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The Business of Trust: What Steel Patriot Partners Is Watching at RSAC 2026 | A Brand Spotlight with Michael Parisi
Michael Parisi, Chief Growth Officer at Steel Patriot Partners, joins Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin for a pre-event conversation ahead of RSAC Conference 2026 — exploring what real trust looks like in cybersecurity, why the show floor has become secondary to the hallway, and what business leaders are actually worried
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 in Application Security: Why False Positives Still Overwhelm Teams Despite the Hype | AppSec Contradictions: 7 Truths We Keep Ignoring — Episode 1 | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9
In this first AppSec Contradictions episode, Sean Martin reveals how AI-powered tools—meant to reduce risk—often amplify false positives, overwhelm analysts with alert fatigue, and erode trust across developers, security teams, and business leaders.
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
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
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
Stay Calm, But Be Ready: What Trust Looks Like in the Middle of a Breach | An Infosecurity Europe 2025 Conversation with Steve Wright | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
What does real crisis management look like beyond the headlines? Steve Wright brings 30 years of cybersecurity and privacy leadership to the mic, exploring how preparation, containment, communication, and culture shape today’s response to digital disruption.
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.
Building and Securing Intelligent Workflows: Why Your AI Strategy Needs Agentic AI Threat Modeling and a Zero Trust Mindset | A Conversation with Ken Huang | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Ken Huang, Co-Chair of the Cloud Security Alliance AI Working Group, explains how agentic AI is transforming enterprise workflows, redefining cybersecurity, and demanding a new approach to governance and risk. This episode breaks down what leaders across development, IT, and security need to know now to responsibly ado
Interoperability, AI, and the Future of Trust in Healthcare | A HIMSS 2025 Conversation with Robert Havasy | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
AI is transforming healthcare, but questions remain about how it will be implemented, regulated, and integrated into patient care. In this episode, Robert Havasy, Senior Director, Connected Health at HIMSS, shares insights on AI-driven EHRs, interoperability challenges, and the evolving role of policy in shaping the fu
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
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.
Balancing Integrity and Sales: The Dual Role of Field CISOs | CISO Circuit Series: Episode 5 with Black Hat USA 2024 Event Coverage | Michael Piacente and Sean Martin on the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast
In this episode of the CISO Circuit Series on the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, Sean Martin and Michael Piacente explore the evolving role of the Field CISO, highlighting their crucial responsibilities in customer engagement and sales enablement. They dissect into how integrity, technical expertise, and a strong co
It's Just Software, What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Exploring Deterministic GenAI and AI Trust Cards | An OWASP AppSec Global Lisbon 2024 Conversation with Isabel Praça, Dinis Cruz, and Rob van der Veer | On Location Coverage
Join Sean Martin as he dives into a lively discussion with AI and cybersecurity leaders about the intersection of artificial intelligence and application security at the upcoming OWASP AppSec Global conference in Lisbon. Discover how AI is reshaping cybersecurity practices and why interdisciplinary collaboration is cru
A Conversation with David Lillefloren | The Leadership Student Podcast with MK Palmore
In this insightful episode of the Leadership Student podcast, host MK Palmore has a deep-dive conversation with David Lillefloren, CEO of Sunraycer.
How the Newly-Formed AI-ISAC is Protecting Businesses from Emerging Cybersecurity Threats by Building Cross-Industry Trust and Collaborating with Other ISACs | A Conversation with Sidney Pearl | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin
In this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin and guest Sidney Pearl discuss the newly-formed AI-ISAC and the importance of information sharing in the cybersecurity community. They explore the challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence and invite listeners to join the
A Conversation with Carter Groome | The Leadership Student Podcast with MK Palmore
Carter Groome is the CEO of First Health Advisory, a digital health risk assurance firm that advises organizations on their strategy, implementation, security, and privacy.
A conversation with Jim Baxter, IDEA Centre Professional Ethics Consultancy Team Leader at the University of Leeds | Getting Technology Right Podcast With Dr. Kevin Macnish
Jim and Kevin discuss ethics consultancy, getting into consultancy from a background in philosophy, their respective podcasts, and the reasons for clients hiring ethics consultants.
The Rise of Chief Trust and Security Officers | A Conversation with Malcolm Harkins and Robb Reck | Cybersecurity Insights Podcast with Matthew Rosenquist
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Vault, Matthew Rosenquist (CISO of Eclipz) talks with Malcolm Harkins (Chief Security & Trust Officer at Epiphany Systems) and Robb Reck (Chief Trust and Security Officer at Red Canary) for an engaging discussion!
Book | The Privacy Leader Compass | A Conversation with Valerie lyons | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin
In this episode of the Redefining Cybersecurity podcast, host Sean Martin interviews Dr. Valerie Lyons, co-author of "The Privacy Leader Compass," providing practical guidance for privacy leaders navigating the dynamic landscape of privacy.
Debating the SEC Charges Against SolarWinds and Their CISO | A Conversation with Ira Winkler | Cybersecurity Insights Podcast with Matthew Rosenquist
The cybersecurity community is in an uproar over the recently announced SEC case against SolarWinds and their CISO. I talk with Ira Winkler, to debate the SEC claims of fraud and control failures
Canary in the Digital Mine: Trust, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Society in the Shadows of Technology | A Conversation with Igor Volovich | Redefining Society Podcast with Marco Ciappelli
In this compelling episode of Redefining Society, Marco Ciappelli and Igor Volovich explore the intricate relationship between societal norms, technology, and the concept of trust in the cybersecurity and compliance industry. They delve deep into issues like the role of compliance, the significance of whistleblowers, a
The relationship between AI and Humanity. What if AI is not merely a tool, but the bridge between our human experience and the digital world? | A Conversation with Chuck Rinker | Redefining Society Podcast with Marco Ciappelli
Immerse yourself in a captivating conversation with hosts Marco Ciappelli and Chuck Rinker, as they delve into the deep ties between society, technology, and the future of AI. Join us as we decipher technology's pivotal role and AI as a bridge in our lives, transforming the human experience in the digital age.
Redefining Trust in Business Relationships: How AI and Natural Language Processing are Transforming Third Party Risk Assessment | A Their Story Conversation from RSA Conference 2023 | A VISO TRUST Story with Paul Valente and Russell Sherman
Explore the innovative approach to third-party cyber risk assessments with Paul Valente and Russell Sherman, as they share their journey of creating a cutting-edge platform that revolutionizes the traditional process, using AI and NLP to save time, reduce friction, and build trust.