In this episode, Joseph sits down with David DellaPelle, CEO and Co-founder of Dune Security, to unpack one of the biggest and fastest evolving challenges in cybersecurity today: human risk.

David shares his unexpected path into the industry, from early work to rapid growth at Perimeter 81, before a chance meeting on a delayed flight sparked the beginnings of Dune Security. He breaks down why traditional security awareness is a legacy, ineffective solution, and how Dune Security is rebuilding the category with user adaptive risk management, real behavioural insight and continuous red teaming across every channel.

From identifying malicious insiders, to tackling AI driven spear phishing at scale, to giving low risk employees time back, David explains how Dune Security is changing the way modern enterprises understand and manage human risk. He also talks about the growth of the company, the influence of its deep bench of enterprise CISO advisors and what the next wave of human and non-human identity risk looks like.

David's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daviddellapelle/

Dune Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dune-security/

Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/

Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this episode, we sit down with Amir Khayat, CEO and Co-Founder of Vorlon, to unpack one of the fastest-growing frontiers in cybersecurity - SaaS and AI ecosystem security.

From his early career to where he is now, Amir shares how his unique go-to-market background gives Vorlon a serious edge. He reveals why CISOs are finally waking up to the real risks in their SaaS supply chains, why misconfigurations are a losing battle, and how Vorlon’s behavioural data movement approach is reshaping how enterprises defend their environments.

Vorlon secures the converged SaaS and AI ecosystem, giving enterprises visibility and control over the data, identities, and integrations that power modern business. Built on patent-pending DataMatrix™ technology, Vorlon’s unified SaaS and AI security platform creates a live model of every app, agent, and connected service, along with their interdependent data flows, non-human identities, and users. It delivers continuous, agentless visibility without disrupting operations.

Organizations can see data in motion, uncover risky integrations and unsanctioned AI tools, detect unusual behaviour, and automate remediation in real time. Backed by Accel and trusted by Fortune 500 leaders and fast-moving innovators, Vorlon helps security teams safeguard sensitive data and innovate with confidence in the era of AI-driven transformation.

Learn more at vorlon.io.

If you’re tracking the intersection of SaaS, AI, and data protection, or just love hearing from founders changing the game, this one’s for you.

Amir's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-khayat/

Vorlon's - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vorlon/

Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/

Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this episode, we sit down with Tal, the unstoppable founder and CEO of Remedio, for a conversation about building one of cybersecurity’s fastest-growing companies - from scratch.Tal’s story is anything but ordinary: from teenage “hacker” days and a five-year military career in Israel, to building a profitable, bootstrapped cybersecurity startup that’s now attracting major global attention, including Forbes recognition as a “Next Billion-Dollar Startup.”Tal's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tal-kollender-remedio/Remedio - https://www.linkedin.com/company/remediosecurity/Steffen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

What happens when a finance grad with zero coding experience ends up leading some of the most innovative cybersecurity companies in the world?

In this episode, Jason Kaplan, CEO of SixMap, Inc, joins us to talk about leadership, resilience, and why understanding who you are might just be the missing link in cyber defence.

Jason shares how he went from building early internet companies like Akamai, founding a smart running startup later acquired by Zwift, and now leading SixMap’s mission to map the world’s digital attack surface.

Jason's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdkaplan/details/experience/

SixMap, Inc - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sixmap-inc/

Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/

Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

What happens when a finance grad with zero coding experience ends up leading some of the most innovative cybersecurity companies in the world?In this episode, Jason Kaplan, CEO of SixMap, Inc, joins us to talk about leadership, resilience, and why understanding who you are might just be the missing link in cyber defence.Jason shares how he went from building early internet companies like Akamai, founding a smart running startup later acquired by Zwift, and now leading SixMap’s mission to map the world’s digital attack surface.Jason's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdkaplan/details/experience/SixMap, Inc - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sixmap-inc/Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

When Darktrace alumni Henry and Hanah teamed up to launch Geordie AI, their goal wasn’t just to build another cybersecurity startup, it was to help enterprises safely unlock the power of AI agents.In this episode, we explore the origin story behind Geordie AI - from its roots in a 200-year-old mining invention, the Geordie Lamp, to the company’s mission to give businesses visibility into risks they can’t yet see.Henry shares how he went from running a professional football club at 23 to building one of the most talked-about startups in AI security. Hannah draws on her decade in government intelligence and years at Darktrace to explain how “agentic” AI is reshaping the enterprise, and why governance and enablement must go hand in hand.This is an episode you won't want to miss.Henry's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-comfort/Hanah's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanah-marie-darley/Geordie AI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/geordie-ai/Steffen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In today's episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we're joined by Ely Abramovitch, CEO and Co-Founder of Legion Security, to share his journey founding Legion, and how his team is redefining security operations with AI-driven automation.Fresh out of stealth, Legion is gaining momentum by tackling one of cybersecurity’s biggest challenges: alert fatigue and inefficient SOC workflows. Ely breaks down why his browser-based approach is a game changer, how it builds trust with analysts, and what makes Legion different from the growing crowd of AI SOC startups.Ely's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ely-abramovitch-a3a912bb/Legion Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/legion-security-ai/Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this episode, we sit down with Art, CEO and co-founder of Britive, to explore how identity management is being completely redefined in the age of AI, cloud, and agentic systems.

From his early days in the 2000s building identity solutions to selling his first startup to Optiv Security, Art shares his incredible journey through two decades of cybersecurity evolution. 

We dive deep into the rise of non-human identities (NHIs), why they’re one of the biggest security challenges facing enterprises today, and how Britive is leading the charge to secure the next generation of AI-driven, autonomous agents.

Art also opens up about the realities of founder life, the lessons learned after a successful acquisition, and what it takes to build a company with lasting impact.

If you’re curious about where identity, AI, and cybersecurity are heading next, this episode is a must-watch.

Art’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/artyompoghosyan/

Britive - https://www.linkedin.com/company/britive/

Joseph’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/

Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

This week, we pull back the curtain on one of cybersecurity’s most fascinating venture models. Leo Scott, Managing Director at DataTribe, joins us to reveal how the Maryland-based “startup foundry” is turning ex-intelligence talent into world-changing cybersecurity companies. From the early days of Dragos, Strider, and BlackCloak, to the unique mix of venture capital and hands-on co-building that defines DataTribe’s approach, Leo explains how they capture “lightning in a bottle” at the seed stage.But the timing couldn’t be better: the 8th annual DataTribe Startup Challenge takes place on November 4th, and this year’s event promises to be the biggest yet. Leo gives us an inside look at what founders can expect from the competition, how the finalists are chosen, and why the challenge has become one of the premier launchpads for early-stage cybersecurity startups worldwide.If you’re a founder, investor, or cyber enthusiast, this episode is your backstage pass to how innovation is being forged at the intersection of government-grade expertise and startup hustle, and why all eyes will be on Washington, D.C., this November.Leo’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoscott/DataTribe - https://www.linkedin.com/company/datatribe-/Oliver’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

Two of the most respected names in cybersecurity, Rinki Sethi and Lucas Moody, sit down for an unfiltered conversation about their journey from hands-on security leaders to venture capitalists at Lockstep.In this lively episode, complete with a pre-noon shot of Jameson, they share how they’ve managed to juggle high-stakes CISO roles with investing, why their community-driven approach attracts top founders, and the red flags that instantly kill a deal. You’ll also get a peek at some of their hottest early investments, and their secret to staying energized while working 100-hour weeks.Whether you’re a cybersecurity practitioner, an aspiring founder, or just curious about how VCs really operate, this episode is packed with insights, war stories, and a lot of personality.Rinki's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rinkisethi/Lucas's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lwmoody/Lockstep - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lockstepvc/Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/