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Nobody Says Good Morning to a Shovel. Should You Say It to Your AI? | A Random and Unscripted Conversation with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
A TechCrunch report says Anthropic's usage policy now includes a new prohibition against prolonged verbal abuse of its AI model, and Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli ask what that means for the way people talk to the tools they use every day.
Agentic Security Changes Everything | An On Location Conversation at Infosecurity Europe 2026 with John Sotiropoulos and Rock Lambros
The window between initial access and the next attacker move has collapsed from eight hours to twenty-two seconds, and no human-paced incident response process survives that math. John Sotiropoulos and Rock Lambros close out a day of OWASP GenAI Security work at Infosecurity Europe 2026 with the launch of an Agentic Se
Tech Trailblazers: Recognition That Reaches the Whole Team | An Interview with Rose Ross | An Analog Brain In A Digital Age With Marco Ciappelli
Fifteen years ago, Rose Ross brought a client an idea for an awards program built specifically for enterprise tech startups. The client passed. She built it herself — and the Tech Trailblazers have been running ever since, independent, judged by practitioners, and open for entries until 3 September.
A Forrester Analyst on the Security Roles Coming Next — and What AI Makes Obsolete in Cybersecurity | A Conversation with Madelein van der Hout | On Location With Sean Martin And Marco Ciappelli — Infosecurity Europe 2026
Two conferences, two moods: at RSA the drumbeat was resilience; at InfoSec, it's sovereignty. Sean and I close the week with Forrester analyst Madelein van der Hout — beaming in from the Netherlands — on why Europe makes a framework out of everything, what AI deployment is doing to the boardroom, and the security jobs
Who's Managing Your Agent Workforce? (And Whose Budget Are They On?) | Lens Four by Sean Martin | Read by TAPE9
HR hires humans. Procurement buys software. AI agents are both — and the collision between those two functions creates something new on the org chart, while exposing a bigger leadership gap upstairs.
Marketing, Brand, And Culture: Are You Paying the Silicon Valley Tax? A Conversation with Nick Richtsmeier of CultureCraft | Hosted by Marco Ciappelli
Are you investing in digital marketing — or just paying the Silicon Valley tax? Nick Richtsmeier of CultureCraft joins Marco Ciappelli to talk about why most organizations are stuck, why marketing alone can't fix it, and what it actually takes to build trust in a humanist way.
They Forgot Your Brand Before They Left the Booth | An On Location Conversation at RSAC 2026 with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
The expo floor at RSAC Conference 2026 is full of noise, spectacle, and buzzwords -- but ask a CISO what stood out, and they rarely name a brand. Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli unpack why so many companies invest in attention-grabbing tactics while missing the one thing that actually builds trust: a clear, differentia
Still Stuck in Compliance: How Come Security Hasn't Earned Its Seat at the Business Table? | An On Location Conversation at RSAC 2026 with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
At RSAC Conference 2026, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli step away from the sessions and the show floor for a candid ten-minute exchange about what two breakfast conversations with CISOs revealed -- security is still treated as a compliance obligation, not a business driver, and the culture gap between the security ind
Protecting Kids Online Since 2007 and in the Age of AI: Ben Halpert on Savvy Cyber Kids at RSAC 2026
In this episode from RSA Conference 2026, Marco Ciappelli sits down with Ben Halpert, founder of the non-profit organization Savvy Cyber Kids, to discuss the critical intersection of child development and technology.
Agentic AI at RSAC 2026: Revolutionary Tech or Just Marketing Noise? | Guests: Theresa Lanowitz and Joseph Carson
Is the RSA Conference floor a visionary glimpse into the future, or just an "AI blender" where every vendor tastes the same? Join hosts Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin as they sit down with industry heavyweights Theresa Lanowitz and Joe Carson to dissect the real sentiment of RSAC 2026.
Software Supply Chains, AI Risk, and the Transparency Gap | A Brand Spotlight with Daniel Bardenstein of Manifest | RSAC 2026
As RSAC 2026 approaches, Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Manifest, joins hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to unpack the growing disconnect between how security leaders perceive their AI and software supply chain posture and what practitioners on the ground actually experience. Drawing from Manifest's new
Do You Know What's In Your Software? A Cybersecurity Story with Manifest Cyber | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Daniel Bardenstein, Co-Founder at Manifest Cyber
Manifest Cyber CEO Daniel Bardenstein is building the technology transparency layer that cybersecurity has been missing since the beginning.
Agade: The AI-Powered Wearable Robots That Protect Workers, Not Replace Them | A Brand Highlight Conversation with Lorenzo Aquilante, Co-Founder and AGADE
There's something poetic about a technology born to help people with muscular dystrophy finding its second life on factory floors and logistics warehouses. That's the story of Agade, an Italian deeptech startup that began as a research project at Politecnico di Milano and evolved into something far more ambitious: a mi
Building a Real Security Culture: Why Most AppSec Champion Programs Fall Short | AppSec Contradictions: 7 Truths We Keep Ignoring — Episode 5 | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9
Security champions were meant to bridge dev and AppSec—but most programs measure attendance, not outcomes. In this episode of AppSec Contradictions, Sean Martin explains why awareness isn’t culture, what research shows about champion success, and how to rebuild AppSec programs that actually reduce risk.
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.
From Myth to Machine: When Stories Shaped Our Journey to the Stars | A Musing On Society & Technology Newsletter with Marco Ciappelli and TAPE3 | Read by TAPE3
Before humanity launched rockets toward distant planets or placed satellites that quietly orbit our Earth, before telescopes pierced the cosmic veil to reveal distant galaxies, we looked to the night sky armed only with wonder. Beneath starlit skies, humans gathered around fires, weaving myths from scattered constellat
Cyber Wars: How Elite Teams Stay Ahead of the Game | A Conversation with Gary Hayslip | The Soulful CXO Podcast with Dr. Rebecca Wynn
In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes world of cybersecurity with Gary Hayslip, CISO of SoftBank Investment Advisors. With over 25 years of experience, Gary shares how elite security teams anticipate threats, adapt to evolving risks, and implement strategies to stay ahead. Discover key insights on leadership, r
The Art of Being Random, Ravioli In London, Having Unscripted Conversations, and Writing Magical Short Stories for Kids and the Young at Heart | Random and Unscripted with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Random. Unscripted. No agenda. Just two friends hitting record and seeing where the conversation takes them. From hats to eating ravioli in London and writing magical short stories for children—this is what happens when Marco and Sean embrace the unknown.
Cybersecurity Leadership: Balancing Risk, Growth, and Strategy | A Conversation with Todd Fitzgerald | The Soulful CXO Podcast with Dr. Rebecca Wynn
In this episode, we explore the evolving role of cybersecurity leadership with Todd Fitzgerald, author of CISO Compass and co-author of The Privacy Leader Compass. Learn how aligning security strategies with business priorities, fostering collaboration, and embracing innovation can elevate cybersecurity programs and dr
Elevate Your Leadership: Unlock Your True Potential! | A Conversation with Debra Benton | The Soulful CXO Podcast with Dr. Rebecca Wynn
In this episode, we explore the critical role of executive presence in effective leadership with Debra Benton, a globally recognized executive coach. Discover how memorability, credibility, and trust shape leadership, along with actionable insights into adapting leadership styles and fostering authenticity to inspire t
Balancing Act: Navigating Career and Academia - Meenakshi Sriraman's Journey of Part-Time Work and Pursuing a Master's Degree at UC Berkeley | Off the Record with Saman — Student Abroad Podcast
Caught between professional ambitions and academic dreams, Meenakshi reveals how she masters the delicate art of juggling part-time work with graduate studies at UC Berkeley's competitive landscape.
The Theory of Saving the World: Intervention Requests and Critical Infrastructure | An Australian Cyber Conference 2024 in Melbourne Conversation with Ravi Nayyar | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Guest: Ravi Nayyar , PhD Scholar, The University Of Sydney On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stillromancingwithlife/ At AISA AU Cyber Con | https://melbourne2024.cyberconference.com
Thrive: Proven Paths to Career Growth! | A Conversation with Jennifer Brick | The Soulful CXO Podcast with Dr. Rebecca Wynn
In this episode, Jennifer Brick, CEO and Founder of Capdeca Solutions, discusses how high employee turnover rates often reflect deeper issues within company leadership and culture. Learn how organizations can improve hiring practices, foster autonomy, trust, and respect, and create a stable, engaged workforce.