Best Cyber Defense Group Podcasts (2025)

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From Pre-Law to FLARE: How Josh Stroschein Became Google's Malware Analyst 39:38

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Josh Stroschein — aka The Cyber Yeti — a former professor turned reverse engineer now working on one of the largest malware analysis teams in the world. Josh shares his unconventional path through .NET development, credit card processing security, and academia before landi…

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3405: When Home Improvement Meets Real-Time Intelligence 30:57

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Have you ever wondered how an industry known for delays and uncertainty suddenly starts operating with the pace of a tech company? That thought stayed with me as I spoke with Eppie Vojt, the Chief Digital and AI Officer at West Shore Home. His team is bringing applied AI into home remodeling in a way that feels practical, grounded, and surprisingly…

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3504: Building Software for a Cross Platform World 38:31

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What does it really mean to run a company that aims to be "good" before it ever thinks about becoming "great"? That was the question sitting with me as I sat down with Appfire's CEO, Matt Dircks. The conversation took us straight into the heart of modern leadership, purpose, and the realities of running a global SaaS business during a period of cha…

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3503: The Next Security Challenge Created by AI Coding Tools 31:45

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What happens when AI adoption surges inside companies faster than anyone can track, and the data that fuels those systems quietly slips out of sight? That question sat at the front of my mind as I spoke with Cyberhaven CEO Nishant Doshi, fresh from publishing one of the most detailed looks at real-world AI usage I have seen. This wasn't a report bu…

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3502: Preparing Teams for Change with AI Driven Upskilling 25:51

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Why does it feel as though every headline about the future of work points to AI pushing entry-level roles off a cliff? That question stayed with me as I sat down with Robin Adda, a long-time learning and development leader, bestselling author, and one of the most balanced voices I have heard on skills, technology, and the workplace. Robin argues th…

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Africa 2025: Things Fall Apart 55:38

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Watch this episode on YouTube here. Africa rarely makes the headlines — but it should. Here are just a few: Islamist movements are expanding from Nigeria to Mozambique, Mali to Somalia. The French have been pushed out, Russian forces are moving in, while China is building influence and quietly extracting wealth from African earth and people. Ambass…

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Cyber Defense Radio – Brad Taylor - CEO - Proficio – Hotseat Podcast – 2025 18:27

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🚨 New Episode of Cyber Defense Radio is LIVE! 🎙️ Hosted by Annabelle Thomas — Cybersecurity Champion of @CyberDefenseMag In this compelling interview, Brad Taylor, CEO of Proficio, joins the Hotseat Podcast to share how Proficio @proficioinc transformed from a startup into a top-tier leader in the MDR (Managed Detection & Response) market. Discover…

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3501: How Aily Labs is Bringing AI Decision Intelligence To Fortune 500 Teams 31:29

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Have you ever wondered what it looks like when an enterprise finally breaks free from spreadsheet-driven decision paralysis and lets AI take the wheel? That was the question at the back of my mind as I sat down with Bianca Anghelina, the founder of Aily Labs. In our conversation, Bianca explains how her career inside large global enterprises shaped…

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3500: Nullshot Reimagines How Teams Create With AI 22:58

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Is AI quietly pushing us to work alone when creativity has always thrived on collaboration? I'm joined by Joseph "Coop" Cooper, co-founder of Nullshot, to unpack a different vision for how AI should support creators, builders, and teams. And before any Interstellar fans get too excited, this is not the cinematic space explorer navigating wormholes;…

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Values-Centric Selling - Carraig Stanwyck - Channel Security Secrets - Security Expert - Ep #18 54:33

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What if the key to leading in cybersecurity wasn’t found in the newest tech, but in the courage to be transparent, grounded, and relentlessly focused on the fundamentals? In this episode of Channel Security Secrets, host Lou Rabon sits down with Carraig Stanwyck, Chief Executive Officer at 3 Tree Tech, to explore what true leadership looks like in …

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3499: The Cost of Caution Inside the UK AI Debate 22:45

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Is the UK quietly slipping into the role of a cautious observer while other nations shape the future of AI with greater confidence and intent? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Rav Hayer, Managing Director at ThoughtWorks and Head of BFSI, to explore why our approach to AI regulation may be slowing progress at a time when momentu…

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3498: How Trintech Is Redefining the Financial Close with AI 31:47

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What happens when a seasoned finance leader steps into the world of enterprise software and decides to rebuild the financial close with AI at its core? In my conversation with Darren Heffernan, CEO of Trintech, we look at the shifts taking place inside the office of the CFO and how automation is reshaping a discipline that has relied on spreadsheet…

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Building Zero Trust Tools: Inside ThreatLocker with Product Manager Yuriy Tsibere 36:28

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In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells welcome Yuriy Tsibere, Product Manager at ThreatLocker, for a behind-the-scenes look at how security products actually get built. Yuriy's path to cybersecurity started in Ukraine, where he worked in telecom during sophisticated APT campaigns that lasted over a year. Now at ThreatL…

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3497: How Phil Gilbert Turned Culture Into IBM's Most Powerful Asset 30:45

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What happens when a leader realises that the success of every major initiative, from AI projects to return to office plans, rests on something far deeper than strategy or tools? In my conversation with Phil Gilbert of Irresistible Change, we look at why culture is the deciding factor behind whether transformation takes root or quietly falls apart. …

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3496: Why the LoopUp Startup Story Is a Masterclass in Leading Through Uncertainty 25:14

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What happens when your entire market disappears overnight? That was the reality facing LoopUp when the pandemic transformed the way the world communicates. In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Steve Flavell, co-CEO of LoopUp, to talk about how his company turned disruption into a defining moment of reinvention. LoopUp began in 2003 …

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DJT and the VIP (Very Important Prince) 49:38

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President Trump gave Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, A.K.A. MbS, a royal welcome to Washington. But beyond the flashy diplomacy, quite a lot of business was transacted. Host Cliff May is joined by Edmund Fitton-Brown to discuss the visit, the future of U.S.–Saudi relations, the threat from Tehran and the Houthis, Turkey’s neo-Ottoman ambiti…

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3495: How Adebimpe Ibosiola is Bringing Clarity to Digital Transformation in Regulated Industries 23:44

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What happens inside a transformation program when every decision must withstand scrutiny, every dependency carries weight, and every undocumented rule inside a legacy system can change the outcome of an entire initiative? That was the starting point for my conversation with Adebimpe Ibosiola, a specialist who has spent her career working in regulat…

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3494: The Fastest Way to Recover Endpoint Devices During an IT Outage 26:58

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Why do entire organisations invest millions building resilient data centres yet leave their endpoints exposed to outages that can last days? That question kept coming back to me during my conversation with James Millington of IGEL at the Now and Next event, because it highlights a gap that most IT leaders still underestimate. James walked me throug…

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

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

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3493: Industrial AI in Action, Somya Kapoor on Digital Workers and ROI 24:49

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What happens when a founder who built a billion dollar company during a global crisis steps into the centre of industrial AI and begins reshaping how entire organisations think and work? That question sat at the heart of my conversation with Somya Kapoor, CEO of IFS Loops, recorded live on the show floor at IFS Industrial X Unleashed. Somya's journ…

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3492: How Mammoth Enterprise AI Browser Redefines Security at the Endpoint 26:41

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Have you ever wondered what happens when the browser stops being a simple window to the web and starts becoming the control point for how AI touches every part of enterprise life? That was the starting point for my conversation with Michael Shieh, founder and CEO of Mammoth Cyber. What followed was a detailed look at why the browser is turning into…

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3491: From NHL Ice to Enterprise Data: Ataccama's CEO on Building AI That Actually Works 30:58

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What happens when a former NHL player who once faced Wayne Gretzky ends up running a global data company that sits at the center of the AI boom? That question kept coming back to me as I reconnected with Mike McKee, the CEO of Ataccama, seven years after our last conversation. So much has shifted in the world since then, yet the theme that shaped t…

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3490: How Zenoti Is Redefining Guest Experience With AI 26:11

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What happens when a former Microsoft leader walks away from tech, immerses himself in personal wellbeing, and accidentally discovers one of the biggest blind spots in the global spa, salon, and wellness industry? That question sat with me as I spoke with Sudheer Koneru, founder and CEO of Zenoti, who has shaped one of the most influential platforms…

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3489: Tredence on Why Data Darwinism Will Shape the Next Wave of Enterprise AI 30:36

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What happens when enterprise AI moves faster than the data foundations meant to support it? That question guided my conversation with Sumit Mehra, CTO and Co-Founder of Tredence, who joined me while travelling between customer meetings on the US West Coast. Sumit has a clear view of what is coming next, and he believes we are entering a phase he ca…

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

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

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3488: How Akeneo Sees the Future of Product Experience in an AI First Retail World 25:57

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What happens when AI becomes the centre of how we shop, yet trust still determines whether any of it works? That question shaped my conversation with Romain Fouache, CEO of Akeneo, who joined me to unpack the latest consumer data on AI driven shopping experiences. Retail giants might be setting the pace, but the real story sits in how everyday shop…

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3487: vFairs Explains the Next Chapter of Event Tech 26:06

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What happens when events become the most human channel in a world increasingly shaped by AI? That thought set the tone for my conversation with Muhammad Younas, founder and CEO of vFairs, who has spent years helping organisations design in-person, virtual, and hybrid experiences at a remarkable scale. With more than fifty thousand events delivered …

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3486: Augury on Why AI Literacy Is Becoming a Core Skill for Every Worker 31:42

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What does it say about the future of work when AI competency starts to feel as expected as basic reading? That question sat with me throughout my latest conversation with Artem Kroupenev, VP of Strategy at Augury, who returns to the show with a perspective that lands with fresh clarity. Workforce costs remain high, industries are shifting, and the …