Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy chats with Kelvin Green of CyberSec And I. The discussion centers on artificial intelligence (AI)—its opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations in cybersecurity. Kelvin shares insights from his decades of experience, including working with AI for User and Entity Behavioral Analytics (UEBA), the challenges of contextualizing security alerts, and the ro...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder sits down with Leslie Daigle, Chief Technical Officer and Director of the Internet Integrity Program at the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA).Together, they dive into the foundational elements of Internet integrity—names, numbers, and routes—and explore how these underpinning structures impact cybersecurity today. Leslie shares valuable insights on topics l...

Join FireTail CEO Jeremy Snyder as he talks with Sounil Yu, co-founder of Knostic, about the evolving role of today’s CISO. They discuss how CISOs can adapt to emerging technologies, tackle technical debt, align security with business goals, and navigate personal liability in high-stakes environments. Gain actionable insights on building modern security programs in a rapidly changing landscape. Ab...

Watch the video for this episode here: https://www.firetail.io/modern-cyber-podcast/episode-42-mikko-hypponen-at-the-museum-of-malware-art In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy travels to Helsinki, Finland to meet with cybersecurity legend Mikko Hypponen for a personal tour of WithSecure's Museum of Malware Art. Mikko takes Jeremy on an exclusive curator’s tour of the museum, showcasing the inte...

In this episode of Modern Cyber , Jeremy sits down with Confidence Staveley, founder of MerkleFence and the CyberSafe Foundation, and a globally recognized cybersecurity expert. The conversation delves into the evolving landscape of API security, including its intersection with AI and the rise of APIs as a top attack vector for social engineering. Confidence shares insights from her groundbreaking...

In this insightful episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder chats with Richard Hollis, Founder and CEO of Risk Crew. They explore the cybersecurity industry's persistent challenges, including the "circle of failure" in strategies, product design, and consumer expectations. Richard shares thought-provoking perspectives on risk management, consumer advocacy, and the critical importance of securing sen...

In this fascinating episode of Modern Cyber , Jeremy welcomes Simo Kohonen , founder and CEO of Defused , to delve into the fascinating world of cyber deception technology . Simo shares insights into how deception techniques have evolved beyond honeypots to encompass innovative methods for misleading attackers, including emulated decoys and synthetic data. They discuss AI's potential in accelerati...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder speaks with Simon Wijckmans, CEO and founder of c/side, about the hidden complexities of client-side security in web environments. They discuss real-world examples like the Polyfill attack, emphasizing the risks in client-side scripting and vulnerabilities in traditional tools like secure web gateways. Simon explains how browser security, inline scrip...

In this thought-provoking episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy talks with Cory O'Daniel, Co-Founder and CEO of Massdriver, about the evolving world of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and platform automation. Cory, known for his candid views on cloud operations and DevOps, shares Massdriver's approach to IaC, emphasizing simplicity, security, and efficiency in platform automation. From navigating challenge...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Wes Kussmaul, founder and CEO of the Authenticity Institute, to discuss the evolving landscape of digital identity and accountability. Wes explains his unique approach to creating "digital buildings" to provide accountability in online spaces, comparing the internet to an open, outdoor space that lacks the safety and structure of physical buil...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy talks with Jeff Perry, a leadership and career expert specializing in helping engineering and technical professionals unlock their potential. They explore the importance of mindset in achieving organizational change, discussing how growth and outward mindsets can lead to better collaboration and success in cybersecurity. Jeff also shares insights on building...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy speaks with Jonathan Steele, a family law attorney and cybersecurity expert, about the intersection of digital privacy, personal security, and legal disputes. Jonathan shares insights from his work at Steele Fortress, focusing on how common digital privacy concerns like shared passwords, iCloud accounts, and tracking devices can complicate family law cases,...

In this episode of Modern Cyber recorded earlier in 2024, Jeremy sits down with Sounil Yu, co-founder of Knostic.ai , to discuss the growing implications of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. Sounil shares his insights on the parallels between AI adoption and previous technological shifts, emphasizing the need for new frameworks to handle knowledge security and privacy. The conversatio...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy chats with Jeff Lyon, CEO and founder of The CyberWild, about the unique challenges of securing the healthcare industry. Jeff shares his journey from IT management to becoming a cybersecurity consultant and discusses his firsthand experience dealing with ransomware attacks in healthcare settings. He explains why legacy systems and a lack of resources make he...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Trent Gander, a defense and security consultant, to explore the intersection of physical security and cybersecurity. Trent draws on his experience working in law enforcement and the military to highlight how cyber and physical threats are increasingly intertwined. They discuss the challenges that arise when organizations separate these domains...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy chats with Ani Chaudhuri, CEO of Dasera, discussing the growing importance of data security in today’s digital landscape. Ani shares his journey in founding Dasera and highlights the company’s mission to build a safer, data-driven world. They discuss key challenges such as visibility into data, insider threats, and the critical need for strong data governanc...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with two cybersecurity experts—Jonathan Walker, founder of Security Runners, and Rojan Rijal, founder of Ophion Security—live from fwd:cloudsec 2024. The trio discusses the importance of scanning in red teaming, managing attack surfaces, and how to handle large-scale cloud environments. They dive into the challenges of asset inventory, scaling secu...

In this episode, Jeremy talks with Dustin Lehr, co-founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer at Katilyst, about the role of security champion programs in fostering culture change within organizations. Drawing from his extensive background as a software engineer and application architect, Dustin shares insights on building effective security champions programs, why they're essential for comp...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder speaks with Zack Glick, founder of Zatik Security, live from fwd:cloudsec 2024. Zack shares insights from his extensive experience in cloud incident response, including his time at AWS, where he handled major incidents like Heartbleed and Log4j. He discusses the importance of maintaining calm during high-pressure situations and the unique challenges o...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, host Jeremy Snyder talks with Dirk Schrader, VP of Security Research at Netwrix, and a seasoned expert with over 25 years in IT security. The conversation starts with the intriguing parallels between anti-submarine warfare and identity threat detection, exploring how tactics used to track submarines can inform cybersecurity strategies. Dirk also shares his insights...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy chats with Javvad Malik, the Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, to discuss the intricacies of security awareness in today's cybersecurity landscape. Javvad, a seasoned IT security professional with over 20 years of experience, shares his unique insights on how security awareness goes beyond just training and compliance. He argues for a more behavio...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy catches up with Marina Segal of Tamnoon at fwd:cloudsec 2024. Across the course of the conversation, the pair discuss Marina's long career in cloud security, the evolution of the threat landscape and the increasingly complex alphabet soup of security solutions in the market. Covering the challenges of managing misconfigurations, the importance of prioritizin...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, host Jeremy sits down with Johannes Wiklund, the Head of Information Security at JotForm. Johannes shares his extensive expertise in the field of information security, detailing how he balances a wide range of responsibilities from application security to compliance functions, including HIPAA, SOC2, and FedRAMP. Learn about JotForm's approach to product security, t...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy speaks with Shauli Rozen, co-founder and CEO of ARMO, the company behind Kubescape. They explore the evolving landscape of cloud security, delving into the complexities of Kubernetes security and the challenges of integrating various cloud security solutions. Shauli shares his expertise on the convergence of security products, the importance of contextual aw...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy meets with Noah McDonald from Google Cloud to talk about the intricacies and best practices of incident response in cloud environments. Noah shares valuable insights into identifying and mitigating cyber threats, the importance of understanding your environment's architecture, and the critical role of logging and threat modeling. The discussion covers the ch...