Best Matt Houchin Podcasts (2024)

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Europe eyes digital sovereignty despite pessimistic cybersecurity outlook 35:55

20h ago35:55

35:55

In a room of 50 CISOs, if only one said we're winning the war against cyber threats, what does it tell us? Tony Fergusson, CISO in Residence at Zscaler, and Casper Klynge, newly appointed Vice President and Head of EMEA Government Partnerships at Zscaler, unpack the quandary facing Europe and other regions where bold ambitions to adopt security and…

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Self-healing infrastructure: ‘The pinnacle of operational excellence’ (Part 2) 25:13

1M ago25:13

25:13

ServiceNow veteran and Zscaler CTO in Residence Venkat Lakshminarayanan returns to the show for part 2 on self-healing infrastructure. Venkat and host Pamela Kubiatowski discuss organizational considerations when pursuing highly resilient network architecture, including convincing leaders of the business benefits, equipping IT teams with the skills…

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The value of resilient manufacturing with Suvabrata Sinha, CISO in Residence 49:37

1M ago49:37

49:37

Factories face unique and seemingly insurmountable cybersecurity challenges in the increasingly digitalized landscape, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel where leaders can deliver reliable production, secure supply chains, and availability of products and services. Discover how zero trust fits in a world of operational tech, legacy proce…

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Delivering the art of the possible in highly-regulated industries down under 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

Antonie Falco, Zscaler CTO-in-Residence based in Australia, shares deep insights into digital transformation success. While at NSW Health, the largest healthcare system in Australia, and one of the largest in the world, Falco and his team led a zero trust architecture initiative to improve user experience and security for 180,000 users. Discover wh…

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Succeeding with zero trust in ASEAN 45:40

2M ago45:40

45:40

Kavitha Mariappan, Zscaler EVP of customer experience and transformation and Ian Tan, chief transformation officer at SM Prime Holdings, dive into how one of the leading integrated property developers in Southeast Asia is using zero trust to address IT modernization and security challenges. Tune in to this episode to learn how: Understanding the co…

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Every tech decision you make will be wrong, eventually 21:43

3M ago21:43

21:43

In the second part of a two-episode series, Zscaler CXO Advisor Bruce Lee shares how technology can drive innovation, drawing from his experiences at global enterprises to show how cloud infrastructure and zero trust security promote business growth and competitiveness. Along the way, he drops golden advice to CXOs, such as to anticipate and prepar…

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Self-healing infrastructure: ‘The pinnacle of operational excellence’ (Part 1) 25:17

3M ago25:17

25:17

Salesforce veteran and current Zscaler CTO in Residence Venkat Lakshminarayanan joins host Pamela Kubiatowski to discuss IT's Holy Grail – a self-healing infrastructure. Venkat parses the differences between self-service, self-solve, and self-heal; explains how zero trust plays a role by simplifying underlying architecture; and covers the essential…

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Three innovation horizons to help you grow, with Bruce Lee, former CIO/CTO 24:20

3M ago24:20

24:20

In this two-part episode, we welcome Zscaler CXO Advisor Bruce Lee to talk about the pivotal role of CIOs and CTOs in steering innovation, guided by the "Three Horizons" model from the book, "The Alchemy of Growth." By applying dedicated and simultaneous efforts to current operations, exploring new opportunities, and reimagining business models, yo…

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

4M 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

4M 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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A network of one: Rethinking microsegmentation with AirGap co-founder Satish Mohan 19:39

5M 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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The unique yet familiar state of cybersecurity in ANZ 56:46

5M 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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Why this ex-Cigna & GE exec says you need a high 'say/do' ratio 46:58

6M 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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Unpacking Airgap, Avalor, and RSAC with Nat Smith, product leader and ex-Gartner analyst 46:43

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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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Overcoming challenges to digital transformation in SLED 51:13

8M 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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Seeking out cyber challenges with Jay Patty, SVP of Cybersecurity Engineering at Regions Bank 27:30

8M 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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Private equity and cyber resiliency with Zscaler & Persistent Systems 43:24

8M 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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Leading with Grit: Zero Trust in the Finance Sector with Darin Hurd, CISO at Guaranteed Rate 42:17

8M 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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Infrastructure modernization: Stories from the leadership trenches 49:53

9M 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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CAIO disrupts tech one story at a time 34:27

9M 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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Leading with empathy and transparency: Brent Deterding, CISO of Afni 47:17

9M 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

10M 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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A CIO's answer to IT transformation resistance: Surround yourself with people who want to evolve 29:05

10M 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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Lessons in servant leadership from Voya Financial CISO Stacy Hughes (part 2) 22:20

10M 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

10M 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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How to be a change champion: Strategies for CIOs transforming the tech landscape 34:09

10M 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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Corporate boards can grasp cyber risk in seven steps: Zscaler CTO-in-Residence, Sanjit Ganguli 27:45

11M ago27:45

27:45

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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The board’s role in managing cyber risk 56:33

12M ago56:33

56:33

The business need for board members to understand cyber risks has never been greater. Listen to this panel discussion featuring Andy Brown–a member of Zscaler's board of directors since October 2015 and CEO of Sand Hill East, and Sam Curry, VP & CISO in Residence at Zscaler, to learn how to effectively lead cyber risk at your organization. Topics c…

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Board-Level Cyber Risk Oversight 48:27

1y ago48:27

48:27

Board-Level Cyber Risk Oversight New regulations are elevating cybersecurity issues to the attention of the boardroom, is your organization prepared? Board member Helmuth Ludwig and Zscaler Sr. Director of Global Executive Advisory, Lauren Wise, wrote the book on board-level cyber risk oversight. Listen to their discussion on defining material brea…

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Determining and reporting material cyber incidents 33:19

1y ago33:19

33:19

The SEC is requiring organizations to report material cyber incidents within four days. What makes an incident “material”? Brad Moldenhauer, VP & CISO in Residence at Zscaler offers his insights.By Zscaler, Inc.

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Fostering Partnership Between Privacy and Security 56:08

1y ago56:08

56:08

Elena Elkina, Partner at Aleada Consulting, uses her legal and technical background to help organizations explore the treacherous intersection of privacy and security. Are your security processes compliant with privacy regulations? If your cybersecurity posture meets security regulations, have you met your privacy obligations? Elena shares her insi…

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Is IT decentralization the path forward for CIOs? 32:01

1y ago32:01

32:01

Drawing on recent survey results, Liz Ramey, senior director of content at Evanta, a Gartner Company, explains how CIOs are shifting their functional priorities to respond to ever-increasing demands to keep pace with the business and deliver results. Tune in to this episode to learn how technology leaders in the C-suite carry out their complex resp…

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‘Planned happenstance:’ Lessons from a life in tech with Zscaler CTO Syam Nair 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

From Microsoft to Salesforce, Syam Nair’s work has left an indelible mark on the intersection of technology and business productivity. He recently joined Zscaler as CTO and EVP of Research and Development. In this episode, he relates lessons from the first 100 days on the job, the personal philosophies that guide his professional life, and what exc…

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Episode 17: Without Celebrity 46:36

1y ago46:36

46:36

Jessica doesn't interview Matt about a celebrity he has encountered, actually. But there is mention of Diamond Dallas Page.By Jessica Shugart & Matt Houchin

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Stepping stones to securing a global organization with Michael Baker, CISO at DXC 52:42

1y ago52:42

52:42

Challenge yourself, get uncomfortable, scale up, and learn the language of business. Discover the vital steps CISOs take to stay sharp, mentor tomorrow's leaders, and secure a global organization.By Zscaler, Inc.

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Fed CISO: Securing critical infrastructure a group project that involves everyone 1:00:49

1y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Leading authorities discuss critical infrastructure, exploring broad and pressing matters, including: Ongoing approaches to cybersecurity and cyber defense and status of ‘whole of state’ How the critical infrastructure industry should collaborate with the government Information sharing between private and public entities for threat intelligence, ri…

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Exploring lucky vs. good cybersecurity, and our need for better accountability and metrics with industry leader, Shannon Lietz 58:20

1+ y ago58:20

58:20

Shannon Lietz is an award-winning security professional, patent-holder, visionary innovator, and industry leader. She joins host Sean Cordero for an in-depth discussion on lucky vs. good cybersecurity, passion-based hiring, DevSecOps, and our industry’s need for accountability and metrics.By Zscaler, Inc.

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Incalculable insights from an AI guardian, Jack Leidecker, CISO at Gong 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

Jack Leidecker oversees the security of an AI-driven revenue platform that derives advanced revenue and sales insights. Hear his insider’s view on AI’s current trajectory and the importance of remembering one’s roots in a high-tech world.By Zscaler, Inc.

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Changing the attack topography with 'negative trust' 36:49

1+ y ago36:49

36:49

Cyber defense has been an "infinite game" played on an uneven field, but deception can give the good guys the upper hand. Zscaler VP & CISO Sam Curry makes a compelling case for derailing even the most sophisticated hackers with unpredictable, hostile networks.By Zscaler, Inc

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Illustrating the “art of the possible” with Brian Deitch 27:47

1+ y ago27:47

27:47

When a prospect has trouble grasping the architecture underpinning zero trust, Zscaler calls in Brian Deitch. The Chief Technology Evangelist is known for his colorful technical whiteboarding sessions and passion for infosec. He joined the show to discuss his career, early experiments with social engineering, and influences on his distinctive style…

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APTs, satellites, and deep ocean fiber with Lance Dubsky, CSO at Quintillion Subsea Operations 36:41

1+ y ago36:41

36:41

Lance Dubsky talks about securing everything from orbital technology to the ocean floor in his compelling description of the ambitious goals of Quintillion Subsea Operations.By Zscaler, Inc.

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New zero trust book reinforces the power of seven 25:37

1+ y ago25:37

25:37

Sanjit Ganguli, Vice President of Transformation Strategy & Field CTO at Zscaler, joins the show to discuss his coauthored authoritative zero trust monograph, the first of its kind for CXOs.By Zscaler, Inc

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How Andrew Baker, a CTO 'seduced by complexity,' came to embrace zero trust 33:54

1+ y ago33:54

33:54

He never planned to climb the ladder of corporate technology leadership. But an obsession with hard problems led him down the path to becoming the CTO for South Africa's Capitec Bank. In this episode, learn more about Andrew Baker's career arc, including going from "my very first project was to remove Zscaler because I didn't see the value in it," …

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Product management on the main stage: Innovations to be unveiled at Zenith Live '23 19:08

1+ y ago19:08

19:08

Zscaler VP & GM of Product Management Dhawal Sharma joined the show to preview some of the innovations to be announced at Zenith Live '23 in Las Vegas and Berlin this June. But before he does, Dhawal provides a glimpse into the challenges and goals of product management teams, how they prioritize release roadmaps, and the importance of customer-cen…

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Securing private equity & creating value through cyber resiliency 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

36:09

Private equity firms searching for transaction opportunities are increasingly focused on portfolio performance. Underlying any success is the cyber resiliency of internal operations, portfolio companies, and transactions. In this episode, 20-year industry veteran and private equity practice lead at Zscaler, Akshay Grover, covers how leaders in PE c…

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Do orgs need an 'AI czar' to prepare for what comes next? 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

29:13

Exponential progress in AI is raising concerns as well as excitement. How worried should be? Zscaler VP & CISO-Americas Brad Moldenhauer joins the show to share perspectives on the top AI issues seemingly everyone is discussing today. Recorded at RSAC23, this episode explores what happens when intellectual property is placed into tools like ChatGPT…

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Hardware-assisted zero trust to help push limits of speed and performance 23:44

1+ y ago23:44

23:44

Nathan Howe, Zscaler VP Emerging Tech and 5G, explains what's under the hood of the integrations between CrowdStrike, Zscaler, and Intel that were announced at RSA Conference 2023 in San Francisco.By Zscaler, Inc

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Breaking into cyber in an AI world with Sam Curry, VP & CISO 36:49

1+ y ago36:49

36:49

The nexus of cyber, AI, and education is getting more complex, but CISO and polymath Sam Curry delivers sharp insights and memorable anecdotes for leaders facing asymmetric threats from a borderless offense.By Zscaler, Inc.

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