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The Illusion of Transparency: What Most Organizations Don't Know About Their Software and AI Supply Chains | A Brand Spotlight at RSAC Conference 2026 with Daniel Bardenstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Manifest Cyber
Five years after Log4Shell, most organizations are no more prepared for software supply chain incidents than they were in 2021 -- and a new wave of AI adoption is making the problem significantly harder. In this conversation from RSAC Conference 2026, Daniel Bardenstein of Manifest Cyber breaks down the illusion of tra
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
SBOMs in Application Security: From Compliance Trophy to Real Risk Reduction | AppSec Contradictions: 7 Truths We Keep Ignoring — Episode 3 | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9
SBOMs promised to be the ingredient label for software, accelerating response and boosting trust. But adoption lags: less than 1% of GitHub repos use them, only 15% of developer questions get resolved, and fewer than half of EU firms fund supply chain programs. In this episode, Sean Martin breaks down the contradiction
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.
The API That Could Transform Software Transparency | An OWASP AppSec Global 2025 Conversation with Olle E Johansson | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Olle E Johansson shares how Europe’s Cyber Resilience Act is transforming the software industry by making manufacturers responsible for the security of their products—and how automation through the Transparency Exchange API can help meet that demand. Learn how this OWASP-backed project is reshaping supply chain transpa
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
The Missing Link: How We Collect and Leverage SBOMs | An OWASP 2024 Global AppSec San Francisco Conversation with Cassie Crossley | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Join Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli as they sit down with Cassie Crossley at the OWASP Global AppSec conference in San Francisco to explore the critical role of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) in securing applications. Dive into an engaging discussion on how SBOMs can help manage software risks, even for smaller co
Building Resilient Software: Secure by Design, Transparency, and Governance Remain Key Elements | A Conversation with Chris Hughes | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
In this episode of The Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, Sean Martin engages with cybersecurity consultant and author Chris Hughes to explore the complexities of software supply chain security and vulnerability management. Together, they discuss practical strategies for achieving transparency in software components and
Smashing the Stack; All Good Things | Exploring Software Lifecycles from Secure By Design to End of Life | An RSA Conference 2024 Conversation with Allan Friedman and Bob Lord | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Dive into an engaging conversation with CISA's Allan Friedman and Bob Lord, hosted by Sean Martin, as they explore the challenging landscape of cybersecurity, focusing on software security by design, end-of-life software management, and the pivotal role of transparency in the software supply chain. Their insights offer
From Code to Cloud: Breaking Down Advanced Software Supply Chain Red Teaming Techniques | A Conversation with Paul McCarty | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Dive into the evolving landscape of software supply chain security with host Sean Martin and guest Paul McCarty, who unpack the complexities and the need for nuanced red teaming approaches in today's digital ecosystem. Explore their insights on the multi-layered aspects of application environments, the pivotal role of