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In this episode, we sit down with Prashant Vadlamudi, Senior Vice President of Product Security at Salesforce, as he explores how organisations can build secure foundations for agentic AI. Prashant offers a holistic view of agentic AI, highlighting its shift from simple generative models to autonomous agents capable of reasoning, sequencing complex tasks, and performing actions—while emphasising t...

In this episode, we sit down with Emilio Escobar, Chief Information Security Officer at Datadog, as he explores the evolving definition of the modern CISO and what it means to lead security programs in today’s technology-driven organisations. Emilio delves into the transition of CISOs from traditional audit and IT backgrounds to deeply technical and business-savvy leaders, emphasising the importan...

In this episode, we sit down with Christian Morin, Chief Security Officer and Vice President of Product Engineering at Genetec, as he shares his insights on the critical importance of moving beyond a “checkbox” approach to incident response, emphasising the value of regular tabletop exercises and fostering genuine security muscle memory within teams. He highlights the convergence between physical...

In this episode, we sit down with Marco Pereira, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Cybersecurity at Capgemini, as he explores the looming risk posed by quantum computing to current encryption standards. Marco breaks down what could happen the day encryption breaks—referred to as “Q Day”—and highlights why the urgency to prepare for quantum threats is so critical, especially given the unc...

In this episode, we sit down with John Hultquist, Chief Analyst at Mandiant Intelligence, now part of Google Cloud, as he shares his insights on Australia’s evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. John explores the increasing complexity and velocity of threats, spotlighting both nation-state actors—particularly from China—and financially motivated cybercriminal groups like Scattered Spider. He ad...

In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Norton, Board Director at ISACA, and Rob Clyde, Crypto Quantique and past ISACA Board Chair, as they discuss the impact of quantum computing on cybersecurity and how professionals can prepare for imminent change. Jamie shares insights from a recent ISACA global survey revealing that 95% of organizations lack a quantum computing roadmap, highlighting both a g...

In this episode, we sit down with David Wiseman, Vice President, Secure Communications at BlackBerry, as he explores the growing challenges of authenticating identity in digital communication channels. David discusses recent high-profile incidents—including compromised government messaging apps and political deep fakes—that highlight vulnerabilities in platforms like Signal and WhatsApp. He highli...

In this episode, we sit down with James Blake, Vice President, Global Cyber Resiliency Strategy at Cohesity, as he shares his insights on assessing and building organizational cyber resilience. James emphasizes the importance of pragmatism and preparedness, urging companies to address their weakest resiliency links rather than over-focusing on a single area or relying entirely on technology for pr...

In this episode, we sit down with Federico Torreti, Senior Director of Product for AI & ML at Oracle, as he discusses the company’s latest partnership with xAI to bring the Grok 3 model to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Federico explores the importance of offering curated model choice to enterprises, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to AI solutions. He highlights the...

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Healy, Founder of Empowered Cyber, as she shares her insights on how to successfully engage and sell to CISOs. Kate highlights the challenges salespeople face in a market where traditional tactics, such as cold calls, unsolicited emails, and LinkedIn pitches, often fall flat and can damage long-term relationships. She emphasizes the importance of building gen...

In this episode, we sit down with Jadee Hanson, Chief Information Security Officer at Vanta, as she explores whether compliance is simply a minimum standard or a strategic enabler in cybersecurity governance. Jadee shares insights on how compliance, when approached with transparency and accountability, can build customer trust and drive business success. She discusses the shift from outdated, manu...

In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Guss, Director of Crisis Response at Sempris, as she sheds light on why a crisis plan alone won’t always save organizations in moments of disruption. Courtney unpacks surprising research showing that despite 97% of organizations regularly planning and training for crises, 76% still suffer significant impacts during incidents. She discusses how misaligned...

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In this episode, we sit down with Graeme Neilson, Founder and Chief Research Officer at Siege, as he unpacks why the security industry often ignores the halting problem—a foundational concept in computer science that explains why software will always contain bugs and vulnerabilities. Graeme challenges the efficacy of awareness training programs, arguing that fundamental flaws in protocols like ema...

In this episode, we sit down with Kavitha Mariappan, Chief Transformation Officer at Rubrik, as she unpacks data protection and the critical importance of cyber resilience. Kavitha challenges the industry’s tendency to hyper-focus on prevention and detection, advocating instead for a holistic approach that integrates resilience and recovery as boardroom imperatives. She shares insights from Rubrik...

In this bonus episode, KB sits down with Sunny Rao, SVP, Asia Pacific at JFrog, Craig Wilson, Principal Cloud Platform Engineer at Iress, and Tal Zarfati, Architect Lead at JFrog Security. Together they discuss how to strengthen software supply chain security, modernising infrastructure through cloud migration to overcome legacy constraints, and the CISA-MITRE CVE funding scare. Sunny Rao, SVP, As...

In this episode, we sit down with Paul O’Rourke, Chief Risk Officer at TabCorp, as he explores the evolving function of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and what it means for organizations today. Paul highlights the growing necessity for CROs to possess deep technology and cyber risk skills, emphasizing that these competencies are rapidly becoming non-negotiable in tech-reliant industries. He reflects...

In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Herrin, Field CISO and Customer Advocate at F5, as he unpacks the evolving threat landscape around APIs and AI in today’s organizations. Chuck explores how APIs have transformed from simple plumbing into the primary attack surface, often outpacing defenders due to historic silos between security and development teams. He highlights the acceleration of vulner...

In this episode, we sit down with Norbert Kiss, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, from Delinea, as he unpacks the critical role of securing machine identities within a modern cybersecurity strategy. Norbert explores the immense growth of non-human identities—such as bots, AI agents, and APIs—that now vastly outnumber human identities, and the major risks this brings for organizations. He unders...

Martin Creighan (“Martin”) is Vice President, Asia Pacific at Commvault. He is responsible for organisational leadership, change management, business development and human resources for Commvault’s dynamic team in APAC.    Martin is a highly experienced professional with a stellar record of achievement in senior leadership roles across the Australian technology sector. Having begun his professiona...

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Watts, Global Data Expert, as he explores the journey from storage to intelligent data infrastructure. Matt walks us through the four major technology waves that have shaped the industry: modular technologies, virtualization, cloud computing, and the dawn of intelligent data infrastructure driven by AI. He shares insights from his book, reflecting on how each...

In this episode, we sit down with Imran Husain, Chief Information Security Officer at MillerKnoll, as he discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats in the manufacturing sector. Imran explores the challenges that arise as manufacturing increasingly integrates with online technologies and IoT, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities posed by legacy systems and operational technology (...

In this episode, we sit down with Rose Alvarado, Regional Sales Manager, and Jenna Eagle, Solutions Engineer Lead, from Cribl as they unpack the evolving role of the security data pipeline and the future of the SOC. Rose and Jenna discuss the increasing demand for flexibility and control over data management, highlighting how organizations are moving away from vendor lock-in to gain better cost ef...

In this episode, we sit down with Agnidipta Sarkar, Chief Evangelist at ColorTokens, as he explores why organizations should have invested in cyber defense yesterday. Agnidipta highlights the increasing pace and impact of cyberattacks despite rising cybersecurity spending, emphasizing that the real challenge is a matter of mindset rather than budget. He discusses the evolving role of boards and le...

In this episode, we sit down with Ivano Bongiovanni, General Manager at AUSCERT, as he unpacks the evolving landscape of the cybersecurity profession. Ivano discusses the shift towards developing complementary skills beyond technical expertise, emphasizing the value of communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership alongside core technical abilities. He explores the concept of T-sha...