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The Security Strategist

Stay ahead of cyberthreats with expert insights and practical security . Led by an ensemble cast of industry thought leaderss offering in-depth analysis and practical advice to fortify your organization"s defenses.

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23:10

Container Security Uncovered: Lessons from NIST SP...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/09/25

It has been eight years since theNIST Special Publication 800-190: Application Container Security Guide was published, and its recommendations remain central to container security today. As cloud-native applications have become the foundation of modern enterprise IT, securing containers has shifted from an afterthought to a critical priority.In this episode,Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest and host ofSecurity Strategist, discusses container security withJohn Morello, CTO and

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15:35

AI and the New Age of Cyber Threats

The Security Strategist ·

2025/09/23

AI is rapidly changing how cybercriminals operate. Social engineering, once easy to spot, has entered a new era. Phishing emails that used to be riddled with spelling mistakes and clumsy language are now polished, persuasive, and tailored using data scraped from social media and other online sources. The result? Messages that look legitimate enough to trick even the most security-aware employees.In this episode ofSecurity Strategist, hostTrisha Pillaysits down with Director of Threat Research at

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15:10

How to Build a Secure Development Workflow in an Era...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/09/19

"What we're seeing as a response to coding agents is one of the biggest risks in security vulnerabilities to date,” said Jaime Jorge, Founder and CEO of Codacy. “It's almost like a game to see how fast we can exploit vulnerabilities in some of these applications that are created so quickly."In this episode ofThe Security Strategist Podcast, Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, speaks with Jaime Jorge, the Founder and CEO of Codacy, about secure software development in the age of

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18:29

How Do You Stop an Encrypted DDoS Attack? How to...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/09/10

"When you're encrypting the traffic and giving the keys only to the owner of the traffic, it provides a specific door for attackers to walk right in,” stated Eva Abergel, the Senior Solution Expert at Radware.In this episode ofThe Security Strategist Podcast, Richard Stiennon, the Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, an author and a trusted cybersecurity advisor, speaks with Abergel about how Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) encryption is creating new challenges for cybersecurity

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30:35

Preemptive Defense with AI-powered Deception:...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/09/09

“For a long time, we focused on defending the perimeter and thought that was enough to keep businesses safe,” stated Ram Varadarajan, CEO and Co-founder ofAcalvio. “It’s like putting locks on doors. The problem is that more people are finding ways to cross those boundaries and enter your business at an alarming rate.”In the recent episode ofThe Security Strategist podcast, Chris Steffen, the Vice President of Security Research at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), sits down with Varadarajan to

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25:45

Phishing-Resistant Authentication: A Strategic...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/09/04

Passwords remain one of the weakest links in enterprise security. Despite advances in multi-factor authentication (MFA), recent data breaches show that attackers continue to bypass traditional protections. In this episode ofThe Security Strategist, hostTrisha Pillayspeaks withNic Sarginson, senior solutions engineer at Yubico.Together, they explore the vulnerabilities of passwords and conventional MFA, and whyphishing-resistant authenticationis no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative for

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17:50

Is Your Workforce Ready for AI-Driven Cyber Threats?

The Security Strategist ·

2025/09/04

"With every technological wave, technology weaponises very quickly. You can create targeted attacks at an unprecedented scale, a human-centric attack at a scale that's never been before humanly possible,” states Sage Wohns, CEO and Founder of Jericho Security.In this episode of The Security Strategist podcast, host Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, speaks with Wohns about modern-daycybersecurity threats driven by AI. They discuss the need for a strong security culture,

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23:45

What is a Hardware Security Module (HSM) and Why Does...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/08/01

When cybercriminals breach an organization, they're not just after one piece of data - they're hunting for the keys that unlock everything."Think of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) like a master vault in a bank for an entire organization's digital security," said David Close, Chief Solutions Architect at Futurex. More than just an analogy, this is the reality of how modern enterprises are secured.Cybersecurity is full of complexities despite various advancements. Some aspects of it run constantly

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32:49

How Can Global Marketplaces Master Payment Security...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/07/29

"In this technology-centric world, where we see new advantages, new paths, new adventures, at the end of the day, the other side of the screen is always a human being,”Bartosz Skwarczek, Founder & President at G2A Capital Group, reflectively said.The quote sets the tone of the recent episode ofThe Security Strategist podcast. In this episode,Shubhangi Dua, Podcast Host and Producer, sits down with Skwarczek, an award-winning CEOrecognised byForbes. They talk about the evolution of online

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28:30

From Prompt Injection to Agentic AI: The New Frontier...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/07/07

Artificial intelligence (AI) is on everyone’s mind, and its impact doesn't escape the cybersecurity industry. The industry experts acknowledge not just the benefits but also the cybersecurity threats of AI integrations.AsPascal Geenens, Director of Threat Intelligence at Radware, puts it, "It's AI, so everything is changing weekly. What I talked about two weeks ago has already changed again."The constant change means that malicious actors are not just adopting AI, they're leveraging it to create new

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22:53

Why Fraud Prevention Silos Are Holding Your Business...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/06/26

"The thing to challenge is the fact that fraud prevention is a vertical by itself," says Guido Ronchetti, CTO at XTN Cognitive Security. He stresses that recent fraudulent trends exhibit "no real separation between fraud, cybersecurity, and AML.”In this episode ofThe Security Strategist podcast, Jonathan Care discusses fraud prevention with Ronchetti and Paolo Carmassi, Head of Sales at XTN. They explore the connection between fraud, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising the

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15:47

Beyond Traditional IAM: Are You Prepared for Identity...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/06/23

"What we're seeing now is a lot of the vendors that were traditionally one of the identity pillars are kind of expanding into other pillars,” says Kevin Converse, Vice President, Identity and Access Management, GuidePoint Security.In this episode ofThe Security Strategist podcast, Richard Stiennon speaks with Converse, VP at GuidePoint Security. They discuss identity management, focusing on identity convergence, the impact ofagentic AI, and the complexities of non-human identities.The conversation

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23:09

Is Your Attack Surface a Swiss Cheese? Solving Attack...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/05/29

In this episode ofThe Security Strategistpodcast, host Richard Stiennon, industry analyst and author, speaks to Craig Roberts, Principal Software Engineer at Rapid7, about digital exposure and the increasing challenges of Attack Surface Management (ASM).The conversation peels back the layers of hidden vulnerabilities and misconfigurations that plague today’s digital world. The speakers offer expert advice into how businesses can better understand, prioritise, and manage their expandingattack

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26:07

Quantum Computing, AI, & Ransomware: Inside...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/05/28

Infosecurity Europe, Europe's leading cybersecurity event, is celebrating its 30th anniversary from June 3rd to 5th at ExCeL London. This year's conference is setting the stage for major moments in the enterprise tech space. The event aims to foster collaboration and promises to showcase the top cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.In this episode of the Security Strategist podcast, host Shubhangi Dua speaks with Saima Poorghobad,Portfolio director RX Global, the organiser of Infosecurity Europe

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30:52

Is Your Current Security Strategy Enough to Stop...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/05/21

“The types of attacks that we're seeing today are malicious in nature. They go to the very heart of the functioning of businesses,” stated Brett Ley, VP, Global Technical Sales at A10 Networks.This observation from Ley sets the stage for a crucial discussion onThe Security Strategistpodcast. Shubhangi Dua, podcast producer and Tech journalist atEM360Techsits down to talk about the critical need for a strong and unified approach to safeguarding digital assets against threats likeDDoS

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27:55

The Never-Ending Chess Game in Personnel Security

The Security Strategist ·

2025/05/16

Takeaways#Personnelsecurity is crucial for organisations and individuals.There is a significant talent shortage in the #cybersecurityindustry.#AI can enhance security measures but cannot replace human instinct.Outsourcing security functions can be beneficial for smaller organisations.The pressure on cybersecurity roles is immense and can lead to high turnover.AI will play a larger role in automating security responses in the future.Understanding the risks of outsourcing versus insourcing is vital

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27:26

Beyond The App Store: Cloud Marketplace Security

The Security Strategist ·

2025/05/16

Takeaways#Cloudmarketplaces function like a digital mall for various services.Continuous monitoring and detection of threats are essential.Legislation like NIST 2 and Dora impacts cloud security practices.Zero trust methodology is advised in securing cloud connections.Regular penetration testing and vulnerability management are necessary.Data strategy is key when implementing #AI in cloud services.Centralising identity management can limit security risks.SummaryOn the #SecurityStrategistpodcast,

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20:04

Data Backups: The Digital Safety Deposit Box

The Security Strategist ·

2025/05/15

Takeaways#Databackups are essential for business continuity.The 3-2-1 backup #strategy is crucial for data protection.Testing backup systems is necessary to ensure data recovery.Businesses should back up all critical data sets.#AI can assist in data classification for backups.Avoid keeping backups in the same location as primary data.Understanding when data became corrupted is vital for recovery.SummaryJoin host Keyari Page as she welcomes Jon Fielding, Managing Director of Apricorn to discuss data

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24:38

DDoS Demystified: Understanding the Threat

The Security Strategist ·

2025/05/15

Takeaways#DDoS can mimic legitimate traffic, making detection difficult.#Botnets are often created from compromised IoT devices.Motivations for DDoS attacks range from hacktivism to personal grievances.Residential IP proxy networks complicate DDoS defense.#AI is increasingly being used in both attacks and defenses.The future of cybersecurity will require AI-assisted solutions.Organisations must understand their traffic to defend effectively.SummaryIn this episode of The Security Strategist podcast,

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29:08

Is Traditional Client-Based Access Obsolete?...

The Security Strategist ·

2025/05/01

"If you envision a world where what would be the most ideal way to make access management IAM decisions, to enable people to access internal things, you'd want to do a few things,” reflects Bobby DeSimone, Founder and CEO atPomerium.In this episode of The Security Strategies Podcast, host Alejandro Leal, cybersecurity expert and senior analyst at KuppingerCole Analysts AG speaks with DeSimone about the shifting focus in security to internal access solutions, particularly inidentity and access

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