In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Alfonso Villalba Almeida, Co-Founder and COO of Kriptos, a platform helping organizations identify, classify, and secure sensitive data at scale.

Alfonso’s work sits at the crossroads of data protection, risk, and AI - making him the perfect guest to explore where data security is headed next.

We cover:
🔎 Why data discovery and classification remain such a big challenge🛡️ How Kriptos helps organizations see their risk before it becomes a breach🤖 What secure AI adoption really looks like in practice📊 How to balance compliance and risk reduction without slowing innovation📌 The #1 thing security leaders should rethink in their approach to data today

If you’re building with AI, safeguarding sensitive data, or navigating compliance, this episode is packed with insights you can use right now.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Sounil Yu, CTO and Chief AI Officer at Knostic, security innovator, and the creator of the Cyber Defense Matrix - a framework that’s transformed how organizations think about security strategy.

We unpack:
📊 The origin and evolution of the Cyber Defense Matrix🏢 How organizations are applying it in real life to improve security programs🤖 How AI is changing the way the Matrix can be used🔮 What’s next for cyber defense as the threat landscape keeps evolving📌 How security leaders can start applying the Matrix today to reframe their programs

If you’ve ever wanted to understand the Cyber Defense Matrix - or how AI will shape the next wave of defense - this is your episode.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by David DellaPelle, founder of Dune Security, a startup rethinking one of cybersecurity’s biggest blind spots: the human layer.

We dive into:
🧑‍💻 Why human behavior remains the weakest link in security (and how to fix it)🚫 The biggest misconceptions companies have about the “human layer”📉 Why most traditional security awareness programs fail💡 What human-first security actually looks like in practice - beyond training videos📌 The one change CISOs can make this quarter to start building a true security culture

David’s perspective is refreshing: if we want security to work, we can’t just bolt tech onto people - we need to design security with them in mind.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Jennifer Leggio, SVP of Marketing & Revenue Operations at QuSecure.

With a long career in cybersecurity leadership, Jen is now helping drive QuSecure’s mission to secure the future with quantum-resilient solutions.

We cover:
🛡️ Why quantum threats are closer than you think - and why organizations need to prepare now🚀 QuSecure’s brand-new product launch and what makes it different🔮 How QuSecure is shaping the post-quantum security market💡 Lessons from Jen’s career on how innovation can drive real impact📌 One action every security leader should take today to get quantum-ready

If you’ve been wondering what post-quantum security actually looks like - or why it matters now, not years from now- this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Aaron Mendes, CEO and co-founder of PrivacyHawk, the platform giving individuals real control over their data in an era dominated by surveillance, breaches, and endless tracking.

We dig into:
🔍 What personal data exposure really means - and why it’s riskier than most people think

🧹 The hidden difficulty of cleaning up your digital footprint⚖️ Why privacy regulations often fail, leaving both individuals and businesses exposed

🛡️ How CISOs should rethink their approach to customer data protection📚 What companies can do to drive real education around privacy

If you’ve ever wondered where your data really goes - or how to take back control - this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Denise Hayman, CEO of Sales Velocity and one of the most seasoned go-to-market leaders in cybersecurity. With a career spent scaling early-stage startups into market leaders, Denise knows exactly what it takes to build momentum in this competitive industry.

We cover:
🚀 The first steps every founder should take when building their GTM strategy

⚡ Common mistakes startups make when launching go-to-market plans

📊 How to know if you’re actually reaching the right audience (and how to measure it)

👥 What to look for when making your first GTM leader hire

💡 The frameworks and foundations every early-stage company needs to scale successfully

If you’re building in early-stage cyber or refining your growth strategy, Denise’s insights will give you the roadmap (and cautionary tales) you need to avoid wasted time and accelerate traction.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Channi Greenwall, Founder & CEO of Olympix and a leading voice in developer-first Web3 security.

Channi is building the only toolset that gives developers the power to secure their smart contracts from day one - embedding continuous, real-time testing directly into the development process and reducing reliance on traditional audits.

We dive into:
🔮 What makes 2025’s threat landscape different from what security teams have been preparing for⚔️ Why focusing only on reentrancy and integer overflows is “fighting yesterday’s war”🤖 How LLMs are influencing attack patterns - are they creating new threats or just scaling old ones?🌍 Whether DeFi protocols are now in the crosshairs of nation-state level attackers✅ Why audits aren’t enough anymore - and what a 2025-ready security strategy looks like

If you’re building in Web3, investing in crypto, or just curious about how smart contract security is evolving, this episode is a must-listen.

Agentic AI might be the buzziest phrase in cybersecurity right now - but let’s be honest, most “agentic” claims are just lipstick on a chatbot.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Jimmy Mesta, Co-Founder & CTO of RAD Security, to unpack what true agentic security actually means - and why so few vendors are even close.

We dive into:
🤖 The real definition of agentic AI (beyond the buzz)

⚠️ Common traps businesses fall into when adopting LLMs and chatbots

🚀 How RAD Security is building something deeper - automation that investigates, acts, and adapts in real environments

🔍 Why trust and explainability are critical in making AI security usable

🔮 What’s next in this fast-moving space - and the #1 thing leaders should focus on now

If you’re confused by the hype around agentic AI - or just want clarity on what’s worth paying attention to - this episode will cut through the noise.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Damian Schenkelman, VP of R&D at Auth0 (by Okta) and one of the earliest engineers behind the platform.

Damian has been at the forefront of identity for over a decade - and now he’s driving the creation of an entirely new category in security.

We dive into:

🔑 What Damian and his team are building today - and why it’s more than just a feature, but a whole new approach

🧩 The common misconceptions CISOs often have about identity security

📢 How to communicate and educate customers on emerging identity products

💡 Damian’s advice for security leaders and innovators navigating today’s identity landscape

Packed with insights from someone who’s shaped identity from the early days to the cutting edge, this is one you won’t want to miss.

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Tal Melamed - investor, multi-time founder, and seasoned cybersecurity executive - to demystify one of the hottest topics in the industry right now: Agentic AI.

We dig into:
🤖 What agentic AI really means in practice (beyond the hype)⚡ The risks and challenges of rapid GenAI adoption across organizations🔑 Which AI-powered tools are worth investing in - and which fall short💸 Where technology leaders should actually spend their money in 2025🚨 Whether agentic AI should be embraced widely or adopted with caution🔮 What the future looks like for AI in security: safer systems or bigger vulnerabilities?

If you’ve been trying to cut through the noise on AI in cybersecurity, this episode is a must-listen.