TechSpective Podcast

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Cybersecurity, Trust, and the Shifting Landscape of Government Oversight
How do you navigate a cybersecurity landscape where the threats are constantly evolvingand so is the governments 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
Breach Ready: Rethinking Zero Trust and Lateral Movement Defense
Cybersecurity isnt what it used to beand thats 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
Navigating the Future of AI and Cybersecurity
The rise of artificial intelligence has opened up exciting possibilities, but its 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
AI Disruption, Cyber Risk, and Doing the Right Thing
How do you balance business priorities and AI trends with truly effective cybersecurity practicesand make sure youre still doing right by employees and customers? My friend Matt Alderman, Chief Product Officer at CyberSaint and host of the Business Secu
A Pragmatic Approach to Effective Security
Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of threats requires more than just toolsit demands strategy, leadership, and expertise. The unfortunate reality is that the threat landscape affects all companies regardless of industry or size, but
Building Community and Making Cybersecurity Accessible
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 Conferencemore commonly referred to as HOU.SE
Where Ransomware and Geopolitical Tensions Intersect
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 cybercri
Why the SOC of Tomorrow Won’t Look Like Today’s
TechSpective Podcast Episode 148Security 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, th
The Rising Cost of Ransomware
TechSpective Podcast Episode 147I sat down with Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure Solutions at Illumio, to unpack the findings of Illumios Global Cost of Ransomware study.The results? A wake-up call for organizations that believe
How Romance Scammers Prey on Vulnerability
TechSpective Podcast Episode 146Loneliness is a powerful emotion, and scammers know how to exploit it.Every year, in the weeks leading up to Valentines Day, there is a sharp rise in online romance scams. Similar spikes occur around the holidays, as