Hash It Out Podcast

In this episode of Hash It Out podcast, Virtru CMO Matt Howard interviews Dave Brown, CISO and CIO at Andesite.ai, about making cybersecurity a true business advantage. Brown shares his journey from military cybersecurity to startup leadership and discusses his book 'Bootstrapping Cybersecurity and Startup.' The conversation covers the importance of aligning cybersecurity strategy with business pr...

In this episode of Hash It Out, Matt Howard hosts a conversation with zero trust creator John Kindervag from Illumio and implementation expert Don Jeske from Virtru. They discuss why organizations continue struggling with zero trust adoption despite its clear benefits for national security and data protection. Kindervag explains how zero trust shifts focus from products to policy and protection, e...

This episode of Hash It Out explores ACP 240, a new standard for data centric security that enables better interoperability among coalition partners. Host Matt Howard speaks with Jimmy Lemkemeyer from Virtru and David 'Flash' Flanagan from Everfox about the evolution from network-centric to data-centric security approaches. They discuss how ACP 240, developed by the Five Eyes CCEB organization, cr...

Fewer than 600 organizations worldwide have achieved CMMC Level 2 certification—and in this episode, you'll hear from Maya HTT, one that did, along with the consultant who prepared them and the lead assessor who certified them. Join Virtru's Andrew Lynch, Jonathan Bieber (IT Director & CISO at Maya HTT), Christopher Augoustis (CMMC Registered Practitioner at StreamScan), and Brendan Kenney (Le...

In this episode of Hash It Out, Virtru CMO Matthew Howard interviews Stuart Itkin, chief security evangelist at FutureFeed, about CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) requirements for the Defense Industrial Base. They discuss the upcoming QECON conference in Florida where Itkin will moderate a panel on architectural approaches to CMMC compliance. The conversation covers the challenges...

In this podcast episode, data security experts delve into the pressing cyber threats faced by Ukraine and Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of innovation and public-private collaboration. They highlight how both nations have modernized their digital infrastructures to combat these threats, with Ukraine's rapid digital transformation during the invasion serving as a key example. The discussion und...

In this episode of Hash It Out, Tim Clayton and Dan Morris delve into the concept of data-centric zero trust, particularly in the context of modern missions and the challenges posed by legacy networks. They discuss the importance of agility in data operations, especially when collaborating with non-coalition partners, and highlight the significance of the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) initiate...

In this episode of Hash It Out, Wayne Chung (former FBI, NSA) and Don Yeske (former DHS, Navy)—now both employees at Virtru—sit down with Shannon Vaughn, Virtru Federal General Manager, to explore how exceptional products and cutting-edge technology are reshaping talent acquisition across all industries, with a special focus on the federal government. From navigating bureaucratic hurdles to foster...

In the latest episode of Hash It Out, Virtru's VP of Solutions Engineering, Trevor Foskett, sits down with Dan Nickolaisen, Solutions Architect Manager at Abnormal AI, and Ryan Ogden, Senior Director of Information Security at SpotOn. They tackle the shortcomings of traditional Secure Email Gateways and explain how pairing Virtru and Abnormal AI delivers a modern, powerful, and comprehensive email...

This episode of the Virtru Hash-it-Out podcast brings together Adam Healy, CEO of Station 70, and Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak, for a critical discussion on the rapidly evolving intersection of digital and physical security in the world of cryptocurrency. We explore: The recent Coinbase data breach and how hackers bribed employees to steal customer data and facilitate targeted attacks How the...

In this episode of Virtru Hash It Out, we sit down with Navroop Mitter, CEO of ArmorText, to break down the Salt Typhoon cyberattacks, their impact on U.S. telecom security, and why end-to-end encryption is now more critical than ever.

China just hacked U.S. telecom companies ATT and Verizon, illuminating the danger of backdoors. Virtru and Cape discuss the future of truly secure comms.

In this episode of Hash It Out, Virtru's Tony Rosales sits down with Brian Bolt, VP and Deputy CIO, and Brandon Bowlin, CISO, from Boise State University, to discuss the rising threat of financial aid fraud targeting college students. They explore how cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in the student application process, leading to significant financial losses. The conversation undersco...

In this episode of Hash It Out, Virtru's Mike Morper and Trevor Foskett dive into the recent cybersecurity exploit known as EchoSpoofing a sophisticated attack that targeted Proofpoint's email relay services and impacted major Fortune 100 companies. They discuss how this exploit utilized SPF and DKIM authentication to make fraudulent emails appear legitimate, posing a significant challenge for det...

In this episode of Hash It Out, Trevor Foskett and Paul Drake, IT risk manager at Notre Dame University, dive into the transformative intersection of generative AI and higher education, examining both the opportunities and challenges this technology brings. Gain insights into how AI is reshaping academic landscapes, strategies for balancing innovation with ethical considerations, and practical app...

Vince Scheivert and Matt Sack discuss Google's partnership with Virtru, focusing on the impact in the US public sector. They highlight Virtru's role in keeping information secure and the success of the partnership, including two partner of the year awards. The conversation also covers changes in Google Marketplace, procurement processes, and benefits for customers. They provide advice for navigati...

Virtru’s Tony Rosales and Iron County Public Schools' Troy Lunt dive into cybersecurity challenges facing Utah's school districts. Explore practical implementation of CIS Controls, key insights on data security, real-life case studies, and navigating new state laws. Gain strategies for conducting your district cyber checkup with leadership and Virtru's security solutions.

Virtru's Matt Sack and Google Cloud's Austin McCracken, discuss Virtru's migration to Google Cloud, exploring benefits like open source, multi-cloud operability, containerization, AI/ML, and the Google Cloud Marketplace partnership for streamlined procurement and co-selling.

Rich Foltak, Senior VP, CISO at Dito, shares strategies for safeguarding financial and tax data with a holistic security approach addressing people, processes, and technology.

This conversation with Adam Healy, CEO of Station 70, explores data protection strategies for financial services, with an emphasis on encryption key management.

Virtru Senior Solutions Engineer, Tony Rosales, is joined by Brandon Ferreira, Director of Client Success at UpCurve Cloud. Together, they shed light on this complex issue and explore practical solutions for organizations and how to harness the benefits of cloud computing while ensuring the privacy and security of sensitive data.

Foskett and Bennion discuss the complexities and challenges faced by teams when documenting sensitive information in Confluence such as credentials, API tokens, and proprietary data, especially when external collaborators are involved. The discussion will focus on how Virtru Secure Share for Confluence not only enhances security but ensures a smooth and collaborative workspace.

Join this timely discussion with experts Zach Walker, Founder & Managing Partner of ATX Defense, and Trevor Foskett, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering, at Virtru as they break down key considerations, capabilities, and use cases for complementing Google Workspace with end-to-end encryption to support data residency and CMMC compliance.

On this episode of “Hash It Out” Dan Wagner joins Virtru’s SVP of Strategy and Field CPO Rob McDonald for a quick dive into the crucial world of healthcare data security and the best ways customers can maintain HIPAA compliance when sharing cloud data both inside and outside of their organizations.