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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 ...

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 e...

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...

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. ...

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 d...

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...

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 I...

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 treati...

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 c...

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, hosts Michael and Sam sit down with Alastair Patterson, CEO of Harmonic Security, to discuss the rapid evolution of AI in the enterprise. They explore the shift from chatbots to autonomous agents, the challenges CISOs face in governing AI adoption, and how security teams can enable innovation without becoming blockers. Alastair also shares his founder journey, lessons from Digital Shadows, and how ...

In Episode 69 of CYBR.SEC.CAST, hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Crush Security CEO Joshua Jones, CTO Josh Johnson, and JB Poindexter & Co. CISO John Barrow to explore a growing problem facing security leaders: the inability to effectively evaluate, compare, and manage cybersecurity products at scale. 

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• Crush Security website: https://www.crushsecurity.com/
• Upcoming CYBR.SEC...

Cybersecurity has built its learning model around breaches, but as Wendy Nather explains, the real value lies in the incidents that almost happened. In this CYBR.SEC.CAST episode with hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder, she makes the case for shifting focus to near-misses: the attacks stopped by a single decision, control, or moment of awareness. These unseen saves reveal how defenses actually work in real time, yet they rarely...

In this episode, hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Valerie Moon, Executive Director of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) for a wide-ranging discussion about cybersecurity policy, workforce development, and the growing threats facing critical infrastructure.

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• Website for ICIT: https://www.icitech.org/
• Upcoming CYBR.SEC.Community events: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/confe...

Dragos CEO and U.S. National Guard Lt. Col. Rob Lee joins hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder to discuss why he returned to military service, the growing cyber threats to critical infrastructure, and the role exercises like Cyber Fortress play in preparing both government and private sector operators for real-world cyber incidents. 

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• Cyber Fortress 2026: https://va.ng.mil/Cyber-Fortress/
• Upcomin...

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, the hosts sit down with Dr. Kelley Misata, CEO of Sightline Security, to explore the often-overlooked cybersecurity challenges facing nonprofit organizations. Misata shares her powerful origin story — how a personal experience with cyberstalking led her to pursue a PhD in cybersecurity and ultimately launch a nonprofit dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations assess and improve their...

This week Michael and Sam are talking to Bytewhisper CEO and previous HOU.SEC.CON. speaker, John Dickson! They discuss his journey from the Air Force into cybersecurity, his long-standing passion for application security, and why AI security testing isn’t fundamentally separate from traditional penetration testing. 

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• John’s 2024 talk: https://youtu.be/_dYQ2aFOxGA?si=s8fK04WhUJDCutV6
• John’s 2...

In this episode, Michael and Sam sit down with Dr. Dustin Sachs (DCS), CEO and founder of Psybercog Labs, to explore why humans - not technology - are often the limiting factor in cybersecurity. They dive into cognitive overload, bias, and decision fatigue, and how these hidden forces shape security outcomes. Dustin also shares his unconventional path into cyber and explains how Psybercog Labs uses behavioral science to uncover dec...

This week, Michael and Sam chat with educator, founder, and OT.SEC.CON. opening keynote speaker Mike Holcomb! They discuss his free, in-person training coming up on March 31 in Houston, how - like many others - the movie War Games played a role in his journey into the cybersecurity industry, and how his focus has shifted toward OT/ICS security education.

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• Mike’s site - https://www.mikeholcomb.com/
• Mike&rsquo...

Michael and Sam are talking to the new VP and Editor-in-Chief of CYBR.SEC.Media, Bill Brenner! They discuss his extensive 20+ year career journey from traditional journalism to cybersecurity media, the importance of supporting the mental health of cyber defenders, and his vision for CYBR.SEC.Media. 

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• Bill’s Letter from the Editor - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/letter-from-the-new-editor-in-chief-of-cyb...