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October 14, 202634 min

Not a Finance Guy: Building Companies with Bob Ackerman

About this episode: On this week’s episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Bob Ackerman, Managing Director at DataTribe, to share lessons from decades of building and investing in technology companies. From backing Dragos when much of the venture world didn’t believe an industrial cybersecurity market existed to his belief that “culture is the unfair competitive advantage,” Bob explains why the best opportunities often require thinking differently from the crowd. If you’re building, investing in, or simply watching the future of cybersecurity, this is a conversation worth hearing. Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com Things Mentioned: Bob Ackerman’s AI Constraint article - https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2026/10/06/ais-next-constraint-trust-not-capital/ Dragos - https://www.dragos.com/ Rob Lee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmichaellee/ CYBR.SEC.Careers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/ TAB Memorial Scholarship - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/tab-memorial-scholarship Cards for a Cause - https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793 All dates for upcoming fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Bob Ackerman Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music and Editing by: August Farnum Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

October 6, 2026Episode 7733 min

The Wild West of Deploying Agents with Nadav Cornberg

About this episode: In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Eve Security founder and CEO Nadav Cornberg to explore the challenges of securing agentic AI. They discuss AI governance, MCP, why agents should be expected to make mistakes, and why traditional static security policies may not be enough for systems that operate dynamically and autonomously. As AI agents gain greater access to critical systems, the conversation is shifting from simply asking what they’re allowed to do to understanding what they’re actually doing. Thank you to Eve Security for sponsoring this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com Things Mentioned: Eve Security - https://eve.security/ CYBR.SEC.Careers Memorial Scholarship - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/tab-memorial-scholarship Cards for a Cause - https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793 All dates for upcoming fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents RowdyCyberCon - https://www.rowdycybercon.org/ The Hugging Face Incident (According to OpenAI) - https://openai.com/index/hugging-face-incident-and-the-road-ahead/?utm_source=chatgpt.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Nadav Cornberg Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music and Editing by: August Farnum Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

September 30, 2026Episode 7630 min

CYBR.SEC.Careers with Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald & James “JB” Bryant

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald & James “JB” Bryant share how scholarships, YOUTH.SEC.CON., mentorship, certifications, and community programs are helping students and veterans gain exposure and real opportunities to break into a career in cybersecurity. They also discuss what’s ahead for 2027 and how individuals and organizations can get involved through volunteering, fundraising events, sponsorships, and donations. Things Mentioned: CYBR.SEC.Careers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/ Cards for a Cause - https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793 All dates for upcoming fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald Guest: James “JB” Bryant Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music and Editing by: August Farnum Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

September 16, 2026Episode 7521 min

Compliance Whack-a-Mole with Dale Hoak

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Dale Hoak, CISO at RegScale, to explore why compliance should be the starting point for cybersecurity - not the finish line. Dale discusses the shift from checkbox auditing to continuous cyber resilience, the growing impact of AI on risk, and why security, compliance, and business leaders need to work from the same playbook. The conversation also dives into executive buy-in, board-level risk discussions, and the importance of becoming an agent of change inside your organization. Things Mentioned: RegScale - https://regscale.com Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Dale Hoak Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

September 8, 2026Episode 7431 min

Hackers vs. WarGames with Wil Klusovsky

In this BONUS episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Wil Klusovsky, Chief Revenue Officer at viLogics, ahead of his CYBR.SEC.CON. 2026 session, “The Four Horsemen of Cybersecurity Failure.” Wil shares lessons from almost three decades in cybersecurity and explores the common pitfalls that can derail security programs - and how leaders can keep their teams focused on the bigger picture. The conversation also dives into his approach to using storytelling and pop culture to make complex cybersecurity topics more engaging, along with his podcast “Keyboard Samurai”, and advice for professionals building careers in the industry. Things Mentioned: Keyboard Samari podcast - https://www.wilklu.me/podcast Michael and Sam’s Episode - https://www.wilklu.me/podcast/episode/48b3fda8/sam-michael-from-hou-sec-con-cybersecurity-insights AI for the Rest Of Us - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F29THNLT Sairam Sundaresan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sairam-sundaresan/ CYBR.SEC.CON. Parking - https://www.cybrseccon.com/resources CYBR.SEC.Careers Fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents Taylor Austin Broussard Memorial Scholarship Opens September 15, 2026 - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/tab-memorial-scholarship Donate to CYBR.SEC.Careers - https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/823162/donate Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Wil Klusovsky Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

September 2, 2026Episode 7335 min

Separating the Wheat from the Chaff with Alfred Huger

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Alfred Huger, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Command Zero, to explore the rapidly evolving world of agentic security operations. They discuss what organizations should consider before moving toward an AI-driven SOC, from establishing clear performance baselines and understanding costs to giving AI the business context it needs to make better decisions. Alfred also breaks down the importance of role-based access controls, governance, and balancing human oversight with the increasing speed of AI-powered attacks. The conversation offers a practical look at what CISOs should be asking as agentic SOC technology moves from emerging concept to real-world deployment. This episode is sponsored by Command Zero Things Mentioned: Command Zero - https://www.commandzero.ai The Agentic SOC: Why Security Operations Must Reimagine Itself – And Fast: https://www.commandzero.ai/resources/agentic-soc.pdf CYBR.SEC.CON Discounted Hotel Rooms and Parking - https://www.cybrseccon.com/resources Careers Fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Alfred Huger Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

August 19, 2026Episode 7231 min

Pulling Pranks with Roman Arutyunov

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST , Michael and Sam sit down with Roman Arutyunov, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Xage, to explore how cybersecurity must evolve in the age of agentic AI. Roman shares his journey from early cybersecurity work to protecting critical infrastructure and explains why Zero Trust is more important than ever as AI agents gain greater access to systems, data, and critical resources. Roman also covers practical ways organizations can implement Zero Trust without creating a complex patchwork of security tools - and why protecting interactions at every layer is becoming essential. This episode is sponsored by Xage Things Mentioned: Xage - https://xage.com/ Mirai Virus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirai_(malware) Agentic AI Is Pushing Zero Trust Into Its Next Phase - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/agentic-ai-is-pushing-zero-trust-into-its-next-phase/ Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Roman Arutyunov Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

August 5, 2026Episode 7137 min

Emotional Support Co-Hosts with Jennifer (JJ) Jabbusch and Drew Conry-Murray

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael and Sam join forces with Drew Conry-Murray and Jennifer “JJ” Jabbusch, hosts of the Packet Protector podcast on the Packet Pushers Network. The conversation explores Drew and JJ’s journeys into networking, cybersecurity, and technology media, as well as the origin of the Packet Protector podcast and its mission to make security knowledge more accessible to networking and IT professionals. The group also discusses the importance of community-driven education, collaboration between security and infrastructure teams, supporting the next generation of practitioners, and creating opportunities for professionals to learn and connect. Things Mentioned: VAX - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAX Packet Pushers - https://packetpushers.net Packet Protectors - https://packetpushers.net/podcast/packet-protector/ JJ’s HOU.SEC.CON. Keynote - https://youtu.be/7mrDeBWdQoI YOUTH.SEC.CON. - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/youth-sec-con Packet Protector Slack Channel - https://packetpushers.net/community/ JJ’s CYBR.SEC.CON. Talk, “Wi-Fi 7 Is Not Just Another Upgrade: What Security Teams Need to Know Before You Deploy” will take place on September 16, 2026, at 10:00am in room 360 Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Jennifer (JJ) Jabusch Guest: Drew Conry-Murray Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

July 21, 2026Episode 7031 min

Fighting the Good Fight with Deidre Diamond

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, hosts Michael and Sam speak with Deidre Diamond, founder and CEO of CyberSN, about the challenges facing today’s cybersecurity job market. Diamond explains how vague job descriptions, inefficient hiring processes, and poor matching systems contribute to long hiring cycles, workforce shortages, and burnout. She also discusses CyberSN’s cybersecurity job taxonomy, the importance of treating job descriptions as living workforce-planning tools, and the need for organizations to improve how they hire, develop, and retain cybersecurity professionals. Things Mentioned: CyberSN - https://cybersn.com Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Deidre Diamond Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

July 8, 2026Episode 6832 min

30 Years of Raising Awareness with Chris Wysopal

In this episode Michael and Sam sit down with cybersecurity legend Chris Wysopal, Veracode co-founder and Chief Security Evangelist, to discuss the evolution of software security, and why awareness alone is not enough to solve today’s cybersecurity challenges. Chris shares his perspective on secure software, vendor accountability, liability, and the role government may need to play in protecting critical infrastructure. The conversation offers a thoughtful look at where cybersecurity has been, where it still falls short, and what meaningful progress could look like. Things Mentioned: L0pht - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L0pht Cult of the Dead Cow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cult_of_the_Dead_Cow Hacker BBS’s - https://computerhackerscourse.nd.edu/course-calendar/bbs-early-hacker-social-networks/ ShinyHunter Article – https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/shinyhunters-charter-breach-exposes-the-identity-to-saas-gap/ Secure Resilient Future Foundation - https://secure-resilient.org CYBR.SEC.CON. Agenda - https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/program/Wh1YEUW/index.cfm?pgid=760 CYBR.SEC.CON. Tickets - https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/attendee/index.cfm?ID=iV8mb8T Crew Member Application - https://www.cybrseccon.com/jointhecrew CYBR.SEC.CON. Sponsorship - https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/exhibitor/index.cfm?ID=7nYn7df Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Chris Wysopal Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U