S1E9 - $32 billion?? Gee Wiz! Cyber Sidekicks EP#9

Episode Notes SPECIAL EPISODE This week is devoted to a deep-dive discussion about Google's announcement that it plans to acquire Wiz for $32 billion...! The news has been reported extensively (like... everywhere), so we take a deeper dive into what may (or may not) be behind the move, what it means for Google, its cybersecurity strategy and more... Links to some additional sources we reference: Security Tinkerer Ross Haleliuk’s blog post from July 2024: The Wizard Of Cyber: what is behind Wiz's success and what got the security industry craving for magic David Strom’s September 2022 article in CSO Online, CNAPP buyers guide: Top tools compared YOUTUBE CHANNEL Richmond Advisory Group’s YouTube channel is now live! Our YouTube channel is where we post videos of tradeshow and event visits, discussions with vendors and other folks in the industry, and some “behind the scenes” insights. The first pieces of content are already published: ·      A quick tour of the Cloud & Cybersecurity Expo in London on 12th March Three short discussions with some interesting technology vendors and service providers: ·      Yoav Cogen, CTO, Satori Cyber ·      Nico Sanguinetti, Inside Partner Account Manager, ESET UK ·      Ed Hume, Managing Director, Advanced Cyber Defence Systems (ACDS) RSAC 2025 RSAC 2025 – April 28 to May 1 – Moscone Center, San Francisco • We’ll be there! • Reach out if you would like to meet us – thanks to all of you who have done so already! Our calendar is filling up! • Vendors: we are always happy to have a chat • Newcomers to the industry: let’s grab a coffee and chat… CONTACT US Send us your comments, suggestions and feedback! Christina Richmond - [email protected] Rory Duncan - [email protected] Leave us a message! Want to leave some feedback and suggestions but would prefer not to write an email? You can leave us a voicemail (90 seconds max). We will share any that are not too spicy in the following episode. SpeakPipe link - https://www.speakpipe.com/Cyber_Sidekicks Or, send us an email: Christina Richmond – [email protected] Rory Duncan – [email protected] Subscribe to our Newsletter - "Signal, not noise" Our monthly newsletter is free to subscribers! Sign-up now at Richmond Advisory Group.   Technology we use Podcast Recording Platform – Cleanfeed.com Cyber Sidekicks Show Host – Podbean.com Edited & mastered in GarageBand