Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder

In this special in-person episode of Modern Cyber, recorded in Helsinki, Jeremy Snyder sits down with Noora Ahmed-Moshe, VP of Strategy and Operations at Hoxhunt, for a critical discussion on the evolving human risk in cybersecurity. Noora shares her unique perspective on the intersection of human psychology, technological advancement, and defense, stressing that people are not the problem , but t...

In this special in-person episode of Modern Cyber, recorded in Helsinki, Jeremy Snyder sits down with Noora Ahmed-Moshe, VP of Strategy and Operations at Hoxhunt, for a critical discussion on the evolving human risk in cybersecurity. Noora shares her unique perspective on the intersection of human psychology, technological advancement, and defense, stressing that people are not the problem , but t...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy is joined by Joseph Carson, Chief Security Evangelist and Advisory CISO at Segura. With over 30 years of experience, Joe shares insights from his latest research into AI-powered threats, from flawless phishing in complex languages to chatbot-driven fraud and automated data analysis. He explains how attackers are accelerating operations with machine learning,...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy talks with Eldon Sprickerhoff, co-founder of eSentire and now strategic advisor at Caledon Ventures. Eldon reflects on his journey from starting one of the first MDR companies to mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity founders. He shares lessons from building a business in the “wild west” of early network security, insights into the evolution of MDR,...

In this special live episode recorded at fwd:cloudsec 2025 , Jeremy is joined by Dhruv Ahuja of Chaser Systems for a deep dive into the world of financial services, network evolution, and elegant security solutions. Dhruv shares his experiences working in the highly regulated financial sector and explains why many parts of the industry, like market data feeds, still rely on bespoke, low-latency in...

Recorded live at fwd:cloudsec 2025, this episode of Modern Cyber features a conversation between Jeremy and Jason Kao, founder of FoxSecurity. Drawing from his experience across enterprises, startups, and cloud security consulting, Jason unpacks the growing complexity of IAM in the cloud—focusing on the “duplicitous” nature of AWS permissions and the challenges in enforcing effective data perimete...

Recorded live at fwd:cloudsec 2025, this episode of Modern Cyber features Toni de la Fuente, founder of Prowler, one of the most widely adopted open source cloud security tools. Toni joins Jeremy to reflect on nearly a decade of building in the cloud security space, sharing the origin story of Prowler, lessons from maintaining open source software, challenges in cloud forensics, and the evolving t...

In this special episode recorded at fwd:cloudsec 2025 in Denver, Jeremy sits down with two cloud leaders from Veradigm: Kyler Middleton and Sai Gunaranjan. The duo shares insights from their joint talk on securing AI usage in enterprise platforms, highlighting real-world challenges around governance, model usage, data sovereignty, and developer enablement. With the health tech industry as a backdr...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy is joined by Celina Stewart, Director of Cyber and AI Risk Management at Neuvik, for a wide-ranging discussion on how cybersecurity findings are best translated into business risk—and why most organizations still struggle with that step. Celina draws on her background in consulting, offensive security, and M&A due diligence to explore common missteps in...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Dan Draper, founder and CEO of CipherStash, to unpack the complexities of modern data encryption and secure access. From searchable encryption to post-quantum cryptography, Dan explains how CipherStash is making secure data access possible without sacrificing utility. The conversation covers Zero Trust, access control philosophies, real-world...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy is joined by Stephen Hinch, award-winning author and longtime high-tech executive, for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersection of cybersecurity, innovation, and organizational mindset. Drawing on decades of experience at companies like HP and Agilent, Stephen shares insights into the mindset challenges facing modern cybersecurity programs, particular...

In this special in-person episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with cybersecurity icon Mikko Hypponen at RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco. Surrounded by the energy of the industry’s biggest event, the conversation dives into the current state of AI in security, LLMs discovering vulnerabilities, and the emerging threat of AI-powered ransomware gangs. Mikko also shares insights on geopoliti...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy is joined by Justin Rende, founder and CEO of Rhymetec, to unpack the critical differences between proactive and reactive security strategies. They dive into the realities of SaaS security, the role of compliance as both a sales enabler and a security foundation, and the importance of building security into an organization from the very beginning. With insig...

In this special crossover episode of Modern Cyber and the Ransomware Rewind podcast, Jeremy teams up with Joe Erle for a wide-ranging discussion on API security, ransomware threats, and the changing landscape of cyber insurance. From dissecting real-world examples like the MOVEit vulnerability to breaking down how ransomware negotiations really work, this episode blends technical insight with prac...

In this episode, Jeremy welcomes Danny Allan, Chief Technology Officer at Snyk, for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is transforming software development and cybersecurity. From productivity boosts to the growing sophistication of AI-powered attacks, Danny shares his perspective on the evolving responsibilities of developers, the implications of "vibe coding," and why security guardrails are...

In this Breach Series episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy speaks with Adam Burns, CEO of BlackVeil, about a real-world ransomware incident that struck one of Adam’s MSP clients. Adam shares how the breach was initially detected, the role phishing played in the attack, and the team’s recovery efforts—including narrowly saving the client’s backups. The conversation also touches on CrowdStrike’s 2023 out...

In this special episode of the Modern Cyber Breach Series, we welcome back Jeff Lyon, CEO and Founder of TheCyberWild. Jeff shares a firsthand account of responding to a major ransomware attack on a hospital—one that unfolded just before the COVID-19 pandemic. From the initial emergency call to the recovery process, Jeff walks us through the critical decisions, the challenges of an unprepared IT t...

The second episode in Modern Cyber’s Breach Series features guest Mike McCabe, CEO of Cloud Security Partners, sharing a real-world security incident that unfolded due to a compromised G Suite admin account. Jeremy is back at the helm as Mike jumps into the guest's chair and walks us through the attack chain—from a simple phishing email to full database exfiltration via a Jenkins server exploit. T...

The first episode in Modern Cyber’s new Breach Series turns the tables on regular host Jeremy Snyder as he sits in the guest chair, sharing one of his own breach stories. Guest host Mike McCabe, CEO of Cloud Security Partners, leads the discussion as Jeremy recounts a security incident from the early 2000s involving an FTP server vulnerability, an unexpected bandwidth bill, and the lessons learned...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Shrav Mehta, founder and CEO of Secureframe, to explore the intersection of compliance, security, and automation. They discuss the challenges of compliance at scale, the role of automation in streamlining security frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and how AI is reshaping both compliance processes and security threats. Shrav also shares...

In this episode of Modern Cyber , Jeremy sits down with Kristin Demoranville, founder and CEO of AnzenSage and co-founder of AnzenOT, to explore the unique challenges of securing operational technology (OT) in industries like food production, agriculture, and manufacturing. They discuss the complexities of OT security, the importance of segmentation and asset management, and the critical need for...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Terry Ziemniak, a cybersecurity expert and fractional CISO at TechCXO. With over 25 years of experience in information security, Terry shares insights into the evolving role of a fractional CISO, the cybersecurity challenges facing SMBs, and how organizations can better manage cyber risks. The conversation covers real-world experiences, the im...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with John Todd, General Manager of Quad9, for a deep dive into the critical role of DNS in cybersecurity. They discuss how DNS has evolved, the increasing risks of DNS interception, encryption standards, and the challenges of maintaining a private, secure, and censorship-resistant Internet. John shares insights into recursive DNS as a cybersecurity...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy is joined by Gemma Moore, Director of Cyberis, to dive into the world of red teaming and penetration testing. Gemma, an award-winning ethical hacker, explains the key differences between the two approaches and how organizations can use them to strengthen their security posture. They discuss the challenges of testing modern cloud-based environments, the ethic...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Dave Sobel, host of The Business of Tech podcast and an expert in the MSP space. They explore how managed service providers (MSPs) approach cybersecurity, the evolving landscape of small business security needs, and the intersection of AI and IT service management. Dave shares insights on the biggest risks facing MSPs today, the gap between cy...