TechSpective Podcast

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 045 The podcast is back. It's been a while, but it's time to crank things back up. I will be making a few changes in terms of scope and format and improving the frequency and consistency moving forward. This is an episode that I recorded with Tim Keeler, co-founder and CEO of Remediant, back in November. We talk about some of the challenges of access management and pri...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 044 OMG! This was by far my favorite Inner Circle podcast so far--no offense to all former guests or future guests who will now have to try harder. I'm going to "fanboy" out a bit--but 'Marriage and Martinis' is one of my favorite podcasts. It's actually my top go-to podcast, to be honest. When I asked Adam and Danielle about coming on Inner Circle as guests on my podc...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 043 I've been writing about cybersecurity and technology since 2002. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to meet many awesome writers and interesting people. One person who falls into both categories is Mike Elgan. Mike is someone I admire for his skill, his integrity, and his sense of adventure--so it was a distinct honor to have him join me for this episode of...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 042 In theory, social media provides a platform for keeping in touch with friends, family, and peers, and enables you to connect with a community of like-minded individuals or seek out and research different viewpoints from anywhere in the world. It should make the world a smaller place and help everyone communicate more effectively and stay informed of current events....

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 041 This Inner Circle podcast episode is overdue. I'll spare you the reasons and excuses for why there is a delay, but I want to frame the conversation because this episode was actually recorded with Ryan a few weeks ago and it references the Black Hat security conference which is now more than two months in the past. With that said, I had the privilege of spending an...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 040 My guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast is Lakshmi Hanspal--Global CISO for Box. Lakshmi joined Box in January of this year, bringing 20 years of insight and experience from former roles at SAP, Bank of America, and PayPal. Organizations of all sizes and across all industries around the world are under virtually constant siege from an expanding threat...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 039 If a nation state launches a cyber attack against another nation state, is it acceptable to retaliate by launching missiles and engaging in a physical response? Or should cyber attacks only be met with a cyber response? That was the topic of a presentation that Mikko Hyppönen gave at Black Hat this year, and the topic he and I discuss on this episode of the Inner C...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 038 Raj Samani is my guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast. Raj is a McAfee Fellow and Chief Scientist for McAfee, but he stressed when introducing himself that his title does not define him and that he doesn't put much weight in titles. I want to start by apologizing--to both Raj and to you, the listeners--for the delay in getting this episode edited and...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 037 My friend Michael Farnum is my guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast for an insightful discussion on increased threats against industrial control systems (ICS) and the need for ICS security. Michael and I have known each other for years after meeting at a Security Blogger's Meetup at RSA many years ago. We both live in the Houston area, and every once...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 036 The name Alan Shimel is fairly ubiquitous and well known throughout cybersecurity circles. As one of the founders and ringleaders of the annual Security Blogger's Meetup at the RSA Conference, he is certainly a household name in the world of cybersecurity bloggers and journalists. Alan has also been a good friend of mine for years, and I have had the privilege of w...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 035 I've been a fan of Georgia Weidman for years, so it was an honor and a privilege to have her join me on the Inner Circle podcast. She is the author of Penetration Testing: A Hands-On Introduction to Hacking, and she is the founder and CEO of both Bulb Security and Shevirah. She is also one of the cybersecurity professionals featured in the Tribe of Hackers book tha...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 034 Wolf Goerlich joins me for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast to talk about the state of cybersecurity today and his new role on the CISO Advisory Board for Duo Security. Wolf talks about his focus on zero trust--and somehow that segued into a conversation about the disruptive technology that led to the original jersey for the Toronto Raptors and other NBA te...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 033 Jeremiah Grossman, founder and CEO of Bit Discovery, joins me for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast. We talk about the focus of Bit Discovery and the importance of having an accurate inventory of assets on the network for an organization--as well as some of the challenges that make it difficult to maintain an accurate inventory. We also talk about the core t...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 032 My guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast is Phil Dunkelberger, President and CEO of Nok Nok Labs. We chat about the history and current state of secure authentication and the role the FIDO (Fast ID Online) standard can play in streamlining and simplifying secure access. Authentication is an integral part of technology. Whether you are connecting to a c...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 031 Andrew Hay, COO of Lares, is my guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast. Andrew and I talk about the concept of part-time or "fractional" executives and the tremendous potential of allowing and hiring remote workers that many organizations miss out on. Companies need executive leadership--but not all companies necessarily need all of the executive roles...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 030 My guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast is Jamil Jaffer, Vice President for Strategy & Business Development at IronNet Cybersecurity. We discuss a recent report from IronNet--Collective Offense Calls for a Collective Defense: A Reality Check for Cybersecurity Decision Makers--which focuses on the value of sharing threat intelligence and the challenges...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 029 Armorblox is a sponsor of TechSpective My guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast is DJ Sampath--co-founder and CEO of Armorblox. We have a very interesting chat about the state of cybersecurity and the sense that we've been fighting the same battles for decades with little forward progress, as well as how AI, ML and NLU represent a fundamental shift in...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 028 Brook Schoenfield, Master Security Architect and Director of Advisory Services for IOActive, joins me for this week's episode of the Inner Circle podcast. We talk about the focus of the cybersecurity industry on vulnerability management and incident response, and why that reactive approach may not be the most effective way to address security issues. Brook talks ab...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 027 My guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast is Ron Gula, co-founder of Gula Tech Adventures--a venture capital firm focused on investing in cutting edge cybersecurity startups. Prior to launching Gula Tech Adventures, though, Ron had established himself as a cybersecurity leader and visionary, most notably as co-founder and CEO of Tenable. I've known Ron...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 026 This week I am joined on the Inner Circle podcast by Jack Danahy, Senior Vice President of Security for Alert Logic. As most of you know, I also work for Alert Logic by day as Senior Manager of Content Marketing. Many of you may already be familiar with Jack. He is an innovative security technology leader with proven success creating, delivering, and promoting new...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 025 This week I have the privilege of speaking with Jeff Man. Jeff and I have known each other for a few years--since our days together at Tenable. Neither of us is at Tenable any longer and we've gone our separate ways, but I caught up with him recently during RSA and I appreciate that he was willing to take the time to join me for the Inner Circle podcast. Jeff is a...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 024 There are few individuals in the cybersecurity world as immediately recognizable as Jack Daniel. His height and his iconic beard distinguish him from the crowd just about anywhere. But, what really makes Jack stand out is his kindness and generosity. Jack is known to be a bit of a curmudgeon--but beneath a very thin shell of "curmudgery", Jack has a huge heart. I'v...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 023 My guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast is Richard Stiennon. Richard has been waist-deep in cybersecurity for decades. He is a former Gartner analyst, who went on to be a VP of Threat Research at Webroot, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Fortinet, before launching his own analyst firm. Along the way, he has also authored a few books--including the r...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 022 My guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast is Marcus Carey--founder and CEO of Threatcare. Carey is also co-author of the book Tribe of Hackers, which was released just a couple weeks ago and has amassed a ton of positive reviews and feedback. One of the things I like--and respect--about Carey is his willingness and desire to give back. If you follow his...

Inner Circle Podcast Episode 021 I was honored to have Wendy Nather, head of advisory CISOs for Duo Security--now part of Cisco, join me as my guest for this episode of the Inner Circle podcast. Wendy is one of the most respected voices in cybersecurity today--which also explains why Marcus Carey and Jennifer Jin invited her to contribute on the recently released book Tribe of Hackers. She and I d...