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This is what Happens When Security Stops Chasing Threats and Starts Managing Risk | A Brand Story with Rich Seiersen from Qualys | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
Richard Seiersen, Chief Risk Technology Officer at Qualys, introduces the concept of a Risk Operations Center—a transformative shift from traditional threat-focused security operations to a model centered on managing business value and reducing risk at scale. In this episode, he explains how organizations can move beyo
From Term Sheets to Trust: What Mergers & Acquisitions Trends Reveal About Cybersecurity’s Future | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Yair Geva
Yair Geva joins us to unpack how cybersecurity, AI, and M&A are converging—and what that means for startups, investors, and global deal flow. From the rise of cyber due diligence to the shifting confidence of VCs in the age of AI, this episode offers a rare view into the business side of cyber innovation.
When Every Second Counts: Building Cyber Resilience Through A Smarter Approach to Data Protection | A Brand Story with Eric Herzog from Infinidat | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
In this episode, Infinidat CMO Eric Herzog breaks down how storage can be a frontline player in cybersecurity—automating threat response, integrating with SOC tools, and guaranteeing ultra-fast data recovery. If you’re still treating storage as passive infrastructure, this conversation will change your perspective.
From Certification to Confidence: The Future of Cybersecurity Starts with the First Job | A Brand Story with Jamie Norton from ISACA | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
Jamie Norton, Board Director at ISACA, shares how the organization is tackling the cybersecurity skills gap by focusing on career development, hands-on certifications, and community support for professionals at every stage. This episode explores how ISACA is aligning real-world workforce needs with practical solutions
The New Front Line: Runtime Protection for AI and API-Driven Attacks | A Brand Story with Rupesh Chokshi from Akamai | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
In this episode, Rupesh Chokshi of Akamai breaks down the surge in API and AI-driven threats and explains how Akamai’s new Firewall for AI helps CISOs manage risk without slowing innovation. With real-world data, sharp insights, and practical solutions, this episode is a must-listen.
From Overwhelmed to Informed: The Future of Threat Detection Isn’t Just Faster—It’s Strategic | A Brand Story with Hugh Njemanze from Anomali | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
Hugh Njemanze, Founder and CEO of Anomali, reveals how a purpose-built, cloud-native SIEM infused with agentic AI is transforming how security teams detect threats, reduce incidents, and prioritize risk. From faster investigations to board-ready insights, this conversation challenges outdated assumptions and showcases
From Overhead to Advantage: Turning Compliance into a Strategic Asset | A Brand Story with Steve Schlarman from Archer | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
Steve Schlarman, Senior Director of Product Management at Archer, shares how the new Archer Evolv ™ platform is transforming compliance and risk management from a manual, reactive burden into a streamlined, AI-enhanced business enabler. Discover how quantifying risk and automating regulatory processes empowers teams to
Security at the Edge of Change: Preparing for the Cryptographic and AI Tipping Point | A Brand Story with Marc Manzano from SandboxAQ | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
Mark Manzano, General Manager of Cybersecurity at SandboxAQ, shares how his team is tackling the urgent challenges of quantum-era cryptography and the explosion of AI agents across enterprise environments. From real-time cryptographic agility to continuous non-human identity management, this episode reveals how organiz
From Reactive to Proactive: Building Guardrails That Actually Protect | A Brand Story with Rob Allen from ThreatLocker | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, shares how organizations can move from theory to action with Zero Trust by starting with visibility and enforcing practical controls that actually work. This episode cuts through the noise to show how deny-by-default strategies can simplify defenses and make attackers’
The Glass Hot-Air Balloon | A Short Story Written By Marco Ciappelli (English Version) | Stories Sotto Le Stelle Podcast | Short Stories For Children And The Young At Heart
What a magnificent full moon! Late April. The San Fernando Valley shimmered gently.Tiny lights flickered softly,like electric fireflies in summer dreams. In a small garden,beneath an old wise lemon tree,something special was about to happen.
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
When Ransomware Strikes, Will Your Backups Hold the Line? | A Brand Story with Sterling Wilson from Object First | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
In this episode from RSAC Conference 2025, Sterling Wilson, Field CTO at Object First, explains why true immutability and zero trust principles must be built into your backup architecture—not just your network. He shares real-world insights, including how one school district was able to recover from a ransomware attack
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
What Endpoint Security Isn’t Catching: Why Network Visibility Still Matters | A Brand Story with Brian Dye from Corelight | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
In this On Location Brand Story episode, Corelight CEO Brian Dye explains why network visibility is becoming the most critical—and often overlooked—layer in modern cybersecurity defense. He breaks down how organizations can detect what endpoint tools miss, measure success more effectively, and avoid costly blind spots
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
Home Is Where the Threat Is: Protecting Executives in Their Personal Lives | A Brand Story with Chris Pierson from BlackCloak | An On Location RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story
Corporate cybersecurity doesn’t stop at the office door—Dr. Chris Pierson, CEO of BlackCloak, reveals how personal digital exposure is becoming one of the biggest threats to executives and their families. In this episode, discover why protecting high-profile individuals at home requires a new framework, new thinking, a
Rethinking Container Security from the Kernel Up | A Brand Story with Emily Long and Kaylin Trychon from Edera | A RSAC Conference 2025 Pre-Event Conversation
What if container security didn’t just detect problems—but stopped them before they ever happened? In this episode, Edera’s Emily Long and Kaylin Trychon share how they’re flipping the traditional container model by building from the hardware up to deliver true security by design.
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
From Backup Challenges to Zero Trust Data Resilience: Meet Object First at RSAC 2025 | A Brand Story with Sterling Wilson from Object First
Ahead of RSAC 2025, we chat with Sterling Wilson from Object First about immutability, resilience, and simplifying security for backups. Find out why protecting your data is no longer just a backend issue—it’s a frontline defense.
No Manuals, No Shortcuts: Inside the Offensive Security Mindset at White Knight Labs | A White Knight Labs Brand Story With Co-Founders John Stigerwalt And Greg Hatcher
Some companies follow the rules. Others write their own playbook. In our first brand story with White Knight Labs, we met two security leaders who’ve lived every angle of cyber—from army ops and red teams to startup chaos and real-world breaches. Forget the checkbox test—this is passion, precision, and purpose in the o
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