Security Confidential

Alex Sharpe is a Security Confidential Alumni, board member, practitioner, speaker, and author. He started his career in the intelligence community, built two startups, recognized as a top thought leader in cybersecurity, risk management, cloud, and digital assets. 00:00 Intro02:20 Cybersecurity Imposters05:50 How do we prepare for the future?12:40 The best investment we can make18:44 AI Models Collapse23:00 Training AI Models for malicious intent----------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Alex visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sharpe-3rd/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com----------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA:Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio!Instagram: @securityconfidential and @DarkrhiinosecurityFacebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-IncTwitter: @darkrhiinosecLinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-securityYoutube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ​

Alex Sharpe is a Security Confidential Alumni, board member, practitioner, speaker, and author. He started his career in the intelligence community, built two startups, recognized as a top thought leader in cybersecurity, risk management, cloud, and digital assets. 00:00 Intro02:20 Cybersecurity Imposters05:50 How do we prepare for the future?12:40 The best investment we can make18:44 AI Models Collapse23:00 Training AI Models for malicious intent----------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Alex visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sharpe-3rd/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com----------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA:Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio!Instagram: @securityconfidential and @DarkrhiinosecurityFacebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-IncTwitter: @darkrhiinosecLinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-securityYoutube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ​

Henrik Parkkinen is a globally recognized security leader from Sweden with over 20 years in the cybersecurity field. His experience spans both offensive and defensive security, developed through a combination of hands-on technical roles, management and leadership positions. Henrik is known for his strategic thinking, strong leadership, and ability to communicate complex security concepts across all levels of an organization—from engineers to board members. His impact in the industry has earned him numerous accolades, including recognition as a Top 12 GRC Leader in 2025, one of the Top 10 Cybersecurity Leaders in EMEA, and a finalist for Best Cyber Blog of the Year. 

00:00 Intro

02:36 Love for Technology

06:35 Pathway to skills

14:38 The contextual aspect of security

20:35 What is worth protecting

29:00 You are the translator

46:10 How is your approach changing to AI?

52:34 Free resources from Henrik

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To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com

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Henrik Parkkinen is a globally recognized security leader from Sweden with over 20 years in the cybersecurity field. His experience spans both offensive and defensive security, developed through a combination of hands-on technical roles, management and leadership positions. Henrik is known for his strategic thinking, strong leadership, and ability to communicate complex security concepts across all levels of an organization—from engineers to board members. His impact in the industry has earned him numerous accolades, including recognition as a Top 12 GRC Leader in 2025, one of the Top 10 Cybersecurity Leaders in EMEA, and a finalist for Best Cyber Blog of the Year. 

00:00 Intro

02:36 Love for Technology

06:35 Pathway to skills

14:38 The contextual aspect of security

20:35 What is worth protecting

29:00 You are the translator

46:10 How is your approach changing to AI?

52:34 Free resources from Henrik

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To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com--------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA:Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio!Instagram: @securityconfidential and @DarkrhiinosecurityFacebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-IncTwitter: @darkrhiinosecLinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-securityYoutube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ​--------------------------------------------------------------#darkrhiinosecurity #securityconfidential #cybersecurity #cyberpodcast #ai #artificialintelligence #securitypodcast #cybernews #technews #techsoftware #informationtechnology #infosec #cybersecurityforbeginners #technewstoday

Chuck Brooks is a globally recognized cybersecurity thought leader, two-time Presidential appointee, Forbes contributor, and Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University. Named a "Top 5 Tech Person to Follow" by LinkedIn and a "Top 50 Global Influencer in Risk and Compliance" by Thomson Reuters, Chuck has served in senior roles across government, industry, and academia. With decades of experience shaping cyber policy, risk management, and innovation, he’s a trusted voice in cybersecurity, homeland security, and emerging tech.--------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Chuck visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckbrooks/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com--------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA:Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio!Instagram: @securityconfidential and @DarkrhiinosecurityFacebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-IncTwitter: @darkrhiinosecLinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-securityYoutube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ​

Chuck Brooks is a globally recognized cybersecurity thought leader, two-time Presidential appointee, Forbes contributor, and Adjunct Faculty at Georgetown University. Named a "Top 5 Tech Person to Follow" by LinkedIn and a "Top 50 Global Influencer in Risk and Compliance" by Thomson Reuters, Chuck has served in senior roles across government, industry, and academia. With decades of experience shaping cyber policy, risk management, and innovation, he’s a trusted voice in cybersecurity, homeland security, and emerging tech.--------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Chuck visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckbrooks/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com--------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA:Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio!Instagram: @securityconfidential and @DarkrhiinosecurityFacebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-IncTwitter: @darkrhiinosecLinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-securityYoutube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ​

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityAlex Sharpe is a board member, practitioner, speaker, and author known for driving value while managing cyber risk. With a career that began in the intelligence community, Alex has since led strategic transformations across global enterprises, built two startups (including one with a successful IPO), and participated in over 20 M&A transactions. Recognized as a top thought leader in cybersecurity, risk management, cloud, and digital assets, he bridges the worlds of business, cyber, and governance to build stronger organizations and better lives.00:00 Introduction11:00 Machine Learning back in the days of LISP Processing15:00 The man who knows how and the man who knows why23:03 Jobs getting replaced by AI25:57 Do I need a large SOC anymore?35:56 LOCK YOUR CAR38:48 60% of Backups fail to restore45:27 Connecting with Alex-------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Alex visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sharpe-3rd/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com--------------------------------------------------------------

Alex Sharpe is a board member, practitioner, speaker, and author known for driving value while managing cyber risk. With a career that began in the intelligence community, Alex has since led strategic transformations across global enterprises, built two startups (including one with a successful IPO), and participated in over 20 M&A transactions. Recognized as a top thought leader in cybersecurity, risk management, cloud, and digital assets, he bridges the worlds of business, cyber, and governance to build stronger organizations and better lives.

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityAlex Sharpe is a board member, practitioner, speaker, and author known for driving value while managing cyber risk. With a career that began in the intelligence community, Alex has since led strategic transformations across global enterprises, built two startups (including one with a successful IPO), and participated in over 20 M&A transactions. Recognized as a top thought leader in cybersecurity, risk management, cloud, and digital assets, he bridges the worlds of business, cyber, and governance to build stronger organizations and better lives.00:00 Introduction11:00 Machine Learning back in the days of LISP Processing15:00 The man who knows how and the man who knows why23:03 Jobs getting replaced by AI25:57 Do I need a large SOC anymore?35:56 LOCK YOUR CAR38:48 60% of Backups fail to restore45:27 Connecting with Alex--------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Alex visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sharpe-3rd/To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com--------------------------------------------------------------

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityJohn Carse is the Field CISO at SquareX and a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience spanning the U.S. Navy, JPMorgan, Expedia, Dyson, and Rakuten. With a background in securing critical naval systems during his 14 years in the Navy, John has since built and led global security programs across finance, tech, and e-commerce. He holds multiple cloud security patents and is currently helping develop the industry’s first Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution. With hands-on expertise and a global perspective from roles in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, Bahrain, and Europe, John is passionate about tackling emerging threats and sharing real-world insights that blend innovation with practical defense. 00:00 Introduction03:00 Protecting Intellectual Property 10:37 Understand the business, then look at the controls14:18 How different is cybersecurity across the country22:16 Browser Detection Response32:19 Does BDR replace other tools?36:10 What about virtual environments?39:30 More from John---------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com---------------------------------------------------------------

John Carse is the Field CISO at SquareX and a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over 20 years of experience spanning the U.S. Navy, JPMorgan, Expedia, Dyson, and Rakuten. With a background in securing critical naval systems during his 14 years in the Navy, John has since built and led global security programs across finance, tech, and e-commerce. He holds multiple cloud security patents and is currently helping develop the industry’s first Browser Detection and Response (BDR) solution. With hands-on expertise and a global perspective from roles in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, Bahrain, and Europe, John is passionate about tackling emerging threats and sharing real-world insights that blend innovation with practical defense.