90% of cyberattacks still start with email yet most organizations are still underestimating it.

On Season 2 Episode 15 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down with Gavin Roberts, CTO of Topsec Cloud Solutions, to unpack why email security remains one of the biggest and most misunderstood risks in cybersecurity.

With over 25 years of experience across fraud detection, financial systems, and email security, Roberts shares why AI is making phishing attacks more convincing than ever, while also warning against over-reliance on automation without maintaining strong technical fundamentals.

The conversation dives into:

• Why email continues to be the #1 attack vector

• The real impact of AI on both attackers and defenders

• Why layered security beats “all-in-one” solutions

• The growing risk of skill gaps in security teams

If you're relying on default email security alone… this episode is a must-watch.

#DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity #AI

#Phishing #ITLeadership #RiskManagement #DigitalTrust

#GavinRoberts #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology

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On Season 2 Episode 14 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry welcome back Grady J. Global Director of Business Development at eSentire.

Building on his experience across CIO, CSO, and product leadership roles, Johnston shares practical insights on how IT leaders can rethink vendor relationships; not as transactional exchanges, but as strategic partnerships that advise, support, and enable business growth.

The conversation dives into how to evaluate vendors beyond price, why proof-of-concept testing in controlled environments is critical in today’s fast-moving AI landscape, and how organizations can leverage vendor ecosystems to reduce costs while strengthening internal capabilities. Johnston also highlights the importance of aligning technology decisions with broader business outcomes, helping IT teams move from reactive cost centers to proactive strategic drivers.

#DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #ITLeadership #VendorManagement #StrategicPartnerships #RiskManagement #ITStrategy #DigitalTrust #GradyJohnston #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology

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On Season 2 Episode 13 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down with Grady J. Johnston, Global Director of Business Development for eSentire.

Drawing from experience as a CIO, CSO, IT director, and product leader, Johnston shares practical insights on building effective security teams and strengthening the relationship between IT and the broader business.

The conversation explores why mentorship and continuous training are essential for growing IT talent, how IT leaders can leverage vendor ecosystems for free training and development resources, and why cultivating long-term professional networks creates lasting value across organizations. Johnston also explains how forming cross-department compliance committees can help IT leaders gain strategic buy-in for security initiatives and technology changes—transforming IT from a cost center into a strategic business partner.

#DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #ITLeadership #Mentorship #ChangeManagement #VendorPartnerships #ITStrategy #DigitalTrust #GradyJohnston #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology

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On the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw sits down with Jeff Edwards and Alan Gin of Zero Down Software to explore how early ideas of virtual business continuity evolved into today’s application-first resilience. The takeaway: backups alone aren’t enough—true digital trust requires seamless availability and recovery that customers never notice.

#DigitalTrustPodcast #DigitalTrust #OperationalResilience #BusinessContinuity #ApplicationFirst #ZeroDownSoftware #NoDowntime #CyberResilience #ITLeadership

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On the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian speaks with Jeff Edwards (Chief Evangelist) and Alan Gin (CEO & Co-founder) of Zero Down Software about why digital trust depends on staying online during failure. From cloud outages and ransomware to insurance pressure, the message is clear: backups alone aren’t enough — true operational resilience is now essential.

#DigitalTrustPodcast #DigitalTrust #OperationalResilience #CyberResilience #BusinessContinuity #BackupAndRecovery #CyberInsurance #BusinessInterruption #Ransomware #ZeroDownSoftware #LeadershipInTech

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On the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw interviews Laura Payne, CEO of White Tuque (Canada), to unpack major cybersecurity misconceptions and practical resilience strategies. Payne debunks the myth that cybersecurity must be expensive and stresses that security is a continuous discipline—not a one-time setup. She contrasts legacy CVSS-driven vulnerability management with modern risk-based approaches that prioritize real attacker behavior. The discussion also highlights the value of tabletop exercises for incident readiness and the role of neuroscience-informed security awareness in reducing human-factor risks.

#DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #RiskBasedVM #VulnerabilityManagement #IncidentResponse #SecurityAwareness #HumanFactors #CyberResilience #LauraPayne #ChristianRedshaw #ContinuousSecurity #PeopleProcessTechnology

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On the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw speaks with Laura Payne, CEO of White Tuque, about her journey from IT to cybersecurity leadership. Laura shares how security should enable—not block—business goals, highlighting the importance of a “we can find a yes” mindset, a culture of trust, and shared responsibility between IT and business. Her insights redefine cybersecurity as a balance of protection, collaboration, and business agility.

#DigitalTrustPodcast #CybersecurityLeadership #CultureAndTrust #BusinessAlignment #CyberResilience #RiskManagement #ChristianRedshaw #LauraPayne #WhiteTuque

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For this episode of the Digital Trust podcast, Host Christian Redshaw welcomes CISO Neal Mullen of the HSE (Ireland). Neal details his evolution from a biomedical electrical engineer to a Global Head of Operational Resilience and ultimately, a CISO. His journey highlights the critical need for technical experts to acquire business acumen (pursued through diplomas and Master's degrees) to shift from technical tasks to strategic leadership. Influenced by a protective ethos, Neal's focus shifted from technical fixes to operational risk and business continuity. His key advice for IT professionals entering security today: avoid jargon, learn to speak the language of business risk, and utilize clear control frameworks.

#DigitalTrustPodcast #CISO #LeadershipJourney #OperationalResilience #BusinessAcumen #CybersecurityCareers #RiskManagement #Mentorship #TechToExec

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In this episode of the Digital Trust podcast, hosts Christian Redshaw and Rossilyne Tan interview Neal Mullen, CISO of Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSSE). Neil discusses the massive task of fostering a healthy cyber security culture among the HSSE's 200,000 staff. The strategy, driven by top leadership, involves creating a "human firewall" through highly tailored, accessible training. This training features local branding, short "nano-modules," and acknowledges the challenges of frontline healthcare staff who lack time and quiet space. The ultimate goal is to empower every employee to confidently report incidents and extend their cyber awareness to their personal lives, making the entire workforce a proactive defense layer.

#CybersecurityCulture #HumanFirewall #HSE #CyberAwareness #NIS2 #HealthcareSecurity #PhishingDefense #DigitalTrust

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In this episode of the Digital Trust podcast, hosts Christian Redshaw and Rosilyne Tan speak with Kelly Hood of Optic Cyber Solutions. Kelly explains that for small to midsize businesses, cybersecurity isn't just a technical issue; it's a business challenge. She emphasizes that the conversation should start with an organization’s "crown jewels" or most valuable data. By first identifying what matters most, businesses can then use a structured approach, like a "know your risk" process, to build an effective cybersecurity roadmap. The discussion also touches on critical topics like supply chain risk and the need for clear communication to ensure security is properly implemented and managed.

#Cybersecurity #SMBs #RiskManagement #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTrust #CyberResilience #SupplyChainRisk #OpticCyberSolutions #NIST #CrownJewels

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