Security Visionaries

On the latest episode of Security Visionaries, hosts Emily Wearmouth and Max Havey sit down with Netskope co-founders CEO Sanjay Beri and CTO Krishna Narayanaswamy to talk about the future of security and where things are headed next. In this conversion, they delve into a wide-ranging array of subjects, that include how quantum advances are impacting data security, impending shifts due to AI, and...

On the latest episode of Security Visionaries, host Max Havey sits down with guest Troy Wilkinson, CISO at Interpublic Group (IPG), for a deep dive into the world of data lakes. In this conversation Troy offers his perspective on why data lakes have become an important aspect of modern security strategies, the sorts of challenges CISOs often run into with data lakes, and advice he would offer to o...

On this illuminating episode of the Security Visionaries Podcast, host Emily Wearmouth sits down for a conversation about neurodivergence in cyber with special guest Holly Foxcroft, a neurodiversity consultant and expert on neurodiversity research in the cybersecurity industry. Holly, who herself is autistic with ADHD, delves into the intricate world of neurodiversity, sharing her unique experienc...

Join host Max Havey on the latest episode of Security Visionaries as he sits down with guest Jadee Hanson, CISO at Vanta. Jadee offers an in-depth and insightful look at the intertwining roles of CIOs and CISOs in the high-stakes world of cybersecurity. Tune in to listen to Jadee's journey, learn about the strategies she’s used to build bridges between security and technology teams, gain insights...

As June draws to a close, co-hosts Emily Wearmouth and Max Havey zoom out a bit to reflect on some of the most interesting episodes of 2024, the trends that are piquing their interest, and peak at what they’re hoping to cover in the rest of the year to come. This episode is great, particularly if you’re a new listener looking for a place to start. Some of the episodes covered include: How to Use a...

On the latest episode of Security Visionaries, co-hosts Max Havey and Emily Wearmouth sit down for a conversation with guest Chase Cunningham (AKA Dr. Zero Trust) about zero trust and national security. Drawing from his vast experience in both the Navy and cyber forensics, Chase discusses the significance of national governments adopting a strategic approach to cybersecurity. Listen as he examines...

On the latest episode of the Security Visionaries Podcast, host Emily Wearmouth welcomes guests Richard Starnes, CISO of Six Degrees, and Homaira Akbari, President and CEO of AKnowledge Partners, for a conversation about the role of a non-executive director (NED), shedding light on what this role entails. They discuss why the NED role can be particularly appealing for cybersecurity leaders and del...

On the latest episode of Security Visionaries, host Emily Wearmouth chats with guests Suzanne Oliver, an intellectual property expert, and Krishna Narayanaswamy, co-founder and CTO of Netskope, about the world of patents. From defining what a patent is, to understanding the roles of patent offices and the application process, they leave no stone unturned. The discussion delves into the nitty-gritt...

On the latest episode of the Security Visionaries podcast, host Max Havey digs into the world of remote work and innovation. Joined by special guests Rebecca Hinds, head of the Work Innovation Lab at Asana, and Yihua Liao, Head of Netskope AI Labs, they delve into strategic methods to cultivate innovation as a routine part of everyday work. Listen as Rebecca and Yihua share personal success storie...

In this episode of Security Visionaries, join host Max Havey dives into the fascinating world of analyst research, centering on the renowned Gartner Magic Quadrant with guests Steve Riley, Field CTO at Netskope and a former Gartner analyst, and Mona Faulkner, Vice President, Analyst Relations at Netskope. In their conversation, they discuss the importance of a Magic Quadrant, along with other high...

On this episode of Security Visionaries, host Emily Wearmouth explores the concept of zero trust with cybersecurity experts John Kindervag, the "Godfather of Zero Trust,” and Neil Thacker. Listen in as they recount the origins of zero trust, its underlying principles, and how it's reshaping modern organizations. They also clarify the common misconception that zero trust is only about identity and...

On the latest episode of Security Visionaries host Max Havey dives into a conversation about the complex world of election security with Shamla Naidoo and co-host Emily Wearmouth. As a distinguished law professor at the University of Illinois, Naidoo offers a fresh and valuable perspective on the influence of rapidly advancing technology on our electoral processes. The episode takes a look at aspe...

Just in time for International Women’s Day, the latest episode of Security Visionaries finds host Emily Wearmouth sitting down with guests Emily Heath and Shamla Naidoo, as they shine a light on the importance of diversity for better business outcomes whilst discussing the roadblocks faced by women and people of color in the cybersecurity sector. Listen in as they offer insightful reasons behind t...

Prepare yourself for an exploration into the ever-changing world of cookies and data privacy on the latest episode of the Security Visionaries Podcast! Join host Emily Wearmouth as she sits down with experts David Fairman and Zohar Hod to discuss the past, present, and future of internet cookies. From the rise of third-party cookies and their subsequent fall, to the role Google has played in these...

On the latest episode of the Security Visionaries Podcast, host Max Havey sits down with Rich Davis, Director of Product Solutions Marketing at Netskope for a deep dive into the crucial topic of cyber hygiene. Specifically, they get into  assessing the impact of cyber awareness days and revealing the challenges businesses face in instilling year-round cyber hygiene habits. Discover how multi-facto...

In this episode, host Emily Wearmouth dives deep into the concept of personal resilience in cybersecurity with guests Shannon Jurkovic, CISO for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, and Samm MacLeod, CSO & CRO for Culture Amp. Their discussion revolves around the role of personal resilience in strengthening corporate resilience and the effects stress can have on cybersecurity professionals. Shannon and Samm...

Tune into our latest Security Visionaries podcast where host Max Havey engages in a riveting discussion with Ray Canzanese, the Director of Netskope Threat Labs as they reflect on the threat landscape trends of 2023. In this episode they examine the emergence of generative AI, the rampant use of Trojans in cyber attacks, the dynamic tactics of cyber extortion, and delve into the effects of geopoli...

Join host Emily Wearmouth for an insightful discussion with three bright young professionals in cybersecurity: Ally Frame, Jacklyne Mbuthia, and Sam Van Stokrom. In this episode, they open up about their backgrounds, motives for venturing into cybersecurity, and their unique experiences in STEM fields. As the industry craves more diversity, the trio discusses the hurdles they face as minorities an...

On this episode of the Security Visionaries podcast host Max Havey engages in a fascinating discussion with Steve Riley, former Gartner analyst and Field CTO at Netskope and Carl Smittle, Network Engineer for Charter Communications, about the history, significance, and future of virtual private networks (VPNs). Understand how VPNs revolutionized businesses, and how the advent of zero trust network...

It’s predictions season once again, and to mark the occasion, host Emily Wearmouth sits down for a conversation with Sherron Burgess, Senior VP and CISO for BCD Travel, and Shamla Naidoo, Head of Cloud Strategy and Inovation at Netskope, to talk about the hot topics they're seeing for the year to come. Sit back for a rousing conversation about the changing relationship between CISOs and boards, th...

How have perceptions and appetite for risk changed over the past 5 years? In this episode of Security Visionaries we speak to the man who literally co-wrote the book on risk, Jack Freund, Chief Risk Officer at Kovrr, along with a CIO and CISO who has worked for more than one global financial institution, David Fairman CIO & CSO - APAC at Netskope, to try to better understand how cyber risk sits wi...

Interim security leaders head up huge teams, babysit massive budgets and are (for a time) responsible for some of the most well known brands in the world. In this episode we talk to Alex Clixby and Ian Golding experienced interim and fractional CIOs to find out more about the role.  What challenges are unique to an interim? What sort of skills are needed to hold such a crucial role for a short per...

In this episode of Security Visionaries, we sit down for a conversation with Ray Canzanese, Director of Netskope Threat Labs, to discuss some of the big takeaways from the just released October 2023 Cloud and Threat Report. Ray digs into why he chose to focus on the adversary this time around, what surprised him about his findings, and how security folks and beyond can best use the findings from t...

Amid the endless hype, what is the one thing about AI that you wish was being discussed more? In this episode, host Emily Wearmouth sits down with Neil Thacker, EMEA CISO, Yihua Liao, Head of Netskope AI Labs, and Suzanne Oliver, Director of IP Strategy at Scintilla, to discuss the topics in the realm of AI that they each wish people were discussing more.

In this episode Robert Arandjelovic, Director of Solutions Marketing at Netskope, and Gerry Plaza, Field CTO at Netskope, sit down to chat with Max Havey, Senior Content Specialist at Netskope, about how the conversations around SASE have evolved since Gartner coined the term in 2019 and how embracing a SASE journey can ultimately help bring networking and security teams closer together. Register...