The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley

In this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley , host Jon McLachlan sits down with Dr. Georgianna Shea , the Chief Engineer at MITRE and Chief Technologist at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies . Dr. Shea shares her extensive experience in cybersecurity, from her work with the Department of Defense to her current role in influencing national security policy. Discover her insights...

Welcome to a new episode of the Security Podcast in Silicon Valley , a YSecurity production, where we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity , with Clea Ostendorf , Field CISO at Code42 , as our distinguished guest. Clea's journey from an aspiring diplomat to a front-runner in cybersecurity offers profound insights into her unique approach that is reshaping the realm of data prote...

Host Jon McLachlan , welcomes Polina Morozov , a distinguished Security Recruiter from Grammarly (and formerly Robinhood ) onto Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity.io production. As we peel back the layers of security and recruiting, Polina shares her remarkable journey from aspiring diplomat to a key player in tech hiring, highlighting the crucial role communication plays in connectin...

Host Jon McLachlan sits down with Craig Goodwin , Co-Founder and CEO of Bleach Cyber . Craig shares his remarkable journey from military intelligence in the UK to leading cybersecurity roles at major corporations like Monster Worldwide , CDK Global , and Fujitsu , ultimately founding Bleach Cyber . Discover how Bleach Cyber aims to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, making top-tier secur...

Host Jon McLachlan sits down with Benoit Chevallier-Mames , VP of Privacy Preserving Cloud and Machine Learning at Zama, as our first returning guest after , The Security Podcast in Silicon Valley, a YSecurity production. Dive into the transformative world of Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) , a technology that promises to revolutionize data privacy in AI applications. As an expert at RSA in SF...

Dive into the intersection of AI and security with Augment Computing 's leaders, Evan Driscoll, VP of Engineering (formerly Pure Storage , General Magic ) and Dion Almaer, VP of Product (formerly Shopify , Google , Walmart.com , Mozilla ), to uncover how Augment's groundbreaking SaaS platform is revolutionizing the developer experience with AI. This thrilling episode of The Security Podcast of Sil...

Don't miss this blend of technology, ambition, and forward-thinking only of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley , a YSecurity.io production, as we dive into Avery Pennarun 's journey, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tailscale, from starting his first company in college to selling it to IBM , taking a detour at Google , and eventually creating what's known as the anti-Google of cyber startups, Tailsca...

Dive into the heart of cybersecurity innovation with host Jon McLachlan and guest Michael Moore , the visionary Chief Privacy Officer at Lacework , and previously Pure Storage , on this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity.io production. In this compelling episode, Michael shares his path from engineer to legal expert to cybersecurity trailblazer. Michael reveals his uniq...

Jon McLachlan hosts the visionary Jose Arrieta , the former CIO and Chief Data Officer at the US Department of Health and Human Services, in this enthralling episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity production . In this revealing conversation, Jose shares insights from his dynamic career spanning government, academia, and the intersection of cybersecurity and healthcare innov...

In this captivating episode of a YSecurity.io production, we delve into the mind of Steve Orrin , the Federal CTO at Intel , who provides valuable insights into various topics, including AI , Trusted Execution Environments , Cloud Computing , Team Building, Mergers and Acquisitions , and Entrepreneurship . Steve began his career as an entrepreneur, but after Intel acquired his company, he took his...

In this enlightening episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity.io production with your host Jon McLachlan , we are honored to host Nick Sullivan , a trailblazer in the realm of cryptography and security. Formerly the Head of Cryptography at Cloudflare and now a pivotal figure in startup advisory and angel investing, Nick shares his journey from delving into pure mathematics at...

Welcome to "The Founder's Guide to Compliance," a YSecurity.io production, hosted by Jon McLachlan and Sasha Sinkevich . We tear down the complexity surrounding compliance standards like SOC2 , NIST , FIPS , PCI-DSS , HITRUST and the myriad facets of cybersecurity. Whether you're a startup founder knee-deep in the trenches or a seasoned executive navigating the ever-evolving landscape of digital s...

In this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley , host Jon McLachlan of YSecurity.io invites Feross Aboukhadijeh , Founder and CEO of Socket.dev , a supply-chain cybersecurity company, to share his compelling journey as he tackles some of the most pressing challenges in software development security. Feross, a Stanford graduate and former intern at Intel , Facebook , and Quora , shares h...

In this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley , your host Jon McLachlan of YSecurity.io welcomes Aviv Grafi , founder and Innovator of Votiro , who shares his journey from the IDF's prestigious 8200 unit to revolutionizing cybersecurity. Aviv's passion for hacking and reverse engineering in his youth led to his success in both military and civilian sectors. He discusses the inception o...

In this compelling YSecurity.io podcast series, Ganesh Krishnan recounts his incredible 25+ year journey in security and shares why he Co-Founded Anzenna , a Cyber Security Engagement and Collaboration Platform.   Employees are key to maintaining overall security. Their actions can make a big difference. Cybersecurity teams handle monitoring and updating protocols, but employees must stay aware of...

Join us on a journey into the forefront of data security innovation in this captivating episode of a YSecurity.io production, featuring Elizabeth Nammour , Co-Founder and CEO of Teleskope . Elizabeth, or Lizzy as she's known, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for data security, honed during her time at Airbnb . There, she played a pivotal role in developing strategies to protect per...

In this episode of a YSecurity.io production we feature, Kevin Kane,  the Co-Founder and CEO of Ambit, Inc. dba American Binary , a startup specializing in protecting businesses against current and next-generation cyber threats. With expertise in post-quantum cryptography and high-performance network infrastructure, catch a glimpse into the future of quantum computing and its devastating impact on...

Explore the delicate dance between innovation and security in this enlightening episode of a YSecurity.io production, featuring Sergey Stelmakh . With a rich background that traverses the realms of mathematics and security architecture, Sergey delves into the crucial question of how to foster innovation while ensuring rigorous security. His journey, from an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Be...

In this episode of a YSecurity.io production, we sit down with Dominik Schürmann , the Co-Founder and CEO of heylogin , who shares an incredible journey from childhood, and research, toward more usable security . How are usable security values different from "formal" or "provable" security? Why does it matter? How does that change where you spend your time and energy? And how can we integrate with...

Rod Schultz reflects on his childhood experiences and heroes, how he got into security, how that led him to Apple's DRM FairPlay team, Zoom's Head of Product Security and Privacy , and now DUST Identity's VP of Product .   Jon: www.linkedin.com/in/jon-mclachlan Sasha: www.linkedin.com/in/aliaksandr-sinkevich YSecurity: www.ysecurity.io   🔒 Sponsored by YSecurity Closing a big deal and getting hit...

In this enlightening episode of a YSecurity.io production, David Carpe , Founder of Carpe Search Partners , shares deep insights on the professional value of networking (connecting with and offering service to the people around us) in the security community. We explore how to network effectively, offer a give, and how networking differs from charity, philanthropy, and everyday friends. Davides som...

In this episode of a YSecurity.io production, Colin Bitterfield , a key figure at People Data Labs , offers a compelling narrative on how intertwining growth with security through standardization and meticulous documentation can propel a business forward. Colin unveils his strategic blueprint for constructing and sustaining a business-first security team, where the emphasis on people ensures a win...

In this enriching episode of a YSecurity.io production, Andrew Spangler , the esteemed Head of Security and Compliance at Harness , invites us into the world of security through his experiences, offering a blend of light-hearted banter and profound insights. Andrew's journey in the security field, marked by both humility and vast expertise, serves as the backdrop for a discussion that delves into...

In this heartfelt episode of a YSecurity.io production, we sit down with David Gurle , a visionary serial entrepreneur whose influence spans across some of the most transformative companies in secure communication and collaboration. From his early days at Thomson Reuters , Skype , Microsoft , Perzo , and Symphony Communications , and now as the Founder and Executive Chairman of Hive , David has co...

In this episode of a YSecurity.io production, we delve into the innovative world of Aman LaChapelle , whose fresh engineering perspective is shaping the future of security, privacy, AI, big data, and scalable compute infrastructure. As a key figure at Modular , Aman is at the helm of a transformative project aimed at rebuilding AI infrastructure to make it accessible and privacy-conscious for all....