SecDataOps Cast

Join Query CISO Neal Bridges as he explores the world of SecDataOps with different guests each episode. What is SecDataOps? Who should care about it? Wait, wasn’t it a throwaway joke?

SecDataOps Cast is a technology podcast hosted by Query, with 17 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.

Query hosts SecDataOps Cast, a technology show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Security Operations in a Post-AI World

  May 9, 20251h 1mS1

  <p>Join Neal Bridges on SecDataOpsCast Episode 17 as he sits down with cybersecurity veteran Alan White, an 18-year Army signals officer turned Dell Secureworks, Digital 14, Mandiant & Google leader, to unpack “Security Operations in a Post-AI World.” </p><p><br/></p><p>They discuss:</p>How the explosion of dashboards and data sources has made SOC work more complexReal-world generative AI use cases for threat intelligence, triage and incident responseLessons learned from RSA on the state of vendor AI hype versus practical promiseBuilding trust in AI-powered security tools and avoiding “hallucinations”The evolving split between the “science” (automatable tasks) and the “art” (human jud...

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  Episode #16

  SecDataOpsCast Fight Night — AI in the SOC

  Apr 14, 202555 minS1

  <p>Welcome to a special edition of the #SecDataOpsCast, where things are about to get real.<br/><br/>In this no-holds-barred episode, host Neal Bridges brings together two powerhouse CISOs for a head-to-head debate on one of the hottest topics in cybersecurity today: AI in the Security Operations Center (SOC).<br/><br/>👥 Kyu Kwak – CISO at Pearson<br/>👥 Rudy R. – CISO/CPO at Avant<br/><br/>With AI flooding the cybersecurity market, the big question looms:<br/>Is AI the future of security operations, or just another overhyped silver bullet?<br/><br/>Expect sharp insights, bold opinions, and zero fluff — as Neal mode...

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  Episode #15

  SecDataOps Workshop p2: Something About the Analysis Phase

  Mar 19, 20251h 3mS1

  <p>In this episode of SecDataOpsCast, Neal Bridges and Jonathan Rau take a deep dive into the evolving world of security data operations.</p><p>Hear recent experiences from hands-on consulting engagements, detailing how organizations handle (or sometimes mishandle) security data — from gathering logs to building effective data flow diagrams.</p><p>Jon and Neal deliver tried and tested strategies, techniques, and contrasting methods they use to navigate complex security architectures. They also explore current industry shifts, such as Google’s latest developments in cloud security and acquisition strategies. Hear clear context on how these trends affect day-to-day operations.</p>

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  Episode #14

  Security vs The Business: Finding the Balance

  Feb 13, 20251h 2mS1

  <p>Being a CISO means constantly walking a tightrope while balancing technology, business goals, and risk. But how do you make the right calls in a high-stakes environment?<br/><br/>On this episode of SecDataOpsCast, hear Query CISO Neal Bridges and Avant CISO Rudy Ristich as they explore:<br/><br/>• Navigating operations teams’ demands for new tech & capabilities<br/>• Weighing costs of technology investments, incident response, and staffing<br/>• Defining risk tolerance and making peace with it<br/><br/>Don't miss this conversation between two of the best CISOs in the industry!</p>

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  Episode #13

  Welcome to 2025

  Jan 9, 202553 minS1

  <p>Hear Query CISO Neal Bridges and Query CEO Matt Eberhart pick on insights, reflections, and predictions:<br/><br/> 🔮 What did we get right in 2024 — and where did predictions go to die?<br/> 📉 What went wrong, and how can we learn from it?<br/> 🛡 What’s next for SecDataOps in a rapidly evolving landscape?<br/> 🏢 Are more acquisitions and consolidations on the horizon?<br/> 🌐 Will the US strike back against state-sponsored APTs?<br/> 🏛 How will the new administration shape tech and security policy?<br/><br/>Let’s kick off 2025 with clarity and purpose!<br/><br/></p>

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