CYBR.SEC.CAST

Join CYBR.SEC.CON. cofounders Michael and Sam each week as they chat with conference speakers about the latest topics and trends in the cybersecurity space.

CYBR.SEC.CAST is a technology podcast hosted by CYBR.SEC.Media, with 73 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.

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  Episode #71

  Emotional Support Co-Hosts with Jennifer (JJ) Jabbusch and Drew Conry-Murray

  Aug 5, 202638 minS4

  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 IT professionals. The group also discusses the importance of community-driven education, collaboration between security and infrastructure teams, supporting the next generation of practitioners, and creating opportunities for professionals to learn and connect. Things Mentioned: VAX - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAX Packet Pushers - https://packetpushers.net Packet Protectors - https://packetpushers.net/podcast/packet-protector/ JJ’s HOU.SEC.CON. Keynote - https://youtu.be/7mrDeBWdQoI YOUTH.SEC.CON. - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/youth-sec-con Packet Protector Slack Channel - https://packetpushers.net/community/ JJ’s CYBR.SEC.CON. Talk, “Wi-Fi 7 Is Not Just Another Upgrade: What Security Teams Need to Know Before You Deploy” will take place on September 16, 2026, at 10:00am in room 360 Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Jennifer (JJ) Jabusch Guest: Drew Conry-Murray Director: Bill Brenner Producer: Lauren Andrus Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify YouTube Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded CYBR.Signal Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

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  Episode #67

  Why Usage Intelligence is the Missing Layers in Enterprise AI Security with Harmonic Security CEO Alastair Paterson

  Jun 24, 202630 minS2

  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 Harmonic is helping organizations gain visibility and control over AI usage. Sponsored by Harmonic Security Things Mentioned: Harmonic Security – https://www.harmonic.security CYBR.SEC.CON. Tickets - https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/attendee/index.cfm?ID=iV8mb8T Crew Member Application - https://www.cybrseccon.com/jointhecrew CYBR.SEC.CON. Speakers (Partial List) - https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/program/Wh1YEUW/index.cfm?pgid=761 CYBR.SEC.CON. Lightning Talk CFP - https://www.cybrseccon.com/callforpapers CYBR.SEC.CON. Sponsorship - https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/exhibitor/index.cfm?ID=7nYn7df Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guest: Alastair Paterson Producer: Bill Brenner Music by: August Honey Keep up with our Conferences and Events: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Support CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify Listen to our other shows: CYBR.HAK.CAST CYBR.Minded Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec Packet Pushers CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast Kill Chain Radio The Phillip Wylie Show Vulnerable U

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  Episode #69

  CYBR.SEC.CAST Episode 69: Crush Security

  Jun 8, 202637 minS2

  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. SHOW NOTES: Things Mentioned: Crush Security website: https://www.crushsecurity.com/ Upcoming CYBR.SEC.Community events: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/conference/ CYBR.SEC.Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybr-sec-careers/about/ fundraisers: Cards for a Cause: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cybr-sec-careers_cybrseccareers-nonprofit-cybersecurity-activity-7436794892787359744-v4Cz Proceeds support CYBR.SEC.Careers mission is to build a strong, diverse workforce by providing career exposure, access to education and certifications, and mentorship for students and veterans pursuing careers in cybersecurity. EPISODE 69 Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Sponsor Disclosure Michael Farnum introduces Crush Security as the episode sponsor and frames the discussion around real-world CISO challenges involving cybersecurity purchasing and vendor management. 05:00 – Joshua Jones' Cybersecurity Journey Jones recounts entering cybersecurity during the early days of MFA, building global sales and consulting organizations, and eventually identifying inefficiencies in the reseller ecosystem that inspired Crush Security. 09:15 – Josh Johnson's Path from Digital Forensics to AI Johnson discusses his background in computer forensics, incident response, consulting, and cybersecurity leadership before co-founding Crush Security. 11:45 – John Barrow's Evolution from Military Intelligence to CISO Barrow explains how his nontraditional background became a leadership advantage, helping him bridge communication gaps between security teams and executive leadership. 17:00 – The Hidden Cost of Security Tool Sprawl The group examines how organizations accumulate overlapping technologies, duplicate capabilities, and unnecessary spending while struggling to understand what they actually own. 21:30 – Why Traditional VAR Models Fall Short Jones argues that too many reseller relationships remain transactional and fail to provide the strategic guidance security leaders need. 24:30 – Using AI to Evaluate Security Products Johnson explains how Crush maps cybersecurity products, controls, compliance frameworks, and capabilities to help organizations identify gaps, overlaps, and alternatives. 29:00 – The Coming Explosion of Security Categories The panel discusses how AI is enabling vendors to rapidly expand into adjacent markets, creating even more confusion for buyers evaluating security platforms. 33:30 – Crush Security's Vision for a 'Super VAR' Jones outlines the company's vision of combining AI, security architecture, contract intelligence, and procurement guidance into a unified platform for security leaders. 35:20 – Final Thoughts The panel closes by reflecting on why cybersecurity procurement remains largely unsolved and why data-driven decision making may finally change that reality. Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com Keep up with CYBR.SEC.CON.: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram Check out our Conferences and Events: CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. EXEC.SEC.CON. CSC User Group Support or apply to our Scholarship Program: TAB Cyber Foundation Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Spotify In this episode: Host: Michael Farnum Host: Sam Van Ryder Guests: Josh Jones , Josh Johnson , John Barrow Production and editing: Bill Brenner Music by: August Honey

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  Episode #66

  CYBR.SEC.CAST Episode 66: Wendy Nather

  Apr 7, 202626 minS2

  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 get shared due to trust, legal, and cultural barriers. Until the industry starts capturing and learning from these quieter wins, it will continue optimizing for failure instead of understanding success. SHOW NOTES: Things Mentioned: The Security Poverty Line: https://www.scrut.io/post/risk-grustlers-ep-20-the-security-poverty-line 1Password talks and expo activity during RSAC 2026: https://1password.com/blog/rsa-2026-leading-the-way-to-secure-agentic-ai Upcoming CYBR.SEC.Community events: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/conference/ CYBR.SEC.Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybr-sec-careers/about/ fundraisers: Cards for a Cause: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cybr-sec-careers_cybrseccareers-nonprofit-cybersecurity-activity-7436794892787359744-v4Cz CYBR CLAY SHOOT: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cybr-sec-careers_cybrclayshoot-cybersecurity-cybercareers-activity-7435353518951084033-1iw9 Proceeds support CYBR.SEC.Careers mission is to build a strong, diverse workforce by providing career exposure, access to education and certifications, and mentorship for students and veterans pursuing careers in cybersecurity. EPISODE 66 Timestamps: 00:00 – 01:30 – Intro, guest setup, and Wendy Nather background 01:30 – 07:00 – CyberSecCon announcements and community initiatives 07:00 – 09:30 – Wendy’s early career: liberal arts → sysadmin → Switzerland 09:30 – 12:30 – Transition into cybersecurity and global security leadership 12:30 – 15:30 – Analyst career, Duo Security, Cisco, and 1Password 15:30 – 18:30 – Career philosophy: ditching the ladder, focusing on impact 18:30 – 22:00 – Current role: advising, speaking, training, and strategy work 22:00 – 25:30 – RSA talk intro: “Less Blood, More Bits” concept 25:30 – 31:00 – The power of near-miss stories and why they matter 31:00 – 36:00 – Real-world near-miss examples and lessons learned 36:00 – 41:00 – Threat intelligence sharing challenges and trust barriers 41:00 – 45:00 – ISACs vs. informal “steak and ale” intelligence sharing 45:00 – 49:00 – Why scaling trust and sharing remains unsolved 49:00 – End – Wrap-up and closing thoughts Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com

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  Episode #65

  ICIT’s Val Moon: Fixing Cybersecurity’s Workforce Problem is Essential for National Security

  Mar 24, 202631 minS4

  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. Things Mentioned: Website for ICIT: https://www.icitech.org/ Upcoming CYBR.SEC.Community events: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/conference/ CYBR.SEC.Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybr-sec-careers/about/ fundraisers: Cards for a Cause: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cybr-sec-careers_cybrseccareers-nonprofit-cybersecurity-activity-7436794892787359744-v4Cz CYBR CLAY SHOOT: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cybr-sec-careers_cybrclayshoot-cybersecurity-cybercareers-activity-7435353518951084033-1iw9 Proceeds support CYBR.SEC.Careers mission is to build a strong, diverse workforce by providing career exposure, access to education and certifications, and mentorship for students and veterans pursuing careers in cybersecurity. Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at media@cscgroupllc.com Keep up with CYBR.SEC.CON.: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media: LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram Check out our Conferences and Events: CYBR.SEC.CON. OT.SEC.CON. CYBR.HAK.CON. EXEC.SEC.CON. CSC User Group Support CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts CYBR.SEC.Careers Apply to the CYBR.SEC.Careers Scholarship Taylor Austin Broussard Memorial Scholarship Listen to our other show: CYBR.HAK.CAST Thank you to our Media Partners: CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network) UtilSec CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode Podcast Cyber Distortion Podcast '>

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