Best Cyber Defense Group Podcasts (2025)

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Strength Through Co-Selling - Bana Qashu - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #17 43:32

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What does it take to sell cybersecurity in a way that’s rooted in authenticity, empathy, and trust? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, Lou Rabon sits down with Bana Qashu, Managing Partner and Founder of BanaTech Consulting, to discuss how empathy, communication, and understanding the human side of technology create stronger business outc…

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AI in Cybersecurity: When Defense Tools Become Threats | Security Boulevard Ep. 8 33:52

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AI is reshaping cybersecurity on both sides of the fight. In Ep. 8 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Jack Poller, and Ed Weadon examine how AI strengthens defense while also creating new attack vectors. They break down recent failures, long-term gaps in AI security, and the growing responsibility on AI developers to build safer …

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Cyber Insurance Explained: What Blue Teams Need to Know Before an Incident 32:54

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From teaching AP art history to brokering cyber insurance deals. 🎓➡️🛡️ In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Andy Runyan from Yukon to break down everything blue teamers need to know about cyber insurance — before an incident happens. Andy shares his unconventional journey from fourth-generation educator and b…

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Back to Iraq 46:29

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📺: Watch this episode on YouTube here. Filmmaker Michael Pack joins host Cliff May to tell the extraordinary story of The Last 600 Meters, his gripping documentary on the battles of Fallujah and Najaf. Though the film was finished in 2007, it sat on a shelf for 17 years before PBS finally aired it this Veterans Day. From young Americans fighting al…

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Why Vulnerability Wins Deals - Marc Jorgensen - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #16 55:52

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Is integrity the next big differentiator in cybersecurity sales? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, Lou Rabon sits down with Marc Jorgensen, CTO and Senior Solutions Architect at D&M Enterprise Group, to explore how empathy, trust, and a deep understanding of clients’ environments can transform the way advisors sell technology and securit…

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CISSP Challenges & Continuing Education in Cybersecurity | Security Boulevard Ep. 7 37:11

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In Episode 7 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth of Tech Field Day, Fernando Montenegro of The Futurum Group, and networking and security expert Ed Weadon break down what it really takes to advance a cybersecurity career today. They discuss the demands of CISSP certification, the frustration of tracking continuing-education credits…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Chandra Shekhar Pandey – CEO – Seceon – Hotseat Podcast II – 2025 32:06

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this electrifying episode, Chandra Shekhar Pandey, CEO of Seceon, steps into the Hotseat Podcast to reveal how Seceon’s AI-powered AIOps platform is transforming cybersecurity with real-time threat detection, autonomous respons…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Rod Schultz – CEO – Bolster.ai – Hotseat Podcast – 2025 16:31

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this powerful episode, Rod Schultz, CEO of Bolster.ai, takes the spotlight on the Hotseat Podcast to explain how Bolster.ai’s AI-driven platform is revolutionizing brand protection and digital risk management—automating the det…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Ashley Manraj - CTO - Pvotal Technologies – Hotseat Podcast II – 2025 26:22

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this dynamic episode, Ashley Manraj, CTO of Pvotal Technologies steps into the Hotseat Podcast to uncover how Pvotal is pioneering next-gen cyber defense with cutting-edge DevSecOps, cloud-native protections, and intelligent th…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Eric Herzog – Infinidat – Cyber-Resilient Storage – Hotseat Podcast II – 2025 31:33

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE!🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this powerhouse episode, Eric Herzog, Chief Marketing Officer at Infinidat, steps into the Hotseat Podcast to share how Infinidat’s enterprise storage platforms are redefining cyber resilience for modern data centers — with spee…

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Building Forensics Tools That Last | Brian Carrier (Autopsy, Sleuth Kit) 31:40

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Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Brian Carrier, the creator of Sleuth Kit and Autopsy, two of the most widely used digital forensics tools in the world. They dig into how Brian got his start in the early days of computer forensics, how open source shaped his career, and what he’s building now with Cyber Triage. From stories about government …

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No Country for Old Mullahs 1:15:03

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Guest host and Senior Director of FDD’s Iran Program Behnam Ben Taleblu sits down with historian Ali Ansari to explore why the Islamic Republic is rewriting Iran’s past to justify its present, how Iranians are reclaiming their identity from the regime, and what the nation’s search for identity reveals about the Islamic Republic’s fading future.…

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Become the Advisor They Trust for Life - Robert DeVita - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #15 55:29

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What separates a good technology advisor from one clients trust for life? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, host Lou Rabon sits down with Robert DeVita, Founder and CEO of Mejeticks, to uncover how education, transparency, and trust fuel sustainable client relationships in a fast-evolving security landscape. From starting small with netw…

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Evolving Ransomware Tactics and Cybersecurity Strategies | Security Boulevard Ep. 6 29:26

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In Ep. 6 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Mitch Ashley, and Alan Shimel discuss how ransomware tactics are shifting. Attackers are using AI-driven phishing to breach organizations while ransom payments decline as defenses improve. Malicious packages continue to exploit software vulnerabilities, and government hacking tools add …

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Balancing Education and Real-World Cybersecurity with a SOC Analyst Student 31:50

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, host Josh Mason and co-host discuss their experiences and challenges in cybersecurity, along with guest Victoria, a student and SOC analyst at UNLV. The conversation covers the complexities of building a Security Operations Center (SOC) and compares academic learning with real-world applications. Victoria shares…

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Trump’s Orient Express 49:47

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President Trump just returned from a whirlwind week in Asia closing trade and investment deals and strengthening security alliances. Host Cliff May sits down with FDD’s Craig Singleton to discuss what Trump accomplished, as well as the challenges – and threats – that remain.By FDD

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Leading with Value - Alexander Wold - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #14 48:53

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What if selling cybersecurity wasn’t about pitching solutions, but about questioning everything? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, host Lou Rabon sits down with Alexander Wold, Global Director of Cybersecurity at Monks. Alexander shares how tenacity, curiosity, and the mindset of “question everything” have shaped his success in cybersecu…

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AI's Transformative Role in Cybersecurity | Security Boulevard Podcast Ep. 5 39:43

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Will Agentic AI replace security teams? In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, hosts Mitch Ashley, Tom Hollingsworth, and Fernando Montenegro explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity — from large language models (LLMs) to autonomous agentic AI systems. Discover how professionals are integrating AI into modern security operations, why c…

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Mariam Wahba on the Muslim Brotherhood’s Media Empire 46:08

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Watch this episode on YouTube here. For two years, Israel has been fighting a war on multiple fronts. And although it has delivered blows to Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas on the ground, it’s losing another fight: the information war, a campaign of slander and blood libels fueled by a media empire built by the Muslim Brotherhood. To expose where — from…

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Harnessing Channel Insights - Anita Patel - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #13 43:48

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What if the secret to thriving in cybersecurity and technology advisory wasn’t about knowing it all, but about building authentic relationships and never stopping your learning journey? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, host Lou Rabon sits down with Anita Patel, CEO and Trusted Technology Advisor at Minerva Tec Group, to explore how genu…

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Nation State Cyber Attacks and the New Era of Cyber Warfare | Security Boulevard Ep. 4 32:13

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In Episode. 4 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Mitch Ashley, Tom Hollingsworth, and Fernando Montenegro dig into the rising threat of nation state cyber attacks and the growing sophistication of global cyber warfare. They discuss: The evolution from small-scale hacks to state-backed intelligence operations Major breaches like F5 and what they rev…

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From Help Desk to SOC: How KevTech Broke Into Cybersecurity Without Certs 29:40

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What happens when you go from fixing executives’ laptops at Goldman Sachs to defending against cyber threats in a SOC? In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Kevin Apolinario — better known as KevTech — to unpack his journey from IT support to cybersecurity analyst, all without a single certification. Kev…

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Three Voices From the Front Lines in Ukraine 51:05

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Host Cliff May is joined by retired Ukrainian Admiral Ihor Voronchenko, the former inspector general of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine and former commander of the Naval Forces of Ukraine; along with retired U.S. Marine Colonel Andy Bain, executive director and co-founder of the Ukrainian Freedom Fund; and FDD's retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgom…

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Building a Scalable Business - Eric Brooker - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #12 48:44

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What if the foundation of success in the channel wasn’t just strategy or technology, but building genuine, lasting relationships? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, host Lou Rabon sits down with Eric Brooker, Founder and CEO of the Channel Standard, to explore how authenticity, curiosity, and structured planning shape the future of cybers…

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MCP and the Future of Cybersecurity | Security Boulevard Ep. 3 35:07

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In Ep. 3 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Alan Shimel, Tom Hollingsworth, and Scott Robohn discuss MCP and its growing influence in cybersecurity. The panel unpacks: How MCP redefines traditional security models The importance of secure implementation and API security The rise of autonomous systems and agentic AI The challenge of building trust i…

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Detection Engineering Tutorial: Cloud Security, Kubernetes Logging & SOC Career Path 34:44

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, we sit down with JB, a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer working in detection engineering. JB shares his journey from SOC analyst to detection engineer, diving deep into the challenges of cloud-native security, Kubernetes logging, and building a sustainable career in cybersecurity. What We Cover: What detection engi…

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On the Battlegrounds in Gaza and Ukraine with H.R. McMaster 1:01:22

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Watch this episode on YouTube. LTG (Ret.) H.R. McMaster and Brad Bowman join host Cliff May to explain why diplomacy only works when backed by force. From Gaza to Ukraine, they trace how strength — not illusions — shapes outcomes and frustrates the ambitions of the Axis of Aggressors: Beijing, Moscow, Tehran, and Pyongyang.…

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Endurance is the Key to Success - Melanie Thomas - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #11 44:16

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In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, Lou sits down with Melanie Thomas, Vice President of Cybersecurity at Bridgepointe Technologies, to explore how to succeed in one of the most complex and fast-changing industries. From harnessing chaos and mastering long sales cycles to navigating AI hype and cyber insurance, Melanie shares practical ins…

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Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things | Security Boulevard Ep. 2 33:12

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In Ep. 2 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Kate Scarcella discuss how the rise of IoT devices is changing cybersecurity across both consumer and enterprise environments. They cover: Security and privacy risks from connected devices How consumer behavior influences enterprise protection Economic implicati…

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Bonus Episode: Inside Channel Security Secrets with Lou Rabon and Karen Sung 33:08

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Hands-On Defense: Markus Schober on DFIR, Labs, and Building Better Blue Teamers 30:31

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Markus Schober, founder of Blue Cape Security, to talk all things digital forensics, incident response (DFIR), and why hands-on training beats theory every time. We dig into: 🔹 The hidden value of building your own cyber range 🔹 How IR pros train using real attacks (and wh…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Atif Ghauri - President and COO - UltraViolet Cyber – Hotseat Podcast – 2025 20:26

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this powerful episode, Atif Ghauri, President and COO of UltraViolet Cyber (@uv_cyber), steps into the Hotseat Podcast to discuss how unified offensive and defensive operations are redefining resilience for the modern enterpris…

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A Second American Century Requires Energy Dominance 51:41

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Watch this episode on YouTube here. From China’s stranglehold on critical minerals to the coming AI power crunch, an energy arms race is underway. Rich Goldberg, on loan from FDD to the White House, helped establish a new National Energy Dominance Council. He’s now building a program at FDD that will focus on energy as a key component of national s…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Ariel Zamir - CEO - Ray Security – Hotseat Podcast – 2025 18:36

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this must-hear episode, Ariel Zamir, CEO of Ray Security @_RaySecurity , steps into the Hotseat Podcast to reveal how their AI-powered predictive platform is redefining data security — cutting enterprise risk by up to 90% while…

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Driving Client-Centric Cyber Solutions - Matt Kopp - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #10 46:29

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How can trusted advisors move beyond transactions to become true partners in their clients’ technology journeys? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, Lou sits down with Matt Kopp, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Convergent, to discuss the future of advisory services in IT and cybersecurity. Matt shares how focusing on client needs, …

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AI, Ransomware & User Empowerment | Security Boulevard Ep. 1 35:53

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The Security Boulevard Podcast is back! 🎙️ In Ep. 1, hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Mitch Ashley explore today’s most urgent cybersecurity challenges. They discuss: How AI is reshaping security practices The evolving complexity of ransomware Why user empowerment is critical Insights from Security Field Day Upcoming research on so…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Koushik Anand - IAM Expert – Hotseat Podcast – 2025 14:19

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this must-hear Hotseat episode, Koushik Anand, independent IAM expert, shares insights from his deep experience designing and deploying enterprise-scale identity solutions with platforms like CyberArk, Okta, PingFederate, Micro…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Jason Kaplan - CEO - SixMap – Hotseat Podcast – 2025 15:28

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this must-hear episode, Jason Kaplan, CEO & Co-Founder of SixMap.io, steps into the Hotseat Podcast to reveal how their platform is transforming cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) and giving enterprises the visibilit…

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The Courtship of Ahmad al-Sharaa 55:24

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Born into a well-educated and well-off Syrian family, Ahmad al-Sharaa – also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Julani – joined Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's organization, al-Qaeda in Iraq, after the U.S. invasion of that country in 2003. Following the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011, he established al-Qaeda’s branch in Syria: Jabhat al-N…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Venu Rao – Strobes Security – Hotseat Podcast – 2025 19:55

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas, Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this must-hear episode, Venu Rao, CEO & Co-Founder of Strobes Security (@StrobesHQ), steps into the Hotseat Podcast to reveal how their AI-Driven CTEM Platform to minimize threat exposure is transforming how enterprises tackle …

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Curiosity as a Sales Advantage - Jacob Friedman - Channel Security Secrets - Episode #9 38:32

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Avoiding Strategic Insolvency at the Pentagon 47:37

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America’s military faces extraordinary threats — and when resources lag, missions can fail. Guest host Bradley Bowman is joined by Krista Auchenbach of CSIS to discuss her forthcoming report, alongside Rear Adm. (Ret.) Mark Montgomery, as they unpack how presidents convey orders, how the Pentagon manages risk, and how to avoid a dangerous ends-mean…