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No Password Required Podcast Episode 58 — Trevor Hilligoss

No Password Required Podcast Episode 58 — Trevor Hilligoss

Trevor Hilligoss — SVP at SpyCloud Labs, Former Army Investigator, and an elite metaphor creator

On this episode, we sit down with Trevor Hilligoss, Director of Security Research and the Research & Innovation division of SpyCloud Labs. From his beginnings in the Army Criminal Investigation Division to his leadership role in cybersecurity’s private sector, Trevor shares how investigative instincts and military discipline shaped his approach to digital forensics, leadership, and fighting cybercrime.

Hosts Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and Kayley Melton, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Cognitive Security Institute and founder of Reality Shift, explore with Trevor the biggest misconceptions about cybercriminals, why micromanagement is a leadership pitfall, and how proactive cybersecurity strategies can change the game before an attack even happens.

Plus, in the Lifestyle Polygraph segment, Trevor talks about adding Tony Hawk to his ultimate escape room team, his boardroom walk-up song, and his East Coast-meets-West Coast breakfast—because balance is key in cybersecurity and in starting the day off right.

Follow Trevor Hilligoss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thilligoss/

No Password Required Podcast Episode 58 — Trevor Hilligoss2025-04-14T07:26:05-04:00

No Password Required Podcast Episode 57 — Rob Allen

No Password Required Podcast Episode 57 — Rob Allen

Rob Allen — Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker and Advocate of Buc-ee’s, Mascots and Buc-ee Mascots

On this episode, we sit down with Rob Allen, the Chief Marketing Officer at ThreatLocker, live from the 2024 Sunshine Cyber Conference. From his early days “locked” in an IT closet to his current role in the C-suite, Rob’s journey is one of curiosity, adaptation, and a passion for cybersecurity. At ThreatLocker, he takes customer ideas and use cases and transforms them into solutions for organizations of all sizes.

Rob shares why businesses shouldn’t fear the “deny by default” approach, explaining how the zero-trust mindset is essential in today’s threat landscape. He also discusses with hosts Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and Kayley Melton, Director for Strategic Initiatives at the Cognitive Security Institute and the Bob Ross of infosec, how media coverage often distorts public perception of cybersecurity by only highlighting major breaches and incidents.

In the Lifestyle Polygraph segment, Rob reveals his love for Apple products, why he wishes he could have met Steve Jobs, and his obsession with Buc-ee’s brisket sandwiches. He also shares a hilarious (and perhaps exaggerated) story about the Cyber Florida team “infiltrating” ThreatLocker and taking his backpack back to Tampa!

You can learn more about ThreatLocker, here: https://www.threatlocker.com
You can follow Rob Allen on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/threatlockerrob/

No Password Required Podcast Episode 57 — Rob Allen2025-03-13T14:15:29-04:00

chat:CYBR Podcast Episode 9: June Teufel Dreyer

In this episode of chat:CYBR, Dr. June Teufel Dreyer discusses the evolving military strategy of China under Xi Jinping, focusing on their expanding military capabilities, particularly in cyber warfare. She highlights the implications of China’s actions in the Baltic Sea regarding fiber optic cables and the potential threats to global communications. The discussion also covers the cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing the need for the U.S. to adopt robust policies to counter China’s cyber threats. Dr. Dreyer concludes with thoughts on the importance of STEM education and the balance between

chat:CYBR Podcast Episode 9: June Teufel Dreyer2025-02-18T12:18:22-05:00

No Password Required Podcast Episode 56 – Anmol Agarwal

No Password Required Podcast Episode 56 – Anmol Agarwal

Anmol Agarwal — Senior Security Researcher at Nokia and Guardian of Secure AI Networks

On this episode, Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and resident cybersecurity expert Kayley Melton, founder of Reality Shift, chat with Dr. Anmol Agarwal, a senior security researcher at Nokia. With deep expertise in AI security, adversarial machine learning, and privacy-preserving technologies, she is advancing innovation in next-generation communications. Her career began with a focus on health management, where her exposure to the transformative power of technology in patient care sparked a passion for cybersecurity. Dr. Agarwal previously managed federal enterprise risks at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and now shares her knowledge as an adjunct professor at George Washington University. Committed to community engagement, she mentors aspiring cybersecurity professionals through WiCyS and other initiatives, empowering the leaders of tomorrow in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.

In the Lifestyle Polygraph segment, Dr. Agarwal gave us some insight about her life away from all things cybersecurity including a passion for British baking competitions and why should wouldn’t mind adding a couple journalist to her team.

The show begins with Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., joined by resident cybersecurity expert Kayley Melton, analyzing what they learned in this weeks insightful episode with Dr. Anmol Agarwal

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No Password Required Podcast Episode 56 – Anmol Agarwal2025-02-21T10:59:01-05:00

No Password Required Podcast Special Episode – Tanya Janca

No Password Required Podcast Special Episode - Tanya Janca

Tanya Janca, widely known as SheHacksPurple, is the Head of Community and Education at Semgrep and the best-selling author of Alice and Bob Learn Application Security. With over 25 years of experience in coding and IT, Tanya has become a leading advocate for secure software practices.
Her highly anticipated sequel, Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding, takes a deeper dive into building secure software from the ground up. This new book equips developers with practical techniques to integrate security at every stage of the development process. Tanya’s passion for teaching secure practices stems from her extensive career, which began in the Canadian government. Starting as a software developer, she later transitioned to election security and served as the IT Security Coordinator (CISO equivalent) for the 42nd General Election in Canada. Driven by her mission to “secure all the things,” Tanya continues to inspire and empower the global developer community, ensuring that security becomes a foundational element of software development.

You can follow Tanya Janca on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-janca/
You can follow Tanya Janca on Twitter here: @shehackspurple
You can learn more about Semgrep Academy here: https://academy.semgrep.dev/

No Password Required Podcast Special Episode – Tanya Janca2025-01-23T15:14:31-05:00

chat:CYBR Podcast Episode 8: Bryan Langley

In this episode of chat:CYBR, hosts James Jacobs and Jordan Deiuliis are joined by Brian Langley from Cyber Florida to discuss the Critical Infrastructure Protection Program. They explore the importance of critical infrastructure, the findings from a comprehensive risk assessment, and the challenges faced by sectors in cybersecurity.

chat:CYBR Podcast Episode 8: Bryan Langley2025-02-18T12:18:47-05:00

Zabrina Mcintyre — Director and Cybersecurity Advisor at KPMG and Rain Culture Authority

No Password Required Podcast Episode 55 — Zabrina Mcintyre

Zabrina Mcintyre — Director and Cybersecurity Advisor at KPMG and Rain Culture Authority

Zabrina Mcintyre is a Director and Cybersecurity Advisor at KPMG, where she leverages her diverse expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and strategic project leadership.

She brings a unique blend of creativity and expertise to her work by combining a Master of Arts (MA), Art Business, a specialized MBA program with international focus with extensive professional experience in the creative and cybersecurity industries. She has worked at three major animation studios, bringing a fresh perspective to her role in cybersecurity.

A passionate advocate for women in cybersecurity, Zabrina serves as a founding member and past president of the WiCyS Western Washington Affiliate. She continues to contribute to the industry as a board member of the National Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) BISO Affiliate. Additionally, she is known for her unique understanding of rain culture, shaped by her time living in the rainy cities of Seattle and London.

The show begins with Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., joined by resident cybersecurity expert Kayley Melton, analyzing a new U.S army initiative to support small businesses in meeting cybersecurity requirements and ensuring a secure and resilient network of partners critical to national security.

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Zabrina Mcintyre — Director and Cybersecurity Advisor at KPMG and Rain Culture Authority2024-12-30T09:35:56-05:00

chat:CYBR Podcast Bonus Episode: Ernie Ferraresso

In this episode of chat:CYBR, hosts James Jacobs and Jordan Deiuliis welcome Ernie Ferraresso, the Director of Cyber Florida, to discuss the organization’s achievements over the past year and plans for the future. They delve into the impact of Cyber Florida’s programs, including the Sunshine Cyber Conference and Cyber Launch events, and highlight the importance of the cybersecurity education and workforce development initiatives that Cyber Florida is engaged in.

chat:CYBR Podcast Bonus Episode: Ernie Ferraresso2025-02-18T12:19:03-05:00

chat:CYBR Podcast Episode 7: Frank Cilluffo

In this episode of chat:CYBR, host James Jacobs and co-host Jordan Deiuliis engage with Frank Cilluffo, director of Auburn University’s McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security. They discuss the Cyberspace Solarium Commission’s role in shaping U.S. cybersecurity policy, the recent report ‘Securing America’s Digital Future,’ and the importance of viewing cybersecurity as integral to economic competitiveness.

chat:CYBR Podcast Episode 7: Frank Cilluffo2025-02-18T12:19:18-05:00

No Password Required Podcast Episode 54 — Dr. Sunny Wear

No Password Required Podcast Episode 54 — Dr. Sunny Wear

Dr. Sunny Wear — Application pen tester, author, and bug bounty enthusiast

Dr. Sunny Wear began her career as a developer, spending countless hours maintaining others’ code—a humbling experience, as she describes it. Realizing she wanted a different path, a friend suggested exploring cybersecurity at just the right time. Together, they tackled the CISSP exam, which Dr. Sunny passed, igniting her passion for application penetration testing.

Now an accomplished author and proud bird mom, Dr. Sunny discusses her Burp Suite Cookbook, a practical guide to identifying, testing, and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications and APIs.

The show begins with Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., joined by resident cybersecurity expert Kayley Melton, analyzing the Star Health Insurance (India) data breach, where the company’s CISO has been accused of selling sensitive data for $43,000.

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No Password Required Podcast Episode 54 — Dr. Sunny Wear2024-12-10T08:01:28-05:00

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