Interview with Helen Patton about her new book, Switching to Cyber. Helen joins us to discuss her second book, "Switching to Cyber." Her first book discussed strategies for handling various stages of the cybersecurity career, while this one, co-written with Josiah Dykstra, provides a guide for switching to cyber mid-career. Check out her book, Swit...
At RSAC 2026, Mike Shema speaks with Mary Carmichael of ISACA, finalist for Best Professional Certification Program in the SC Awards Excellence category. Carmichael discusses the role of certifications in building a stronger cybersecurity workforce. The SC Awards recognize excellence and impact across the cybersecurity community. Segment Resources:...
At RSAC 2026, Mike Shema speaks with Ankur Shah, CEO of Straiker.ai and a finalist for SC Awards Security Executive of the Year. Shah shares his leadership approach and perspective on today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape. The SC Awards recognize leaders driving real-world impact across the industry. Segment Resources: https://www.straiker.ai/ h...
In the AI era, cybersecurity is undergoing a fundamental shift as AI agents transform both the speed and scale of attacks. In this interview, Gibb Witham, President and Chief Financial Officer of Hack The Box, explains why organizations must move beyond assumed AI capability toward measurable, validated cyber readiness for both humans and AI system...
Semperis is producing Midnight in the War Room, a full length feature film on cyberwar and CISO heroism and their work defending their companies against the onslaught of cyberattacks. Midnight in the War Room puts a human face on the front lines of cyber defense and will reveal the weight carried by defenders every day and why resilience must be bu...
Cybersecurity isn’t broken because of a lack of technology—it’s broken because the industry avoids hard truths. Fear still drives budgets. AI is oversold as a cure‑all while foundations remain weak, and CISOs are held accountable without the authority to change outcomes. In this conversation, Illumio CEO and founder Andrew Rubin breaks down what mu...
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