Best AG Consulting Podcasts (2025)

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Securing Health Data Through Governance, Not Firefighting | Michael Ruppe, Group CISO, Adcubum AG 49:45

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In this episode of Be Fearless podcast, Adcubum AG Group CISO Michael Ruppe sits down with Aleksandra Melnikova from SquareX Founder's Office and shares how he moved from law and business into cybersecurity and became a CISO in his twenties. He breaks down how industry certifications (of which he has 30) helped him bridge theory and practice, stand…

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Being Prepared for the Unthinkable | Tiffiny Bryant, Co-Host, Stats on Stats 57:23

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Knowing your incidence response playbook is one thing, but is it ingrained deeply enough in your team for execution when disaster strikes? Tiffiny Bryant, Co-Host of the Stats on Stats Podcast and Information Security Analyst at Shipt, shares her powerful journey from the military into cybersecurity, and how she now raises awareness about the field…

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Are Enterprises Ready for AI Browsers and Automated SOCs? | Vriti Magee, Founder, Mawa:ga Consulting 43:05

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Vriti Magee, Founder and Principal of Mawa:ga Consulting, sits down with John Carse to explore the collision between AI innovation and enterprise security. In this episode, Vriti and John discuss the journey toward autonomous SOCs, the real risks of new browser AI agents like OpenAI's Atlas, and how innovation and governance mature each other inste…

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The Ability to Decompose Problems Separates Great Leaders | Tim Anderson, Deputy CISO, ID.me 37:10

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Tim Anderson shares two decades of cybersecurity expertise — starting with business continuity work to his current role protecting millions of digital identities as Deputy CISO of ID.me. In this episode, he breaks down why identity has become the new perimeter in security architecture, why browser security remains mission-critical for enterprise en…

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S2 Ep22: FEA Conference with Dr. Peter Stadelmann (CEO - Rational AG) 1:13:08

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Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Solutions, a management and design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by a wide variety of guests including Dr. Peter Stadelmann (CEO, Rational AG) to discuss the FEA Conference 2025 in the heart…

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Performance Livestock Analytics with Kory Lauridsen 27:25

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In this episode of AK Podcasts, Mike Donaldson and guest Kory Lauridsen from Performance Livestock Analytics discuss the evolution of livestock management, focusing on the importance of data and technology in modern farming. They explore the features and benefits of Performance Beef, a cloud-based software that automates operational records for cat…

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Security and Tech Leaders Should Be Peers | Mohana Balakrishnan, CTO, Schools Insurance Authority 46:00

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Mohana Balakrishnan, Chief Technology Officer at Schools Insurance Authority, shares his remarkable journey as a geophysicist discovering chromite deposits in Canada to leading technology and security for California schools. In this conversation, Mo opens up about why he transitioned from CISO to CTO, shares his philosophy on AI adoption and discus…

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Why Ransomware Still Keeps Winning | Adrian Sanabria, Principal Researcher, The Defenders Initiative 48:09

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Adrian Sanabria, Principal Researcher at The Defenders Initiative joins Field CISO John Carse to dissect why security keeps failing despite massive investments in tools and compliance frameworks. In this episode, John turns the tables and puts Adrian (also the Main Host of Enterprise Security Weekly) in the hot seat — discussing why focusing on che…

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Small-Medium Businesses Are Hackers' Path of Least Resistance | Royce Markose, CISO, Vistrada 36:21

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Royce Markose, CISO at Vistrada, shares his journey from breaking apart computers as a kid to leading cybersecurity for billion-dollar organizations. He dives into why hackers are shifting from endpoints to SaaS and browser attacks, how AI is transforming security risks, and how vendors should best pitch to CISOs and pull them into the conversation…

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Toby Michaud: Wildlife biologist, WinSETT, and principal at Linkside Consulting 55:43

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with the thoughtful and dynamic Toby Michaud, a former wildlife biologist, DEI advocate, and founder of a facilitation practice centered on inclusion, equity, and collaborative leadership. With over 25 years of experience in STEM and a deep commitment to creating systems where everyone feels seen,…

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Deepfakes, Disinformation & AI Agent Security | Alfredo Ramirez IV, Senior Director Analyst, Gartner 43:18

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Alfredo Ramirez IV, Senior Director Analyst, Emerging Technologies & Trends at Gartner, sits with Audrey Adeline from the SquareX Founder’s Office to discuss the latest market trends from his vantage point: “agent washing” where vendors rebrand simple automation as AI agents, why machine identities are becoming the fastest-growing attack surface, a…

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Growth, Risk Management, Culture: Why CISOs Operate Like CEOs | Bithal Bhardwaj, CEO, Gramax 39:59

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Bithal Bhardwaj, CEO at Gramax, spent over two decades as a cybersecurity leader across GE and GMR Group before making the leap to CEO. In this conversation, he reveals why the transition was surprisingly seamless, shares war stories from managing a 48-hour coordinated attack on critical infrastructure, and explains why security vendors shouldn't r…

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“Procurement is the Gateway into Your Enterprise” | Marian Newsome, Founder, Ethical Tech Matters 50:20

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Marian Newsome, Founder of Ethical Tech Matters and an IEEE CertifAIEd Lead Assessor (Top 100 Globally), sits down with SquareX Field CISO John Carse to unpack why most organizations are dangerously unprepared for AI governance. They dive into real-world failures, discuss the three fundamental principles for AI governance, and why browser security …

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Social Engineering LLMs Like Humans | J Wolfgang Goerlich, CISO, Oakland County, Michigan Government 43:54

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J Wolfgang Goerlich, CISO for Oakland County Michigan Government, shares his unconventional path from wanting to be a hacker after watching the movie "Hackers" to leading government cybersecurity. In this conversation, Wolfgang breaks down why LLMs are surprisingly easy to manipulate using the same social engineering tactics that work on humans, wh…

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Chelsea Barron: Red Seal machinist, BCIT Instructor, and advisor for the National Indigenous Tradeswomen Advisory Circle 43:55

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week, we’re joined by Chelsea Barron, an Indigenous Two-Spirit Red Seal Machinist, instructor at BCIT, and advocate for representation in the trades.Chelsea shares her remarkable journey from discovering the trades through BCIT’s Women in Trades program, to becoming its first full-time female machinist instructor.…

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Forage Program with AK Nutrition Consultant Joe Sparrow 47:33

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In this episode, Mike Donaldson discusses dairy nutrition and forage management with Joe Sparrow, a nutrition consultant at Agri-King. They explore the shift from traditional alfalfa to small grains in dairy diets, the advantages of using small grains, and the importance of digestible fiber. Joe shares insights on creating the ideal dairy diet, the…

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Balancing Security, Culture, and Velocity | Kane Narraway, Head of Enterprise Security, Canva 49:28

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Kane Narraway, Head of Enterprise Security at Canva, shares how he went from digital forensics in UK law enforcement to protecting millions of users' creative workflows today. He breaks down why marketing and sales teams are more vulnerable than engineers to attacks, his framework for balancing security with velocity and culture, and why security a…

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S2 Ep21: ConvoSense - Where Human Intuition Meets Artificial Intelligence 1:00:10

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Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Solutions, a management and design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by Frederik Born (VP of Technology, PreciTaste) and Arndt Manter (Director of Product Management, Convotherm - a Welbilt bran…

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Kihana Wilson: The Astro Stud, Astrophysicist, and STEM Communicator 55:44

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with astrophysicist, science communicator, and STEM icon Kihana Wilson, known online as The Astro Stud. Kihana shares her incredible journey from a curious 10-year-old discovering a life-changing astronomy book in her school library, to becoming a post-baccalaureate researcher at Argonne National …

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Why Community Matters More Than Certifications | Dr. Nathan Fisk, USF & Cyber Florida 1:07:38

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Join us as Dr. Nathan Fisk, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Education of USF and Cyber Florida Academic Director, discusses the importance of community in cybersecurity education. In this episode, Nathan explains how formal education has drifted away from the hacker culture that actually builds effective security professionals. He shares insig…

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Scaling Security Without Friction | Cezary Piekarski, Group CISO, Standard Chartered 31:58

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Cezary Piekarski, Group CISO at Standard Chartered, joins us to share hard-earned wisdom from 25+ years securing financial institutions globally. In this episode of the Be Fearless podcast, Cezary shares how Standard Chartered scales security without becoming a bottleneck, draws fascinating parallels between today's AI security challenges and buffe…

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Brandy Kawulka: Owner of Tartan Contracting, Host of All Things Renovation Podcast and Journeyman Joiner 52:03

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Take a break, we're on Smoko! This week we're joined by Brandy Kawulka, a powerhouse in the trades and a fierce advocate for women in the industry. Brandy shares her journey from studying joinery at BCIT to running her own successful renovation and contracting business: Tartan Contracting. We dive into the realities of working in the trades, the ch…

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S2 Ep20: The HostMilano Special: Part Two 1:23:49

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Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Solutions, a management and design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by a wide variety of guests to discuss everything that has happened on day two and day three of HostMilano! During this serie…

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S2 Ep19: The HostMilano Special: Part One 1:00:31

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Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Solutions, a management and design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by a wide variety of guests to discuss everything that has happened on the first day of HostMilano! During this series you wi…

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What You Don't Know About Your Certificates Can Hurt You | Eric Mizell, Field CTO, Keyfactor 51:43

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Eric Mizell, Field CTO and VP Field Engineering at Keyfactor, breaks down why digital certificates are the security blind spot most companies don't know they have. From his early days fixing Novell networks to helping enterprises manage millions of IoT identities, Eric shares war stories about expired certificates that couldn't send breach alerts, …

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Lacey Rose & Jess Kaknevicius Co-founders of Women in Wood 54:33

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we’re joined by Lacey Rose and Jess Kaknevicius the founders of Women in Wood, a community that champions representation, support, and advocacy for women in the forestry sector. Jess is the CEO of Forest Canada, a national leader in restoration, education, and community engagement. Lacey is a registered fores…

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Basic Cyber Hygiene Wins in Healthcare | Ben Waugh, BISO, Datavant 42:28

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Ben Waugh, BISO at Datavant, drops some hard truths about healthcare security - like how the most damaging breaches aren't from sophisticated nation-state actors, but from attackers exploiting basic gaps while security teams obsess over complex threats. With nearly two decades securing critical infrastructure at companies like Redox and Twilio, Ben…

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Why Banks Need Two Defender Personas | Sandip Wadje, Global Head of Emerging Tech Risk, BNP Paribas 45:55

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Sandip Wadje, Managing Director and Global Head of Emerging Technology Operational Risks & Intelligence at BNP Paribas, reveals the hidden challenges of securing one of the world's largest banks in an AI-driven world. From his unconventional journey starting in a TV factory to now influencing global regulatory guidelines, Sandip shares how the brow…

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Why Hospital Cyber Breaches Hit Different | Martin Holzworth, CISO, UnitingCare Queensland 43:44

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Martin Holzworth, CISO at UnitingCare Queensland, brings 25 years of cybersecurity to this episode of the Be Fearless Podcast. In this conversation with Aleksandra Melnikova, Martin shares hard-won insights about protecting patient data, managing supply chain risks in healthcare, and why securing browsers has become non-negotiable in today’s threat…

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Sophia Malbarosa (Pia Builds): Carpenter, Professor at Humber College, Set Designer & Multi-disciplinary Artist 54:59

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with Sophia Malbarosa known online as Pia Builds. Pia is a multidisciplinary artist turned carpenter, professor, and advocate for representation in the trades. Pia’s story begins with her first love: dance. After injuries sidelined her dream of becoming a professional ballerina, she sought new way…

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Antioxidant Vitamins and Minerals: Protection Against Stress 29:06

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S2 Ep18: Espresso Meets Gelato: The Art, Science, and Passion Behind Two Italian Icons 1:01:22

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Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Solutions, a management and design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by Carlos González, (Coffee Competence and Product Manager at Rancilio Group), Professor Jonathan Morris (author of 'Coffee: …

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The High Stakes in Defense Sector Security | Brad Berkson, CEO, Miles Space 51:07

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Brad Berkson, CEO of Miles Space, sits down with John Carse to discuss his journey from McKinsey partner to serving as a former Pentagon senior official operations, to now pioneering space technology. Brad shares eye-opening insights about how most security breaches come from basic housekeeping failures rather than sophisticated attacks, his dot-co…

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Polly Britten: 2023 Churchill Fellow & Women in Trades Advocate 50:33

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with 2023 Churchill Fellow Polly Britten, a woman in trades advocate. Polly speaks to her involvement in the NextGen Tradies - Try a Trade Program, as well as her transformative research on gender equity in skilled trades education. Polly’s study, aimed to highlight how we can create a more inclus…

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A Veteran's Approach to Federal Cybersecurity | Sarah Cleveland, Senior Director, ExtraHop 57:28

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With years directing cyber operations in the United States Air Force as a Cyber Officer, Sarah Cleveland brings a unique perspective to cybersecurity. In this conversation with John Carse, she discusses how military risk calculation differs from corporate approaches, shares practical insights on selling cybersecurity to federal agencies, why nation…

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Aria Joughin: Founder of Make With Hardware & Learning Center 42:13

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We’re honoured to sit down with Aria Joughin, the founder of Make With, a queer-owned learning center dedicated to equipping individuals—especially women, queer, trans, and BIPOC folks—with essential hands-on skills in home maintenance, repair, emergency preparedness, and self-sufficiency. Aria shares the story behind …

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"Your Foundation Needs to be Strong" | Yaamini Mohan, Security Engineer, Dell EMC 37:14

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Drawing from her experience at Dell and Infosys, Security Engineer Yaamini Mohan breaks down why getting your security basics right — boring stuff like passwords, patching, and MFA— will move the needle much more than any expensive AI-powered solution. In this conversation with SquareX Field CISO John Carse, she also discusses how the shift to clou…

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Navigating Security in the Nordics | Morgan Svensson & Stefan Tapper, Grant Thornton Sweden 44:22

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Morgan Svensson and Stefan Tapper, CIO and CISO of Grant Thornton Sweden respectively, reveal how they navigate the constant tension between business innovation and security requirements. From their shared history at a Scandinavian airline to their current roles protecting one of Sweden's largest professional services firms, they discuss the intric…

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How Diverse Leadership Shapes AI's Future in Security | Felicita Sandoval, CEO & Founder, SENP-X 52:38

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Felicita Sandoval, CEO/Founder of Sentient Perspectives (SENP-X) and security professional at LiveRamp, breaks down how to navigate the rapidly changing world of AI and cybersecurity. In this episode, Felicita shares practical insights on building security-first AI adoption in enterprises. She discusses the challenges of browser AI agents accessing…

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Rosa Fragomeni & Mathilde Tremblay from the Student Association for Geography and Environment 48:15

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Take a break we’re on Smoko! This week we’re joined by Rosa and Mathilde, co-presidents of the Student Association for Geography, Geomatics, and the Environment (SAGE). Together, they share their passion for environmental science, their leadership journeys, and the transformative impact of building a thriving student community focused on sustainabi…

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Every Employee is a Function of Security | Martin Hinton, Editor, Cyber Insurance News & Information 57:15

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Martin Hinton, award-winning journalist and Executive Editor of Cyber Insurance News & Information, (https://www.youtube.com/@CyberInsuranceNews) breaks down why companies are dangerously unprepared for today’s modern threatscape. Drawing from his 30+ years in media and his deep dive into cyber insurance, Martin shares insights about the devastatin…

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Security Through Observability: From Manufacturing to AI | Chidi Alams, CIO, Just Born 44:42

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Join Chidi Alams, CIO at Just Born (makers of PEEPS®, HOT TAMALES®, and MIKE AND IKE®), as he breaks down how a 100-year-old candy company navigates digital transformation in the 21st century. In this episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, Chidi shares hard-won insights from his journey across Fortune 500 companies, including why manufacturing lines a…

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Lindsay Reynolds: Civil Engineer, Women in construction advocate and Host of She Wears Work Boots Podcast 46:26

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We’re joined by the multi-talented Lindsay Reynolds, the founding president of Hancock & MacArthur, and the host of the She Wears Work Boots podcast. From her early days studying civil engineering to finding her passion on active construction sites, Lindsay shares candid reflections on overcoming the fear of failure, …

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Forage Programs with AK Nutrition Consultant Fredy Urquia 33:33

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In this episode of the AK Podcast, Mike Donaldson and Fredy Urquia delve into the intricacies of dairy nutrition and management. They discuss various approaches to nutrition programs based on geographical differences, focusing on corn silage and alfalfa as key components of dairy rations. Fredy shares his extensive experience in the dairy industry,…

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S2 Ep17: DIHR - The Slovenian Connection – Recorded in Castelfranco Veneto 1:03:53

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Kitchen Curiosity is a podcast for the foodservice market presented by Radford Chancellor of Macintosh Foodservice Solutions, a management and design consultancy for the hospitality sector. In this episode, Radford is joined by Boris Žnidar (Founder, Elmont Bled, Slovenia), Primož Černigoj (Founder, PROprima d.o.o., Slovenia) and Marco Brugnolaro (…

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Why Security Can't Lag Behind Anymore | Stan Lee, CISO of EarnIn 51:37

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Stan Lee didn't start in cybersecurity - he has a biochemistry degree from UCLA and worked his way up from IT helpdesk to becoming CISO at major companies like PayPal, Palo Alto Networks, and now EarnIn. His unique journey across industries gives him a perspective that most security leaders don't have, especially when it comes to the speed differen…

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Why Punishing Employees on Phishing Tests Doesn't Work | Craig Taylor, CEO and Co-Founder, CyberHoot 43:34

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Craig Taylor, Founder and CEO of CyberHoot, joins us to explain why traditional phishing tests that punish employees are fundamentally broken. Drawing from his decades-long cybersecurity career, Craig shares the story of a $24,000 gift card scam that inspired him to build CyberHoot - a platform that rewards good security behaviors instead of punish…

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From Dark Web Ops to Enterprise Security | Clint Kehr, Senior Instructor/Training Architect, Cybrary 47:58

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Clint Kehr brings a unique perspective to cybersecurity, having gone from training personnel in dark web investigations as a former federal agent to transforming penetration testing in one of America's biggest banks. Now a Senior Instructor and Cybersecurity Architect, Clint shares stories from his undercover work, bridging the gap between security…

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The Simplest Answer Is Usually Right in Cybersecurity | Travis Farral, VP & CISO, Archaea Energy 39:30

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Travis Farral, Vice President and CISO at Archaea Energy, joins us to share hard-earned wisdom from securing everything from oil giants to renewable energy startups. In this episode, Travis shares how even non-nation-state actors are getting stronger, the need for browser-level protection and why hiring the wrong person hurts more than not hiring a…

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Emma Priestner: Welder, Technical Education Specialist at CWB Welding Foundation and founder of Hashiriya Ladies 40:12

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We’re joined by Emma Priestner, a Technical Education Specialist with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Foundation and a driving force behind transformative initiatives like the Women of Steel program. Emma shares her inspiring journey, from her first welding certification experience at a Women of Steel workshop to bec…