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Data is exploding. Environments are getting noisier and the line between observability and security, it’s basically gone. Search isn’t just a feature anymore, it’s infrastructure. It’s how you see, how you detect, and ultimately how you defend from ai, power detection, engineering to unified visibility across logs, metrics, t races and security telemetry. We’re officially in a world where if you c...

In this episode, we sit down with Simon Cook, Director of New Offerings at Genetec, as he discusses the convergence between physical and cybersecurity, and the impact of global standards such as GDPR and IRAP on industry practices. Simon details the shift from siloed teams to collaborative approaches, highlighting how increased connectivity and advancements like generative AI have expanded the att...

In this episode, we sit down with Omar Khawaja, Vice President of Security and Field CISO at Databricks, as he explores the intersection of data, AI, and cybersecurity defense. Omar addresses the real fatigue facing CISOs amidst rising AI hype, emphasizing that combining high-quality data with AI—not just AI alone—is pivotal to effective cyber defense. He shares insights on the growing need for or...

In this episode, we sit down with Lisa Black, Director of Public Sector at Aeon Nexus Corporation, as she shares her perspectives on crisis leadership and organizational resilience when critical systems fail. Lisa draws from her extensive background leading government operations to highlight how real risk in a crisis is often less about technology and more about maintaining trust, clear communicat...

Karissa Breen [00:00:10]: Welcome to KB On The Go. I’m coming to you from my new place of residence, Orlando, Florida. And today I’m being hosted at the SimSpace Summit. Cybersecurity is hitting a breaking point, compliance checklists, tabletop exercises, and confidence claims. Aren’t enough anymore, especially as AI accelerates both attack and defense. This summit is about something different, pr...

Cybersecurity is hitting a breaking point. Compliance checklists, tabletop exercises and confidence claims aren’t enough anymore, especially as AI accelerates both attack and defense. In this bonus episode, KB sits down with Peter Lee, Chief Executive Officer and President of SimSpace, and Ernie Ferraresso, Senior Director of Cyber Florida. Together they discuss cyber readiness and why Florida tre...

In this episode, we sit down with James Tennant, Partner and Head of JAPAC at Boka Capital, as he discusses why AUKUS needs sovereign capital to successfully deliver on its strategic ambitions. James explores the disparity between the headline-grabbing investments of AUKUS Pillar 1 and the overlooked capital shortfalls of Pillar 2, emphasizing the urgent need to build a unified capital architectur...

In this episode, we sit down with Strategic Advisor at Semperis, as he shares his personal experience with burnout during his tenure as CISO at BP. Simon provides a candid look into the immense pressures and responsibilities of overseeing cybersecurity across a massive, global organisation, highlighting the challenges of balancing work with personal well-being and family life. He discusses the emo...

Samuel J. Cummings III is an award-winning data scientist, keynote speaker, and renowned thought leader in AI, specializing in complex reasoning and memory architecture. In his recent work he has created AI model architecture that runs 94% less tokens than standard LLMs. As Director of Education at Gen AI Works, Sam brings over a decade of expertise in AI and runs a podcast called Gen AI Talks. In...

In this episode, we sit down with Lili Infante, CEO of CAT Labs, as she discusses the evolving landscape of crime in the crypto space and her work combating crypto-enabled criminal activity. Lili, drawing from her experience as a former DOJ and DEA agent who pioneered the DEA Cyber Investigations Task Force, explains the rise of crypto as both a tool for criminals and a unique opportunity for law...

In this episode, we sit down with River Nygryn, CISO and AI thought leader, as she explores the critical concepts outlined in the executive playbook for AI leadership: Trust, Test, and Transform. River provides a comprehensive overview of AI’s evolution—from its historical roots in early automated machines and neural networks to the development of large language models (LLMs) and generative assist...

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Loizou, Managing Director at Intrinsic Security and former CISO of Medibank, as he shares firsthand insights into the human impact of navigating a major cyber breach. Alex walks us through the initial moments of discovery, the emotional and psychological toll on teams, and the importance of staying calm under pressure. He dives into Medibank’s approach to inc...

In this episode, we sit down with Tammy Klotz, cybersecurity and IT executive and author of Leading with Empathy and Grace ,  as she explores the critical role of intentional empathy in leadership. Tammy unpacks the misconception that empathy and accountability are opposites, arguing they are essential partners for building trust within teams. She discusses the impact of technology on our ability...

Mr. George C. Barnes is the President of Red Cell Partner’s Cyber Practice and a Partner at the firm. In this role, he oversees the pursuit of new-start incubations that are focused on cybersecurity opportunities spanning commercial and government sectors. He ensures optimized market gap responsiveness of new incubations and guides Red Cell’s platform team support as young cybersecurity companies ...

The 2020 Partners Dialogue sits at the edge of possibility, where security meets technological ambition. In this special bonus episode, KB explores how nations can move beyond simply consuming innovation to actively co-creating strategic dominance. Anchored by AUKUS and empowered by cross-sector collaboration, this conversation features insights from industry leaders Paul Maddison (Australia &...

The 2020 Partners Dialogue sits at the edge of possibility, where security meets technological ambition. In this special bonus episode, KB explores how nations can move beyond simply consuming innovation to actively co-creating strategic dominance. Anchored by AUKUS and empowered by cross-sector collaboration, this conversation features insights from industry leaders Neha Idnani (Regional Vice Pre...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Worth, Founder of Indi-tech Consultancy, as he unpacks the unique cybersecurity challenges facing small and medium-sized legal firms. Mike highlights a major misconception in the industry—treating cybersecurity solely as an IT problem rather than a broader business risk—and explains why investing in the human aspect of cybersecurity is more effective than rel...

In this episode, we sit down with Alex Tilley, Global Threat Research Coordinator at Okta, as he unpacks the evolving threat landscape posed by North Korean IT workers infiltrating global organizations. Alex shares insights from his recent research, emphasizing that this is not just a US big tech problem but a widespread issue affecting various industries—including healthcare, automotive, and cons...

In this episode, we sit down with Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine, as he explores the complexities of AI anxiety within organisations and the global challenges of balancing cybersecurity, privacy, and rapid technological change. Rajesh discusses the uneven pace of AI adoption among businesses of different sizes, the critical role of regulation and capital investment by region, and the growing...

In this bonus episode, KB sits down with CJ Moses, CISO at Amazon, Hart Rossman, VP of Global Security Services at AWS, and Mark Ryland, Director, AWS Security. Together they discuss the realities of “planetary scale security,” AI-powered defenses, and the shifting mindset that’s driving organizations to adopt automation and agentic technologies faster than ever before. CJ Moses, CISO, Amazon CJ M...

In this episode, we sit down with Amberley Brady, founder at Realfoodprice, as she explores the urgent issue of food security as a national security crisis in Australia. Amberley discusses the four pillars of food security—availability, access, utilization, and stability—emphasising how fragile supply chains, economic shocks, climate events, and cyber incidents threaten the nation’s access to safe...

In this bonus episode, KB sits down with Jenny Tsai-Smith, SVP, Overall Database Product Management at Oracle, Rand Waldron, VP at Oracle, and Arman Ashouriha, Head of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Modernisation Programme at Vodafone. Together they discuss Oracle’s move towards supporting modern workloads and their AI play, Oracle’s position in the public and private sector, and Vodafone’s journey t...

In this episode, we sit down with David Bloxham, CEO of GCS Recruitment Specialist, as he unpacks the impact of AI on the changing face of work and the tech talent landscape. David shares his perspective on how AI-driven disruption differs from previous waves like cloud and mobile transformations, highlighting the rapid decline in traditional software engineering and process-driven roles as automa...

In this episode, we sit down with Steven Grossman, CISO / CIO at Standard & Preferred Insurance, as he talks about the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face in securing their environment, especially in view of growing regulatory requirements, and how he brings his enterprise consulting experience to bear in driving change. Steven discusses the unique challenges faced by SMBs—such a...

In this bonus episode, KB sits down with Danielle Sheer, Chief Trust Officer at Commvault, and Avi Boru, Senior Director, Cloud Engineering, Network & Telecom at Lennar. Together they discuss building trust by design and how AI, transparency, and authentic relationships are shaping the future of business continuity and cyber recovery. Danielle Sheer, Chief Trust Officer, Commvault Modern compl...