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Chris Buck and His Signature Yamaha Revstar RS02CB at NAMM 2026 | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Chris Buck, Yamaha Signature Artist

The gravity of becoming a Yamaha signature artist is still sinking in for guitarist Chris Buck, who reveals the painstaking design process behind his new Revstar RS02CB and the custom features that make it uniquely his. From custom-voiced pickups to a wraparound tailpiece and personal inlays, this is a guitar built fro

February 11, 2026 · Music Evolves

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It's Not a Technology Problem, It's an Organizational Opportunity -- Building a Culture of Cybersecurity | Human-Centered Cybersecurity Series with Co-Host Julie Haney and Guest Dr. Keri Pearlson | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin

Organizations continue to invest heavily in cybersecurity technology, yet breaches persist at alarming rates. This conversation explores why building a culture of cybersecurity rooted in values, attitudes, and beliefs may be the missing piece that transforms how organizations approach resilience and protection.

February 10, 2026 · Redefining CyberSecurity

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Taylor Guitars at NAMM 2026: Next Gen Guitars, Action Control Neck & Gold Label Collection | A Brand Highlight Conversation With Jim Kirlin from Taylor Guitars From NAAM 2026

Innovation and Tradition: Taylor Guitars at NAMM 2026 Walking into the Taylor booth at NAMM 2026 felt like stepping into a sonic candy store. Jim Kirlin's words, not mine—but he's right.

February 9, 2026 · Music Evolves

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The Rise of the Bionic Hacker and AI-Driven Vulnerability Discovery | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Laurie Mercer, Senior Director of Solutions Engineering of HackerOne

Autonomous AI agents are now competing alongside human hackers on the world's largest bug bounty platform, and the results are reshaping offensive security. Discover how the rise of the bionic hacker is changing vulnerability discovery, what $81 million in bounty payouts reveals about today's threat landscape, and the

February 4, 2026 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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Keeping Programs Alive, Supporting Musicians, and Building Community Through Action | A Conversation with Michelle Wolff, Guitar Center Foundation | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Music access can shape lives long before anyone steps on a stage. This episode explores how instruments, community support, and partnerships help keep music programs alive while supporting musicians at every stage of their journey.

February 3, 2026 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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The Human Element That AI Can Never Replace | A Conversation with Chuck Tennin, President and CEO of Big Fish Music | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage | Music Evolves with Sean Martin

Veteran music producer and publisher Chuck Tennin brings over 50 years of industry experience to a candid conversation about why AI will never replace the human heart of music creation. From the warmth of analog tape to the irreplaceable instinct of a record producer who climbs inside every song, this conversation cuts

February 3, 2026 · Music Evolves

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From Cyber Energia to Centrii: Rebranding to Lead the Future of OT Security in Critical Energy Infrastructure | A Brand Story Conversation with Rafael Narezzi, Co-Founder and CEO of Centrii

What happens when traditional cybersecurity tools fail to speak the language of energy? Rafael Narezzi reveals how Centrii translates complex OT risks into financial terms that executives can act upon, and why battery energy storage systems may be the next critical vulnerability in our increasingly digital power grid.

February 2, 2026 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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Guitars, Gear, and the Heartbeat of NAMM 2026 — When Gear Meets Culture Inside The Creators Lounge | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage — Day 2 Observations | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Day two at NAMM 2026 captures the real culture of the show, from guitars on the wall to live sound chaos and unscripted conversations. Craftsmanship, technology, and creativity collide when you are truly on location. This episode captures the texture of being on location where instruments, people, and ideas shape the c

January 27, 2026 · Music Evolves

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Music, Machines, and the Myth of Replacement — What NAMM 2026 Reveals About the Future of Music | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage — Day 1 Observations | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

NAMM 2026 opens with noise, movement, and a clear reminder that music is still driven by people, not machines. This conversation sets the tone for the week by examining how musicians are using new tools without losing the heart of creative expression.

January 26, 2026 · Music Evolves

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2026 Security Predictions: Agentic SOC, China Threats, and Quantum Readiness | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Vincent Stoffer, Field Chief Technology Officer of Corelight

As AI transforms both cyberattacks and defense strategies, security leaders face a pivotal year ahead. Discover how the agentic SOC, nation-state threats, and post-quantum cryptography readiness are reshaping the security landscape for 2026.

January 21, 2026 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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Securing the Decentralized Energy Grid | A Brand Story Conversation with Rafael Narezzi of Cyber Energia

The rapid expansion of renewable energy infrastructure creates unprecedented cybersecurity challenges that most organizations are unprepared to address. Discover how financial risk quantification transforms the way asset owners protect their wind, solar, and battery storage investments from invisible digital threats.

January 20, 2026 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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Craft, Lineage, and Making Music That Holds | A Conversation with Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist, and She Rocks Awards 2026 Honoree, Margaret Glaspy | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage | Music Evolves with Sean Martin

What happens when songwriting is treated as daily practice rather than performance output? Margaret Glaspy shares how lineage, discipline, and curiosity shape a creative life that stays grounded while navigating recognition and industry expectations.

January 16, 2026 · Music Evolves

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Bass Is the Backbone of Music | A Conversation with Bass Magazine Editor in Chief, Jon D’Auria | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage — Bass Magazine Awards | Music Evolves with Sean Martin

Bass may sit low in the mix, but its cultural impact runs deep. This episode explores how community, technology, and restraint shape the future of music through the lens of the bass world.

January 15, 2026 · Music Evolves

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From Department of No to Department of Know: The CISO Evolution | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Ivan Milenkovic, Vice President, Cyber Risk Technology of Qualys

AI is making account takeover attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to stop. Discover how one company is flipping the script by detecting victims in real time and feeding scammers fake credentials they can never use.

January 13, 2026 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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Identity, Access, and the Rise of Synthetic Identities | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Denny LeCompte, CEO and Co-Founder of Portnox

Security teams remain confident defending against traditional threats, but far less prepared for AI-driven and synthetic identities. This episode explores why access control and zero trust are becoming critical as non-human identities gain autonomy inside enterprise environments.

January 8, 2026 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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Real-Time Protection Against AI-Driven Account Takeover Fraud | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Israel Mazin, Co-Founder and CEO of Memcyco

AI is making account takeover attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to stop. Discover how one company is flipping the script by detecting victims in real time and feeding scammers fake credentials they can never use.

January 8, 2026 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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Music, Meaning, and the Business of Being Heard: Why Authentic Music Travels Further Than Trends | A Conversation with Chris SD | Music Evolves with Sean Martin

This episode explores how independent musicians can reach global audiences through film and television without compromising creative identity. The conversation examines sync licensing, authenticity, and why emotional honesty still outperforms algorithms and automation.

January 3, 2026 · Music Evolves

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It Fractured, Then Rebuilt Itself: The CISO Role Changed More in Five Years Than Ever Before, Setting the Stage for 2026 | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9

The CISO role has shifted from technical defense to business risk leadership, demanding judgment, communication, and trust as core capabilities. This conversation explores how security leaders redefine success by focusing on prioritization, human decision-making, and business alignment.

January 3, 2026 · Redefining CyberSecurity

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Five Patterns From 152 Episodes That Reshaped How I Think About Security, Technology, and Work Heading into 2026 | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9

After 152 conversations across security, technology, and creative disciplines, five recurring patterns emerge that challenge how organizations think about visibility, integration, and workflow design. This episode connects those patterns into a single view of what effective security actually requires heading into 2026.

January 1, 2026 · Redefining CyberSecurity

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Building Visibility, Community, and Momentum for Women in Music | A Conversation with Laura Whitmore, Founder of The Women’s International Music Network | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage | Music Evolves with Sean Martin

This episode explores how intentional networks and meaningful recognition create long-term opportunity for women across the music industry. The conversation connects advocacy, technology, and community to the future of creative work.

December 30, 2025 · Music Evolves

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When AI Guesses and Security Pays: Choosing the Right Model for the Right Security Decision | A Brand Story Highlight Conversation with Michael Roytman, CTO of Empirical Security

Security teams are overusing general purpose AI models for decisions they were never designed to make. This conversation explains why predictive security requires purpose built models, continuous retraining, and disciplined data science.

December 30, 2025 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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AI Adoption Without Readiness: When AI Ambition Collides With Data Reality | A TrustedTech Brand Story Conversation with Julian Hamood, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer at TrustedTech

AI does not fix messy environments, it amplifies them. This episode explores what real AI readiness looks like when data, security, and architecture are treated as prerequisites rather than afterthoughts.

December 17, 2025 · ITSPmagazine Their Story

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The Hidden Risk Inside Your Build Pipeline: When Open Source Becomes an Attack Vector | A Conversation with Paul McCarty | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin

Malicious open source packages are no longer edge cases. They are deliberate, scalable attack paths targeting developers, CI pipelines, and the software supply chain itself.

December 16, 2025 · Redefining CyberSecurity

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Music, People, and the Energy That Moves an Industry | The NAMM Show 2026 Event Coverage with John Mlynczak, President and CEO at NAMM | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

As NAMM marks 125 years of music, resilience, and the people who keep the industry moving forward, this conversation about The NAMM Show 2026 explores how artists, education, and authentic connection are shaping what comes next.

December 16, 2025 · Music Evolves