In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we're joined by James Wickett, CEO and Co-Founder of DryRun Security.

Formerly an early engineer at Signal Sciences, James is now on a mission with his Co-founder Ken Johnson to transform static application security testing (SAST) with Dry Run Security.

From tackling the realities of founder-led sales to navigating VC fundraising (with backing from Live Oak and others), James opens up about the challenges and wins of building a company that's reshaping how modern security teams approach code risk.

If you're building, breaking, or securing software, this is a name - and a company - you’ll want to remember.

SAST Accuracy Report - https://www.dryrun.security/sast-accuracy-report

James's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wickett/

DryRun - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dryrun-security/

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

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

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, Daniel Shechter, Co-Founder and CEO of Miggo Security, joins us to explore the rising threats at the application layer and how his company is pioneering solutions with Application Detection & Response (ADR).We unpack why the traditional security perimeter is no longer enough, how attackers are targeting apps in new ways, and why ADR is becoming a crucial part of modern cybersecurity strategies.Daniel shares insights from his journey building Miggo Security, the challenges in protecting the application layer, and how AI is changing the game for threat detection and response.We also discuss the future of cybersecurity defence, the shifting landscape of cyber risk, and what organisations need to do now to stay ahead of evolving threats.If you’re passionate about cybersecurity innovation, application security, or hearing from a founder driving change in the industry, this episode is for you.Daniel’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-shechter/Miggo Security – https://www.linkedin.com/company/miggo-security/Steffen's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/Aspiron Search – https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast RSA Edition, Joseph Cooper sits down with Suresh Batchu, Co-Founder of Seraphic Security and former Co-Founder of MobileIron, which IPO’d back in 2014.

They dive into why the browser is fast becoming the biggest blind spot in enterprise security, and how Seraphic is changing the game with a unique JavaScript-based agent that works silently inside the browser to stop zero-days, malicious extensions, and session hijacks.

Suresh shares his take on the evolution of endpoint protection, the rise of SaaS-targeted phishing attacks, and why building security that’s frictionless for users is no longer optional.

We also talk about how Seraphic is positioned in the growing enterprise browser market, what makes their R&D engine tick, and how Suresh’s experience building infrastructure companies from scratch shapes everything they do.

If you're interested in cybersecurity, browsers, startups, or hearing from a founder who’s been on the journey from startup to IPO, this one’s a must.

This RSA Edition of CyberBytes: The Podcast is sponsored by Costanoa Ventures.

Suresh's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sureshbatchu/

Seraphic Security – https://www.linkedin.com/company/seraphicsecurity/

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

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

Costanoa Ventures – https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/

In this RSA Edition of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we’re joined by Trey Ford, CISO at Bugcrowd.From running internal security at some of the most well-known names in tech to helping pioneer the crowdsourced security model, Trey shares how his journey shaped a unique perspective on trust, talent, and risk.We dive into his early days in security operations, the transition to leading security at scale, and why collaboration—not control—is the future of defense. Trey also unpacks the power of tapping into diverse talent through platforms like Bugcrowd, the evolution of adversaries, and how CISOs can rethink the way they measure success.Plus, a few fun stories from the trenches and his take on how AI will (and won’t) change the game.These RSA episodes of CyberBytes are proudly sponsored by Costanoa Ventures.Trey's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/treyford/Bugcrowd - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bugcrowd/Ben's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gascoigne-aa973317b/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/Costanoa Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast RSA Edition, Oliver Legg sits down with Kristian Kamber, CEO & Co-Founder of SplxAI, one of the fastest-growing AI security startups.They dive into how SplxAI scaled 127% QoQ, landed 20+ enterprise clients, and launched version 4 of their offensive security platform - all in just their second year.Kris come from an impressive sales background prior to co-founding Splx, so is well positioned to help them lead the offensive AI security testing space.Kristian shares why they focused on offensive AI testing, the challenges of selling AI security to Fortune 500s, the competitive landscape, and how they built a top-tier R&D team out of Croatia. We also get personal on why he walked away from a top sales career to become a founder and why sales leaders may be underrepresented among tech founders.If you’re interested in AI, cybersecurity, startups, or leadership, you won’t want to miss this one.This RSA Edition of CyberBytes: The Podcast is sponsored by Costanoa Ventures. Kris's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristian-kamber-b4b05a68/SplxAI LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/splx-ai/Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/Aspiron Search - https://aspironsearch.com/Costanoa Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast RSA Edition, Alan and Evan from RunReveal share their journey into the world of cybersecurity and data.

From their early days at CloudFlare to launching their own venture, they discuss how their complementary backgrounds in security and data helped shape RunReveal.

The duo opens up about building a security data platform designed to streamline security event management and reduce costs, all while leveraging advanced tools like AI for automated investigations.

Plus, they dive into their early relationship with customers, their unique approach to funding, and thoughts on the future of AI in cybersecurity.

Tune in to hear how they're challenging the status quo and revolutionising the way security data is handled.

These RSA episodes of CyberBytes are proudly sponsored by Costanoa Ventures.

Alan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-braithwaite/

Evan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejcxx/RunReveal - https://www.linkedin.com/company/runreveal/

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

Aspiron Search - https://aspironsearch.com/

Costanoa Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/

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In this week’s episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, Joseph was joined by Matt Polak, Founder and CEO of VanishID.VanishID is revolutionizing how organizations defend against social engineering by proactively identifying and removing the publicly available personal information that threat actors use to launch targeted attacks.Joe and Matt explored the evolving landscape of human-centered cyber threats, how attackers leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT), and how Picnic’s unique privacy-by-design platform disrupts the reconnaissance stage of the attack lifecycle. Matt also shared his journey from national security to launching VanishID, and what’s next in the fight against socially engineered cybercrime.Rachel & Matt Data Brokerage Demo - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/racheltobac_how-do-i-hack-execs-like-robert-m-lee-in-activity-7303073987574562817-Siyo/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAzXK1gB1h8ywk1z1HhOorslSix4H-mgrrM2025 REPORT: LEADERSHIP AT RISK IN A DATA-EXPOSED WORLD - https://getpicnic.com/2025-report-leadership-at-risk-in-a-data-exposed-world/Matt's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-picnic/VanishID – https://www.linkedin.com/company/vanishid/Joseph's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/Aspiron Search – https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this week's episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, Joseph was joined by Noah Kjos, Co-Founder and COO of DeepTrust.DeepTrust is at the forefront of combating deepfake threats, providing real-time threat detection to help organizations stay ahead of AI-driven deception.Joe and Noah explored Noah’s journey to co-founding DeepTrust, the evolution of deepfakes and their impact on cybersecurity, how DeepTrust tackles real-time threats, and what the future holds for both the company and the wider implications of generative AI.Noah's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-kjos/DeepTrust - https://www.linkedin.com/company/deeptrust-ai/Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this week's episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, Joseph was joined by Yaniv Hen, CEO and Co-Founder of Perimeters.io.

Perimeters.io is a SaaS security platform designed to help organisations identify and address potential security risks within their SaaS applications.

Joe and Yaniv dived into understanding the biggest SaaS security challenges, the founding story of Perimeters.io and much more.

Yaniv's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaniv-hen/

Perimeters.io - https://www.perimeters.io/

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

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

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Vijay Balasubramaniyan, CEO & Co-Founder of Pindrop Security.

The deepfake space is getting significantly busier, and Vijay has been at the forefront for the past 14 years. Pindrop Security are leading the way to the future of voice by establishing the standard for security, identity, and trust for every voice interaction.

In this episode we covered:

• How a suit mishap sparked Pindrop’s journey from humble beginnings to a billion-dollar company.
• The innovative ways Pindrop is securing contact centres and beyond with cutting-edge authentication and fraud detection.
• What’s next for Pindrop and its vision for the future

Vijay has taken the company through tremendous growth with their new product winning 1 new enterprise customer per week despite only being on the market for 9 months.

Vijay's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijayab/

Pindrop Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pindrop/

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

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