“The views reflected in this podcast are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the global EY organization or its member firms.” In this episode, we sit down with John Hare, Associate Partner, Cyber Security from EY as he discusses the latest EY research on what those organisations that achieve the best security outcome…

In this episode, we sit down with Skeeve Stevens, Director of Future Crime Agency, as he discusses the increasing desensitization to data breaches and the critical need for proactive government action in cybersecurity. Skeeve dives into the consequences of frequent cyber incidents, the potential for more advanced AI-powered attacks, and the urgent …

In this episode, we sit down with Yuri Miloslavsky, CEO of Sharepass, as he discusses the risks associated with digital footprints in information sharing. Yuri delves into the importance of awareness about the vulnerabilities introduced by our online activities and the challenges of balancing security with user convenience. We explore the cybersecu…

In this episode, we sit down with Mary D’Angelo, Cyber Threat Intelligence Solutions Lead from Filigran, to explore cyber threat intelligence. Mary dives into the challenges of decision-making fatigue and discusses the essential role of integrating threat intelligence across organizational silos. She emphasizes the importance of a top-down cultural…

In this bonus episode, KB is joined by Pravjit Tiwana, NetApp’s Senior Vice President & General Manager, Cloud Storage Business Unit, Jeff Baxter, Vice President, Product Marketing, and Krish Vitaldevara, Senior Vice President, Shared Platform on the ground at NetApp Insight 2024. Together, they dive into the critical topics like cloud services, un…

In this bonus episode, KB is joined by Haiyan Song, NetApp’s EVP & GM, CloudOps and Sandeep Singh, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Storage on the ground at NetApp Insight 2024. Together, they dive into the critical topics of data management, cloud operations, and cybersecurity. This conversation explores the groundbreaking shi…

In this bonus episode, KB is joined by Ashish Dhawan, NetApp’s Senior Vice President/General Manager & Chief Revenue Officer, Cloud Business Unit and Gagan Gulati, General Manager, Data Services, on the ground at NetApp Insight 2024. Together, they dive into the critical topics shaping the future of data and AI. Join us as we explore the accelerati…

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at Oracle CloudWorld in Las Vegas to find more about Oracle’s latest cloud technology, AI advancements, and innovative strategies. She sits down with Oracle executives Stephen Bovis, Stephanie Trunzo, and Pradeep Vincent as they explore Oracle’s shift from product-focused origins to a service-oriented approach…

Courtenay Farquharson is the founder and Chief Technology Officer of Backrightup and has over 20 years experience in the cybersecurity, backup and devops specifically. Backrightup was founded by Courtenay Farquharson in 2021 to address the data protection, compliance and business continuity challenges with storing your important code and associated…

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at ISACA’s Beyond Tomorrow Conference in Melbourne. KB sits down with industry leaders like Erik Prusch, CEO of ISACA, as he discusses the organization’s expanding global influence and their pivotal role in career development for their 180,000 members. They also delve into the critical topics of AI’s transform…

In this bonus episode, KB is joined by Mignona Coté, NetApp’s Global Chief Security Officer, and Matt Watts, NetApp’s Chief Technology Evangelist, on the ground at NetApp Insight 2024. Together, they dive into the critical topics shaping the future of technology and business. Coté brings her three decades of cybersecurity experience to discuss auto…

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at the NetApp Insight 2024 Conference in the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. KB sits down with two remarkable leaders from NetApp—Kristen Verderame, Vice President of Global Government Relations, and Michelle Rudnicki, President of the U.S. Public Sector. Kristen shares her expertise on the intricate landscape of govern…

In this episode, we sit down with Will Glazier, Head of the Cequence Prime Threat Research Team from Cequence Security, as he discusses the intricate landscape of API security in 2024. Will delves into the essential intertwining of API security and bot management, emphasizing why these cannot be handled independently. The conversation covers the di…

In this bonus episode, we’re joined by Claudionor Coelho, Chief AI Officer, and Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer & Head of Security Research at Zscaler as they share the latest in zero trust networking and AI security to protect and enable organizations. Claudionor discusses the societal implications of AI, the fears of obsolescence, and the ge…

In this episode of KBKast, we’re joined by Jagdish Mahapatra, Chief Revenue Officer of ColorTokens, as he discusses the imperative of achieving digital resilience against cyber attacks. Jag delves into the critical role of the right partners in business digital security, the importance of microsegmentation in preventing lateral movement within netw…

In this bonus episode, we sit down with Kavitha Mariappan, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience & Transformation and Dhawal Sharma, Senior Vice President & General Manager as they share the latest in zero trust networking and AI security to protect and enable organizations. Kavitha provides insights into the rising use of AI in cybersecuri…

In this episode, we sit down with Mahesh Thiagarajan, Executive Vice President at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), as he discusses the evolving landscape of cloud security and cloud adoption. Mahesh delves into the shared responsibility model of cloud security, emphasizing the critical roles played by both customers and cloud providers in maintai…

Join KB as she sits down with Gabie Boko, Chief Marketing Officer of NetApp, who will give us an exclusive sneak peek into what you can expect from NetApp INSIGHTS 2024. Gabie explores topics such as sustainability, cloud technology, and how AI is revolutionizing the way businesses manage data. Gabie also highlights the exciting new announcements, …

In this episode, Shannon Sedgwick, Partner – National Cybersecurity Practice from MinterEllison, comes back on the show to talk about cyber warfare and its potential to precede physical warfare, especially targeting critical infrastructure. He also shares his insights on the intersection of geopolitics, technology, and cybersecurity, exploring the …

In this episode, we’re joined by Josh Goldfarb, Global Solutions Architect – Security at F5, as he delves into the challenges of getting buy-in for security initiatives from management and executives. Josh discusses the struggle of presenting informative metrics to decision-makers and the need to bridge the gap between security professionals and bu…

In this bonus episode, we dive into the world of tech leadership and the challenges and opportunities surrounding the adoption of generative AI, ethical considerations, and data security at TechLeaders 2024. Chris Diffley from Optus, announces the launch of the Optus managed threat monitoring service powered by Devo Technology, emphasizing the use …

In this episode, we welcome Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, to delve into the future of cybersecurity and its impact on cloud-based software. Jeetu shares his insights on the detrimental effects of monopolies in the industry and the complexities faced by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). He empha…

In this episode, we’re joined by Wendy Thomas, CEO of Secureworks, as she talks about the pivotal importance of truth and consistency in executive and marketing communications, emphasizing the need for companies to demonstrate genuine change and sustained effort over time. She elaborates on the key elements of a sincere apology and recovery, pointi…

In this episode of KBKast, Nathan Wenzler, Chief Security Strategist at Tenable, joins us once again to discuss the critical importance of ensuring the accuracy and legitimacy of data within back-end databases to provide reliable responses from AI tools. We explore the shift towards AI reliance and the associated concerns about data integrity. Nath…

In this episode, Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer from Qualys, joins us to talk about the critical topic of third-party risks in business operations. Richard emphasizes the need for risk management professionals to measure and mitigate these risks, as well as understand the necessity of business resilience through risk transfer and c…

In this episode, Sam Mackenzie, cybersecurity committee member from the Australian Computer Society, sheds light on the crucial aspects of protecting essential services from cyber threats. Offering valuable insights, Sam emphasizes the need for good practice, sharing learnings, threat intelligence, network segmentation, and clear communication of r…

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Matt Preswick, Principal Solutions Engineer from Wiz, in the company’s first podcast appearance, to talk about cloud security and the intersection of AI with security in organizations. Matt emphasizes the critical need for evaluating security risks and compliance states within cloud infrastructure, addressing the…

In this episode of KBKast, we welcome back Alex Tilley, Intelligence and Research Lead, APJ from Secureworks, to explore the often overlooked topic of digital estate planning. Alex shares personal experiences and highlights the challenges of accessing digital assets after a loved one’s passing. He dives into the complexities of managing deceased lo…

In this episode, Poornima DeBolle, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Menlo Security, joins us as we tackle the evolving landscape of web browser security. Poornima sheds light on the potential risks associated with trusting links from popular email and file hosting services, urging enterprises to reevaluate their security stack and adapt to t…

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at the 2024 Oracle CloudWorld Tour in Singapore where she sits down for a quickfire interview with Oracle executives Ashish Ray (Vice President, Product Management) and Sunil Wahi (Vice President, Fusion Cloud Applications) to get their insights on Oracle’s solution to solve business challenges. Ashish Ray, Vi…

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at the 2024 Oracle CloudWorld Tour in Singapore where she sits down for a quickfire interview with Oracle executives Jae Evans (Global Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President) and Chris Chelliah (Senior Vice President, Technology and Customer Strategy) to get their insights on Oracle’s solution …

In today’s episode, we’re joined by with Luke Hargreaves, Founder & CEO of Aquainnis, as we discuss sustainability and its crucial role in modern businesses. He discusses the economic benefits of sustainability, including cost savings and improved brand awareness, as well as the introduction of legislation and shareholder accountability in reportin…

In this episode, Christy Wyatt, President and CEO of Absolute Security, brings attention to the lack of maturity in the cybersecurity ecosystem compared to the regulatory environment. Her discussion delves into the disparity between the accountability on a Chief Security Officer (CSO) and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the importance of respo…

In this episode, we sit down with Naran McClung, Head of Azure, Macquarie Cloud Services from Macquarie Technology Group, as he shares invaluable insights into the world of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Naran discusses the pros and cons of in house SOCs versus outsourcing, shedding light on the expectations businesses have for outsourced SOC …

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Hockings, CTO Security Asia Pacific, from IBM as he discusses IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024. Chris delves into the shifting tactics of ransomware groups, the need for quick innovation in response to cyber threats, and the importance of mitigating vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. We a…

In this episode, we’re joined by Thomas Fikentscher, Area Vice President ANZ from CyberArk, as we delve into the critical topic of effective communication in the context of government concerns and cybersecurity risks for businesses. With a focus on the evolving landscape of legislation and compliance, Thomas shares invaluable insights on the proact…

In this episode, Christina Arcane, Director from Inspire Cyber, sits down with us to discuss the crucial topic of cybersecurity awareness and training. She discusses the importance of aligning training with an organization’s brand and culture, distinguishing between cyber risk and awareness, and the challenges in effectively engaging employees in t…

In this episode, we sat down with Dima Postnikov (Head of Identity Strategy and Architecture – ConnectID) as we explore the challenges and potential of digital identity technologies in Australia. From fraud prevention to data privacy, Dima discusses the complexities and opportunities in the evolving landscape of digital identities, shedding light o…

In this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Bugal (Field Chief Technology Officer – APJ for Sophos) as he delves into the crucial yet often overlooked topic of burnout in the cybersecurity industry. We explore how burnout and apathy can contribute to major breaches, stressing the need for organizations to support their cybersecurity professionals effect…

In this episode, we sat down with Min Livanidis – Head of Digital Trust, Cyber, and Data Policy, AWS ANZ, as she provides insights into the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and public policy, emphasizing their impact on society. From Australia’s cybersecurity strategy to responsible AI policies, we explore the collaborative nature of policy devel…

In this episode, we are joined by Andre Durand, CEO and founder of Ping Identity, as we explore the need to shift from “trust” to “verify” in today’s interconnected digital world. Andre dives into the complexities and challenges of this shift, discussing the implications for security, user experience, and the ongoing battle against fraud. From bala…

In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Baden (Regional Vice President – F5) as he shares his insights on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, simplifying API security, and the critical need for education around security spending. Jason also discusses the challenges and opportunities in API security, the impact of security spending on businesses…

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at the 2024 AWS Summit Sydney where she sits down for a quickfire interview with AWS experts Min Livanidis (Head of Digital Trust, Cyber, and Data Policy) and Phil Rodrigues (Global Head of Customer Security Outcomes, Global Services Security) to get their insights on hot topics in the media and cyber space.…

In this episode, we’re joined by Bob Huber (Chief Security Officer and Head of Research – Tenable) as he delves into the pressing issue of misinformation on social media. From the impact on critical situations like elections and natural disasters to the proliferation of deepfake technology, we explored the difficulty of discerning authentic content…

Mike Hanley is the Chief Security Officer and SVP of Engineering at GitHub. Prior to GitHub, Mike was the Vice President of Security at Duo Security, where he built and led the security research, development, and operations functions. After Duo’s acquisition by Cisco for $2.35 billion in 2018, Mike led the transformation of Cisco’s cloud security f…

Mario has 20 years of experience as a security professional working across the retail, healthcare, and financial sectors. He has built and managed security teams, developed and implemented security programs, and managed PCI and HIPAA compliance initiatives for medium and large organizations. He also currently serves as both an advisor and investor …

Mandy Andress is currently the CISO of Elastic and has a long career focused on information risk and security. Prior to Elastic, Mandy led the information security function at MassMutual and established and built information security programs at TiVo, Evant, and Privada. She worked as a security consultant with Ernst & Young and Deloitte & Touche, …

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Anderson (National Security Officer – Microsoft ANZ) as we discuss insights from the Microsoft Digital Defense Report, shedding light on the rise of cybercrime, the surge in sophisticated attacks, and the pressing need for enhanced cybersecurity capabilities across all business sizes. From open source vulnerab…

In this episode, we are joined by Chris Cochran (Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer – Hacker Valley Media), as we delve into the world of content creation in cybersecurity. We explore the power of authentic storytelling and creativity in content, and its potential to shape the cybersecurity industry. Chris shares personal anecdotes, underlining …

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