Security Cocktail Hour

Jul 23 2024 3
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Security veterans Joe Patti and Adam Roth share cyber security insights from their virtual bar stools. Join Joe and Adam, along with a diverse lineup of industry insiders, for a view into how the professionals see the security issues that impact all of us. Tune in for engaging discussions, expert analyses, and a behind-the-scenes look into the cybersecurity world.

Video on Spotify and YouTube; audio on all other podcasting platforms.

Reach us at [email protected] or @SecCocktailHour on Twitter.

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Ep. 35: Hacking Your Way into a Security Career with Nathali Cano

Jul 23 2024 70 mins  
People often take a non-traditional path into the field of information security, and Nathali Cano’s journey is one of the most unique we’ve ever encountered. How she became “a social worker that happens to be a cybersecurity engineer” is a fascinating story of a single mom making opportunities for herself out of nothing but hard work and determination, and how she continues

Ep. 34: (Security) Perception is Everything with Douglas Marzano

Jul 09 2024 62 mins  
When you lead an information security organization, you get asked one question constantly: Are we secure? Veteran Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Douglas Marzano joins us to discuss how to answer this seemingly simple question, which cuts to the core of the security leader’s job of managing perceptions and expectations. Whether you’re a ‘civilian’ looking to under

Ep. 33: Surviving an Identity Crisis with Venkat Raghavan

Jun 26 2024 56 mins  
Your digital identity is more than just your username and password. In fact, as AI continues to evolve, how we define identity online is changing, and so is how we prove who we are. In this episode, we delve into the future of digital identity with Venkat Raghavan, the CEO of Stack Identity and a seasoned expert in the field. Venkat breaks down the latest challenges and their real-

Ep. 32: Going into OT (Operational Technology) with Robert Lee

Jun 11 2024 65 mins  
We usually talk about information technology, but the real world runs on power, water and factories – and protecting them from attack is a whole different ballgame. Robert Lee, CEO of Dragos, gives us a fascinating introduction to Operational Technology (OT) cyber security. Listen in to learn about how Robert and colleagues secure the infrastructure that keeps civilization runnin

Ep. 31: The Future of Security Leadership with Sivan Tehila

May 20 2024 49 mins  
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a fairly new position in the business world, and changing as rapidly as any other facet of information security. We talk with former CISO Sivan Tehila about the challenges of the role, and how they inspired her to found security startup Onyxia where she serves as CEO. What we’re drinking: Tequila Onyxia: https://onyxia.io We don�

Ep. 30: The Security Career Reality Check with May Brooks-Kempler

May 07 2024 59 mins  
Let’s be honest: Not everyone’s cut out to be the boss, and those who are often don’t want the job. That’s especially true in security, where many people consider the role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) more of a sentence than a promotion. Executive, author, podcaster and recovering CISO May Brooks-Kempler gives us her take on whether sitting in the big chair

Ep. 29: Mad AIs and Poisoned LLMs: Fighting Digital Insanity with Michael Silva

Apr 16 2024 48 mins  
We jump back into the world of generative AI with CEO and entrepreneur Michael Silva. Michael gives us his take on how a large language model (LLM) can steer you wrong and how to stay on a path to reality. We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, we can help. Reach us at [email protected] or @SecCocktailHour on X. #cyb

Ep. 28: Threat Intelligence with Ryan Westman

Mar 20 2024 53 mins  
What is threat intelligence, and what makes it so...threat-y? Ryan Westman of eSentire explains it to us, and also shows us a neat Mac trick that'll make you feel better about overpaying for a laptop. What we’re drinking: Buffalo Trace bourbon We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need to solve, we can help. Reach us at feedback@securitycockt

Ep. 27: Purple Teaming with Reut Weitzman

Mar 08 2024 42 mins  
Security consulting executive Reut Weitzman returns to the show to talk about one of our favorite topics, conducting a purple team exercise. Join us to learn what happens when attackers square off against defenders to test a security team’s capabilities. What we’re drinking: Strawberry Gin & Tonic We don’t just talk about security. If you have a security problem you need

Ep. 26: AI and the Future of Security with John Dwyer

Feb 02 2024 64 mins  
Security incident response veteran John Dwyer joins us for a deep dive into how AI is poised to bend reality, and what that means for both attackers and defenders. We also cover how security incidents are now straddling the cyber and real worlds. Join us for some fresh thinking on where security is headed. What we’re drinking: Bourbon and Ginger We don’t just talk about securit