Best Matt Houchin Podcasts (2024)

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Congresswoman Erin Houchin | Breaking Political Barriers 28:06

11h ago28:06

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🎤🦅Today’s episode with Rep. Erin Houchin (IN-09) is a can’t-miss! Join us as we delve into the Congresswoman’s career path, legislative priorities, and her advice for those entering public service. 🛣️A Winding Path: Rep. Houchin details her journey from interning at the state legislature to challenging a long-time incumbent in the State Senate, and…

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Securing the future of software with Francis Ofungwu, Global Field CISO at GitLab 40:30

1d ago40:30

40:30

"How do you drive trust in a digital first or software first world?" This is the question that Francis Ofungwu, Global Field CISO at GitLab, helps customers answer every day. Securing software development is unlike enterprise security, where CISOs have strong visibility into the environment and can exercise direct control. To secure software, leade…

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New & notable from Zenith Live ‘24 19:45

5d ago19:45

19:45

This episode showcases a mix of innovation highlights from the CXO Experience at Zenith Live '24 in Las Vegas last month. Listen to four Zscaler executives cover the value and technical details behind data fabric, breach prediction, application segmentation, and zero trust SIM.By Zscaler, Inc

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Jeff Kruszyna | Principles Over Patronage 30:27

13d ago30:27

30:27

📫🎙️Today's episode covers all aspects of conservative direct mailing efforts with expert Jeff Kruszyna! 🆚Digital vs. Direct Mail: Wesley and Jeff highlight the resurgence of direct mail's tangible interaction compared to the reactionary nature of digital media, noting the difference the formats make for educated voters. 📈Expanding the Donor Pool: J…

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A network of one: Rethinking microsegmentation with AirGap co-founder Satish Mohan 19:39

12d ago19:39

19:39

Why doesn't malware hop from smartphone to smartphone as with computers? That’s the question that led former Airgap CTO Satish Mohan and his co-founders to a fundamental rethink of network segmentation. Mohan sat down with guest host and Zscaler CTO in Residence Sanjit Ganguli to discuss Airgap's origin story, challenges with traditional segmentati…

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Robert Blizzard | Pinning Down the Persistent Pessimist 33:41

17d ago33:41

33:41

🧐🎧Do people cast their votes based on intellectual decisions, or their emotions? Wesley and Robert delve deep into that question in this episode. 📍Pervasive Pessimism: Wesley and Robert dive into the widespread sense of pessimism in this nation and the sources of these negative rhetorics. 📆Origins of Skepticism: Robert and Wesley ponder the histori…

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The unique yet familiar state of cybersecurity in ANZ 56:46

29d ago56:46

56:46

Kavitha Mariappan, Zscaler EVP of Customer Experience and Darren Beattie, Head of Information Security at Tower Insurance, investigate the cybersecurity challenges facing the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. No matter where you are in the world, the conversation holds important insights, including: • How major cyberattacks in the region are …

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Matt Kenney | From Combat to Campaigns 51:14

2M ago51:14

51:14

🎙️On today’s 80th anniversary of D-Day, hear from Matt Kenney, an Army combat veteran and seasoned political operative in the great state of Arizona.🇺🇸 🪖The Catalyst for Leadership: Matt explains how experiencing 9/11 as a highschooler and watching the military and NFL career of Pat Tillman prompted motivations to serve his country. ⚔️A Profession …

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Why this ex-Cigna & GE exec says you need a high 'say/do' ratio 46:58

2M ago46:58

46:58

James Beeson, an advisor, board member, investor, and former Global CISO for The Cigna Group and GE Capital, joins the show to share his deep experience and insights on communicating cyber risk, collaborating with CIOs, and establishing oneself as a trusted professional. Learn why keeping the difference between what you say and what you do to a min…

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Thomas Peters | From Tragedy to Success 35:16

2M ago35:16

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🗯️🎙️You won’t want to miss today’s inspiring episode featuring Thomas Peters, founder and CEO of the political texting company, RumbleUp! 🐘Big Observations: Thomas recounts a key insight from Mitt Romney’s 2012 defeat: the potential of using smartphones as a tool to organize a winning campaign. 🤫Behind Closed Doors: Wesley and Thomas discuss the la…

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Chris Sinclair | The Real Estate Ace 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

🎧🏡On today’s episode, Chris Sinclair joins Wesley to discuss all things issue advocacy in the Realtor world. You won’t want to miss his insights on digital marketing and beyond! ⏯️There's Something to This Youtube: Chris talks about using a new tool called Youtube in it’s early days to launch an issue advocacy campaign. 🫏It’s Done, We’re All Done: …

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Unpacking Airgap, Avalor, and RSAC with Nat Smith, product leader and ex-Gartner analyst 46:43

2M ago46:43

46:43

Recorded at RSA Conference 2024, Nat Smith, Senior Director, Product Management at Zscaler goes past the headlines to expose the technical and business value of the announcement between Zscaler and Google Chrome Enterprise and recent Zscaler acquisitions.By Zscaler, Inc

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Food for thought, managing the security of GRSA/Compass Group 45:21

2M ago45:21

45:21

GRSA/Compass Group is a global provider of food services and support operating in over 50 countries. How does CISO Adriano Lima, ensure his company remains secure while serving companies, schools, hospitals, oil platforms, and customers in remote locations around the world? Discover his secrets for success as he shares his experiences with Zscaler …

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Threading the needle between security and enablement with Zscaler CIO Praniti Lakhwara 24:06

3M ago24:06

24:06

IT departments often battle the perception of being the "department of no.” In this episode, Zscaler CIO Praniti Lakhwara talks about her guiding principle of enabling every desk to be more productive while simultaneously managing the needs of the business. She discusses the CIO/CISO relationship, the biggest challenges facing CIOs today, the benef…

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Josh Robinson | Bursting the D.C. Bubble 34:24

3M ago34:24

34:24

🎧🤠Tune in to today’s episode to listen to the political journey of Josh Robinson, the founder of 936 Media, from D.C. to Texas and beyond! 🙏🏼Josh’s Genesis: Josh shares how his work on campaigns began with a conversation on a Sunday at his hometown church, and evolved into a political career. 📌Authenticity in Action: Wesley and Josh delve into the …

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Sarah Selip | Hot Pink Politics 33:45

3M ago33:45

33:45

🎧👠 Take a walk on the feminine side of politics in today’s episode with Sarah Selip, founder of 917 Strategies! 🎨The Artist’s Touch: Wesley and Sarah explore the creative dimension of digital politics, emphasizing the diverse application of skills in this domain. 🫂Finding Your Tribe: Sarah elaborates on her experience in establishing a mentorship p…

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Matt Nichols | Medical Freedom Matters 27:54

3M ago27:54

27:54

🎧🍃Tune in to today's episode to hear about Matt Nichol's career path, from serving his country to campaigns to medical cannabis! ⭐️Matt’s Northern Star: Matt shares how politics captivated his attention in a middle school history class, and took him all the way to Capitol Hill. 🪖The Mud Run and Beyond: Matt elaborates on how he managed to serve his…

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Corey Vale | Arizona’s Principal Nominee 43:34

3M ago43:34

43:34

🌵🎧Travel through Corey Vale’s political career, featuring an insider’s take on Senator John McCain, Service Academy aspirations, the junction of tech and political worlds, and much more! ⚓️Falling In Love With Politics: Corey explains his entry into politics, which involved a letter of recommendation from Senator McCain and aspirations to gain admi…

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Tommy Knepper | Leveling the Playing Field 27:22

3M ago27:22

27:22

✊🏼🎧Knock Knock! In this episode, delve into the evolving world of political canvassing with Tommy Knepper, Founder of In Field Strategies. 🧠Institutional Knowledge: Tommy explains how his experience in the U.S. Army allowed him to develop leadership skills that naturally translated to success in field politics. 💸The Instinctual Entrepreneur: Tommy …

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Overcoming challenges to digital transformation in SLED 51:13

4M ago51:13

51:13

State-level executive leaders draw on their transformation journeys and illuminate the path forward for a public sector with modernized cyber posture. Learn what is being done and what is still needed to achieve collaborative cybersecurity across all government levels, and an integrated stance against cyber threats, particularly those targeting cri…

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Adam Piper | Chasing Success Versus Chasing Significance 36:39

3M ago36:39

36:39

🎧You don't want to miss this super-fun episode featuring one of Wesley's oldest political pals, Adam Piper. Get ready to have a laugh and gain some unique insight into SC Politics! 🐓 🕺🏻🚶🏻‍♂️A Walk Down Memory Lane: Wesley and Adam reminisce about how South Carolina has changed in the past two decades and all the shenanigans they got up to during th…

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Amanda Elliott | Not a Journo 32:30

4M ago32:30

32:30

🌙 🎧We’ve got a great episode today with South Carolina’s own, Amanda Elliott! You’re not gonna want to miss this: 📰Not Just Happenstance: Amanda dives into the roots of her weekly Newsletter, the DoomScroll, and Wesley explains how he initially heard about it after an occurrence that seemed almost too coincidental. 👑King of Content: Elliott bestows…

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Seeking out cyber challenges with Jay Patty, SVP of Cybersecurity Engineering at Regions Bank 27:30

4M ago27:30

27:30

From missiles to your money, Regions Bank Senior VP of Cybersecurity Engineering Jay Patty has more than 20 years of cybersecurity experience protecting some of society’s most important assets. In this episode, he recalls his career trajectory and the personal traits that keep him seeking cyber’s toughest challenges. Tune in to learn critical diffe…

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Anthony Birch | A Bar and Church In Every Small Town 24:13

4M ago24:13

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🎧Tune in for a peek behind the wonderful world of Wisconsin Politics with Anthony Birch! 🧀A True Wisconsinite: Birch has built a career on campaign and advocacy work in his home state of Wisconsin. In this episode, hear how his roots, his alma mater, and his political drive produced a career in Wisconsin policy and beyond. 🟣Purple Reign: Birch and …

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Private equity and cyber resiliency with Zscaler & Persistent Systems 43:24

4M ago43:24

43:24

Did you know Zscaler serves six of the top-10 private equity (PE) firms, along with their portfolio companies? Meanwhile, its strategic partner, Persistent Systems has co-driven security modernization projects for PE firms and their portfolio companies, delivering stellar outcomes. In this episode, two leaders in the PE space, Akshay Grover, Global…

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Jeff Vreeland | Tommy Tuberville's Burning Bus 35:04

4M ago35:04

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I'm excited to be joined by Jeff Vreeland, COO of The Prosper Group. There's a lot to unpack from this episode: 🎙️ Digital Handymen: 💻🔧 Delving into the myriad uses of political-digital tools across diverse audiences and formats, aiming for various outcomes. 📺 Talking Heads: 🗣️📈 Analyzing the evolving role of TV ads versus digital strategies in pol…

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Leading with Grit: Zero Trust in the Finance Sector with Darin Hurd, CISO at Guaranteed Rate 42:17

4M ago42:17

42:17

Darin Hurd, EVP and CISO at Guaranteed Rate, explains the value of zero trust security in the financial sector. Lenders cannot control the federal funds interest rate or the state of the economy, which can change rapidly. However, they must respond and adapt to these variables and others while ensuring their infrastructure remains secure. Darin exp…

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Jim Hobart | Behind the Math of Polling 26:32

4M ago26:32

26:32

Join us for an insightful journey into the world of politics with Jim Hobart. 🌟 🕵️ Pursuing His Passion: Learn how Jim's early interest in politics ignited his career, from volunteering on Jim Whitehead's U.S. House special election campaign to kickstarting his journey in politics. 🏃‍♂️ The Campaign Grind: Discover Jim's top advice for aspiring pol…

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Bobby Saparow | Georgia On My Mind 28:27

4M ago28:27

28:27

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Campaign War Stories! Today, we're diving deep into the world of political campaigns with Bobby Saparow, a seasoned campaign operative with a wealth of experience across the country. In this episode, we explore: Palmetto State Beginnings: 🌴🌟 How Bobby went from interning at the SCGOP to becoming a top campaign opera…

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Matthew Bartlett | The Granite State Guru 27:41

4M ago27:41

27:41

"Iowa picks corn, New Hampshire picks presidents, South Carolina picks pockets." Explore the heart of American democracy with Wesley Donehue and Matthew Bartlett as they delve into the pivotal roles of their respective home states, South Carolina and New Hampshire, in shaping the presidential primaries. 🗳️ Democracy in Action: Gain insights into th…

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Infrastructure modernization: Stories from the leadership trenches 49:53

5M ago49:53

49:53

Two pioneers of zero-trust security, Alex Philips (CIO of NOV) and Craig Clay (Former Lead Connectivity Architect at Shell and a Zscaler CXO Advisor), share invaluable lessons and insights about their past and present secure digital transformations.By Zscaler, Inc

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BJ Martino | Going Door To Door To Confirm Polling 32:13

4M ago32:13

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with BJ Martino of The Tarrance Group, a seasoned political pollster who's redefining the landscape of electoral forecasting. 📊 Marrying Economics with Politics: Discover how BJ leveraged his academic background to carve out a niche in the world of political polling. 🎯 Challenging Polling Perceptions: Explor…

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Tim Cameron | From South Carolina Shenanigans to Digital Prominence 48:33

5M ago48:33

48:33

🎙️ Get ready for another exciting episode of Campaign War Stories with my good friend Tim Cameron! 👬 Fifteen Years of Friendship: Join us as we reminisce about our early days working together on South Carolina campaigns, filled with youthful energy and a hint of mischief. 🎿 Crazy Campaign Stories: Dive into some wild tales from our past, including …

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CAIO disrupts tech one story at a time 34:27

5M ago34:27

34:27

Through the power of stories and divergent thinking, Zscaler Chief AI Officer Claudionor Coelho channels his technical knowhow to win over customers and teams. For him, virtually no idea is too complex or technical for a layperson once simplified through storytelling. In this interview, learn why Coelho hires people with viewpoints different than h…

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Mike Testa | KRAP (Keep Republicans Away Polls) 30:22

5M ago30:22

30:22

Today, join me as I sit down with New Jersey State Senator Mike Testa, one of our cherished clients at Push Digital Group. 🌟 Positive Leadership: Discover the transformative power of positive leadership and the importance of acknowledging hard work with gratitude. 🥊 Rough and Tumble Politics: Dive into the gritty world of New Jersey politics, explo…

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Kurt Luidhart | The Business of Digital 40:48

5M ago40:48

40:48

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Republican digital strategist Kurt Luidhardt, founder of Prosper Group, as we delve into the intricacies of digital campaigning in the 2024 election cycle. 🔍 Explore the challenges facing digital fundraising and uncover the reasons behind the industry's recent slowdown. 📺Examine why digital persuasion…

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Jacob Hawkins | The Convergence of TV and Digital 41:01

5M ago41:01

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For years political TV vendors fought digital at every turn. They called it a fad. They said it didn’t move numbers. They did everything they could to put the digital team at the kiddie table. Now they see the opportunity to grab a quick buck so they evangelize streaming products while claiming they’re better suited at those placements than the dig…

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Leading with empathy and transparency: Brent Deterding, CISO of Afni 47:17

5M ago47:17

47:17

Brent Deterding, CISO of Afni, knows focusing on empathy yields benefits for his personal, and professional life. Whether raising foster children, meeting with vendors, or analyzing cyber attacks, his policy of treating others with dignity opens new doors and creates opportunities. Learn how being transparent in conversations helps him avoid costly…

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The evolving risks and rewards of AI 37:05

6M ago37:05

37:05

Regarding GenAI, tech leaders grapple with enterprise readiness, business value, risk, and talent. Shamim Mohammad, Executive Vice President, CIO, and CTO at CarMax, and Greg Simpson, a Zscaler advisor and former CTO of Synchrony Financial, recently shared their insights for securely using AI with Kavitha Mariappan, Zscaler EVP, Customer Experience…

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Steve Brown | The Art of the Envelope 27:12

6M ago27:12

27:12

📬✉️ Explore the world of direct mail fundraising in this insightful episode of Campaign War Stories! Join me as I sit down with the seasoned Republican mail fundraising expert, Steve Brown. As President of SBDM, Steve currently serves seventeen state Republican parties, along with a number of Governors, U.S. Senators, Members of Congress, and candi…

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Jon Adams | The Future of Digital Politics 39:48

6M ago39:48

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Welcome to a compelling episode of Campaign War Stories. I'm thrilled to have Jon Adams, the powerhouse behind TAG Strategies, one of the leading Republican digital consulting firms in the nation. While Jon and I often find ourselves on opposite sides in client pitches and primaries, we're united in our shared battle against an industry that's been…

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A CIO's answer to IT transformation resistance: Surround yourself with people who want to evolve 29:05

6M ago29:05

29:05

No stranger to change, Aeromexico CIO Fernando Rocha has been in the enterprise information technology driver’s seat, leading digital transformation across industries. In this discussion with host Ben Fanning, gain perspectives that can help you succeed, like building teams based not on experience but on a willingness to venture into the unknown to…

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Justin Germany | The Artistic Side of Politics 44:39

6M ago44:39

44:39

Welcome back to Campaign War Stories, where we delve into the multifaceted world of politics and campaigns. In this captivating episode, we're thrilled to have Justin Germany join us as our special guest. 🎨 A Creative Visionary: Justin Germany is a man of many talents, but his creative spirit truly sets him apart. Not only is he known for crafting …

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Lessons in servant leadership from Voya Financial CISO Stacy Hughes (part 2) 22:20

6M ago22:20

22:20

In her second sit-down with host Pamela Kubiatowski, Voya Financial CISO Stacy Hughes turns from the technical to the interpersonal. Hughes speaks as an industry advocate and mentor about the importance of going deeper than standard cyber awareness training, mentorship as "servant leadership," practical advice for dealing with the time constraints …

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Security leaders under the spotlight with Voya Financial CISO Stacy Hughes (part 1) 17:05

6M ago17:05

17:05

What are CISOs to make of recent rulings against their colleagues and increasing scrutiny from the SEC, whose new reporting rules are dnow in effect? Host Pam Kubiatowski sits down with renowned Voya Financial CISO and FinTech veteran Stacy Hughes to discuss how the new rules affect incident response, the importance of CEO support, and consideratio…

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Terry Sullivan | From Campaigns To Everest 36:40

6M ago36:40

36:40

Welcome back to Campaign War Stories, where we bring you the inside scoop on the world of campaigns, politics, and much more. In this special episode, we're joined once again by Terry Sullivan, a seasoned campaign expert who has made the transition to becoming a public affairs authority. 🏞️ From Leadville to Everest: Terry previously graced our pod…

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How to be a change champion: Strategies for CIOs transforming the tech landscape 34:09

6M ago34:09

34:09

As CIO of a 95,000-employee global powerhouse in healthcare technology, Medtronic's Rashmi Kumar is committed to success, innovation, inclusion, and securing patient, customer, and company information. Discover a compelling career origin story and journey with incredible advice that can help you set forth a vision and build influential teams and pa…

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Caleb Smith | The Only Man Alive To Serve Three Speakers 40:50

6M ago40:50

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🎙️ Meet Caleb Smith: The Man Behind Three Speakers 🏛️ Step into the dynamic world of Capitol Hill with Caleb Smith, a digital communications expert with a remarkable track record. Caleb's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, having served as the trusted hand behind three different Speakers of the House: John Boehner, Paul Ryan, and most recen…

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Phil Vangelakos | Heart Attack Inducing Campaigns (literally) 36:46

7M ago36:46

36:46

Campaign War Stories is back, kicking off 2024 with a brand-new episode! Join me as I sit down with Push Digital Group's Managing Partner, Phil Vangelakos, for an insightful conversation about politics and life. In this episode, we dive deep into some compelling topics: 🔍 Mergers & Acquisitions: Explore the challenges and intricacies of acquiring a…

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Corporate boards can grasp cyber risk in seven steps: Zscaler CTO-in-Residence, Sanjit Ganguli 27:45

7M ago27:45

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As breaches go public, is an hour a year for cybersecurity enough for corporate board meetings? How should boards and CXOs collaborate in light of new SEC cyber rules? Guest Sanjit Ganguli, CTO-in-Residence at Zscaler and former Gartner analyst, sheds light on these questions and more while sharing perspectives on a new book he helped author, “Cybe…

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