Best Proofpoint Podcasts (2025)

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Sumit Dhawan: Leading Proofpoint’s AI evolution and building toward $5B in ARR 53:58

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In this episode of Inside the Network, we sit down with Sumit Dhawan, CEO of Proofpoint, one of the largest private cybersecurity companies in the world. With over $2 billion in ARR, Proofpoint protects 85 of the Fortune 100 and is on a bold path toward $5 billion in revenue by 2030. Sumit’s journey is a masterclass in modern leadership. Having gra…

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Freighty Cats: RFQ Phishing Comes to A Warehouse Near You 35:44

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Stars! In this episode host Selena Larson welcomes back guest and part-time co-host Tim Kromphardt, fresh from DEFCON, to explore the world of request-for-quote (RFQ) fraud—a growing scam targeting small- to medium-sized businesses with fake purchase requests and net financing schemes. Tim explains how cyber…

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Hot sauce and hot takes: An Only Malware in the Building special. 36:37

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building — but this time, it’s not just another episode. This is a special edition you won’t want to miss. For the first time, our hosts are together in-studio — and they’re turning up the heat. Literally. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Selena Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proofpoint⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ intelligence analyst and host of their podcas…

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Jay Chaudhry: Betting on yourself and building a $40B+ Zero Trust giant in Zscaler 53:45

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In this episode of Inside the Network, we sit down with Jay Chaudhry, founder and CEO of Zscaler, one of the most valuable cybersecurity companies in the world with a market cap of over $40 billion and $3 billion in ARR. Jay’s journey is unlike any other. Raised in a remote Indian village with no electricity, no running water, and a two-and-a-half-…

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Direct Send Exploitation & URL Rewrite Attacks: What Security Teams Must Know 43:05

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Squirrels! In this extra-packed episode of Discarded, host Selena Larson welcomes Proofpoint Principal Research Engineer Jason Ford for his first appearance on the show. Together, they dive into two resurging email attack techniques—Microsoft 365 Direct Send abuse and URL rewrite abuse—and why defending agai…

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Phish, Chips & Voldemort: Inside China’s Cyber Targeting of Taiwan 42:53

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Panda Bears! In this extra-packed episode of Discarded, host Selena Larson and guest host, Sarah Sabotka reunite with Staff Threat Researcher Mark Kelly to dive deep into China-aligned espionage activity—this time with a focus on Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem and the strange, stealthy tools threat actors …

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Work from home, malware included. 32:14

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is ⁠⁠⁠Selena Larson⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Proofpoint⁠⁠⁠ intelligence analyst and host of their podcast ⁠⁠⁠DISCARDED⁠⁠⁠. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena…

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Michelle Zatlyn: Scaling Cloudflare to a $70B giant and building a better Internet 1:01:48

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In this episode of Inside the Network, we sit down with Michelle Zatlyn, Co-founder and President of Cloudflare, one of the most iconic Internet infrastructure companies in the world. From its launch during the depths of the 2009 financial crisis to today’s $70 billion market cap and 5 million+ customers, Cloudflare has become a cornerstone of glob…

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Threat Actor Theater: TA2541, TA558, and the Cyber Heist Crew TA582 37:54

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our cyber pals! In this episode of Discarded, host Selena Larson and co-host, Tim Kromphardt, are joined by Joe Wise, Senior Threat Researcher at Proofpoint for a deep dive into the chaotic brilliance of mid-tier eCrime actors—including the elusive TA582. We explore recent activity from TA2541 and TA558—two groups kno…

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10 Things I Hate About Attribution: A Clustering Conundrum 56:24

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our cyber detectives and pedantic CTI friends! In this episode of Discarded, host Selena Larson is joined by Greg Lesnewich, Staff Threat Researcher at Proofpoint for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most frustratingly fascinating attribution cases yet. What begins as a lighthearted rant: “10 Things I Hate About…

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Comic Sans and Cybercrime: Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber Playbook 52:49

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Pals! In this episode of Discarded, host Selena Larson and co-host Sara Sabotka are joined by Saher Naumaan and Greg Lesnewich, teammates on the espionage threat research team at Proofpoint to unravel the multifaceted—and often bizarre—world of North Korean cyber operations. The team explores: What sets DPRK…

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The RMM protocol: Remote, risky, and ready to strike. 38:40

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Please enjoy this encore of Only Malware in the Building. Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is ⁠⁠Selena Larson⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Proofpoint⁠⁠ intelligence analyst and host of their podcast ⁠⁠DISCARDED⁠⁠. Inspired by the residents of a buil…

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Joe Levy: Scaling Sophos to $1B+ revenue and defending the 350M overlooked businesses 1:05:03

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In this episode of Inside the Network, we sit down with Joe Levy, CEO of Sophos, a 40-year-old cybersecurity company that has quietly become one of the most important global players, serving over 600,000 organizations and generating over $1 billion in revenue. Throughout his career, Joe has operated with a founder's mindset: thinking in bets, build…

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Modern Manufacturing: Challenges, Opportunities, and Leading with Impact 45:22

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Scott Hoselton is the President of ACS, a global provider of integrated design-build systems for engine, vehicle, and component testing facilities. With a background in civil engineering and construction management, Scott excels at identifying client needs and aligning ACS’s expertise in automation, controls, and facility solutions. Since assuming …

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Signatures and Surprises: Inside the Emerging Threats Team 43:55

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Masked Vigilantes! In this episode of Discarded, host Selena Larson and co-host Tim Kromhardt are joined by James Emery-Callcott, a Security Researcher on Proofpoint’s Emerging Threats team, for an insider’s look at the technical, tactical, and collaborative forces shaping modern network detection. James tak…

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DBIR Deep Dive: Identity, Access, and the Expanding Attack Surface 51:41

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Stars! Join host Selena Larson, and guest host, Sarah Sabotka, as they sit down with Alex Pinto, Associate Director of Threat Intelligence at Verizon Business and the lead author behind the industry-defining Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). Together, they unpack the most pressing findings fr…

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The great CoGUI caper. 35:20

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is ⁠⁠Selena Larson⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Proofpoint⁠⁠ intelligence analyst and host of their podcast ⁠⁠DISCARDED⁠⁠. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is jo…

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Andy Cao and Hugh Thompson: Inside RSAC 2025’s biggest moments and boldest ideas 52:52

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In this RSAC special episode of Inside the Network, we sit down not with one, but two remarkable guests from the center of the cybersecurity world. First, we’re joined by Andy Cao, COO of ProjectDiscovery, a company focused on open-source vulnerability management tools, which won the "Most Innovative Startup" award at the RSA Conference 2025 Innova…

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The ClickFix Convergence: How Threat Actors Blur the Lines 35:49

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Spring Chickens! Join host Selena Larson, and guest host, Sarah Sabotka, as they chat with Saher Naumaan, Senior Threat Researcher at Proofpoint, for a deep dive into how modern espionage and cybercrime are increasingly blurring lines. At the center of the conversation is ClickFix—a fast-evolving social engi…

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Culture as a Strategy: Leadership Lessons from a Thriving CPA Firm 47:46

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Benjamin (BJ) Lippert is a Managing Partner at Donovan CPAs, a full-service accounting firm dedicated to small businesses and their owners. Since joining the firm in 2015, he has been instrumental in revamping the firm’s assurance practice, fostering a culture of accountability and growth. His leadership emphasizes structure, consistency, and a peo…

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The RMM protocol: Remote, risky, and ready to strike. 39:40

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is ⁠Selena Larson⁠, ⁠Proofpoint⁠ intelligence analyst and host of their podcast ⁠DISCARDED⁠. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined b…

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The Art of the Innocent Ask: How Threat Actors Use Benign Conversations 58:09

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Spring Chickens! Join host Selena Larson and guest hosts, Tim Kromphardt and Sarah Sabotka, both Senior Threat Researchers at Proofpoint. These top sleuths crack open Proofpoint’s new Human Factor series and explore one of the most deceptively dangerous tactics in a threat actor’s playbook: the benign conver…

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Life After Pro Sports: Building Financial Futures 48:21

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Vicki Hall is a Senior Financial Advisor at C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth Management (CHDG), a firm that specializes in asset management and financial planning. With a background in asset management and financial planning, she helps clients navigate wealth accumulation. She holds series 7 (General Securities) and 66 (Investment Advisor Representative)…

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Diving Into Cyber Journalism: FOIA, Fraud, and the Fight Against Online Threats 46:35

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Cherry Blossoms! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Tim Kromphardt, a Senior Threat Researcher, as they chat with Andrew Couts, Senior Editor, Security and Investigations at WIRED. Andrew shares insights into his work overseeing cybersecurity coverage and investigative reporting, collaborating with news…

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Inside Association Leadership: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities 44:58

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Rachel Daeger, CAE, IOM, is the Communications Director at Raybourn Group International (RGI), a company specializing in association management and marketing services. Since joining RGI in 2010, Rachel has leveraged her communication and organizational skills to help clients achieve their strategic goals across diverse industries. With over 40 year…

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Dug Song: Values over valuation—reflections on building Duo Security and leading with purpose 1:25:31

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In this episode of Inside the Network, we sit down with Dug Song, the legendary co-founder and former CEO of Duo Security. Dug's journey is nothing short of iconic—he turned a side project into a cybersecurity powerhouse with over 50,000 customers and a $2.35 billion exit to Cisco. In a world obsessed with unicorn status and funding hype, Dug stand…

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Hello? Is it malware you’re looking for? 34:37

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K …

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The GEO Formula: AI-Powered SEO Strategies 10:01

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Meghan Lund is the Content Marketing Manager at Proof Digital, where she is instrumental in orchestrating SEO efforts and crafting bespoke strategies that propel clients toward resounding success. Meghan brings expertise in content marketing, digital marketing, and SEO, analyzing trends in organic traffic and conversion rates to optimize existing p…

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RMM Tools: The New Cybercrime Trick? 37:38

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Remote Cyber Pals! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Tim Kromphardt, a Senior Threat Researcher, as they chat with Staff Threat Researcher, Ole Villadsen, from Proofpoint. They explore the broader shift from traditional malware to commercially available tools that fly under the radar and how cybercriminals a…

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Your Best Defense against Social Engineering: The Gray-Matter Firewall 51:06

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Pals! Join host Selena Larson and guest hosts, Sarah Sabotka and Tim Kromphardt, both Senior Threat Researchers from Proofpoint, as they dive into the realities of current social engineering schemes —especially during high-risk times like tax season. Cybercriminals exploit fear, urgency, and excitement to ma…

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Jeetu Patel: Cisco’s AI-powered cybersecurity future 1:02:17

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In this episode of Inside the Network, we sit down with Jeetu Patel, Cisco’s Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer. Jeetu previously led Cisco’s Security and Collaboration business units. Under his leadership, these divisions have become major growth engines fueled by AI-driven innovation, strategic acquisitions, and a renewed focus on…

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The new malware on the block. 33:03

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K …

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From Passed Over to Partner: Finding a Firm That Values You 27:43

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Trishia Hamilton, CPA, is a Partner at Donovan CPAs, a complete financial-needs resource provider for 50 years. With over two decades of experience in tax preparation and accounting services, she has developed a comprehensive skill set across various accounting disciplines. Known for fostering a culture of growth and collaboration, Trishia has been…

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Hiding in Plain Sight: How Defenders Get Creative with Image Detection 45:52

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Pals! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Sarah Sabotka, as they speak with Kyle Eaton, Senior Security Research Engineer at Proofpoint. They explore the evolving world of image-based threat detection and the deceptive tactics cybercriminals use to evade defenses. From image lures embedded in emails, PDF…

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Engagement in Action: Data-Driven and Memorable Event Activities 35:18

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Oren Berkovich is the Co-Founder of Projectory, a Toronto-based team transforming traditional events into interactive, engaging experiences. As a serial entrepreneur and event designer, Oren focuses on integrating physical and visual elements to enhance participant interaction and idea generation. In addition to managing the client experience at Pr…

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Cyber Groundhog Day and romance scams, featuring Only Malware in the Building 40:48

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Send us fan mail! Hey Cyber Pals! This week we are doing a very special spotlight on a recent episode from Only Malware in the Building. Our very own, Selena Larson, also co-hosts on this fabulous podcast. Be sure to check it out and enjoy! Find more OMIB: https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/only-malware-in-the-building/9/notes —---------------------…

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Cyber Groundhog Day and romance scams. 43:58

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K …

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Shlomo Kramer: A playbook for building three multi billion-dollar cybersecurity companies - Cato Networks, Check Point, and Imperva 47:28

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Shlomo Kramer, CEO and co-founder of Cato Networks is a rare bird in the cybersecurity industry, having built three unicorns in his career. For many in the cybersecurity industry, Shlomo needs no introduction. One of the early pioneers in Israel’s cybersecurity startup ecosystem, what makes Shlomo remarkable is his ability to repeatedly build categ…

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Staying Ahead in a Disruptive Market: Proof Point Mashup Episode With Top Business Leaders 6:43

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Stacie Porter Bilger is the Founder and President of Proof Digital, a business growth-marketing agency that blends modern marketing tools with traditional sales funnel processes. She spent the first 20 years of her career working with businesses to strategize development and connect them to investors. Before founding Proof Digital, Stacie worked fo…

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The Power of Partnerships: An Interview with the NSA’s Kristina Walter 39:30

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Magicians! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Joshua Miller, as they speak with Kristina Walter, the Chief of NSA’s Cybersecurity Collaboration Center. They explore the cutting-edge collaborations between the NSA and industry partners to combat cyber threats, with a deep dive into the NSA’s Cybersecurit…

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Entering the AI Frontier: Navigating Digital Marketing in 2025 19:52

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Stacie Porter Bilger is the Founder and President of Proof Digital, a business growth-marketing agency that blends modern marketing tools with traditional sales funnel processes. She spent the first 20 years of her career working with businesses to strategize development and connect them to investors. Before founding Proof Digital, Stacie worked fo…

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The Battle for a Safer Internet: Inside Domain Takedowns and Threat Actor Tactics 38:05

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Magicians! Join host Selena Larson and guest host,Tim Kromphardt, as they speak with Hannah Rapetti, the Takedown Services Manager at Proofpoint. Hannah shares her fascinating journey from librarian to cybersecurity expert, detailing her path into the industry through certifications, CTFs (Capture the Flag),…

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Malware metamorphosis: 2024 reflections and 2025 predictions. 51:56

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K …

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Hamza Fodderwala: The future of cybersecurity — 2024 retrospective, 2025 predictions and what founders need to know 57:28

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In this holiday episode special, we’re joined by Hamza Fodderwala, Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, where he leads cybersecurity equity coverage. He joined Morgan Stanley's software research team in early 2016 and leads coverage for public cybersecurity companies like Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, SentinelOne, Okta, Zscaler, Cloud…

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Hackers, Heists, and Heroes: The Evolving Ransomware Game 57:06

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Pals! Join host Selena Larson and guest, ransomware expert, Allan Liska, CSIRT at Recorded Future, drops by to share his creative take on cyber-themed graphic novels, proving there’s nothing ransomware can’t inspire—even superheroes. In this episode, we uncover the shadowy ecosystem driving ransomware attack…

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Kumar Saurabh: Building Sumo Logic, LogicHub, and AirMDR and why immigrants make great entrepreneurs 52:31

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In this episode, we sit down with Kumar Saurabh, CEO and co-founder of AirMDR, which provides a new approach to managed detection and response with an AI-powered virtual security analyst. A serial entrepreneur, Kumar has been at it for two decades. Before AirMDR, he co-founded Sumo Logic, the first cloud-based SIEM, and LogicHub, one of the pioneer…

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Stealth, Scale, and Strategy: Exploring China’s Covert Network Tactics 49:28

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Frogs! Join host Selena Larson and guest host, Sarah Sabotka, explore the evolving tactics of China-based nation-state threat actors with guest Mark Kelly, Staff Threat Researcher at Proofpoint. They focus on TA415 (APT41 or Brass Typhoon), examining its combination of cybercrime and state-sponsored espionag…

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A cyber carol. 49:22

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Grab your eggnog and don your coziest holiday sweater as we sleuth our way through cyber mysteries with a festive twist! Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west…

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Scams, Smishing, and Safety Nets: How Emerging Threats Catches Phish 51:07

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Send us fan mail! Hello to all our Cyber Pals! Join host Selena Larson and guest, Genina Po, Threat Researcher at Emerging Threats at Proofpoint. She shares how she tackles emerging cyber threats, breaking down the process of turning data into detection signatures. Using tools like Suricata to create detections for malicious activity, she maps out …

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Whispers in the wires: A closer look at the new age of intrusion. 39:10

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Welcome in! You’ve entered, Only Malware in the Building. Join us each month to sip tea and solve mysteries about today’s most interesting threats. Your host is Selena Larson, Proofpoint intelligence analyst and host of their podcast DISCARDED. Inspired by the residents of a building in New York’s exclusive upper west side, Selena is joined by N2K …