
The Cyber Security Matters Podcast
A series of interviews with key leaders in the cybersecurity industry, brought to you by the cybersecurity team at neuco, a specialist global recruitment and executive search firm.
Episodes
AI Agent Authentication & the Future of Identity Security – Ep. 72 – Brian Bell, FusionAuth
In this episode of Cyber Security Matters, brought to you by neuco, hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose sit down with Brian Bell, CEO of FusionAuth, to explore why customer identity has evolved from a back-office IT function into mission-critical infrastructure, and what the rise of AI agents means for the future of authentication and access management.Key Topics CoveredHow Brian's career across
Fix It, Don't Just Find It: How AI Is Finally Solving Vulnerability Management – Episode 71 – Dominik Richter, Mondoo
In Episode 71 of Cyber Security Matters, hosts HarryBaldwin and Matt Rose sit down with Dominik Richter, Co-Founder and CPO of Mondoo, the agentic vulnerability management platform that doesn't just findsecurity flaws, it actually fixes them. Dom's journey into cybersecurity started with the 1995 film Hackers (and yes, Angelina Jolie may have played a part), which sent him down a path of l
Securing the Agentic Endpoint: How Manifold Is Building AI Detection & Response - Episode 70 - Mike McKenna, Manifold Security
Mike McKenna, Co-Founder and CRO of Manifold Security, to dig into why the jump from LLMs to autonomous agents is the biggest inflexion point in cybersecurity and why most existing security tools aren't built for it. Mike's path into cyber started with a stroke of luck: his then-girlfriend (now wife) fielded a cold recruiting call for Coalfire and pointed them his way. What followed was ei
AI Is Making Social Engineering Unstoppable, Here's What You Need to Know - Episode 69 – Bobby Ford, Doppel
In this episode of Cyber Security Matters, hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose sit down with Bobby Ford, Chief Strategy & Experience Officer at Doppel, to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the social engineering threat landscape. With nearly three decades in cybersecurity, from founding member of the Pentagon's Computer Incident Response Team to CISO roles at Exelis, Abbott, Unilever
Securing the Future of Software: ASPM, AI Code & the New AppSec Frontier | Episode 68 | Liav Caspi, Legit Security
Application security has always been a balancing act but AI-generated code has tipped the scales entirely. In this episode, Harry and Matt sit down with Liav Caspi, Co-Founder & CTO of Legit Security, to explore how organisations can secure modern software pipelines without slowing development to a crawl. From his early days in Israel's elite cyber intelligence Unit 8200, to co-founding on
Stopping Ransomware Before It Starts - Episode 67, Glenn Wilkinson, Agger Labs
From dial-up curiosity to killing ransomware in milliseconds, Glenn Wilkinson has been inside the attacker's mind his entire career, and now he's using it to defend you. Hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose sit down with Glenn Wilkinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Agger Labs, for a wide-ranging conversation covering Glenn's journey from self-taught teenage hacker in the 90s to serial founder,
People Over Product: What Really Makes Cybersecurity Startups Succeed - Episode 66, Alison Eastaway, Push Security
In this episode of the Cyber Security Matters podcast, hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose sit down with Alison Eastaway, VP of People and Culture at Push Security. Alison brings a refreshingly pragmatic perspective to the often-overlooked human infrastructure behind high-growth startups and shares why, in cybersecurity especially, the team really is everything. Alison's career is anything but c
Proactive Cyber Defense & Offensive Security Leadership - Episode 65, Ray Ruemmele, Evolve Security
In this episode of Cyber Security Matters, hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose sit down with Ray Ruemmele, Chief Revenue Officer at Evolve Security.Ray shares insights from his 20+ year journey through enterprise technology, from selling typewriter ribbons at IBM to leading offensive security initiatives. The conversation explores the evolution of proactive cybersecurity, building high-performing te
Why $50 Bribes Are Breaching Enterprises - Ep64 - Michael Waite, Dune Security
On this episode of Cyber Security Matters, hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose sit down with Michael Waite, Co-founder and CTO of Dune Security. Michael shares his journey from enterprise consulting to building a venture-backed startup tackling one of security's stickiest problems: the human element.Episode SummaryMichael discusses how traditional security awareness training fails to change huma
Why Patience Beats Shortage in Cyber Security - Episode 63 - Benny Czarny, OPSWAT
Welcome to Episode 63 of the Cyber Security Matters Podcast, brought to you by neuco. In this episode, hosts Gia Thomas and Harry Baldwin sit down with Benny Czarny, Founder and CEO of OPSWAT, for a wide-ranging conversation about rethinking cybersecurity from the ground up, the power of patience in building teams, and what inspired him to write his upcoming book Cybersecurity Upside Down. With ov
Why IAM Is a People Problem - Episode 62 - Dr. Heiko Klarl, Nexis
Welcome to Episode 62 of the Cybersecurity Matters Podcast, brought to you by neuco.In this episode, hosts Tom Wilding and Gia Thomas sit down with Dr. Heiko Klarl, CEO of Nexis, for an insightful conversation about identity and access management, cybersecurity leadership, and the evolving challenges facing enterprise security teams.With over 20 years of experience in security and IAM, Heiko share
Hypervisor Security & Team Building - Ep 61 - Austin Gadient, Vali Cyber
Join us for Episode 61 of the Cybersecurity Matters Podcast as we sit down with Austin Gadient, CTO and Co-Founder of Vali Cyber, a company revolutionising Linux and hypervisor security. Austin shares his journey from the Air Force Academy's competitive hacking team to securing the nation's satellite infrastructure, and ultimately co-founding Vali Cyber after raising $20 million in funding
Social Engineering Psychology - Ep 60 - Boris Goncharov, AMATAS & Plainsea
In Episode 60 of the Cybersecurity Matters Podcast, we sit down with Boris Goncharov, Chief Strategy Officer at Plainsea and Co-Founder of AMATAS. With over 20 years of experience in information security, Boris brings a refreshingly unconventional perspective to cybersecurity, shaped by his background in fine art and philosophy.Boris shares his fascinating journey from aspiring painter to cybersec
Partner Ecosystems & AI Security - Episode 59 - Norman Currie, Bricklayer AI
In Episode 59 of the Cybersecurity Matters Podcast, we sit down with Norman Currie, Head of Customer & Partner Experience at Bricklayer AI. With two decades of cybersecurity leadership across market-leading companies including McAfee, Hunters, Expel, and Optiv, Norman brings invaluable insights into building successful security organisations.Norman discusses how Bricklayer is taking a unique a
People-Centric Security & Nudge Theory - Episode 58 - Tim Ward, Redflags
In Episode 58 of the Cybersecurity Matters podcast, we sit down with Tim Ward, Co-Founder and CEO of Redflags, to explore how behavioural science is transforming cybersecurity. With nearly 30 years of experience in corporate IT and cybersecurity consulting, Tim shares why traditional security awareness training often fails and how real-time contextual nudges can create lasting behaviour change.We
Making Cybersecurity Training Engaging - Ep 57 - Rune Knudsen, Moxso
In Episode 57 of the Cybersecurity Matters Podcast, we welcome Rune Knudsen, CEO and Co-Founder of Moxso, a Copenhagen-based cybersecurity company revolutionising how organisations approach human-less security through AI-driven adaptive security awareness.Rune shares his entrepreneurial journey from consultant to CEO, discussing the challenges of building a fast-growing startup in Denmark's co
Hardware Security Threats & Supply Chain Risks - Ep 56 - Bentsi Ben-Atar, Sepio Systems
Join us for Episode 56 of the Cyber Security Matters Podcast as we speak with Bentsi Ben-Atar, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Sepio Systems, about the critical yet often overlooked world of hardware-based cybersecurity threats.In this episode, Bentsi shares his remarkable journey from a hardware-obsessed child to serving seven years in the IDF's elite intelligence unit to co-foundin
Deepfake Defence Alex Lisle on Protecting Reality - Cybersecurity Matters EP54
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Alex Lisle, CTO of Reality Defender, who brings 25 years of cybersecurity innovation to the fight against deepfakes and synthetic media manipulation. We explore how Reality Defender's multi-modal approach is protecting enterprises, governments, and high-profile individuals from increasingly sophisticated synthetic media attacks. Alex provides eye-ope
From Hacker to $65M Startup - Ep 54 - Tal Kollender, Remedio
Join Matt Rose and Harry Baldwin for Episode 54 of the Cyber Security Matters Podcast as we sit down with Tal Kollender, CEO and Co-Founder of Remedio, who's tackling one of enterprise security's biggest blind spots - misconfigurations. With over 20 years in cyber security, Tal shares her remarkable journey from discovering hacking as a teenager playing online games, through military intel
Breaking Barriers in Cybersecurity - Emily Long, CEO Edera - Episode 53
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Emily Long, CEO and Co-Founder of Edera, as she shares her unconventional journey from finance and accounting at KPMG to leading a cutting-edge cybersecurity startup.Emily takes us through her remarkable career path, beating the odds as a female founder (less than 2% of women teams get VC funding), and her mission to revolutionise proactive security in th
Breaking Cybersecurity Dogma with Mike Wiacek - Stairwell CTO | Ep 52 Cybersecurity Matters
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Mike Wiacek, Founder and CTO of Stairwell, as he shares his unconventional journey from washing dishes to becoming a cybersecurity pioneer. Mike takes us through his remarkable career spanning the NSA, Google (including his pivotal role in Operation Aurora), and his current mission to revolutionise threat detection.Topics:- The serendipitous "burri
Product Leadership in Cyber - Tal Herman, Orchid Security - Cyber Security Matters 51
Join hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose as they welcome Tal Herman, Chief Product Officer at Orchid Security and former VP of Product Management at Okta, for an insightful discussion about product leadership in cybersecurity. With over 20 years of experience in identity and access management, Tal shares her journey from accidentally stumbling into cybersecurity to building Okta's identity gover
The Future of Cyber Threat Intelligence - Episode 50 - Marco Riccardi, Founder & CEO of QuoIntelligence
Join hosts Matt Rose and Harry Baldwin as they sit down with Marco Riccardi, founder and CEO of QuoIntelligence, for an enlightening discussion about the evolution of cyber threat intelligence. Marco shares his fascinating journey from military psychological warfare to becoming a threat intelligence pioneer, explaining how his unique background in philosophy, geopolitics, and technical expertise s
Mobile Virtualization, The Future of Enterprise Security - Episode 49 - Wayne Lewandowski, CRO at Hypori
Join hosts Tom Wilding and Harry Baldwin as they welcome Wayne Lewandowski, Chief Revenue Officer at Hypori, for an in-depth discussion on sales leadership in the cybersecurity industry. Wayne shares his journey from traditional IT sales into cybersecurity, revealing what makes great salespeople tick and how to build high-performing teams in the fast-paced world of cyber sales. Learn about Hypori'
Quantum-Safe Cryptography, Preparing PKI for the Future - Episode 48 - Tomas Gustavsson, Chief PKI Officer of Keyfactor
Join hosts Harry Baldwin and Matt Rose as they sit down with Tomas Gustavsson, Chief PKI Officer at Keyfactor, for an in-depth exploration of Public Key Infrastructure's evolution and future.Tomas, a true pioneer in PKI since 1994, shares his journey from founding the open-source EJBCA project to co-founding PrimeKey and eventually joining Keyfactor. Discover how PKI has transformed from gover
Human and Machine Identities: The Security Challenge - Episode 47 - Ashish Shah, Co-founder of Andromeda Security
Join hosts Harry Baldwin and Daisy Steel as they delve into the world of identity security with Ashish Shah, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Andromeda Security, who reveals how the cybersecurity landscape is evolving to address the growing challenges of human and non-human identity management.Throughout the episode, Ashish shares his journey from software development to product management
Adopting Cyber Insurance - Episode 46 - Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, CEO of Defense.com
Join us and Oliver Pinson-Roxburgh, the CEO of Defense.com, as we unpack the challenges facing SMEs regarding cyber security. We touch on everything from cyber insurance to critical thinking and how to use both to defend organisations.
Oliver explained why education is so important, especially with the rise of phishing attacks and the increased financial strain on SMEs in the current economy.
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Growing Successful Partnerships - Episode 45 - Yumi Nishiyama, Director of Strategic Alliances at Anvilogic
Discover the connection between martial arts and the cyber security sector in this insightful episode with Yumi Nishiyama, the Director of Strategic Alliances at Anvilogic.
Yumi shared her perspectives on everything from AI to partnerships within the industry.
Listen now to find out how women can come together to create powerful networks and enact change in the cyber security world.
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Tackling Social Engineering Prevention - Episode 44 - David DellaPelle, Co-Founder & CEO of Dune Security
How can the cyber security sector tackle social engineering prevention? In this episode, we were joined by David DellaPelle, the Co-Founder & CEO of Dune Security, to find out.
David also shared his path into the cyber security industry, as well as his experience as an entrepreneur and advice for other early-stage leaders.
Tune in to find out how you can protect your organisation and employ
APIs Role in Securing The Cloud - Episode 43 - Tristan Kalos, Co-Founder & CEO of Escape
Discover the challenges of API security with Tristan Kalos, the Co-Founder and CEO of Escape.
Tristan joined us to share Escape’s founding story, including his experience of being hacked, which led to him creating a cyber security solution. He also touched on the developing realm of API security and the solutions that Escape offers.
Tune in to find out more about the API sector.
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Cyber Women of the Channel Roundtable - Episode 42 - Deborah Caldwell from Illumio, Sara Verri from Nozomi Networks, Christine Camp from Conatus Advisors, Surja Chatterjea from Cobalt
Welcome to a special roundtable edition of The Cyber Security Matters Podcast, which features four special guests:
Deborah Caldwell, the Global Channel Account Director at Illumio
Sara Verri, the Global Head of Field & Partner Marketing at Nozomi Networks
Christine Camp, the Fractional Chief Partner Officer at Conatus Advisors
Surja Chatterjea, the Senior Director of Channels and Al
Creating Holistic Cloud Security - Episode 41 - Raf Chiodo, Chief Revenue Officer & Shai Alon, Director of AI Innovation at Orca Security
Explore the benefits of combining AI and Cloud security with Raf Chiodo and Shai Alon, the Chief Revenue Officer and Director of AI Innovation at Orca Security.
The pair joined us to shed light on the innovation happening at Orca Security around making security solutions accessible through the integration of AI language models and holistic security approaches.
Listen in to find out how you can s
SMBs’ Cyber Security Challenges - Episode 40 - Amanda Berlin, Director of Incident Detection Engineering at Blumira
Meet Amanda Berlin, the Director of Incident Detection Engineering at Blumira, Author of The Defensive Security Handbook, Co-Host of the Breaking Down Security Podcast, and CEO of Mental Health Hackers.
She joined us to talk about everything from SMBs’ cyber security challenges to the importance of creating awareness for roles in the sector, and plenty inbetween.
Tune in for a fascinating episod
The Importance of Regulatory Compliance in the Age of Technical Transformation - Episode 39 - Jake Bernardes, Field CISO at anecdotes & Ido Shlomo, Co-founder & CTO of Token Security
Explore the realms of machine-first approach to identity and security in this double-feature episode, with special guests Jake Bernardes, the Field CISO at anecdotes, and Ido Shlomo, the Co-founder & CTO of Token Security.
They touched on the importance of regulatory compliance in the age of technical transformation, as our security landscape shifts with each emerging technology.
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Changes in AI Governance & Compliance - Episode 38 - Patrick Sullivan, VP of Strategy and Innovation at A-Lign
Get to grips with AI certification and governance with this episode’s guest, Patrick Sullivan, the VP of Strategy and Innovation at A-Lign. Patrick joined us to shed some light on the growing security concerns around AI adoption across the Cyber Security industry.
He also discussed the changing talent trends as companies adapt their teams to meet these challenges.
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Mastering the Basics of Cloud Security - Episode 37 - Matthew Chiodi, Chief Trust Officer at Cerby
Take 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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Keeping Up With Trends as a Startup - Episode 36 - Julia Doronina, Co-founder and CMO at G-71 Security
Join us as we delve into the challenging world of cyber security startups with Julia Doronina, the Co-founder and CMO at G-71 Security. In this episode, we take a look at the factors that make a startup successful in our sector, from competitor analysis to mindset.
We also talked about the importance of continuous learning and personal development throughout a startup team.
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How To Mitigate Third Party Risk & Run A Successful Start Up - Episode 35 - Alexandre Sieira, Co-Founder and CTO of Tenchi Security
Entrepreneurs are a valuable part of the cyber security industry. We were joined by Alexandre Sieira, the Co-Founder and CTO of Tenchi Security, to discuss his experiences creating a startup in the sector.
We also touched on Alexandre’s views on training and its impact on today’s talent issues.
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Succeeding in the Cyber Security Industry as a Woman - Episode 34 - Julia Weimer, Director of Professional Services, EMEA at Lacework
Gender diversity and equality have been growing issues across most industries in recent years. In this episode of The Cyber Security Matters Podcast, Julia Weimer, the Director of Professional Services, EMEA at Lacework, joined us to discuss the state of gender diversity in the cyber security sector.
We touched on the importance of allies, mentoring and sponsorship, as well as addressing the need
The Email Security Market - Episode 33 - Sam Hutchinson, Co-Founder and CEO of Sendmarc
Email security is a vital element of companies’ Cyber Security concerns, but it is often overlooked. In this episode of The Cyber Security Matters Podcast, we spoke with Sam Hutchinson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Sendmarc, about the immense opportunities for growth in the sector.
We also discussed Sam’s experiences of entrepreneurship and his views on leadership, autonomy, and talent.
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Software Supply Chain Security: Securing DevOps Against Supply Chain Attacks - Episode 32 - Luis Rodríguez Berzosa, CTO at Xygeni
The software supply chain is a key area of cyber security. In this episode of The Cyber Security Matters Podcast we were joined by Luis Rodríguez Berzosa, the Chief Technology Officer at Xygeni, to explore the changing challenges of securing the software supply chain.
We also discussed the importance of adopting risk-assessment mindsets and analysing the actions and motivations of attackers.
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Securing Mobile Applications and the Cyber Talent Shortage - Episode 31 - Chris Roeckl, Chief Product Officer at Appdome
Mobile application security is a growing part of the Cyber Security industry. To help us understand and address those challenges, we were joined by Chris Roeckl, the Chief Product Officer at Appdome, in this episode of The Cyber Security Matters Podcast.
We also discussed his fascinating background, the route he took into mobile application security, and the talent shortage in this area of Cyber
Addressing the Cyber Security Talent Shortage - Episode 30 - Crystal Poenisch, Director of Product Marketing at Chainguard
Building an innovative team in the Cyber Security industry can be a challenging task. Join us as we talk to Crystal Poenisch, the Director of Product Marketing at Chainguard, about how startups can overcome the talent shortage in this episode of The Cyber Security Matters Podcast.
During this conversation, we touched on unique hiring strategies, the state of the sector and Crystal’s tips for sett
Defending Critical Infrastructure: Insights into OT and IoT Security - Episode 29 - Dmitriy Viktorov, Chief Technology Officer at Tosibox
Talent shortages are one of the biggest obstacles for cyber security companies. Join us as we find out what steps you can take to overcome these challenges with Dmitriy Viktorov, the Chief Technology Officer at Tosibox.
In this episode we discuss the importance of diversity in the sector, how to expand your team’s skill sets, and how to keep up with modern technology in cyber security.
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Empowering Diversity: Navigating the Path to Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategies for Inclusivity - Episode 28 - Aarti Gadhia, Principal Security Specialist at Microsoft
Aarti, one of the Top 20 Women in Cyber Security Canada, changemaker, and founder of SHE & Standout To Lead, shares insights on fostering diversity and inclusion in the workforce.
Join us as we explore her inspiring leadership journey and the challenges she has overcome!
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OT Security, Lecturing and Leadership - Episode 27 - Nurettin Erginoz, CTO at Radiflow
Nurettin Erginoz, active cyber security lecturer and CTO at OT Security business Radiflow, joined us to discuss his thoughts on OT Security, and the importance of staying up to date with trends in cyber security.
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Exploring AI and Innovation in the Industry - Episode 26 - Simon Hunt, CPO at Reveald
Cyber Security leader and innovator, Simon Hunt, shares with us his unconventional path into cybersecurity and the story behind SafeBoot and McAfee.
We dive into where it all started and gain Simon’s insight into the current state of the cybersecurity industry.
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SSE Forum and neuco Cyber Security Matters Podcast Special – Episode 25 - Jaye Tillson & John Spiegel, Co-Founders of SSE Forum
In this episode we are joined by SSE Forum hosts and Axis/HPE/Arub networks field CTO’s Jaye Tillson and John Speigel!
In this special podcast collaboration we covered the SSE Forum, SASE, zero trust, ransomware and pineapple on pizza.
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Cloud Conversations, Bridging Tech and the Human Side of Cybersecurity - Episode 24 - Michele Chubirka, Staff Cloud Security Advocate at Google
Michele has expertise in Cloud-Native technologies and held key roles as a technology strategist, architect, writer, speaker, and industry analyst, working with companies like Bank of America and Capital One and more recently as a cloud security advocate for Google!
We discuss all things tech, security and the importance of the human side of Cyber Security!
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The Evolution of Cyber Risk - Episode 23 - Ira Winkler, Field CISO & VP of CYE
We were joined by industry leader, award-winning CISO and Security author Ira Winkler, who is currently the Field CISO and VP of CYE.
We explore Ira’s biggest influences, the current state of cyber security risk, the impact of machine learning, the writing of Spies Among US and You Can Stop Stupid, CYE's unique take on cyber risk and much more!
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Navigating Cyber Landscapes: CISO Insights and the future of Data Loss Prevention - Episode 22 - Chris Denbigh-White, Chief Security Officer at Next DLP
Introducing, Chief Security Officer at Next DLP, Chris Denbigh-White as we delve into his extensive 14-year cyber security journey shaped by the MET police. Exploring: AI safety, data loss prevention, impactful communication, and the future of the field.
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From Agent to CISO: Exploring Cybersecurity - Episode 21 - Mark Daniel Bowling, Chief Risk, Security, and Information Security Officer at ExtraHop
Join us as Mark Daniel Bowling, Chief Risk, Security, and Information Security Officer at ExtraHop, shares his journey from special agent & cyber crimes investigator for the FBI to CISO for Extrahop.
We explore AI, security technology selection & the evolution of the detection and response space.
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Unveiling the Power and Everyday applications of APIs - Episode 20 - Jeremy Ventura, Director, Security Strategy & Field CISO at ThreatX
Introducing, Jeremy Ventura the Director of Security Strategy and Field CISO of leading API Security vendor ThreatX.
Jeremy has been in the industry for over 10 years and we discuss the rise of API security, the everyday history of API Security, carefully embracing AI, diversity in the industry & the now indispensable role of a CISO.
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Understanding ZeroTrust & is the Cloud really more secure? - Episode 19 - Abhishek Singh, Co-Founder & CEO of Araali Networks
Introducing Abhishek, the visionary Co-founder & CEO of Araali Networks, boasting an impressive 25-year journey steeped in expertise across Cyber Security, Zero Trust, Cloud Security, Engineering & Business domains.
With a remarkable past as the Co-Founder/VP of Engineering at Tetration Analytics, Abhishek discusses Zero Trust, vulnerability awareness, the future of the industry and is th
Journey to being a CISO, AI, & talent shortage: Myth or reality? - Episode 18 - Jake Bernardes, CISO at Whistic
We were joined by Jake Bernardes CISO for Whistic.
Jake has over 10 years experience in business, cyber security, risk & privacy. Jake has unique expertise previously acting as a principal consultant for NCC, KPMG & IBM working with large global enterprises.
We discussed all things recruitment, hiring, being a CISO and AI.
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Unleashing potential: AI, & Mentoring & Cyber Security Talent - Episode 17 - David Stapleton, CISO at CyberGRX
Join us with David Stapleton, CISO at CyberGRX, as we discover the pivotal role of AI within the Cyber Security industry; as a transformative catalyst for good, and the navigation of risks and legal challenges it presents.
We also explore the intrinsic value of fundamental security over the latest trendy tech and gain an understanding of the importance of mentoring and educating the Cyber Securit
I love tinkering, but I always came at security from the people side - Episode 16 - Ivan Milenkovic, Group CISO at Webhelp
Ivan Milenkovic, Group CISO at Webhelp, shares his 20 years of experience in Cyber Security and discusses the importance of partnerships, culture, and leadership – alongside know-how on managing a large security team within a fast-evolving landscape. We also discussed the challenging role of a CISO and the critical need for continuous learning & development.
It was a pleasure to have Ivan on
From mastering stakeholder and Regulatory compliance, to ‘is the corporate world losing grip on Cyber Risk?' - Episode 15 - Adam Gwinnet, CISO & CTO for Nine23.
As a CISO with a legal background, Adam has managed stakeholders within heavily regulated state sectors, held positions at various organisations, including the Department for Constitutional Affairs, the UK ministry of justice, her Majesty’s Courts & Tribunals Service, and the Metropolitan Police.
In our conversation we dive into how to bring a cybercriminal to justice & Adam's transiti
Diversity and Inclusion in the Cyber Sector starts from the top - Episode 14 - Hajar El Haddaoui, Senior Director and board member of Womens International and MOD ELLE
An international executive, senior director, regular visitor to the Silicon Valley R&D Lab and leader of sales team for NTT focusing on managed security.
Hajar El Haddaoui is a member of the board for both WIN Womens international and MOD ELLE – both aimed at inspiring & supporting women in business.
Listen to this episode and enjoy!
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I’ve always enjoyed helping CISOs to achieve - Episode 13 - Ronnen Brunner, Senior Vice President of International Sales at Ironscales
Former CIO for Israel’s Ministry of Justice, Ronnen began his commercial career at EMC, before specialising in Cyber Security sales leadership at Vodafone, and NDR vendor ExtraHop. Currently Senior Vice President for disruptive Email Security platform Ironscales, he brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to a wide-ranging conversation.
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Assets connected to the Internet just keep going up! - Episode 12 - Huxley Barbee, Security Evangelist at runZero
Huxley’s software & systems background sparked a twenty year career in Cyber including Practice Lead of Security Orchestration at Cisco, Security Product marketing at Datadog, and now evangelist & marketer for Series A Cyber asset management solution runZero.
Passionate about the security community, he also runs local event BSides NYC!
Enjoy!
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Big Data Privacy and Security Challenges, explained by a global CISO - Episode 11 - Dr Rebecca Wynn, Global Chief Security Strategist & CISO at Click Solutions Group
An International CISO & global privacy expert and privacy expert, Dr Rebecca Wynn has over 20 years of experience in Cyber Security.
Often named one of the top women in Cyber Security – Dr Wynn’s led large security teams in both investment & medical sectors – and is currently consulting Enterprise clients on their security strategy. She’s also on the advisory board for CyberWire - and has
For CISOs, It’s All About The Best Product For Their Particular Situation - Episode 10 - Marco Pineda, Experienced Global CISO
An International CISO with a particular specialism in the finance industry – Marco has over twenty years of experience in information security.
Beginning his career as an engineer, in the early 2000s Marco took on a Director-Level role for Morgan Stanley. Progressing his career in security & risk leadership roles – he spent the best part of a decade at JP Morgan, making a big move from his nat
Conversations with a female leader in Vulnerability Management - Episode 9 - Jennifer Cox Head of Communications at Cyber Women Ireland
This is one not to miss, Jennifer is a multi-award-winning advocate for Women in tech and a female leader in the cyber space , specifically Vulnerability Management.
We discuss vulnerability management, mentoring, women in cyber, and how the industry is evolving.
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Diversity, Human Rights and Cyber - What's the link? - Episode 8 - Alexandra Godoi Information Security GRC Lead at Oxfam
In this podcast neuco talks with Alexandra Godoi who was named as a top 30 female Cyber Security leader of 2022. Alexandra brings an interesting mix of Cyber and Human Rights to the podcast as Information Security GRC Lead at Oxfam.
We discuss access to internet, pressure on the end users and women in cyber.
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The Cyber Sector From a Female General Manager's Perspective - Episode 7 - Karla Reffold, General Manager at Orpheus Cyber
In this podcast we discuss two main topics – diversity in cyber and how the cyber sector is evolving.
Great insights from Karla Reffold, General Manager at Orpheus Cyber, Board Advisor, and American Cyber Awards judge.
Karla was one of the top 3 finalists in the “Entrepreneur of the Year” category at the Cybersecurity Women of the Year awards in 2022 among many other awards. Tune in for an insight
Adoption of API and Microservices Based Architecture is Inevitable - Episode 6 - Chuck Herrin, CTO at WIB
Chuck is currently the CTO of an industry leading API security vendor and has over 15 years’ experience in senior and board level IT security roles.
In the last twenty years in security, he’s acted as an attacker, a defender, and most recently, a builder!
In this episode, we talk everything API!
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The Language for Cyber Needs to be Risk - Episode 5 - Sean Blenkhorn, Vice President, Worldwide Sales Engineering at Axonius
Insightful Canadian Sean has held a variety of strategic leadership roles for some of the World’s fastest growing Security vendors. A global conference regular & pre-sales expert, he explains how he saw his customer needs evolve during the pandemic, and why the pace of innovation makes him bullish about Cyber’s continued growth.
Enjoy another fascinating episode.
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A Woman's Place At The Cyber Security Table - Episode 4 - Isabel Bardsley-Garcia, Director of Information Security & Technology at Helion
Having led and driven the transformation and automation of national cyber security consulting services for over 18 years, Isabel knows what she’s talking about when it comes to the Cyber sector.
An experienced and successful woman, Isabel discusses her take on the cyber world as a woman and a leader.
In this episode, we discuss why cyber security isn't just for missiles, how vendors are trying
Executive Motivation Sometimes Drives People To Do The Wrong Things - Episode 3 - Caleb Barlow, Founder & CEO at Cylete
After building the World’s 1st Immersive Cyber Range at IBM, Caleb became President & CEO of Redspin & CynergisTek – with a focus on consulting the Healthcare sector. Caleb is now Founder & CEO at Cylete.
A true Cyber spokesperson and entrepreneur, you can catch him on TED Talks or Prime Time news – or advising investment firms on the right security businesses to target.
In this episod
Intelligence is the only way to get proactive in the World - Episode 2 - AJ Fox, VP of Intelligence at ZeroFox
An intel specialist throughout his career, AJ is currently VP of Intelligence for external cyber security company ZeroFox - and has over twenty year’s experience as a leader, transitioning from a military background to senior intelligence roles - he’s also worked for other major firms like Symantec and Anomali.
Bringing his Intel knowledge to the Commercial world after a career in the military,
I’m a programmer & builder first, it helps me see things from my clients perspective - Episode 1 - Girish Redekar, CoFounder at Sprinto.com
Joining us for the first episode of the Cyber Security Matters podcast is Girish Redekar, CoFounder at Sprinto.com!
Now a serial entrepreneur on his second successful start up, Girish is a keen coder who literally built his businesses by hand! Having sold SaaS recruitment platform RecruiterBox, he’s taken what he learnt to found Sprinto – a Cloud delivered solution providing automated InfoSec SOC
Welcome to Cyber Security Matters
A series of interviews with key leaders through the Cyber Security industry.
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