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EPISODE · Sep 21, 2025 · 41 MIN

#38 - The Overlooked Web2 Threats in Crypto with Berachain's CISO, J.M. Porup

from The Web3 Watchdogs · host Cyvers Podcast

Michael Pearl interviews J.M. Porup, the CISO of Berachain, discussing the critical intersection of Web2 and Web3 security. They explore the importance of addressing Web2 vulnerabilities to prevent Web3 compromises, the evolving landscape of security in the crypto space, and the implications of high-profile hacks. J.M. shares insights on the security roles within blockchain projects, the regulatory environment, and the future of stablecoins, emphasizing the need for robust security measures as the industry grows.Chapters:(02:13) Why Web2 Security Still Matters in Web3(05:01) Inside Berachain’s Security Philosophy(10:51) The Real-World Challenges of Web3 Security(15:21) What CISOs Actually Do in Blockchain Projects(18:41) Post-Mortem: What Recent Hacks Tell Us(24:18) The Overlooked Web2 Threats in DeFi(26:30) Why Compliance ≠ Security(33:10) Stablecoins, Risk, and the Road AheadThe Podcast is sponsored by Cyvers - the leader in threat prevention and mitigation in Web3, leveraging AI-driven technology to help industry leaders like Ledger, BitGo, 21Shares, and Crypto[.]com prevent hacks, fraud, scams, and compliance challenges. Cyvers’s solutions provide pre-emptive protection against malicious activity across the Web3 space. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cyvers.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠

Michael Pearl interviews J.M. Porup, the CISO of Berachain, discussing the critical intersection of Web2 and Web3 security. They explore the importance of addressing Web2 vulnerabilities to prevent Web3 compromises, the evolving landscape of security in the crypto space, and the implications of high-profile hacks. J.M. shares insights on the security roles within blockchain projects, the regulatory environment, and the future of stablecoins, emphasizing the need for robust security measures as the industry grows.Chapters:(02:13) Why Web2 Security Still Matters in Web3(05:01) Inside Berachain’s Security Philosophy(10:51) The Real-World Challenges of Web3 Security(15:21) What CISOs Actually Do in Blockchain Projects(18:41) Post-Mortem: What Recent Hacks Tell Us(24:18) The Overlooked Web2 Threats in DeFi(26:30) Why Compliance ≠ Security(33:10) Stablecoins, Risk, and the Road AheadThe Podcast is sponsored by Cyvers - the leader in threat prevention and mitigation in Web3, leveraging AI-driven technology to help industry leaders like Ledger, BitGo, 21Shares, and Crypto[.]com prevent hacks, fraud, scams, and compliance challenges. Cyvers’s solutions provide pre-emptive protection against malicious activity across the Web3 space. Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cyvers.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book a call⁠⁠⁠⁠

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