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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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August 21, 202613 min

How Cybersecurity Brands Can Break Through The Noise - AllOutScale

Content is easy. Distribution is hard.In this episode of CyberBytes, we sit down with Bryan Solari, Co-Founder & CEO of AllOutScale, to explore how cybersecurity brands can cut through the noise and build trust with the audiences that matter. Bryan shares his journey from cybersecurity practitioner to creator partnerships expert, why authenticity is the currency of modern marketing, and how brands can work effectively with creators to drive real impact. In this episode: • Why trust matters more than reach • The biggest mistake brands make when working with creators • How AI is making content creation easier, but distribution harder • Why the best creator partnerships start with audience fit • The power of turning unique research into a distribution engine If you're a cybersecurity founder, marketer, or GTM leader looking to amplify your message, this conversation is packed with practical insights. Watch now and subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping cybersecurity! 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/ Nina Korfias - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-korfias-39981311/ AllOutScale - https://www.linkedin.com/company/alloutscale/ Bryan Solari - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryansolari/

August 20, 202643 min

Building a Cybersecurity Startup VCs Want to Back - Decibel & Aviso Ventures

We’re joined by Andrew Peterson, CEO and Founder of Aviso Ventures, and Dan Nguyen-Huu, Partner at Decibel VC, for a conversation on cybersecurity investing, AI security, founders and the future of the cybersecurity market. Andrew and Dan share their journeys into venture, how they first met through Signal Sciences, and why they continue to co-invest. We explore how investors cut through the noise in areas like AI agent security, what makes a startup stand out, and why founder insight, team-market fit and market timing can matter just as much as the product itself. We also discuss what makes a founder a “hell yes” investment, how investors assess talent, why founders should think carefully about who they bring onto their cap table, and what investors can offer beyond capital. From raising at the right valuation and recruiting exceptional talent to showing up for customers and spotting the next major cybersecurity opportunity, this is a conversation packed with insights for founders, investors and anyone building in cybersecurity. In this episode: • Cutting through the noise in AI agent security • What makes a founder a “hell yes” investment • Team-market fit, talent and founder insight • Building the right cap table • What founders should know about venture capital • Why showing up matters in enterprise sales • How to approach investors effectively • Emerging markets and the future of cybersecurity Subscribe to CyberBytes for more conversations with the founders, investors and leaders shaping cybersecurity and technology! Decibel Partners - https://www.linkedin.com/company/decibelvc/ Dan Nguyen-Huu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-nguyen-huu-11502719/ Aviso Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aviso-ventures/ Andrew Peterson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmarshallpeterson/ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Oliver Legg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/

August 19, 202617 min

Identity in the Age of AI Agents - C1

In this episode, we’re joined by Alex Bovee, CEO and co-founder of C1, for a conversation on identity, AI agents, access governance and the future of enterprise security. Alex shares the story behind C1’s recent rebrand from ConductorOne, why identity is becoming central to securing the agentic workforce, and how C1 is building a unified platform for managing access across both humans and AI agents. We also discuss the challenges organisations face as AI adoption accelerates, from unmanaged MCPs and credentials on endpoints to the need for real-time, identity-aware access control. Alex explains how C1 approaches visibility, credential management, runtime enforcement, privilege escalation and automated remediation across the agent lifecycle. From rethinking the identity stack to building a company around the future of agentic access, this is a conversation packed with insights into where identity and AI security are heading next. In this episode: • The story behind C1’s rebrand • Identity in the age of AI agents • Securing access across humans and agents • The risks of MCPs, credentials and AI adoption • Runtime access control and agent governance • C1’s approach to AI security • Scaling a fast-growing cybersecurity company • The future of enterprise identity and agent management Subscribe to CyberBytes for more conversations with the people shaping cybersecurity. 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/ Joseph Cooper - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/ C1 - https://www.linkedin.com/company/c1-ai/ Alex Bovee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbovee/

August 18, 202620 min

The Sales Skills AI Can't Replicate - Clutch Security

We’re joined by Andrew Luhrmann, VP of Sales at Clutch Security, for a conversation on cybersecurity, sales leadership, non-human identity, AI, hiring and building high-performing teams. Andrew shares his journey from hotel management into tech, his experience at IBM, and what ultimately led him to Clutch Security. We explore how he evaluates startups, what makes a great founding team, and why strong conviction in a market can matter more than following conventional advice. We also discuss the rise of non-human identity and agentic security, what founders should look for when hiring a VP of Sales, and the traits Andrew looks for when building an elite sales team. From hiring million-dollar W-2 sellers to embedding AI into sales processes and building an efficient go-to-market organisation, this is a conversation packed with insights for founders, sales leaders, recruiters and anyone building in cybersecurity. In this episode: • Andrew’s journey from hotel management into cybersecurity • Evaluating startups, founders and market opportunities • The rise of non-human identity and agentic security • What founders should look for in a VP of Sales • The four traits Andrew looks for when hiring salespeople • Why curiosity, drive and likability matter in modern sales • Using AI to improve outbound sales and deal execution • Building an efficient, high-performing go-to-market team • Scaling organically vs. aggressive sales hiring Subscribe to CyberBytes for more conversations with the people shaping cybersecurity and technology! Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Clutch Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/clutch-security/ Andrew Luhrmann - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyberaluhrmann/ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Steffen Foley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/

August 17, 202630 min

Securing the Agentic Workforce: The EDR for AI Agents - Evoke Security

On this episode, we sit down with Jason Rebholz , CEO and co-founder of Evoke Security, for a conversation on AI security, agentic AI, cybersecurity leadership and building the next generation of security products. Jason takes us through his journey from discovering cybersecurity as a student, to becoming one of the first college hires at Mandiant, working in incident response, becoming a CISO, and ultimately founding Evoke Security. We discuss why Jason believes AI agents will become the next operating system for the workforce, and why securing them requires a fundamentally different approach. He explains Evoke’s vision for the EDR for AI agents, covering visibility, risk management, detection and response across agents operating on endpoints, in the cloud and across different environments. We also explore some of the biggest misconceptions around AI security, why agent security can't be solved by a single security product, and what the future could look like as organisations begin managing teams of AI agents. In this episode: • Jason’s journey from Mandiant to CISO to founder • The evolution of ransomware and incident response • Why AI agents need a new security layer • Evoke Security’s vision for the EDR for AI agents • Detection and response for agentic AI • The biggest myths around AI security • Why visibility and context are critical for securing agents • The future of the agentic workforce Subscribe to CyberBytes for more conversations with the people shaping cybersecurity. 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/ Evoke Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/evoke-security/ Jason Rebholz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrebholz/ Joseph Cooper - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/

August 14, 202613 min

Building a New Category in Cyber - Cytix

We’re joined by Ben Armstrong, co-founder of Cytix, for a conversation on cybersecurity, change risk, AI, product positioning and building a cybersecurity company from the UK. Ben shares the story behind Cytix’s recent relaunch, why the company has evolved from a security testing business into a software change risk company, and how understanding change can help security teams make better decisions. We also discuss the rise of agentic testing, creating a new category in cybersecurity, Cytix’s recent funding and growth plans, and the company’s partnerships with organisations including NCC Group. From building a cybersecurity startup from the UK to finding product-market fit and knowing when to evolve your positioning, this is a conversation packed with insights for founders, security leaders and anyone following the next generation of cybersecurity companies. In this episode: • Cytix’s evolution from security testing to software change risk • Why change intelligence matters for security teams • AI and the rise of agentic testing • Building and defining a new cybersecurity category • Cytix’s recent funding and plans for growth • Building a cybersecurity company from the UK • Cytix’s partnership with NCC GroupSubscribe to CyberBytes for more conversations with the people shaping cybersecurity! Cytix - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cytix/ Ben Armstrong - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benarmstrongcytix/ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/

August 13, 202615 min

The Power Of Women, Community & Influence - iCounter

To kick things off, we’re joined by Lisa Hayashi, CMO at iCounter and founder of Vision & Voice, for a conversation on cybersecurity marketing, leadership, AI and building communities that make a difference. Lisa shares why she joined iCounter, how the company is tackling third-party risk and threat intelligence, and why cybersecurity marketers need to cut through the noise rather than simply follow the latest AI trend. We also discuss the future of Vision and Voice, including the exciting news that Aspiron Group will be powering the community as it grows.From marketing strategy to women in cyber and leading through challenging moments, this is a conversation packed with practical insights. In this episode: • Cybersecurity marketing in the age of AI • iCounter’s approach to threat intelligence • The story behind Vision & Voice • Leadership through challenging moments • The future of Vision & Voice, powered by Aspiron Group Subscribe to CyberBytes for more conversations with the people shaping cybersecurity. Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/ Aspiron Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-ventures/ Vision and Voice - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vision-and-voice/posts/?feedView=all Lisa Hayashi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhayashi/ iCounter - https://www.linkedin.com/company/icounter1/ Nina Korfias - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-korfias-39981311/

July 22, 202626 min

Hidden AI Risk Every Enterprise Is Ignoring - JetStream Security

AI is changing cybersecurity faster than any technology before it but are organisations moving too fast? In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we sit down with Raj Rajamani , CEO & Co-Founder of JetStream Security and former product leader at CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Cylance, to discuss why AI security could become the biggest cybersecurity category yet. Raj shares why he walked away from one of the industry’s biggest companies to build JetStream Security, the lessons he learned helping scale cybersecurity giants, and why he believes today’s AI adoption is outpacing security and governance. We dive into: - Why AI security could be bigger than EDR and cloud security - The biggest AI risks most organisations aren’t thinking about - Why AI is still a “black box” for most businesses - The future of AI governance and explainability - How JetStream Security is helping enterprises safely adopt AI at scale - Why the company pursued FedRAMP High within its first year - What it really takes to build a category-defining cybersecurity startup. Whether you’re a CISO, security practitioner, founder, investor, or simply interested in the future of AI, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the fastest-moving areas in cybersecurity. Raj's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajamani/ JetStream Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetstreaminc/ Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/ Aspiron Group - https://www.theaspirongroup.com/

July 8, 202638 min

The Open Source Strategy Securing AI Agents - Secure Agentics

AI agents are transforming the way businesses operate, but are we moving faster than we can secure them? In this episode of CyberBytes, Joseph Cooper is joined by Max Corbridge, CEO & Co-Founder of Secure Agentics, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity today: securing AI. Max shares his journey from teaching himself ethical hacking to leading red teams and ultimately founding Secure Agentics, an AI security startup taking a different approach by building in the open. Together, they discuss why open source has become a key part of the company’s strategy, how community-driven development is accelerating innovation, and why transparency could be the future of AI security. The conversation also covers the current AI threat landscape, prompt injection attacks, AI agent security, Microsoft’s Teams vulnerability, startup fundraising, and what founders, developers and CISOs need to consider as AI adoption continues to accelerate.In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why AI agents represent a new cybersecurity challenge * How Secure Agentics is using open source to build and scale faster * The advantages of community-led product development * Max’s transition from ethical hacker to startup founder * Lessons from real-world red team engagements * The future of AI security and what organisations should be preparing for now Whether you’re building AI products, defending them, or simply trying to stay ahead of where cybersecurity is heading, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the industry’s fastest-moving areas. GitHub - https://github.com/secureagentics/AdrianMax's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-corbridge/ Secure Agentics - https://www.linkedin.com/company/secure-agentics/ Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/ Aspiron Group - https://www.theaspirongroup.com/

July 1, 202633 min

The Community Advantage in Cybersecurity - Mariana Padilla

Cybersecurity may be built on technology, but it’s powered by people.In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we’re joined by Mariana Padilla, Community Evangelist at Harmonic Security and former founder of Hackerverse, to explore why relationships, storytelling, and authentic community-building are becoming the biggest differentiators in cybersecurity.Mariana shares her unconventional journey into cyber, from running a marketing agency during COVID to leading a cybersecurity startup before finding her perfect fit at Harmonic. Along the way, she explains why networking should never start when you need something, how building a personal brand creates opportunities, and why companies investing in community will outperform those focused solely on product marketing.We also dive into:* Why cybersecurity is still fundamentally a relationship-driven industry.* The role of storytelling in marketing, sales, and leadership.* Building a personal brand that actually stands out.* How Harmonic is creating an AI security community built on trust.* The future of cybersecurity marketing, demand generation, and experiential events.* Mariana’s thoughts on founder life, VC culture, and the importance of playing the long game.If you’re a founder, marketer, cybersecurity professional, or anyone looking to build meaningful relationships that drive business, this episode is packed with practical insights.Mariana's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heretoshakeshitup/Harmonic - https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonic-security/Charlotte's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-harris-8a2778225/Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/