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We're Becoming Dumb and Numb: Why Black Hat 2025's AI Hype Is Killing Cybersecurity -- And Our Ability to Think | Random and Unscripted Weekly Update with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Sean and Marco expose Black Hat 2025's AI marketing problem on Random and Unscripted: every vendor claimed "agentic AI" while CISOs couldn't tell them apart. Using the Greek myth of Talos, they warn we're surrendering decision-making to imperfect systems, creating echo chambers that make us "dumb and numb" to reality.
When Artificial Intelligence Becomes the Baseline: Will We Even Know What Reality Is AInymore? | A Black Hat USA 2025 Recap | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
At Black Hat USA 2025, AI wasn’t the differentiator — it was the baseline. In this episode, I explore what happens when black-box automation takes over security decisions, the risks it creates for organizations and CISOs, and why defining and measuring “success” has never been more critical.
From Fish Tanks to AI Agents: Why the Words “We’re Secure” Means Nothing Without Proof | A Black Hat USA 2025 Conversation with Viktor Petersson | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
From AI-driven development to SBOM-driven compliance, this conversation examines how regulation, culture, and technology are pushing security beyond a checkbox exercise. It’s a candid look at guardrails, market failures, and the human exchanges at Black Hat USA 2025 that are shaping tomorrow’s security practices.
How Novel Is Novelty? Security Leaders Try To Cut Through the Cybersecurity Vendor Echo Chamber | Reflections from Black Hat USA 2025 | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
Black Hat USA 2025 brought countless vendor announcements — but how many will actually change the way security programs run? In this episode, Sean Martin explores several vendor press releases and recalls several conversations with CISOs to break down the real trends, the AI hype, and what both CISOs and vendors need t
How to Lose a CISO in 10 Words (or Less) | Straight Talk, Not Spin: Black Hat’s Hard Truths | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Our Black Hat USA 2025 coverage closes with candid conversations about what CISOs really want from vendors—clear, honest communication that connects directly to their operational needs. Sean and Marco share their reflections on the event, the pitfalls of buzzword-heavy marketing, and the importance of building trust th
Fake Identities, Real Consequences: The Data Trail Behind Your Political Donation | A Black Hat USA 2025 Conversation with Virginia Tech’s Alan Michaels and Jared Byers | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Virginia Tech researchers inject thousands of fake identities into real political campaigns to uncover how personal data is shared, used, or compromised. Their Black Hat USA 2025 session reveals disturbing truths about privacy, ethics, and digital manipulation in modern politics.
Black Hat USA 2025: AI, Investment, and the Expanding Scope of Cybersecurity | Our Traditional Pre-Event Kick-Off Conversation with Steve Wylie | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
AI dominates the conversation at Black Hat USA 2025, but the story doesn’t stop there—expanded summits, a reinvigorated startup presence, and interactive programs are set to shape the attendee experience. General Manager Steve Wylie joins ITSPmagazine to preview what makes this year’s event a standout.
ITSPmagazine Weekly Update | From AI Agents to Tape Mixes, to Guitars and Black Hat Buzzwords and much more with Marco & Sean | Random and Unscripted Weekly Update with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this weekly random and unscripted update, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin catch up on their latest stories, from AI agents replacing SOC analysts to mixtape nostalgia and vintage guitars made from NYC history. They also tease big things coming at Black Hat USA and reflect on why collaboration is core to ITSPmagazine
The Human Side of Technology with Abadesi Osunsade — From Diversity to AI and Back Again | Guest: Abadesi Osunsade | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
What happens when someone with a multicultural worldview, startup grit, and a relentless focus on inclusion sits down to talk about tech, humanity, and the future? You get a conversation like this one with Abadesi Osunsade. We touched on everything from equitable design and storytelling to generative AI and ethics. Thi
When AI Looks First: How Agentic Systems Are Reshaping Cybersecurity Operations | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity and Humanity with Sean Martin and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
In this episode, we break down how AI agents are quietly transforming cybersecurity — acting as tireless scouts that flag what matters before humans ever step in. Hear sharp perspectives on what these systems really do well, where they fall short, and how leaders are rethinking trust, speed, and human oversight in the
When We See Technology as a System of Systems, It Changes Everything — Us, Society… and Even the Robots | Random and Unscripted with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
In this Random and Unscripted episode, Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin connect the dots between AI, robotics, connected systems, and human behavior. How do machines reshape society—and how do we reshape ourselves in response? A conversation born from their latest articles.
Understanding Cybersecurity Behavior: From Social Engineering to Shadow AI | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Jason Nurse | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Dr. Jason Nurse explores the critical role of human behavior in cybersecurity, revealing how psychological patterns and cultural influences impact everything from social engineering to the misuse of AI in the workplace. This conversation challenges listeners to rethink security not just as a technical issue, but as a d
The Digital Dark Alley: Teaching Cybersecurity Like Fire Safety by Building Cyber Habits That Stick | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Jemma Davis | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
What if your cybersecurity program started with your Nan—and ended with a generational shift in digital safety? In this episode, Jemma Davis shares why cultural transformation is the missing link in cybersecurity and how we can fix it through behavior, education, and story-driven awareness.
When Automation Meets Ethics, Budget, Data, and Risk: The Real Factors Behind AI Deployment | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Andrea Isoni | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Andrea Isoni shares how AI moves from research into real-world application, navigating practical choices around data, budget, and scalability to solve business and societal problems. From automating car accident rulings to forecasting where AI misuse might emerge, this episode explores what’s truly happening behind the
Holding the Line on Quality in an AI-Driven SDLC | An OWASP AppSec Global 2025 Conversation with Sarah-Jane Madden | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Sarah-Jane Madden shares a practical and passionate take on how AI can enhance—not replace—secure software development, urging developers and business leaders alike to rethink how they balance speed, quality, and security. From architecture to code to culture, she challenges us to embrace change without leaving critica
Why Global Community-Led Innovation Is Driving Real Application Security Progress | An OWASP AppSec Global 2025 Conversation with Starr Brown | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Starr Brown, Director of Open Source Projects and Programs at OWASP, shares how the organization’s global community is powering over 130 open source initiatives aimed at eliminating insecure software. From AI-focused security projects to interactive tools and policy-shaping efforts, this conversation reveals the scale
Turning AppSec into a Workflow, Not a Roadblock – Building Security Programs That Teams Actually Want to Use | An OWASP AppSec Global 2025 Conversation with Spyros Gasteratos | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
What if your AppSec program could be both deeply technical and deeply human? In this On Location episode from OWASP Global AppSec EU 2025 Conference, Spyros Gasteratos shares how automation, open-source tools, and community collaboration can unify fragmented efforts and turn security into a strategic advantage, not a b
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.
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
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