Secure Access

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign In Solutions, host John Dillard is joined by Joshua Allen, Director of Safety & Security at Cirkul, and a seasoned security professional. Josh shares his remarkable journey from his upbringing in rural Arkansas to his extensive experience in national security, corporate security, and crisis management. He discusses his leadership role...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign in Solutions, host John Dillard is joined by Yanek Korff, Co-Founder and COO at Expel. Yanek shares his unique journey from a computer science major with introverted roots to becoming a cybersecurity expert and business leader. The discussion covers Yanek's technical background, the evolution of cybersecurity, the importance of busine...

In this episode, host John Dillard is joined by Sarah Stull, a seasoned security leader, who shares her journey and insights from her career spanning over two decades in the security industry. She discusses the importance of cross-disciplinary collaboration, especially between cyber and traditional security roles, and the challenges it brings. Sarah emphasizes the value of communication, legal und...

In this episode of Secure Access, host John Dillard sits down with Richard Hills—engineer, economist, fintech veteran, and AI innovator. From navigating the 2008 financial crisis to leading tech teams at 10to8 and now Sign In Solutions, Richard shares how AI is transforming operations, leadership, and decision-making. They dive into the risks of data leakage, the importance of transparency, and wh...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign In Solutions, host John Dillard is joined by Rick Gordon, co-founder of Tidal Cyber, to discuss his extensive career in cybersecurity and investments. He shares insights from his time at Mach37 and Mitre, highlighting the creation of Tidal Cyber and its approach to 'threat led defense.' Rick emphasizes the importance of addressing adv...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign in Solutions, host John Dillard is joined by Sean Blackman, Co-Founder and CEO of Nooks, to talk about the critical challenges and innovative solutions within the defense tech infrastructure space. They explore how the Pentagon's reliance on outdated tech like Excel and PowerPoint presents significant hurdles for mission planning and...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign in Solutions, host John Dillard is joined by Tricia Stokes, a security expert with over 41 years of experience in various key security roles across the Defense sector. Tricia shares her journey from starting in administrative work to becoming a senior executive, and her experience working with the Army, Navy, and other defense agencie...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign in Solutions, host John Dillard is joined by Michelle Lambiasi, the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at SAIC. Michelle shares her journey from an HR intern to a high-profile role in national security, highlighting key career milestones, the impact of mentorship, and battling imposter syndrome. She discusses the evolution of the security l...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign in Solutions, host John Dillard explores the intersection of technology, security, and business with James Bourie, a former Army officer turned entrepreneur and a CEO at Torchlight. Jim shares his journey from military service in Afghanistan and Iraq to founding Torchlight, a company leveraging geolocation data and behavioral analytic...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign in Solutions, host John Dillard is joined by Debbie Gordon, CEO of Cloud Range, to discuss her journey from technical education in the mid-90s to creating a pioneering cybersecurity training platform. Debbie shares her experiences in building and selling an IT asset management company before founding Cloud Range, which focuses on hand...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, sponsored by Sign in Solutions, host John Dillard is joined by Tim Winzel. Tim, the creator of the Kindness Games and Associate Managing Director at Kroll, shares his remarkable journey in global security and leadership. He unpacks his humble beginnings, pivotal experiences in Iraq, State Department, and his influential tenure at Facebook. Tim reveals...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, host John Dillard is joined by Paul ‘IX’ Kemppainen, a seasoned security professional with a rich background that spans military service, the CIA, and a significant tenure at SpaceX. Paul shares his unique journey, starting from his Navy days through to his transformative experience at SpaceX, where he was involved in developing and implementing cuttin...

In this episode of the Secure Access Podcast, host John Dillard chats with Jason Mordeno, the Director of Compliance and Security at Sign In Solutions, about the intricacies of SOC 2 and ISO compliance standards. John introduces his background in security and compliance and the mission of Sign In Solutions as a visitor management platform. Jason shares his unconventional journey from 3D animation...

In this inaugural episode of the Secure Access Podcast, guest host Adam Cleveland interviews John Dillard, ex-CIA, Navy Veteran, author of Microslices, and founder of ThreatSwitch—a security compliance platform acquired by Sign In Solutions, to discuss the evolving landscape of security, and our host. They explore key issues such as the fragmented vocabulary in security, the impact of AI on securi...