To the Point Cybersecurity

A podcast series from Forcepoint

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Join international security leaders and influencers changing the face of cyber across the globe for communities, businesses and governments of all sizes

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Impact of emerging technologies on modern security efficacy like AI, quantum, 5G and more
New ways for businesses and governments to stay ahead of an ever-changing threat landscape
Innovative views on the role of the individual in helping to mitigate threats to business

Latest episodes

REPLAY: The Radical Transparency Opportunity in Cybersecurity with Sudhakar Ramakrishna

REPLAY: Cyber and Business are Becoming One with Ismael Valenzuela

REPLAY: Lawyers Who Think Like Coders with Ilona Cohen

REPLAY: Ransomware Evolution— From Business Nuisance to National Security Threat

Episodes

REPLAY: The Radical Transparency Opportunity in Cybersecurity with Sudhakar Ramakrishna

We’re excited to welcome back to the podcast Sudhakar Ramakrishna , CEO at SolarWinds . When we first caught up with Sudhakar Ramakrishna it was several months into his tenure at the company managing through the Sunburst attack. We were so impressed with how he was helping navigate the company...

REPLAY: Cyber and Business are Becoming One with Ismael Valenzuela

This week we replay a popular episode with Ismael Valenzuela , Vice President of Threat Research & Intelligence at BlackBerry join the podcast to share perspective from the security threat frontlines. We explore zero day vulnerabilities and information stealers, differing risk appetites across...

REPLAY: Lawyers Who Think Like Coders with Ilona Cohen

In this replay episode, we revisit our discussion with Ilona Cohen, the Chief Legal Officer, Chief Policy Officer, and Corporate Secretary at HackerOne . We dive into hot topics including the National Cyber Strategy, how government organizations can manage priorities, what lessons can be learned...

REPLAY: Ransomware Evolution— From Business Nuisance to National Security Threat

In this replay episode, Audra is joined by Megan Stifel , Chief Strategy Officer for the Institute for Security and Technology, to discuss how ransomware evolution has evolved from a business nuisance to a threat to national security. Megan also shares how the United States' overall response to...

REPLAY: Someone Needs to Do Something, But Who?

Back from the archives! This week we're spotlighting one of our favorite episodes in with The New York Times journalist Nicole Perlroth where she shares insights from her decade long research for her book “ This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends ” It previously ran as episode 138. Nicole joins the...

The Cyber Frontier: Policies, Threats, and Protection with Mark Montgomery

This week, Audra is joined by Mark Montgomery, senior director of the FDD’s Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation and director of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission 2.0. Today’s discussion focuses on the progress made implementing the recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s 2020...

REPLAY: Innovation in Cybersecurity—Getting Beyond the Buzzwords with Audra Simons

In this rerun episode of Tech Transforms, we dive into the world of cybersecurity innovation with the Audra Simons. Audra shares her insights on how innovation is viewed and executed, emphasizing the importance of involving customers in the process. She provides examples of research projects and...

REPLAY: The Evolution of Cybersecurity from 1980 to Today, with Former CIA Executive Mark Kelton

Since the early beginnings of the internet in the 1980's, viruses and malware attacks have become far more aggressive. As a result, the evolution of cybersecurity has had to greatly (and quickly) keep up with new and emerging threats. This week, we replay an episode with former CIA Executive Mark...

REPLAY: Cyberwar, Social Media's Future and Passing the Mic

In this replay episode, we have Peter W. Singer . He’s a New York Times bestselling author of books including Ghost Fleet, LikeWar, and the techno-thriller Burn In. He shares details on the New America non-profit organization and its awesome #SharetheMicinCyber program helping to bring a diversity...

February 26, 2024

REPLAY: Demystifying Security's Wizards with Tony Sager

In this replay episode, we're revisiting our interview with Tony Sager , Senior Vice President and Chief Evangelist for the Center of Internet Security. He shares insights from his 45+ years on the security risks front lines, including 34 years at the NSA. Risk was a big theme of the discussion,...

February 20, 2024

About our Hosts

Rachael Lyon

Rachael Lyon brings her journalistic curiosity and more than 20 years in technology, working with global industry leaders and innovative start-ups, to dig into today's cyber news and trends impacting us all.

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James McCarthy

James McCarthy is a storied security veteran having worked with organizations including Cyera, BT, IBM Internet Security Systems, and Digital Guardian.

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