CYBR.SEC.CAST

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, sponsored by FireMon, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Jody Brazil, founder and CEO of FireMon, to explore how AI is reshaping network security and why traditional defensive strategies may no longer be enough.

From the growing importance of Zero Trust and network segmentation to the potential of agentic AI in managing complex security policies, Jody shares how organizations can reduce exposure without constantly chasing vulnerabilities. Tune in to discover why the future of cybersecurity may depend less on finding every weakness and more on controlling who can access what.

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

Things Mentioned:

• FireMon: https://www.firemon.com/
• Upcoming Events: https://www.cybrsec.community/cybr-sec-events
• CYBR.SEC.Careers: https://www.cybrseccareers.org/
• Upcoming Fundraisers: https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents
• CYBR.SEC.Careers Donate Page: https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/823162/donate
• Zscaler Webinar: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/webinar/
• CYBR.HAK.CAST: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/tag/cybr-hak-cast/

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Jody Brazil
• Director: Bill Brenner 
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music and Editing by: August Farnum  

Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON. 

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple 
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing 

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, sponsored by Endor Labs, hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Peyton Kennedy, Senior Security Researcher at Endor Labs, to explore the hidden risks of AI adoption, prompt injection vulnerabilities, and how attackers can exploit trusted AI workflows. Hear about Peyton's journey into cybersecurity, and insights for security professionals navigating the AI revolution.

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

Things Mentioned:

• Endor Labs - https://www.endorlabs.com
• Hacking your life with AI: https://www.endorlabs.com/learn/hacking-your-life-with-ai-can-get-you-hacked
•       - Full ebook: https://www.endorlabs.com/learn/how-ai-orchestration-platforms-ship-rce-by-design
•  Project-Mount Symlink Traversal: https://www.endorlabs.com/learn/project-mount-symlink-traversal-in-brig-how-a-sandbox-reaches-host-directories-it-was-never-given
• PortSwigger: https://portswigger.net/
• CYBR.SEC.Careers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/
• TAB Memorial Scholarship - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/tab-memorial-scholarship
• Cards for a Cause -https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793
• All dates for upcoming fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Peyton Kennedy
• Director: Bill Brenner 
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music and Editing by: August Farnum  

Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON. 

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple 
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing 

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

About this episode: 

On this week’s episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Bob Ackerman, Managing Director at DataTribe, to share lessons from decades of building and investing in technology companies. From backing Dragos when much of the venture world didn’t believe an industrial cybersecurity market existed to his belief that “culture is the unfair competitive advantage,” Bob explains why the best opportunities often require thinking differently from the crowd. 

If you’re building, investing in, or simply watching the future of cybersecurity, this is a conversation worth hearing.

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

Things Mentioned:

• Bob Ackerman’s AI Constraint article - https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesfinancecouncil/2026/10/06/ais-next-constraint-trust-not-capital/
• Dragos - https://www.dragos.com/
• Rob Lee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmichaellee/
• CYBR.SEC.Careers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/
• TAB Memorial Scholarship - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/tab-memorial-scholarship
• Cards for a Cause -https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793
• All dates for upcoming fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Bob Ackerman
• Director: Bill Brenner 
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music and Editing by: August Farnum  

Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON.  

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple 
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing 

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

About this episode: 

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Eve Security founder and CEO Nadav Cornberg to explore the challenges of securing agentic AI. They discuss AI governance, MCP, why agents should be expected to make mistakes, and why traditional static security policies may not be enough for systems that operate dynamically and autonomously. As AI agents gain greater access to critical systems, the conversation is shifting from simply asking what they’re allowed to do to understanding what they’re actually doing.

Thank you to Eve Security for sponsoring this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

Things Mentioned:

• Eve Security - https://eve.security/
• CYBR.SEC.Careers Memorial Scholarship - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/tab-memorial-scholarship
• Cards for a Cause - https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793
• All dates for upcoming fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents
• RowdyCyberCon - https://www.rowdycybercon.org/
• The Hugging Face Incident (According to OpenAI) - https://openai.com/index/hugging-face-incident-and-the-road-ahead/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Nadav Cornberg
• Director: Bill Brenner 
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music and Editing by: August Farnum  

Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON. 

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple 
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing 

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald & James “JB” Bryant share how scholarships, YOUTH.SEC.CON., mentorship, certifications, and community programs are helping students and veterans gain exposure and real opportunities to break into a career in cybersecurity. They also discuss what’s ahead for 2027 and how individuals and organizations can get involved through volunteering, fundraising events, sponsorships, and donations.

Things Mentioned:

• CYBR.SEC.Careers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/
• Cards for a Cause - https://pro.gofundme.com/event/cards-for-a-cause/e803793
• All dates for upcoming fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents 

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Sheridan Skurupey-McDonald
• Guest: James “JB” Bryant
• Director: Bill Brenner 
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music and Editing by: August Farnum  

 Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON. 

 Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

 Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple 
• Spotify
• YouTube

 Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

 Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing 

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Dale Hoak, CISO at RegScale, to explore why compliance should be the starting point for cybersecurity - not the finish line. Dale discusses the shift from checkbox auditing to continuous cyber resilience, the growing impact of AI on risk, and why security, compliance, and business leaders need to work from the same playbook. The conversation also dives into executive buy-in, board-level risk discussions, and the importance of becoming an agent of change inside your organization.

Things Mentioned:

• RegScale - https://regscale.com 

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Dale Hoak
• Director: Bill Brenner
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music by: August Honey

 Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON.

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

In this BONUS episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Wil Klusovsky, Chief Revenue Officer at viLogics, ahead of his CYBR.SEC.CON. 2026 session, “The Four Horsemen of Cybersecurity Failure.” Wil shares lessons from almost three decades in cybersecurity and explores the common pitfalls that can derail security programs - and how leaders can keep their teams focused on the bigger picture. The conversation also dives into his approach to using storytelling and pop culture to make complex cybersecurity topics more engaging, along with his podcast “Keyboard Samurai”, and advice for professionals building careers in the industry.

Things Mentioned:

• Keyboard Samari podcast - https://www.wilklu.me/podcast
• Michael and Sam’s Episode - https://www.wilklu.me/podcast/episode/48b3fda8/sam-michael-from-hou-sec-con-cybersecurity-insights
• AI for the Rest Of Us - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F29THNLT
• Sairam Sundaresan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sairam-sundaresan/
• CYBR.SEC.CON. Parking - https://www.cybrseccon.com/resources
• CYBR.SEC.Careers Fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents
• Taylor Austin Broussard Memorial Scholarship Opens September 15, 2026 - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/tab-memorial-scholarship
• Donate to CYBR.SEC.Careers - https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/823162/donate

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Wil Klusovsky
• Director: Bill Brenner
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music by: August Honey

 Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON.

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Alfred Huger, co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Command Zero, to explore the rapidly evolving world of agentic security operations. They discuss what organizations should consider before moving toward an AI-driven SOC, from establishing clear performance baselines and understanding costs to giving AI the business context it needs to make better decisions. Alfred also breaks down the importance of role-based access controls, governance, and balancing human oversight with the increasing speed of AI-powered attacks. The conversation offers a practical look at what CISOs should be asking as agentic SOC technology moves from emerging concept to real-world deployment.

 This episode is sponsored by Command Zero

Things Mentioned:

• Command Zero - https://www.commandzero.ai
• The Agentic SOC: Why Security Operations Must Reimagine Itself – And Fast: https://www.commandzero.ai/resources/agentic-soc.pdf
• CYBR.SEC.CON Discounted Hotel Rooms and Parking - https://www.cybrseccon.com/resources
• Careers Fundraisers - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/fundraiserevents

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Alfred Huger
• Director: Bill Brenner
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music by: August Honey

 Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON.

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal 

Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael and Sam sit down with Roman Arutyunov, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Xage, to explore how cybersecurity must evolve in the age of agentic AI. Roman shares his journey from early cybersecurity work to protecting critical infrastructure and explains why Zero Trust is more important than ever as AI agents gain greater access to systems, data, and critical resources. Roman also covers practical ways organizations can implement Zero Trust without creating a complex patchwork of security tools - and why protecting interactions at every layer is becoming essential.

This episode is sponsored by Xage

Things Mentioned:

• Xage - https://xage.com/
• Mirai Virus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirai_(malware)
• Agentic AI Is Pushing Zero Trust Into Its Next Phase - https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/agentic-ai-is-pushing-zero-trust-into-its-next-phase/

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Roman Arutyunov
• Director: Bill Brenner
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music by: August Honey

Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON.

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

 Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing
• CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 
• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U

In this episode of CYBR.SEC.CAST, Michael and Sam join forces with Drew Conry-Murray and Jennifer “JJ” Jabbusch, hosts of the Packet Protector podcast on the Packet Pushers Network. The conversation explores Drew and JJ’s journeys into networking, cybersecurity, and technology media, as well as the origin of the Packet Protector podcast and its mission to make security knowledge more accessible to networking and IT professionals. The group also discusses the importance of community-driven education, collaboration between security and infrastructure teams, supporting the next generation of practitioners, and creating opportunities for professionals to learn and connect. 

Things Mentioned:

• VAX - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VAX  
• Packet Pushers - https://packetpushers.net
• Packet Protectors - https://packetpushers.net/podcast/packet-protector/
• JJ’s HOU.SEC.CON. Keynote - https://youtu.be/7mrDeBWdQoI  
• YOUTH.SEC.CON. - https://www.cybrseccareers.org/youth-sec-con
• Packet Protector Slack Channel - https://packetpushers.net/community/
• JJ’s CYBR.SEC.CON. Talk, “Wi-Fi 7 Is Not Just Another Upgrade: What Security Teams Need to Know Before You Deploy” will take place on September 16, 2026, at 10:00am in room 360

Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] 

In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Jennifer (JJ) Jabusch
• Guest: Drew Conry-Murray
• Director: Bill Brenner
• Producer: Lauren Andrus
• Music by: August Honey

 Keep up with our Conferences and Events:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• CYBR.SEC.CON.
• OT.SEC.CON.
• CYBR.HAK.CON.

Keep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:

• LinkedIn
• X
• Facebook
• Instagram
• TikTok
• YouTube

Learn About CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit Efforts

• CYBR.SEC.Careers

Subscribe to the podcast: 

• Apple
• Spotify
• YouTube

Listen to our other shows:

• CYBR.HAK.CAST
• CYBR.Minded
• CYBR.Signal

Thank you to our Media Partners:

CYBR.SEC.CON.

• Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing

CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. 

• OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)
• UtilSec
• Packet Pushers

CYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. 

• BarCode Podcast
• Cyber Distortion Podcast
• Kill Chain Radio
• The Phillip Wylie Show
• Vulnerable U