WhiteDog SoundBytes

Anthropic’s Mythos didn’t just uncover zero-days. It exposed how broken traditional vulnerability management really is. Periodic scans, static vulnerability lists, and patch queues built around CVSS scores were never designed for a world where AI can discover flaws at machine speed. Knowing what’s vulnerable is no longer enough. In this SoundByte, Shahin and Brian discuss why the industry needs to...

AI agents are becoming active participants in enterprise operations—with real access, real permissions, and real security implications. In this episode of SoundBytes, Shahin Pirooz and Brian Moody explore why organizations should adopt a Zero Trust approach for the agentic era. They discuss why AI agents should be treated as non-human identities, why least privilege alone is no longer enough, and...

The “AI SOC” is one of the hottest topics in security right now, but what does it really mean in practice? In this episode, WhiteDog founder Shahin Pirooz and channel chief Brian Moody, break down where AI is actually helping security teams work faster and smarter, where it’s still falling short, and what’s hype versus what’s truly useful in the SOC.

Most organizations approach security maturity as a linear path: add tools, close gaps, repeat. But maturity stalls when complexity overtakes outcomes. Teams hit plateaus managing 10+ siloed tools across DNS, email, identity, endpoint, and network—drowning in alerts, blind spots, and operational friction despite rising spend.  In a world where attackers only need one gap, hosts Shahin Pirooz, White...

Point‑in‑time security was designed for a world that changed slowly, but today’s environments don’t stand still. Most programs still rely on annual penetration tests, quarterly vulnerability scans, and periodic audits to “prove” they’re secure—while attackers are continuously scanning, exploiting misconfigurations, and chaining minor gaps into real attack paths. Hosts Shahin Pirooz, WhiteDog found...

In tools like Microsoft 365, users can enable AI agents in just a few clicks—agents that see what users see, act on their behalf, and operate with their identity—often without IT in the loop. Hosts Shahin Pirooz, WhiteDog founder, and Brian Moody, WhiteDog channel chief unpack how shadow AI agents are emerging in real environments, why traditional shadow IT playbooks fall short, and what “good” go...

2026 is shaping up to be the year AI agents and automation emerge as a new class of insider threat in the enterprise. AI copilots, digital workers, and autonomous agents are quietly becoming the new “employees” inside organizations—reading email, touching production systems, moving data, and making decisions at machine speed. But what happens when those agents are over-privileged, misconfigured, o...

Modern cyberattacks are no longer breaking in through obvious cracks. They’re walking in through trusted pathways. And that's a problem. Hosts Shahin Pirooz, WhiteDog founder, and Brian Moody, WhiteDog channel chief discuss how dynamic threats bypass signature tools, gateways, and static defenses. From browser extensions (like ShadyPanda) and software updates to identity systems and cloud platform...

Join Shahin Pirooz (Founder) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. When the internet was designed, it was built for openness, connection, and collaboration—not security. Its architects assumed trust, prioritized interoperability, and never imagined the hostile environment it would become. Fast forward to today: that original design has become our bigg...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. AI is rewriting the rules of cybersecurity, and MSPs are on the front lines. In this Sound Bytes session, we'll unpack how AI-powered threats like phishing, deepfakes, and evasive malware are outpacing legacy defenses—and what MSPs must do to keep up. We’ll explore how automation is becomi...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Cyberattacks are evolving faster than ever, and MSPs and ITSPs are squarely in the crosshairs. As we head into the second half of 2025, learn where attackers are innovating so you can help your clients stay secure and resilient.  Join WhiteDog as we break down five areas you need to focus...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Kirstin Burke (CMO) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Cyber threats are evolving faster than ever—and static defenses are no longer enough. As global cybercrime costs approach $10.5 trillion, IT providers, consultants, and solutions architects must rethink how they build and sustain resilience.   In this educational livestream, we’ll explore a practi...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Kirstin Burke (CMO) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Traditional XDR platforms, often tied to a single vendor, can’t keep up. No one manufacturer offers best-in-class tools across every layer, and what qualifies as “best” shifts as adversaries adapt. Meanwhile, incident response is too often treated as an afterthought or expensive add-on. That’s the...

Join Brian Moody (Channel Chief) and Kirstin Burke (CMO) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Nearly 9 in 10 companies were breached last year—even with unprecedented cybersecurity spending. The problem? Too many tools. Too much complexity. Not enough protection. This session dives into what’s broken in cybersecurity—and how forward-thinking service providers are doing it different...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast.   While executive protection is tables stakes; today’s cyber threat landscape demands a broader perspective. There is no longer an edge, every employee—not just those in leadership—is now a potential attack vector.  Bottom line: true security means protecting everyone. Threat actors aren’t...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Get a preview of WhiteDog's soon-to-be-released Open XDR—a game-changer for partners looking to deliver smarter, more flexible security solutions.

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Ransomware is a growing threat, but with the right strategy, MSPs and system integrators can turn it into an opportunity. Help clients fortify their Microsoft 365 application stack (SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange, etc.) with advanced solutions that complement—and exceed—built-in cap...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. By eliminating hairball contract management and taking the load of tool evaluations and refreshes off your plate, WhiteDog's simplified Security-as-a-Service model allows MSPs and service providers to focus on what matters most—serving clients and business growth.

Join Brian Moody (Channel Chief) and Kirstin Burke (CMO) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. In cybersecurity, knowledge is power—but staying ahead isn’t easy. As an MSP, you’re tackling complex challenges: balancing cost with effectiveness, navigating evolving threats like cloud vulnerabilities and supply chain risks, and earning client trust in an unpredictable landscape. We div...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Kirstin Burke (CMO) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. While many RMM vendors are adding security features and branding themselves all-in-one solutions, cybersecurity cannot be treated as a simple add-on. It requires a holistic strategy and specialized expertise that RMM vendors typically lack. Don’t leave gaps in your defense—learn the essential ques...

A year ago, BACS Consulting Group joined the WhiteDog partner community. Instead of continuing to try to build and maintain security tools on their own, BACS decided to leverage WhiteDog’s cybersecurity platform. So how’s it gone? Jeremy Kushner and James Berger share the value of having external security expertise and the importance of time and efficiency to their business operations.

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Kirstin Burke (CMO) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Cyberattacks are disrupting entire industries. We discuss the implications of supplier attacks and platform exploits, and share what MSPs can do to protect their customers.

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Break free from the conventional tool mindset with WhiteDog and consume a comprehensive, evergreen cybersecurity platform—backed by 24x7 security operations. Today’s threats continue to evolve, while technology advances to keep pace. It’s a continuous game of leapfrog with a revolving door...

Join Shahin Pirooz (CEO) and Brian Moody (Channel Chief) as they share insights and expertise on our podcast. Most MSPs today have already made an investment in one or more security tools. The thing is, managing a security stack is costly and time consuming. With changing tools and evolving attacks, it’s hard to stay ahead of threats. WhiteDog simplifies this landscape, delivering a seamless way t...