Cloud Security Today

Feb 23 2025 51 ep. 42 mins 32
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The Cloud Security Today podcast features expert commentary and personal stories on the “how” side of cybersecurity. This is not a news program but rather a podcast that focuses on the practical side of launching a cloud security program, implementing DevSecOps, cyber leadership, and understanding the threats most impacting organizations today.

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Rethinking security awareness

Feb 23 2025 45 mins  
Send us a text In this conversation, Lance Spitzner shares his unique journey from a military tank officer to a pioneer in cybersecurity, detailing the evolution of his career and the inception of the Honeynet Project. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the human element in security, advocating for a shift from mere security awareness to fostering a robust security cultu

Dr. Zero Trust on zero trust

Jan 20 2025 36 mins  
Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Chase Cunningham, aka Dr. Zero Trust, shares his unique journey into the cybersecurity field, emphasizing the importance of purpose and self-care in a high-stress industry. He discusses the challenges of implementing zero trust strategies in organizations, the significance of understanding offensive tactics to enhance defensive measures, and

Cybersecurity compensation 2025

Dec 20 2024 45 mins  
Send us a text In this conversation, Steve Martano discusses his journey from writing about baseball analytics to becoming a key player in cybersecurity executive search and strategy. He emphasizes the evolving role of CISOs, the importance of aligning with business objectives, and the need for strong leadership skills. The discussion also covers trends in CISO compensation, the me

LLMs: risks, rewards, and realities

Nov 20 2024 47 mins  
Send us a text Nate Lee discusses his transition from a CISO role to fractional CISO work, emphasizing the importance of variety and exposure in his career. He delves into the rise of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), and the associated security concerns, including prompt injection risks. Nate highlights the critical role of orchestrators in managing AI interactions an

Tackling cyber & AI in the boardroom

Oct 20 2024 45 mins  
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Chris Hetner discusses the evolving role of boards of directors in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for improved communication and understanding of cyber risks. He highlights the challenges boards face in adapting to new SEC rules and the importance of leveraging AI responsibly. Hetner also shares insights on tools for quantifying cyb

Attracting and retaining cyber talent

Sep 22 2024 43 mins  
Send us a text Meg Anderson, the CISO at Principal Financial Group, discusses her 17-year tenure as a CISO and the factors contributing to her long-term success. She attributes her longevity to her passion for the job and the opportunities for growth and development at Principal. Meg emphasizes the importance of understanding the business impact of cybersecurity and holding people

Microsoft 365 incident response

Aug 20 2024 54 mins  
Send us a text Purav Desai is a Microsoft 365 incident responder at a large financial institution (name withheld to protect the innocent). He shares his journey and expertise in the field. He explains how his early exposure to Microsoft security solutions and their constant innovation led him to specialize in 365 security and incident response. He discusses the importance of mentor

The world of purple teaming

Jul 21 2024 46 mins  
Send us a text This month, we welcome Eric Gagnon, Team Lead of Adversary Simulation, Purple Teaming, and Tradecraft Development at Desjardins. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to cybersecurity, including purple teaming, red teaming, blue teaming, and Eric's journey in cybersecurity. Eric shares insights on certifications, threat hunting, cloud security, and t

Building a SaaS security program

Jun 23 2024 50 mins  
Send us a text This month, we welcome Swathi Joshi, VP of SaaS Cloud Security at Oracle, to discuss key moments and decisions that shaped her career path, including rejections from Google and Twitter. She emphasizes the importance of learning from rejection and seeking feedback to improve. Swathi also shares insights on the role of mentors and advises on finding and working with me

Zombie identities: the hidden threat in your cloud

Jun 03 2024 39 mins  
Send us a text Episode Summary On this episode, Sandy Bird, CTO and Co-Founder of Sonrai Security, joins the show to discuss identity security in the Cloud. Prior to Sonrai Security, Sandy co-founded Q1 Labs, which was acquired by IBM. He then became the CTO and helped IBM Security grow to $2B in revenue. Today, Sandy talks about his journey in cybersecurity and how to manage and e