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• Episode 334 Deep Dive: Brad Jones | Securing AI Deployments and Mitigating LLM-Powered Attacks

  In this episode, we sit down with Brad Jones, CISO at Snowflake, as he unpacks the evolving challenges of securing AI deployments and defending against large language model (LLM) powered attacks. Brad explores the complexities enterprises face in keeping up with the rapid pace of AI innovation, especially as traditional policy frameworks struggle to adapt. He outlines the growing use of LLMs in both consumer and enterprise environments, the unique risks of agentic workflows, and the blurred boundaries between public and private AI deployments. He also highlights the increased sophistication of social engineering threats fueled by LLMs and discusses strategies for observability, governance, and keeping security teams ahead of the curve in a fast-changing landscape.   Brad serves as the Chief Information Security Officer and has been with the company since 2023. Prior to joining Snowflake, Brad was the CISO and VP of Information Security at Seagate for over six years. Before his tenure at Seagate, Brad oversaw Information Security at Synopsys and SanDisk. Additionally, he has actively participated in a number of customer advisory boards and is currently part of the CISO Advisor Council at NightDragon. Brad earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis.

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• Episode 333 Deep Dive: Prashant Vadlamudi | Building Secure Foundations for Agentic AI

  In this episode, we sit down with Prashant Vadlamudi, Senior Vice President of Product Security at Salesforce, as he explores how organisations can build secure foundations for agentic AI. Prashant offers a holistic view of agentic AI, highlighting its shift from simple generative models to autonomous agents capable of reasoning, sequencing complex tasks, and performing actions—while emphasising the productivity benefits and the imperative for strong trust and security principles. The conversation covers the balance between fostering innovation and maintaining robust governance and security, the evolving nature of guardrails as AI models mature, and the importance of ongoing policy updates to keep pace with rapid technological changes. Prashant also discusses Salesforce’s approach to deploying AI responsibly, the role of trust metrics such as bias and hallucination scores, the necessity for data governance as the backbone of AI strategies, and the shared responsibility between providers and customers to ensure that agentic AI operates securely and transparently. Prashant Vadlamudi is a strategic leader with two decades of experience driving transformative information security and compliance initiatives. As Senior Vice President of Product Security at Salesforce, he is responsible for safeguarding the company’s products and ensuring adherence to global standards. His career is marked by pivotal leadership roles, including Vice President of Information Security and Cloud Compliance at Cisco, where he established robust security baselines for SaaS offerings, and Director of Technology GRC at Adobe, where he architected the Adobe Common Controls Framework (CCF), a cornerstone of their global trust strategy. Prashant’s expertise spans cloud security, global certifications, and data-driven risk management, allowing him to navigate and mitigate complex security challenges in today’s dynamic landscape. He utilises a risk-based approach to decision-making and focuses on operational efficiency. He has experience in team development and mentoring, with individuals he has mentored holding security leadership positions across the industry. His professional experience includes strategic planning, technical implementation, and team management within the field of information security.

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• Episode 332 Deep Dive: Emilio Escobar | The Modern CISO

  In this episode, we sit down with Emilio Escobar, Chief Information Security Officer at Datadog, as he explores the evolving definition of the modern CISO and what it means to lead security programs in today’s technology-driven organisations. Emilio delves into the transition of CISOs from traditional audit and IT backgrounds to deeply technical and business-savvy leaders, emphasising the importance of being part of the C-suite and understanding both regulatory and technological risks. We discuss the growing need for CISOs to embrace failure as part of innovation, the increasing accountability and liability facing security leaders, and the shift in expectations as companies fine-tune their search for security executives with both operational expertise and business acumen. Emilio also shares his views on the “technical enough” debate within the industry, the potential splitting of the CISO role, and the value of fostering trust and adaptability in security leadership. Emilio Escobar is Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at observability and security company Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG). With two decades of experience in Information Security and Compliance, Emilio has worked at large enterprises, medium-sized companies, and government organizations. Before Datadog, Emilio served as the VP of Information Security for Hulu, where he played a pivotal role in setting up key security functions. Prior to that, Emilio worked for PlayStation, where he built and ran the software security teams. Emilio’s unique approach to security and compliance has always prioritized partnerships and people—hiring the right talent to build the processes, procedures, and technologies that unite Security, Engineering, and Operations teams. Emilio holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Puerto Rico.

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• Episode 331 Deep Dive: Christian Morin | Cyber Security and Organisational Resilience Across ANZ

  In this episode, we sit down with Christian Morin, Chief Security Officer and Vice President of Product Engineering at Genetec, as he shares his insights on the critical importance of moving beyond a “checkbox” approach to incident response, emphasising the value of regular tabletop exercises and fostering genuine security muscle memory within teams. He highlights the convergence between physical security and cybersecurity, arguing for a unified approach that bridges silos and enhances both protection and response capabilities. Christian also reflects on the growing risks posed by connected IoT and OT devices, the challenges of asset inventory, and the cultural shifts required to improve cyber awareness. Christian Morin is the Chief Security Officer at Genetec. With over 20 years of experience in IT, telecommunications and physical security industries, Chris has a keen ability to anticipate technological trends and drive meaningful organizational growth. He is a multidisciplinary business leader, having managed the Operations, Customer Service, Sales Engineering, Technical Support, Professional Services, and IT Teams since joining Genetec in 2002. Chris’ executive leadership continues to support the strategic direction and success of the company.

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• Episode 330 Deep Dive: Marco Pereira | The Day Encryption Breaks: Are We Ready for the Quantum Threat?

  In this episode, we sit down with Marco Pereira, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Cybersecurity at Capgemini, as he explores the looming risk posed by quantum computing to current encryption standards. Marco breaks down what could happen the day encryption breaks—referred to as “Q Day”—and highlights why the urgency to prepare for quantum threats is so critical, especially given the uncertainty about when this shift might occur. He discusses the widespread reliance on RSA-based encryption, the potential for a sudden cyber ‘Armageddon’ if organisations are not proactive, and the immense challenge of transitioning global digital infrastructure to post-quantum cryptography. Marco also addresses the current lack of urgency and crypto expertise in the industry, emphasises the need for crypto agility, and draws parallels to the rapid adoption challenges seen with cloud computing and AI. Marco is an industry-recognised cybersecurity thought leader and strategist with over 25 years of leadership and hands-on experience. He has a proven track record of successfully implementing highly complex, large-scale IT transformation projects. Known for his visionary approach, Marco has been instrumental in shaping and executing numerous strategic cybersecurity initiatives. Marco holds a master’s degree in information systems and computer engineering, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA). His unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen enables him to bridge the gap between technology and strategy, driving innovation and achieving organisational goals.

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