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Proof Is the Currency on the Black Hat Floor | A Recap at Black Hat USA 2026 with Lisa Liu, Corporate Marketing and Communications Manager at Stellar Cyber | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli
A few months after RSAC Conference, the questions on the show floor have changed, and the ask is data. Lisa Liu describes an audience that has tested what it heard, come back with sharper vocabulary, and put the burden of proof on vendors.
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
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.
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.
Black Hat Europe 2025 Wrap-Up: Suzy Pallett on Global Expansion, AI Threats, and Defending Together | On Location Coverage With Sean Martin & Marco Ciappelli
Marco Ciappelli speaks with Suzy Pallett, newly appointed President of Black Hat, about Black Hat Europe 2025 in London. They discuss record-breaking attendance (25%+ growth), keynotes on ransomware and compliance vulnerabilities, the strength of cybersecurity community collaboration, and how Black Hat adapts its progr
AI, Quantum, and the Changing Role of Cybersecurity | ISC2 Security Congress 2025 Coverage with Jon France, Chief Information Security Officer at ISC2 | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
This episode explores the themes, technologies, and community conversations shaping ISC2 Security Congress, with Jon France offering a forward-looking view of what matters most in cybersecurity today. Listeners gain a clear sense of why the event draws practitioners, leaders, and newcomers who want to strengthen their
How to Market to Cybersecurity's Most Elusive Buyers: AI, Emotion, and the Human Touch - Interview with Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez | Cyber Marketing Con 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Cybersecurity marketing demands a different playbook. Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez, founders of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society, explain why emotional intelligence trumps technical specs when reaching stressed, elusive security buyers—and how CyberMarketingCon 2025 equips marketers with AI tools and timeless
First CISO Charged by SEC: Tim Brown on Trust, Context, and Leading Through Crisis - Interview with Tim Brown | AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Tim Brown's job changed overnight. December 11th, he was the CISO at SolarWinds managing security operations. December 12th, he was leading the response to one of the most scrutinized cybersecurity incidents in history.
Everyone Is Protecting My Password, But Who Is Protecting My Toilet Paper? - Interview with Amberley Brady | AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Empty shelves trigger something primal in us now. We've lived through the panic, the uncertainty, the realization that our food supply isn't as secure as we thought. Amberley Brady hasn't forgotten that feeling, and she's turned it into action.
Beyond Blame: Navigating the Digital World with Our Kids - Interview with Jacqueline (JJ) Jayne | AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
There's something fundamentally broken in how we approach online safety for young people. We're quick to point fingers—at tech companies, at schools, at kids themselves—but Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) wants to change that conversation entirely.
The Once and Future Rules of Cybersecurity | A Black Hat SecTor 2025 Conversation with HD Moore | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Security pioneer HD Moore joins ITSPmagazine at SecTor 2025 to break down which cybersecurity “rules” still matter—and which are dangerously outdated. From password policies to AI vulnerabilities and the hidden risks in our own firewalls, this keynote conversation challenges us to rethink what we take for granted.
Why Identity Must Come First in the Age of AI Agents | A Black Hat SecTor 2025 Conversation with Cristin Flynn Goodwin | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
AI agents are accelerating automation—but without trustworthy identity systems in place, they also multiply risk. In this episode, Cristin Flynn Goodwin breaks down the legal, technical, and human stakes of AI-driven ecosystems and why identity must come first.
AI Confusion, Privacy Pressures, and the Search for Real Value in Cybersecurity | A Black Hat USA 2025 Conversation with Evgeniy Kharam | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
At Black Hat USA 2025, AI dominated the conversation—but for many security leaders, the flood of vendor claims creates more confusion than clarity. In this episode, Evgeniy Kharam shares his perspective on where AI adds value, where it falls short, and how privacy, surveillance, and ethics must shape the future of adop
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 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.
From Hacker Defense to Civil Liberties: Threat Modeling Meets Constitutional Law | A Black Hat USA 2025 Keynote Conversation with Jennifer Granick | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Jennifer Granick brings constitutional law and threat modeling into the same room at Black Hat 2025, arguing that the real threat isn’t just cybercriminals—it’s unchecked government surveillance. Her keynote offers a call to action for technologists to help restore privacy through design and engineering.
Black Hat 2025: More Buzzwords, Same Breaches? | What’s Heating Up Before Black Hat 2025: Top Trends Set to Shake Up this Year’s Hacker Conference | An ITSPmagazine Webinar: On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Before the buzz hits the Black Hat USA 2025 show floor, this thought leadership roundtable breaks down the real issues—and distractions—set to dominate the conversation. From AI agent hype to old bugs in new systems, these panelists cut through the noise with sharp, unfiltered takes.
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.
Catching Up With Ken Munro After Infosecurity Europe 2025 — Hacking the Planet, One Car, One Plane, and One System at a Time | On Location Podcast With Sean Martin & Marco Ciappelli
After a whirlwind week at Infosecurity Europe 2025, I had the chance to reconnect with Ken Munro from Pen Test Partners — a longtime friend, hacker, and educator who brings cybersecurity to life in the most tangible ways. From car hacking escape rooms to flight simulators in pubs, we talked about why touching tech matt
“These Aren’t Soft Skills — They’re Human Skills” A Post–Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Rob Black and Anthony D'Alton
From storytelling to structured exercises, team communication to burnout prevention, this episode explores how communication, collaboration, and trust aren’t just “nice to have” in cybersecurity — they’re critical, measurable capabilities.
Inside the Mind of the UK’s Top Cyber Intelligence Officer: A Ransomware 3.0 Reality Check | An Infosecurity EU 2025 Conversation with William Lyne, Deputy Director and Head of Cyber Intelligence at the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA)
William Lyne of the UK’s National Crime Agency joins us live at Infosecurity Europe to talk ransomware, AI threats, and the future of cybercrime disruption.
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
From Code to Culture: Why Technical Tools Alone Won’t Save Cybersecurity | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Rob Black | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Cybersecurity leader Rob Black challenges the industry’s tech-first mindset by spotlighting the critical role of human behavior, soft skills, and psychological strategy in modern defense. From deception tactics to geopolitical intent, this episode reimagines cyber as a human-driven battleground where creativity may be