. Jonathan also interviews Dr. Christopher DiCarlo, whose new book “Building a God” explores how artificial intelligence is raising new questions about ethics, capitalism, and the limits to technological growth. Finally, Fraser Jackson returns to the show to examine how Trump’s foreign policy is affecting European security efforts and France’s diplomatic ties to the U.S.See Privacy Policy at ht...
2025-03-1343 min
Safe Mode PodcastVirtru’s John Ackerly on how the feds are keeping data secure and interoperableIn this episode, Greg Otto talks with Virtru Co-founder and CEO John Ackerly , discussing the significance of open standards, the challenges and successes of implementing the Trusted Data Format across federal agencies, and the critical role of interoperability and compliance. John also gives us details on how close the country was to a national privacy law before the 9/11 attacks upended everything
In our reporter chat, Greg talks with CyberScoop Tim Starks about a flurry of news around the Department of Homeland Security.
2025-02-2734 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp28 | Salt Typhoon Sparks FBI and CISA Encryption Clarion CallIn this episode of Virtru Hash It Out, we sit down with Navroop Mitter, CEO of ArmorText, to break down the Salt Typhoon cyberattacks, their impact on U.S. telecom security, and why end-to-end encryption is now more critical than ever.
2025-01-2823 min
2024-11-1922 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp26 | Backdoors Backfire: Hashing Out China's Hack on AT&T and VerizonChina just hacked U.S. telecom companies ATT and Verizon, illuminating the danger of backdoors. Virtru and Cape discuss the future of truly secure comms.
2024-10-0722 min
Security UnfilteredInnovative Approaches to Safeguarding Information with Matt HowardSend us a textWhat if you could protect your organization's data as effortlessly as sending an email? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Matt Howard, a veteran IT professional whose career spans the dawn of the application service provider model to the forefront of open-source software and application security. Matt’s experience at tech conferences like DEFCON and Black Hat offers a firsthand look at the evolution of IT security. From his early days navigating the chaotic tech landscape to mastering the full technology stack, Matt’s journey reveals critical insights for anyone aspiring to exce...
2024-09-0948 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp25 | Boise State's Edge in the Academia Arms RaceIn this episode of Hash It Out, Virtru's Tony Rosales sits down with Brian Bolt, VP and Deputy CIO, and Brandon Bowlin, CISO, from Boise State University, to discuss the rising threat of financial aid fraud targeting college students. They explore how cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in the student application process, leading to significant financial losses. The conversation underscores the importance of advanced identity verification and secure data transfer, with insights into how Boise State is proactively protecting their students and their sensitive information.
2024-08-1921 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp24 | Silencing EchoSpoof: Virtru Weighs InIn this episode of Hash It Out, Virtru's Mike Morper and Trevor Foskett dive into the recent cybersecurity exploit known as EchoSpoofing a sophisticated attack that targeted Proofpoint's email relay services and impacted major Fortune 100 companies. They discuss how this exploit utilized SPF and DKIM authentication to make fraudulent emails appear legitimate, posing a significant challenge for detecting and mitigating such threats. This episode touches upon the critical importance of collaboration among security entities to ensure rigorous configuration and authentication practices. Tune in to learn about the latest developments in this unfolding exploit.
2024-07-3121 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp23 | Exploring Higher Education's AI Frontier: Balancing Innovation and PrivacyIn this episode of Hash It Out, Trevor Foskett and Paul Drake, IT risk manager at Notre Dame University, dive into the transformative intersection of generative AI and higher education, examining both the opportunities and challenges this technology brings. Gain insights into how AI is reshaping academic landscapes, strategies for balancing innovation with ethical considerations, and practical applications that can enhance learning and research. Whether you're an educator, student, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the future of AI in education.
2024-07-2529 min
Деды Бухтят На Интернет - The Old WTFРабочая этика в искусстве и IT | #Old.WTF | S03E05 (49)
Хэлоу сайншайн. Сегодня деды решили сообразить на троих и поговорят про то, что им близко: музыку, сериалы и XML парсеры)
Витя поделится рассказом о своем кумире из коллективе ВИА Бон Джови, Андрей расскажет чем же хорош сериал Блэкберри, а Миша как всегда припомнит отличные истории из рабочей практики.
Стэй тюнд и следите за счетчиком фабрик!
00:46 - Интро
01:36 - Packed agenda: куда вывезет
02:03 - Невыспавшийся мужик в машине со старыми песнями уже не батя, а ты
02:35 - Футболки
03:40 - Витя поет Арию
04:22 - Фотостарость
05:18 - Воспоминание разблокировано. Музыка рождает воспоминания.
06:25 - Как Витя впервые увидел океан.
07:06 - Что впечатлило ребят в Америке в первый раз
08:13 - Bon Jovi из New Jersey. Документалка.
09:12 - История про то, как Витя искал жилье в Америке, интернет по талонам.
12:04 - Концерт Bon Jovi, New Jersey 2006
16:27 - Концерты Bon Jovi, 2010 и 2013
16:55 - Обратно к документалочке
20:33 - Джон Бон Джови - старый дед?
20:59 - Интервью с Александром Маршалом - чем отличался Gorky Park от Bon Jovi
24:15 - Bon Jovi не просто группа, но и бизнес-проект
24:58 - Почему ушел Ричи Самбора
26:47 - история про m&m’s в райдере
28:32 - Hermes - компания про ворк этик
30:07 - AWS: история от Миши
31:25 - Amazon vs Google
32:31 - фильм BlackBerry (SPOILER ALERT)
35:49 - I’m from Waterloo where vampires hang out
38:05 - Удивительное было время: BlackBerry телефон для банкиров, Nokia E63
39:25 - Безопасность в компаниях: Apple vs безопасники, Virtru, Zoom, Google etc.
43:41 - Выживали как могли: азарт обойти запреты
45:19 - Better Than Us
46:02 - Подводим итоги
2024-07-2550 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp22 | Google Cloud Partner of the Year: Reflecting on Virtru & Google’s JourneyVince Scheivert and Matt Sack discuss Google's partnership with Virtru, focusing on the impact in the US public sector. They highlight Virtru's role in keeping information secure and the success of the partnership, including two partner of the year awards. The conversation also covers changes in Google Marketplace, procurement processes, and benefits for customers. They provide advice for navigating the ecosystem of ISVs and evaluating the journey on Google Cloud and Workspace.
2024-05-0714 min
Federal Tech Podcast: for innovators, entrepreneurs, and CEOs who want to increase reach and improve brand awarenessEp. 140 Getting Value from Massive Federal Data SetsCheap storage and fast Internet have made data collection cheap and fast. It is no wonder that we have federal agencies that are drowning in data. Some will argue that the federal government is the largest collector of data in the world. That may be a fantastic fun fact that will dazzle your neighbors, but how is that data being used to move forward the goals of the agency? Today, we sat down with Jason Green from Virtru. He brings his considerable experience to bear when he describes how agencies can optimize that...
2024-03-2621 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp21 | Utah Schools' Cyber Checkup with Troy Lunt and VirtruVirtru’s Tony Rosales and Iron County Public Schools' Troy Lunt dive into cybersecurity challenges facing Utah's school districts. Explore practical implementation of CIS Controls, key insights on data security, real-life case studies, and navigating new state laws. Gain strategies for conducting your district cyber checkup with leadership and Virtru's security solutions.
2024-03-2018 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp20 | Virtru's Migration to Google Cloud: A GTM Strategy Focused on Customer ValueVirtru's Matt Sack and Google Cloud's Austin McCracken, discuss Virtru's migration to Google Cloud, exploring benefits like open source, multi-cloud operability, containerization, AI/ML, and the Google Cloud Marketplace partnership for streamlined procurement and co-selling.
2024-03-1418 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp19 | Tax Season Security: Expert Insights from Virtru Partner, Dito, on Safeguarding Financial DataRich Foltak, Senior VP, CISO at Dito, shares strategies for safeguarding financial and tax data with a holistic security approach addressing people, processes, and technology.
2024-03-1326 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp18 | Data-Centric Security in Fintech: A Conversation with Adam HealyThis conversation with Adam Healy, CEO of Station 70, explores data protection strategies for financial services, with an emphasis on encryption key management.
2024-03-0534 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp17 | Protecting Customer Data in the CloudVirtru Senior Solutions Engineer, Tony Rosales, is joined by Brandon Ferreira, Director of Client Success at UpCurve Cloud. Together, they shed light on this complex issue and explore practical solutions for organizations and how to harness the benefits of cloud computing while ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive data.
2024-01-1917 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp16 | Bridging the Confluence Security Gap with Virtru Secure ShareFoskett and Bennion discuss the complexities and challenges faced by teams when documenting sensitive information in Confluence such as credentials, API tokens, and proprietary data, especially when external collaborators are involved. The discussion will focus on how Virtru Secure Share for Confluence not only enhances security but ensures a smooth and collaborative workspace.
2023-12-1814 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp15 | In Defense of Your Data: Navigating CMMC Compliance in Google WorkspaceJoin this timely discussion with experts Zach Walker, Founder & Managing Partner of ATX Defense, and Trevor Foskett, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering, at Virtru as they break down key considerations, capabilities, and use cases for complementing Google Workspace with end-to-end encryption to support data residency and CMMC compliance.
2023-12-1424 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp14 | HIPAA Compliance on the Front Lines: A Day in the LifeOn this episode of “Hash It Out” Dan Wagner joins Virtru’s SVP of Strategy and Field CPO Rob McDonald for a quick dive into the crucial world of healthcare data security and the best ways customers can maintain HIPAA compliance when sharing cloud data both inside and outside of their organizations.
2023-10-3026 min
CyberWire DailySome intelligence services understand the value of being underestimated.StripedFly gets reclassified. YoroTrooper is interested in the Commonwealth of Independent States. The current state of DDoS attacks. Ukrainian hacktivists deface Russian artists' Spotify pages. Trolls amplify a Musky meme. In our Industry Voices segment, Matt Howard from Virtru explains securing data at the employee edge. Our guest is Seth Blank from Valimail, to discuss email security and DMARC. And while trolls might like Mr.Musk, the crooks heart Mr. Gosling.For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news briefing:https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/12/205
2023-10-2630 minWhat's Working in WashingtonWhat's Working in Washington - Ep 497 - The Future of Data Protection - John AckerlyJohn Ackerly is the CEO and co-founder of Virtru, a global leader in data privacy and protection. Virtru's data encryption services are trusted by some of the world's largest companies, like Netflix and Verizon, and protect customers from the data mistakes we all make—whether clicking that suspicious link, or using the same password a few too many times. On today's episode, John shares cautionary tales of data breaches, discusses the growth of his organization, and sheds light on the future of data protection.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
2023-10-1928 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp13 | Guarding the Ivory Tower: The Complex Landscape of Data Security in Research Universities - A Discussion about Penn StateIn this latest Hash It Out, Virtru's CMO Matt Howard and Sales Director, Nikita Shenoy delve into the high-stakes world of data security compliance in research universities.
2023-09-2113 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp12 | Move Fast, Stay Secure: Efficient Security for High-Performing Support TeamsIn the latest Hash It Out episode, we dive into the world of Customer Support teams and gain insight into their day-to-day challenges. Virtru’s Senior Director of Customer Support, Alex Litoff, sits down with Senior Director, Solutions Engineer, Trevor Foskett, to walk through a “day in the life” of a high-performing support team, including the complex challenges his team experiences every day, handling vast amounts of sensitive information to deliver exceptional customer service, and ultimately building customer trust.
2023-08-0319 min
CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT TodayData Privacy with Rob McDonald
For the 59th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Rob McDonald, SVP of Strategy and Field CPO at Virtru and former CIO with Colin Hung replacing John Lynn on the episode. We kick off this episode with a discussion on data privacy. Where should healthcare organizations start and what are some cost-effective strategies that won’t break the bank to implement? Next, we talk about Zero Trust policies and how being data-centric is crucial to making it work. We also discuss where this policy is currently falling short in healthcare. McDonald th...
2023-07-3122 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp11 | Cybersecurity Challenges in Centralized Cloud Systems: Lessons Learned from the Microsoft Outlook BreachListen to industry experts as they discuss the attack on Microsoft's cloud-based Outlook email systems by a China-based hacker group, which resulted in the theft of a cryptographic key and unauthorized access to multiple Microsoft customer accounts.
2023-07-201h 00
Hash It Out PodcastEp10 | Another Day, Another Exploit: MS Cloud Vulnerability Exposes U.S. Government Email DataVirtru experts Rob McDonald and Peter Nancarrow discuss some of the details we have at this point surrounding the latest MS Cloud exploit that exposed US Government email data.
2023-07-1214 min
Virginia FocusVirginia Focus - Healthcare Apps & PrivacyClose to 84 million people use some type of healthcare app and many don't know that Health-related mobile and web apps are not bound by HIPAA, leaving room for risky data sharing practices. Virtru is a company that works for data security and privacy protection. On today's episode, we're talking to Mishi Choudhary, the General Counsel for Virtru to learn what ways you can protect your information.
2023-07-0630 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp9 | Workspace Does What Now?! Cracking the Code of Google Cloud’s New Privacy & Security BenefitsRepresentatives from Virtru and SADA discuss Gmail and Google Drive privacy benefits, decision to migrate to the cloud, organizational considerations, Google's privacy features, and client-side encryption.
2023-06-2718 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp8 | Zero-Trust Issues: AI's Footprint in CybersecurityThis discussion examines zero trust, data-centric security approach to AI, whilst underscoring the similarities in risks between email workflows and tools like ChatGPT.
2023-06-2024 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp7 | Confronting the MOVEit Zero-Day Exploit: A Race Against TimeOur team discusses the aftermath of a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer service.
2023-06-0512 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp6 | Effortless Encryption and Decryption: Enhancing User Experience and Data Protection for a Global EnterpriseEarlier this month, Virtru successfully deployed its Data Protection Gateway technology at a large global enterprise – one of the world's largest banks.
2023-05-1518 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp5 | Take the Wheel: How Auto Dealerships are Taking Control of Data in MotionThe deadline for FTC Safeguards is around the corner. Learn how Virtru has helped various auto dealerships get on the road to compliance.
2023-04-0527 min
Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services InsightsMatt Howard on the impact of Apple's end-to-end encryption on customer sentimentA proven executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years experience developing high-growth software companies, Matt serves as Virtu’s CMO and leads all aspects of the company’s go-to-market motion within the data protection and Zero Trust security ecosystems. Prior to Virtru, Matt served 6 years as SVP and CMO at Sonatype where he designed, built, and led global marketing and demand generation for a pioneer in software supply chain management and DevOps automation. Earlier in his career, Matt co-founded, developed, and successfully sold two software companies. He also led sales and marketing at USinternetworking (acquired by AT&T) and Groove Netw...
2023-04-0113 min
To The Point - CybersecurityKeep People At The Center of it All with Mishi Choudhary Part 2Joining the podcast this week is Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel at Virtru. Mishi shares with us some legal perspective on the privacy discussion including freedom of thought, the right to be forgotten, end-to-end encryption for protecting user data, finding a middle ground between meeting customer privacy demands and complying with legal requirements, getting to a federal privacy regulation, and so much more! You won't want to miss what is a truly spirited and candid conversation – in two parts! Mishi Choudhary SVP and General Counsel, Virtru A technology lawyer with over 17 ye...
2023-03-1434 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp4 | Data-Centric Security: What is it?Experts in Data-Centric Security, Virtru and Fluree talk all things Zero Trust, data interoperability and trends for data sharing in 2023.
2023-03-0926 min
To The Point - CybersecurityPrivacy: Keep People At The Center of it All with Mishi ChoudharyJoining the podcast this week is Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel at Virtru. Mishi shares with us some legal perspective on the privacy discussion including freedom of thought, the right to be forgotten, end-to-end encryption for protecting user data, finding a middle ground between meeting customer privacy demands and complying with legal requirements, getting to a federal privacy regulation, and so much more! You won't want to miss what is a truly spirited and candid conversation – in two parts! Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel, Virtru A technology lawyer with over 17 years of legal ex...
2023-03-0723 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp3 | The National Cybersecurity Strategy: A Shift in Responsibility to Software CompaniesVirtru experts discuss the impacts and implications of the newly outlined National Cybersecurity Strategy and what it means for software vendors and industry members. Components
2023-03-0624 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp2 | Recent DoD Email Server Exposure: Thoughts on Encrypting Unclassified, but Sensitive DataLearn what is known about this data leak and listen to Virtru thought leadership discuss considerations for protecting unclassified, but highly sensitive data.
2023-02-2211 min
Hash It Out PodcastEp1 | Who Gives a $@*# About Privacy Enhanced Cloud Computing?Gain perspective on the pros and cons of adopting privacy enhanced collaboration for business
2023-02-1632 min
CryptoMom2- Talk Show & Vodcast - Conversations With Jacqui & Others From Around The World.A Chat With Kevin A. McGrail | Securing Your Online Information | Tips & ChallengesJacqueline Cooper (CryptoMom2 & GBA Talk Show Host) speaks with Kevin A. McGrail (aka KAM; Entrepreneur & Security Expert) about the commercial application of blockchain, tips on how to secure online information, and the nature of cloud computing.
To learn more about the platform we discussed visit https://www.ditoweb.com/
Kevin (aka KAM) is the principal evangelist for Dito helping companies migrate, modernize & scale with Google Cloud. He specializes in network, e-mail, and business privacy and security. As a cloud specialist, he is a Google Workspace Top Contributor, Google Workspace Developer Experts, and Google Workspace Ambassador. H...
2022-11-0924 min
Crucial TechEpisode 6.8 Virtru offers privacy in period trackersPeriod and ovulation trackers have been around for quite a while but they are not, for the most part, privacy forward. In fact, according to the Mozilla foundation, only a few even have privacy policies. That is problematic for women in states that are criminalizing abortion where they are subpoenaing records of women even searching for options. Virtru, a security software company decided to fix that problem at and Def Con 2022 the demonstrated a concept app that put complete control of access to the data in the hands of the user. In preparation for Women's Equality Day on August 26...
2022-08-2424 min
To The Point - CybersecurityThe Human Price for Data and Privacy Protection with Rob McdonaldThis week Rob McDonald, SVP of Platform at Virtru joins the podcast to double-click into the privacy and data discussion. We explore subsidizing the pain of giving personal data in exchange for 'free' services, informed consent, regulation alone isn't a silver bullet, and what outcomes we could we drive when we combine user decisions with regulation. And he shares insights on behaviors that come with innovation, data as common denominator, regulations such as GDPR and CCPA as progress markers (and not the final destination), the criticality of the CIO/CISO as storyteller and recognizing our front line defenders are...
2022-08-0244 min
The Counter Culture Mom Show with Tina GriffinTeaching Our Kids How to Pursue Purity with Abstinence Educator Leslee UnruhLeslee Unruh, founder of the Abstinence Clearinghouse, established fifteen pregnancy resources centers across the country, but she didn’t stop there! She is one of America’s top educators on teaching the importance and blessing of choosing chastity before marriage. Having honest conversations with your kids about setting boundaries will help you regain control of what your children are learning about sex from the world. Leslee specializes in educating moms and dads on how to confidently discuss the topic of sex with their kids and points out the appalling, graphic sex education currently being taught in public schools. She stre...
2022-04-2226 min
Modern CTO#351 Will Ackerly - Controlling Who Has Access To Your Data & Keeping Bias Out of AIToday we’re talking to Will, the Co-Founder and CTO at Virtru. And we discuss how Virtru allows you to keep control over who has access to your data after you send it away. How Will holds over 25 patents, and how we can keep AI explainable and keep bias out of AI going forward. All of this right here, right now, on the ModernCTO Podcast! To learn more about Virtru, check them out at https://www.virtru.com/
2021-07-1251 min
Cloud and ClearEP 103 / COMMUNICATE SECURELY: SADA AND VIRTRU PARTNER TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS PROTECT, SHARE AND CONTROL DATAJoin #CloudNClear with Bill Smith, Chief Sales Officer at Virtru, a 25-year veteran focused on building high-performance, innovative sales teams that deliver immediate value to the commercial and public sector markets. He discusses the success of Virtru over the past 8 years, delves into how they're revolutionizing the #emailsecurity market, and provides insight into how they're enabling organizations to communicate securely in their high-value networks. Joe Kosco, Senior Vice President of Sales at SADA, steps in to host this week's episode about our SaaS Alliance Partner Virtru and the relationship they have established with Google Cloud. Bill mentions a...
2021-07-0629 minModern CTO#346 Rob McDonald - Reclaiming Data Sovereignty & True OwnershipToday we’re talking to Rob, the Senior Vice President of Platform at Virtru. And we discuss how Virtru empowers people to have control over who has access to their data. How it’s becoming possible to offer better user experiences without compromising security, and reclaiming the ideals of data sovereignty and true ownership. All of this, right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!To learn more about Virtru, check them out at https://www.virtru.com
2021-06-3059 min
TechTalk HealthcareSecurity, Strategy & ExecutionBrad & Dr. Jay interviews Rob McDonald, Executive Vice President of Platform at Virtru.
As a product management leader who drives excellence across fast-paced environments, processes, people, strategies and execution, Rob is focused on building and empowering high-performing teams that nurture a culture of problem-solving – making a path for faster iterations, learning, and high adaptability in complex and fast-changing markets.
Rob is known for managing multiple projects and working with cross-functional teams to inspire collaboration at all levels to deliver product excellence.
2021-04-2353 min
Talk Talent To MeVirtru Head of HR & Talent Conley HendersonConley explains the importance of Speed-to-Hire, how she's improved it, and the ins and outs of her remote onboarding strategy.
2021-03-2530 min
CaveatBuilding public trust.Dave's got the story of law enforcement using enhanced Stingray technology, Ben explains why IBM is no longer pursuing facial recognition technology, and later in the show our conversation with John Ackerly, CEO of Virtru Corporation. We’ll be discussing protecting our right to privacy in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. While this show covers legal topics, and Ben is a lawyer, the views expressed do not constitute legal advice. For official legal advice on any of the topics we cover, please contact your attorney. Links to stories:Agencies Spending Millions on 'Cro...
2020-06-1741 min
SC MediaDr. Andrea Little Limbago, Chief Social Scientist at VirtruDr. Andrea Little Limbago, Chief Social Scientist at Virtru, and SC Senior Reporter Bradley Barth talk about the human side of cybersecurity, a theme she was happy to see at RSA 2020 as she believes it indicates that the industry is finally moving beyond humans as the weakest link in cybersecurity.
2020-02-2723 min
CaveatThere is no back door.Dave shares a story about congress struggling to define acts of war in cyberspace. Ben has Apple's response to the DOJ's request to unlock yet another iPhone, and later in the show we interview Andrea Little Limbago the Chief Social Scientist at Virtru about her upcoming talk at the RSA Conference regarding the global battle against encryption. Links to stories: Congress struggles on rules for cyber warfare with Iran Apple responds to AG Barr over unlocking Pensacola shooter's phone: "No."Andrea L Limbago at RSA 2020Got a question you'd l...
2020-01-2240 min
Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR)DtSR Episode 377 - The Global War for Soft PowerWelcome to 2020, as Down the Security Rabbithole rolls on! This week we're back with a timely episode on the global war for soft power, with Andrea Limbago, Chief Social Scientist from Virtru. This is an interesting episode, touching on some topics such as privacy and censorship, and very timely. Highlights from this week's episode include... Andrea gives us a run-down on "soft power" and why it's important Raf starts down a rabbithole and gets "dropped" Andrea discusses how privacy regulation is impacting this space Guest Andrea Limbago ( @limbagoa ) - Chief Social Scientist...
2020-01-0741 min
Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann JohnsonCybersecurity and IoT: New Risks and How To Minimize ThemThis week, Ann chats with Dr. Andrea Little Limbago, a cybersecurity researcher, writer, keynote speaker, quant analyst, national security wonk, and computational social scientist at Virtru. Ann and Andrea pull the threads on how IoT can empower businesses to enrich and leverage AI, machine learning, and automation to achieve their goals, develop more predictive and analytics-based capabilities, satisfy customer demand, and fine tune operations in an era when both security risks are significant as cybercriminals can apply the same technology to their attacks. Listen in on their conversation about how CISOs and other business leaders can detect bad actors and defend their organizations...
2019-11-2526 min
State of Identity Podcast Series by LiminalVirtru: A Better Way to Protect and Share DataHost: Cameron D’Ambrosi: Principal, Client Services – OWILinkedin Twitter Guests: Andrea Limbago: Chief Social Scientist – Virtru Linkedin Twitter Joe Stuntz: Director of Federal – Virtru Linkedin Twitter Links: Virtru The post Virtru: A Better Way to Protect and Share Data appeared first on One World Identity.
2019-06-2032 min
CISO Series PodcastReal Housewives of CybersecurityCISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast and Series is available at CISOSeries.com. We're clawing each other's eyes out in the latest episode of the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This show, like all the previous ones is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson, CISO of Lyft. Our guest this week is Darren Death (@darrendeath), VP of InfoSec, CISO, ASRC Federal. Special thanks to Virtru for sponsoring this episode. As a reader, I know you're always worried about your data. That's why Virtru is providi...
2018-12-1731 minCISO Series PodcastAmerica's Next Top Data Privacy ViolatorCISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast and Series can be found at CISOSeries.com. A newly proposed provision in the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA) could result in jail time for intentional data privacy violations. We're not scared. We're still peeping into your digital lives on the latest episode of the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast. This show, like all the previous ones is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson, CISO of Lyft. Our sponsored guest this week is Will Ackerly, co-founder and CTO of Virtru.
2018-12-1032 minCISO Series PodcastWe'd Feel Safer if This Legitimate Email Was a Phishing AttackCISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast and Series has moved to CISOSeries.com. Why is our financial institution sending us an email suggesting we click on a link to log into our account? On this episode of the CISO/Security Vendor Relationship Podcast we educate your customers and your marketing department about suspicious looking emails. This show, like all the previous ones is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), founder of Spark Media Solutions and Mike Johnson, CISO of Lyft. Our guest this week is Chenxi Wang, managing general partner, Rain Capital. Special...
2018-11-1330 min
Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and TroubleshootingThe “Man Looking Over Your Shoulder” Attack – Mac Geek Gab 711Ever send mail to the wrong address accidentally? Ever want to ask your Mac its serial number? Notifications ever get in your way? All those questions are answered in the just the first segment of the show. Listen for more about syncing your Photos without iCloud Photo Library, managing your calendars, and much more! Press play and learn at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks!Note: Shownotes are complete!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 711 for Monday, May 28, 2018
00:02:10 QT-Manage Mail > Window > Previous Recipients
00:05:11 Andrew-QT-Siri on macOS adds extra info
00:06:47 Lawyer Jeff-iPhone X...
2018-05-2800 minMac Geek GabThe “Man Looking Over Your Shoulder” Attack – Mac Geek Gab 711Ever send mail to the wrong address accidentally? Ever want to ask your Mac its serial number? Notifications ever get in your way? All those questions are answered in the just the first segment of the show. Listen for more about syncing your Photos without iCloud Photo Library, managing your calendars, and much more! Press play and learn at least five new things along with your two favorite geeks!Note: Shownotes are complete!
Chapters/Timestamps/Stuff mentioned:
00:00:00 Mac Geek Gab 711 for Monday, May 28, 2018
00:02:10 QT-Manage Mail > Window > Previous Recipients
00:05:11 Andrew-QT-Siri on macOS adds extra info
00:06:47 Lawyer Jeff-iPhone X...
2018-05-2800 min
The Boom Real Estate PodcastEpisode 002 - Yo’ Rep, Yo’ Calling CardEpisode 002 - Yo’ Rep, Yo’ Calling Card SHOW NOTES Discussion of apostrophes [1:42] The most helpful piece of advice you’ll get today [2:59] The Sleep-On-It Rule [3:56] Boom Therapy Session [4:40] How yo’ rep will affect yo’ listings [5:50] Boom Quiz Show [6:57] How yo’ rep will affect yo’ buyers [9:30] Spoiler from Todd—the handwritten note [12:15] How yo’ rep will affect to’ brokerage [13:50] How yo’ rep will affect you with other agents, industry pros [15:56] Fighting for your client vs. Burning bridges [17:05] Protecting yo’ reputation [18:31] Doppelgängers [18:44] Being a professional [20:54]
2016-04-2826 min
CERIAS Weekly Security Seminar - Purdue UniversityKent Seamons, Usable Secure Webmail for Grassroots Adoption Recent concerns about government surveillance have focused attention on secure communication tools for the masses. The security properties of these tools receive more attention than their usability properties. This talk will cover our recent effort to design a usable secure webmail system. We have conducted a number of studies to analyze existing tools and our own systems to determine whether these tools are usable by the masses to communicate securely. Most recently, to determine whether secure email is ready for grassroots adoption, we conducted a laboratory user study that recruits pairs of novice users to install and use several...
2016-03-2355 min