The Breach Seat

Today, we’re sitting down with Terry O’Daniel: CISO and security executive with deep experience leading organizations through periods of rapid technological change. As the role of the security leader continues to evolve, Terry joins us to explore how today's CISOs are shifting from technical gatekeepers to strategic business enablers responsible for balancing innovation, resilience, and organizati...

Today, we’re sitting down with Al Calabrese: Vice President of AI Advisory and Transformational Services and a technology leader helping organizations move from AI experimentation to enterprise-scale adoption. With more than two decades of experience spanning technology operations, security, cloud, and digital transformation, Al brings a pragmatic perspective on what it really takes to turn AI int...

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Today, we’re sitting down with Greg Karp-Neufeld: Director of IT & Enterprise Security at Front and a security leader focused on helping organizations stay ahead of an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. Greg joins us to explore how security teams are adapting to a world where both attackers and defenders have access to powerful AI tools. With a background spanning enterprise security...

Today, we’re sitting down with Evan Morgan: Founder of Cyber Defense Army and cybersecurity leader focused on helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. Evan joins us to unpack some of the most pressing challenges security leaders are facing today: from managing evolving cyber risks, implementing AI responsibly, and understanding how third-party AI tools are reshaping...

Today, we’re sitting down with Pedro Gonçalves: renowned CISO of EQT and seasoned cybersecurity leader. Pedro brings deep expertise from across the industry and joins us to unpack some of the biggest challenges CISOs face today, the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity leadership, and the importance of clearly distinguishing between AI security and AI safety. With a career spanning high-impact sec...

Today, we’re sitting down with Jake Bernardes: leading CISO and security executive. Jake joins us to explore some of the most pressing shifts shaping the cybersecurity landscape today - from how teams are hiring and building cyber talent, to the evolving versatility expected of modern CISOs. With a career grounded in security leadership and organizational strategy, Jake brings a grounded perspecti...

Today, we’re sitting down with Dikla Shabtay: CISO, advisor, board member, and so much more. Dikla is here to talk with us today about one of the biggest tensions in security recently: adopting AI fast - without losing control. With a career that spans business strategy, customer experience, and security leadership, she brings a rare perspective to the AI conversation. We discuss where speed becom...