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Welcome to CyberBytes: The Podcast by the Aspiron Group. CyberBytes is our content and community channel that brings together conversations with founders, VCs, and other industry influencers from across the cybersecurity ecosystem. We explore their career journeys, industry insights, and the evolving world of cyber tech. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the world of cybersecurity! The Aspiron Group fuels early-stage cyber growth. We support founders across every milestone where decisions matter: talent (Aspiron Search), PR (Aspiron Influence), and capital (Aspiron Ventures).

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October 20, 202634 min

Is It Enough to Just Secure AI Agents? - Arcade

In this first episode of IAMSecure?, David sits down with Nate Barbettini from Arcade to discuss how AI agents are changing cybersecurity and why securing the next generation of AI-powered workflows is becoming increasingly important. Nate shares his journey from software engineering into cybersecurity, how his experience building AI-driven workflows shaped Arcade's approach to agent security, and why businesses need to rethink identity, permissions and governance as AI agents become more capable. We covered: • Nate's journey from software engineering into cybersecurity • Why AI agents are creating a new frontier in security • The engineering challenges of building for on-premises and air-gapped environments • Why agent identity alone isn't enough to manage permissions • The confused deputy problem and the risks of agent access • How deterministic controls can limit what AI agents are allowed to do • The role of visibility, audibility and governance in agent security • The future of multi-agent systems and industry standards like MCP • The technical foundations and AI skills engineers need for the future As AI agents become more capable and increasingly embedded in business workflows, building the right security controls will be essential to scaling their use safely. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/ David Huish - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-huish-aa54b7100/ Arcade - https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcade-ai/ Nate Barbettini - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbarbettini/

September 17, 202611 min

The Next Frontier of AppSec: AI-Powered Vulnerability Remediation - Nullify

In this episode of CyberBytes, Shan Kulkarni, Co-Founder and CEO of Nullify, discusses why the biggest challenge in cybersecurity is no longer finding vulnerabilities, it's fixing them. Shan shares how AI is changing the way security teams approach vulnerability remediation, why the industry is shifting its focus from detection to execution, and how organizations are using autonomous AI agents to close the growing patch gap. We covered: • Why AI is making vulnerability discovery easier than ever • The remediation bottleneck facing security teams • How Nullify uses AI agents to automate vulnerability patching • The impact of Mythos on AppSec and product security • Why security leaders are embracing AI-driven remediation • The future of human review and autonomous code fixes • Measuring success through backlog reduction and merge-ready rates • How security engineers can reclaim 60–70% of their time • What's next for AI-powered vulnerability management As AI continues to accelerate vulnerability discovery, the organizations that can automate remediation at scale will be the ones that stay ahead. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Nullify - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nullify-ai/ Shan Kulkarni - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shan-kulkarni-001153160/

September 16, 202613 min

Marketing in the Age of Cyber Noise - Fig Security

How do you build one of cybersecurity's fastest-growing brands in less than a year? In this episode of Show Up, Emily Rosenfield, Director of Marketing at Fig Security, shares how her team is cutting through the noise, creating a brand people actually remember, and scaling marketing in one of the most competitive markets in tech. We discuss: • How Fig Security went from stealth to industry buzz in just a few months • Why cybersecurity companies need to think more like B2C brands • Building a memorable brand without losing credibility• How AI agents are eliminating manual marketing work • The role founders play in shaping marketing strategy • Why events and experiences can outperform traditional booth marketing • The cybersecurity brands Emily looks to for inspiration Subscribe for more conversations with the marketing and communications leaders shaping cybersecurity! CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/ Nina Korfias - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-korfias-39981311/ Fig Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fig-security/ Emily Rosenfield - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-rosenfield-5b4341b7/

September 15, 202624 min

The Security Problem No One Is Solving for AI Agents - Arcjet

In this episode of CyberBytes, David Mytton, CEO & Co-Founder of Arcjet, explains why AI agents are creating a new security problem as they move beyond answering questions to taking real actions. David explores how security teams can control what AI agents access, the tools they use and the actions they take, while protecting against threats like prompt injection and data leakage. We covered: • The emerging security risks of AI agents • Autonomous actions, prompt injection and guardrails • Securing AI agents in real-world environments • The rise of AI-assisted attacks • Why cybersecurity could face major consolidation • Building ArcJet with a lean team • David's journey from founder to cybersecurity entrepreneur • What's next for ArcJet and AI runtime security As AI agents become more autonomous, securing what they can do may become just as important as securing what they can access. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Joseph Cooper - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/ Arcjet - https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcjet/ David Mytton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmytton/

September 14, 202617 min

Why Vulnerability Management Is Broken, and How AI Can Fix It - Aisle

Ondrej Vlcek, Founder & CEO of AISLE, joins CyberBytes live from Black Hat USA 2026 to discuss the future of vulnerability management in an AI-driven world. We explore how AI is transforming vulnerability detection, prioritisation and remediation, and why fixing vulnerabilities at scale requires a new approach. Ondrej also shares his journey from Avast CEO to cybersecurity founder, and why he chose to build AISLE. 🎙️ Topics covered: • Ondrej's journey from developer to CEO of Avast • The founding story behind AISLE • Why vulnerability management remains unsolved • Using AI to detect, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities • Reducing false positives and security noise • The challenge of legacy code and systems • Agentic AI and the future of vulnerability management • Private, sovereign and air-gapped AI deployments • Lessons from building and scaling a cybersecurity startup • Predictions for the next 12 months in cybersecurity If you're a founder, security leader, investor or cybersecurity practitioner looking to understand how AI is transforming vulnerability management and where the industry is heading next, this episode is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the founders, investors and operators shaping the future of cybersecurity. CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/ Ellen Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenhmiles/Ondrej Vlcek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ondrejvlcek/ Aisle - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisleinc/

September 10, 202618 min

The Improviser’s Edge: Leadership, AI & Cybersecurity - Reveal Security

In this episode, we sat down with Dave McKinley, CEO of Reveal Security, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, cybersecurity, technology and the unconventional experiences that have shaped his career. Dave’s journey is anything but typical. With a degree in music, experience performing sea shanties aboard a schooner and a career spanning technology, engineering and product leadership, he has built a unique perspective on what it takes to lead in high-pressure environments. We explore how improvisation has helped Dave navigate everything from billionaires’ homes to boardrooms, why being comfortable with uncertainty is such an important leadership skill, and the philosophy that has shaped his approach to building teams. Dave also shares his perspective on: • The evolution of Reveal Security and its approach to insider threat • Why high-fidelity data and observability matter in cybersecurity • The reality of building software in the age of AI • How AI is changing the way engineering teams are built • Why standing out in today's talent market is becoming increasingly difficult • His approach to hiring and developing exceptional people • The transition from CTO/CPO to CEO • Building a company that can move from startup mode to scale And, of course, we couldn't start the conversation without putting Dave's improvisation skills to the test, with a sea shanty. Watch the full conversation with Dave McKinley!🎙️ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Oliver Legg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/ Reveal Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/revealsecurity/ Dave McKinley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmckinley/

September 9, 202612 min

From Pitching to Partnership: The Future of PR & Media - TechStrong

Alan Shimel, Founder & CEO of TechStrong Group, joins CyberBytes to discuss how AI, search and changing audience behaviour are reshaping the cybersecurity media landscape. In this episode, Alan shares insights from more than 35 years in technology, cybersecurity and venture-backed startups, covering what makes a great media pitch, why relationships matter more than ever, and how founders and marketers can earn attention in an increasingly crowded market. 🎙️ Topics covered: • The evolution of cybersecurity media • AI's impact on content and communications • What makes a compelling media pitch • The future of earned and sponsored media • Building stronger industry relationships • How TechStrong is adapting to change If you're a cybersecurity founder, marketer, investor or industry leader, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of influence and media. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the founders, investors and operators shaping the future of cybersecurity. CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Nina Korfias - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-korfias-39981311/ TechStrong Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/techstrong-group/ Alan Shimel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanshimel/

September 8, 202617 min

The Future of Offensive Security: AI, Automation & the Race for Coverage - Faze

Omer Shirazi, CEO & Co-Founder of Faze, joins CyberBytes live from Black Hat USA 2026 to discuss the future of offensive security in an AI-driven world. In this episode, we explore why traditional security testing is evolving, how attackers are leveraging AI to move faster than ever, and why coverage is becoming one of the most important challenges facing security teams today. Omer shares his journey from fintech entrepreneur to cybersecurity founder, the story behind Faze's rebrand, and how the company is building an AI-powered offensive security platform designed to continuously test applications, infrastructure and AI agents at scale. 🎙️ Topics covered: • The evolution of offensive security • AI's impact on attackers and defenders• Why coverage matters more than ever • Agentic security testing and automation • Building and scaling a cybersecurity startup • FAZE's partnership with NVIDIA • Predictions for the next 12 months in cybersecurity If you're a founder, security leader, investor or cybersecurity practitioner looking to understand where the industry is heading next, this episode is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the founders, investors and operators shaping the future of cybersecurity. CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Joseph Cooper - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/\Faze Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/faze.security/ Omer Shirazi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/omer-shirazi-9908ba100/

September 4, 202613 min

Building an AI-Native Future for Security Compliance - RegScale

Compliance has become one of cybersecurity's biggest bottlenecks, but what if it could happen continuously instead of once a year?In this episode of CyberBytes, Travis Howerton, CEO & Founder of RegScale, shares how his experience leading technology for the US nuclear weapons program inspired him to rethink compliance, governance and risk management from the ground up.Travis explains why traditional GRC approaches are struggling to keep pace with modern security challenges, how AI is transforming compliance workflows, and why continuous controls monitoring could become the future of assurance.We covered:• From the US nuclear weapons program to founding RegScale• Why compliance is breaking at scale• The rise of compliance as code and continuous assurance• How AI is reshaping the GRC market• Why annual audits are no longer enough• Balancing AI innovation with AI risk• Building an AI-native cybersecurity company• Leadership and culture lessons from scaling RegScaleAs cybersecurity continues to accelerate, organisations need new ways to manage risk, prove compliance and build trust. Travis believes the future is continuous, automated and powered by AI.Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/Nina Korfias - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-korfias-39981311/RegScale - https://www.linkedin.com/company/regscale/Travis Howerton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/travishowerton/

September 3, 202620 min

From Humans to Agents: The New Era of Privileged Identity - Venice

AI is changing identity security, and it’s forcing organisations to rethink what “privileged” actually means. In this episode of CyberBytes, Rotem Lurie, CEO & Co-Founder of Venice, explores how the rise of AI agents, cloud environments and increasingly dynamic workflows is changing the identity landscape. Rotem shares her journey from Microsoft and the startup world to founding Venice, and why security needs to evolve from managing static credentials to securing access at machine speed. We covered: • How AI is changing the identity security landscape • Why the definition of “privileged” is expanding • How AI agents can accumulate and exploit access at machine speed • Why modern security needs to work with, rather than against, user workflows • The challenges of securing increasingly dynamic cloud environments • Why the safest path should also be the easiest path • The evolution of identity security from humans to non-human identities and AI agents • What the next generation of identity security could look like As AI agents become increasingly embedded in how organisations work, identity is becoming one of the most important security challenges of the AI era. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/ Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/ Aspiron Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-ventures/ Venice - https://www.linkedin.com/company/venice-io/ Rotem Lurie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rotem-lurie/