tHe CybeR VauLt - Top Voices in Cyber

In this episode of The CyberVault , I sit down with Kim van Lavieren , Co-founder & CTO of Dawnguard , the startup making security-by-design the default. We explore: ✨ What inspired Kim and his co-founder to launch Dawnguard and the gaps they saw in today’s tooling✨ How their AI-driven platform validates secure architectures before deployment✨ Why most teams push security too late - and how...

In this episode of The CyberVault , I sit down with Cole Kennedy , Founder & CEO of TestifySec , to talk about the challenges of keeping today’s software supply chains secure - and why trust is the most important piece of the puzzle. We cover: ✨ The journey behind founding TestifySec and spotting a critical gap in the market✨ Why verifying “what really happened” in your builds matters more t...

In this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with Sage Wohns, Founder and CEO of Jericho Security, to share the intimidating realties of how vulnerable humans really are in this age of security. We explore: ✨ How old tools are not prepared for the sophistication of new threat vectors ✨ The core technologies that are changing the face of cybersecurity ✨Where are we getting attacks and how does...

In this episode of The CyberVault , I sit down with Mark Kraynak and Asad Khaliq, Founding Partners at Acrew Capital, to unpack how cybersecurity startups really catch a VC’s eye and what trends investors are betting on next. We explore: ✨ What signals Acrew looks for beyond product, and why execution and conviction matter more than hype ✨ How the journey looks from that first meeting to partner...

In this live episode of The CyberVault , recorded on-site at Black Hat (with the casino in the background), I speak with Alex Hesterberg, CEO of Superna, about a cybersecurity layer most teams overlook: protecting unstructured data in storage. We explore: Why the storage layer is the “best-kept secret” in cybersecurity - and how Superna builds real-time protection The journey Alex has taken throug...

In this live episode of The CyberVault , recorded live at Black Hat, I sit down with Maxime Lamothe-Brassard, CEO & founder of LimaCharlie, to explore a new frontier in cybersecurity: cloud-native security infrastructure. We dive into: What inspired LimaCharlie’s mission and how Maxime pivoted his vision into a scalable SecOps Cloud Platform How LimaCharlie acts like “Lego blocks” for SecOps,...

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Logan Havern, CEO and founder of Datalogz, to talk about the emerging category of BI Ops - and how his team is helping data and security leaders uncover the hidden risks and inefficiencies buried in their analytics environments. We dive into: 📊 How Datalogz was born from firsthand pain - and why Logan shifted his focus from data teams to security a...

In this episode of The CyberVault , I’m joined by Dave McKinley, Chief Product Officer at Reveal Security, to talk about one of the most overlooked strengths in cybersecurity: the power of a non-traditional background. We cover: 🎶 Dave’s journey from music major to product leader in cyber💡 Why not being technical can actually be a startup superpower🤝 The role of team synergy in high-growth envi...

In this episode of The CyberVault , I’m joined by Ravi Srivatsav, CEO of Data Krypto, to unpack one of the most pressing and misunderstood topics in security today: data vulnerabilities in the age of AI. We dig into: 🧠 The new AI-driven threat vectors most companies don’t even realize exist🔓 Why so many organizations are dangerously unaware of how vulnerable their data really is🚨 The difference...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Executive Podcast , I’m joined by Lisa Hayashi, VP at Mimic and the founder of Vision & Voice: Women in Cybersecurity - a growing global community aimed at elevating women across the cyber space. Lisa shares her own non-traditional path into the industry, what sparked her to create Vision & Voice, and how leaders can create more inclusive cultures in an...

In this episode of The CyberVault , I sit down with Tom Eston , Sr. Director of Professional Services at Snyk and host of the Shared Security Podcast , to explore what it really takes to build a long-term career in cybersecurity. We cover: 👣 Tom’s journey from breaking into security to becoming a leader at one of the top DevSecOps companies📈 The mindset shift from individual contributor to manag...

In this episode of The CyberVault, I sit down with David Melamed, CTO and Co-Founder of Jit, to talk about building one of the most forward-thinking platforms in DevSecOps - and doing it before the acronym ASPM was even a thing. We cover: 🧬 David’s unusual path from bioinformatics to cybersecurity 🚀 What it’s really like going from employee to founder - and raising a massive seed round early 🔧...

In this episode of The CyberVault , I sit down with Casilda Angluo, Vice President at Forgepoint Capital, to talk about how investors really evaluate cybersecurity startups and what founders should stop obsessing over when raising early-stage capital. We cover: 💡 What drew her into cyber investing from a background in investment banking and innovation📈 The signals that say “this startup has legs...

In this episode of The CyberVault , I’m joined by Rubi Arbel , CEO & Co-founder of Scribe Security , to unpack what it really takes to build and scale a standout cybersecurity startup in one of the most crowded spaces in the industry: Application Security . We dig into: 🛠️ The early vision behind Scribe - and the market gap it was built to solve 🌐 How to differentiate in a noisy, fast-paced A...

In this episode, I’m joined by Luca Todesco, Founder of Luce Capital and serial investor, to talk about what actually matters when backing early-stage companies - especially in fast-moving markets like cybersecurity and AI. We dive into: 🚀 Luca’s unconventional journey into VC and why it’s his superpower🌍 The overlooked potential of the Italian VC and startup ecosystem🔐 Why cybersecurity plays...

In this episode, I’m joined by Yaniv Han , Co-Founder & CEO at Perimeters.io , to dive into the journey behind one of the most exciting startups in the SaaS security space. We cover: Yaniv’s path from a diverse career into founding Perimeters.io How he spotted a gap in a very noisy market and capitalized on it The biggest challenges (and wins) of building a startup in today’s crowded SaaS land...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jori VanAntwerp , Founder & CEO of EmberOT , to talk about the real-world realities of industrial cybersecurity - far beyond the buzzwords. Jori shares his journey from tech leadership to building EmberOT, and offers a sharp perspective on what’s actually broken in how vendors, academia, and the wider industry approach OT security. We dig into: 🏭 Why so many OT...

In this episode, I’m joined by Garret Grajek, Founder & CEO of YouAttest, identity expert, and inventor with 10+ patents in the space. Garret shares his journey from leading at IBM, Cisco, SecureAuth and Cylance - to building YouAttest with a mission to solve what legacy identity systems still haven’t. We dive into: 🧩 Why identity is still one of the most complex and underserved areas in cybe...

In this inspiring episode, I speak with Rebecca Taylor , Threat Intelligence Knowledge Manager at SecureWorks a Sophos company. She shares how her non-technical background became a powerful advantage in cyber We dive into: 📚 How communication skills and creative thinking accelerate threat intelligence work 🤝 Her journey from executive assistant to a leader and mentor 🧠 How you have the ability...

In this episode, I’m joined by Jim Rutt , seasoned CISO and strategic advisor, for a wide-ranging conversation on what it really takes to lead and grow in cybersecurity today. We cover: 🔑 The evolving role of the modern CISO - and why it’s not just about tech anymore💬 The human side of security: leadership, communication, and trust📉 The skill gaps that are still stalling candidates (and how to...

In this episode, I sit down with Christopher Pogue , seasoned cybersecurity leader and exec, to talk about something every aspiring security professional needs to hear: how to actually break into the industry - and thrive. We cover: 💼 The most common skill gaps holding candidates back🧠 What hiring managers really look for (and it's not just certs) 🔍 How to stand out in a competitive market...

In this episode, I sit down with Jen VanAntwerp , a seasoned marketing leader and founder of Sober in Cyber , to discuss the importance of creating inclusive, alcohol-free networking spaces within the cybersecurity industry. We delve into: 🍸 The inspiration behind Sober in Cyber and its mission to provide welcoming environments for all professionals 🧠 Jen's 24-year journey in sobriety and ho...

In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Armistead , CEO of PulseSecurity and veteran cybersecurity founder, to talk about the gaps in modern AppSec - and what it really takes to close them. We dig into: 🧩 Why most AppSec programs are broken (and how PulseSecurity is changing that) 🔍 What legacy scanning tools are missing - and the critical insights attackers are actually using ⚙️ Lessons from buildi...

In this episode, The Avetix Cyber team sit down with Domingo Guerra , a seasoned cybersecurity investor, to delve into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and investments. We explore: 🔍 The current state of cybersecurity and emerging challenges 💼 Insights into the investment strategies shaping the industry 🚀 The role of innovation in combating sophisticated cyber attacks 🤝 Advice for start...

In this special live episode of The CyberVault , recorded on-site at RSA Conference , we dive into the latest trends, hottest takes, and real talk shaping the future of cybersecurity. Join me as I chat with Matt Carbonara, VC Investor within cybersecurity about - 🔐 The biggest security trends coming out of RSA 🚀 How startups are shifting the game in 2025 🤝 Why collaboration beats competition in...