From his roots in voice technology at giants like Google and IBM to pioneering security innovations at Pindrop, Vijay Balasubramaniyan shares his unique journey of merging voice and security. Discover how Pindrop is leading the charge against deepfake fraud, revolutionizing voice authentication, and even protecting democracy.

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Join us in this episode of the Security Podcast in Silicon Valley, where host Jon McLachlan sits down with Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof. Kayne shares his unique journey from theater to cybersecurity, offering insights into risk management, regulatory compliance, and the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Discover how his background in improv and theater has shaped his approach to cybersecurity, the importance of SEC 10-K disclosures, and practical advice for startups and security professionals. Don't miss this engaging and informative conversation!

In this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, host Jon McLachlan sits down with Haseeb Awan, the visionary Founder and CEO of Efani Secure Mobile. Join us as Haseeb shares his inspiring journey from co-founding BitAccess to creating a bulletproof mobile service designed to protect against the rising threat of SIM swapping and digital identity theft. Haseeb opens up about his personal experiences with security breaches, the challenges he faced, and the innovative solutions Efani offers to ensure top-notch security for its users. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with insights, resilience, and a commitment to making the digital world a safer place.

In this episode of the Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity production, hosts Jon McLachlan and Sasha Sinkevich dive into an engaging conversation with Simon Wijckmans, Founder and CEO of cside.dev. Simon shares his journey from working at Hydra, Vercel, and Cloudflare to founding cside.dev, a security startup focused on client-side security. He discusses the evolution of web security, the unique challenges of client-side attacks, and how cside.dev is pioneering solutions to make web security more accessible. Simon's insights into the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity and his passion for innovative solutions make this episode a must-listen. Join us as we explore the future of web security with one of the industry's brightest minds.

In this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity production, Host Jon McLachlan talks with Lorenzo Thione, a philanthropist, LGBTQ advocate, and investor. As the co-founder and chairman of StartOut, the only LGBTQ incubator, and managing director of Gaingels, Lorenzo shares his unique insights into the intersection of AI and security. They explore the ethical implications of advanced AI technologies, the importance of diversity in the tech industry, and how inclusive investment strategies can drive innovation. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on shaping a more equitable future in tech.

In this episode of the Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, a YSecurity production, Hosts Jon and Sasha dive deep with Suha Can, the Chief Information Security Officer at Grammarly, who oversees the security of over 30 million users and 70,000 enterprise teams worldwide. Suha shares his journey from discovering the internet in a small Turkish café to leading security at major tech giants like Amazon and Microsoft. We explore how he’s pioneering responsible AI at Grammarly, balancing product security with innovation, and preparing for the future of AI and cybersecurity. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on building trust, tackling zero-day exploits, and the evolving role of the CISO in today’s AI-driven world.

Join us on YSecurity Production as Jon McLachlan welcomes Tony Thai, the innovative Founder and CEO of HyperDraft. Discover how Tony’s journey from software engineering to a prominent law firm attorney inspired him to create groundbreaking legal tech solutions. In this episode, Tony shares insights into the intersection of cybersecurity and legal fields, the importance of client communication, and the impact of AI in legal services. Tune in for a deep dive into how HyperDraft transforms document generation and digital workflows, making legal services more efficient and secure.

Alan Braithwaite, Co-Founder and CTO of RunReveal, shares his journey from Cloudflare to co-founding RunReveal, discussing how his company is revolutionizing the security landscape by making threat detection faster and easier.

Vivek Ramachandran, Founder and CEO of SquareX, shares his inspiring journey into the cybersecurity field, sparked by his fascination with the power of individual hackers and their impact on massive websites. He discusses the evolution of the security landscape over the past 25 years, emphasizing the shift from lone warriors to collaborative team efforts against sophisticated cyber threats.

In this episode of The Security Podcast of Silicon Valley, host Jon McLachlan sits down with Dr. Georgianna Shea, the Chief Engineer at MITRE and Chief Technologist at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Dr. Shea shares her extensive experience in cybersecurity, from her work with the Department of Defense to her current role in influencing national security policy. Discover her insights on the importance of resilience in cybersecurity, the significance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), and how AI and quantum computing are shaping the future of cyber defense. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of the industry's leading experts.