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In this episode, we sit down with Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine, as he explores the complexities of AI anxiety within organisations and the global challenges of balancing cybersecurity, privacy, and rapid technological change. Rajesh discusses the uneven pace of AI adoption among businesses of different sizes, the critical role of regulation and capital investment by region, and th...

In this bonus episode, KB sits down with CJ Moses, CISO at Amazon, Hart Rossman, VP of Global Security Services at AWS, and Mark Ryland, Director, AWS Security. Together they discuss the realities of “planetary scale security,” AI-powered defenses, and the shifting mindset that’s driving organizations to adopt automation and agentic technologies faster than ever before. CJ Moses, CISO,...

In this episode, we sit down with Amberley Brady, founder at Realfoodprice, as she explores the urgent issue of food security as a national security crisis in Australia. Amberley discusses the four pillars of food security—availability, access, utilization, and stability—emphasising how fragile supply chains, economic shocks, climate events, and cyber incidents threaten the nation’s acce...

In this bonus episode, KB sits down with Jenny Tsai-Smith, SVP, Overall Database Product Management at Oracle, Rand Waldron, VP at Oracle, and Arman Ashouriha, Head of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Modernisation Programme at Vodafone. Together they discuss Oracle’s move towards supporting modern workloads and their AI play, Oracle’s position in the public and private sector, and Vodafone’s...

In this episode, we sit down with David Bloxham, CEO of GCS Recruitment Specialist, as he unpacks the impact of AI on the changing face of work and the tech talent landscape. David shares his perspective on how AI-driven disruption differs from previous waves like cloud and mobile transformations, highlighting the rapid decline in traditional software engineering and process-driven roles...

In this episode, we sit down with Steven Grossman, CISO / CIO at Standard & Preferred Insurance, as he talks about the challenges small and medium-sized businesses face in securing their environment, especially in view of growing regulatory requirements, and how he brings his enterprise consulting experience to bear in driving change. Steven discusses the unique challenges faced by S...

In this bonus episode, KB sits down with Danielle Sheer, Chief Trust Officer at Commvault, and Avi Boru, Senior Director, Cloud Engineering, Network & Telecom at Lennar. Together they discuss building trust by design and how AI, transparency, and authentic relationships are shaping the future of business continuity and cyber recovery.

Danielle Sheer, Chief Trust Officer, Commvault

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In this episode, we sit down with Rajesh Khazanchi, CEO and co-founder of ColorTokens, as he explores what it truly means to be “breach ready” in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Rajesh emphasises the shift from perimeter-based defences to a proactive containment strategy, highlighting the importance of assuming breaches are inevitable and minimising damage through micro segmentation and...

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Churches, Director in Sydney at ColorTokens, as he explores the sweeping impact of new Australian legislation imposing personal liability on company directors for cybersecurity breaches. Daniel breaks down the shifting landscape for CISOs and senior security leaders, the end of self-regulation, and how shared risk at the board and executive levels...

Anshuman Sharma is the Director of Verizon Threat Research Advisory Centre (VTRAC), Cybersecurity Consulting Services at Verizon Business. Anshuman has more than 17 years’ experience as a well-rounded and seasoned Cyber Security Professional.

VTRAC is a specialized division within Verizon’s Cyber Security Consulting organisation, helping customers regain control and mitigate cyber threat...

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Davis, Field CISO at JFrog, as he explores JFrog’s approach to building trust in software development pipelines and the evolution towards DevGovOps. Paul shares his perspective on elevating trust from the granular level of software releases to the broader application layer, emphasising the need for consistent, automated, and reliable methodologies i...

In this episode, we sit down with M.K. Palmore, Chief Executive Officer at Apogee Global RMS, as he explores strategies for leading through uncertainty with a focus on security, safety, and cyber awareness in times of crisis. M.K. emphasises the critical importance of practicing security response scenarios, noting that organisations truly respond better in real-world incidents when they’...

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Stride, Chief Security Officer at Huntress, to discuss the escalating cybersecurity challenges facing the aviation industry. Eric highlights the alarming 600% year-over-year surge in cyberattacks targeting the sector, emphasising how attackers are exploiting the interconnected and fragile aviation supply chain—most notably seen in recent incidents l...

In this episode, we sit down with Christine Gadsby, Chief Security Advisor at BlackBerry, as she explores why mobile espionage has become a critical national security threat in Australia and globally. Christine unpacks the mounting risks posed by outdated telco infrastructure, the vulnerability of mobile communications, and the ...

Joe Cozzupoli is a Principal Security Advisor / Field CISO at Cosive with a focus on helping clients operationalise Cyber Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to reduce risk and deliver measurable business outcomes. With over 20 years in cyber security, Joe has led strategy and delivery for enterprises and government, translating board priorities into executable security programs ...

In this episode, we sit down with Anne-Marie Paterson, a profound risk executive, to explore the evolving role of the Chief Risk Officer and the changing face of risk management. Anne-Marie shares her perspective on how risk now has a real seat at the C-suite table, emphasising the shift from being a business roadblock to serving as an enabler of strategy. She addresses the traditional s...

In this episode, we sit down with Brad Jones, CISO at Snowflake, as he unpacks the evolving challenges of securing AI deployments and defending against large language model (LLM) powered attacks.

Brad explores the complexities enterprises face in keeping up with the rapid pace of AI innovation, especially as traditional policy frameworks struggle to adapt. He outlines the growing use of ...

In this episode, we sit down with Prashant Vadlamudi, Senior Vice President of Product Security at Salesforce, as he explores how organisations can build secure foundations for agentic AI. Prashant offers a holistic view of agentic AI, highlighting its shift from simple generative models to autonomous agents capable of reasoning, sequencing complex tasks, and performing actions—while emp...

In this episode, we sit down with Emilio Escobar, Chief Information Security Officer at Datadog, as he explores the evolving definition of the modern CISO and what it means to lead security programs in today’s technology-driven organisations. Emilio delves into the transition of CISOs from traditional audit and IT backgrounds to deeply technical and business-savvy leaders, emphasising th...