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Who Gets to Tell Your Story? Maggie Alphonsi on Strength, Resilience & Owning the Narrative | An Analog Brain In A Digital Age With Marco Ciappelli — On Location at Infosecurity Europe 2026
A rugby World Cup winner walks into a room full of people who defend networks for a living. Maggie Alphonsi joins me to talk about breaking barriers, leading with your strengths, and what changed the day athletes stopped waiting for the back page and started telling their own stories.
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.
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
The Hidden Cost of Too Many Cybersecurity Tools (Most CISOs Get This Wrong) | A Conversation with Pieter VanIperen | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Pieter VanIperen, Chief Information Security and Technology Officer at AlphaSense, shares what it really means to simplify security by focusing on context, value, and relevance—not volume or complexity. This conversation challenges the assumptions vendors make and offers real-world principles that security leaders can
AI Dependency Crisis + EV Infrastructure Failures: Tech Reality Check 2025 | Random and Unscripted Weekly Update with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Welcome back to Random and Unscripted, where Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli deliver unvarnished reality checks on technology's actual impact on business and society. This week: How AI dependency is creating a critical thinking crisis in cybersecurity teams, why electric vehicle infrastructure promises are hitting hars
From Gatekeeper to Growth Partner: How Modern CISOs Build Trust, Drive Innovation, and Shape AI-Enabled Business Security | A Conversation with Legendary CISO, Andy Ellis | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
What if cybersecurity wasn’t just about protection but about enabling the business to thrive? In this episode, Andy Ellis shares how reframing security as an operational and leadership function—not just a risk control—can unlock real innovation, trust, and long-term value.
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.
From Excel to Excellence: Transforming Cybersecurity Workforce Management | A Brand Story with Deidre Diamond, Founder and CEO of CyberSN, and Carraig Stanwyck, CEO and Former Fortune 200 CISO | A Black Hat USA 2025 Conference On Location Brand Story
The corridors of Black Hat 2025 in Las Vegas buzzed with conversations about AI and emerging threats, but one of the most compelling discussions centered on something decidedly human: how we actually manage our cybersecurity teams. Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder and CMO of ITSPmagazine, connected with longtime industry co
Hiring for the Present Is Hurting the Future of Cybersecurity: Why “Entry-Level” Rarely Means Entry | A Conversation with John Salomon | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Is the cybersecurity talent gap a myth—or just a result of outdated hiring practices? In this episode, we explore why mentorship, business alignment, and bold leadership are essential to building a resilient pipeline.
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
Beyond the Hoodie: Redefining Who Belongs in Cybersecurity with Community as the Missing Link in Cyber Resilience | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Amanda Finch | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Amanda Finch, Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Institute of Information Security, shares how formalizing the cybersecurity profession and strengthening community support can address long-standing gaps in diversity, skills development, and small business protection. Her perspective blends career-spanning insight
Collaboration Isn’t Fluffy: It’s Fundamental to Cybersecurity—Rethinking the Role of Humans in Cyber Defense | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Purvi Kay and Rob Black | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Cybersecurity leaders Purvi Kay and Rob Black explore why technical controls alone aren’t enough—and how communication, empathy, and collaboration across diverse teams are critical to mission success. From defense projects to boardroom decisions, they show how human connection drives security forward.
Why We Can’t Completely Trust the Intern (Even If It’s AI) | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Alex Kreilein and John Sapp Jr. | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
What happens when AI writes your code—but you’re not sure you can trust it? In this episode, Sean Martin sits down with Alex Kreilein and John Sapp Jr. to unpack how zero trust thinking, threat modeling, and quality management are essential to building resilient, secure systems in an AI-driven world.
The Hidden Cost of Closing the Door on Innovation | An RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Phillip Miller | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Phillip Miller, CISO and founder of Qurple, shares how stepping outside the enterprise helped him reconnect with what security teams and startups really need—and why that perspective is critical for making better cybersecurity decisions. This episode explores how CISOs can better engage their teams, understand the busi
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
Redefining Work in a Hybrid Society – Technology, Leadership, and the Future of Employment | Guest: Sara Daw | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
Let’s talk about work. Not just jobs, but the way we structure work itself. Because let’s be honest—technology has completely changed how we collaborate, build careers, and define success. So why are we still clinging to outdated employment models?
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
Mentorship & Collaboration: The Alignment That Changes The World | A Conversation with Evelina Van Mensel and Martin Nedev | What If Instead? Podcast with Alejandro Juárez Crawford and Miriam Plavin-Masterman
A new What if Instead? conversation with professor Evelina Van Mensel joined by, former student of hers and CEO of Enthela, Martin Nedev on how to reach a world-changing alignment.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Zero Trust | A Conversation with Adam Fuller at Zero Trust World 2025 | A Zero Trust World 2025 On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Zero Trust World 2025: Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Zero Trust Zero Trust World 2025 has come to a close, leaving behind a series of thought-provoking discussions on what it truly means to build a culture of security. Hosted by ThreatLocker, the event brought together security professionals, IT leaders, and dec
Building a Community and a Culture of Security Education and Operations | A Zero Trust World Pre-Event Kick-Off | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Zero Trust World 2025 kicks off with a deep dive into what Zero Trust really means—beyond the buzzword—focusing on security operations, AI’s growing role, and the necessity of a continuous verification mindset. Hosts Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli bring you inside the event, capturing insights from industry leaders, h
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
Establishing a New Standard for Cybersecurity Professionals Worldwide: Addressing Trust, Standards, and Risk for the CISO Role | CISO Circuit Series with Heather Hinton | Michael Piacente and Sean Martin | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast
Join hosts Sean Martin and Michael Piacente as they sit down with cybersecurity leader Heather Hinton to discover how a pioneering organization is transforming the role of CISOs by introducing professional standards, accreditation, and advocacy to elevate cybersecurity as a recognized discipline. This episode explores
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