Hello everyone! This is Kiran Singh, host of the podcast ”The Book Talks”. In each episode, my guests will review one book and recommend book titles for listeners.
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Welcome to Midlife by Design, the podcast that invites you to stop drifting through your next chapter… and start curating it with clarity, courage, and heart. I’m Kiran Singh, Midlife Lifestyle Coach & Menopause Wellness Coach, and your guide as you step into the most expansive, intentional, and soul-aligned chapter of your life yet. This is your space for honest conversations, soulful reflections, and practical tools to help you reinvent your life from the inside out, on your terms. Each we ...
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Join award-winning storyteller Kiran Singh as he unveils different flavors of the Punjabi language. Whether you are a native Punjabi speaker or want to pick up this wonderfully colorful language, Kiran is here to help you understand Punjabi at its root while introducing you to idioms, stories, poetry, and prose.
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News, analysis, and insights into enterprise security. We put security vendors under the microscope, and explore the latest trends that can help defenders succeed. Hosted by Adrian Sanabria. Co hosts: Katie Teitler-Santullo, Ayman Elsawah, Jason Wood, Jackie McGuire, Sean Metcalf.
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Episode 44: The Quiet Work of Returning to Yourself
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5:13In this episode of Tea with Self, I talk about the quiet link between our inner world and our outer space. Sometimes it’s not the room that feels messy, it’s us. I share a simple moment in my living room that became a deeper realisation: the piles of “I’ll sort this later,” the browser tabs, the unread messages… they weren’t just clutter, they were…
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OT Security Doesn't Have to be a Struggle, Spotting Red Flags, Enterprise News - Joshua Hay, Todd Peterson - ESW #432
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1:38:17Segment 1: OT Security Doesn't Have to be a Struggle OT/ICS/SCADA systems are often off limits to cybersecurity folks, and exempt from many controls. Attackers don't care how fragile these systems are, however. For attackers aiming to disrupt operations, fragile but critical systems fit criminals' plans nicely. In this interview, we discuss the cha…
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Episode 59 : Srevalli's review of the book "Your Bangalore, The Trees" written by S.G.Neginhal and M.A.Parthasarthy
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31:14In this episode,Sreevalli gives us a glimpse into the pages of the book "Your Bangalore, The Trees" written by S.G.Neginhal and M.A.Parthasarthy. She tells us how the authors have put in their heart and soul into this lovely book, describing the beautiful green cover of Bangalore. The illustrations in the book are by M.A.Parthasarthy, Sreevalli's g…
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Episode 43: Letters from Midlife: Learning to Rest Again
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6:47In this episode of Letters from Midlife, I respond to a heartfelt letter from a woman who writes, “I’m exhausted, not just tired, but bone-deep weary. I know I need to slow down, but I don’t know how.” Together, we explore what it really means to rest, not as a luxury or reward, but as a practice of remembering your own rhythm. I share reflections …
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Episode 42: When the Body Speaks, Listen: A Midlife Reminder that Health isn't a Project, it's a Relationship
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6:47In this episode, I share an honest reflection on my perimenopausal journey, the physical shifts, the quiet lessons, and the deep gratitude that comes from finally listening to my body. What began as a dull ache in my hips has become a powerful teacher, reminding me that health is our truest wealth. From attending my first group physiotherapy sessio…
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Transforming Frontline Workflows with Passwordless Access, AI costs, and the News - Joel Burleson-Davis - ESW #431
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1:41:46Segment 1: Interview with Joel Burleson-Davis Frontline workers can't afford to be slowed down by manual, repetitive logins, especially in mission-critical industries where both security and productivity are crucial. This segment will explore how inefficient login methods erode productivity, while workarounds like shared credentials increase risk, …
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Episode 41: October: A Season of Becoming and Belonging
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7:09In this episode, I reflect on the gentle unfolding of October, a month that taught me about balance, release, and renewal. It wasn’t a season of grand change, but of quiet transformation: a month of movement and stillness, expansion and rest, all coexisting in their own rhythm. From the Water Lantern Festival to turning 48, this month reminded me t…
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Securing AI Agents with Dave Lewis, Enterprise News, and interviews from Oktane 2025 - Mike Poole, Conor Mulherin, Dave Lewis - ESW #430
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1:39:12Segment 1: Interview with Dave Lewis from 1Password In this week's sponsored interview, we dive into the evolving security landscape around AI agents, where we stand with AI agent adoption. We also touch on topics such as securing credentials in browser workflows and why identity is foundational to AI agent security. 1Password Addresses a Critical …
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Episode 40: When Life Feels Heavy, Lighten the Load
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7:15In this episode of Tea with Self, I share how a quiet week of decluttering became an unexpected act of homecoming. What started as clearing a few cupboards turned into a gentle ritual of release, of making space not just in my home, but within myself. Through letting go of what no longer serves, donating what can bless someone else, and even cleans…
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Episode 39: The Fear is Always Bigger in the Mind
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6:40In this episode, I share how one simple act, opening my banking app, became an unexpected moment of peace, clarity, and courage. It wasn’t really about money; it was about facing myself. For years, I’d avoided looking too closely, afraid of what I might find. But when I finally did, I didn’t feel shame or guilt; I felt relief. I realised that avoid…
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In this episode of Tea with Self, I share what it feels like to be in the in-between, that tender space between who we were and who we’re becoming. It’s not always comfortable. It’s quiet, reflective, and at times, achingly lonely. But it’s also where the most honest growth begins. I talk about rediscovering the parts of myself I’ve dimmed in the n…
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Episode 37: Letters from Midlife: The Myth of “Too Late”
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5:09In this episode of Letters from Midlife, I respond to a heartfelt letter from a woman who has just turned fifty and is wondering if she’s missed her chance, if time has quietly slipped through her fingers. It’s a feeling many of us in midlife know well: that quiet panic that whispers, Am I too late to begin again? Together, we explore what it means…
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Episode 36: Chapter 48: The Soft Power of Becoming
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6:43In this special birthday episode of Tea with Self, I reflect on turning 48, not as another year passing, but as a homecoming. This year feels different: lighter, softer, more grounded in who I am. I’m no longer chasing; I’m simply being. I share the quiet lessons that have shaped me through the decades, that ageing isn’t decline but deepening, that…
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Mitigating attacks against AI-enabled Apps, Replacing the CIA triad, Enterprise News - David Brauchler - ESW #429
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1:38:26Segment 1: David Brauchler on AI attacks and stopping them David Brauchler says AI red teaming has proven that eliminating prompt injection is a lost cause. And many developers inadvertently introduce serious threat vectors into their applications – risks they must later eliminate before they become ingrained across application stacks. NCC Group's …
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In this episode of Tea with Self, I talk about my growing desire for less, not from scarcity, but from soul. Less noise, less proving, less rush. More meaning, more quiet, more space to breathe. Midlife has a way of showing us that peace doesn’t come from having more, but from needing less. I share how I’m learning to move slower, root deeper, and …
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Episode 57 : Aliza's review of the book " Empire of the Vampire" written by Jay Kristoff
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23:30In this episode,14 year old Aliza talks about her favourite book "Empire Of The Vampire" written by Jay Kristoff. Aliza gives us a sneak peak into the story, its characters, the type of writing and how the author has written the book so well that it has become her favourite book. Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts. Background Music Cr…
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In this episode of Midlife by Design: Tea with Self, I explore the quiet truth that real inner work isn’t about fixing, it’s about remembering. It’s not a project or a performance; it’s a homecoming. This reflection is for the woman in midlife who’s tired of striving and ready to return to herself. I talk about what it means to soften into who we a…
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Episode 30: Letters from Midlife: When the Children Leave, and You Begin
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4:57In this episode of Letters from Midlife, I respond to a heartfelt letter from a woman standing in the quiet after her children have left home, a space so many of us know all too well. The house feels still, the roles that once defined her have softened, and she asks the question: “Where do I even begin to rediscover myself?” Together, we explore wh…
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In this episode of Tea with Self, I share a truth that surfaced quietly one sleepless night, a truth I didn’t know I’d been resisting: I no longer want to do in-person work. Not because I’m giving up, but because I’m growing out of it. After years of holding space for others, through one-to-one sessions, group programmes, and live events, I’ve real…
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New book from Dr. Anand Singh, why CISOs buy, and the latest news - Anand Singh - ESW #428
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1:43:44Segment 1 - Interview with Dr. Anand Singh We're always thrilled to have authors join us to discuss their new book releases, and this week, it is Dr. Anand Singh. He seriously hustled to get his new book, Data Security in the Age of AI, out as soon as possible so that it could help folks dealing with securing AI rollouts right now! We'll discuss wh…
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In this episode of Tea with Self, I share a quiet lesson from the Water Lantern Festival, a day that began with restlessness and ended in peace. What started as a simple outing turned into an invitation to stop chasing calm and let it find me instead. As the lanterns drifted across the water, I released the weight of striving, proving, and performi…
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Episode 31: Letting it Flow: A Midlife Reflection on Mental Health and Healing
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3:54In this episode, I open up about my journey with mental health, not the picture-perfect version, but the real, messy, human one. There was a time when everything looked “fine” from the outside, but inside, I was quietly breaking. This is a story about learning that true strength isn’t found in holding everything together, it’s in allowing yourself …
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Episode 56 : Pranav Mishra's preview of his book " The Tiger That Crashed My Wedding"
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29:07In this episode, author Pranav Mishra speaks about his book "The Tiger That Crashed My Wedding", thereby giving us a glimpse into the amazing book which is quite interesting and entertaining at the same time. It is the story of a tiger who breaks out from captivity and starts on a journey to find his own destination. While doing so, he shapes up th…
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This morning, with my Empress Grey tea and a warm hot water bottle, I felt a shift, a calm that felt like coming home to myself. Listening to Your Inner Awakening by Byron Katie reminded me that most of our suffering comes from leaving the present moment. When we return to now, we realise we already have what we need. We are safe. We are okay. In t…
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AI & IAM: Where Security Gets Superhuman (Or Supremely Stuck) - Matt Immler, Heather Ceylan, Alexander Makarov, Nitin Raina, Dor Fledel, Aaron Parecki - ESW #427
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1:34:04At Oktane 2025, leaders from across the security ecosystem shared how identity has become the new front line in protecting today's AI-driven enterprises. As SaaS adoption accelerates and AI agents proliferate, organizations face an explosion of human and non-human identities—and with it, growing risks like misconfigured access, orphaned accounts, a…
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In this episode of Tea with Self, I share the beginning of my 90 Days of Becoming, three months of aligning, simplifying, and showing up for myself with presence instead of pressure. October is about Gathering what nourishes me (and letting go of what doesn’t), November will be Deepening, and December, Arrival. This isn’t about chasing perfection o…
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In this episode of Tea with Self, I share a quiet turning point, the moment I stopped bending myself to fit and started listening to the whispers within. It’s about trading performance for presence, honouring my own rhythm, and choosing freedom over approval. This is a story of alignment, of meeting myself at the root, and remembering that my power…
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Live interviews from Oktane 2025: threats, AI in apps, and AI in cybersecurity tools - Brett Winterford, Shiv Ramji, Damon McDougald - ESW #426
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1:35:13How identity security can keep pace with the evolving threat landscape, with Brett Winterford Today's threat landscape has never been more complex. Malicious actors are leveraging tools like generative AI to develop more creative social engineering attacks that can have serious ramifications for businesses. Brett Winterford, VP of Okta Threat Intel…
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Episode 55 : Upasana's review of the book "Tara's Truce" written by Kavita Kane
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47:34In this episode, Upasana gives us an wonderful insight into Kavita Kane's book "Tara's Truce" through her amazing review. Upasana talks about how the author has shaped up Tara's character in the story throwing light on her amazing personality, standing up for what is right, keeping everyone concerned in mind while taking decisions etc.. Do listen t…
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Disruption is Coming for the Vulnerability Management Market - Tod Beardsley - ESW #425
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1:47:15Interview with Tod Beardsley This interview is sponsored by runZero. Legacy vulnerability management (VM) hasn't innovated alongside of attackers, and it shows. Let's talk about the state of VM. Check out https://securityweekly.com/runzero to learn more! Topic Segment: NPM Incidents In this week's topic segment, we're discussing all the NPM supply …
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Episode 54 : Dr.Ashwin Guha's review of the book "Crime And Punishment" written by Fyodor Dostoevsky
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30:21In this episode, Dr. Ashwin speaks about an excellent classic Russian Novel "Crime and Punishment" written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Ashwin reviews this classic in a very interesting way giving us a sneak peak into the different aspects of the novel through the author's background, character sketches, initial plot etc. He also tells us why it is his fa…
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Forrester's AEGIS Framework, the weekly news, and interviews with Fortra and Island - Jeff Pollard, Rohit Dhamankar, Michael Leland - ESW #424
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1:40:37Segment 1 - Interview with Jeff Pollard Introducing Forrester's AEGIS Framework: Agentic AI Enterprise Guardrails For Information Security For this episode's interview, we're talking to Forrester analyst Jeff Pollard. I'm pulling this segment's description directly from the report's executive summary, which I think says it best: As AI agents and ag…
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Ransomware, Agentic AI, and Supply Chain Risks: Insights from Black Hat 2025 - HD Moore, Jason Passwaters, J.J. Guy, Theresa Lanowitz, Mickey Bresman, Yuval Wollman, Jawahar "Jawa" Sivasankaran - ESW ...
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2:06:06Doug White sits down with Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at LevelBlue, for a powerful and timely conversation about one of cybersecurity's most pressing threats: the software supply chain. Theresa shares fresh insights from LevelBlue's global research involving 1,500 cybersecurity professionals across 16 countries. Together, they unpack the rea…
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Episode 53 : Divya and Daksh's preview of the book "Finlit Wizard"
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38:05In this episode, Divya and her 9 year old son, Daksh speak about the book "Finlit Wizard". Divya is a children's author and has published 3 books so far, Finlit Wizard being the latest. This story cum activity book makes financial literacy fun for kids and adults alike with a lot of topics covered. Daksh is the proof reader for all books written by…
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Dave Lewis talks M&A due diligence, TBD topic, the weekly news - Dave Lewis - ESW #422
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1:46:21Interview with Dave Lewis on Security's Role in M&A Due Diligence In this episode, Dave Lewis from 1Password discusses the critical importance of security in mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence through integration. He explores common pitfalls, essential security assessments, and practical strategies for security leaders to protect organiza…
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Episode 52 : Narasimha Rao's review of the telugu book "Vimukta" written by Volga
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35:59In this episode, my guest Narasimha Rao Sir has reviewed the book "Vimukta" written by Volga. Narasimha Sir reflects on how this book like the title "Vimukta" made him feel liberated every time he read it. He reviews the book very nicely taking us through the different chapters and giving us a feel of the same by reading out few lines in Telugu... …
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Oktane Preview with Harish Peri, Invisible Prompt Attacks, and the weekly news! - Harish Peri - ESW #421
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1:49:28Interview with Harish Peri from Okta Oktane Preview: building frameworks to secure our Agentic AI future Like it or not, Agentic AI and protocols like MCP and A2A are getting pushed as the glue to take business process automation to the next level. Giving agents the power and access they need to accomplish these lofty goals is going to be challengi…
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Rethinking risk based vulnerability management, Black Hat expo insights, and the news - Snehal Antani - ESW #420
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1:55:35Interview with Snehal Antani - Rethinking Risk-Based Vulnerability Management Vulnerability management is broken. Organizations basically use math to turn a crappy list into a slightly less crappy list, and the hardest part of the job as a CIO is deciding what NOT to fix. There has to be a better way, and there is... Segment Resources: https://hori…
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Episode 51 : Ritu's review of the book "Half Of A Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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26:55In this episode, my guest Ritu talks about the heart wrenching story of the common man's suffering with the civil war between Nigeria and Biafran community as the setting, written by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. The novel portrays the lives of five people and how their life gets affected by the war.Do listen to the episode and share your thoughts.Back…
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Episode 26: When the Energy isn't Yours to Carry
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4:41Sometimes, the stress we carry isn’t even ours. Here in a quiet cabin in the Norwegian Highlands, I’ve realised how much of my overwhelm back home is borrowed, picked up from other people’s moods, words, and even their silence.In this episode, I share how I’ve been noticing, releasing, and protecting my own energy. From morning silence to clearing …
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In this episode of Tea with Self, I share what the last couple of days in a cabin in the Norwegian Highlands have taught me about true slow living. Not the romanticised version you see online, but the kind that asks you to stop filling every gap with noise.From leaving my phone on the porch, to eating lunch with nothing but the sound of the breeze …
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Episode 24: Home is Who I Am, Not Where I Am
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4:56For years, I thought “home” meant four walls, familiar comforts, and a sanctuary I’d built piece by piece. But two weeks in a small cabin in the Norwegian Highlands have shown me something different — that home isn’t just a place, it’s something you carry within you.In this episode, I share the rituals, reflections, and quiet moments that have turn…
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ESW at BlackHat and the weekly enterprise security news - ESW #419
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45:44Topic Segment - What's new at Black Hat? We're coming live from hacker summer camp 2025, so it seemed appropriate to share what we've seen and heard so far at this year's event. Adrian's on vacation, so this episode is featuring Jackie McGuire and Ayman Elsawah! News Segment Then, in the enterprise security news, Tons of funding! SentinelOne picks …
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Episode 23: The Small Steps That Change Everything
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4:26There’s a moment in life when something deep inside whispers, I want to be better.Not for appearances. Not for approval. But in a way that feels truer, fuller, and more you.In this episode, I explore the quiet, unshaped longing that calls us to grow, and how real change isn’t a dramatic leap, but a series of small, intentional steps taken over time…
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Episode 50 : Hari's review of the book "Onam In A Nightie" written by Anjana Menon
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40:36In the episode, 12 year old Hari reviews an interesting book "Onam In A Nightie" written by Anjana Menon. Hari tells us how the author hilariously takes us through different phases of her life during covid when she gets stuck in Kerala. She compares her life in Noida with that in Kerala and gives us a glimpse of Gods Own Paradise and life revolving…
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Episode 22: Becoming All of Me: Mood by Mood, Breath by Breath
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4:55Yesterday, I ran a little experiment.I tracked my moods throughout the day — every shift, every surge, every flicker of feeling.And what I found wasn’t chaos… it was intimacy.With myself. With my body. With this season I’m in.In this episode, I share what it really looks like to witness yourself — fully, honestly, without judgement — in midlife and…
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Weekly Enterprise Security News and Tips on Building Security From Day 1 - Guillaume Ross - ESW #418
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1:45:52The Weekly Enterprise News (segments 1 and 2) This week, we've had to make some last minute adjustments, so we're going to do the news first, split into two segments. This week, we're discussing: Some interesting funding Two acquisitions - one picked up for $250M, the other slightly larger, at $25 BILLION Interesting new companies! On the 1 year an…
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Episode 49 : Sphoorti's review of the book " Tuesdays with Morrie" written by Mitch Albom
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28:41In this episode, Sphoorti talks about an interesting book " Tuesdays with Morrie" written by American Author, Mitch Albom. The book is about a series of visits the author made to his former Brandeis sociology professor, Morrie Schwartz who was dying from ALS.Sphoorti tells us how the book is divided into chapters like each one giving us a life less…
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tj-actions Lessons Learned, US Cyber Offense, this week's enterprise security news - Dimitri Stiliadis - ESW #417
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1:42:01Interview Segment - Lessons Learned from the tj-actions GitHub Action Supply Chain Attack with Dimitri Stiliadis Breach analysis is one of my favorite topics to dive into and I'm thrilled Dimitri is joining us today to reveal some of the insights he's pulled out of this GitHub Actions incident. It isn't an overstatement to say that some of the less…
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Episode 48 : Sreevalli's review of her great grandfather,M.A.Sreenivasan's book"Of The Raj,Maharajas and Me"
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37:55In this episode, Sreevalli tells us about her great grandfather's life through his book "Of the Raj, Maharajas and Me". She proudly speaks about the different roles her great grandfather, M.A. Sreenivasan, was a part of....like serving as the civil servant in the Mysore Government, becoming the Dewan of Gwalior and working hard for the rights of th…
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