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Cloud Security Today
by Matthew Chiodi
The Cloud Security Today podcast features expert commentary and personal stories on the “how” side of cybersecurity. This is not a news program but rather a podcast that focuses on cyber leadership and understanding the threats most impacting organizations today.
Episodes
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The psychology of CISO
CISOs are accountable for cyber risk—but do they have the authority to change it? In this episode of Cloud Security Today, Matt sits down with cybersecurity researcher Raghav Singh to explore how organizational culture, power dynamics, and emerging AI capabilities shape security outcomes. Drawing...
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The AI harness
AI security has a hype problem. Every week brings a new headline about agents escaping sandboxes, AI replacing security teams, or models becoming “too smart” to control. But the more useful question for CISOs is much more practical: where do the actual security controls belong? In this episode, I...
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Cyber and the NY Giants
Christina Morillo shares her unconventional career journey from traditional IT to cybersecurity in the NFL, highlighting the importance of building trust, understanding business risk, and addressing misconceptions in cybersecurity. Christina's book: Zero Trust Networks
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Identity for AI agents
AI agents are moving from answering questions to taking action. That changes everything for identity and access management. In this episode, Ken Huang joins Matt to break down why traditional IAM was not built for agentic AI, where service accounts and OAuth scopes fall short, and what CISOs…
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The future of CISO
In this episode, Michael Piacente shares insights on career transitions in IT and security, the evolving role of CISOs, and the impact of AI on security talent and practices. Discover how community, storytelling, and strategic hiring shape the future of cybersecurity leadership. Resources The…
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AI agents and the future of cyber
Send a text Kelly Bissell shares his extensive experience in cybersecurity, from early internet security challenges to the transformative impact of AI and machine learning. Discover practical insights on risk management, organizational culture, and the future roles of cybersecurity professionals…
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From GTA to MFA
Send a text In this conversation, Nicole Dove shares her unique journey into the cybersecurity field, highlighting her transition from a finance and audit background to becoming a leader in information security at Riot Games. She discusses the importance of continuous learning, the challenges of...
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CISO burnout and boardroom truths
Send a text In this conversation, Rinki Sethi, a seasoned cybersecurity leader, shares her journey from being a CISO at major companies to her current role at Upwind Security. She discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the impact of AI, and the importance of community in the industry....
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Iron Maiden and cloud security
Send a text In this month's installment, Toni De La Fuente shares his journey into cybersecurity, detailing his early experiences with computers and his passion for hacking. He discusses the creation of Prowler, an open-source cloud security tool, and its differences from commercial solutions.…
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Navigating identity security
Send a text In this episode, Matt interviews Bel Lepe, CEO and co-founder of Cerby, discussing the challenges and opportunities in identity security. They explore the significance of disconnected applications, the impact of shadow IT, and the importance of automation and AI in enhancing security...
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The human side of cyber
Send a text In this conversation, Tammy Klotz discusses her journey as a leader and author, focusing on her book 'Leading with Empathy and Grace.' She shares insights on the importance of empathy, vulnerability, and authenticity in leadership and the challenges and rewards of writing a book. The...
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Principles in cyber leadership
Send a text In this conversation, MK Palmore shares insights from his diverse leadership journey, spanning the Marine Corps, FBI, and cybersecurity. He emphasizes the importance of a people-centered leadership approach, the balance between technical and leadership skills, and the significance of...
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Rethinking security awareness
Send a text In this conversation, Lance Spitzner shares his unique journey from a military tank officer to a pioneer in cybersecurity, detailing the evolution of his career and the inception of the Honeynet Project. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the human element in security,...
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Dr. Zero Trust on zero trust
Send a text In this conversation, Dr. Chase Cunningham, aka Dr. Zero Trust, shares his unique journey into the cybersecurity field, emphasizing the importance of purpose and self-care in a high-stress industry. He discusses the challenges of implementing zero trust strategies in organizations…
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Cybersecurity compensation 2025
Send a text In this conversation, Steve Martano discusses his journey from writing about baseball analytics to becoming a key player in cybersecurity executive search and strategy. He emphasizes the evolving role of CISOs, the importance of aligning with business objectives, and the need for…
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LLMs: risks, rewards, and realities
Send a text Nate Lee discusses his transition from a CISO role to fractional CISO work, emphasizing the importance of variety and exposure in his career. He delves into the rise of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), and the associated security concerns, including prompt injection…
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Tackling cyber & AI in the boardroom
Send a text Summary In this conversation, Chris Hetner discusses the evolving role of boards of directors in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for improved communication and understanding of cyber risks. He highlights the challenges boards face in adapting to new SEC rules and the importance of...
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Attracting and retaining cyber talent
Send a text Meg Anderson, the CISO at Principal Financial Group, discusses her 17-year tenure as a CISO and the factors contributing to her long-term success. She attributes her longevity to her passion for the job and the opportunities for growth and development at Principal. Meg emphasizes the...
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Microsoft 365 incident response
Send a text Purav Desai is a Microsoft 365 incident responder at a large financial institution (name withheld to protect the innocent). He shares his journey and expertise in the field. He explains how his early exposure to Microsoft security solutions and their constant innovation led him to...
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The world of purple teaming
Send a text This month, we welcome Eric Gagnon, Team Lead of Adversary Simulation, Purple Teaming, and Tradecraft Development at Desjardins. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to cybersecurity, including purple teaming, red teaming, blue teaming, and Eric's journey in...
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Building a SaaS security program
Send a text This month, we welcome Swathi Joshi, VP of SaaS Cloud Security at Oracle, to discuss key moments and decisions that shaped her career path, including rejections from Google and Twitter. She emphasizes the importance of learning from rejection and seeking feedback to improve. Swathi…
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Zombie identities: the hidden threat in your cloud
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, Sandy Bird, CTO and Co-Founder of Sonrai Security, joins the show to discuss identity security in the Cloud. Prior to Sonrai Security, Sandy co-founded Q1 Labs, which was acquired by IBM. He then became the CTO and helped IBM Security grow to $2B in...
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The future of cybersecurity in healthcare
Send a text Episode Summary Corey Elinburg, a cybersecurity leader, discusses the importance of approaching cybersecurity as a transformational force and empowering the business. He emphasizes the need to avoid draconian controls and adopt a mentality of finding solutions rather than saying no....
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Bonus: AI and data security
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, Global Head of InfoSec and GRC Strategy at VMWare, Ashish Suri, joins the show to discuss data security and AI. Ashish has over 20 years of experience in business transformation, cybersecurity, data privacy, and enterprise risk management. He has…
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The art of security transformation
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, CISO at Palo Alto Networks, Niall Browne, joins the show to talk about Security, Cloud, and AI. Before joining Palo Alto Networks, he served as the CSO of Cloud platforms for the past sixteen years, including as the CSO and CTO at Workday. Today, Niall...
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Cybersecurity's secret weapon
Send a text Episode Summary In this episode, Jerich Beason, CISO at WM, joins the show to discuss becoming a CISO. Before joining WM, Jerich served in various roles at Lockheed Martin, RSA, Capital One, AECOM, and Deloitte. Jerich talks about how he tailored his roles throughout his career,...
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Security is a process
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, Co-Founder and CTO of Gutsy, John Morello, joins Matt to talk about Process Mining in Cybersecurity. Before co-founding Gutsy, John served as the CTO of Twistlock and VP of Product for Prisma Cloud. John holds multiple cybersecurity patents and is an...
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The Talent Shortage That Doesn’t Exist
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, Best Selling author of Cyber for Builders and blogger Ross Haleliuk joins the show to talk about his writing on the cybersecurity industry. Ross is active in the cybersecurity ecosystem as a startup advisor and angel investor, currently leading the VIS...
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30 years in cybersecurity
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, InfoSec veteran, Aaron Turner, joins the show to talk about everything from Cloud to AI. Over the past three decades, Aaron has served as Security Strategist at Microsoft, Co-Founder and CEO of RFinity, Co-Founder and CEO of Terreo, VP of Security...
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The New SEC Rule
Send a text Episode Summary In this episode, Special Advisor for Cyber Risk at the NACD, Christopher Hetner, returns to the show to discuss the new SEC cybersecurity rules. Chris has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, helping protect industries, infrastructures, and economies, serving…
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The AI Episode
Send a text Episode Summary In today’s episode, AI Safety Initiative Chair at Cloud Security Alliance, Caleb Sima, joins Matt to talk about some of the myths surrounding the quickly evolving world of AI. With two decades of experience in the cybersecurity industry, Caleb has held many high-level...
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SBOMs: Good but less than a silver bullet
Send a text Episode Summary On today’s episode, Senior Advisor and Strategist at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Allan Friedman, joins Matt to discuss SBOMs. As Senior Advisor and Strategist at CISA, Allan coordinates the global cross-sector community efforts around software...
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AppSec: Engineering, Attackers, and Defense
Send a text Episode Summary In today’s episode, AppSec CTO at Palo Alto Networks, Daniel Krivelevich, joins Matt to talk about AppSec for the modern engineering ecosystem. Daniel is a Cybersecurity expert and problem solver with a proven track record from working with numerous enterprises across...
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Securing Democracy: DNC's Cyber Cop
Send a text On today’s episode, CSO at the Democratic National Committee, Steve Tran, joins Matt to talk about magic, AI, and cybersecurity. As the CSO for the DNC, Steve leads their IT, physical, and cybersecurity strategy. When not defending against dedicated adversaries, Steve can be found…
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Open Source Security: A Deep Dive
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, the Co-Founder and CEO of Endor Labs, Varun Badhwar, joins Matt to talk about software supply chain security. Varun has a proven track record of building and leading enterprise security companies across Product Strategy, Marketing, Technical Sales, and...
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Accelerating security maturity
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, AWS Security Practice Manager, Chad Lorenc, joins Matt to talk about Cloud Security. Chad has spent over 20 years building and implementing security programs for numerous organizations, ranging from global Fortune 500 infrastructure teams to...
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Cloud Native Security: A Year in Review
Send a text On this episode, the Chief Security Officer of Cloud at Palo Alto Networks, Bob West, joins Matt to discuss Palo Alto Network's latest State of Cloud Native Security Report. Bob joined Palo Alto Networks after more than 20 years in leadership roles with banks, product companies, and...
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Book review: CISO Evolution
Send a text On this episode, the Founder of CISO Evolution LLC, Matthew Sharp, joins Matt to talk about his book, CISO Evolution. Prior to founding CISO Evolution LLC, Matt served as a strategic advisor to CISOs of Fortune 500 and global institutions. He holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in...
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Unraveling unmanageable apps
Send a text On this episode, co-founder and CEO of Cerby, Belsasar Lepe, joins Matt to talk about unmanageable applications (apps that don't support critical security standards like SSO and SCIM). Belsasar was previously the Head of Product at Impira, where he led the company's product life…
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SEC-retly Telling All: The New Cyber-Disclosure Rules
Send a text Episode Summary On this episode, Matt speaks with Senior Executive, Board Director, and leader in Cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance, Chris Hetner about cybersecurity and the newly-proposed SEC cybersecurity rules. With over 25 years of experience in the...
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Cloud Threat Report Vol 6
Send a text This episode of the Cloud Security Today podcast welcomes back favorite special guests Jay Chen and Nathaniel “Q” Quist to unpack the latest Cloud Threat Report. Join host Matt Chiodi as he shares insights from the report and analyzes the current state of cloud security. Beginning…
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Pockets of Innovation
Send a text Pockets of Innovation with John Chavanne Episode Summary On this episode, Solutions Architect at Palo Alto Networks, John Chavanne, joins Matt to talk about his career of innovation. John’s career spans over 20 years at HSBC before transitioning into DevOps and Cloud Solutions at Palo...
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What Serverless Can Do For You
Send a text What Serverless Can Do For You? With Mark Gould Episode Summary On this episode, Cloud Security Engineer at Manhattan Associates, Mark Gould, joins Matt to talk about serverless computing. Mark is a Cybersecurity specialist, with a focus on the Google Cloud Platform, and is a…
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Book Review: Startup Secure
Send a text Book Review: Startup Secure with Chris Castaldo Episode Summary On this episode, CISO at Crossbeam and Author of Startup Secure: Baking Cybersecurity into your Company from Founding to Exit, Chris Castaldo, joins Matt to talk about startups and security. Chris is an industry-wide...
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The Software Factory
Send a text S2E8 - The Software Factory with Chris Hughes Episode Summary On this episode, CISO and Co-Founder of Aquia, Chris Hughes, joins Matt to talk about building security in the cloud using automation and compliance. Chris’s career spans over 20 years in the IT/Cybersecurity industry, as...
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Zero trust with no FUD
Send a text In today’s episode, the Creator of Zero Trust, John Kindervag, joins Matt on the show to discuss implementing Zero Trust in your organization. While at Forrester Research in 2010, John developed Zero Trust, promising adequate and effective protection of an organization’s most valuable...
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Matt joins a startup
Send a text This episode of the Cloud Security Today podcast is a little different from the others because this time host Matthew Chiodi gives the interviewer’s seat over to Yousuf Khan and they talk about an exciting new development in Matt’s career. Matt announces a big career move and talks...
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MITRE + Cloud
Send a text As the world of cloud security continues to progress at high speed, new challenges and threats arise and morph on a constant basis. The MITRE Corporation is a body tasked by the US government with solving some of the largest threats in cybersecurity and beyond, and we are very lucky…
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Building security natively
Send a text Originally recorded in September of 2021...today’s guest is Justin Berman, the Vice President of Infrastructure and IT and the CISO at Thirty Madison. Thirty Madison is aiming to be a platform that everyone can use to deal with their chronic healthcare needs. Justin’s main focus is on...
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What Is Threat Intelligence?
Send a text In this episode (originally recorded in November of 2021) we speak with Palo Alto Networks, VP of Threat Intel, Ryan Olson. Ryan helps define what threat intelligence actually is and how to get started building a program. He aptly reminds us that producing threat intel for the sake of...
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The Cloud Security Today podcast features expert commentary and personal stories on the “how” side of cybersecurity. This is not a news program but rather a podcast that focuses on cyber leadership and understanding the threats most impacting organizations today.
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