Security You Should Know
Security You Should Know is a podcast from the CISO Series that offers a concise, no-nonsense look at security solutions in just 15 minutes. Hosted by Rich Stroffolino, each episode brings together one security vendor and two security leaders to break down a real-world problem and the solution trying to fix it. The show covers how to explain the issue to your CEO, what the solution actually does and doesn't do, and how the pricing model works. Security leaders ask tough questions to see what sets each vendor apart.
Episodes
Proving Readiness with TryHackMe
In this episode, Ashu Savani, co-founder of TryHackMe, explains how the company's Live Breach product puts teams inside fully-executed, realistic breach simulations built around the threat actors and tech stacks they face, building the reflexes and reporting security leaders need before a real incident hits. Joining him are Roland Toussaint, Senior Director of Incident Response and Security Engin
Bringing Privacy to AI Models with TrustedRouter
In this episode, Joseph Perla, founder and CEO at TrustedRouter, explains how his company's confidential-computing-based LLM router lets teams send prompts to hundreds of AI models while cryptographically verifying, rather than simply trusting, that no one, including TrustedRouter itself, can see the data passing through. Joining him are TC Niedzialkowski, former head of IT & security at Opendoo
Simplifying MDR for SMBs with ThreatDown
In this episode, Dean Shroll, senior director of sales engineering at ThreatDown, explains how the company's Nebula and OneView consoles simplify protection across Mac, Linux, and Windows endpoints while its managed detection and response team absorbs the 24/7 monitoring that resource-constrained teams can't staff on their own. Joining him are Jonathan Waldrop, CISO at Acoustic, and Arif Hameed, C
Cloaking the Network from Discovery with AppGate
In this episode, Leo Taddeo, CEO and President at AppGate, explains how the company's zero trust network access platform cloaks internet-facing infrastructure from discovery, uses direct-routed architecture instead of cloud-routed hairpinning to avoid the latency tax, and layers in continuous, context-aware policy checks that go beyond device posture and MFA. Joining him are Ross Young, co-host
Securing the AI Control Plane with Speakeasy
In this episode, Sagar Batchu, CEO of Speakeasy, explains how the Speakeasy AI control plane lets organizations adopt AI everywhere and still prove it's governed — putting every agent, tool, and MCP server behind a single security layer that authenticates each action, enforces policy, and inspects every session for prompt injection and data exfiltration. Pressure-testing the approach are George Fi
Proving Resilience with Gambit Security
In this episode, Curtis Simpson, CSO at Gambit Security, explains how Gambit moves organizations past that guesswork by continuously mapping a company's minimally viable business capabilities and validating whether the infrastructure, backups, and recovery processes behind them can actually deliver within the timeframes the business requires. Joining him to pressure-test the approach are Howard Ho
Closing the Configuration Gap with CoreView
In this episode, Andrea Sivieri, Chief Product and Technology Officer at CoreView, explains how CoreView secures that overlooked layer, the configuration, permissions, and structure of a Microsoft 365 tenant rather than just the data flowing through it. Joining him are Davi Ottenheimer, principal at Flying Penguin, and Will Gregorian, CISO at Galileo Medical. Want to know: Why does Microsoft's
Securing the Open Source Supply Chain with ActiveState
In this episode, Abby Kearns, CEO of ActiveState, explains how her company closes that gap by rebuilding open-source packages from verified sources before they ever reach a developer's pipeline, rather than scanning for problems after the fact. Joining her are Doug Mayer, vp and CISO at WCG, and Howard Holton, former CEO at GigaOM. Want to know: Why is AI increasing exploitability on both the
Elevating the SOC with Prophet Security
In this episode, Grant Oviatt, vp of product and co-founder at Prophet Security, explains how his platform deploys AI agents to investigate and respond to alerts the way a skilled analyst would, using REST API integrations across existing security tools rather than absorbing all your data into another SIEM. Joining him are Will Gregorian, CISO at Galileo Medical, and Howard Holton, CEO at GigaOm.
Securing AI Agents with CompFly AI
In this episode, Venkat Siva, co-founder and CEO at CompFly AI, explains how his platform gives security, engineering, and business teams a control plane for autonomous AI agents across their full lifecycle. CompFly discovers agents, assigns each one a verifiable distributed identity, runs adversarial and safety simulations before launch, enforces deterministic policies at runtime through a gatewa
Automating Offensive Security with XBOW
In this episode, Nico Waisman, CISO at XBOW, explains how XBOW uses autonomous AI agents to run continuous, incremental penetration testing without triggering false-positive avalanches or taking down production systems. Joining him are Jacob Combs, CISO at Tandem Diabetes Care, and Davi Ottenheimer, president at Flying Penguin. Want to know: Why can't traditional pen tests keep up with modern att
Rethinking Tabletops with Reflex Security
In this episode, Cassio Goldschmidt, co-founder and CTO at Reflex Security, explains how Reflex replaces static, script-driven tabletops with adaptive AI-driven simulations that fight back, measure real human behavior under pressure, and surface the gaps that scripted exercises never reach. Joining him are Nick Espinosa, host of the nationally syndicated Deep Dive Radio Show, and Jay Wilson, CISO
Securing Mobile Apps with Guardsquare
In this episode, Ryan Lloyd, Chief Product Officer at Guardsquare, explains how the platform combines code obfuscation, runtime integrity checks, and real-time threat monitoring to secure mobile apps at the binary level, integrated directly into the CI/CD pipeline. Joining him are TC Niedzialkowski, Head of IT & Security at Opendoor, and Montez Fitzpatrick, CISO at Navvis. Want to know: Why doe
Verifying Identities with Trusona
In this episode, Ori Eisen, founder and CEO at Trusona, makes a case for getting out of the AI detection arms race entirely. He argues that trying to catch AI-generated fakes with AI detection is the antivirus playbook, and we know how that ends. Trusona instead anchors verification to authoritative sources, DMV records and physical-world signals, things AI can mimic on screen but can't actually
Transitioning to Quantum-Safe Encryption with enQase
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. In this episode, Raj Patil, CTO at enQase, explains how enQase's full-stack platform helps enterprises implement quantum-safe security through a structured, integrated approach. This covers everything from cryptographic asset discovery and governance to out-of-band key generation for network appliances, without requiring organizations to rip and r
Solving GRC Complexity with Anecdotes
Operationalizing Threat Intelligence with Recorded Future
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. In this episode, Jamie Zajac, Chief Product Officer at Recorded Future, explains how autonomous threat operations can close this gap by automatically deploying intelligence across security controls at machine speed. Joining him are Dan Holden, CISO at Commerce, and Arvin Bansal, CISO at C&S Wholesale Grocers. Want to know: Why do organizations st
Getting Visibility into AI Usage with Harmonic Security
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. In this episode, Alastair Paterson, CEO and co-founder at Harmonic Security, explains how Harmonic Protect addresses these challenges by securing workforce AI adoption through browser-based visibility, endpoint agents, and MCP gateways. Joining him are Ross Young, co-host at CISO Tradecraft, and Johna Till Johnson, CEO and founder at Nemertes. Wa
Unifying Detection and Response with Athena Security
In this episode, Peter Worth, founder, president, and CEO at Athena Security, explains how their security operations platform addresses these challenges through unified detection and response. Joining him are Jason Taule, CISO at Luminous Health, and Will Gregorian, head of security at Galileo Medical. Want to know: Why are security teams still struggling with alert fatigue despite decades of
Bridging the Cloud Security Gap with Trend Micro
In this episode, Franz Fiorim, field CTO at Trend Micro, explains how Trend Vision One consolidates multiple cloud security tools across AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud to streamline management, automate controls, and reduce integration overhead. Joining him are Nick Espinosa, host of the Deep Dive Radio Show, and Jason Shockey, CSO at Cenlar FSB. Want to know: Why do organizatio
Stopping Lateral Movement with Zero Networks
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. In this episode, Benny Lakunishok, co-founder and CEO at Zero Networks, explains how their automated approach to microsegmentation addresses these challenges by putting a network bubble around every asset, from clients and servers to OT devices and cloud resources, without requiring agents or breaking existing environments. Joining him are Shaun M
Verifying Identity with Incode Technologies
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Traditional identity systems authenticate credentials and devices, but they can't verify who's actually behind them. Attackers use AI-generated IDs and deepfake videos to pass background checks, then clone voices to reset MFAs at the help desk. Identity has become the primary attack surface, and existing IAM platforms still trust the human layer f
Securing Application Delivery with Island
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Modern application security has become a tangled mess of VPNs, proxies, DLP, CASBs, and remote browser tools—all creating friction for users and security teams alike. The root issue? Browsers were built for consumers, not enterprise security, forcing organizations to pile on complexity that undermines both protection and performance. In this episo
Optimizing Access Management with Imprivata
Watch our demo with Imprivata on our site. In this episode, Chip Hughes, chief product officer at Imprivata, explains how the company addresses shared access management challenges with specialized solutions that prioritize both security and user experience. Joining him are Kathleen Mullin, former CISO at MyCareGorithm, and Howard Holton, CEO at GigaOm. Want to know: Why does shared access man
Securing Your Attack Path with SpecterOps
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Identity has become the Gordian knot of cybersecurity. Threat actors no longer need to break in. They log in. As organizations manage increasingly complex ecosystems spanning cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, the challenge isn't just understanding who has access to what. It's about understanding how an attacker could chain together seem
Turning Trust into a Growth Engine with SafeBase by Drata
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Earning and maintaining customer trust has become increasingly complex as organizations struggle with manual, repetitive security review processes that frustrate customers and slow revenue cycles. Despite decades of talking about customer trust in security, companies still rely on outdated approaches like sending spreadsheets back and forth for q
Tackling Misconfigurations with ThreatLocker
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Misconfigurations represent one of cybersecurity's most persistent and damaging vulnerabilities. Organizations often fall into the trap of deploying tools with overly permissive "permit everything" default settings, only to struggle with the operational overhead required to lock them down properly. Every configuration change away from these permis
Navigating Your Meeting Shadow Data with FORA
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Organizations excel at generating massive volumes of unstructured data through recorded meetings. The struggle lies in extracting value from it. The reality is that most of this data is never touch again after its created. The temporal nature of voice communication creates unique challenges. These conversations capture real-time insights and conce
Exploring Storage Control with ThreatLocker
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, explains how their Storage Control solution addresses these challenges by implementing program-level access restrictions that work alongside traditional user permissions. Joining him are Jonathan Waldrop, CISO-at-large, and Nick Ryan, former CISO at RSM. The conversation explores
Transforming Asset Visibility with Trend Micro
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Asset visibility remains a persistent challenges in cybersecurity. Despite working on this challenge for decades, CISOs continue to struggle with knowing what assets exist in their environments, where they're located, and what risks they present. The problem has only intensified with dynamic cloud resources spinning up and down in seconds, APIs pr
Harnessing AI-Native PAM with Formal
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Most data breaches don't happen because attackers are geniuses. They happen because organizations give too much access to too many people for far too long. Despite decades of security frameworks and best practices, enforcing least privilege remains one of cybersecurity's most persistent challenges. The culprit isn't technology: it's politics. In
Enhancing Humans in Your SOC with RedCarbon
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. In this episode, Simone Rapizzi, CSO at RedCarbon, explains how their AI-powered platform uses specialized models to automate threat detection and response while learning from each customer's unique environment. Joining him are Jonathan Waldrop, former CISO, and John Scrimsher, CISO at Kontoor Brands. Huge thanks to our sponsor, RedCarbon RedCarbo
Proving Trust with Drata
In this episode, Matt Hillary, CISO at Drata, explains how their AI-native trust management platform addresses these challenges by automating evidence collection from integrated systems and reducing manual effort by over 90%. Joining him are Mike Lockhart, CISO at EagleView, and Johna Till Johnson, CEO at Nemertes. We talk about how Drata's platform bridges the policy-execution gap through hundred
Reducing SIEM Costs with Scanner
SIEM costs are spiraling out of control for organizations. Increasing log volumes, longer compliance-driven retention requirements, and the habit of collecting everything "just in case," the list goes on. Traditional SIEM architecture forces painful choices between cost control and security visibility, with teams constantly fighting to keep log volumes down while still maintaining adequate coverag
Evolving Security Awareness with Adaptive Security
All links and images can be found on CISO Series Security awareness is critical to cultivate in your organization. But security awareness training can often miss the mark. Traditional training is slow and reactive. As deepfakes and LLM-enhanced attacks become common, organizations need training solutions that can adapt and provide relevant training. In this episode, Brian Long, CEO of Adaptive
Securing the Human Element with Trustmi
All links and images can be found on CISO Series. Wire fraud and payment security remain persistent challenges for organizations, with the FBI reporting a 33% increase in BEC losses between 2023 and 2024. The complexity of B2B payment processes creates multiple attack vectors that traditional email security solutions can't fully address. In this episode, Shai Gabay, co-founder and CEO of Trustmi,
Navigating Cloud Security with TrustOnCloud
Implmenting new technologies for the business is already a daunting task. Cloud and SaaS have made some of the implementation easier, but it also makes it easier to not fully comprehend the risks you're taking on. All it can take is a company credit card. Organizations struggle with shadow IT, misconfigurations, and unauthorized access across multiple cloud environments, often lacking visibility
Coordinating Security Tools with Tines
Security orchestration sounds great in theory, but in practice, coordinating between different security tools remains a headache. As workflows need to move faster to keep pace with AI-driven attacks, security professionals find themselves overwhelmed with manual "muck work" rather than focusing on business enablement. In this episode, Matt Muller, field CISO at Tines, explains how their no-code
Embracing AI-Native DLP with Orion Security
All links and information can be found on CISO Series. DLP can be a bit of a four-letter word in cybersecurity. False positives are a major problem with any traditional DLP solution because setting the right policy for your organization's needs is always a moving target. In this episode, Nitay Milner, co-founder and CEO of Orion Security, explains how they provide a "zero-policy" approach to D
Quantifying, Prioritizing, and Remediating Risk with Qualys
Managing risk is the name of the game for a CISO. Quantification is a major part of that job, but it doesn't end there. Without a means of communicating that quantification to the rest of the business, quantification just adds to the noise. In this episode, UJ Desai, Senior Director of Product Management, Partner Programs at Qualys explains how they provide a comprehensive solution for the Ris
Maximizing the Value of MDR with ThreatLocker
Security teams today are expected to manage two fronts—building and maintaining proactive defenses, and staying ready to respond at any moment to threats that slip through. But unless someone actively watches those alerts 24/7, your detection tools are expensive noise generators. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, lays out why their Cyber Hero® MDR offering is b
Stopping AI Oversharing with Knostic
Large language models are most useful to your business when they have access to your data. But these models also overshare by default, providing need-to-know information without sophisticated access controls. But organizations that try to limit the data accessed by an LLM risk undersharing within their organization, not giving the information users need to do their jobs more efficiently. In this
Navigating Unauthorized Site Access with ThreatLocker
Unauthorized site access remains a significant security concern for organizations. But why does this issue persist, and how can it be effectively addressed? In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, discusses the core functionality of ThreatLocker's Web Control solution: blocking access to unauthorized sites without meddling with DNS servers—a common pitfall among othe
Getting Linux Visibility with Sandfly Security
Linux is the backbone of critical infrastructure, yet it often flies under the radar when it comes to endpoint monitoring. From legacy servers to embedded systems, Linux devices are frequently unprotected, either due to operational risk, overlooked assets, or the false assumption that Linux is "secure by default." In this episode, Craig Rowland, founder and CEO of Sandfly Security, introduces
Solving Patch Management with ThreatLocker
For years, patch management has been treated as a solved problem—until reality strikes. Outdated applications, portable executables, patch conflicts, and shadow software leave organizations unknowingly exposed. The tools may exist, but the process often breaks down. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, discusses why their new patch management solution goes beyond
Beating the Bots with Kasada
Automated attacks are growing in speed and sophistication, far outpacing the human defenses most organizations rely on. Whether it's credential stuffing, scraping, or denial-of-wallet attacks, bots can drain your resources before they even steal a cent. In this episode, Sam Crowther, founder of Kasada, discusses how their bot detection and mitigation solution flips the economics of attacks. By
Containing Elevated Privileges with ThreatLocker
Managing privileged access across a sprawling IT environment remains one of cybersecurity's toughest balancing acts. Admin privileges are often granted too broadly and retained for too long, opening dangerous pathways for lateral movement and ransomware. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, introduces their Elevation Control tool — a solution designed to help sec
Solving Alert Fatigue with Dropzone AI
Security operations centers (SOCs) are drowning in alerts, forcing analysts to waste time chasing down false positives while real threats slip through. The problem isn't just efficiency—it's burnout, missed signals, and limits on what security teams can reasonably triage. In this episode, Edward Wu, CEO and founder of Dropzone AI, explains how their AI-powered SOC analyst automates triage and
Securing Endpoints in a Hybrid World with ThreatLocker
Securing endpoints is a persistent challenge, especially in a hybrid working environment. The human factor is an unavoidable element with endpoint security, which means you have to be ready for a lot of unexpected behavior. Centrally managed policies for endpoints can only enhance security if they don't compromise the flexibility the business needs. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product office
Build Customer Trust with Conveyor
Customer security reviews often miss their mark, leaving organizations scrambling to compensate with extensive questionnaires that divert attention away from genuine risk management. The inconsistency of these processes and the lack of clear authority or visibility contribute to prolonged timelines and increased frustration. So, how can companies maintain trust without drowning in the complex proc
Getting Ahead of Compromised Credentials with Permiso Security
We hear all the time that identity is the new perimeter. If we place that much importance on identity, then compromised credentials can give away the keys to the kingdom. In an environment where hybrid infrastructures introduce visibility challenges, the need for advanced monitoring techniques for identities becomes clear. In this episode, Paul Nguyen, co-founder and co-CEO at Permiso Security
Understanding Application Control with ThreatLocker
Managing application control amid increasing ransomware threats while not impeding business flow remains a challenge. Organizations need a layered defense to bolster their security posture without overinvesting in overlapping tooling. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, discusses how their deny-by-default approach to application control helps simplify this persistent
Managing Compliance and Risk with Hyperproof
The tendency to focus on merely checking boxes to achieve compliance can lead to superficial solutions that may not effectively reduce operational risk. A strategic pivot towards ensuring compliance through holistic security measures is key; long-term, it demands less effort and provides more substantial protection. In this episode, Craig Unger, founder and CEO of HyperProof, discusses the company
Getting Visibility into SaaS with Nudge Security
SaaS visibility remains a mixed bag. Within company sanctioned tools we have visibility. But when it comes to visibility across tools, we struggle. And don't forget all of the SaaS apps your employees use that you don't know about. How do you start to address that SaaS visibility gap? In this episode, Russell Spitler, co-founder and CEO of Nudge Security, discusses how using email as the founda
Securing the Software Supply Chain with HeroDevs
Open source is a bedrock of modern enterprise software. But support for various components is all over the place. The ecosystem doesn't have the right incentives in place, leading to end-of-life security issues many organizations aren't ready to address. When community support for open-source components dries up over time, what is your recourse? In this episode, Aaron Frost, founder and CEO, H
Prioritizing Your Security Gaps with Pentera
The velocity of innovation necessitates an agile approach to infrastructure management, which often leads to complexity and, consequently, vulnerabilities. Organizations are in a relentless race to identify and prioritize security gaps, but how can we effectively manage and mitigate these risks? In this episode, Jay Mar-Tang, field CISO at Pentera, discusses how Pentara blends the efficiency o
Getting Actionable Intelligence with Stellar Cyber
The sheer volume of security alerts and data being generated by various sources like firewalls, servers, and endpoint devices is daunting. The challenge lies in sifting through this vast amount of information to identify genuine threats without throwing manual effort at it. Traditional security logs merely tell us what happened but do not provide insights on what's happening now. The demand is fo
Address Data Loss from Insider Threats with DTEX Systems
Understanding and mitigating insider risk has taken a front seat in organizational security strategies. What once was a niche concern, we're seeing significant escalation in insider threats, particularly from nation-state actors, with insiders becoming victims of coercion or identity theft. In this episode, Mohan Koo, president & co-founder, DTEX Systems, explains why understanding human behavior,
Solving Data Sprawl with Tuskira
The fragmentation and vast amount of data generated from enterprise tools create a convoluted landscape for cybersecurity professionals to navigate. This complexity is exacerbated in large companies with dynamic environments, where innovation and growth must be balanced with the ever-present need for security. In this episode, Piyush Sharrma, CEO and co-founder at Tuskira discusses what the compan
Introducing Security You Should Know
What if you could get a no-nonsense look at security solutions in just 15 minutes? Security You Should Know, the latest podcast from the CISO Series, does just that. Hosted by Rich Stroffolino, each episode brings together one security vendor and two security leaders to break down a real-world problem and the solution trying to fix it. Expect straight answers on: How to explain the issue to your
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