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In this episode, we sit down with Kate Healy, Founder of Empowered Cyber, as she shares her insights on how to successfully engage and sell to CISOs. Kate highlights the challenges salespeople face in a market where traditional tactics, such as cold calls, unsolicited emails, and LinkedIn pitches, often fall flat and can damage long-term relationships. She emphasizes the importance of bu...

In this episode, we sit down with Jadee Hanson, Chief Information Security Officer at Vanta, as she explores whether compliance is simply a minimum standard or a strategic enabler in cybersecurity governance. Jadee shares insights on how compliance, when approached with transparency and accountability, can build customer trust and drive business success. She discusses the shift from outd...

In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Guss, Director of Crisis Response at Sempris, as she sheds light on why a crisis plan alone won’t always save organizations in moments of disruption. Courtney unpacks surprising research showing that despite 97% of organizations regularly planning and training for crises, 76% still suffer significant impacts during incidents. She discusses how m...

KBI.Media is proud to announce a landmark partnership between KBKast, the flagship security podcast for leadership, and Vanta, the leading trust management platform.

In a dynamic and rapidly evolving media landscape, companies like Vanta are exploring innovative platforms to amplify their presence and impact. This partnership enables KBKast to:

• Invest in content development: Improve...

In this episode, we sit down with Graeme Neilson, Founder and Chief Research Officer at Siege, as he unpacks why the security industry often ignores the halting problem—a foundational concept in computer science that explains why software will always contain bugs and vulnerabilities. Graeme challenges the efficacy of awareness training programs, arguing that fundamental flaws in protocol...

In this episode, we sit down with Kavitha Mariappan, Chief Transformation Officer at Rubrik, as she unpacks data protection and the critical importance of cyber resilience. Kavitha challenges the industry’s tendency to hyper-focus on prevention and detection, advocating instead for a holistic approach that integrates resilience and recovery as boardroom imperatives. She shares insights f...

In this bonus episode, KB sits down with Sunny Rao, SVP, Asia Pacific at JFrog, Craig Wilson, Principal Cloud Platform Engineer at Iress, and Tal Zarfati, Architect Lead at JFrog Security. Together they discuss how to strengthen software supply chain security, modernising infrastructure through cloud migration to overcome legacy constraints, and the CISA-MITRE CVE funding scare.

Sunny Ra...

In this episode, we sit down with Paul O’Rourke, Chief Risk Officer at TabCorp, as he explores the evolving function of the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) and what it means for organizations today. Paul highlights the growing necessity for CROs to possess deep technology and cyber risk skills, emphasizing that these competencies are rapidly becoming non-negotiable in tech-reliant industries. H...

In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Herrin, Field CISO and Customer Advocate at F5, as he unpacks the evolving threat landscape around APIs and AI in today’s organizations. Chuck explores how APIs have transformed from simple plumbing into the primary attack surface, often outpacing defenders due to historic silos between security and development teams. He highlights the acceleration...

In this episode, we sit down with Norbert Kiss, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, from Delinea, as he unpacks the critical role of securing machine identities within a modern cybersecurity strategy. Norbert explores the immense growth of non-human identities—such as bots, AI agents, and APIs—that now vastly outnumber human identities, and the major risks this brings for organizations....

Martin Creighan (“Martin”) is Vice President, Asia Pacific at Commvault. He is responsible for organisational leadership, change management, business development and human resources for Commvault’s dynamic team in APAC.   

Martin is a highly experienced professional with a stellar record of achievement in senior leadership roles across the Australian technology sector. Having begun his p...

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Watts, Global Data Expert, as he explores the journey from storage to intelligent data infrastructure. Matt walks us through the four major technology waves that have shaped the industry: modular technologies, virtualization, cloud computing, and the dawn of intelligent data infrastructure driven by AI. He shares insights from his book, reflecting o...

In this episode, we sit down with Imran Husain, Chief Information Security Officer at MillerKnoll, as he discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats in the manufacturing sector. Imran explores the challenges that arise as manufacturing increasingly integrates with online technologies and IoT, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities posed by legacy systems and operational te...

In this episode, we sit down with Rose Alvarado, Regional Sales Manager, and Jenna Eagle, Solutions Engineer Lead, from Cribl as they unpack the evolving role of the security data pipeline and the future of the SOC. Rose and Jenna discuss the increasing demand for flexibility and control over data management, highlighting how organizations are moving away from vendor lock-in to gain bett...

In this episode, we sit down with Agnidipta Sarkar, Chief Evangelist at ColorTokens, as he explores why organizations should have invested in cyber defense yesterday. Agnidipta highlights the increasing pace and impact of cyberattacks despite rising cybersecurity spending, emphasizing that the real challenge is a matter of mindset rather than budget. He discusses the evolving role of boa...

In this episode, we sit down with Ivano Bongiovanni, General Manager at AUSCERT, as he unpacks the evolving landscape of the cybersecurity profession. Ivano discusses the shift towards developing complementary skills beyond technical expertise, emphasizing the value of communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership alongside core technical abilities. He explores the concep...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Keith Dorsey, founder and executive advisor at Boardroom Journey, as he discusses charting an intentional path toward corporate board service. Keith explores how board recruitment has evolved from a “club” of familiar faces to a more skills and strategy-based process, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, understanding one’s unique value, an...

In this episode, we sit down with Sam Mackenzie, cybersecurity committee member from the Australian Computer Society (ACS), as he explores the converging worlds of cyber and physical security and what it means for securing society into the future. Sam highlights the growing risks faced by critical infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of cross-functional collaboration between IT, op...

In this episode, we sit down with Helmut Dansachmueller, VP RFID Products Identification Technologies at HID, as he explores the growing need for passwordless authentication in safeguarding Australia’s healthcare industry. Helmut highlights the global nature of security threats, emphasizing that seamless, user-accepted MFA and FIDO-based systems are critical for protecting patient data w...