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Episode 212 Deep Dive: Nathan Wenzler | Cybersecurity’s Prominent Place in the ESG Conversation: Protecting the Planet and Society

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the world starts focusing on sustainability and ethical business practices intensifies, organizations are increasingly embracing ESG initiatives to...

Episode 211 Deep Dive: Fernando Serto | AI in the Hot Seat: Examining the Unknown Threats, Mitigating Risks, and Exploring Opportunities in Cybersecurity

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this deep dive, we are joined by Fernando Serto, Chief Technologist and Evangelist of Cloudflare. With a deep understanding of the potential risks ...

Episode 210 Deep Dive: Mike Mengell | Strategic Secure Coding: Matching Skilled Problem Solvers to the Right Challenges

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Mike Mengell (CTO & Co-Founder – CTO Labs) as we dive deep into the challenges and solutions in the security s...

Episode 209 Deep Dive: Rock Lambros | Business Fundamentals, Communication Strategies, and CFO Engagement: Exploring the Evolving Role of CISOs

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kyriakos “Rock” Lambros is the CEO and Founder of RockCyber. He is a seasoned Cybersecurity and Information Technology executive with expertise in...

Episode 208 Deep Dive: Ben Doyle | Purposeful Leadership: Essential Conversations Cyber Executives Should Focus On

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is an accomplished information security executive with over 20 years of international information security experience. Due to his many years of pr...

Episode 207 Deep Dive: Mark Anderson | Staying Ahead of the Game: Cyber Preparedness for Executives

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Anderson (National Security Officer – Microsoft ANZ), as we dive deep into the challenges that executives fac...

KB On The Go: Expert Insights from the Tech Leaders Media and Journalism Conference

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, KB is on the go at the 2023 Tech Leaders Media and Journalism Conference, where she sits down for quickfire interviews with ind...

Episode 206 Deep Dive: Gergana Winzer | From Fragmentation to Integration: Collaborative Solutions for a Secure Cyber Future

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An IT and cybersecurity professional, Gergana works with clients to develop creative approaches to reduce their cyber and data security risks. She ass...

Episode 205 Deep Dive: Phillip Campbell | Unlocking Your Cyber Mind: Using Brain Science to Approach Security Training Differently

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip is the CEO of enigmaFIT, a global brain coaching and training company. He has a Master of Cognitive Science and is committed to developing cog...

Episode 204 Deep Dive: Kurt Hansen | Discussing the Three Major Pillars and Envisioning The World’s Most Cyber Secure Country by 2030

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are joined by Kurt Hansen (CEO – Tesserent) as we dive deep and envision Australia as the world’s most cyber secure country by...

Episode 203 Deep Dive: Chester Wisniewski | Understanding the Modern Ransomware Era: The Impact on Organisations and the Urgency for Awareness and Preparation

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by Chester Wisniewski as we dive deep into the modern era of ransomware and discuss the 2023 Ransomware Repor...

Episode 202 Deep Dive: Kavitha Mariappan | No Sector Is Safe: The Importance of Ransomware Awareness and Protection Across Industries

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by Kavitha Mariappan, as we dove deep into the ever-evolving sophistication of ransomware attacks and consequ...

Episode 201 Deep Dive: Glenn Maiden | A Cyber Defense Mission: Uniting Stakeholders and Sharing Expertise

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by Glenn Maiden, as we dive deep into the gaps of cyber and shine the light on the importance of connections ...

Episode 200 Deep Dive: Phil Rodrigues | Safeguarding the Cloud: AWS’s Approach to Security, Best Practices, and Customer Responsibilities

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 200th episode of KBKAST, we are joined by Phil Rodrigues (Head of Security, AWS, APJ Commercial) as we highlight key facts about security in th...

Episode 199 Deep Dive: Wayne Williamson | Navigating Agile Environments, Executive Involvement, and Risk Prioritisation

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, Wayne Williamson shares his insights on agile security structures and the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity within o...

Episode 198 Deep Dive: Pancho Mehrotra | The Path to Improved Sales Performance

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by Pancho Mehrotra as we delve into the key to sales success and why accepting rejection is crucial. Pancho d...

Episode 197 Deep Dive: Vaile Mexted | The Immediate, Irrevocable, and Unstoppable Rise of Real-Time Payments

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by Vaile Mexted as we delve into the world of real-time payments and the rapid growth of digital payment opti...

Episode 196 Deep Dive: James Maude | 2023 Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report: Mindsets, Innovations, and Future Evolution

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by James Maude as we dive deep into the 2023 Microsoft Vulnerabilities report. James talks about the rapid in...

Episode 195 Deep Dive: Christopher Pogue | Breaking Stereotypes, Challenging the Status Quo, and Exploring the US Cybersecurity Market

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are once again joined by Chris Pogue (CyberCX – US Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response), as we dive de...

Episode 194 Deep Dive: Jo Stewart-Rattray | Bridging the Gender Digital Gap and a Holistic Approach for a Safer Online Environment

12 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are once again joined by expert Jo Stewart-Rattray as we delve into the importance of holding organizations accountable ...

Episode 193 Deep Dive: Dr. Jordan Plotnek | The Intersecting Worlds of Critical Infrastructure and Space Security

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Securing space technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity for the smooth functioning of our increasingly interconnected world. In this episode o...

Episode 192 Deep Dive: Pieter Danhieux | AI’s Role in Cyber: Challenges and Opportunities

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Pieter Danhieux joins us in learning the balance between speed and security and the potential impact of AI in various industries, ack...

Episode 191 Deep Dive: Fabian Partigliani | Breaking it Down into Buckets: Simplifying Cybersecurity for Boards

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by cybersecurity expert Fabian Partigliani. They dive into the world of cybersecurity risk management and how...

Episode 190 Deep Dive: Pete Murray | Backup and Recovery: Challenges in Protection and Access Management

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, Pete Murray dives deep into the world of data management and recovery, sharing valuable insights on determining data reside...

Episode 189 Deep Dive: Jason Murrell | Mentoring and Education: Revolutionising Australia’s Cybersecurity Landscape

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, Jason Murell talks about the challenges facing the cybersecurity startup ecosystem in Australia. They discuss the funding a...

Episode 188 Deep Dive: Darren Reid | Prioritising Protection: Why Endpoint Security Should be a Top Priority

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Darren delves into the challenges facing the security industry, with fragmented tools and technologies making it difficult for organi...

Episode 187 Deep Dive: Brian Grant | Securing Your Data: A Social Responsibility

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Brian Grant shares his insights on data security and why organizations should prioritise securing their data before anything else. He...

Episode 186: Deep Dive: Raj Samani | Cybersecurity as a Team Sport: How Transparency Can Reduce the Likelihood of Breaches

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we delve into the world of cybersecurity and the impact of breaches on organizations and society. Raj provides insights int...

Security Round-up: Marty Edwards | Compliance Costs and Enhanced Protections: Australia’s New Cybersecurity Protocol

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of KBKast, we take a look into the recent announcement from the Australian government about their new cybersecurity regulations for bu...

Episode 185: Rajesh Ganesan

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rajesh Ganesan is President at ManageEngine, the IT management division of Zoho Corporation. He is a part of the leadership team overseeing product...

Episode 184: Eugene Shablygin

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gene Shablygin is a former nuclear physicist and current computer security storyteller. Life-long ham radio operator, relatively young (just under 100...

Episode 183: Rik Ferguson

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rik Ferguson is the Vice President of Security Intelligence at Forescout. He is also a Special Advisor to Europol’s European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3...

Episode 182: Thomas Fikentscher

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Fikentscher is responsible for driving strong customer and partner engagement and expanding CyberArk’s emerging cloud business in the region....

Episode 181: Mark Thomas

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Thomas, Director, Security Services, ANZ at Arctic Wolf, aims to build, direct and mature the operations of Arctic Wolf’s security services wit...

Episode 180: Sean Duca

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is the Regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks. In this role, Sean spearheads the development of thought...

Episode 179: David Fairman

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Fairman is an experienced CIO/CSO/CISO, strategic advisor and investor. David has extensive experience in the global financial services sector. ...

Episode 178: Kunal Anand

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer Kunal joined Imperva when Prevoty, a company he co-founded in 2013 and where he served...

Episode 177: Riccardo Galbiati

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Riccardo Galbiati is the Chief Technology Office for Australia and New Zealand at Palo Alto Networks. With 15+ years of experience in the cyber-securi...

Episode 176: David Chow

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

David Chow brings over 20 years of experience in the federal government to his role as Chief Technology Strategy officer. His focus includes analysing...

Episode 175: William Gooderson

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

William Gooderson is a high-performance coach and speaker who has worked across Australia and the Asia Pacific region providing coaching and workshops...

Episode 174: Peter Bauer

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Bauer is the CEO, Co-founder and Board Member at Mimecast, which he launched in 2003 with fellow Board Member and Co-founder, Neil Murray. He is...

Episode 173: Dr. Kevin Tham

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin is a CISO leader in the Australian Digital Banking sector and a seasoned information security veteran in the financial services industry.  Kev...

Episode 172: Richard Stiennon

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Stiennon is Chief Research Analyst for IT-Harvest, the firm he founded in 2005 to cover the 3,051+ vendors that make up the IT security indust...

Episode 171: Glen Pendley

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Glen Pendley is chief technology officer (CTO) at Tenable, where he is responsible for driving the company’s long-term vision, strategy and continue...

Episode 170: Adam P. Henry

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Adam P. Henry is a cyber security thought leader, published author, international speaker and executive. He has developed research and programs focuse...

Episode 169: Lori MacVittie

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lori MacVittie is Principal Technical Evangelist, Office of the CTO, for application security and delivery company, F5. She and F5 CTO, Geng Lin, rece...

Episode 168: Ryan O’Kell

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan has almost 10 years’ experience within the Cyber Security and IT space. With a lifelong love of IT and Cyber Security, Ryan built his career wi...

Episode 167: Satnam Narang

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Satnam explores the dangers of pig butchering scams, which are a type of investment fraud that typically involve romance and human tr...

Episode 166: Jane Frankland

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jane Frankland is an award-winning leader, best-selling author, speaker and change agent. Through her company, collaborations and partnerships, Jane i...

Episode 165: Brenton Cooper

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As leader of Fivecast, Brenton is responsible for driving innovation in the security industry through the application of world leading data science te...

Episode 164: Liam Ryan

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Liam RYAN is the CEO of GM Risk Group, a Intelligence Solutions and High Risk Consultancy firm with its Head Office in Australia and entities in both ...

Episode 163: Helen Hamilton-James

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Hamilton-James has over 28 years of experience providing assurance and advisory services to clients across many sectors in Australia, Papua New ...

Episode 162: Steve Singer

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen is a proven sales and business leader with over 15 years’ experience in cloud-based IT. He has led high growth businesses in both North Amer...

Episode 161: Mike Johnson

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Johnson joined Fastly as Chief Information Security Officer in 2019 and has more than 20 years’ experience in the security industry having prev...

Episode 160: Mark Guntrip

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Guntrip leads cybersecurity strategy at Menlo Security. He brings over twenty years experience in the enterprise security market where, through a...

Epsiode 159: Rosie Anderson

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rosie Anderson has worked in tech recruitment since 2002, and cyber security recruitment for over 7 years. After having a second baby right at the sta...

Episode 158: Alton Johnson

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ALTON JOHNSON Founder & Principal Security Consultant Alton Johnson is the Founder and Principal Security Consultant for Vonahi Security. Prior to...

Episode 157: Thomas Kinsella

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thomas Kinsella is the Co-founder and COO of Tines, a no-code automation platform for security teams. Before Tines, Thomas led security teams in compa...

Episode 156: Dave Maunsell

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dave is an accomplished executive with a strong affinity for technology and a keen business sense for the application of emerging solutions. He has a ...

Episode 155: Elliot Dellys and Daniel Hood

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elliot Dellys (PCI QSA, CISSP, CISM, CIS LA) is the founder and Chief Realist (CEO) of Phronesis Security, Australia’s first B Corp certified cyber ...

Episode 154: Shishir Singh

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Shishir Singh is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for the BlackBerry Cybersecurity business. A seasoned senior executive, Shi...

Episode 153: Chrystal Taylor

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chrystal Taylor is a dedicated technologist with nearly a decade of experience and has built her career by leveraging curiosity to solve problems, no ...

Episode 152: Remy Coll and Simon Smalley

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Remy is a blue team cyber security expert with a decade of experience in Federal Government, Private Sector, Law Enforcement, and the Military. He hol...

Episode 151: Torsten George

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Torsten George is currently a cyber security evangelist at Absolute Software, which helps organizations establish resilient security controls on endp...

Episode 150: Edgard Capdevielle

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Edgard Capdevielle is President, CEO and co-founder of operational tech and IoT firm Nozomi Networks. Edgard brings an extensive background in succes...

Episode 149: Matt Johnston

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Born in Sydney, Australia, and having lived in the United States for the past 12 years, Matt Johnston has had an international career as an entrep...

Episode 148: Lena Smart

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lena joined MongoDB in March 2019, with more than 20 years of cybersecurity experience. Before joining MongoDB, she was the Global Chief Information S...

Episode 147: Sean Duca

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sean is the Regional chief security officer for Asia Pacific and Japan at Palo Alto Networks. In this role, Sean spearheads the development of thought...

Episode 146: Dan Woods

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Woods is the Global Head of Intelligence at F5. Prior to F5, Dan spent more than 20 years with local, state, and federal law enforcement and i...

Episode 145: Nathan Wenzler

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Wenzler is the Chief Security Strategist at Tenable, the Cyber Exposure company. Nathan has over two decades of experience designing, implement...

Episode 144: Dane Meah

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dane’s first business adventure was at aged 18 where he developed and sold digital information products from his home, via online stores. This exper...

Episode 143: Arun Vishwanath

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arun Vishwanath studies the “people problem” of cybersecurity. His research focuses on improving individual, organizational, and national resi...

Episode 142: Alastair Dickson

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alastair has spent the last 20 years working in Cyber Security and Risk Management. He is a passionate believer that security solutions should enable ...

Episode 141: Sarah Sloan

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Sloan is the Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy for Australia and New Zealand at Palo Alto Networks. She advises the company’s lea...

Episode 140: Chad Skipper

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Skipper serves as global security technologist at VMware. With more than 25 years in information security, Chad has served in many executive secu...

Episode 139: Jo Stewart-Rattray

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jo is a member of ISACA’s Information Security Advisory Board and Global Ambassador for ANZ. Her areas of expertise include information security gov...

Episode 138: Nicholas Boyle

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nick Boyle is a partner in the IP & Technology team at DLA Piper, and is based in Sydney. He advises clients on data protection and cyber-security...

Episode 137: Jason Van der Schyff

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Van der Schyff is Chief Operating Officer of slightly controversial, quietly confident’ venture-backed company SoftIron – a global leader in...

Episode 136: Ashkan Tashvir

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ashkan Tashvir built and launched the first of several businesses at the age of fifteen and subsequently led a series of businesses to become thriving...

Episode 135: Anthony Woodward

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony Woodward –  Chief Executive Officer, Founder & Director | Mentor & Advisor | Digital Transformation | Cloud | Growth | M&A For ...

Episode 134: Tony Jarvis

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Jarvis Director of Enterprise Security, Asia Pacific Japan Based in Singapore Tony Jarvis is a CISO advisor and cybersecurity strategist who has ...

Episode 133: Scott Fletcher and Tom Walker

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Fletcher is a Cloud Security Engineer at Oracle. His background includes Penetration Testing, Software Development & Security Consulting. He...

Episode 132: Alan Jenkins

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alan is a highly confident, effective and adaptable leader, manager & team player, with some 30 years experience in all facets of security, partic...

Episode 131: Kylie Watson

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kylie is the Lead Client Partner for Defence and National Security in Australia and New Zealand at IBM with the remit to helping solve some of the nat...

Episode 130: Apurva Chiranewala

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apurva Chiranewala is the General Manager of fintech company Block Earner, where he oversees global operations, growth and expansion, and builds strat...

Episode 129: Jake Moore

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Moore is the Global Cybersecurity Advisor for ESET. He helps businesses and employees understand cybersecurity and the risks involved to remain b...

Episode 128: Chirag Joshi

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chirag’s ambitious goal is simple—to enable human progress through technology. To accomplish this, he wants to help build a world where there is t...

Episode 127: John Pironti

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With over 20 years experience in information technology, John is an accomplished consulting practice leader, management and sales consultant, publishe...

Episode 126: Andrew Slater

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Starting his career in Army Signals, Andrew has spent the last 20+ years working across a variety of ICT roles. As a Technologist, with a passion for ...

Episode 125: William Makdessi

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

William is an IT Professional and ISACA-certified Cyber Security Auditor with over 15 years experience in Networks and Information Technology across a...

Episode 124: Kevin Chen

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Chen is one of the pioneer preachers of the Chinese blockchain industry and a well experienced international investor in the Fintech industry. H...

Episode 123: Jim Bates

17 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Bates, PMP (certified Project Management Professional) is the founder, President and CEO of Business Improvement Group, Inc. (BIG) and an Adjunct ...

Episode 122: Asaf Katz

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Asaf helps cyber security and SaaS companies land their first $1M ARR. Asaf has tackled this challenge for his own companies and multiple clients. H...

Episode 121: Louay Saleh

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Louay Saleh is a Cyber Security Senior Manager with more than 13 years of experience in the domain and overall experience of more than 21 years. When ...

Episode 120: Jasun Tate

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sailor, Soldier, Hacker, Spy, Advisor, Alchemist Jasun Tate is the founder of Black Alchemy Solutions Group a boutique privacy solutions developme...

Episode 119: Lachlan Feeney

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lachlan Feeney is the Founder and CEO of Labrys – Australia’s leading provider of blockchain development and consulting services. Lachlan founded ...

Episode 118: Satnam Narang

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Satnam Narang is Staff Research Engineer at Tenable with over 14 years of experience in the industry (M86 Security and Symantec). He contributed to th...

Episode 117: Marilise de Villiers

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Marilise de Villiers, Founder & CEO, ROAR! Coaching & Consulting. Marilise is a Performance Coach, Best-selling Author, TEDx Speaker & awa...

Episode 116: Shinesa Cambric

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shinesa Cambric (CCSP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, CDPSE) is a Cloud Security, Compliance, and Identity Architect with strategic expertise in technical design ...

Episode 115: Ian Murphy

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

  Ian is a veteran in the security industry stretching back to the early 1990’s. He began with the UK Ministry of Defence before moving into the do...