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Dr. Diane Janosek is a nationally recognized cybersecurity leader and CEO of Janos LLC who advises organizations at the intersection of technology, law, compliance, and policy. With a rare résumé that spans a PhD in cyber leadership, a JD, practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, and senior leadership roles at the National Security Agency, Janosek brings a perspective that neither a pure technologi...

Host Patrick Spencer sat down with Bryan Cassady—director of the Global Entrepreneurship Alliance, eight-time founder, author of Cycles and The Generative Organization , and creator of the AI for Innovation Toolkit—to unpack why eight out of ten organizations still aren’t getting real business results from artificial intelligence . Cassady, who is on a public mission to train one million entrepren...

In this Kitecast episode, Patrick Spencer sits down with Rick Goud, Kiteworks' Field CTO and a recognized European data sovereignty expert, to unpack findings from the Kiteworks Data Security and Compliance Risk: 2026 Data Sovereignty Report . The central paradox jumps off the page: Roughly 80% of the 286 professionals surveyed across Canada, the Middle East, and Europe feel well informed abo...

Can you drive a Ferrari at 150 miles per hour without its enhanced safety package? Sure. Should you? That's the question Aaron McCray, Field CISO at CDW and retired U.S. Navy Commander with 27+ years in information warfare, poses to every CISO still white knuckling their way through 2026 with a 2021 playbook. In this episode of Kitecast, host Patrick Spencer and McCray dig into why the old wa...

Most organizations are racing to adopt AI without considering the security implications. Justin Greis, former leader of McKinsey's cybersecurity practice and founder of an AI-powered consulting firm Acceligence, explains why this approach creates risk and how security leaders can change the conversation. Companies are deploying AI at different maturity levels. Some distribute AI tools to busi...

Kevin Powers, Faculty Director of the Masters of Legal Studies in Cybersecurity Risk and Governance at Boston College Law School, began his professional and academic journey when he volunteered for a task force exploring cybersecurity education at Boston College. Rather than developing a purely technical curriculum, he advocated for an interdisciplinary approach that would integrate law, business,...

Cybersecurity experts Heather Noggle and Dr. Arun DeSouza discussed Kiteworks' Data Security and Compliance Risk: 2025 Annual Survey Report , which introduces the industry's first quantitative risk scoring algorithm. The comprehensive study of 461 organizations reveals that 46% now operate in high- to critical-risk territory, with the median enterprise scoring 4.84 on a 10-point scale—da...

Dr. Rick Goud brings a unique perspective to the data sovereignty conversation, combining medical informatics expertise with entrepreneurial technology innovation. As co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Zivver, a secure digital communications platform acquired by Kiteworks in 2025, Goud's journey began with an unexpected twist – missing out on medical school in the Netherlands' lo...

Scott McCrady's path to becoming CEO of SolCyber started in the server rooms of the early 2000s. Back then, he was installing Nokia security appliances and building some of the first security operations centers for major corporations. McCrady spent years at companies like Symantec and FireEye, where he learned that keeping businesses safe requires more than just technical know-how. He built S...

This Kitecast episode features Chris Pogue, Director of Digital Forensics at CyberCX, a cybersecurity veteran with 25 years of experience. Chris brings unique insights from his extensive background spanning penetration testing, executive leadership, and military instruction. As an adjunct professor at Oklahoma State University, he teaches both international business and digital forensics, emphasiz...

In this insightful episode, cybersecurity experts Mike Crandall and Arun DeSouza join host Patrick Spencer to analyze Kiteworks' Top 11 Data Breaches in 2024 Report . Rather than just focusing on the number of records breached, the report introduces a sophisticated algorithm with seven key factors to score breaches on a scale of 1-10. This method provides a more comprehensive understanding of...

This insightful Kitecast episode features Dominic Bowen, Partner and Head of Strategic Advisory at 2Secure in Stockholm, Sweden. With over 20 years of experience supporting business leaders, boards, and executives, Dominic brings valuable perspective from his work across cybersecurity, generative AI , risk management, and crisis response. His background spans strategic leadership positions in huma...

Arun DeSouza, the Managing Director at Profortis Solutions, brings over two decades of experience as a CISO , having developed and implemented award-winning programs in identity lifecycle management and IoT security. His impressive career includes induction into the CISO Hall of Fame by the Global Cyber Startup Observatory and recognition as a top CISO by Cyber Defense Magazine. Arun’s expertise,...

With over two decades of experience in the cybersecurity domain, Chad Lorenc stands as a prominent voice in cloud security and enterprise security strategy. Currently serving as a security leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Chad has contributed significantly to advancing cloud architecture best practices and building robust security frameworks for some of the world’s most dynamic organizations....

Unveiling AI, Data Security, and Innovation Howard Holton, the Chief Technology Officer of GigaOm , explores some of the most pressing topics in technology today. With over two decades of experience spanning roles as CTO, CISO, CIO, and consultant, Howard brings a wealth of knowledge to the conversation. His background includes leadership positions at Rheem Manufacturing, Hitachi Vantara, and Prec...

Luigi Lenguito , a pioneering figure in predictive cybersecurity, brings an extraordinary background to his role as founder and CEO of BforeAI . Before revolutionizing cyber threat prevention in 2018, Lenguito's 18-year tenure at Dell and Quest Software encompassed 26 diverse executive positions. His unconventional journey from Formula Three racing champion in Italy to tech industry innovator...

The Kiteworks 2025 Forecast for Managing Private Content Exposure Risk Report offers a comprehensive analysis of emerging cybersecurity and compliance trends shaping the year ahead. The report identifies 12 pivotal trends affecting how organizations manage private content exposure risk, highlighting critical areas like data privacy regulations, software supply chain security , AI governance , and...

Jerod Brennen , VP of Cybersecurity Services at SideChannel , brings a unique perspective to cybersecurity leadership. Originally pursuing a career in music education, Brennen's journey led him through various IT roles before landing in cybersecurity at a public utility. Today, he serves as a vCISO for multiple organizations while also creating educational content for LinkedIn Learning, where...

Evgeniy Kharam is the founder of a cybersecurity consulting company and an industry veteran with extensive expertise in cybersecurity. He advises clients on navigating the complexities of the cybersecurity landscape and co-hosts two popular podcasts focused on cybersecurity architecture and business insights. Evgeniy is also a board advisor for the Canadian Cybersecurity Network, the largest techn...

John Christly, VP of Services for Blue Team Alpha, and author of two cybersecurity books, brings his wealth of experience to this episode of Kitecast. With a background spanning roles such as CEO, CIO, CISO, and CTO, as well as military service, Christly offers unique insights into the world of cybersecurity compliance for Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. In this enlightening discussion, C...

Kayne McGladrey, the Field CISO at hyperproof , is a renowned cybersecurity expert with an extensive background in enhancing security landscapes across various industries. His career is marked by significant contributions in developing robust security frameworks, managing complex risk scenarios, and driving comprehensive compliance initiatives. With a deep commitment to transforming the cybersecur...

Jacqui Kernot, the Security Director at Accenture for Australia and New Zealand, boasts over two decades of extensive experience in cybersecurity, spanning multiple industries. Recognized for her authoritative voice on diversity and inclusion alongside cybersecurity risk management , Jacqui is a well-regarded speaker who frequently addresses these pressing issues. She is committed to pushing the b...

The Kiteworks Sensitive Content Communications Privacy and Compliance Report is an annual survey designed to delve into the pressing issues of data privacy , compliance , and cybersecurity. This comprehensive report gathers insights from IT, cybersecurity, risk, and compliance leaders around the globe, with the latest survey capturing responses from 572 leaders across 10 different countries. The r...

Betania Allo is a distinguished expert in cybersecurity law and public policy and frequently presents at international forums and events. She boasts an impressive academic background with advanced degrees from Harvard University and Syracuse University. Currently, she is pursuing a doctorate in engineering with a focus on analytics at George Washington University. Her extensive experience includes...

Edna Conway , an innovative executive and thought leader with over 30 years of experience leading cybersecurity, risk management, and value chain transformation at Fortune 10 technology companies, highlights how collaboration in cybersecurity is critical for the development of and adherence to policy and practice in this Kitecast episode. Edna is currently a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment...