Best Securitystartups Podcasts (2025)

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Shadow Risks in SaaS, Cybersecurity Market Has Lost Its Mind, and Rise of the CTrO - Mike Puglia - BSW #424 1:06:01

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While many businesses rely on Microsoft 365, Salesforce and Google Workspace security features, critical blind spots remain—the recent series of high profile SaaS breaches demonstrate this. So what should you do? Mike Puglia, General Manager of Kaseya Labs, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the risks in SaaS applications. In this segment, M…

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Security Money: The Index is Back Near Highs as AI Leads the Discussion - BSW #423 1:03:20

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The Security Weekly 25 index is back near all time highs as the NASDAQ hits another record high. Funding and acquisitions have shifted to AI as the security industry continues to evolve. We also had a new IPO, Netskope. They will replace CyberArk once the Palo Alto Networks acquisition closes, allowing the index to survive another public company ac…

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Health and Wellness of the CISO as They Crack Under Pressure and Need a BISO to Scale - Dr. Yonesy Núñez - BSW #422 56:46

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It's a topic we discuss often on Business Security Weekly: CISO Burnout. It's real, but how should you manage it? Dr. Yonesy Núñez, Global Cybersecurity Executive at Chain Bridge Bank and former Managing Director, Chief Cybersecurity Risk Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), joins Bu…

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Securing Model Context Protocol as Companies Plan to Replace Entry Roles with AI - Rahul Parwani - BSW #421 58:59

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As AI revolutionizes how we work, it has created a new attack surface with new technologies. One of those new technologies is Model Context Protocol (MCP). MCP has emerged as the standard for connecting AI to external tools, but its flexibility has created security challenges. How do we secure MCP? Rahul Parwani, Head of Product, Security Solutions…

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Defense Against Configurations as CIOs and CISOs Show Value Through Risks and Metrics - Rob Allen - BSW #420 49:31

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What's the biggest attack vector for breaches besides all of the human related ones (i.e., social engineering, phishing, compromised credentials, etc.)? You might think vulnerabilities, but it's actually misconfiguration. The top breach attack vectors are stolen or compromised credentials, phishing, and misconfigurations, which often work together.…

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Emergence of the Chief Trust Officer as CISOs Earn Business Respect and Agenda Shifts - Jeff Pollard - BSW #419 1:00:15

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Organizations that successfully earn and keep the trust of their customers, employees, and partners experience better business outcomes, more engagement, and competitive differentiation. But what does that trust look like and who's responsible for building and maintaining that trust? Jeff Pollard, Vice-President, Principal Analyst on the Security a…

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Security That Sticks: Shaping Human Behavior - Nicole Jiang, Rinki Sethi - BSW #418 1:03:00

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As the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report has stated year after year, most breaches start with human error. We've invested a lot in Security Awareness and Training and Phishing solutions, but yet human error is still the top risk. How do we actually reduce human risk? Rinki Sethi, CSO at Upwind Security, and Nicole Jiang, CEO of Fable Securi…

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Automating Compliance and Risk with Agentic AI as CISOs (R)Evolve - Trevor Horwitz - BSW #417 54:20

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Still managing compliance in a spreadsheet? Don't have enough time or resources to verify your control or risk posture? And you wonder why you can't get the budget to move your compliance and risk programs forward. Maybe it's time for a different approach. Trevor Horwitz, Founder and CISO at TrustNet joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how th…

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Forrester's Global Cybersecurity Market Forecast Before AI Fully Kicks In - Merritt Maxim - BSW #416 52:51

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Global spending on cybersecurity products and services will see a strong 14.4% CAGR from 2024 through 2029 and will hit $302.5 billion in 2029, driven by continued concerns around cyberattacks across all verticals and geographies. But where is the spending occuring and how do you prepare? Merritt Maxim, VP & Research Director at Forrester, joins Bu…

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Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook - Cybersecurity, AI, and Economic Uncertainty? - Amanda Jack - BSW #415 55:15

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More than four out of ten (41%) Chief Information Officers (CIOs) report cybersecurity as their top concern, yet these same leaders are simultaneously increasing security budgets (77%), expanding cloud infrastructure (68%), and accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities (67%). According to the new Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook report…

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Rearchitecting Systems for Privacy as AI Agents Force You to Rethink Security - Guillaume Jaulerry - BSW #414 1:02:20

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As AI and cloud-based services power our connected world, individuals are facing an unprecedented privacy crisis. With more than 2.3 billion people entrusting their data to the cloud and centralized servers, cyberattacks, data breaches, surveillance, identity theft, and privacy threats are now everyday risks. How do we protect against these threats…

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Board Priority But Lack of Access & CISO Pressure, 360 Privacy and Pentera Interviews - Chuck Randolph, Tom Pore - BSW #413 1:10:10

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In the leadership and communications segment, Lack of board access: The No. 1 factor for CISO dissatisfaction, Pressure on CISOs to stay silent about security incidents growing, The Secret to Building a High-Performing Team, and more! Jackie McGuire sits down with Chuck Randolph, SVP of Strategic Intelligence & Security at 360 Privacy, for a grippi…

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Forrester 2026 Budget Planning Guide and BlackHat 2025 Interviews - Jess Burn, Danny Jenkins, Matt Muller - BSW #412 1:11:11

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With volatility now the norm, security and risk leaders need practical guidance on managing existing spending and new budgetary necessities. Where should they look? Jess Burn, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss Forrester's Budget Planning Guide 2026: Security And Risk. This data-and-insights-driven re…

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Security Money: The Index Dips and 20 Years of Cybersecurity Consolidation - Ross Haleliuk - BSW #411 1:04:12

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The cybersecurity industry is undergoing a consolidation wave that is moving far faster than many realize. This isn't at all about CISOs wanting fewer tools as much as some would like to think - the changes are happening at the macro level. Ross Haleliuk joins BSW to present the most comprehensive illustration ever made of how our industry has cons…

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vCISO Benefits as the CISO Becomes Strategic and the Board's Responsible for Security - Brian Haugli - BSW #410 59:29

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Securing top-tier cybersecurity leadership is not just a necessity but a significant challenge, especially when working within budget constraints. Should you hire a full-time CISO or outsource to a vCISO provider? Brian Haugli, CEO at SideChannel, joins BSW to discuss how organizations can hire a Virtual CISO (vCISO) to benefit from their expertise…

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Misconfiguration, The Forgotten Vulnerability and the Power and Failure of "Yes" - Danny Jenkins - BSW #409 53:55

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The industry is obsessed with vulnerabilities. From vulnerability assessment to vulnerability management to exposure management and even zero days, we love to talk about vulnerabilities. But what about misconfiguration? By definition it's a vulnerability or weakness, but it doesn't have a CVE (common vulnerability enumeration). Should we ignore it?…

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Defending Trust & Reputation as CISOs and Leaders Prepare Their AI Strategy - Santosh Nair - BSW #408 50:05

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As brands grow more digital, the threats grow more personal. Attackers impersonate executives, spin up fake websites, and leak sensitive data — hurting business reputations and breaking customer trust. How do you defend your organization's reputation and customers' trust? Santosh Nair, Co-Founder and CTO at Styx Intelligence, joins Business Securit…

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Say Easy, Do Hard - AI Governance in the Supply Chain - Nick Mistry, Richard Bird - BSW #407 54:55

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Recent findings of AI ecosystem insecurities and attacks show the importance of needing AI governance in the supply chain. And this supply chain is rapidly expanding to include not only open-source software but also collaborative platforms where custom models, agents, prompts, and other AI resources are used. And with this expansion of third-party …

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Aligning Security Objectives, Ditch the Ego, Lead for Real and Succeed - BSW #406 29:45

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In the leadership and communications section, The CISO code of conduct: Ditch the ego, lead for real, The books shaping today's cybersecurity leaders, How to Succeed in Your Career When Change Is a Constant, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-406

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Getting Consensus as a CISO, While Calculating Cybersecurity ROI and Building a Team - Khaja Ahmed - BSW #405 1:03:11

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How do we get security right? The answer varies by many factors, including industry, what you're trying to protect, and what the C Suite and Board care about. Khaja Ahmed, Advisor at CISO Forum, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to get consensus on your security program. CISOs, executives, and the Board need to be aligned on the risks a…

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Minimize SAP Migration Challenges, Cybersecurity Maturity, and Radical Transparency - Christopher Carter - BSW #404 58:31

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Are you running SAP? The clock is ticking... Standard maintenance end-of-life is set for the end of 2027. Migration to S/4HANA must be completed by then (or 2030 if you buy into SAP's special three-year reprieve). While that may appear to be enough time, companies currently working toward an S/4HANA transition are finding the journey challenging, a…

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SolarWinds Settlement, Upgrade Your Leadership Instincts to Build Your Legacy - BSW #403 51:58

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SEC settles with SolarWinds. We react! In the leadership and communications section, The Skills and Habits Aspiring CEOs Need to Build, Why People Really Quit — And How Great Managers Make Them Want to Stay, The Small Actions That Become Your Legacy, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-403…

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The Value of Zero Trust - Rob Allen - BSW #402 32:29

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New research estimates the value of Zero Trust. Using the Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center's proprietary cyber losses dataset from the past eight years, researchers estimated that overall cyber losses could have been potentially reduced by up to 31% had the organizations widely deployed zero-trust security. This adds up to a projected …

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Thriving Through Volatility: Insights for CISOs - Jeff Pollard, Pejman (Pej) Roshan, Deepen Desai - BSW #401 1:05:24

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In this episode, Mandy Logan, Summer Craze Fowler, Jason Albuquerque, and Jeff Pollard of Forrester discuss the challenges and strategies for CISOs in navigating volatility in the security landscape. They emphasize the importance of building relationships within the organization, particularly with the CFO, to manage budgets effectively. The convers…

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CISO Cyber Insurance Empowerment - Peter Hedberg, Stephan Jou, Morey Haber - BSW #400 1:03:41

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In this episode of Business Security Weekly, Mandy Logan, along with guests Peter Hedberg, Summer Craze Fowler, and Ben Carr, delve into the complexities of cyber insurance and the empowerment of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The discussion covers the evolving landscape of cyber insurance, the critical role of underwriting, and the i…

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Shadow Risks in SaaS, Cybersecurity Market Has Lost Its Mind, and Rise of the CTrO - Mike Puglia - BSW #424 1:06:01

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Security Money: The Index is Back Near Highs as AI Leads the Discussion - BSW #423 1:03:20

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Health and Wellness of the CISO as They Crack Under Pressure and Need a BISO to Scale - Dr. Yonesy Núñez - BSW #422 56:46

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Securing Model Context Protocol as Companies Plan to Replace Entry Roles with AI - Rahul Parwani - BSW #421 58:59

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Defense Against Configurations as CIOs and CISOs Show Value Through Risks and Metrics - Rob Allen - BSW #420 49:31

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Emergence of the Chief Trust Officer as CISOs Earn Business Respect and Agenda Shifts - Jeff Pollard - BSW #419 1:00:15

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Security That Sticks: Shaping Human Behavior - Nicole Jiang, Rinki Sethi - BSW #418 1:03:00

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Automating Compliance and Risk with Agentic AI as CISOs (R)Evolve - Trevor Horwitz - BSW #417 54:20

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Forrester's Global Cybersecurity Market Forecast Before AI Fully Kicks In - Merritt Maxim - BSW #416 52:51

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Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook - Cybersecurity, AI, and Economic Uncertainty? - Amanda Jack - BSW #415 55:15

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Rearchitecting Systems for Privacy as AI Agents Force You to Rethink Security - Guillaume Jaulerry - BSW #414 1:02:20

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Board Priority But Lack of Access & CISO Pressure, 360 Privacy and Pentera Interviews - Chuck Randolph, Tom Pore - BSW #413 1:10:10

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Forrester 2026 Budget Planning Guide and BlackHat 2025 Interviews - Jess Burn, Danny Jenkins, Matt Muller - BSW #412 1:11:11

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Security Money: The Index Dips and 20 Years of Cybersecurity Consolidation - Ross Haleliuk - BSW #411 1:04:12

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vCISO Benefits as the CISO Becomes Strategic and the Board's Responsible for Security - Brian Haugli - BSW #410 59:29

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Misconfiguration, The Forgotten Vulnerability and the Power and Failure of "Yes" - Danny Jenkins - BSW #409 53:55

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Defending Trust & Reputation as CISOs and Leaders Prepare Their AI Strategy - Santosh Nair - BSW #408 50:05

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Say Easy, Do Hard - AI Governance in the Supply Chain - Nick Mistry, Richard Bird - BSW #407 54:55

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Aligning Security Objectives, Ditch the Ego, Lead for Real and Succeed - BSW #406 29:45

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Getting Consensus as a CISO, While Calculating Cybersecurity ROI and Building a Team - Khaja Ahmed - BSW #405 1:03:11

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Minimize SAP Migration Challenges, Cybersecurity Maturity, and Radical Transparency - Christopher Carter - BSW #404 58:31

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SolarWinds Settlement, Upgrade Your Leadership Instincts to Build Your Legacy - BSW #403 51:58

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The Value of Zero Trust - Rob Allen - BSW #402 32:29

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Thriving Through Volatility: Insights for CISOs - Jeff Pollard, Pejman (Pej) Roshan, Deepen Desai - BSW #401 1:05:24

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CISO Cyber Insurance Empowerment - Peter Hedberg, Stephan Jou, Morey Haber - BSW #400 1:03:41