Security Boulevard Podcast

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Security Boulevard – A Futurum Podcast is The Futurum Group ’s weekly cybersecurity show and the companion to SecurityBoulevard.com . It’s hosted by Tom Hollingsworth of Tech Field Day , Mitch Ashley and Fernando Montenegro of The Futurum Group , and Alan Shimel of the Techstrong Group . New episodes post every Tuesday on the Security Boulevard YouTube channel , podcast applications , the Security Boulevard website , Techstrong.TV , and the Techstrong TV app .

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June 16, 2026Episode 5737 min

Did Microsoft Just Kill Bug Bounties? Zero-Day Backlash & The Claude Mythos AI Threat | Security Boulevard Episode 36

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. Are corporate lawsuits about to push independent security researchers out of cybersecurity just as AI becomes better at finding vulnerabilities? In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, host Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Fernando Montenegro and cybersecurity architect Kate Scarcella to discuss Microsoft’s legal threats against researcher “Nightmare Eclipse,” the growing breakdown of coordinated vulnerability disclosure, and the risks facing independent security researchers. The panel also explores how Anthropic’s Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing are accelerating AI-powered vulnerability discovery, what that means for the future of bug hunting, and why organizations are shifting toward Continuous Threat Exposure Management and stronger identity security for autonomous AI systems. This and more on Security Boulevard Podcast, part of The Futurum Group Podcast Network.

June 9, 2026Episode 5636 min

Skip navigation Search Create Avatar image How a 17-Million Device Botnet Was Destroyed (And Why AI Can't Save Us) | Security Boulevard

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. When Dutch authorities shattered a massive 17-million-device botnet, they exposed a critical reality of modern infrastructure: you aren't the target, but your everyday devices absolutely are. In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, host Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Fernando Montenegro and Zoë Rose to dissect the coordinated takedown of a global botnet operation fueled by residential proxy services and infected Android apps. The panel dives deep into the ruthless operationalization of "Botnet-as-a-Service" models, the invaluable role of independent security researchers, and the practical limitations of leveraging LLMs to police hundreds of millions of compromised endpoints and focusing on foundational cyber resilience. This and more on Security Boulevard Podcast, part of The Futurum Group Podcast Network.

June 2, 2026Episode 5533 min

The AI Vulnerability Apocalypse? How Mythos Is Changing Cybersecurity Forever | Security Boulevard Podcast Episode 34

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. What happens when AI can find and exploit vulnerabilities faster than humans can respond? In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, host Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Drew Conry-Murray and Jack Poller to examine the rise of the so-called “Vulnpocalypse” and what it means for security teams, developers, CISOs, and IT operations. The discussion explores how AI-powered tools like Mythos are accelerating vulnerability discovery, shrinking the gap between finding and exploiting security flaws, and forcing organizations to rethink patching, risk management, software development, and cyber defense strategies. The trio also debates whether AI will make cybersecurity worse before it makes it better, and how organizations can adapt to a future where attacks and defenses operate at machine speed. This and more on Security Boulevard Podcast, part of The Futurum Group Podcast Network. #SecurityBoulevard #Cybersecurity #SecurityPodcast #AISecurity #VulnerabilityManagement #MythosAI #CISO #ThreatExposureManagement #DevSecOps #CyberDefense

May 26, 2026Episode 5440 min

100 AI Workers Per Human? How to Secure Agentic AI Before It Breaks | Security Boulevard Episode 33

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. Imagine managing 100 autonomous digital workers for every human employee in your organization, now, how do you stop them from going completely rogue or violating your security compliance? In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, host Tom Hollingsworth sits down with Fernando Montenegro and Alan Shimel to tackle the chaotic frontier of Agentic AI and the massive cybersecurity challenges it introduces. They discuss the critical difference between AI identity and cross-system authorization, debates whether we should treat autonomous agents like "cattle or pets," and breaks down practical zero-trust isolation frameworks using real-world enterprise architectures like SPIFFE. From the traditional principal-agent problem in economics to the terrifying realities of scale and velocity, discover why human-centric security models are bound to shatter under the weight of an autonomous AI workforce and how modern security teams can prepare. This and more on Security Boulevard Podcast, part of The Futurum Group Podcast Network. #SecurityBoulevard #Cybersecurity #AI #AgenticAI #AIAgents #AIWorkforce #ZeroTrust #NonHumanIdentity #InfoSec

May 19, 2026Episode 5340 min

The 47-Day Certificate Mandate: Is AI the Only Way to Survive the "Quickening"? | Security Boulevard Episode 32

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. What happens to your security team when public certificate lifetimes shrink to just 47 days? In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Mitch Ashley tackle the looming operational nightmare of ultra-short certificate validity and why manual management is officially hitting its breaking point. The panel explores the "Red Queen Hypothesis" in cybersecurity, moving faster just to stay still, before shifting gears to the impact of Anthropic’s Mythos on vulnerability management. Discover how Microsoft’s partnership with Anthropic is turning AI from a weapon into a tool in the Secure Development Lifecycle (SDLC), the reality of "vibe coding," and why the industry must choose between automated patching or catastrophic failure in the age of the zero-day. This and more on Security Boulevard Podcast, part of The Futurum Group Podcast Network. #SecurityBoulevard #XFD15 #Cybersecurity #SecOps #CertificateManagement #AI #AnthropicMythos #Infosec #DevSecOps #CybersecurityPodcast #MicrosoftSecurity

May 12, 2026Episode 5232 min

Is the SOC Broken? AI Agents, Cloud Consolidation, and the “Cattle” Debate | Security Boulevard Episode 31

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. As security alerts skyrocket and cloud infrastructure becomes the new normal, is the traditional Security Operations Center officially hitting its breaking point? In this live episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast recorded at Security Field Day, host Tom Hollingsworth is joined by analysts Jack Poller and Fernando Montenegro to dissect the massive shifts hitting SecOps. The panel dives into the implications of the Google/Wiz acquisition and Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Cloud moves, settling the debate on where cloud security truly belongs. They also engage in a heated discussion on the "Pets vs. Cattle" architecture in security, the rise of agentic AI, and whether automation can truly save analysts from burnout or if we’re just building a faster treadmill. This and more on Security Boulevard Podcast, part of The Futurum Group Podcast Network. #SecurityBoulevard #XFD15 #Cybersecurity #SecOps #AI #CloudSecurity #CybersecurityPodcast #Infosec #SOC #GoogleCloud #PaloAltoNetworks

May 5, 2026Episode 5136 min

AI & The Customer Gap: Why OpenClaw Shook the Market | Security Boulevard Episode 30

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. The gap between what AI vendors build and what customers actually need has reached a breaking point in 2026. In this episode of Security Boulevard, hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Mitch Ashley, and Fernando Montenegro discuss the growing tension between vendor roadmaps and user reality. The team dives deep into the "Spring of Agentic 2026," discussing how the meteoric rise of OpenClaw disrupted the industry and forced major vendors to pivot toward real-world utility. From the rise of "vibe coding" and shadow AI to the critical need for faster OODA loops in cybersecurity, they explore how organizations are struggling to govern a world where anyone with a credit card and a browser can deploy an agent. Are security teams leading the charge or just trying to keep up with the 10,000 RPM speed of AI development? This and more on Security Boulevard Podcast. Hosts: Tom Hollingsworth, Event Lead at Tech Field Day and Analyst for The Futurum Group Fernando Montenegro, VP and Practice Lead for Cybersecurity at The Futurum Group Mitch Ashley, VP and Practice Lead for Software Lifecycle Development at The Futurum Group Alan Shimel, CEO of Techstrong Group

April 28, 2026Episode 5037 min

Shadow IT, AI, & Hidden Cloud Risks in Cybersecurity | Security Boulevard Episode 29

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. Modern cybersecurity risks aren’t always obvious, often hiding in plain sight. This week on Security Boulevard, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Jack Poller discuss the growing challenges of developer account terminations, shadow IT, and “shadow AI” across modern organizations. The panel breaks down how cloud dependencies and third-party relationships are creating hidden risk surfaces that many companies aren’t fully prepared for. From incident response planning to governance gaps, the conversation highlights why security teams need to think beyond traditional boundaries and prepare for failures before they happen. This and more on the Security Boulevard Podcast, part of The Futurum Podcast Network.

April 21, 2026Episode 4933 min

SBOM and VEX Explained: The Future of Cybersecurity | Security Boulevard Podcast Episode 28

Email your questions and topics to the podcast here. What if the next major security breach comes from something hidden in your software supply chain? In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Jay Cuthrell, Zoë Rose, and Devashri Datta to break down SBOM and VEX and why they matter more than ever. The panel explores how these tools help teams identify real risks, respond faster to incidents like Log4j, and improve vulnerability management. They also discuss the growing impact of AI, open source software, and regulatory pressure across industries like automotive and healthcare. This and more on the Security Boulevard Podcast, part of The Futurum Group's family of podcasts. Guest: Devashri Datta, Sr. Program Manager, Compliance and Cybersecurity Panelists: Zoë Rose, CSIRT manager at Canon EMEA Jay Cuthrell, Chief Product Officer at NexusTek Host: Tom Hollingsworth, Event Lead at Tech Field Day and Analyst for The Futurum Group #SecurityBoulevard #CybersecurityPodcast #Cybersecurity #SBOM #VEX #SoftwareSecurity #DevSecOps #OpenSource #VulnerabilityManagement #InfoSec #TechPodcast #AppSec

April 14, 2026Episode 4839 min

The Anthropic Source Code Leak: Lessons in AI Security Legal Risk and Supply Chain Threats

A single source code leak can ripple through the entire AI security ecosystem. This week on the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Mitch Ashley, and Fernando Montenegro dive into what happened with the Anthropic source code exposure and why it matters for the future of AI security. The discussion breaks down the cybersecurity, legal, and supply chain risks surrounding AI-generated code, including whether models like Claude introduce new intellectual property challenges and how organizations should rethink security by design. This and more on the Security Boulevard Podcast. Email your questions, comments, or topics to the podcast. Learn more on The Futurum Group's website. #SecurityBoulevard #CybersecurityPodcast #Cybersecurity #AI #AISecurity #Anthropic #ClaudeAI #DevSecOps #SupplyChainSecurity #CloudSecurity

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