CyberOXtales

In this episode of CyberOXtales, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, sits down with Jim Manico, Founder of Manicode Security and legendary AppSec educator, to explore the rapid transition from manual coding to AI-driven orchestration. As the industry moves toward "vibe coding" and autonomous agents, they discuss the radical shift in how software is built, secured, and potentially compr...

In this episode of CyberOXtales, host Neatsun Ziv leads a dynamic role-play exercise with cybersecurity leaders Heather Hinton, a four-time CISO, and Christopher Crummey, Global Director at Sygnia. Together, they walk through a simulated npm supply-chain compromise, revealing how CISOs, IR teams, and executives should respond in the first critical hours of a dependency attack. The discussion dives...

Risk Rewired: Samir Sherif’s Cybersecurity Playbook for Executives In this episode of CyberOXtales, Samir Sherif challenges executives to drop outdated boundaries and start thinking in systems. Drawing on years in both financial services and security operations, he outlines why integrating the Security Operations Center (SOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC) is no longer optional. It's ess...

Building a Risk Narrative: Gary Hayslip’s Cybersecurity Playbook for Executives In this episode of CyberOXtales, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, sits down with Gary Hayslip, CISO at SoftBank Investment Advisors, to explore how CISOs can build risk narratives that influence business decisions. Gary shares lessons from his experience in five CISO roles and emphasizes why cybersecurity leaders...

In this episode of CyberOXtales, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of Ox Security, explores the evolving role of CISOs in AI-driven companies with Damian Hasse. As artificial intelligence reshapes industries, security leaders must navigate new risks, balance innovation with protection, and ensure compliance with emerging regulations. Damian shares firsthand experience leading security in an AI company, offeri...

This cybersecurity playbook is inspired by Devin Rudnicki’s insights on navigating the CISO role, mastering communication, and aligning security programs with business outcomes, as shared on CyberOXtales. The Playbook Objective: 💡 This playbook provides actionable strategies from Devin Rudnicki, CISO at Fitch Group, on navigating the CISO role, building cross-functional security programs, and ali...

In this episode of CyberOXtales, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, sits down with Rohit Parchuri, CISO at Yext, to discuss the art of building a culture of security within organizations. Rohit shares his journey from a budding cybersecurity enthusiast in South India to becoming a strategic leader responsible for managing cyber risk at the executive level. The conversation delves into the compl...

In this episode of CyberOxTales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, interviews Sam Rehman, Global CISO at EPAM, about the critical role of password and secrets management in cybersecurity. The discussion covers building a culture of security, fostering collaboration across teams, and the evolving role of CISOs in modern organizations. Sam shares actionable advice on embedding security i...

In this episode of CyberOxTales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, welcomes Mario Duarte, former CISO at Snowflake. They discuss the complexities of securing CI/CD pipelines and non-human identities, shedding light on why these areas are often overlooked and how to communicate their importance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. About Our Guest: Mario Duarte is the former...

In this episode of CyberOXTales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of Ox Security, sits down with David Corral Morgadez, Global Head of Cybersecurity Architecture at Repsol. They delve into the evolving landscape of Operational Technology (OT) security, discuss the integration of OT and IT environments, and explore the unique challenges faced in securing OT systems. David provides expert insights into...

In this episode of CyberOXTales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, welcomes Yabing Wang, VP, Information Security & CISO of Justworks. They explore how to effectively communicate cybersecurity risks to the board, avoid common pitfalls in board presentations, and align cybersecurity with business priorities. Yabing shares her unique experience bridging technical and business leaders...

In this episode of CyberOXTales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of Ox Security, welcomes Tyson Kopczynski, a former CISO with over 20 years of experience in healthcare and FinTech. They discuss the concept of 'near hit' incidents, communicating cybersecurity risks to management, and the importance of a structured incident response plan. Tyson shares practical advice on how to approach com...

In this episode of CyberOxTales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of Ox Security, interviews Eli Edelkind, Head of Cybersecurity at CAVA, shedding light on the pivotal role of visibility in cybersecurity practices. Eli emphasizes the evolution of cybersecurity towards prioritizing visibility to enhance risk management and control efficacy. Through insightful anecdotes and practical examples, Eli illu...

In this episode of CyberOXtales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, interviews Sam Curry, CISO of Zscaler. The focus of the conversation is on building relationships within and outside of the cybersecurity team. Sam shares his insights on the importance of alignment between cybersecurity and business counterparts, the challenges faced by CISOs, and the need for cybersecurity professiona...

In this episode of CyberOXtales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, Co-Founder and CEO of OX Security, interviews Avishai Avivi, cybersecurity expert and CISO of SafeBreach. They discuss the intricacies of security frameworks versus actual security practices. Avishai shares his insights on the importance of focusing on security over compliance, highlighting the discrepancies between regulations and real se...

In this episode of CyberOXtales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, interviews Ira Winkler, CISO and Vice President of CYE. They discuss the challenges faced by CISOs in obtaining the necessary budgets for their cybersecurity programs. Ira emphasizes the importance of CISOs understanding the business side of cybersecurity and being able to demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) of t...

In this episode of CyberOXtales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, interviews David B. Cross, CISO for the Oracle SaaS Cloud and Venture Partner with Rain Capital VC. They discuss the importance of having a playbook for handling data breaches and security incidents. David emphasizes the need for training and clear processes to ensure that everyone in an organization knows how to respon...

In this episode of CyberOXtales Podcast, host Neatsun Ziv, CEO of OX Security, interviews Amy Chaney, a financial services senior risk executive, about her experience handling the Log4j vulnerability event while working at JPMorgan Chase and Company. Amy provides insights into the environment she worked in at the time and explains the severity and impact of Log4j. She discusses the steps taken to...