Hey hackers, defenders, and everyone in between! Today, we rewind 2023: a year of regulatory push, supply chain hacks, and enough zero days to fill a breach library. But fear not! We also saw product security rise like a phoenix, with threat modeling soaring and vulnerability management taking center stage. So buckle up as we toast the triumphs, dissect the dramas, and prepare for what's next in this ever-evolving world. 

We sat down with Robert Smigelski, CISSP, MSEE, Manager Product Cybersecurity at B. Braun Medical, for a deep dive conversation about how he built the product security practice at B. Braun Medical, automation, and the intersection between safety and security.

We sat down with the Chief Radar Officer at Arbe, who also previously led radar technology and development for General Motors, to discuss radar technology, cybersecurity and autonomous technologies.

We sat down with Eddy Thesee, a world expert in rail cybersecurity. Eddy is the Vice President of Products & Solutions Cybersecurity at Alstom, a world leader in green, smart mobility rail solutions such as rail transportation and infrastructure. Eddy began his career as a network and systems consultant and then joined Alstom where he moved through the ranks all the way to becoming the company's VP of Products & Solutions Cybersecurity.

The brutal terrorist attack in Israel on Oct 7th against men, women, children and the elderly has left us heartbroken. We at Cybellum hold the hands of those who lost their family members and friends in such a horrific way and pray for the safe return of our hostages and soldiers. At the same time, we find it important to push forward. Our cyber adversaries, very much like the real-world ones, never stop, and it's important to keep advancing the product security community, especially in these trying times.

On that note, we share our interview with Matanyahu Englman, Israel’s state comptroller and Ombudsman. Mr. Engelman has held countless key positions across government, academia, and the private sector, and is one of the main voices promoting cybersecurity in the state of Israel and abroad. He invited us to his Jerusalem office to discuss his pioneering approach to cybersecurity, hear insights from his team's research, and learn about his multi-national cybersecurity cooperations.

Please note the interview was recorded before the terrorist attacks in Israel.

We sat down with Helen Negre, the Chief Cybersecurity Officer for Siemens USA and the Americas CISO for Siemens Mobility, for a fascinating and candid conversation about product security, psychology, and personal growth. Helen has shared with us insights from her nontypical journey to cybersecurity leadership and provides tips for those wanting to follow a similar path.

We sat down with Michal Geva, General Manager, OTA and Cybersecurity at HARMAN International to discuss trends in automotive cybersecurity and OTA cybersecurity. Michal also discussed supply chain cybersecurity, EVs and provided her tips for women in cybersecurity roles.

We sat down with Nidhi Gani, a seasoned regulatory affairs professional with over a decade of experience in medical devices and digital health to discuss her experiences and her insights. Nidhi has worked with devices ranging from heart and lung machines to rehabilitation devices. She works at Embecta as a Regulatory Affairs Software and Cybersecurity and is a Cybersecurity Fellow at the Archimedes Center for Health Care and Medical Device Cybersecurity at Northeastern University.

The Chief Cyber Security Strategist at NTT Japan came by our offices to discuss the differences in cybersecurity approaches between countries, her experience working with the public and the private sector, and how to manage cybersecurity and spend time at the beach at the same time.

Joanna C. Cooper is the General Manager at Daimler Truck North America. Over the past 15 years, Joanna built multi-disciplinary industry experience, domestically and internationally, ranging from project management and component procurement, through manufacturing operations and engaging customer experience. She joined us to discuss the automotive industry, cybersecurity, and how to advance women in manufacturing roles.