In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Austin Gadient, Co-Founder and CTO of Vali Cyber, a company securing one of the most overlooked layers of modern infrastructure: the hypervisors and virtual systems that keep businesses running behind the scenes.

Austin breaks down why attackers are now targeting this invisible layer, how groups like Scattered Spider are reaching deeper into virtualised environments, and why protecting the hypervisor is becoming critical for stopping ransomware and supply-chain–style breaches.

We explore:

🖥️ What hypervisor security actually is - and why it’s finally gaining attention🎯 Why attackers are moving “down the stack” into virtual infrastructure🔥 How groups like Scattered Spider are exploiting these weak points💥 What really happens to a business when these systems are compromised🛡️ How Vali Cyber’s approach stops attacks before they cause damage📈 Early results and real-world wins from customers🚀 The journey of fundraising and rapidly scaling a security startup

If you care about infrastructure security, ransomware defence, or emerging attack surfaces, this episode will open your eyes to risks most teams aren’t even monitoring yet.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Evgeniy Kharam, Chief Strategy Officer at Discern Security, to break down one of the biggest challenges facing security leaders today: how to move from point-in-time snapshots to continuous, real-time visibility of their security posture.

Evgeniy has spent years advising organisations on how to build stronger, more strategic security programs - and now he’s helping reshape how posture management works in a world of AI-driven threats and constant change.

We explore:

📉 Why traditional audits, spreadsheets, and annual reviews no longer cut it🔍 What “continuous visibility” really means in practice🤖 How AI is changing both the threat landscape and the tools security teams rely on💡 The biggest misconceptions leaders have about continuous security management📊 Why posture management is becoming more business-aligned and less technical🔮 The key market trends in 2025 shaping how organisations think about security

If you’re a security leader navigating complexity, compliance, or program maturity, this episode is packed with clarity on where the industry is headed.

On Cyber Talent Unlocked, host Damien talks with Sophia Hall, Manager Americas Talent Acquisition at torq, discussing everything around Talent Attraction, SOAR, the Grave Digger, Trevor, and much more!

🏢 How torq builds and sustains a mission-driven, high-trust culture

🎯 What truly separates standout torq candidates in a crowded cybersecurity market

🛠️ The skills, traits, and real-world experience that drive success inside torq’s automation-first environment

📬 How torq manages high application volume without sacrificing candidate experience

📉 How torq is helping bridge the cyber talent gap through automation, enablement, and smarter pathways into security

🔐 How torq attracts, develops, and retains top cybersecurity talent in a competitive landscape

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Tom Pace, CEO and Co-Founder of Netrise - the company shining a light on one of cybersecurity’s biggest blind spots: the hidden risks buried inside embedded device firmware and the modern software supply chain.

With deep experience across both offensive and defensive security, Tom founded Netrise to expose vulnerabilities most organisations don’t even know exist in the products they rely on every day.

We explore:

💡 The “aha moment” that led Tom to launch Netrise

📦 Why brand-new devices often ship with dozens of vulnerabilities

⚙️ What makes firmware and supply chain security so uniquely difficult

🆚 How Netrise differentiates itself in a crowded but critical market

🚨 Where the next wave of supply chain attacks may come from

🛡️ Practical steps CISOs can take to start addressing hidden risks today

If you're responsible for product security, embedded devices, or supply chain resilience, this episode will reshape how you think about modern risk.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez, the powerhouse co-founders of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society - a global community supporting the marketers shaping one of the most challenging industries in tech.

We dig into what makes marketing in cybersecurity uniquely difficult, how their community grew into a movement, and why collaboration is becoming essential for modern security marketers.

We explore:

🎤 What inspired the creation of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society📈 How the community scaled into a global network🧩 Why marketing in cyber is so much harder than traditional SaaS⚠️ The common mistakes startups make when trying to market in security🌐 Why community matters more than ever in this industry💡 Their advice for founders hiring their first cybersecurity marketer

If you work in cyber marketing, lead a security startup, or just want to understand the space better - this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Kyan Wei, Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Sectigo - a global leader in certificate lifecycle management and digital identity security.

Kyan shares how Sectigo attracts, evaluates, and retains top talent in one of the most competitive markets in tech, and what candidates really need to stand out.

We explore:

🏢 How Sectigo builds a strong, high-performance culture🎯 What separates standout candidates from the rest📄 The resume signals Kyan looks for - and the red flags🛠️ The skills that drive success in a SaaS + cybersecurity environment🌍 Sectigo’s view on remote work today and in the future🔮 The biggest hiring challenges coming in cybersecurity

If you’re building teams or trying to break into the security space, this episode gives you an inside look at how a major security company hires.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Lawrence Genitello, Founder & CEO of Optery - the platform helping individuals and enterprises reclaim their digital footprint by removing personal information from hundreds of data broker sites.

Lawrence has spent years operating at the intersection of privacy, security, and digital identity. His mission: make personal data protection accessible, automated, and achievable for everyone.

We explore:

🔍 What data brokers actually do - and why they’re a hidden risk for both individuals and enterprises🕵️‍♂️ How personal data ends up scattered across the internet without you ever knowing⚠️ Why privacy laws like GDPR and CCPA don’t offer the protection most people assume💥 The biggest myths about personal data exposure - and the realities security teams need to understand🏛️ How privacy, regulation, and security are converging into a single discipline🛡️ Practical steps anyone can take today to reduce their digital footprint

If you’ve ever wondered how much of your personal information is “out there,” or why data brokers are becoming one of the most overlooked security blind spots, this episode will open your eyes to a rapidly growing risk - and what you can do about it.

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In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Damien Lewke, Founder and CEO of Nebulock - an AI-powered platform redefining how teams approach threat hunting and detection engineering.

Damien’s building technology that makes the invisible obvious - surfacing hidden threats, reducing noise, and embedding continuous, intelligent detection directly into your stack.

We explore:
🧠 How Nebulock brings agentic, AI-driven threat hunting into real-world operations⚙️ Why legacy detection tools struggle to keep up🚨 How AI can cut through alert fatigue and false positives📈 The early wins that prove Nebulock’s model works in live environments💡 What proactive threat hunting looks like when AI becomes part of the team

If you’ve ever felt buried under noise or frustrated by the limits of traditional detection tools, this is the episode that will change how you think about modern SOCs and the future of threat hunting.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Patrick Smith, Founder and CEO of zally, to talk about what it really means to scale a startup in the world’s most competitive tech ecosystem - San Francisco.

Patrick recently relocated from the UK to embed zally into the heart of the AI and startup community. In this episode, we explore how environment and proximity to talent, investors, and other founders can shape the trajectory of an early-stage company.

We discuss:
🌉 What makes San Francisco so unique for founders and builders🇬🇧 How the startup ecosystem in the UK compares to Silicon Valley💡 Why proximity to the “right rooms” accelerates growth and opportunity🎨 How zally’s bold brand identity helps them stand out in a noisy space🚀 What’s next for zally - and Patrick’s advice for founders thinking of making the move

If you’ve ever wondered whether where you build your company matters as much as how you build it, this one’s for you.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Puneet Agarwal, Partner at True Ventures, one of the most respected early-stage venture firms backing founders at the very beginning of their journey.

Puneet has worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, helping them turn bold ideas into category-defining companies. We dive deep into what makes a cybersecurity startup truly stand out in such a competitive market - and where the next big opportunities lie.

We explore:
💡 What excites investors most when meeting early-stage founders🧠 The key signals that separate great cyber startups from the noise⚙️ How to build strong relationships with VCs and pitch with purpose🚀 What early-stage founders should prioritize - team, product, or GTM🔮 The biggest white spaces and innovation opportunities in security and AI

If you’re a founder building in cyber, this is your inside look at what top investors really want to see.