The Cyber Mettle Podcast with Alyson & Omar

Lawyers often get called when everything has already gone wrong. In this episode of The Cyber Mettle Podcast, Omar Sangurima and Alyson Laderman explain why that mindset is backwards. Drawing on decades of legal and cybersecurity experience, they unpack why lawyers aren’t your enemy, why prevention matters more than cleanup, and why legal professionals and cyber teams think far more alike than mos...

AI doesn’t usually fail loudly. It drifts — quietly, gradually, and often invisibly. In this episode of The Cyber Mettle Podcast, Alyson Laderman and Dr. Omar Sangurima are joined by cybersecurity and AI security leader Aby Rao to unpack the risks organizations overlook when they treat AI as a one-time implementation instead of a living system. The conversation moves beyond hype to explore why AI...

AI is everywhere — in your inbox, your office tools, your phone, and probably in places your business never approved.   In this episode, Alyson and Omar break down what AI really does behind the scenes, how “shadow AI” sneaks into organizations, and the red-flag risks business leaders must understand before adopting any AI technology.   Omar and Alyson dig into:  Why tools like Gmail, Google Works...

What happens when you leave the military and step into the civilian cybersecurity world? In this episode, Air Force veteran and cybersecurity consultant Jose Toledo joins us to talk about the real (and often overlooked) challenges of the military-to-tech transition.   Jose’s career spans defense contracting, OT security, and strategic consulting with Google. He shares honest insights into identity...

Avoiding tough topics doesn’t protect your business — it weakens it. This episode reveals how confronting death and incapacity builds lasting strength, resilience, and continuity. We all say we value resilience, but few of us talk about the moments that truly test it. In this episode of The Cyber Mettle Podcast, hosts Alyson Laderman, Esq. and Dr. Omar Sangurima confront one of the hardest leaders...

Cybersecurity isn’t just about firewalls and passwords — it’s about people. Omar and Alyson explore how empathy, education, and collaboration can build a culture of cyber resilience. Detailed Description: In this first episode of The Cyber Mettle Podcast, hosts Omar Sangurima and Alyson Laderman explore the human side of cybersecurity — where technology meets business, law, and culture. They discu...