Best Twilio Segment Podcasts (2025)

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Why Business-Aligned Security Wins | Coleen Coolidge, ex-CISO Segment and Twilio, Startup Advisor 48:58

4d ago48:58

48:58

Coleen Coolidge, ex-CISO of Segment and Twilio and startup advisor, didn't start in cybersecurity - she was a new project manager who got thrown into the deep end, but that discomfort launched an 18-year career that would see her build security teams from scratch at companies like Segment and Twilio. Now advising early-stage startups, Coleen shares…

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Why The Nigerian Scam Still Works After 30 Years | John Dunne, Head of Security, Grant Thornton UK 40:40

6h ago40:40

40:40

John Dunne, Head of Security at Grant Thornton UK, shares his remarkable 30-year journey from training as a chef to becoming one of the UK's most experienced cybersecurity leaders. John reveals why recruiting people from hospitality backgrounds makes better security professionals than traditional tech graduates, and explains why the decades-old Nig…

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From Curiosity to Command: Managing Security Risks in the Age of AI | Grace Yu, Director, HPE 53:29

1d ago53:29

53:29

Grace Yu, Director of Cyber Risk and Policy, GRC at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, shares her unconventional journey from handling a live TV crisis in Singapore to becoming a cybersecurity leader in Silicon Valley. Among the topics discussed are how AI agents are creating new security vulnerabilities, the competitive reality of the U.S. job market and…

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Ransomware Negotiations Exposed: When Attackers Call | Guy Segal, SVP, Head of Corp Dev, Sygnia 52:21

6d ago52:21

52:21

Guy Segal, Head of Corporate Development at Sygnia, takes us through his journey from military intelligence to building cybersecurity teams across Asia. Guy reveals why ransomware thrives despite decades of security knowledge, shares war stories from actual negotiations and breaks down why AI is making language barriers irrelevant for cybercriminal…

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"You Can't Block Innovation" | Tal Arad, Former CTO and CISO of Carlsberg Group 45:14

6d ago45:14

45:14

Tal Arad, former CTO at Carlsberg Group, accidentally fell into cybersecurity after telling his military commander he knew computers from working at a shop. In this episode, Tal shares hard lessons about building trust with existing teams, why blocking AI always fails, and stories about Carlsberg's famous beer perks that fill the office every Tuesd…

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Leading Through AI Disruption: A CTO's Journey Across Fortune 500s | Rathi Murthy, CTO, Varo Bank 49:48

6d ago49:48

49:48

Rathi Murthy, CTO at Varo Bank and former CTO of Expedia, Gap, & Verizon, shares her journey from software engineer to C-level executive across Fortune 500 companies. She reveals how curiosity drives career growth, why browser security is now critical for all organizations, and how AI is democratizing intelligence. Rathi also discusses finding an a…

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Leading with Intention: How Tapestry Builds Modern Luxury at Scale with Sandeep Seth, Chief Growth Officer & President 40:21

7d ago40:21

40:21

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Sandeep Seth, Chief Growth Officer and President of Tapestry. Sandeep shares his mission to future-proof growth by transforming Tapestry into a brand growth engine. He explores the importance of consumer focus, continuous learning, and creating seamless experiences both online and offline. -------…

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WeChat, Passwords & Cyber Risk: Securing Asia's Legal Industry | Konrads Klints, CISO, Rajah & Tann 50:39

8d ago50:39

50:39

Konrads Klints, CISO at Rajah and Tann Asia, shares his journey from hacker to leading cybersecurity for one of Asia's most prestigious law firms. In this episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, Konrads reveals why law firms top ransomware target lists, how business email compromise attacks plague the legal industry, and cultural cybersecurity challeng…

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Coffee, Code, and Critical Infrastructure Protection | Alfredzo Nash, CEO of Cyber Coffee Hour 1:00:59

8d ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Alfredzo Nash, Co-Founder/CEO of the Cyber Coffee Hour podcast and Principal Information Security Analyst at the American Red Cross, explains how his "Say Hello, Coffee Makers" podcast bridges professionals and enthusiasts with expert-level cyber defense.In this episode, Alfredzo opens up about sleepless nights from incident response, his military-…

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Password Rules Are Wrong & Other Myths Debunked | Jack Poller, Founder, Paradigm Technica 1:00:24

11d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Jack Poller, founder and principal analyst of Paradigm Technica, breaks down why traditional cybersecurity marketing is failing. With 30 years of experience from Carnegie Mellon to cyber strategy, Jack reveals how cloud and SaaS have fundamentally changed the threat landscape and yet most security tools remain stuck in castle-and-moat thinking. He …

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Why IT Leaders Must Be Technical: Death by 1000 Cuts | Tom Sweet, CIO Industrial Refrigeration Pros 44:35

12d ago44:35

44:35

Tom Sweet, CIO of Industrial Refrigeration Pros and cybersecurity veteran with over 20 years of experience, shares his journey from civil engineering to leading IT security at a private equity-backed company. Tom discusses the unique challenges of building security from scratch, why he believes IT leadership needs to be technologically competent an…

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Company Crown Jewels and Minimum Viable Business | Agnidipta Sarkar, Chief Evangelist, ColorTokens 1:09:59

13d ago1:09:59

1:09:59

Chief Evangelist Agnidipta Sarkar from ColorTokens breaks down why traditional cybersecurity approaches are failing despite massive industry investments. With 30 years of experience, Agni explains how companies should shift from trying to prevent every breach to building "breach-ready cyber defense" systems that can contain attacks and maintain bus…

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Revolutionizing Affordable Cyber Training | Kenneth Ellington, Founder, Ellington Cyber Academy 41:51

15d ago41:51

41:51

Kenneth Ellington went from making sandwiches at Publix to founding Ellington Cyber Academy after discovering the gap in cybersecurity training. He breaks down why expensive programs don't necessarily prepare students for real corporate environments and how he's helping professionals boost salaries, sometimes up to $40K+. Kenneth reveals what Fortu…

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“Be Disciplined Early and Follow Your Gut" | Jesse Scott, Cybersecurity Executive and VC Advisor 29:28

16d ago29:28

29:28

Jesse Scott, Cybersecurity Executive and VC Advisor, has lived quite the journey - from NATO to building security teams at three unicorns including $3B+ Databricks. In this episode, he breaks down why current security operations are fundamentally broken and need a revamp, why browser security is becoming critical and how founders’ passion is contag…

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Building Bold: How Quickbase’s Platform Powers Innovation at Scale with Jon Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer 32:20

21d ago32:20

32:20

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Jon Kennedy, Chief Technology Officer at Quickbase. John discusses how Quickbase is helping businesses innovate through its no-code platform, enabling users to build custom solutions swiftly. He shares insights into the challenges of scaling a global engineering team, the importance of fostering a…

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From Consultant to First Security Hire | Kevin Qiu, Staff Security Engineer, Shiftsmart 50:03

22d ago50:03

50:03

Kevin Qiu, Staff Security Engineer at Shiftsmart and their first security hire, breaks down the realities of building security programs from scratch. In this episode, he discusses the risk that comes with using work devices for personal purposes, why everyone wins when companies get paid AI tools and why the industry's obsession with hiring only se…

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Managing Security for 11 Companies | Julia Dudenko, Group CISO at Haniel 38:18

25d ago38:18

38:18

Julia Dudenko, Group CISO at Haniel, oversees cybersecurity strategy for 11 portfolio companies spanning everything from manufacturing to kindergartens. In this conversation, she reveals why enterprises need to watch out for attacks that target APIs and supply chains, whether we need “cybersecurity for AI” rather than just “AI for cybersecurity,” a…

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Why Good Offense is Your Best Defense | Prasanna Kanagasabai, CISO, Dkatalis (Bank Jago) 51:58

25d ago51:58

51:58

Prasanna Kanagasabai (PK), CISO, Dkatalis (Bank Jago), started his career as a network engineer and before becoming a pentester-turned-CISO. In this episode, Prasanna explains why breaking systems first is crucial for building robust defenses, the unique challenges of securing a digital-first bank, the role of browser security in protecting sensiti…

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Preparedness is Your Cybersecurity Superpower | Sabika Ishaq, CISO, Grant Thornton Luxembourg 44:02

27d ago44:02

44:02

Sabika Ishaq, CISO at Grant Thornton Luxembourg and President of Women Cyber Force, shares her journey from the United Nations to becoming a cybersecurity leader. In this episode, Sabika reveals insights on AI integration in cybersecurity, why preparedness is the ultimate cybersecurity superpower and how cognitive diversity is as critical as securi…

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Why Business Alignment Beats Maturity | Ashish Garg, Founder, Managing Partner, RIGA Cyber 35:54

29d ago35:54

35:54

Ashish Garg, founder and managing partner at Riga Cyber, sits down to discuss his two-decade journey in cybersecurity and the massive shifts he's witnessed since his early days in the field. In this conversation, Ashish shares insights on how attackers have evolved from script kiddies to well-funded, sophisticated adversaries, why browsers have bec…

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Cyber Risks for Government Agencies | Kush Sharma, Founder of KnightSpectre 44:40

29d ago44:40

44:40

Kush Sharma, Founder of KnightSpectre and Inaugural CISO of the City of Hamilton, has advised organizations worth over $2.5 trillion and knows exactly why most CISOs fail when talking to boards. From his experience being Toronto's inaugural CISO to overseeing a $34 billion railway merger, he shares his insights on government vs enterprise security,…

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The Dirty Secret of Cybersecurity: Why More Alerts Don't Work | Bryson Bort, CEO and Founder, Scythe 1:00:14

1M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Bryson Bort, CEO and founder of Scythe and West Point graduate, breaks down the uncomfortable truths about modern cybersecurity that most vendors won't tell you. From real purple team stories to the "NSA problem" plaguing enterprises, Bryson explains why understanding post-access behavior matters more than prevention. If you're tired of security th…

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"The Right Tool for The Right Type of Adversary" | Perry Young, Director & ASEAN CISO at Kyndryl 1:07:05

1M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Perry Young brings 25 years of cybersecurity expertise across three continents, from network engineering to serving as Director and ASEAN CISO at Kyndryl. In this conversation with SquareX Field CISO John Carse, he discusses CISOs challenges, why CISOs must be technically competent and why continuous learning is critical. 0:00 Episode highlights an…

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Why We're Still Doing Security Wrong | Evgeniy Kharam CSO, Discern Security 50:02

1M ago50:02

50:02

This episode of the Be Fearless Podcast features Evgeniy Kharam, Chief Strategy Officer at Discern Security and Security Architecture Podcast host. With 25+ years in cybersecurity—from Navy networking to enterprise consulting—Evgeniy explains why traditional security fails in today's browser-first world. He reveals shadow SaaS proliferation realiti…

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Building Trust with the "No-Agenda Agenda" | Satyen Desai, VP Sales, ColorTokens 54:04

1M ago54:04

54:04

Satyen Desai, VP of Sales for Asia Pacific at ColorTokens, discusses enterprise cybersecurity's evolution and why traditional security approaches fail. With over 25 years at IBM, SAP, Cisco, Oracle, and Cloudflare, he explains why organizations must shift from preventing breaches to being "breach ready." Satyen shares insights on micro-segmentation…

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Compassion at Scale: How Mental Health Innovations Is Reimagining Crisis Support with Victoria Hornby, CEO 46:10

1M ago46:10

46:10

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Victoria Hornby, CEO of Mental Health Innovations. Victoria explores the intersection of empathy and technology in mental health support, the importance of accessibility, and the impact of leveraging digital platforms to build trust at scale. Learn more about the challenges and successes of adapti…

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The Human Side of Cybersecurity Leadership | Brian Fricke, CISO, City National Bank of Florida 46:04

1M ago46:04

46:04

Brian Fricke's cybersecurity journey started with fixing a malware outbreak that crippled his Marine squadron. Fast forward two decades, and he's now the CISO of City National Bank of Florida, protecting millions in assets while managing both physical and cyber security programs. This conversation dives deep into how Brian transformed from an avion…

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Understand Your Threat Model Before Choosing Solutions | Nicholas Muy, CISO, Scrut Automation 51:26

1M ago51:26

51:26

Nicholas Muy's cybersecurity journey started with a six-year-old's rebellion against his father's TV timer, leading him from the Department of Homeland Security to securing billions in travel transactions at Expedia, and now to his role as CISO at Scrut Automation. In this conversation with Aleksandra, Nicholas shares his experience securing massiv…

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Community-Driven Threat Intelligence | Jon Baker, Director & Co-founder, CTID, MITRE 52:16

1M ago52:16

52:16

Jon Baker, Director & Co-founder of MITRE's Center for Threat-Informed Defense (CTID) joins us for a deep dive into the beginnings of the eponymous concept. In this episode, Jon shares how he started his journey in MITRE, discusses the intricacies of protecting the browser and practical advice on building threat-informed defense programs. 0:00 Epis…

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From EDR to Cloud to AI with Anton Chuvakin | Senior Security Staff, Office of the CISO, Google 50:49

1M ago50:49

50:49

One of security’s most well-known figures, Anton Chuvakin, coined the term EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) during his stint at Gartner, pioneering the “DR” naming convention we’re all familiar with today. Now Senior Security Staff at Google’s Office of the CISO, he shares his thoughts on securing the cloud, the need for observability with bro…

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Breaking Barriers as a Woman in Cybersecurity | Chenxi Wang, Founder, Rain Capital 57:51

1M ago57:51

57:51

Dr. Chenxi Wang, Founder and General Partner of Rain Capital, has fascinating patterns in cybersecurity investing that most people miss. In this conversation, we dive deep into the mismatch between what founders are building versus what CISOs actually need, female representation amongst cyber founders and why being fearless isn't just a podcast nam…

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From Reactive to Predictive Threat Intelligence | Christopher Ahlberg, CEO, Recorded Future 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Christopher Ahlberg, CEO and co-founder of Recorded Future (which was recently acquired by Mastercard), breaks down the evolving cybersecurity landscape with SquareX's field CISO John Carse. From his journey building Spotfire to creating the world's largest threat intelligence company, Ahlberg shares critical insights on nation-state actors today, …

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How Scepticism Saves Companies | Luke Shoberg, Latacora, ex-Global CISO of Sequoia 57:32

2M ago57:32

57:32

Luke Shoberg took an unconventional path from studying biology to becoming Global CISO at Sequoia Capital. In this conversation, Luke explains what makes VC security uniquely challenging, why being "professionally paranoid" is essential in security, and how startups can implement scale-appropriate security without killing innovation. 0:00 Introduct…

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Building with AI: How Twilio & AWS Are Shaping the Future of Development with Deepak Singh & Inbal Shani 48:22

2M ago48:22

48:22

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we are joined by Deepak Singh, Vice President of Developer Agents and Experiences at AWS, and Inbal Shani, Chief Product Officer and Head of R&D at Twilio. They discuss what it means to build with AI, the evolution of developer tools, and how they are assisting customers in leveraging AI for customer engagement a…

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“True Leadership Lies in Humility” | Vijay Jajoo, Partner, Cyber, Data, and Tech Enablement, KPMG US 50:33

2M ago50:33

50:33

In this episode, we sit down with Vijay Jajoo, a partner at KPMG with over two decades of experience in cyber data and tech containment. Vijay shares his unique journey into cybersecurity, the biggest challenges facing large organisations today, and the best leadership advice he ever received. 0:00 The Flyer that Led to a Cybersecurity Career 11:20…

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The Browser Has Become The New Perimeter | Cecil Su, Director of Cybersecurity and CTI, BDO Advisory 1:08:24

2M ago1:08:24

1:08:24

Cecil Su, Director of Cybersecurity and CTI at BDO Advisory and co-lead of OWASP Singapore Chapter, brings nearly two decades of experience from his start in hospitality systems to becoming the cybersecurity leader he is today. In this episode, Cecil breaks down why the browser has become the new perimeter, insights on Singapore's vibrant cybersecu…

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Being a Purpose-Driven CIO | Andrea Bergamini, VP & CIO, Orbia 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

Andrea Bergamini, VP and CIO of Orbia, started as a telco engineer 20 years ago when cybersecurity barely existed, but went into the field due to his audit work at GE, which sparked his fascination with risk and controls. Fast forward to today, and he's not just the VP and CISO at Orbia—a $8 billion purpose-driven company—but he recently made the l…

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Building Great Cybersecurity Teams | Aamir Niazi, Executive Director/CISO, SMBC Capital Markets 34:42

2M ago34:42

34:42

Aamir Niazi, Executive Director and CISO at SMBC Capital Markets, shares his unfiltered 18-year journey from engineer to leading cybersecurity teams in financial services. Aamir gets honest about hiring mistakes, building remote teams during COVID, browser security challenges, getting executive buy-in, and the challenges of transitioning from hands…

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Doing Adversary Emulation Right | William Booth, General Manager, Director MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations 1:11:31

2M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

What if most organizations are testing their security tools against the wrong threats entirely? As the leader behind the industry standard program that helps organizations understand how security tools perform against real-world threats, William Booth, General Manager and Director of MITRE's ATT&CK Evaluations, shares common misconceptions in adver…

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Building Companies to be Legendary | Aleksandr Yampolskiy, Co-Founder/CEO of SecurityScorecard 43:55

2M ago43:55

43:55

Dr. Aleksandr Yampolskiy, cofounder and CEO of SecurityScorecard, went from being a 14-year old immigrant to America to building SecurityScorecard — the security ratings platform now used by over 3,000 companies. In this conversation with SquareX founder Vivek Ramachandran, Aleksandr breaks down the real challenges of category creation, his playboo…

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Rewriting the Roadmap: Rimini Street’s Bold Approach to Enterprise Modernization with Eric Helmer, Chief Technology Officer 40:32

2M ago40:32

40:32

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we’re joined by Eric Helmer, Chief Technology Officer at Rimini Street. Eric shares his insights on how to modernize mission-critical systems without compromising performance. Learn about the misconceptions about tech modernization, the importance of agility and flexibility in tech stacks, and the shift from reac…

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Municipal Cybersecurity and Defending Infrastructure | Dr. Brian Gardner, CISO, City of Austin 55:21

2M ago55:21

55:21

Meet Dr. Brian Gardner, who secured the City of Dallas for over 7 years before moving to Austin as the City’s CISO. In this episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, Brian shares war stories from managing critical infrastructure, how he grew Dallas's cybersecurity budget from 2.3% to nearly 10% of the IT spend, and dives into the unique challenges cities…

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Building Relationships Transforms Security | Jimmy Benoit, CISO of PBS 34:10

2M ago34:10

34:10

What does it take to protect a beloved cultural institution like PBS? In this episode, Jimmy Benoit, CISO of PBS, discusses how he transitioned from military service to cybersecurity, balancing security requirements with business objectives, and why building relationships across the organization matters more than any single technology solution. 0:0…

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You Can't Fix All Security Gaps — So Focus on Core Fundamentals | Mandy Andress, CISO at Elastic 47:53

2M ago47:53

47:53

Mandy Andress brings over two decades of cybersecurity leadership experience to this conversation, including her current role as CISO at Elastic and her 13-year tenure at MassMutual where she led a $50 million strategic security investment initiative. In this episode, Mandy shares candid insights about prioritizing security gaps by focusing on core…

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The Mechanics of Security Investing | Zain Rizavi, CEO at Stealth, ex-VC 54:35

2M ago54:35

54:35

Cybersecurity Co-Founder and ex-Venture Capitalist Zain Rizavi breaks down what really happens behind closed doors in cybersecurity investing. From his unconventional journey from political science to backing the next generation of security companies, Zain reveals why most founders get product-market fit completely wrong and what it really takes to…

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Metasploit's Origin, Browser Bugs & Exposure Management | HD Moore, Founder of runZero & Metasploit 49:47

3M ago49:47

49:47

If you’re in the cybersecurity field, HD Moore, runZero founder and creator of Metasploit, needs no introduction — his work has fundamentally changed how the security industry thinks about vulnerabilities. In this candid conversation, HD shares the story behind building the world's most widely used penetration testing framework, war stories from th…

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The 3 Buckets Framework: How This CISO Thinks About Security | Sangram Dash, CISO, VP of IT, Sisense 1:00:39

3M ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Sangram Dash has spent over two decades in cybersecurity, from witnessing the massive eBay breach response to leading security at companies like PayPal and Square. In this episode, he breaks down his practical "3 buckets" framework that every security team should follow, shares lessons from previous incidents and why the human element of incident r…

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Rewiring Financial Engagement: How DailyPay Connects with Millions in Real Time with Dar Miranda, VP of Customer Engagement 40:33

3M ago40:33

40:33

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we sit down with Dar Miranda, VP of Customer Engagement at DailyPay, to delve into the innovative strategies behind real-time financial management for workers. Explore how financial stress impacts employee engagement, the shift towards employee-centric pay models, and the bold moves Daily Pay is making to transfo…

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Bold Moves & Big Screens: How TCL Builds a Brand Customers Actually Remember with Cole Moir, VP of Brand & Digital Marketing at TCL North America 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

In this episode of Builders Wanted, we sit down with Cole Moir, Vice President of Brand and Digital Marketing at TCL North America, to explore what it takes to create a standout brand in a crowded market. Tune in to hear about the methods behind creating high-impact, emotionally resonant brand experiences and the future role of AI and personalizati…

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“Security’s a People Problem” | Jayesh Singh Chauhan, Founder Cloud Village and Cloudurance Security 1:26:16

3M ago1:26:16

1:26:16

In this episode, SquareX Field CISO John Carse sits down with Jayesh, founder of Cloud Village and CEO of Cloudurance Security, to explore the growing threat of browser-based attacks in cloud environments. Jayesh shares practical insights on product security, the importance of "enrollment conversations" with stakeholders, and why browsers have beco…

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