CyberBytes: The Podcast

We’re joined by Andrew Luhrmann, VP of Sales at Clutch Security, for a conversation on cybersecurity, sales leadership, non-human identity, AI, hiring and building high-performing teams.

Andrew shares his journey from hotel management into tech, his experience at IBM, and what ultimately led him to Clutch Security.

We explore how he evaluates startups, what makes a great founding team, and why strong conviction in a market can matter more than following conventional advice.

We also discuss the rise of non-human identity and agentic security, what founders should look for when hiring a VP of Sales, and the traits Andrew looks for when building an elite sales team.

From hiring million-dollar W-2 sellers to embedding AI into sales processes and building an efficient go-to-market organisation, this is a conversation packed with insights for founders, sales leaders, recruiters and anyone building in cybersecurity.

In this episode:

• Andrew’s journey from hotel management into cybersecurity

• Evaluating startups, founders and market opportunities

• The rise of non-human identity and agentic security

• What founders should look for in a VP of Sales

• The four traits Andrew looks for when hiring salespeople

• Why curiosity, drive and likability matter in modern sales

• Using AI to improve outbound sales and deal execution

• Building an efficient, high-performing go-to-market team

• Scaling organically vs. aggressive sales hiring

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Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/

Clutch Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/clutch-security/

Andrew Luhrmann - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyberaluhrmann/

Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/

Steffen Foley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/

On this episode, we sit down with Jason Rebholz , CEO and co-founder of Evoke Security, for a conversation on AI security, agentic AI, cybersecurity leadership and building the next generation of security products.

Jason takes us through his journey from discovering cybersecurity as a student, to becoming one of the first college hires at Mandiant, working in incident response, becoming a CISO, and ultimately founding Evoke Security.

We discuss why Jason believes AI agents will become the next operating system for the workforce, and why securing them requires a fundamentally different approach.

He explains Evoke’s vision for the EDR for AI agents, covering visibility, risk management, detection and response across agents operating on endpoints, in the cloud and across different environments.

We also explore some of the biggest misconceptions around AI security, why agent security can't be solved by a single security product, and what the future could look like as organisations begin managing teams of AI agents.

In this episode:

• Jason’s journey from Mandiant to CISO to founder

• The evolution of ransomware and incident response

• Why AI agents need a new security layer

• Evoke Security’s vision for the EDR for AI agents

• Detection and response for agentic AI

• The biggest myths around AI security

• Why visibility and context are critical for securing agents

• The future of the agentic workforce

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Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/

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

Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/

Aspiron Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-ventures/

Evoke Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/evoke-security/

Jason Rebholz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrebholz/

Joseph Cooper - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/

We’re joined by Ben Armstrong, co-founder of Cytix, for a conversation on cybersecurity, change risk, AI, product positioning and building a cybersecurity company from the UK.

Ben shares the story behind Cytix’s recent relaunch, why the company has evolved from a security testing business into a software change risk company, and how understanding change can help security teams make better decisions.

We also discuss the rise of agentic testing, creating a new category in cybersecurity, Cytix’s recent funding and growth plans, and the company’s partnerships with organisations including NCC Group.

From building a cybersecurity startup from the UK to finding product-market fit and knowing when to evolve your positioning, this is a conversation packed with insights for founders, security leaders and anyone following the next generation of cybersecurity companies.

In this episode:

• Cytix’s evolution from security testing to software change risk

• Why change intelligence matters for security teams

• AI and the rise of agentic testing

• Building and defining a new cybersecurity category

• Cytix’s recent funding and plans for growth

• Building a cybersecurity company from the UK

• Cytix’s partnership with NCC GroupSubscribe to CyberBytes for more conversations with the people shaping cybersecurity!

Cytix - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cytix/

Ben Armstrong - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benarmstrongcytix/

Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/

To kick things off, we’re joined by Lisa Hayashi, CMO at iCounter and founder of Vision & Voice, for a conversation on cybersecurity marketing, leadership, AI and building communities that make a difference.

Lisa shares why she joined iCounter, how the company is tackling third-party risk and threat intelligence, and why cybersecurity marketers need to cut through the noise rather than simply follow the latest AI trend.

We also discuss the future of Vision and Voice, including the exciting news that Aspiron Group will be powering the community as it grows.From marketing strategy to women in cyber and leading through challenging moments, this is a conversation packed with practical insights.

In this episode:

• Cybersecurity marketing in the age of AI

• iCounter’s approach to threat intelligence

• The story behind Vision & Voice

• Leadership through challenging moments

• The future of Vision & Voice, powered by Aspiron Group

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Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/

Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/

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

Aspiron Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-ventures/

Vision and Voice - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vision-and-voice/posts/?feedView=all

Lisa Hayashi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhayashi/

iCounter - https://www.linkedin.com/company/icounter1/

Nina Korfias - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-korfias-39981311/

AI is changing cybersecurity faster than any technology before it but are organisations moving too fast?

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we sit down with Raj Rajamani, CEO & Co-Founder of JetStream Security and former product leader at CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, and Cylance, to discuss why AI security could become the biggest cybersecurity category yet.

Raj shares why he walked away from one of the industry’s biggest companies to build JetStream Security, the lessons he learned helping scale cybersecurity giants, and why he believes today’s AI adoption is outpacing security and governance.

We dive into:

- Why AI security could be bigger than EDR and cloud security

- The biggest AI risks most organisations aren’t thinking about

- Why AI is still a “black box” for most businesses

- The future of AI governance and explainability

- How JetStream Security is helping enterprises safely adopt AI at scale

- Why the company pursued FedRAMP High within its first year

- What it really takes to build a category-defining cybersecurity startup.

Whether you’re a CISO, security practitioner, founder, investor, or simply interested in the future of AI, this conversation offers an inside look at one of the fastest-moving areas in cybersecurity.

Raj's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajamani/

JetStream Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jetstreaminc/

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

Aspiron Group - https://www.theaspirongroup.com/

AI agents are transforming the way businesses operate, but are we moving faster than we can secure them?

In this episode of CyberBytes, Joseph Cooper is joined by Max Corbridge, CEO & Co-Founder of Secure Agentics, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing cybersecurity today: securing AI.

Max shares his journey from teaching himself ethical hacking to leading red teams and ultimately founding Secure Agentics, an AI security startup taking a different approach by building in the open. Together, they discuss why open source has become a key part of the company’s strategy, how community-driven development is accelerating innovation, and why transparency could be the future of AI security.

The conversation also covers the current AI threat landscape, prompt injection attacks, AI agent security, Microsoft’s Teams vulnerability, startup fundraising, and what founders, developers and CISOs need to consider as AI adoption continues to accelerate.In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why AI agents represent a new cybersecurity challenge

* How Secure Agentics is using open source to build and scale faster

* The advantages of community-led product development

* Max’s transition from ethical hacker to startup founder

* Lessons from real-world red team engagements

* The future of AI security and what organisations should be preparing for now

Whether you’re building AI products, defending them, or simply trying to stay ahead of where cybersecurity is heading, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the industry’s fastest-moving areas.

GitHub - https://github.com/secureagentics/AdrianMax's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-corbridge/

Secure Agentics - https://www.linkedin.com/company/secure-agentics/

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

Aspiron Group - https://www.theaspirongroup.com/

Cybersecurity may be built on technology, but it’s powered by people.In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we’re joined by Mariana Padilla, Community Evangelist at Harmonic Security and former founder of Hackerverse, to explore why relationships, storytelling, and authentic community-building are becoming the biggest differentiators in cybersecurity.Mariana shares her unconventional journey into cyber, from running a marketing agency during COVID to leading a cybersecurity startup before finding her perfect fit at Harmonic. Along the way, she explains why networking should never start when you need something, how building a personal brand creates opportunities, and why companies investing in community will outperform those focused solely on product marketing.We also dive into:* Why cybersecurity is still fundamentally a relationship-driven industry.* The role of storytelling in marketing, sales, and leadership.* Building a personal brand that actually stands out.* How Harmonic is creating an AI security community built on trust.* The future of cybersecurity marketing, demand generation, and experiential events.* Mariana’s thoughts on founder life, VC culture, and the importance of playing the long game.If you’re a founder, marketer, cybersecurity professional, or anyone looking to build meaningful relationships that drive business, this episode is packed with practical insights.Mariana's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/heretoshakeshitup/Harmonic - https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonic-security/Charlotte's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-harris-8a2778225/Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we’re joined by James Patrick-Evans, Founder & CEO of RevEng.AI, to explore how AI is reshaping the future of software supply chain security.

Fresh off the announcement of RevEng AI’s Series A, James breaks down how the company is building foundational AI models capable of analyzing binary code to detect security vulnerabilities, malware, and malicious intent hidden deep inside software.

We dive into:

* Why traditional software supply chain security isn’t enough anymore

* The growing threat of attacks through third-party dependencies

* How RevEng AI is applying frontier AI techniques to reverse engineering

* The journey from PhD research and malware analysis to founding a deep tech cybersecurity startup

* Building a world-class technical team and scaling as a first-time founder

* The future of AI-generated software and why binary-level security verification will become criticalJames also shares his thoughts on the rapid evolution of AI in cybersecurity, the challenges defenders face in a world where humans no longer fully understand the code being created, and why he believes AI will ultimately become a net positive for security.

A fascinating conversation on deep tech, AI, cyber defense, and building one of the UK’s most exciting cybersecurity startups.

James's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-patrick-evans-204310236/

RevEng.AI - https://reveng.ai/

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

Aspiron Search - https://aspironsearch.com/

Shay Schwartz, CEO and co-founder of Ocean, joins us fresh off a $28M seed round led by Lightspeed to talk about the email security problem that's gone unsolved for years, and why AI has finally made it possible to crack it.

Shay and his co-founder Oran spent years as nation-state operators building the exact attacks that today's tools can't catch. They started Ocean because they knew what a solution would need to look like, and they knew the technology to build it hadn't existed until now.In this episode, Shay breaks down why spear phishing has always gotten through, how AI has turned nation-state-level attacks into a commodity available to anyone, and how Ocean's agentic AI platform investigates every email in real time, eliminating the manual workload that's been burning out security teams for decades.

We get into the customer stories, the AI vs. AI dynamic that Shay believes puts Ocean one step ahead of attackers for the first time, and what the next 12 months look like as they come out of stealth.

Shay's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayshwartz/

Ocean - https://ocean.security/

Nina's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-korfias-39981311/

Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/

In this episode, we sit down with Kabir Mathur, CEO and Founder of Leen, to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the future of cybersecurity operations.

Since his last appearance on the show, Leen has evolved from building a security data fabric into creating an agentic AI platform designed to help security teams actually solve problems, not just generate more alerts. Kabir breaks down why security teams are drowning in fragmented tooling, how Leen’s context layer connects data across the entire security stack, and why trust and deterministic guardrails are critical for enterprise AI adoption.

We dive into:

* Why AI in cybersecurity feels “real” for CISOs in 2026

* The challenge of fragmented security data and operational overload

* How Leen is using agentic workflows to automate remediation and security operations

* The rise of AI-powered security programs beyond the SOC

* Why context is the missing layer in enterprise security AI

* Human-in-the-loop security automation and auditable AI decision-making

* The future of non-human identities, AI governance, and security operations

Kabir also shares insights from RSA, Leen’s rapid early customer traction, and his vision for how AI agents will augment cybersecurity teams over the next 12 months.

A must-listen for security leaders, founders, practitioners, and anyone interested in the next wave of AI-native cybersecurity infrastructure.

Kabir's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathurkabir/

Leen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leen-inc/

Steffen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/

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