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Be Fearless Podcast by SquareX

SquareX is excited to launch The Be Fearless Podcast Series, where we bring together industry experts and professionals from the cybersecurity community.Hosted by SquareX Founder - and cybersecurity veteran - Vivek Ramachandran, look forward to insights about our guests’ journeys in security, the evolution of the field, the changing threatscape and how enterprises across industries are addressing them today.

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29:28

“Be Disciplined Early and Follow Your Gut" | Jesse...

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2025/08/11

Jesse Scott, Cybersecurity Executive and VC Advisor, has lived quite the journey - from NATO to building security teams at three unicorns including $3B+ Databricks. In this episode, he breaks down why current security operations are fundamentally broken and need a revamp, why browser security is becoming critical and how founders’ passion is contagious. 0:00 From NATO to cybersecurity: the unconventional path 4:39 Why Jesse’s Databricks stint was called “mission impossible” 9:34 The sq...

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50:03

From Consultant to First Security Hire | Kevin Qiu,...

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2025/08/04

Kevin Qiu, Staff Security Engineer at Shiftsmart and their first security hire, breaks down the realities of building security programs from scratch. In this episode, he discusses the risk that comes with using work devices for personal purposes, why everyone wins when companies get paid AI tools and why the industry's obsession with hiring only senior talent is creating a dangerous skills gap. 0:00 How Kevin entered the field from a stint in consulting 8:13 What no one tells you about being...

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38:18

Managing Security for 11 Companies | Julia Dudenko,...

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2025/08/01

Julia Dudenko, Group CISO at Haniel, oversees cybersecurity strategy for 11 portfolio companies spanning everything from manufacturing to kindergartens. In this conversation, she reveals why enterprises need to watch out for attacks that target APIs and supply chains, whether we need “cybersecurity for AI” rather than just “AI for cybersecurity,” and examines the concept of "Enkelfähig" - building systems that can survive for generations. 0:00 Managing cybersecurity from kindergartens to tec...

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51:58

Why Good Offense is Your Best Defense | Prasanna...

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2025/08/01

Prasanna Kanagasabai (PK), CISO, Dkatalis (Bank Jago), started his career as a network engineer and before becoming a pentester-turned-CISO. In this episode, Prasanna explains why breaking systems first is crucial for building robust defenses, the unique challenges of securing a digital-first bank, the role of browser security in protecting sensitive data, and how AI is reshaping both offensive and defensive security strategies. 0:00 Prasanna’s journey from network engineer to cybersecurity ...

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44:02

Preparedness is Your Cybersecurity Superpower |...

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2025/07/30

Sabika Ishaq, CISO at Grant Thornton Luxembourg and President of Women Cyber Force, shares her journey from the United Nations to becoming a cybersecurity leader. In this episode, Sabika reveals insights on AI integration in cybersecurity, why preparedness is the ultimate cybersecurity superpower and how cognitive diversity is as critical as security controls. 0:00 How humanitarian work led Sabika into cybersecurity 4:30 Even your front desk contributes to security 10:40 Hidden cybersecurity...

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35:54

Why Business Alignment Beats Maturity | Ashish Garg,...

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2025/07/28

Ashish Garg, founder and managing partner at Riga Cyber, sits down to discuss his two-decade journey in cybersecurity and the massive shifts he's witnessed since his early days in the field. In this conversation, Ashish shares insights on how attackers have evolved from script kiddies to well-funded, sophisticated adversaries, why browsers have become the primary attack vector and the stark differences in cybersecurity approaches across North America, Europe, and Asia. 0:00 Ashish’s cybersec...

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44:40

Cyber Risks for Government Agencies | Kush Sharma,...

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2025/07/28

Kush Sharma, Founder of KnightSpectre and Inaugural CISO of the City of Hamilton, has advised organizations worth over $2.5 trillion and knows exactly why most CISOs fail when talking to boards. From his experience being Toronto's inaugural CISO to overseeing a $34 billion railway merger, he shares his insights on government vs enterprise security, why small municipalities are cyber sitting ducks, and how AI-powered browser extensions are a massive security blind spot. 0:00 How an SAP ...

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60:14

The Dirty Secret of Cybersecurity: Why More Alerts...

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2025/07/25

Bryson Bort, CEO and founder of Scythe and West Point graduate, breaks down the uncomfortable truths about modern cybersecurity that most vendors won't tell you. From real purple team stories to the "NSA problem" plaguing enterprises, Bryson explains why understanding post-access behavior matters more than prevention. If you're tired of security theater, this conversation will change how you think about defending your organization. 0:00 From West Point to cybersecurity: the early days of "in...

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67:05

"The Right Tool for The Right Type of Adversary" |...

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2025/07/25

Perry Young brings 25 years of cybersecurity expertise across three continents, from network engineering to serving as Director and ASEAN CISO at Kyndryl. In this conversation with SquareX Field CISO John Carse, he discusses CISOs challenges, why CISOs must be technically competent and why continuous learning is critical. 0:00 Episode highlights and Perry's career journey and the biggest challenge for CISOs 19:18 When network security people don't understand networks 27:09 Perry's work, Cent...

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50:02

Why We're Still Doing Security Wrong | Evgeniy Kharam...

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2025/07/24

This episode of the Be Fearless Podcast features Evgeniy Kharam, Chief Strategy Officer at Discern Security and Security Architecture Podcast host. With 25+ years in cybersecurity—from Navy networking to enterprise consulting—Evgeniy explains why traditional security fails in today's browser-first world. He reveals shadow SaaS proliferation realities, describes how we've shifted from protecting a "needle" to a "desert" of attack surfaces, and shares practical enterprise security adaptation st...

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54:04

Building Trust with the "No-Agenda Agenda" | Satyen...

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2025/07/24

Satyen Desai, VP of Sales for Asia Pacific at ColorTokens, discusses enterprise cybersecurity's evolution and why traditional security approaches fail. With over 25 years at IBM, SAP, Cisco, Oracle, and Cloudflare, he explains why organizations must shift from preventing breaches to being "breach ready." Satyen shares insights on micro-segmentation, building trust with seasoned CISOs and what it takes to succeed in enterprise security sales. 0:00 Satyen's cybersecurity journey 4:41 What is m...

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46:04

The Human Side of Cybersecurity Leadership | Brian...

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2025/07/22

Brian Fricke's cybersecurity journey started with fixing a malware outbreak that crippled his Marine squadron. Fast forward two decades, and he's now the CISO of City National Bank of Florida, protecting millions in assets while managing both physical and cyber security programs. This conversation dives deep into how Brian transformed from an avionics technician to the cybersecurity domains, the link between physical security and cybersecurity, and why the best leaders make decisions with onl...

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51:26

Understand Your Threat Model Before Choosing...

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2025/07/18

Nicholas Muy's cybersecurity journey started with a six-year-old's rebellion against his father's TV timer, leading him from the Department of Homeland Security to securing billions in travel transactions at Expedia, and now to his role as CISO at Scrut Automation. In this conversation with Aleksandra, Nicholas shares his experience securing massive e-commerce platforms, and navigating the fast-paced startup world and understanding the business is key to choosing the right security solutions....

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52:16

Community-Driven Threat Intelligence | Jon Baker,...

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2025/07/18

Jon Baker, Director & Co-founder of MITRE's Center for Threat-Informed Defense (CTID) joins us for a deep dive into the beginnings of the eponymous concept. In this episode, Jon shares how he started his journey in MITRE, discusses the intricacies of protecting the browser and practical advice on building threat-informed defense programs. 0:00 Episode highlights and how the CTID started and how the concept of threat-informed defence came about 8:45 Why chasing vulnerabilities is a losing...

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50:49

From EDR to Cloud to AI with Anton Chuvakin | Senior...

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2025/07/16

One of security’s most well-known figures, Anton Chuvakin, coined the term EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) during his stint at Gartner, pioneering the “DR” naming convention we’re all familiar with today. Now Senior Security Staff at Google’s Office of the CISO, he shares his thoughts on securing the cloud, the need for observability with browsers, how AI has shifted from “helpful” to “indispensable” and more. 0:00 Anton’s work in cybersecurity 5:27 Securing the cloud and how “it’s a d...

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57:51

Breaking Barriers as a Woman in Cybersecurity |...

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2025/07/14

Dr. Chenxi Wang, Founder and General Partner of Rain Capital, has fascinating patterns in cybersecurity investing that most people miss. In this conversation, we dive deep into the mismatch between what founders are building versus what CISOs actually need, female representation amongst cyber founders and why being fearless isn't just a podcast name - it's a practice to incorporate into your very life. 0:00 Chenxi’s accidental start to cybersecurity in academia 4:17 A rising trend in cyberse...

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65:49

From Reactive to Predictive Threat Intelligence |...

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2025/07/11

Christopher Ahlberg, CEO and co-founder of Recorded Future (which was recently acquired by Mastercard), breaks down the evolving cybersecurity landscape with SquareX's field CISO John Carse. From his journey building Spotfire to creating the world's largest threat intelligence company, Ahlberg shares critical insights on nation-state actors today, the challenges facing modern CSOs, and why predictive threat intelligence is no longer a luxury in today’s world. 0:00 How a computer scient...

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57:32

How Scepticism Saves Companies | Luke Shoberg,...

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2025/07/09

Luke Shoberg took an unconventional path from studying biology to becoming Global CISO at Sequoia Capital. In this conversation, Luke explains what makes VC security uniquely challenging, why being "professionally paranoid" is essential in security, and how startups can implement scale-appropriate security without killing innovation. 0:00 Introduction and Luke’s path to cybersecurity in VC 4:38 The unique challenge of cybersecurity in VC 9:33 The common thread across cyber incidents 15...

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“True Leadership Lies in Humility” | Vijay Jajoo,...

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2025/07/07

In this episode, we sit down with Vijay Jajoo, a partner at KPMG with over two decades of experience in cyber data and tech containment. Vijay shares his unique journey into cybersecurity, the biggest challenges facing large organisations today, and the best leadership advice he ever received. 0:00 The Flyer that Led to a Cybersecurity Career 11:20 The qualities necessary for a cybersecurity consultant 20:24 How attack surfaces have evolved over the years 24:07 How the browser is now a prime...

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The Browser Has Become The New Perimeter | Cecil Su,...

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2025/07/04

Cecil Su, Director of Cybersecurity and CTI at BDO Advisory and co-lead of OWASP Singapore Chapter, brings nearly two decades of experience from his start in hospitality systems to becoming the cybersecurity leader he is today. In this episode, Cecil breaks down why the browser has become the new perimeter, insights on Singapore's vibrant cybersecurity community, red flags that signal poor security posture, and why prevention-first thinking needs to evolve into resilience-first strategy. 0:0...

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