KBKAST

In this bonus episode, KB is joined by Mignona Coté, NetApp’s Global Chief Security Officer, and Matt Watts, NetApp’s Chief Technology Evangelist, on the ground at NetApp Insight 2024. Together, they dive into the critical topics shaping the future of technology and business. Coté brings her three decades of cybersecurity experience to discuss autonomous anti-ransomware systems, highlighting both...

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at the NetApp Insight 2024 Conference in the MGM Grand, Las Vegas. KB sits down with two remarkable leaders from NetApp—Kristen Verderame, Vice President of Global Government Relations, and Michelle Rudnicki, President of the U.S. Public Sector. Kristen shares her expertise on the intricate landscape of government relations and public affairs, explaining how...

In this episode, we sit down with Will Glazier, Head of the Cequence Prime Threat Research Team from Cequence Security, as he discusses the intricate landscape of API security in 2024. Will delves into the essential intertwining of API security and bot management, emphasizing why these cannot be handled independently. The conversation covers the diverse nature of API security issues, from inventor...

In this bonus episode, we’re joined by Claudionor Coelho, Chief AI Officer, and Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer & Head of Security Research at Zscaler as they share the latest in zero trust networking and AI security to protect and enable organizations. Claudionor discusses the societal implications of AI, the fears of obsolescence, and the generational changes in communication, providing...

In this episode of KBKast, we’re joined by Jagdish Mahapatra, Chief Revenue Officer of ColorTokens, as he discusses the imperative of achieving digital resilience against cyber attacks. Jag delves into the critical role of the right partners in business digital security, the importance of microsegmentation in preventing lateral movement within networks, and why businesses should focus on breach co...

In this bonus episode, we sit down with Kavitha Mariappan, Executive Vice President, Customer Experience & Transformation and Dhawal Sharma, Senior Vice President & General Manager as they share the latest in zero trust networking and AI security to protect and enable organizations. Kavitha provides insights into the rising use of AI in cybersecurity, both defensively and offensively, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Mahesh Thiagarajan, Executive Vice President at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), as he discusses the evolving landscape of cloud security and cloud adoption. Mahesh delves into the shared responsibility model of cloud security, emphasizing the critical roles played by both customers and cloud providers in maintaining secure environments. He also discusses the va...

Join KB as she sits down with Gabie Boko, Chief Marketing Officer of NetApp, who will give us an exclusive sneak peek into what you can expect from NetApp INSIGHTS 2024 . Gabie explores topics such as sustainability, cloud technology, and how AI is revolutionizing the way businesses manage data. Gabie also highlights the exciting new announcements, partner collaborations, and customer success stor...

In this episode, Shannon Sedgwick, Partner – National Cybersecurity Practice from MinterEllison, comes back on the show to talk about cyber warfare and its potential to precede physical warfare, especially targeting critical infrastructure. He also shares his insights on the intersection of geopolitics, technology, and cybersecurity, exploring the potential for AI to exacerbate global divisions an...

In this episode, we’re joined by Josh Goldfarb, Global Solutions Architect – Security at F5, as he delves into the challenges of getting buy-in for security initiatives from management and executives. Josh discusses the struggle of presenting informative metrics to decision-makers and the need to bridge the gap between security professionals and business leaders. He also talks about the importance...

In this bonus episode, we dive into the world of tech leadership and the challenges and opportunities surrounding the adoption of generative AI, ethical considerations, and data security at TechLeaders 2024. Chris Diffley from Optus, announces the launch of the Optus managed threat monitoring service powered by Devo Technology, emphasizing the use of AI and ML to automate threat monitoring and det...

In this episode, we welcome Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Cisco, to delve into the future of cybersecurity and its impact on cloud-based software. Jeetu shares his insights on the detrimental effects of monopolies in the industry and the complexities faced by Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). He emphasizes the importance of resilience, updates, and c...

In this episode, we’re joined by Wendy Thomas, CEO of Secureworks, as she talks about the pivotal importance of truth and consistency in executive and marketing communications, emphasizing the need for companies to demonstrate genuine change and sustained effort over time. She elaborates on the key elements of a sincere apology and recovery, pointing out the importance of understanding, action, an...

In this episode of KBKast, Nathan Wenzler, Chief Security Strategist at Tenable, joins us once again to discuss the critical importance of ensuring the accuracy and legitimacy of data within back-end databases to provide reliable responses from AI tools. We explore the shift towards AI reliance and the associated concerns about data integrity. Nathan emphasizes the need for purpose-built AI tools...

In this episode, Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer from Qualys, joins us to talk about the critical topic of third-party risks in business operations. Richard emphasizes the need for risk management professionals to measure and mitigate these risks, as well as understand the necessity of business resilience through risk transfer and capital reserves, particularly in the context of in...

In this episode, Sam Mackenzie, cybersecurity committee member from the Australian Computer Society, sheds light on the crucial aspects of protecting essential services from cyber threats. Offering valuable insights, Sam emphasizes the need for good practice, sharing learnings, threat intelligence, network segmentation, and clear communication of risk to address leadership challenges. Sam highligh...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Matt Preswick, Principal Solutions Engineer from Wiz, in the company’s first podcast appearance, to talk about cloud security and the intersection of AI with security in organizations. Matt emphasizes the critical need for evaluating security risks and compliance states within cloud infrastructure, addressing the potential for false positives in identifying secu...

In this episode of KBKast, we welcome back Alex Tilley, Intelligence and Research Lead, APJ from Secureworks, to explore the often overlooked topic of digital estate planning. Alex shares personal experiences and highlights the challenges of accessing digital assets after a loved one’s passing. He dives into the complexities of managing deceased loved ones’ digital accounts, the importance of nota...

In this episode, Poornima DeBolle, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Menlo Security, joins us as we tackle the evolving landscape of web browser security. Poornima sheds light on the potential risks associated with trusting links from popular email and file hosting services, urging enterprises to reevaluate their security stack and adapt to the current technological landscape. She also empha...

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at the 2024 Oracle CloudWorld Tour in Singapore where she sits down for a quickfire interview with Oracle executives Ashish Ray (Vice President, Product Management) and Sunil Wahi (Vice President, Fusion Cloud Applications) to get their insights on Oracle’s solution to solve business challenges. Ashish Ray, Vice President, Product Management Ashish Ray is Vic...

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at the 2024 Oracle CloudWorld Tour in Singapore where she sits down for a quickfire interview with Oracle executives Jae Evans (Global Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President) and Chris Chelliah (Senior Vice President, Technology and Customer Strategy) to get their insights on Oracle’s solution to solve business challenges. Chris Chelliah, Seni...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by with Luke Hargreaves, Founder & CEO of Aquainnis, as we discuss sustainability and its crucial role in modern businesses. He discusses the economic benefits of sustainability, including cost savings and improved brand awareness, as well as the introduction of legislation and shareholder accountability in reporting. We delve into the concept of greenwashing a...

In this episode, Christy Wyatt, President and CEO of Absolute Security, brings attention to the lack of maturity in the cybersecurity ecosystem compared to the regulatory environment. Her discussion delves into the disparity between the accountability on a Chief Security Officer (CSO) and a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the importance of responsible behavior, accountability, and conversations...

In this episode, we sit down with Naran McClung, Head of Azure, Macquarie Cloud Services from Macquarie Technology Group, as he shares invaluable insights into the world of Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Naran discusses the pros and cons of in house SOCs versus outsourcing, shedding light on the expectations businesses have for outsourced SOC services and the challenges of maintaining an in-h...

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Hockings, CTO Security Asia Pacific, from IBM as he discusses IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024. Chris delves into the shifting tactics of ransomware groups, the need for quick innovation in response to cyber threats, and the importance of mitigating vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. We also discuss the rising use of valid accounts by cy...