Challenging Norms of Women in Cyber

Just in time for International Women’s Day, the latest episode of Security Visionaries finds host Emily Wearmouth sitting down with guests Emily Heath and Shamla Naidoo, as they shine a light on the importance of diversity for better business outcomes whilst discussing the roadblocks faced by women and people of color in the cybersecurity sector. Listen in as they offer insightful reasons behind this decline and underline the necessity for true intent, focus, and discipline to revolutionize outdated norms, leading to a more inclusive cybersecurity industry. This episode underscores the urgent need for a shift in attitude and acknowledgement of diversity as an essential aspect of cybersecurity organizations.

Prepare yourself for an exploration into the ever-changing world of cookies and data privacy on the latest episode of the Security Visionaries Podcast! Join host Emily Wearmouth as she sits down with experts David Fairman and Zohar Hod to discuss the past, present, and future of internet cookies. From the rise of third-party cookies and their subsequent fall, to the role Google has played in these transformations, and beyond, this discussion promises to leave no stone unturned. Our guests delve into the responsibilities of data protection officers, the evolving future of personalization via AI, and the opportunities as well as challenges emerging from these shifts. Tune in to gain invaluable insights into data privacy's evolving landscape!

On the latest episode of the Security Visionaries Podcast, host Max Havey sits down with Rich Davis, Director of Product Solutions Marketing at Netskope for a deep dive into the crucial topic of cyber hygiene. Specifically, they get into  assessing the impact of cyber awareness days and revealing the challenges businesses face in instilling year-round cyber hygiene habits. Discover how multi-factor authentication and zero trust principles can elevate your cyber hygiene. From making cybersecurity personal to converting it into a business initiative, this episode is packed with useful tips for improving cybersecurity in your organization and personal life.

In this episode, host Emily Wearmouth dives deep into the concept of personal resilience in cybersecurity with guests Shannon Jurkovic, CISO for Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, and Samm MacLeod, CSO & CRO for Culture Amp. Their discussion revolves around the role of personal resilience in strengthening corporate resilience and the effects stress can have on cybersecurity professionals. Shannon and Samm highlight the urgent need for organizations to address mental health, to identify signs of burnout, and to foster a supportive environment. Listen in as they share their own coping techniques to handle stress and build resilience personally and professionally.

Tune into our latest Security Visionaries podcast where host Max Havey engages in a riveting discussion with Ray Canzanese, the Director of Netskope Threat Labs as they reflect on the threat landscape trends of 2023. In this episode they examine the emergence of generative AI, the rampant use of Trojans in cyber attacks, the dynamic tactics of cyber extortion, and delve into the effects of geopolitical conflicts on cyber threats and the prevalent role of ransomware. 

Read the latest Cloud and Threat Report here.

Join host Emily Wearmouth for an insightful discussion with three bright young professionals in cybersecurity: Ally Frame, Jacklyne Mbuthia, and Sam Van Stokrom. In this episode, they open up about their backgrounds, motives for venturing into cybersecurity, and their unique experiences in STEM fields. As the industry craves more diversity, the trio discusses the hurdles they face as minorities and share ambitions for their long-term careers. The episode also delves into strategies to encourage a more diverse pool of talent in cybersecurity, such as amplifying awareness of related career paths, funding training initiatives, and fostering mentorship opportunities.

Learn more about Cyber Girls here and your local Women in Cybersecurity chapter here.

On this episode of the Security Visionaries podcast host Max Havey engages in a fascinating discussion with Steve Riley, former Gartner analyst and Field CTO at Netskope and Carl Smittle, Network Engineer for Charter Communications, about the history, significance, and future of virtual private networks (VPNs). Understand how VPNs revolutionized businesses, and how the advent of zero trust network access (ZTNA) shows a potential  replacement for VPNs, as Steve and Carl provide advice for organizations looking to take the next step as they retire their existing appliances.

It’s predictions season once again, and to mark the occasion, host Emily Wearmouth sits down for a conversation with Sherron Burgess, Senior VP and CISO for BCD Travel, and Shamla Naidoo, Head of Cloud Strategy and Inovation at Netskope, to talk about the hot topics they're seeing for the year to come. Sit back for a rousing conversation about the changing relationship between CISOs and boards, the evolving world of cyber skills, the impending rise of AI regulations, and continuous adaptive zero trust.

How have perceptions and appetite for risk changed over the past 5 years? In this episode of Security Visionaries we speak to the man who literally co-wrote the book on risk, Jack Freund, Chief Risk Officer at Kovrr, along with a CIO and CISO who has worked for more than one global financial institution, David Fairman CIO & CSO - APAC at Netskope, to try to better understand how cyber risk sits within broader organization risk decisions.

Interim security leaders head up huge teams, babysit massive budgets and are (for a time) responsible for some of the most well known brands in the world. In this episode we talk to Alex Clixby and Ian Golding experienced interim and fractional CIOs to find out more about the role.  What challenges are unique to an interim? What sort of skills are needed to hold such a crucial role for a short period of time. Is Interim a way to avoid burnout or is it more prone to the issues?