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Outside the Ivory Tower: Connecting Practice and Science — Why Human-Centered Cybersecurity Needs Both | OWASP AppSec Global 2025 Pre-Event Keynote Conversation with Kate Labunets | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this On Location episode, Kate Labunets explores how bridging the gap between cybersecurity research and real-world practice can lead to more effective, human-centered security solutions. In this conversation, she shares how understanding employee behavior—like shadow IT use—can inform better policies, communication
Agentic AI to the Rescue? From Billable Hours to Bots: The New Legal Workflow | A Conversation with Frida Torkelsen and Maged Helmy | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Agentic AI is changing how legal teams work—enabling faster decision-making, better use of internal knowledge, and automation of high-value tasks. This conversation explores the real opportunities and serious risks that come with putting AI agents to work in law firms and legal departments.
Celebrating 30 Years of Connection, Innovation, and Community at Infosecurity Europe in London | Our Traditional Pre-Event Kick-Off Conversation with Saima Poorghobad | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
As Infosecurity Europe celebrates its 30th anniversary, Portfolio Director Saima Poorghobad shares how the event has grown into a vital hub for innovation, policy collaboration, and community building across the cybersecurity ecosystem. From quantum computing and geopolitics to student engagement and AI-focused program
When Guardrails Aren’t Enough: How to Handle AI’s Hidden Vulnerabilities | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Pre-Event Conversation with Peter Garraghan | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
AI isn’t magic—it’s still software, and with that comes familiar risks that too often get overlooked in the hype. In this episode, Professor Peter Garraghan breaks down how traditional security thinking still applies, and why understanding the nuances of AI systems is essential to keeping them secure.
From Isolation to Collaboration: Rethinking Cyber Resilience for the Real World of Small and Medium Enterprise | Infosecurity Europe 2025 Pre-Event Conversation with Steven Furnell | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Small businesses are often left to navigate cybersecurity alone—but what if they didn’t have to? In this episode, Professor Steven Furnell shares how building local communities of support can empower SMEs to better understand, manage, and collaborate on cybersecurity without needing to be experts themselves.
Building, Breaking, Defending: Inside a Global AppSec Movement | OWASP AppSec Global 2025 Pre-Event Conversation with Avi Douglen | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
This On Location episode offers a firsthand look at what makes a tight-knit application security community so impactful, especially when the conversations go beyond tools and tactics to focus on real collaboration and growth. From AI risks to culture shifts, you’ll hear what to expect at this year’s global gathering an
Why We Can’t Completely Trust the Intern (Even If It’s AI) | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Alex Kreilein and John Sapp Jr. | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
What happens when AI writes your code—but you’re not sure you can trust it? In this episode, Sean Martin sits down with Alex Kreilein and John Sapp Jr. to unpack how zero trust thinking, threat modeling, and quality management are essential to building resilient, secure systems in an AI-driven world.
The Hidden Cost of Closing the Door on Innovation | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Phillip Miller | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Phillip Miller, CISO and founder of Qurple, shares how stepping outside the enterprise helped him reconnect with what security teams and startups really need—and why that perspective is critical for making better cybersecurity decisions. This episode explores how CISOs can better engage their teams, understand the busi
RSAC 2025 Coverage is done! It's a wrap, we are good to go, but The Musings Are Just Getting Started | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
RSAC 2025 is a wrap. The expo floor is closed, the conversations have ended, and the gear is packed — but the reflections are just beginning. Throughout the week, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli had powerful discussions around AI, identity, platform security, partnerships, the evolving legal and VC landscapes, and the
Mindset Matters: Rethinking How We Teach and Design Cybersecurity | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Jason R.C. Nurse | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Dr. Jason R.C. Nurse explores how our attitudes toward cybersecurity—shaped by personal experience, workplace culture, and even convenience—directly influence our day-to-day behaviors. This episode uncovers why making security feel approachable, not intimidating, may be the key to building a safer digital world.
Resilience Is the Destination, Innovation Is the Path | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli walk the buzzing RSAC 2025 show floor to reflect on the real conversations shaping cybersecurity today—from quantum resilience and AI integration to the steady rise of zero trust and DevSecOps. With dozens of interviews recorded and more content on the way, this episode gives a quick but
Building Trust Through AI and Software Transparency: The Real Value of SBOMs and AISBOMs | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Helen Oakley and Dmitry Raidman | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Helen Oakley and Dmitry Raidman reveal how Software and AI Bills of Materials (SBOMs and AISBOMs) are transforming supply chain transparency from a compliance checkbox into a business advantage. In this episode, they unveil a new open-source tool and explain why understanding what’s inside your AI and software stack is
Security at a Crossroads: Innovation, Risk, and the Relationship Between the CISO and the Vendor Community | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
This episode captures a candid reflection on how the cybersecurity community—particularly CISOs—are navigating risk, innovation, and decision-making in an environment saturated with noise and pressure. Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli explore why true progress may require shifting who gets to evaluate new ideas and how
From Space to AI: Expanding the Cybersecurity Conversation with Cyber Unity | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Luigi Martino and Luca Tagliaretti | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this episode recorded live at RSAC, Luigi Martino from the University of Florence and Luca Tagliaretti from the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre explore how international collaboration, regulation, and innovation intersect to shape the future of cybersecurity. Their conversation highlights the need for commu
Inside the DARPA AI Cyber Challenge: Securing Tomorrow’s Critical Infrastructure Through AI and Healthy Competition | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Andrew Carney | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Step into Northbridge at RSAC Conference 2025, where Andrew Carney and Dr. Kathleen Fisher reveal how the AI Cyber Challenge is driving real-world advances in securing critical infrastructure through the power of AI and autonomous systems. Discover how competition, collaboration, and open innovation are shaping a more
Why CISOs Should Still Say Yes to the Role—Even Now | A RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Tim Brown | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Tim Brown, CISO at SolarWinds, shares why the CISO role—despite its pressures—is more important and rewarding than ever, offering a candid look at leadership, liability, and resilience in today’s cybersecurity environment. From personal lessons learned to critical conversations on stress, insider threats, and supply ch
Vibe Coding: Creativity Meets Risk in the Age of AI-Driven Development | A Conversation with Izar Tarandach | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Vibe coding sounds fast and effortless—but what happens when AI-generated code bypasses security checks and leaves teams with invisible risk? In this episode, Sean Martin and Izar Tarandach unpack the tension between innovation and responsibility, challenging security leaders and developers to rethink how they build an
RSAC 2025 Preview: All Aboard the Innovation Express: RSAC Conference 2025 On Track for Cybersecurity’s Future with Cecilia Mariner | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
From DARPA’s Cyber City to AI-infused startups, RSAC 2025 is more than a conference—it’s a full-on cyber journey. In this On Location episode, Sean and Marco catch up with Cecilia Marinier to talk trains (yes, literal ones), innovation, and how RSAC is building bridges between generations, industries, and communities t
RSAC 2025 Preview: Unite. Innovate. Shine. Join the RSAC 2025 Community. – Our Traditional Pre-Event Kick Off Conversation with Linda Gray Martin & Britta Glade | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Join Marco and Sean in their annual pre-RSAC conversation with Linda Gray Martin and Britta Glade. Discover what's new and exciting at RSAC 2025—expanded campuses, innovative programming, and compelling guest speakers like Magic Johnson and Ron Howard. Dive into special events, immersive experiences, and the launch of
From Overload to Insight: Are We Getting Smarter, or Just Letting AI Think for Us? | A RSA Conference 2025 Conversation with Steve Wilson | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Steve Wilson joins us for our first Chats on the Road to RSA Conference, breaking down how AI is reshaping cybersecurity—not by replacing humans, but by helping them see more, understand faster, and act smarter. This episode challenges assumptions about visibility, automation, and learning, offering a sharp look at wha
Creating Moments, Not Just Mixes: Why a Great DJ Isn’t Just a Playlist | A Conversation with George Platsis — AKA DJ Zeus | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
DJ Zeus joins Music Evolves to break down the art of DJing as an emotional craft—where storytelling, timing, and crowd connection matter more than the gear you use. From mixtapes to club residencies, he shares how the right track at the right moment can transform a room and why no algorithm can replicate that human tou
From Sidewalks to Sousapaloozas: This Is Your Invitation to Play — Make Music Day Is for You | A Conversation with Aaron Friedman | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
On June 21st, anyone can step outside and make music—and Aaron Friedman, founder of the Make Music Alliance, shares how this global movement turns everyday spaces into stages and everyday people into performers. This episode is a reminder that music isn’t just for the few—it’s for all of us, and the invitation is wide
Vinyl Is Not Just Back—It Never Really Left | Making Vinyl Conference | Guest: Larry Jaffee & Kevin Da Costa | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
🎶✨ Vinyl Is Not Just Back—It Never Really Left In this On Location pre-event conversation, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Larry Jaffee—co-founder and conference director of Making Vinyl—and engineer and vinyl advocate Kevin Da Costa to talk about the past, present, and future of record pressing.
Building and Securing Intelligent Workflows: Why Your AI Strategy Needs Agentic AI Threat Modeling and a Zero Trust Mindset | A Conversation with Ken Huang | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Ken Huang, Co-Chair of the Cloud Security Alliance AI Working Group, explains how agentic AI is transforming enterprise workflows, redefining cybersecurity, and demanding a new approach to governance and risk. This episode breaks down what leaders across development, IT, and security need to know now to responsibly ado