Brand Stories Podcasts

In this on-location episode recorded at the RSAC Conference, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down once again with Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, to unpack what Zero Trust really looks like in practice—and how organizations can actually get started without feeling buried by complexity. Rather than focusing on theory or buzzwords, Rob lays out a clear path that begins with vis...

Quantum computing and AI are no longer theoretical concepts for tomorrow—they’re shaping how organizations must secure their infrastructure today. In this episode of the podcast, Marc Manzano, General Manager of Cybersecurity at SandboxAQ, joins the conversation to share how his team is helping organizations confront some of the most urgent and complex cybersecurity shifts of our time. SandboxAQ,...

In today’s threat environment, it’s not enough to back up your data—you have to be able to trust that those backups will be there when you need them. That’s the message from Sterling Wilson, Field CTO at Object First, during his conversation at RSAC Conference 2025. Object First is purpose-built for Veeam environments, offering out-of-the-box immutability (OOTBI) with a hardened, on-premises appli...

In this RSAC 2025 episode, Sean Martin sits down with Steve Schlarman, Senior Director of Product Management at Archer, to explore how organizations are rethinking compliance and risk—not just as a box to check, but as a business enabler. At the center of the conversation is Archer Evolv, a new platform intentionally designed to move beyond legacy GRC workflows. Built on years of insight from cust...

At RSAC Conference 2025, Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Application Security Group at Akamai, joined ITSPmagazine to share critical insights into the dual role AI is playing in cybersecurity today—and what Akamai is doing about it. Chokshi lays out the landscape with clarity: while AI is unlocking powerful new capabilities for defenders, it’s also accelerating inn...

The cybersecurity workforce shortage isn’t a new problem—but according to Jamie Norton, Board Director at ISACA, it’s one that’s getting worse. In this on-location conversation during RSAC Conference 2025, Norton shares how ISACA is not only acknowledging this persistent gap but actively building pathways to close it, especially for early-career professionals. While many know ISACA for its certifi...

When it comes to cybersecurity, corporate executives are often the most targeted individuals—but their greatest vulnerabilities may lie beyond the office walls. In this episode recorded live at RSAC Conference 2025, Dr. Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, joins hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to unpack why digital executive protection is now a business necessity, not a luxury. Dr....

In this On Location Brand Story episode, Sean Martin speaks with Hugh Njemanze, President and Founder at Anomali, who has been at the center of cybersecurity operations since the early days of SIEM. Known for his prior work at ArcSight and now leading Anomali, Hugh shares what’s driving a dramatic shift in how security teams access, analyze, and act on data. Anomali’s latest offering—a native clou...

Storage often sits in the background of cybersecurity conversations—but not at Infinidat. In this episode, Eric Herzog, Chief Marketing Officer of Infinidat, joins Sean Martin to challenge the notion that storage is simply infrastructure. With decades of experience at IBM and EMC before joining Infinidat, Herzog explains why storage needs to be both operationally efficient and cyber-aware. Cyber R...

At RSAC Conference 2025, Sean Martin catches up with Brian Dye, CEO of Corelight, to explore a recurring truth in cybersecurity: attackers adapt, and defenders must follow suit. In this episode, Dye lays out why traditional perimeter defenses and endpoint controls alone are no longer sufficient—and why it’s time for security teams to look back toward the network for answers. Beyond the Perimeter:...

In this pre-event Brand Story On Location conversation recorded live from RSAC Conference 2025, Emily Long, Co-Founder and CEO of Edera, and Kaylin Trychon, Head of Communications, introduce a new approach to container security—one that doesn’t just patch problems, but prevents them entirely. Edera, just over a year old, is focused on reimagining how containers are built and run by taking a hardwa...

When you feel the energy of RSAC week starting to build, you know it’s going to be a memorable one. Conversations, collaborations, learning, connecting—it’s what this community thrives on. And ahead of the big week, we had a chance to catch up with Sterling Wilson, Field CTO at Object First, to talk about their vision for data resilience and why backup security can’t be an afterthought anymore. St...

We’ve been in enough conversations to know when something clicks. This one did — and it did from the very first moment. In our debut Brand Story with White Knight Labs , we sat down with co-founders John Stigerwalt and Greg Hatcher , and what unfolded was more than a company intro — it was a behind-the-scenes look at what offensive security should be. John’s journey is the kind that earns your res...

As anticipation builds for the RSAC Conference 2025, ISACA leaders Mary Carmichael and Dooshima Dabo’Adzuana join Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to preview what the global technology and cybersecurity association has in store for attendees this year. With a focus on expanding community, AI governance, and professional development, their conversation reveals how ISACA is showing up with both timel...

Ahead of the RSAC Conference, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Steve Schlarman, Director of Product Management at Archer, to talk risk, regulation, and where governance fits into the broader cybersecurity conversation. Steve represents a company that’s been at the center of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) for nearly 25 years. But don’t mistake tenure for inertia—Archer is activ...

At this year’s RSAC Conference, the team from ThreatLocker isn’t just bringing tech—they’re bringing a challenge. Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, joins Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli for a lively pre-conference episode that previews what attendees can expect at booth #854 in the South Expo Hall. From rubber ducky hacks to reframing how we think about Zero Trust, the conversation...

We’re on the road to RSAC 2025 — or maybe on a quantum-powered highway — and this time, Sean and I had the pleasure of chatting with someone who’s not just riding the future wave, but actually building it. Marc Manzano, General Manager of the Cybersecurity Group at SandboxAQ , joined us for this Brand Story conversation ahead of the big conference in San Francisco. For those who haven’t heard of S...

The RSA Conference has long served as a meeting point for innovation and collaboration in cybersecurity—and in this pre-RSAC episode, ITSPmagazine co-founders Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin welcome Akamai’s Rupesh Chokshi to the conversation. With RSAC 2025 on the horizon, they discuss Akamai’s presence at the event and dig into the challenges and opportunities surrounding AI, threat intelligence...

LevelBlue’s latest Threat Trends Report pulls no punches: phishing, malware, and ransomware attacks are not just continuing—they’re accelerating. In this episode of ITSPmagazine’s Brand Story podcast, hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli are joined by Kenneth Ng, a threat hunter and lead incident responder on LevelBlue’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) team, to unpack the findings and recomm...

In this Brand Story episode, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, to unpack how the company is reshaping endpoint security through a unique, control-first approach. Rob shares how ThreatLocker is challenging long-held assumptions about trust, visibility, and control in enterprise environments—and why the traditional “trust but verify” mode...

As the cybersecurity world gears up for RSAC 2025 in San Francisco, we hit the road again—this time with Chris Pierson, Founder and CEO of BlackCloak, for a pre-event chat packed with insight, community spirit, and some big news. Chris is no stranger to the RSA stage—this year marks his 21st year presenting—and he’s bringing his energy to two powerful sessions. The first, titled “Protecting What M...

🎙️✨ From Military-Grade Security to Everyday Protection: A Beachhead Solutions Brand Story How does a military-born cybersecurity solution empower MSPs and SMBs in today’s compliance-driven world? Here’s the Beachhead Solutions story. When it comes to cybersecurity, one thing is clear: the Wild West may have lost a “wild,” but it’s still lawless out there. In this ITSPmagazine Brand Story, Sean M...

In this Short Brand Story episode, we explore how Nerdio helps MSPs and IT teams simplify Microsoft cloud management while keeping security front and center. Learn how their platform supports a Zero Trust mindset by making it easier to manage infrastructure, policies, and Microsoft 365 environments in a rapidly changing cloud landscape. Note: This story contains promotional content.  Learn more ....

Organizations build and deploy applications at an unprecedented pace, but security is often an afterthought. This episode of ITSPmagazine’s Brand Story features Jim Manico, founder of Manicode Security, in conversation with hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli. The discussion explores the current state of application security, the importance of developer training, and how organizations can integr...

In an era where personal and professional lives are increasingly intertwined in the digital realm, the security of high-profile individuals extends far beyond corporate firewalls. Executives, board members, and high-net-worth individuals face growing threats not just to their businesses but also to their families and personal lives. The convergence of cybersecurity and physical security has never...