TechSpective Podcast

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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
Navigating the Cybersecurity Tightrope
TechSpective Podcast Episode 145For 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 season
Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for the Next Era of Cybersecurity
TechSpective Podcast Episode 144Are 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
Exploring the Evolution of Cybersecurity Marketing
TechSpective Podcast Episode 143The 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