Expert Insights Podcast

Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer at Zscaler, joins Expert Insights to explore how Zero Trust and AI are shaping the future of cybersecurity. He discusses the growing risk of AI-powered phishing attacks, the importance of strong security frameworks, and the need for human oversight as organizations adopt AI-driven solutions. The episode also looks ahead at how innovation in AI will continue to...

In this podcast episode, Christiaan Beek, Sr Director of Threat Analytics at Rapid7, discusses the evolving landscape of ransomware, highlighting the increasing accessibility for new actors, the role of affiliates, and the profitability of ransomware operations. The conversation delves into the tactics used by ransomware groups, the innovation in their methods, and the importance of understanding...

Andrew Shikiar, Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance, joins us to discuss the shift from passwords to passkeys and the role of FIDO in driving secure, passwordless authentication. He explores the challenges of adoption, the importance of identity verification, and how cross-platform interoperability is accelerating passkey use. The conversation also touches on the impact of generative A...

In this episode, Nils Gerhardt, CTO at Utimaco, explores the looming threat of Q-Day, when quantum computers may undermine current cryptographic systems. He stresses the urgency for organizations to prepare with a roadmap to quantum security, including transitioning to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and adopting new encryption algorithms. The conversation highlights industry readiness levels and...

Charles Henderson, EVP of Security Services at Coalfire, discusses the rise in phishing attacks, fuelled by AI and voice cloning technologies. He highlights how threat actors exploit human trust and stresses the need for organizations to develop proactive security strategies. The conversation emphasizes continuous adaptation to emerging threats and the importance of understanding vulnerabilities b...

Kara Sprague, CEO of HackerOne, joins us to discuss how their Offensive Security Platform connects ethical hackers with organizations to find and fix vulnerabilities. She shares insights on AI’s impact, the rise of zero-day threats, and why proactive security and community-driven hacking are reshaping the future of cybersecurity. About Expert Insights: Expert Insights saves you time and hassle by...

In this episode, Nicole Carignan, SVP of Security & AI Strategy and Field CISO at Darktrace, unpacks the latest advancements in Cyber AI Analyst and the rise of agentic AI in cybersecurity. She explores the growing need for autonomous threat response, the challenges of balancing AI risks and rewards in SOCs, and the importance of setting clear expectations around AI’s role. About Expert Insights:...

In this episode, we explore the evolving role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and how it’s shifting from a purely technical position to a core part of business strategy. Patrick Joyce, Global Resident CISO at Proofpoint, dives into the growing importance of human-centric security, the threat of social engineering, and how AI and technology are supporting defense efforts. We also d...

In this episode, John Hultquist, Chief Analyst at Google Threat Intelligence Group, explores the shifting threat landscape and how AI is reshaping cybersecurity on both sides of the battle. From Google’s unique perspective, John unpacks the growing risks of zero-day exploits and insider threats, the critical importance of proactive security investment, and how AI is poised to influence the future...

In this episode, Nicole Bucala, General Manager of DataBee, shares her perspective on the shifting cybersecurity landscape and how DataBee is helping organizations stay ahead. She explores the growing challenges security analysts face, the need for a unified data strategy, and how AI is driving smarter, faster decision-making. Nicole also discusses the impact of tightening regulations on cybersecu...

In this episode, Chris McHenry, Head of Product at Aviatrix, joins us to explore the evolving landscape of cloud security. Chris discusses the growing complexity of securing cloud environments, the role of zero trust, and why simplifying network architecture is key to effective defense. He unpacks the challenges facing security teams today, the rising threat of ransomware, and how AI is reshaping...

In this episode of the Expert Insights podcast, Joel Witts interviews Morey Haber, Chief Security Advisor at BeyondTrust, discussing the latest Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report. They explore the significance of these vulnerabilities, the implications of privilege escalation, the rise of AI-related vulnerabilities, and the challenges organizations face in patching and maintaining visibility. Morey...

AI, GenAI, and AI copilots make your employees more powerful and more productive, say Moinul Khan, CEO and Co-Founder at Aurascape . But, as with all new technologies, they can leave organizations vulnerable to security threats. “You want to make sure that you can keep the bad guys out, and that your sensitive data and intellectual property are not leaking out through insider threats or accidental...

In this episode, Mike Arrowsmith, Chief Trust Officer at NinjaOne, discusses his extensive background in cybersecurity and the unique role of a Chief Trust Officer. He explains how Ninja One supports IT organizations in managing their endpoints and emphasizes the importance of trust and data protection. The conversation explores the evolving roles of CISOs and CIOs, current challenges in cybersecu...

In this episode of the Expert Insights Podcast, Craig Martell, Chief AI Officer at Cohesity and former Chief Digital and AI Officer for the U.S. Department of Defense, breaks down what modern AI truly is, and what it isn’t. We explore how AI is being applied to real-world enterprise challenges, the risks of over-relying on “human-sounding” systems, and why Martell champions smaller, purpose-built...

In this episode, host Caitlin Harris brings you exclusive interviews recorded live from the ESET World 2025 conference floor. We sat down with Robert Lipovsky, Principal Threat Intelligence Researcher, Jakub Souček, Senior Malware Researcher, and Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET. Robert and Jakub explore ESET's latest threat intelligence research, highlighting the key challenges or...

This week, we’re going back in time to revisit an interview from the archive. With the news that Wiz security is to be bought by Google for $32bn USD, at Expert Insights, we’ve being thinking a lot about CNAPPs, Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms. In this interview, Caitlin Harris, our deputy head of content speaks with Avi Shua, Chief Innovation Officer and Co-Founder at Orca Security....

Passwords are no longer enough to keep digital identities secure. In this episode, Expert Insights speaks with Rishi Bhargava, co-founder of Descope, about the shift towards passwordless authentication and how AI is transforming identity security. Bhargava breaks down the challenges of traditional authentication methods, explains the benefits of a passwordless approach, and explores how businesses...

Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and staying ahead requires collaboration and knowledge sharing. In this episode, Expert Insights speaks with Rohit Dhamankar, VP of Product Strategy at Fortra, about the key cybersecurity trends shaping 2025. Dhamankar unpacks the findings from Fortra’s 2025 State of Cybersecurity Survey, highlighting shifts in perceived risks, the rise of PenTest outsourcing...

Phishing is entering a new, more dangerous evolution with the rise of AI-powered deepfake technology. In this episode, host Joel Witts and Eyal Benishti, CEO of IRONSCALES, discuss the growing threat of AI-powered deepfakes in cybersecurity, particularly focusing on phishing attacks.  Benishti shares insights from a recent report on organizational preparedness against these threats, explaining the...

Brian McHenry is the Head of Cloud Security Engineering at Check Point Software.  He is responsible for the customer-facing engineering resources for Check Point’s CloudGuard suite. CloudGuard covers a range of security services, including Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs), Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM), and cloud identity management. In this episode of the Expert I...

On the latest episode of the Expert Insights Podcast, Maxime Cartier, the Head of Human Risk at Hoxhunt, explains the importance of human risk management in enterprise cybersecurity strategies. Cartier began his career building cybersecurity training for Fortune 500 companies, including retail giant H&M. A consistent observation throughout his career has been cybersecurity teams emphasising te...

Stephan Jou is the CTO of Security Analytics at OpenText Cybersecurity. Stephan has over 30 years of experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the last decade of which he’s spent focusing on applications of AI within cybersecurity. In his current role at OpenText Cybersecurity, Stephan leads the company’s Interset AI and analytics division, using advanced analytics, data science,...

Many organizations currently approach endpoint management in a way that’s inefficient and doesn’t provide them with the visibility they need. But the future of endpoint management is unified, streamlined, and fully integrated with security. We caught up with Romanus Prabhu Raymond, Global Head of Technical Support at ManageEngine, on this month’s episode of the Expert Insights Podcast to discuss t...

77% of organizations say data privacy is one of the biggest barriers to their adoption of GenAI. But there  is  a way for organizations to embrace these new technologies without sensitive data leaving the business. We caught up with Alastair Paterson, CEO and Co-Founder at Harmonic Security, on this month’s episode of the Expert Insights Podcast to discuss how businesses can embrace GenAI without...