Browser Security Unveiled: John Carse on SquareX & Cyber Career Insights

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In this episode, Joe sits down with John Carse, Field CISO at SquareX, to dive into the often-overlooked world of browser security and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Recorded despite a 12-hour time difference (Singapore to the US!), John shares:
The Browser Security Gap: Why 85% of user time in browsers is a growing risk for SaaS and cloud environments .
SquareX’s Solution: How SquareX acts as an EDR for browsers, detecting and responding to threats like polymorphic extensions .
Career Journey: From early IT days to field CISO, John reveals how foundational IT skills (help desk, field services) make better cyber professionals .
Real-World Insights: Lessons from working with the US Navy and the importance of understanding IT systems for effective cybersecurity .
Check Your Browser Security: Visit SquareX Browser Security to assess your controls.
Learn More About SquareX: Explore their solution at sqrx.com.
Connect with John: Find him on X @JohnCarse
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Time Zone Challenges
02:54 John Carse's Journey into IT
06:05 Transitioning to Cybersecurity
08:46 The Importance of Customer Service in IT
11:36 Formative Experiences in Help Desk and Field Services
14:35 Understanding IT Systems for Cybersecurity
23:51 The Interplay Between IT Skills and Cybersecurity
24:41 The Role of Security Engineers in IT
28:43 Understanding the Complexity of Cybersecurity
29:33 Exploring the Field CISO Role
32:55 The Browser as a Security Frontier
42:07 Challenges in SaaS Security
46:20 The Importance of Browser Security Awareness
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Chapters

1. Introduction and Getting Connected (00:00:00)

2. Early IT Career and Foundational Skills (00:04:39)

3. The Importance of Customer Service Experience (00:10:23)

4. [Ad] Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson (00:11:45)

5. (Cont.) The Importance of Customer Service Experience (00:12:24)

6. Transition from IT to Cybersecurity (00:18:53)

7. The Field CISO Role Explained (00:29:18)

8. The Browser as a Security Platform (00:33:00)

9. Browser Extensions and Hidden Threats (00:42:10)

10. Final Thoughts and Conclusion (00:49:13)