Full Segment Notes
At RSAC 2026, Mike Shema speaks with Garrett Hamilton of Reach Security, winner of Best Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) Solution in the SC Awards Trust category. He shares how Reach is helping organizations continuously identify and reduce real-world risk.The SC Awards recognize cybersecurity innovation, impact, and effectiveness, as judged by industry practitioners.Segment Resources:Website: reach.securityVideo - Stop Configuration Drift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ce4btSIiawSecurity Controls Optimization: https://www.reach.security/security-controls-optimizationBlog - A Comprehensive Guide to CTEM https://www.reach.security/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-to-continuous-threat-exposure-management-ctemThis segment is sponsored by Reach Security. Visit https://securityweekly.com/reachrsac to learn more about them!
Key Moments
- 0:00 - Introduction to SC Awards 2026 & Reach Security
- 0:30 - What is Cyber Exposure (CTE) Explained
- 01:00 - AI-Powered Threats & Faster Attacks
- 01:27 - Why Speed Matters in Cybersecurity
- 01:42 - Why Traditional Security Tools Fall Short
- 02:10 - The Problem of Misconfigurations & Drift
- 03:00 - The Operational Gap in Security Controls
- 03:39 - Automation vs Manual Security Management
- 04:01 - Customer-Centric Security & Usability
- 04:30 - Building Trust in Security Automation
- 05:00 - Scaling Security for Large Enterprises
- 05:47 - What Makes Reach Security Different
- 06:02 - Control-Based Security vs CVE Focus
- 06:30 - Why Misconfigurations Cause Breaches
- 07:00 - Configuration Drift & Security Risks
- 07:54 - Context-Driven Security Prioritization
- 08:29 - Beyond CVEs: Real Risk Prioritization
- 09:00 - Using Data Lakes for Security Context
- 09:30 - Example: Phishing-Resistant MFA Risks
- 10:05 - Understanding Misconfigurations with Context
- 11:00 - Reducing Noise & Improving Security Decisions
- 11:21 - Lessons from WAF & Security Deployment
- 11:46 - How Reach Security Integrates with Existing Tools
- 12:20 - API-Based Security Architecture Explained
- 13:00 - The Future: Asset Intelligence & Security
- 13:30 - Moving Beyond Vulnerability Management
- 14:00 - Managing Risk Across All Asset Types
- 14:33 - Connecting Security Data for Better Decisions
- 15:00 - Final Thoughts on Exposure Management
Guest
Garrett Hamilton brings deep expertise in SaaS product management, go-to-market strategy, and cybersecurity leadership. As CEO and Co-Founder of Reach Security, he draws on his experience at industry leaders like Palo Alto Networks, where he guided the WildFire product from launch to over 60,000 customers. With a hands-on background in threat analysis, training, and consulting, Garrett is committed to driving Reach’s mission of transforming how organizations assess and remediate their security posture.
