PODCAST · technology
Let’s Converge
by Tanium
Ransomware, cyberwarfare, supply chain hacks—today’s headlines are full of dire warnings related to cybersecurity and digital transformation. But where are the solutions?LET’S CONVERGE is a podcast dedicated to exploring the ways top business and tech leaders are meeting today’s complex security challenges. Join thought leaders from Tanium, an industry innovator in security software, as they discuss the latest cyber trends and strategies with C-suite executives, CISOs, CIOs, and an array of revolutionary thinkers and award-winning journalists.
Episodes
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23: From TikTok to AI Regs – How U.S. Cyber Policy Can Guide Enterprises
International cyber adviser Richard J. Harknett returns to the podcast with more guidance for enterprise leaders on today’s latest cyber concerns, including TikTok (it’s a serious threat), inevitable AI regulations (they can actually spur business opportunity), and why he’s determined “to get rid...
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22: Adapting the “Defend Forward” Cyber Policy for Business
It's better to be active than reactive. That idea, once considered radical, is now the guiding principle in today’s U.S. cyber policy and one our allies are starting to adopt. But it’s not just for nation-states – businesses can benefit from it too, says Richard J. Harknett, Ph.D., an…
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21: Ethical AI – How (and How Much) We Can Rely On It
AI philosopher and designer Josh Bachynski breaks down some of the basics of AI, from how it works and why it sometimes gets “dumber” over time, to first-mover advantage and why young people should be “playing with AI like crazy.” Host: Doug Thompson, chief education architect, Tanium Guest: Josh...
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20: How (and Why) to Make Friends with Your Cyber Insurer
Unlike other forms of insurance that you buy and then tuck away in hopes of never having to deal with it, cyber insurance “is an ongoing dialogue between a carrier and policy holder,” says Peter Hedberg, a vp at Corvus Insurance. Here’s how to get that dialogue started. For transcript and show...
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19: Meet Shadow AI, the Rising New Threat
Shadow AI looks to be just as dangerous as shadow IT – if not more so. The challenge is to establish strong AI guidelines that don’t limit business goals or slow down your velocity. Join us for the second of our two-part series. For transcript and show notes, click here for the episode page on...
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18: Shining a Light on Shadow IT
Learn how NeuEon CISO Candy Alexander fights shadow IT with an accurate asset inventory and a grip on business strategy. And why co-host Stephanie Aceves doesn’t believe in discipline. (She’ll explain.) Here’s part 1 of a two-part series on shadow IT, cybersecurity’s longtime foe, and the…
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17: Copilot AI and the Steps to Transform Your Enterprise
Dona Sarkar, who goes by the title of chief troublemaker at Microsoft, explains how to effectively adopt Microsoft Copilot to stay competitive and the ways to unlock its full potential. Host: Doug Thompson, chief education architect, Tanium Guest: Dona Sarkar, chief troublemaker, Copilot and AI...
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16: We Need to Get Proactive About Vulnerability Management
Nick Brown, a senior engineer at True Zero Technologies, explains why criticality, risk acceptance, and AI tools are key to staying ahead of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs). Host: Melissa Bischoping, director of endpoint security research, Tanium Guest: Nick Brown, senior engineer…
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15: It’s Tougher Than Ever to Be a CISO – and It’s Time to Admit It
More enterprises are now expecting the CISO role to shift from security techno brain to executive risk manager who's there to protect the business. It’s critical for chief information security officers to talk about the stress and get support. Host: Melissa Bischoping, director of endpoint…
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14: How to Lead a Threat Intelligence Team
Microsoft’s Sherrod DeGrippo, self-described “weird security voyeur,” shares her strategies for making threat intel actionable, building teams that trust their intuition, and – here’s the big one – getting your CISO totally on board. Host: Melissa Bischoping, director of endpoint security…
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13: Do You Need to Hire a Chief AI Officer?
President Biden’s executive order mandating that every federal agency hire a chief AI officer highlights the growing need for this “new kid” in the C-suite. But does every company really need one? What are the demands of the role, and how do you hire (or afford) one? David Mathison, an expert in...
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12: Why It Pays to Take Data Privacy Seriously
Consumers are more aware of—and concerned about—data privacy than ever before. And they’re starting to ask questions: Why is this brand tracking my internet usage, or selling my personal data, or mapping my face without my permission? In this episode, we explore a new ISACA survey of nearly 2,000...
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11: Cybersecurity and DEI—Why Diverse Teams Make Us Safer
“Diversity is easy,” says NPower’s Nelson Abbott, talking about the ways enterprises can attract new security talent. It’s the “inclusion” part of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)—making workers feel wanted and appreciated once they’re onboarded—that is harder. In this episode, Abbott...
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10: Obsessed with ChatGPT? Here’s the Hype and the Hope
ChatGPT took the world by storm when it debuted last November. Politicians are puzzled, scientists are worried, and consumers still can’t get enough. If it feels like something out of Willy Wonka, it is worth noting Wonka wasn’t exactly to be trusted. We ask an expert how worried she is on a…
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9: Automation May Be the Best Kept Secret of Security Teams
If anyone can benefit from automation, it’s cybersecurity teams, which have been understaffed and overburdened for the past decade. Finally, relief is in sight. A growing number of automation tools are taking pressure off security pros, by handling repetitive, tedious, and low-level tasks. So why...
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8: Drive-By Hacking and the Autonomous Vehicle
The threat of automotive hacks will affect everyone on the road, no matter what you drive. And protecting a car’s “backend”—where all the IT assets are stored controlling speed, direction, geolocation, and more—will be priority 1. But how do we get people to update their car’s operating system…
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7: To Pay or Not to Pay (and Other Ransomware Choices to Make)
Ransomware negotiator and GroupSense CEO Kurtis Minder gives us his best Hamlet impression, covering all the ransomware questions enterprise leaders need to ask—and soon—before the inevitable cyberattack strikes. Host: Maggie Miller, former director of content marketing, Tanium Guest: Kurtis...
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6: When Hackers Head Back to School
With ransomware attacks on the rise and K-12 student data at risk, one Canadian school district is fighting back. In Burnaby, they’re employing a proactive cyber strategy to safeguard the personal data and learning opportunities of 25,000 students. Host: Doug Thompson, director of technical...
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5: The Truth About Hackers and (Yes) Your Toilet
Cyber gangs have threatened municipal water operations across the U.S., and attacks are rising as systems go digital. Is it time to decentralize our water supplies? That’s the radical new approach that could protect our water and other critical infrastructure. Host: Mike Curran, VP Global Talent,...
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4: How State and Local Governments Can Get Their Share of $1 Billion in Federal Cyber Funds
Ransomware attacks are hitting federal agencies and smaller, underfunded state and local groups. The feds recently rolled out $1 billion in cyber grants. In this, our pilot episode recorded in 2022, we lay out a five-step plan for better fundraising—and it’s just as effective now as it was then....
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3: Why It’s Time to Trust in Digital Trust, Part 2
In the second of a two-part series, we explore a new ISACA survey on consumer trust, and the ways enterprise leaders can turn a cyber breach into an opportunity for stronger customer engagement. Host: Melissa Bischoping, director of endpoint security research, Tanium Guests: David Samuelson, CEO,...
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2: Why It’s Time to Trust in Digital Trust, Part 1
Digital trust is vital for digital transformation. Yet many enterprises don’t seem to have gotten the message, according to a recent ISACA survey of business leaders and IT pros. The survey’s surprising takeaway? Maximizing trust minimizes cybersecurity risk. Host: Melissa Bischoping, director of...
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1: Why the SEC’s New Cyber Rules Are Causing Controversy
New rules proposed by the SEC will regulate how companies manage risk and respond to cyberattacks. Former federal prosecutor Judith Germano discusses today’s cyber catch-22—enterprises must be transparent about cyber policies yet not reveal too much to hackers. Host: Doug Thompson, director of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ransomware, cyberwarfare, supply chain hacks—today’s headlines are full of dire warnings related to cybersecurity and digital transformation. But where are the solutions?LET’S CONVERGE is a podcast dedicated to exploring the ways top business and tech leaders are meeting today’s complex security challenges. Join thought leaders from Tanium, an industry innovator in security software, as they discuss the latest cyber trends and strategies with C-suite executives, CISOs, CIOs, and an array of revolutionary thinkers and award-winning journalists.
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