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Navigating AI Ethics: Human-Centered Design, Regulation, and the Price of Innovation with Erica Shoemate
Episode 358
February 24, 2026

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Cybersecurity in 2026: AI, Steganography, and Securing Legacy Systems with Jacob Anderson
Episode 357
February 17, 2026

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Stepping Beyond Checkbox Compliance: Building Real Security and Meeting Legal Demands with De'Von Carter
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Beyond Passwords: Identity Security as Hospitality’s Frontline Defense with Jasson Casey and Josh Johansen - Part II
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REPLAY: Data Governance In Today's Data-Driven Culture with Lauren Maffeo
In this week’s replay episode, we welcome to the podcast Lauren Maffeo, Senior Service Designer at Steampunk and Author of "Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up." We double click into data governance – particularly in the age of AI – why it matters, the risks of not having a governance framework, the opportunity AI governance can deliver organizations, as well as best practices when developing AI governance.

REPLAY: Eyes Everywhere: The Importance of Continuous AppSec Scanning with Patrick Vandenberg
In this week’s replay episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Patrick Vandenberg, director of product marketing at Invicti Security. Patrick helps us unpack the reasons behind why 70% of security incidents start from web applications and talks us through the importance of application security and dynamic application security testing (DAST).

REPLAY: Securing Today's Water Systems Locally and Globally
This week, we replay our riveting discussion with Dr. David Travers, Director of the Water Infrastructure and Cyber Resilience Division at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). During our discussion he addresses key themes including, why are water infrastructure systems targeted by ransomware; how cyberattacks on water systems impact the surrounding community; and the role of cyber hygiene in protecting water systems.

REPLAY: The Spark of an AI Article in 1983 with Mikko Hypponen
In this replay episode, we’re excited to welcome back to the podcast global security expert, speaker and author Mikko Hypponen who currently serves as Chief Research Officer at WithSecure. We dive into his book “If It’s Smart, It’s Vulnerable” and how cybersecurity has evolved and changed in the last year since it was published.

REPLAY: AI Doesn't Respect National Borders with Nicolas Chaillan
This week, we replay an episode with Nicolas Chaillan, founder and CEO of Ask Sage, joining the podcast to discuss the explosion of AI and the many implications that come with that for government and businesses. He shares insights on AI regulation both what’s underway and considerations that should be undertaken when shaping how AI is regulated. It is no quick and easy fix!

REPLAY: Navigating the New SEC Cyber Regulations with Rich Itri
Here’s a replay of a popular episode where we welcomed back Rich Itri, Chief Innovation Officer at ECI. He joined us last year during the commentary period of the new SEC cyber regulations to break down what’s being proposed and the potential implications for businesses. In this podcast, the conversation comes full circle as the new SEC cyber rules are coming online and act as official recognition that the ever-present danger of cybersecurity threats can impact investor decision-making.

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 through this time we wanted to check in with him more than a year later for an update on how things are going.

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 organizations of every size, the criticality of information sharing to mitigate emerging threats, and breaking down the security basics that are key to shoring up defenses.

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 from the past, and the “voluntary” reporting and compliance approach, along with breaking down the myriad funding pathways and allocations to truly make the National Cyber Strategy a reality.

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.
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