In this episode, hosts Rachel Lyon and Jonathan Knepher sit down with Erika Dean, Chief Security Officer at Robinhood, to tackle the evolving threats facing the fintech world. Erika brings more than two decades of cybersecurity experience—including leadership roles at Capital One—and shares her firsthand perspective on the sophisticated phishing scams, nation-state infiltration tactics, and the complex challenges posed by crypto and blockchain security.

Together, they unravel how AI-powered deepfakes are making social engineering tactics harder to detect, the importance of robust industry intelligence sharing, and why managing third-party risk is more vital than ever in today’s hyperconnected digital ecosystem. Plus, Erika offers practical insights into regulatory changes, incident disclosure, and how companies can strike the right balance between transparency and protecting sensitive information.

If you want to know what’s really happening behind the scenes in fintech security—and how leaders are adapting to a rapidly shifting threat landscape—this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, our hosts sit down with Ricoh Danielson, a national security expert, digital forensics professional, and US Army combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, to explore the intersections of cyber warfare, digital forensics, and the evolving global threat landscape.

In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher continue their enlightening conversation with Maria Roat, former US Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer and Small Business Administration CIO. Maria brings her extensive experience from both government and private sectors to the discussion, sharing practical advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, insights on how CIOs can tackle prioritization amidst endless cyber threats, and what it takes to foster sustained improvement in large organizations.

In this week’s episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are once again joined by the remarkable Maria Roat, former US Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer and past CIO of the Small Business Administration. With over three decades of experience in federal IT and cybersecurity leadership, Maria shares an insider’s view on how organizations can remain vigilant amid the waves of change, such as leadership transitions and evolving cyberattack tactics. 

In this episode, we continue our conversation with John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security.

This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined by John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security. With more than forty years of experience in law enforcement, counterintelligence, and homeland security, John brings a wealth of insights into the ever-evolving landscape of multidimensional threats—where cyber, physical, and information operations are increasingly intertwined.

In this episode, co-hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined once again by Dr. Bill Anderson, Principal Product Manager at Mattermost and founder of Oculus, for a deep dive into some of the most pressing cybersecurity topics of today. Bill draws on his background in cryptography and experience with the defense and intelligence communities to break down the ever-evolving landscape of regulatory compliance, incident response, and the growing role of automation and AI in securing critical infrastructure.

In this episode, hosted by Jonathan Knepher and Rachael Lyon, we delve into the intricate world of cybersecurity with Dr. Bill Anderson, the Principal Product Manager at Mattermost. With a focus on AI, quantum cryptography, and secure communications, Bill brings a wealth of experience from his time in the defense and intelligence communities. Throughout the discussion, the team explores the unique challenges faced by defense, intelligence, security, and critical infrastructure organizations in defining cyber resilience. 

Hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dive back into conversation with Saaim Khan, founder and principal adviser at CyberMatters. Known for redefining the cyber consulting landscape with an "unconsults" approach, Saaim shares engaging stories and insights about the evolving cybersecurity industry. 

Today, we're diving into part one of our two-part series with Saaim Khan, founder and principal advisor at Cyber Matters. Saaim is redefining cyber consulting with an "unconsult" approach. In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher engage Saaim in a conversation about the apparent cybersecurity talent shortage that NIST predicts will influence significant incidents by this year. Is it a lack of talent, or perhaps a shortage of experience?