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In this episode, we sit down with David Wiseman, Vice President of Secure Communications at BlackBerry, as he discusses the growing challenges around digital sovereignty and trust in consumer messaging apps. David explores the limitations and risks of using platforms like Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram for sensitive or official communications, highlighting issues such as identity spoofin...

In this episode, we sit down with Anand Pashupathy, Vice President and General Manager of Product Assurance and Security at Intel, as he discusses the current state of enterprise security, emphasizing growing concerns around data exfiltration, IP leakage, and the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks fueled by AI. He provides insight into how technologies such as Intel SGX and TDX a...

In this episode, we sit down with Doris Spielthenner, Managing Director and Regional Manager APAC from SMA Australia, as she discusses the intersection of cybersecurity and Australia’s push towards net zero energy. Doris emphasizes the need for harmonization of cybersecurity standards across Australia and explores how decentralized renewable energy networks require robust cybersecurity m...

In this episode, we sit down with Ginny Badanes, General Manager of Democracy Forward at Microsoft, as she discusses the multifaceted threats posed by nation-state actors around elections, particularly the use of AI in influence operations. Ginny highlights the critical need for society to adopt a healthy skepticism toward information, scrutinizing the trustworthiness of sources and the ...

In this bonus episode, we sit down with Mick Dunne, Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, Ben Lamont, Chief Data Officer & Helen Schneider Commander, ACCCE and Human Exploitation for the Australian Federal Police and Leigh Williams, Chief Information Officer, Information and Technology Executive at Brisbane Catholic Education. Together they discuss the function of the Customer Securit...

In this bonus episode, we sit down with Bret Arsenault, Corporate Vice President and Chief Cybersecurity Advisor at Microsoft, Janice Le, GM of Microsoft Security, Compliance, Identity & Privacy, and Chris Lloyd-Jones, Head of Architect & Strategy in the Office of the CTO from Avanade. Together they discuss Microsoft’s Secure Future Initiative (SFI), securing AI, and the culture ...

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Gillis, SVP and General Manager of the Security, Data Center, Internet and Cloud Infrastructure Group at Cisco, as he explores the future of cybersecurity and networking. Tom discusses the transformative impact of AI on the industry, highlighting the unprecedented level of innovation it brings alongside the potential challenges, such as cybercriminal...

In this episode, we sit down with Gerry Sillars, Vice President APJ from Semperis, as he discusses Semperis’ Holiday Ransomware Report. Gerry delves into the constant threat posed by attackers who don’t take holidays, emphasizing the need for organizations to protect their networks and systems at all times. He highlights the startling statistics from the report, such as 69% of ransomware...

In this episode, we sit down with Grant Bourzikas, Chief Security Officer from Cloudflare, as he shares what lessons he learned from 2024. Grant emphasizes the industry’s need to move beyond outdated technology to enhance security postures and reduce complexities. He discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on security, the challenges of leveraging AI, and the necessity for organi...

In this episode, we sit down with David Gee, advisor at JS Careers, Bain & Company, and Emertel, as he shares insights on aspiring and growing into a CISO. David delves into the importance of international experiences, driving change, and effectively communicating with boards as key traits of a true leader. He reflects on personal experiences that shaped his leadership journey, empha...

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new addition to our podcast family on KBI.FM: DevSecOps, brought to you by Cordant.

Hosted by the insightful trio of Tom Walker (the infrastructure tragic), Scott Fletcher (the security ninja), and James Vincent (the cloud alchemist), this show promises to deliver a deep dive into the world of cloud, security, and infrastructure.

Here are 3 ke...

“The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this interview are solely Vishwanath Nair’s and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies, or positions of his employer, clients, or any affiliated organizations.”

In this episode, we sit down with Vishwanath Nair, Head of Cyber Risk and Compliance at Baptist Care, as he explores the evolving partnership between IT and business. Vishwa...

In this episode, we sit down with Shannon Murphy, Senior Manager, Global Security and Risk Strategy from Trend Micro, as she explores the C-suite security challenges facing organizations today. Shannon emphasizes the importance of proactivity in cybersecurity, highlighting the shift from a reactive to a predictive approach to anticipate and counteract adversary strategies. We delve into ...

In this episode, we sit down with Fred Thiele, Chief Information Security Officer from Interactive, as he discusses the importance of cybersecurity for business resilience. Fred delves into the concept of business resilience, emphasizing the need to prepare for worst-case scenarios to ensure continuity during crises. He explains that understanding critical systems and establishing a clea...

In this episode, we sit down with David Trossell, CEO and CTO of Bridgeworks, as he discusses the advancement of WAN acceleration technology and its impact on data transfer speeds. David explores the historical evolution from broadband connectivity to modern-day WAN acceleration, highlighting the limitations of traditional WAN optimization methods. He explains how AI-driven parallelizati...

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of KBI.FM, our dedicated podcast network and channel aimed at creating a specialized precinct for cybersecurity podcasts.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Expanding Beyond KBKAST: While our flagship podcast, KBKAST, remains a key focus, KBI,FM allows us to introduce a variety of valuable content outside of our own podcast, shedding light on areas t...

In this episode, we sit down with Mark “Squiz” Squirrell, keynote speaker from Global Frontline, as he shares insights from his journey from Arafat to Everest. Mark emphasizes the importance of making early decisions and being flexible when dealing with unforeseen variables. He discusses the critical role of soft skills in building effective relationships, both within and outside organiz...

In this episode, we sit down with Kobi Leins and Kate Carruthers, directors from Info Sphere Education, as they delve into the intertwining issues of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Kobi discusses how AI can expedite security breaches and the need for cybersecurity professionals to understand and mitigate AI-induced vulnerabilities. Kate expands on this by highlighting the uti...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ivano Bongiovanni, General Manager at AUSCERT, as he discusses how to get the most from maturity-based and risk-based approaches in the cybersecurity arena. Ivano delves into the importance of balancing both approaches to enhance cyber resilience, the role of organizational size and industry mandates, and the need for critical assessment of cyber ris...