Keyboard Samurai
Episodes
Will Brooks - Quantifying Cyber Risk Before Buying Insurance
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber insurance is not a checkbox. It is risk transfer, and the details matter.Host Wil Klu talks with Will Brooks of U.Kon, formerly FifthWall, about...
Craig Duckworth - Manufacturing industry: cybersecurity risk and business impact
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Manufacturing cybersecurity is not about buying every tool. It is about knowing what can hurt the business, what matters first, and how to fund the ri...
Merrry Marwig - The Forgotten Endpoint in Cyber - Cars
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cars are collecting business data, and most security programs are pretending they are still just transportation.Wil Klu hosts Merry Marwig, VP of Glob...
Wil Klu - Build a Cybersecurity Program That Fits the Business
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity gets messy when teams buy tools before they understand the business.In this solo episode of The Keyboard Samurai, host Wil Klu breaks do...
Fred Gordy - Secure Building Control Systems Before The Breach
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building control systems are no longer invisible infrastructure. They’re business risk, safety risk, and operational resilience risk.Wil Klu hosts F...
Ken Fishkin - Building Cybersecurity Community That Creates Real Careers
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity is easier to grow in when you stop trying to do it alone.Host Wil Klu talks with Ken Fishkin, a 20-year consultant, Loewenstein Sandler ...
Ian Matthews - Why Mobile Messaging Fraud Is Harder to Stop
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mobile fraud is evolving fast, and most leaders still do not understand where the real exposure lives.Wil Klu hosts Ian Matthews, founder and presiden...
Jordan Benjamin - How Startup Sellers Win Without Burning Out
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Startup sales gets romanticized. The reality is trust, repetition, better questions, and a strong mental game.Host Wil Klu sits down with Jordan Benja...
Jay McBain - Managed Services Partner Strategy for Growth in 2026
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some MSPs and MSSPs grow while others stall, even in a hot market?Wil Klu hosts Jay McBain for a grounded conversation on the vendor and partne...
Patrick Sullivan - How to Govern AI Before It Governs You
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI is moving faster than governance, and that gap is where risk starts to grow teeth. Wil Klu hosts Patrick Sullivan, VP of Strategy and Innovation at...
Walter Haydock - AI Governance, Vendor Risk, and ChatGPT Reality
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI in cybersecurity is full of noise. This episode helps you separate hype from risk.Host Wil Klu sits down with Walter Haydock, founder of StackAware...
Jordan Snapper - Cybersecurity Marketing That Actually Creates Buyer Trust
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity marketing fails when founders talk features and buyers need business outcomes.In this episode, host Wil Klu talks with Jordan Snapper, a...
Konnor Andersen - Cybersecurity Startup GTM: CISO Time, Trust, Channel Reality
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity startup GTM is not about running more demos. It’s about understanding trust, attention, and channel economics.In this episode, host Wi...
Drew Simonis - Don't Care about Cyber so much
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cybersecurity doesn’t win by caring more. It wins by making decisions easier.Host Wil Klu sits down with Drew Simonis (nearly 30 years in cybersecur...
Robert Siciliano - Human-Centric Security Training
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Security awareness training should change behavior, not just generate metrics.Wil Klu talks with Robert Siciliano (30+ years in security awareness tra...
Roman Kruglov - AI is more than LLMs: How Model Choice Changes Risk
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your AI security plan starts and ends with “LLM,” you’re already behind.Wil talks with cybersecurity architect Roman Kruglov explains why “...
Steve Doty & Chris Goodman - When SaaS Growth Outruns their Cyber Systems
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fast SaaS growth exposes problems most teams don’t see until it’s too late.In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai Podcast, I break down what happ...
Ben Wilcox - Modernizing Cyber Tech Stack
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most organizations say they want to modernize their cybersecurity stack.What they usually mean is buying more tools.In this episode of The Keyboard Sa...
Jeffery Wheatman - Cyber Board Conversations
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most cybersecurity leaders lose the boardroom before the conversation even starts.In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai Podcast, I sit down with Jef...
Megan Killion - Selling Cybers to SMBs isn't about Security
10 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, I sit down with Megan Killion, founder of Pisces Growth, to unpack why fear-based security messaging shuts small ...
Jeremy Young- Bringing Products to MSPs & Startup Scaling
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most startups think if MSPs like their product, they’ll buy it.That assumption quietly kills a lot of good ideas.In this episode of Keyboard Samurai...
Baxter Lanius - Tech Start Up Stories
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most startup founders think speed is their advantage.In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, I sit down with Baxter Lanius, CEO of Alternative Payments t...
Rob Allen - Building Security Products That Actually Solve Real Problems
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most cybersecurity products don’t fail because of bad tech.They fail because they don’t solve a real business problem.In this episode of The Keybo...
Bob Carver - Wild West of AI & Cybersecurity
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is being adopted faster than any technology in history.Security isn’t keeping up.In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, Wil sits down with cybersec...
Carolyn Healey - Tech Marketing in the Age of AI
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, host Wil Klu sits down with Carolyn Healey, a veteran B2B tech marketer and fractional CMO specializing in AI str...
Kevin Apolinario - Cyber & IT Career Insights
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, host Wil sits down with Kevin Apolinario, widely known online as KevTech IT Support. a senior SOC analyst, techni...
Rock Lambros - AI Security for Business Leaders
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Wil talks with Rock Lambros, CEO of Rock Cyber and a leader in OWASP AI Security initiatives, about what security and business leader...
Dr. Eric Cole - Business of Cybersecurity: Risk, Politics, and Translation
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, host Will Klusovsky sits down with cybersecurity legend Dr. Eric Cole, a former CIA professional hacker who helpe...
Jay Aigner - QA - Cyber DevSecOps
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, host Wil Klu (Wil Klusovsky) sits down with Jay Aigner, founder of JDA QA, to explore the critical overlap betwee...
Lauren Zabierek - Secure By Design
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, host Will Klusovsky sits down with Lauren Zabierek, Senior Vice President for the Future of Digital Security at t...
Dr Kion Ahadi - The Future of Work and Leadership in Tech
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Wil Klu sits down with Dr. Kion Ahadi, CEO of LegalMart and author of “Humanity Reimagined in the Age of AI,” to explore how...
Sairam Sundaresan - AI for the Rest of Us Book
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙 AI for the Rest of Us – with Sairam SundaresanIn this episode of The Keyboard Samurai, Wil Klusovsky sits down with Sairam Sundaresan, a vetera...
Philip Wylie - Evolution of Ethical Hacking
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai, host Wil Klusovsky (aka Wil Klu) sits down with renowned ethical hacker, author, and mentor Philip Wylie — ...
Mike Holcomb - OT Security & Jaguar Land Rover Incident
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai, Wil sits down with Mike Holcomb, Cybersecurity Fellow at Fluor, to talk about the high-stakes world of OT (Op...
Joe Erle - Cybersecurity Insurance
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cyber insurance isn’t just a policy, t’s the safety net your business needs when ransomware hits. In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai, host Wi...
AJ Yawn - The Future of GRC
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) really look like? 🚀In this episode, I sit down with AJ Yawn, current of a Aquia, Ho...
Marcel Velica - Cyber Leadership in the Age of AI
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil sits down with Marcel Velica of Eventbrite, to unpack what cyber leadership looks like in the age of AI. They explore how AI is reshaping the thre...
Emma j Eyre - Getting to the C Level
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to reach the C-Suite? In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai, Wil sits down with Emma J Eyre, an executive leader who’s sp...
Dan Houser - Certifications in Cyber & IT
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Former ISC² Board Chair Reveals the Truth About Cybersecurity CertificationsEver wonder if cybersecurity certifications are worth it? Dan Hou...
Dominic Vogel - The Power of Empathy, Authenticity & Kindness
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai Podcast, Wil sits down with Dom Vogel, cybersecurity leader, keynote speaker, and fractional CISO, to explore ...
Craig Taylor - Phishing & User Training, building a program
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, Wil sits down with cybersecurity veteran Craig Taylor of Cyberhoot a 30-year industry pro who blends psychology a...
Amy Stokes-Waters Cyber Escape Rooms & More
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of the same boring security awareness training? So is Amy Stokes-Waters, CEO of The Cyber Escape Room Company. In this episode, we explore how s...
Heather Noggle - How to Build & Keep Great Tech Talent
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, Heather Noggle joins Will to unpack how cybersecurity and tech firms can gain a competitive edge by rethinking ho...
Sam & Michael from HOU SEC CON - Cybersecurity Insights
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai, Wil sits down with Sam and Michael, the founders behind HOU.SEC.CON, to unpack what it really takes to lead i...
Mike Williams - Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Security Culture Fails (And How to Fix It)In this episode, Wil sits down with Mike Williams, President of Appalachia Technologies, to unpack what ...
Ryan Rosado - Level Up Your Consulting Game!
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really makes a great cybersecurity consultant?In this episode, Will Klusovsky sits down with Ryan Rosado—Air Force veteran, security advisor, a...
Joe Head - Building a cyber business on the fly
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Building a Cyber Biz From Scratch: Zero Plan, Pure GritWhat does it really take to build a business in cybersecurity as a first-time founder with no f...
Tom Richards - Delivering GRC Services Properly
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GRC isn't about paperwork. It's about business impact.Wil and Tom Richards break down how to deliver GRC services clients actually want. They ...
Stas Bojoukha - What you learned as a CEO starting a security company
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a security leader becomes a founder?In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai, Wil sits down with Stas, Founder and CEO of Comply, to ...
Joe Cardin - AI & Cybersecurity
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Wil sits down with cybersecurity & AI specialist Joseph Cardin to dive deep into the overlooked frontier of AI: not just using it for d...
Jackie McGuire - Psychology of Marketing & Cybersecurity
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do psychology, finance, and cybersecurity have in common? Everything, when it comes to influence. Jackie McGuire joins Wil Klusofsky to unpack ho...
Randy Blasik - AI for you MSP/MSSP or services org
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next hire wasn’t human? In this episode, Wil Klusovsky sits down with Randy Blasik, co-founder of The Compliance Aid, the first AI-powe...
Jeffrey Wheatman - Selling cyber & tech to the business
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Keyboard Samurai, Will Klusofsky chats with cybersecurity strategist Jeffrey Wheatman about the brutal truth of selling cyber t...
Nat Shere - Build the right pentesting capabilities
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, host Wil Klu sits down with Nat Shere, Director of Technical Services at Craft Compliance, to break down what pen...
Greg Schaffer - So you want to be an InfoSec Consultant
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of breaking into InfoSec consulting? Greg Schaffer spills decades of wisdom—what to do, what not to do, and why most fail before they start...
Sly Gittens - Career growth and networking
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Keyboard Samurai, Wil sits down with Sly Gittens—Microsoft strategist and founder of Tech Simplified—to unpack the real strateg...
Dani & Ben - Cyber & Tech Marketing & the shift in GTM Strategy
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Wil Klu guides an insightful conversation with Dani and Ben about modern cybersecurity marketing—blending strategy, psychology, and storytellin...
Jen Greulich - False Sense of (Cyber) Security
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil sits down with Jen, Co-Founder & COO of Legato security and talks about how the plethora of tools and the confusion around the cybersecurity l...
Reanna Schultz - SOC Talk!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil sits down with Reanna Schultz to talk about managing a Security Operations Center (SOC), and all that goes with it. We hit on the technical trials...
Derek Scheller - Taking care of your security team's mental health
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil sits down with Derek to discuss the importance of mental health in cybersecurity, specifically how leaders need to be aware of it and how to take ...
Ron Sharon - Managing Client Expectations
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Ron about managing client expectations, how do you set them, making sure both sides know what in scope & out of scope, the ...
Neal Foard - The Power of Storytelling
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil sits down with Neal Foard of storyfire.net, a man with a powerful ability to tell stories and help shape viewpoints. We discuss why storytelling w...
Ross Haleliuk - Emerging Business in Cybersecurity
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ross author of "Cyber for Creators" and host of Inside the Network sits down with Wil to discuss the emerging markets for cybersecurity, the...
Joel Fulton - Manage burnout, we're not saving lives here
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil talks with Joel Fulton, Founder & CEO of Lucidum about the importance of mental health in the cybersecurity industry, how leaders can manage /...
Jess Hoffman - Working in Government Cybersecurity
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil talks with Jess discussing her time in the Federal and Public Sector working as a CISO and the value & challenges of it. Find Jess @ Linkedin:...
Ed Vasko - Facing Technical Debt in Cybersecurity
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil talks with CEO of High Wire Networks, Ed Vasko about the challenges and risks surrounding technical debt in cybersecurity. Find Ed @ https://www.l...
Chris Goodman - Cybersecurity Marketing
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil talks with Chris about the right and wrong things to do when marketing in cybersecurity. Demand gen, lead gen, digital, ads, client profiles, jour...
(George)2 - Buying & Selling Cybersecurity
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bare Knuckles & Brass Tacks podcasters George Kamide & George Al-Koura joined me for a discussion about buying & selling security. We have...
Chad Boeckmann - Keys to building a good security product
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil & Chad discuss some of the key things to consider when building a new security product, such as business problem being solved, how to develop ...
Peter Schawacker - Embracing multiculturalism in security
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter & Wil discuss the nuances of resources working in other countries, including overcoming preconceived notions from potential clients and how ...
Peter Strouse - Cybersecurity "talent gap" facts & fiction
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Pete about recuriting in cybersecurity, some of the facts and fiction around our talent gap and how business can get the talent they need...
MIke Pedrick - Client relationships in managed services
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wil & Mike discuss the need to "build a better client" though education, listening and collaboration in the managed security services and managed ...
Christopher Honda - Product Management & Innovation, striking a balance
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation with Chris on the challenge in managing your security product, road map and still innovating. The need to deliver on revenue sometimes li...
Geoff Hancock - Leading a security services firm insights for success
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Session w/ Geoff Hancock, CEO discussing the challenges and how to be successful leading a cybersecurity services firm. Find Geoff on Linkedin @ http...
Mariana Padilla Community lead growth in cybersecurity
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discussion with Mariana Padilla, CEO of Hackerverse on growth in cybersecurity via a community, the importance of relationships and more. Find Mariana...
Josh Copeland - Challenges with running an MSSP: how to keep clients & staff happy
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wil Klu talks w/ guest Josh Copeland about working in the managed security service providers and the tricks to keep clients happy, and keep your staff...