CloudNext

For years, security teams have relied on testing to validate defenses. With AI systems, that logic breaks. The reason is mathematical. Every AI model carries what researchers call an adversarial subspace: a set of inputs that will cause it to fail. These spaces are massive, sparsely clustered, and computationally infeasible to search. You cannot enumerate all the attacks. Which means you cannot te...

The problems rarely start with an attacker. They start earlier, in the way teams deploy, approve changes, and share responsibility.  Developers don’t ignore security because they don’t care. They ignore it when it doesn’t fit their workflow, when it slows them down, or when the reasoning isn’t clear. In this episode, we host Jonathan Jaffe, CISO at Lemonade. He explains why most security failures...

Most platform teams build for engineers. Pavel Brodsky's team builds with them. The difference cost Forter a full Kubernetes migration. Pavel, formerly Head of Developer Platform and now AI Adoption Lead at Forter, breaks down how treating internal engineers as customers changed everything: deploy times dropped 90%, compute costs fell 40%, and a streaming engine swap that used to take a month...

What does it take to lead large engineering teams without drowning them in process? In this episode of CloudNext, Jonathan Spies, VP of Engineering at Cloudflare, shares hard-earned lessons from scaling engineering organizations across multiple products. Jonathan talks about keeping teams small and autonomous, why fixed formulas for innovation and maintenance often fail, and how alignment, not con...

Cloud was supposed to simplify security. Instead, as Pierre Noel puts it, we’ve created a Frankenstein’s monster, a system so flexible and configurable that it often overwhelms the very teams meant to secure it. In this episode, recorded live at our CloudHub Berlin event, Pierre brings one of the widest perspectives in modern cybersecurity. As CISO EMEA at Expel, and with a career spanning Microso...

You might not know where your data goes after you feed it into AI — but someone else might. As AI tools spread across every corner of business, one question grows louder: how much control do you really have once your data enters the model? Live from CloudHub Berlin , Sean Gill , Head of New Business Sales EMEA at JumpCloud , joins us to unpack the hidden security gaps behind AI adoption — from fra...

What if your IT survival guide read like a comedy roast? At our CloudHub Berlin event, Adam Korga joined us to decode IT Dictionary, a satirical manual for anyone who’s ever survived Agile rituals, corporate jargon, or “death by a thousand meetings.” We talk humor as therapy, the five realms of tech hell, and why laughter might just be the best debugging tool. In his book, he doesn’t pull any punc...

Technical leaders often struggle to understand how CFOs view cloud costs, ROI, and efficiency. In this episode, two CFOs share exactly what they expect from their tech counterparts and how better communication can lead to smarter spending and stronger collaboration. Featuring Yaniv Lubinski, CFO at EX.CO, and Erez Storch, CFO at PlainID.

Most security teams prepare for chaos, but they should be preparing for control. Melanie Ensign, founder of Discernible, a company that helps security leaders communicate effectively during high-pressure incidents, shares how weekly drills, better communication habits, and a rescue diver’s mindset can turn high-stakes incidents into manageable events. From Web3 breaches to boardroom briefings, thi...

As AI tools become more accessible and infrastructure evolves, developers are taking on more responsibility, and DevOps is changing fast. In this episode, Gal Porat, Global Director of DevOps at Plarium, breaks down what the shift looks like inside teams. From debugging culture and tool selection to managing without formal training, Gal shares lessons and practical advice for today’s up-and-coming...

Most security teams chase alerts. Liran’s team builds systems. Playtika’s CISO, Liran Sheinbox, reveals how automation with a developer mindset helped reduce MTTR to seconds, even with a lean team. He shares how real design partnerships build trust, why AI is no longer “just a feature,” and how working with startups can drive innovation and retain top talent. A must-listen for security leaders, ve...

This webinar & podcast are built for founders, CTOs, and VPs navigating the critical shift from MVP to production-grade infrastructure. Learn how to avoid scaling pitfalls, build resilient systems without overhiring, and make the right decisions now to support rapid, sustainable growth. Join us to unlock practical strategies and real-world lessons from companies that have already made the leap...

Not all WAFs are created equal, and most companies are asking the wrong questions. This episode was recorded live at a special event hosted by GlobalDots and Cloudflare, focused on WAF for SaaS and cloud-native security. We spoke with Moshe Weis (CISO, Aqua Security) and Eran Gutman (VP IT & Security, Pixellot) about what truly matters when evaluating WAF solutions — from visibility and false...

While AI budgets grow fast, security remains an afterthought. Elad Schulman, CEO of Lasso, joins us to explore the risks companies face when using AI tools—hallucinations, data leaks, and prompt injection attacks—and why securing LLMs must be part of every organization's strategy. As the founder of a company focused solely on AI security, Elad brings field-tested insights you won’t hear anywhere e...

Cyber isn’t just technical—it’s human. Anush Begoyan brings a rare perspective that blends engineering, linguistics, and anthropology. In this episode, she unpacks how cultural norms shape privacy risks, what startups get wrong about security, and why structured thinking is key to solving real-world cyber challenges.

When does your architecture outgrow REST APIs? Yaniv Ben Hemo, Co-Founder & CEO at Superstream, joins us to unpack what Kafka actually is, when you need it, and why it’s often misunderstood. From real-time user experience to scaling microservices and optimizing for cost—not just performance—this episode is a practical guide to understanding Kafka’s role in modern data strategy and how Superstr...

Forget buzzwords. Nir Rothenberg, CISO at Rapyd, brings brutal honesty about what cybersecurity work really looks like. From lessons at NSO to scaling security in a global fintech, Nir shares why doing the basics right—patching, prioritizing, and partnering well—is what truly matters. We also cover AI, burnout, and building strong teams in a multi-cloud world.

Recorded live at CloudHub 2025, this episode brings real-world insights from security and DevOps leaders on the challenges of cloud security, solution vetting, and balancing innovation with risk. Featuring Alex Nayshtut (Cellebrite), Einat Shimoni (Lusha), Sagi Levanon (Wotch Health), Anna Lerner (SolarEdge), and Alon Krispin (Allot). Join us for a candid discussion on how today’s tech leaders nav...

Security compliance is a major roadblock for startups—time-consuming, costly, and complex. But what if it didn’t have to be? Meiran Galis, CEO & Founder of Scytale, reveals how startups can automate and streamline compliance without breaking the bank. He shares his journey from EY to building a startup, explains why AI will transform compliance and gives candid advice on startup growth. Tune i...

Cloud cost allocation is broken—but why? Ido Kotler, Co-Founder & CPO of Pelanor, reveals why traditional FinOps tools fail and how a smarter, data-driven approach can fix them. We dive into the power of eBPF for cost visibility, the challenge of multi-tenant environments, and how effective altruism shapes Ido’s leadership. If you're scaling in the cloud, this episode is packed with insigh...

Can security be more than a gatekeeper? Rory Alsop, Head of Information Security & Cyber Risk at Tesco Bank, reveals how integrating security into Agile workflows transforms it into a business enabler. He explores cloud migration challenges, managing supply chain risks, aligning with evolving global regulations, and using metrics to prioritize critical vulnerabilities. Rory also shares insight...

Cloud cost management has evolved, but are you keeping up? In this episode, Steven O'Dwyer, Senior FinOps SME at ProsperOps, dives into the shift from Gen 1 tools to autonomous AI-driven solutions, debunking myths like "we’re not ready to optimize yet." Discover actionable insights to save costs immediately and stay ahead in the ever-changing cloud landscape.

What does the future of security look like? Shlomo Kramer, Founder & CEO of Cato Networks, joins CloudNext to share his vision. From the rise of SASE as the next-generation network security model to the importance of convergence and simplicity in security platforms, Shlomo offers invaluable insights for organizations navigating digital transformation. Tune in to explore how legacy systems are...

Too much visibility, not enough action? Tomer Hadassi, CTO at Upwind, explains how to prioritize what really matters in cloud security. Discover how real-time, runtime context slashes thousands of vulnerabilities down to a few key threats, making life easier for DevOps and security teams. We also explore CNAP’s evolution, AI-driven profiling, and how to simplify compliance for enterprises and star...

From IT procurement and onboarding to IT asset disposition and offboarding, logistics is often sidelined as a hectic routine. But as Alon Zlatkin, CEO of Dots, discloses, these essentials are the backbone of smooth operations, impacting productivity and cost efficiency. Tune in as we explore the hidden logistical nightmare affecting the IT department and echoes through the whole organization. Disc...