Cyber Inspiration

Graham Neray, Co-Founder and CEO of Oso, joins Cyber Inspiration to discuss the realities of startup life and what it takes to build a company through uncertainty. Unlike many founders who begin with a specific problem they are passionate about solving, Graham shares that his journey started with a desire to build something meaningful and create his own path. From early conversations with the foun...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, Evgeniy Kharam speaks with Kevin Spease, founder of ISSE Services, about cybersecurity in highly sensitive military environments and what it truly means to build security into systems from day one. Kevin shares how working on the Minuteman III missile program shifted his view of cybersecurity from compliance-driven documentation to engineering-driven protectio...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, Evgeniy Kharam is joined by John Spiegel, Jaye Tillson, and Graham Ludlow, authors of Zero Trust Done Right: A practitioner’s guide to zero trust security in the age of AI. Based on decades of real world experience, they break down why most Zero Trust initiatives fail and what organizations need to do differently. This is not a technical deep dive. It is a pra...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, Evgeniy Kharam sits down with David Sequino and Bill Lattin of OmniTrust (formally INTEGRITY Security Services - ISS), and authors of Trust on the Edge: The New Front Line in IoT Cybersecurity . With decades of experience in cryptography and embedded systems, David and Bill share how a real world manufacturing challenge led them to build solutions focused on s...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, Evgeniy Kharam sits down with Stanley Li, Founder of Netswitch Technology Management, to unpack a 30 year journey through technology, entrepreneurship, and cyber governance. Born in Hong Kong, educated in England, and building his career in San Francisco, Stanley’s path was anything but linear. From bartending at a yacht club to becoming a cable puller, to net...

Sharon Isaaci , Co-Founder and CEO of Tonic Security , joins Evgeniy Kharam to explore what it really takes to build a cybersecurity company that helps defenders focus on what matters. After years in military intelligence and incident response, Sharon kept seeing the same pattern. Organizations had visibility, alerts, and tools. But they still got breached. Why? Because they missed the context. Th...

In this episode, host Evgeniy Kharam speaks with Omar Romero , CEO of Rose IT Services , a Trinidad-based MSP serving the Caribbean and North America. Omar shares his story of launching the company post-2008 crash, scaling without VC or franchising, building a team from scratch, and adapting to evolving tech, from cybersecurity to automation. He also explores cultural differences in client communi...

Ross Young joins Evgeniy Kharam to talk about his new book Cybersecurity Secret: Why Most Budgets Go to Waste — and how the industry can do better. From optimizing spend and retiring underperforming tools, to writing a book using AI and creating onboarding frameworks for developers, Ross shares insights every cybersecurity leader can use. Topics Covered: Why cybersecurity spending often fails Who...

In this episode, Evgeniy Kharam interviews Saryu Nayyar , CEO of Gurucul , to unpack how she turned a practitioner’s insight into a powerful cybersecurity platform. With no outside funding and a relentless focus on relationships, Saryu’s leadership helped Gurucul land in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant while continuing to innovate through AI, data optimization, and trust-first culture. What We Cover: Fro...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration , host Evgeniy Kharam sits down with Charles Henderson , Executive Vice President of Cybersecurity Solutions at Coalfire , to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the cyber threat landscape. From AI-driven impersonation attacks to the ethics and implications of deepfake technology, Charles shares firsthand insights from the frontlines of offensive a...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration , Evgeniy Kharam speaks with Eric Mishayev, the founder of Albarius, a cutting-edge cybersecurity company focused on network security management. With nearly 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, including his time in Unit 8200 of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), Eric shares how his journey led him to establish Albarius. Eric delves into the early...

Join Evgeniy Kharam on the Cyber Inspiration Podcast as he talks with Amir Khayat, the CEO and Co-Founder of Vorlon , a revolutionary cybersecurity company tackling third-party app breaches. In this episode, Amir shares his expertise in the cybersecurity space and discusses how Vorlon's proactive approach is changing the way companies address the growing risks of third-party vulnerabilities. The c...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration , host Evgeniy Kharam sits down with Ravid Circus, Co-Founder and CPO of Seemplicity , to discuss the journey of building a cybersecurity solution from the ground up. Seemplicity is transforming Remediation Operations (RemOps) by streamlining and automating vulnerability and exposure management, helping security, IT, and DevOps teams reduce risk more effectivel...

In this compelling episode of Cyber Inspiration , host Evgeniy Kharam sits down with Peter Cohan—the acclaimed author of Great Demo —to explore what it takes to deliver a truly effective software demo. Peter shares his personal journey, beginning with his own experience as a prospect in search of a CRM system and his subsequent discovery of the pitfalls in traditional demo processes. This eye-open...

Protecting the Elderly from Cyber Scams: An Author's Journey In this episode, we speak with Alex East, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, who has written a detailed book aimed at protecting the elderly from cyber scams. Inspired by a personal incident where his father was scammed, Alex discusses his motivation, research process, and the complex journey of self-publishing his book. He also talks abou...

Cyber Inspiration Podcast: Featuring René-Sylvain Bédard In this episode of the Cyber Inspiration Podcast , we sit down with René-Sylvain Bédard, the visionary Founder and CEO of Indominus and a newly published author. 🎙️📚 René shares his journey of building a cutting-edge company while embracing the creative process of writing his first book. He opens up about the challenges, lessons, and triump...

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Chuck Brooks, a renowned cybersecurity expert and thought leader, to discuss his highly anticipated book, Inside Cyber . Chuck shares his journey from shaping a course on disruptive technologies to crafting a comprehensive resource on cybersecurity and emerging technologies. Buy Your Copy Here Key Topics Covered: The Inspiration Behind Inside Cyber : Chu...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration Podcast , Jaap Mantel from Data & More shares invaluable insights on data compliance, classification, and governance. He walks us through the company's founding, its unique Microsoft-influenced approach, and their expansion into North America. Jaap emphasizes the importance of strong company culture, maintaining a vision-driven strategy, and adapting to mar...

In this episode, Derik Belair, Co-Founder and CEO of Augmentt Technology, takes us through the fascinating journey of building a platform designed to help MSPs manage and secure Microsoft environments. Derik shares how the idea for Augmentt Technology was born during a sailing trip, spurred by a market shift toward cloud and SaaS solutions. He walks us through the early days of drafting a business...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, we sit down with David Redekop, the Founder and CEO of ADAMnetworks™, to explore his journey into the world of cybersecurity and the inspiration behind starting his company. Here's a breakdown of the key topics covered: Introduction and Background David introduces himself and gives an overview of ADAMnetworks™, a company specializing in Zero Trust Connectivity...

In this episode of the Cyber Inspiration Podcast, host Evgeniy Kharam sits down with Mike Krygier, a seasoned cybersecurity leader and CISO, to discuss his journey and the insights he’s gained along the way. Mike shares his experiences from his impressive career, providing valuable perspectives on driving innovation in cybersecurity, tackling emerging threats, and fostering a security-first cultur...

A Conversation with Rick Howard: From Cybersecurity Leader to Author In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Rick Howard, Chief Security Officer at N2K, about his journey in cybersecurity, his career in the U.S. Army, and his transition to becoming an author and podcaster. Rick shares his thoughts on cybersecurity first principles, his writing process, and the motivation behind his boo...

From Cybersecurity Nerd to CEO: Vivek's Journey with SquareX In this episode, we sit down with Vivek, the founder and CEO of SquareX, to discuss his inspirational journey from a deep tech cybersecurity expert to a successful entrepreneur. Vivek shares how his previous ventures, including research at Cisco and founding Pentester Academy, culminated in the creation of SquareX, a company dedicated to...

In this episode of the Cyber Inspiration Podcast, we sit down with Carlson Choi, CEO of Cork, to explore their groundbreaking smart cyber warranty product tailored for managed service providers. Carlson candidly shares Cork's journey, shedding light on the driving forces behind the product's inception, the hurdles they encountered, and the dynamic team behind its development. From navigating sales...

In this episode of Cyber Inspiration Podcast, we're joined by Richard Stiennon, a prominent figure in the cybersecurity realm. Richard shares his journey, from his beginnings as an industry analyst to becoming a prolific author. He reflects on his experiences at major events like RSA, offering insights gleaned from interacting with cybersecurity thought leaders. Delving into the writing process, R...