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  • Episode 327 Deep Dive: David Wiseman | Do You Really Know Who You're Speaking To?
    In this episode, we sit down with David Wiseman, Vice President, Secure Communications at BlackBerry, as he explores the growing challenges of authenticating identity in digital communication channels. David discusses recent high-profile incidents—including compromised government messaging apps and political deep fakes—that highlight vulnerabilities in platforms like Signal and WhatsApp. He highlights the risks associated with AI-powered voice and message spoofing, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining clear boundaries between business and personal communications to prevent data leaks and blackmail. David also explains how evolving AI tools are making targeted spam, phishing attacks, and metadata mining more effective, and calls for stronger controls, technological safeguards, and user awareness to preserve trust in digital communications. Experience David has 25+ years of experience in software, security, information management, mobility and communications at BlackBerry, IBM, SAP, Sybase, and the US Navy. His expertise in Secure Communications leads BlackBerry in the vision of securing a connected future you can trust, helping governments to augment and fortify digital defences to strengthen national security Notable Achievements David helped design the world’s first large-scale environmental geo-spatial database for NASA. He also helped design the software for one of the first shipboard radar data fusion systems for the US Navy.   At BlackBerry, David and his team have helped NATO and multiple global governments operating in challenging geo-political environments to establish trusted, secure communications channels from the battlefield to the boardroom – using military-grade software to ensure classified conversations and messages remain private.
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  • Episode 326 Deep Dive: James Blake | Assessing Your Organisation’s Cyber Resilience
    In this episode, we sit down with James Blake, Vice President, Global Cyber Resiliency Strategy at Cohesity, as he shares his insights on assessing and building organizational cyber resilience. James emphasizes the importance of pragmatism and preparedness, urging companies to address their weakest resiliency links rather than over-focusing on a single area or relying entirely on technology for prevention and detection. He discusses the growing sophistication of cyber threats, particularly ransomware and wiper attacks, and highlights the need for a shared responsibility model between IT and security teams. James leads cyber resilience strategy at Cohesity. He brings extensive hands-on experience in leading incident response in dozens of ransomware and wiper incidents; as the former CISO of Mimecast and Global Director of Cyber Transformation at JPMorgan Chase; and having led a consultancy practice that built the end-to-end security operation center capability for over 91 organizations including over two dozen in the FORTUNE 100.
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  • Episode 325 Deep Dive: Federico Torreti | Organisations Getting Choice and Flexibility for AI Experimentation
    In this episode, we sit down with Federico Torreti, Senior Director of Product for AI & ML at Oracle, as he discusses the company’s latest partnership with xAI to bring the Grok 3 model to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Federico explores the importance of offering curated model choice to enterprises, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to AI solutions. He highlights the challenges organizations face in evaluating AI models, managing decision fatigue, and moving from experimentation to production. The conversation also covers the critical role of data security, privacy, and sovereignty when implementing AI, as well as Oracle’s differentiated approach to embedding AI across its entire technology stack. Federico Torreti leads the vision, strategy, and delivery of generative AI services, enabling enterprises to build, deploy, and scale large language model applications on Oracle’s cloud platform. Prior to Oracle, he spent over 20 years at Amazon Web Services, Eaton Corporation, and Rolls-Royce, leading AI product teams and launching corporate ventures.
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  • Episode 323 Deep Dive: Jadee Hanson | Is Compliance A Minimum Standard Or A Strategic Enabler In Cybersecurity Governance?
    In this episode, we sit down with Jadee Hanson, Chief Information Security Officer at Vanta, as she explores whether compliance is simply a minimum standard or a strategic enabler in cybersecurity governance. Jadee shares insights on how compliance, when approached with transparency and accountability, can build customer trust and drive business success. She discusses the shift from outdated, manual audit practices to a model of continuous, automated compliance monitoring, emphasizing the efficiency and assurance provided by real-time controls. Jadee also highlights the importance of going beyond compliance “checkboxes,” advocating for proactive security measures, such as bug bounty programs and responsible disclosure processes, that strengthen organizational resilience. Jadee Hanson, Chief Information Security Officer Jadee is Vanta’s Chief Information Security Officer leading the organization’s security program and overseeing Security, Enterprise Engineering and Privacy, Risk and Compliance (PRC). Prior to joining Vanta, Jadee served as CISO and CIO for Code42, where she elevated the Security team within Code42, helping internal teams and customers adopt right-sized risk management and increasing the company’s cyber detection, response, and recovery capabilities.Previously, Jadee held a number of senior leadership roles in the security department of Target Corporation including serving as the security leader for the acquisition of software development and online retail companies, and the sale of Target Pharmacies to CVS Health. Before joining Target, Jadee worked at Deloitte as a security consultant for companies across diverse industries such as healthcare, manufacturing energy, retail and more. Hanson received her Bachelor of Science, Information Systems from the University of North Dakota.
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  • Episode 322 Deep Dive: Courtney Guss | Resilience in Real Time: Women, Leadership and the Frontlines of Cyber Crisis
    In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Guss, Director of Crisis Response at Sempris, as she sheds light on why a crisis plan alone won’t always save organizations in moments of disruption. Courtney unpacks surprising research showing that despite 97% of organizations regularly planning and training for crises, 76% still suffer significant impacts during incidents. She discusses how misaligned training, outdated and irrelevant scenarios, and a “checkbox” mentality frequently undermine preparedness. Courtney emphasizes the need for organizations to tailor crisis exercises to their specific business context, practice more frequently in smaller, relevant groups, and prioritize adaptability with backup plans when things go awry. She also highlights the importance of having accessible contact information and robust communication channels, as well as clearly defined decision triggers and justifications for pivoting during an incident. Courtney Guss, Semperis, Director of Crisis Management  Courtney Guss brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, crisis response, and business resilience. She began her career in the insurance and risk management sector, working with FEMA and the NFIP, where she developed a strong foundation in emergency preparedness and crisis communications before transitioning into cybersecurity leadership roles.  Courtney has led cyber crisis management initiatives for a wide range of organizations, including global enterprises, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. She previously served as a senior consultant at IBM Security, where she specialized in cyber risk quantification using the FAIR framework and advised clients on regulatory compliance, incident response, and stakeholder management.  Her work has included developing and running executive-level tabletop exercises, supporting ransomware recovery efforts, advising organizations on SEC, DORA, CCOP, and CIRCIA reporting obligations, and orchestrating cross-functional response plans to major incidents. Courtney is passionate about turning chaos into order and equipping teams with the clarity, tools, and playbooks they need to act decisively under pressure. 
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