Cyber Inspiration

Cyber Inspiration podcast explores the minds of CTOs and CEOs, at the time they started their cyber security companies. We find out what happened in their technical or personal lives that motivated them to start the company. Cyber Inspiration will also cover social, technological and business aspects.This show is affiliated with https://www.security-architecture.org/ podcast!Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/cyber_Inspiration_2022

Cyber Inspiration is a technology podcast hosted by Evgeniy Kharam and Security Architecture, with 95 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Evgeniy Kharam and Security Architecture hosts Cyber Inspiration, a technology show with 95 episodes published.

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  Episode #95

  The Reality of Startup Life with Graham Neray, CEO of Oso

  Jun 16, 202622 min

  Graham Neray, Co-Founder and CEO of Oso, joins Cyber Inspiration to discuss the realities of startup life and what it takes to build a company through uncertainty. Unlike many founders who begin with a specific problem they are passionate about solving, Graham shares that his journey started with a desire to build something meaningful and create his own path. From early conversations with the founder of MongoDB to raising venture capital and navigating pivots, Graham provides an honest look at the founder experience. Topics include: Entrepreneurship and startup decision-making Product-market fit myths and realities Raising venture capital Lessons from failed product ideas Startup hiring challenges Leadership under uncertainty Customer-driven product development AI in recruiting and hiring Managing founder stress and setbacks Advice Graham would give his younger self A thoughtful conversation for anyone interested in startups, technology, leadership, and growth.

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  Episode #94

  From Nuclear Weapons Systems to Cybersecurity Leadership with Kevin Spease

  May 26, 202622 min

  In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, Evgeniy Kharam speaks with Kevin Spease, founder of ISSE Services, about cybersecurity in highly sensitive military environments and what it truly means to build security into systems from day one. Kevin shares how working on the Minuteman III missile program shifted his view of cybersecurity from compliance-driven documentation to engineering-driven protection. He explains why “security baked in” matters far more than simply checking boxes. The discussion also dives into: FedRAMP and government cybersecurity requirements Supply chain security risks Growing a cybersecurity company organically over 20 years The importance of honesty, ethics, and curiosity in hiring Why soft skills matter in technical environments Advice for veterans transitioning into cybersecurity careers Leadership lessons from difficult moments and uncertainty This episode is packed with practical insights for cybersecurity professionals, founders, engineers, veterans, and anyone interested in critical infrastructure security.

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  Episode #93

  Zero Trust Done Right: Why Most Initiatives Fail and How to Fix Them

  Mar 22, 202624 min

  In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, Evgeniy Kharam is joined by John Spiegel, Jaye Tillson, and Graham Ludlow, authors of Zero Trust Done Right: A practitioner’s guide to zero trust security in the age of AI. Based on decades of real world experience, they break down why most Zero Trust initiatives fail and what organizations need to do differently. This is not a technical deep dive. It is a practical conversation about leadership, communication, and execution. We cover: • Why Zero Trust is a business initiative, not an IT project • The human side of Zero Trust and why culture matters • How to communicate with executives and gain buy in • Why most initiatives never get finished • How to position Zero Trust without even using the term • Lessons learned from real world failures If you are attending RSA, you can meet the authors and get your copy signed: • Monday at the Cloud Security Alliance event • Wednesday at the RSA Bookstore Grab the book here

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  Episode #92

  Trust on the Edge: Why IoT Security Starts at Day One

  Mar 18, 202632 min

  In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, Evgeniy Kharam sits down with David Sequino and Bill Lattin of OmniTrust (formally INTEGRITY Security Services - ISS), and authors of Trust on the Edge: The New Front Line in IoT Cybersecurity . With decades of experience in cryptography and embedded systems, David and Bill share how a real world manufacturing challenge led them to build solutions focused on securing connected devices. As everything from vehicles to medical devices becomes connected, cybersecurity is no longer optional. It must be built into products from the very beginning. This conversation explores why embedded security is different from enterprise security, how the attack surface is rapidly expanding, and why leadership must take responsibility for security across the entire product lifecycle.

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  Episode #91

  Building Through Crashes, Crises, and Comebacks with Stanley Li

  Mar 2, 202635 min

  In this episode of Cyber Inspiration, Evgeniy Kharam sits down with Stanley Li, Founder of Netswitch Technology Management, to unpack a 30 year journey through technology, entrepreneurship, and cyber governance. Born in Hong Kong, educated in England, and building his career in San Francisco, Stanley’s path was anything but linear. From bartending at a yacht club to becoming a cable puller, to network architect, to founder during the dot com era, his story reflects persistence, risk, and reinvention. We discuss: • Starting at the bottom and learning the industry from the ground up • Launching a company in 2000 just as the dot com crash hit • Building early voice recognition technology before the iPhone existed • The emotional toll of failed partnerships • Trust but verify in business relationships • Why entrepreneurship is different when it is your own money • How cyber governance became the next chapter • The vision behind their open source Risk Indicator data visualization tool Stanley also shares powerful advice about staying focused, elevating awareness, and protecting your character in business. If you are navigating leadership, startups, or cybersecurity strategy, this episode is a masterclass in resilience. ---- Read more on Netswitch: https://www.netswitch.net Connect with Stanley Li: https://www.linkedin.com/in/netswitchstanleyli/ Connect with Evgeniy Kharam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekharam/

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