Attackers are moving from a 14-day exploit window to a 15-minute one. On this episode, Shimon Tolts, CEO & Co-Founder of Copperhelm, joins Brandon Krieger to explain how his team built the industry's first agentic cloud security platform to meet that speed — and why security has lagged behind every other engineering discipline in adopting AI.

Topics include:

Guest: Shimon Tolts, CEO & Co-Founder, Copperhelm
https://copperhelm.com/

Host: Brandon Krieger, CEO & vCISO Advisor

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Security operations centers are buried — enterprises now average more than 4,000 alerts a day and manage to investigate just over a third of them. In this episode, Brandon Krieger talks with Monzy Merza, Co-Founder and CEO of Crogl, about building an AI "knowledge engine" designed to close that gap. Monzy traces his path from 12 years as an applied security researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, through leadership roles in security research at Splunk and cybersecurity go-to-market at Databricks, to co-founding Crogl in 2023 — a company that raised $30M (a $25M Series A led by Menlo Ventures and a $5M seed led by Tola Capital) to build what TechCrunch called an AI "Iron Man suit" for security analysts.

Topics include:

Guest: Monzy Merza, Co-Founder and CEO, Crogl
Host: Brandon Krieger, CEO & vCISO Advisor

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AI, Compliance Automation & The Future of Cyber Governance | DailyCyber with Justin Beals

As regulatory requirements continue to expand, organizations are looking for ways to simplify compliance while strengthening cybersecurity outcomes. AI and automation are increasingly becoming critical components of modern governance, risk, and compliance programs.

In this live episode of DailyCyber, Brandon Krieger speaks with Justin Beals, Founder & CEO of Strike Graph, about how organizations can modernize compliance operations, reduce audit fatigue, and build sustainable cybersecurity programs.

Justin is an entrepreneur, former CTO, AI researcher, and inventor whose work spans enterprise software, semantic mapping, and educational NLP systems serving millions of users. His research into knowledge classification and framework alignment directly influenced the architecture behind Strike Graph's approach to compliance automation across standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, and CMMC.

Topics covered:

• Why major compliance frameworks overlap more than organizations think

• Using AI to automate cybersecurity compliance activities

• Common misconceptions surrounding compliance and security maturity

• Foundational security gaps organizations should address before adopting AI

• Governance and risk challenges created by emerging AI technologies

• Strategies for building scalable and audit-ready security programs

Guest:

Justin Beals — Founder & CEO, Strike Graph

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jubeals/

https://www.strikegraph.com/

Host:

Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonkrieger

https://www.DailyCyber.ca

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping enterprise technology, accelerating innovation while introducing new security, governance, and operational challenges.

In this live episode of DailyCyber, Brandon Krieger sits down with Ben Wilcox, CTO & CISO at ProArch, to discuss how organizations can securely adopt AI, manage infrastructure risk, and prepare for the next generation of cyber threats.

As both CTO and CISO, Ben offers a unique perspective on balancing technology enablement with cybersecurity leadership. His work focuses on helping organizations build secure, resilient environments while navigating the complexities of AI, cloud infrastructure, compliance, and modern cyber risk. Recent discussions from Ben have focused heavily on AI governance, agent visibility, DevSecOps maturity, and the security implications of rapidly accelerating AI adoption. 

• AI security and governance challenges

Guest:

Host:

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DailyCyber 293 — Privacy-First AI, Personal Knowledge & Trustworthy Intelligence

In this episode of DailyCyber, Brandon Krieger is joined by Jonathan Schaeffer, Founder of KIND (Knowledge-IN-Depth), to discuss how artificial intelligence can be designed around privacy, trust, and user ownership of data.

Jonathan shares lessons from more than 40 years in AI development and explains why he believes the future of AI should empower individuals to curate, understand, and benefit from their own knowledge without sacrificing privacy to cloud-based systems.

Topics include:

• Data ownership and AI governance

• Privacy-first AI architecture

• Local AI versus cloud AI

• Building trustworthy intelligent systems

• Personal knowledge management through AI

Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor

Guest: Jonathan Schaeffer — Founder, KIND

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Technology Strategy, Operational Efficiency & Business Innovation | DailyCyber 292 with Robert Maxwell

In this episode of DailyCyber, Brandon Krieger is joined by Robert Maxwell, CEO of TGT Solutions Inc., to discuss how organizations can strategically apply technology to improve profitability, efficiency, and innovation.

Robert shares insights from more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, explaining how businesses can align operational goals with practical technology strategies that support growth and long-term competitiveness.

Topics include:

• Technology strategy and business alignment

• Operational efficiency and modernization

• Leadership during digital transformation

• Technology investment decision-making

• Innovation and scalable business systems

Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor

Guest: Robert Maxwell — TGT Solutions Inc.

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In this episode of DailyCyber, Brandon Krieger speaks with Chris Pierson, Founder & CEO of BlackCloak, about the rapidly evolving risks facing executives, high-profile individuals, and their families in today’s digital world.

Chris shares insights from decades of cybersecurity, privacy, legal, and financial services leadership experience — including his work with Homeland Security, FinTech organizations, and executive protection initiatives.

The discussion explores digital executive protection, AI-enabled scams, reputational threats, identity theft, and how organizations should think beyond traditional enterprise cybersecurity boundaries.

Topics covered:

Guest Dr. Chris Pierson — Founder & CEO, BlackCloak

Website: BlackCloak.io

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristopherpierson

Host Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor

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The Future of Tokenized Settlement and Quantum-Ready Financial Infrastructure | DailyCyber 290 with Ryan Kirkley

In this episode of DailyCyber, Brandon Krieger is joined by Ryan Kirkley, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Settlement Network, to discuss the future of tokenized settlement, validator security, cross-border payments, and quantum-ready financial infrastructure.

Ryan shares his perspective on why validator design should be treated as a security layer, how newer blockchain networks are evolving their validator models, and where current blockchain and financial security frameworks still leave institutions exposed. The discussion also explores how identity, accountability, and fraud prevention may change as validator participation evolves, and why financial networks need to begin preparing for quantum risk now rather than later.

Topics covered:

Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder and CEO, Global Settlement Network

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankirkley/

Website: www.Globalsettlement.com

Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor

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Building Cyber Ranges & Real-World Cyber Readiness| DailyCyber 289 with Lee Rossey

Cyber ranges and simulation platforms are redefining how organizations prepare for real-world cyber threats.

In DailyCyber Episode 289, Brandon Krieger speaks with Lee Rossey, CTO & Co-Founder of SimSpace, about how advanced cyber environments are being used by USCYBERCOM, global militaries, and enterprises to improve cyber readiness.

Lee brings decades of experience from MIT Lincoln Laboratory, where he led cyber range development and worked with DARPA and the Department of Defense to build foundational cyber training infrastructure, including the National Cyber Range Complex.

This episode explores how organizations can move beyond theoretical security and into real-world validation and resilience.

Lee Rossey is a former Group Leader at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, where he established the Cyber System Assessments Group. He has led cyber range development, red teaming, and large-scale testing initiatives supporting national defense programs. As CTO & Co-Founder of SimSpace, he now leads the development of simulation platforms used globally for cyber training and testing.

Topics covered:

• Cyber range evolution

• Red teaming at scale

• Military cyber strategy

• Cyber resilience testing

• Future training platforms

Guest: Lee Rossey — CTO & Co-Founder, SimSpace

Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor, KNSS Consulting

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Executive Protection & Modern Security Risks in a Digital World| DailyCyber 288 with Ryan Quirk ~ Watch Now ~ 

Modern security is no longer confined to firewalls and physical barriers. As digital exposure increases, so does the risk to executives, families, and organizations. From social media footprints to open-source intelligence, the lines between cyber, physical, and personal security are rapidly converging.

In this episode of DailyCyber, we sit down with Ryan Quirk, CEO of Sparrow Risk Group, to break down how the threat landscape has evolved—and what leaders need to do to adapt.

Episode Overview

Technology over the last decade has fundamentally reshaped how individuals and organizations are exposed to risk. What was once considered separate domains—cybersecurity, physical security, and intelligence—are now deeply interconnected. This shift requires a new approach to security strategy, particularly for business owners and high-net-worth individuals who face increased visibility and targeting.

Ryan shares insights from over 20 years of experience across civilian and government sectors, highlighting how risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated in high-threat environments. The discussion explores how security must evolve beyond traditional models and into a more integrated, intelligence-driven framework.

Organizations that fail to recognize these changes often underestimate their exposure—particularly when it comes to publicly available information. Social media, corporate websites, and open-source data can all be leveraged to build detailed profiles that increase vulnerability.

Ryan brings a practical lens to these challenges, outlining how leaders can begin to reassess their current posture and make informed decisions about protecting their people, assets, and operations.

The conversation also dives into how different industries face varying levels of risk depending on their visibility, access to capital, and geopolitical exposure. Not all threats are equal, and understanding where your organization stands is critical to building an effective defense strategy.

Another key theme is the growing importance of choosing the right security partner. With many firms offering overlapping services, Ryan explains what truly differentiates a capable security provider—and how clients can avoid common mistakes when selecting who to trust.

Topics covered:

• Technology reshaping security risk

• High-risk industries and exposure

• Social media and OSINT threats

• Convergence of cyber and physical security

• Choosing the right security partner

Guest: Ryan Quirk — CEO, Sparrow Risk Group

Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor

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