//podcastplus.net/feed/podcast~08b4b8b4246e24cde75f43eba8cfc6758b5e278ba992ee72a8a0e283d0129740 Stay ahead of cyberthreats with expert insights and practical security .Led by an ensemble cast of industry thought leaderss offering in-depth analysis and practical advice to fortify your organization's defenses. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:31:18 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/97b683f4-c4fd-489a-9b17-9f25fc2be3a3.mp3 "When you're encrypting the traffic and giving the keys only to the owner of the traffic, it provides a specific door for attackers to walk right in,” stated Eva Abergel, the Senior Solution Expert at Radware. In this episode of  The Security Strategist Podcast , Richard Stiennon, the Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, an author and a trusted cybersecurity advisor, speaks with Abergel about how Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) encryption is creating new challenges for cybersecurity professionals.  They also talked about how  DDoS attacks  have changed to take advantage of new weaknesses that are hidden in plain sight within encrypted traffic. They discussed what organisations need to do to improve their defences. HTTPS Encryption Creating Challenges for Defenders Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) encryption is known to have made the internet safer, especially from DDoS attacks. However, it has also created new opportunities for attack... Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:58:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/97b683f4-c4fd-489a-9b17-9f25fc2be3a3.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d721a66c-ff37-4ce7-aa59-efc878312a89.mp3 “For a long time, we focused on defending the perimeter and thought that was enough to keep businesses safe,” stated Ram Varadarajan, CEO and Co-founder of  Acalvio . “It’s like putting locks on doors. The problem is that more people are finding ways to cross those boundaries and enter your business at an alarming rate.” In the recent episode of  The Security Strategist podcast , Chris Steffen, the Vice President of Security Research at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), sits down with Varadarajan to talk about how deception is changing threat detection in compromised enterprise environments.  The CEO of  Acalvio , alluding to the main issue in modern cybersecurity, explains that the old security model, which aims to create an impenetrable perimeter, is no longer enough. Attackers, equipped with more advanced tools, are discovering new methods to bypass these defences. The old "fortress mentality" is outdated. Assume Compromise! Both Varad... Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:07:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d721a66c-ff37-4ce7-aa59-efc878312a89.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/435b8886-f846-47e5-b259-187e5790f8c0.mp3 Passwords remain one of the weakest links in enterprise security. Despite advances in multi-factor authentication (MFA), recent data breaches show that attackers continue to bypass traditional protections. In this episode of  The Security Strategist , host  Trisha Pillay  speaks with  Nic Sarginson , senior solutions engineer at Yubico. Together, they explore the vulnerabilities of passwords and conventional MFA, and why  phishing-resistant authentication  is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative for chief information security officers (CISOs). "Passwords alone just don’t cut it,"  says Sarginson. Hackers can launch sophisticated attacks in minutes, and traditional MFA often isn’t enough to stop them. Organisations should turn to device-bound passkeys and physical security keys not just as tools, but as a way to rethink enterprise security, stay ahead of compliance pressures, and embrace a passwordless future. "A... Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:46:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/435b8886-f846-47e5-b259-187e5790f8c0.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cd7e3f6e-b3c2-4ec3-8581-7f52af8204cd.mp3 "With every technological wave, technology weaponises very quickly. You can create targeted attacks at an unprecedented scale, a human-centric attack at a scale that's never been before humanly possible,” states Sage Wohns, CEO and Founder of Jericho Security.  In this episode of The Security Strategist podcast, host Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, speaks with Wohns about modern-day  cybersecurity threats driven by AI . They discuss the need for a strong security culture, innovative training methods, and the importance of adapting to new attack vectors.  The founder of  Jericho Security , an AI-powered human risk management platform, talks about the shift from traditional rule-based defences to probabilistic approaches. Additionally, Wohns spotlighted the necessity of using AI to counter AI in the fight against  cyber threats .  Generative AI: A Cause for Concern in Cyber Security The speakers agree that every orga... Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:17:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cd7e3f6e-b3c2-4ec3-8581-7f52af8204cd.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc3741c5-63d2-4c25-81ae-918189043dd0.mp3 When cybercriminals breach an organization, they're not just after one piece of data - they're hunting for the keys that unlock everything. "Think of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) like a master vault in a bank for an entire organization's digital security," said David Close, Chief Solutions Architect at Futurex. More than just an analogy, this is the reality of how modern enterprises are secured. Cybersecurity is full of complexities despite various advancements. Some aspects of it run constantly behind the scenes and occasionally go unnoticed until a breach strikes. Among these essential elements, Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) play a key role in maintaining digital trust.  In a recent episode of  The Security Strategist podcast , Richard Stiennon explores with Close why HSMs have become the invisible guardians protecting our digital lives. What is a Hardware Security Module (HSM)? At its core, a  Hardware Security Module (HSM)  is specialized, tampe... Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:35:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc3741c5-63d2-4c25-81ae-918189043dd0.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ac6ddf1f-7a34-41a3-8610-c4d336d22d99.mp3 "In this technology-centric world, where we see new advantages, new paths, new adventures, at the end of the day, the other side of the screen is always a human being,”  Bartosz Skwarczek , Founder & President at G2A Capital Group, reflectively said.  The quote sets the tone of the recent episode of  The Security Strategist podcast . In this episode,  Shubhangi Dua , Podcast Host and Producer, sits down with Skwarczek, an award-winning CEO  recognised by  Forbes . They talk about the evolution of online marketplaces, the importance of security, and the role of people in business.  They discuss the challenges of operating a global marketplace, the significance of diversity in teams, and the future of payment security technologies.  Bartosz emphasises the importance of a proactive approach to cybersecurity and the use of AI in business operations. He also highlights the essential role of human values and comm... Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:07:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ac6ddf1f-7a34-41a3-8610-c4d336d22d99.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d0d20cdf-37f3-4033-b8af-940e83b0d7e7.mp3 Artificial intelligence (AI) is on everyone’s mind, and its impact doesn't escape the cybersecurity industry. The industry experts acknowledge not just the benefits but also the cybersecurity threats of AI integrations. As  Pascal Geenens, Director of Threat Intelligence at Radware , puts it, "It's AI, so everything is changing weekly. What I talked about two weeks ago has already changed again."  The constant change means that malicious actors are not just adopting AI, they're leveraging it to create new threats at a striking pace.  In this episode of  The Security Strategist Podcast ,  Richard Stiennon ,  an industry Analyst, Author  and Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, speaks with Geenens. They discuss how cybersecurity threats are enhanced by AI. This includes how attackers are using AI tools, the implications of new technologies like agentic AI, and the challenges posed by AI advancements.  The conversation... Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:24:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d0d20cdf-37f3-4033-b8af-940e83b0d7e7.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9736f4a7-0b40-42a6-81f1-2d50768e03d6.mp3 "The thing to challenge is the fact that fraud prevention is a vertical by itself," says Guido Ronchetti, CTO at XTN Cognitive Security. He stresses that recent fraudulent trends exhibit "no real separation between fraud, cybersecurity, and AML.” In this episode of  The Security Strategist podcast , Jonathan Care discusses fraud prevention with Ronchetti and Paolo Carmassi, Head of Sales at XTN. They explore the connection between fraud, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the need for a holistic approach to tackle modern fraud challenges.  The conversation further spotlights how to take advantage of local identity and  data privacy  as competitive advantages, particularly in Europe. The speakers discuss emerging threats such as shell game malware.  The relation between fraud, cybersecurity, and AI is apparent in scenarios like authorised push payment fraud. It often involves an initial  data breach , followed by so... Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:30:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9736f4a7-0b40-42a6-81f1-2d50768e03d6.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f26b270d-c0ca-4038-849d-2650669a38ce.mp3 "What we're seeing now is a lot of the vendors that were traditionally one of the identity pillars are kind of expanding into other pillars,” says Kevin Converse, Vice President, Identity and Access Management, GuidePoint Security.  In this episode of  The Security Strategist podcast , Richard Stiennon speaks with Converse, VP at GuidePoint Security. They discuss identity management, focusing on identity convergence, the impact of  agentic AI , and the complexities of non-human identities.  The conversation also taps into ethical dilemmas surrounding AI decision-making and future predictions for digital identity in a rapidly changing technological environment. AI’s Impact on Identity and Access Management (IAM)  Identity and Access Management (IAM)  takes centre stage in this episode. The speakers spotlight two major relevant trends – identity convergence and the influence of agentic AI on digital identity. Converse explains that tr... Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:04:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f26b270d-c0ca-4038-849d-2650669a38ce.mp3 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/adab13c9-0261-4885-bdaf-2e3b0bf46b85.mp3 In this episode of  The Security Strategist  podcast, host Richard Stiennon, industry analyst and author, speaks to Craig Roberts, Principal Software Engineer at Rapid7, about digital exposure and the increasing challenges of Attack Surface Management (ASM). The conversation peels back the layers of hidden vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that plague today’s digital world. The speakers offer expert advice into how businesses can better understand, prioritise, and manage their expanding  attack surfaces . "It's all about the kind of different steps an attacker takes. The attack surface simply means when an attacker can exploit to get to my goal and align to my mission," says Craig Roberts, Principal Software Engineer at  Rapid7 . Attack Surface Goes Beyond External Scans Also the Co-founder of Noetic (acquired by Rapid7), Roberts’ journey into attack surface management began from a practical observation. He found that many cybersecurity incidents cam... Thu, 29 May 2025 09:39:00 +0000 https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/adab13c9-0261-4885-bdaf-2e3b0bf46b85.mp3