31 episodes

With each major data breach, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer becomes more complex and more crucial. Ditch whatever preconception you may have- these individuals manage risk on a daily basis, with one foot in the world of business and another in the world of cybersecurity. Who are these people, and how do they think? Conversations flow between personal and professional- the books we read, the music we listen to, our hobbies all tell a story about who we are as practitioners. Learn what makes CISOs tick, and how they’ve gone all in on security.

Security All In Cybereason

    • Technology
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

With each major data breach, the role of the Chief Information Security Officer becomes more complex and more crucial. Ditch whatever preconception you may have- these individuals manage risk on a daily basis, with one foot in the world of business and another in the world of cybersecurity. Who are these people, and how do they think? Conversations flow between personal and professional- the books we read, the music we listen to, our hobbies all tell a story about who we are as practitioners. Learn what makes CISOs tick, and how they’ve gone all in on security.

    Tatu Ylonen- Founder of SSH Communications Security

    Tatu Ylonen- Founder of SSH Communications Security

    Tatu and Sam discuss how the SSH protocol became “viral” when Tatu first created it in the mid-’90s. What led Tatu to dive, head first, into a field he knew little about when he first created SSH. What is the link between security and communication, and what fascinates Tatu so much about language and the […]

    • 17 min
    Special Interview: Sam Curry- CSO at Cybereason

    Special Interview: Sam Curry- CSO at Cybereason

    The tables are finally turned, as Sam finds himself in the hot-seat. We join Sam’s brother, Red Curry, as he interviews Sam to find out more about their childhood, Sam’s journey into security, and his inspirations. What’s the significance we put on stories? What does it mean to “take in the strays”, and taking care […]

    • 35 min
    Stephanie Helm- Director at MassCyberCenter at MassTech

    Stephanie Helm- Director at MassCyberCenter at MassTech

    How did a fascination with languages lead to a decades-long career in Cryptology? Sam and Stephanie talk about her experience joining the Navy in the 1980’s, and how it eventually led her to the halls of the NSA. What’s the importance of finding the right path, and balancing passion for work with personal life? And […]

    • 29 min
    Wayman Cummings- Director, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Security operations at Unisys

    Wayman Cummings- Director, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Security operations at Unisys

    Sam and Wayman chat about their chaotic childhood, starting gangs, and climbing mountains. How does sharing information despite disagreement improves our security and society as a whole? And what did Wayman learn falling from the ceiling of a printer room, trying to “hack” into his school’s server room?

    • 27 min
    Guy Golan – Group CISO at Performanta

    Guy Golan – Group CISO at Performanta

    Sam and guy talk about their passion for stories, and how Guy’s journey in Africa led him into the field of security

    • 24 min
    Andreas Schneider – Group CISO at TX Group

    Andreas Schneider – Group CISO at TX Group

    Conquering and exploring the world was Andreas’ first goal as a child, playing strategy games such as Risk and Civilization. Andreas and Sam talk about how this passion led to computers and eventually security. From securing mainframes to securing the biggest media group in Switzerland- what has Andreas learned over the years that helped shape […]

    • 28 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

someoone42 ,

Great stuff!

Getting this sort of view into the life of high-level security professionals is great, and Sam is a truly fantastic interviewer.

NerdieTech ,

Awesome podcast!!

Awesome podcast!!

SecGal4 ,

Great discussion with CISOs

I love how Sam Curry is having personal talks with CISOs from various industry. Security is at the core of every organizations nowadays and it is great to hear the stories of the people leading security in organizations.

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