Ctrl - Alt - Secure Podcast

In this episode of Ctrl-Alt-Secure, Valentina Flores , CEO of Red Sentry , sits down with Emma Lawler and AJ Yawn from Rippling to explore the evolving world of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) and why modern organizations need to rethink how they approach SOC 2 audits, security evidence, and compliance operations. Emma and AJ share insights into how companies can move away from manual, chec...

In this episode of Ctrl-Alt-Secure , Valentina Flores , CEO of Red Sentry, sits down with Brianna Martinson , Director of Engineering at Tepia, to explore what it truly means to build secure, resilient systems around humans — not in spite of them. Brianna shares how her background as a longtime developer shapes Tepia’s people-first engineering philosophy. Rather than treating software as isolated...

In this episode of Ctrl-Alt-Secure , Valentina Flores sits down with Timothy Shields , Partner at Kelley Kronenberg , to unpack what data privacy law really looks like when it meets real-world technology, security, and business constraints. Timothy brings a rare perspective to privacy law, having started his career as a software developer and academic before becoming a tech and data privacy attorn...

In this episode of Ctrl-Alt-Secure , Valentina Flores sits down with Madison Morrow , Director of Business Development at Blue Sages , and Farshad Esnaashari , a medical device full–lifecycle consultant, to break down one of the most urgent topics in the med-tech industry: cybersecurity requirements for FDA medical device submissions . The conversation explores why the FDA is increasing its cybers...

In this episode of Ctrl-Alt-Secure, Valentina Flores sits down with Dr. Bennett Hammer , founder and president of Hammer IT, for a deep dive into one of today’s most common yet misunderstood risks: email security. They break down the evolving threat landscape, from the rise of phishing and ransomware to the ways AI is now being used by both attackers and defenders. The conversation explores why em...

In this episode of CTRL-ALT-SECURE, Valentina Flores discusses the importance of understanding neurodiversity in tech leadership with guests Andy and Fred from Irregular Training. They explore how neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism and ADHD, can bring unique strengths to the workplace, the challenges posed by standardized work environments, and practical steps organizations ca...

Ctrl-Alt-Secure Podcast: Breach Mode – How to Survive a Cyber Crisis Host: Valentina Flores ( Red Sentry CEO) Special Guest: Casey Boggs (President, ReputationUs ) Are you a CISO or CIO preparing your organization for the reputational fallout of a cyberattack? In this episode, we dive deep into the critical, often-overlooked side of cybersecurity: reputation management. Join Valentina Flores and C...

Welcome to the Control-Alt-Secure podcast! In this episode, host Valentina Flores (CEO of Red Sentry) sits down with Richard Frederick, founder and CEO of Strategic All Source Intelligence, to uncover the hidden risks of your digital footprint. We dive deep into: What your digital footprint really is—and why it matters more than ever How hackers and threat actors weaponize open source intelligence...

Are your company’s backups really as safe—and as restorable—as you think? Or are you just hoping someone, somewhere, has it all covered? This week, Red Sentry CEO Valentina Flores welcomes backup and disaster recovery expert Cathy Miron (CEO of eSilo) for a reality check on one of the most misunderstood (and neglected) pillars of cybersecurity. Together, they demystify how backups actually work, w...

In this insightful episode, Red Sentry CEO Valentina Flores sits down with Brian Guenther from Exceed to break down the essentials of a successful cybersecurity journey. From understanding critical certifications to navigating the latest CMMC updates, they share actionable advice and industry insights to help businesses stay compliant and ready to operate in today’s threat landscape. Find more abo...

Valentina Flores, CEO of Red Sentry, sits down with Rob Petrosino to explore the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Together, they discuss how AI is transforming industries and provide practical insights on adopting AI securely in the workplace. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or a business leader, this episode offers valuable perspectives on staying ahead in the AI-driven future.  Find m...

In this episode, Valentina Flores, CEO of Red Sentry, sits down with Chris Bollig, a cyber insurance expert from Bellrock Insurance, to discuss the essential role of cyber insurance in today’s threat landscape. As cyberattacks become more frequent and complex, businesses must focus on prevention and be prepared for the financial fallout of potential breaches. Valentina and Chris dive into real-wor...

In this episode, Valentina Flores , CEO of Red Sentry, sits down with Samir Black , CEO of Data Pros Consulting, to explore the critical world of Incident Response .   As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, organizations must be prepared to detect, respond, and recover from attacks efficiently. Valentina and Samir dive into real-life examples, sharing their expert advice on building a resilient...

In this episode of the Ctrl-Alt-Secure Podcast, host Valentina Flores and special guest Weston Weil delve into the often overlooked but critically important topic of hardware cybersecurity. Join us as we explore the significance of safeguarding hardware and the impact of data storage decisions on overall security. Don't miss this insightful discussion filled with valuable insights and expert...

Join host and CEO, Valentina Flores, Medical Device Academy Inc. President and FDA compliance expert, Rob Packard, and in-house leading penetration tester, Andrés Peña, as they take a deep dive into medical device cybersecurity.  Learn more about how the healthcare industry suffers from common gaps in medical device security and how education can be pivotal in its prevention.  Find more about Red...

Check out what were the most common vulnerabilities in 2023 and what new threats we can expect in 2024. Discover some free tips on how to stay protected from the pros! Find more about Red Sentry .