Episodes

In a sea of sameness in the cybersecurity market, it’s easy to walk away feeling like every company says the exact same thing. “Autonomous.” “Agentic.” “AI-powered.” After a while, it all blends together. But every now and then, a brand cuts through the noise—not just because of a flashy event booth or viral stunt, but because it tells a compelling story with intention behind it. In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I sit down with Don Jeter, Chief Marketing Officer, and Leonid Bel...

In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer at Health-ISAC, joins me to dive into a timely and thought-provoking conversation on how cybersecurity collaboration is changing—especially when it comes to public and private sector relationships. For over a decade, Health-ISAC has played a vital role in helping healthcare organizations share threat intelligence and best practices. But in today’s environment, that collaboration is under pressure. The lines be...

How do you navigate a cybersecurity landscape where the threats are constantly evolving—and so is the government’s role in defending against them? I sat down with Jeff Man, a respected voice in cybersecurity and someone with deep roots in both the public and private sectors, to talk about this (and a bunch of other stuff) for the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast. Jeff’s career spans more than four decades, including time at the National Security Agency during a pivotal era of transform...

Cybersecurity isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing. In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I sat down with Sunil Muralidhar, Vice President of Marketing and Partnerships at ColorTokens, to explore how organizations are rethinking traditional security approaches and what it means to be “breach ready” in today’s threat landscape. For years, enterprise security revolved around the concept of perimeter defense—building bigger walls and stronger gates to keep attackers out. Bu...

The rise of artificial intelligence has opened up exciting possibilities, but it’s also creating new challenges--particularly for cybersecurity. I sat down with my friend Sam Curry, Global VP and CISO in residence at Zscaler, for an in-depth conversation about the ways AI is transforming cybersecurity, how it’s being adopted across industries, and what organizations need to do to keep pace with these rapid changes. Throughout the discussion, Sam emphasizes that AI is no longer a question of "if,...

How do you balance business priorities and AI trends with truly effective cybersecurity practices—and make sure you’re still doing right by employees and customers? My friend Matt Alderman, Chief Product Officer at CyberSaint and host of the Business Security Weekly podast, joins me to talk about this and more for this TechSpective Podcast episode. Matt’s career spans decades in cybersecurity, from early consulting days to product leadership at several well-known companies. Beyond his own hands-...

Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of threats requires more than just tools—it demands strategy, leadership, and expertise. The unfortunate reality is that the threat landscape affects all companies regardless of industry or size, but many companies simply do not have the expertise or budget to defend effectively. On the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I sat down with my good friend Den Jones, Founder and CEO of 909Cyber, to talk about his latest venture and why ...

I recently sat down with my long-time friend and cybersecurity expert, Michael Farnum, to discuss his journey in the industry, his role as an advisory CISO at Trace3, and the evolution of the Houston Security Conference—more commonly referred to as HOU.SEC.CON. Farnum has a deep-rooted passion for cybersecurity and his commitment to community-building shines through as he shares the story behind the creation of HOU.SEC.CON—a regional event that has grown into something much larger. We delve into...

In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I sit down with Anthony Freed, Director of Research Communications at Halcyon, to dive deep into the ever-evolving ransomware landscape. We explore how ransomware has transformed from a financial cybercrime tool into a powerful weapon with geopolitical implications. We had more technical difficulties than I prefer and the audio is rough in parts, but a great conversation nonetheless, so here it is. Anthony and I have been in this industry long e...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 148 Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions were once hailed as the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity, promising centralized visibility, streamlined threat detection, and efficient response. Over time, though, many organizations have struggled with SIEM’s complexities, high costs, and an overwhelming volume of alerts—often leading to what’s known as "swivel chair syndrome" as analysts jump between multiple tools to investigate and respond to inci...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 147 I sat down with Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure Solutions at Illumio, to unpack the findings of Illumio’s Global Cost of Ransomware study. The results? A wake-up call for organizations that believe they have ransomware under control. Key Highlights from the Conversation: 58% of organizations had to halt operations due to ransomware—why is this number climbing? The dangerous disconnect between confidence and reality in cybersecurity strategies....

TechSpective Podcast Episode 146 Loneliness is a powerful emotion, and scammers know how to exploit it. Every year, in the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, there is a sharp rise in online romance scams. Similar spikes occur around the holidays, as people seek companionship during a season of togetherness. Karin Zilberstein, VP of Product at Guardio, joins me on the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast to explore how romance scams have evolved, the red flags you need to watch for, and h...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 145 For a CISO, dinding the right balance for between business priorities, security budgets, and emerging technologies is a perpetual challenge. I had the pleasure of diving deep into these topics with Mick Baccio, a seasoned security expert and Global Security Advisor at Splunk. Mick’s expertise, honed from years in the trenches, offers a refreshing perspective on the realities that today's security leaders face. Our discussion began with Splunk’s latest CISO report...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 144 Are you ready for the quantum revolution? In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I diver into the fascinating world of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) with Ted Shorter, CTO of Keyfactor. Together, we unpack the urgency, complexity, and far-reaching implications of the transition to quantum-resistant cryptographic standards. The Challenges of Transition Transitioning to PQC is no small feat. Ted highlighted that this shift is more complex than past cry...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 143 The latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast brings a dynamic and insightful conversation with Gianna Whitver, co-founder and CEO of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society. Gianna sheds light on the unique challenges of cybersecurity marketing, the role of artificial intelligence in the industry, and exciting developments for CyberMarketingCon. The Origins of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society Gianna begins by sharing the inspiring backstory of how the Cybersecur...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 142 Ajit Sancheti, General Manager of NG-SIEM at CrowdStrike recently joined me for an episode of the TechSpective Podcast. With years of experience in cybersecurity and as a co-founder of Preempt Security, Ajit brings a unique perspective on how the Security Operations Center (SOC) is evolving to meet today’s challenges—and what lies ahead for the industry. We covered a lot of ground in this episode, focusing on the growing pressures facing SOC teams and how CrowdSt...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 141 I had the pleasure of speaking with Devansh Sharma, Senior Security and Compliance Product Owner at Adobe, about a game-changing approach to security and compliance: Adobe’s Common Controls Framework (CCF). If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by the complexity of navigating multiple regulatory standards—PCI, HIPAA, SOX, you name it—this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. What is Adobe’s Common Controls Framework (CCF)? CCF is Adobe’s answer to th...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 140 I recently sat down with Jason Fruge, CISO-in-residence at XM Cyber, for an engaging discussion about one of the most critical shifts happening in cybersecurity today: Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). If you’ve been frustrated by the limitations of traditional vulnerability management, this episode is for you. Moving Beyond Legacy Vulnerability Management Jason explains how CTEM revolutionizes the outdated "patch and pray" approach. Instead of relyin...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 139 In the latest TechSpective Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Wilson Tang, a Machine Learning Engineer on Adobe’s threat hunting team. Our conversation delved into one of the most exciting and critical areas of technology today—how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are reshaping cybersecurity. Wilson brings a unique perspective, having transitioned from traditional software engineering to focus on ML applications in security. Throug...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 138 Cloud environments have transformed the way organizations operate, but they’ve also introduced new challenges for cybersecurity teams. In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I sit down with Eyal Fisher, CPO of Sweet Security, to dive deep into the evolving landscape of cloud security and the innovative solutions needed to stay ahead of threats. Tackling Cloud Security’s Unique Challenges Cloud environments are massive, dynamic, and present a much larg...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 137 I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Sven Krasser, Chief Scientist and SVP of AI and R&D at CrowdStrike, to dive into the fascinating ways artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. If you're interested in how AI is empowering defenders while also being a tool for attackers, this episode is a must-listen. The Evolution of AI in Cybersecurity AI and machine learning have been crucial components in cybersecurity for years, bu...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 136 There’s one area that often flies under the radar, yet poses a critical cybersecurity threat to organizations: non-human identities. These programmatic access credentials—like API keys and service accounts—are the invisible lifeblood of today’s automated systems, yet they are also a major vulnerability. In this episode of the TechSpective Podcast, Itzik Alvas, co-founder and CEO of Entro Security, joins me to delve into the hidden world of non-human identity mana...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 135 In the latest episode of the TechSpective Podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Guy Guzner, co-founder and CEO of Savvy Security. With nearly three decades of experience in cybersecurity, Guy shares his insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of digital threats, particularly in the context of SaaS (Software as a Service) applications. The conversation dives deep into the challenges that modern organizations face as they navigate the complex world ...

TechSpective Podcast Episode 134 There is a lot of talk about identity protection--password policies and best practices, requiring two-factor or multifactor authentication, user credentials exposed in phishing attacks and data breaches, etc. What we don't talk about nearly as often is the fact that human user identities actually make up a relatively small percentage of the total identities for most organizations. Another thing that is not often acknowledged or discussed is that provisioning a us...