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In this episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast, Jack Naglieri, the founder of Panther Labs, shares the journey of his company from a single platform to a leading cloud-based SIEM solution. He discusses the strategies businesses can employ in the changing landscape of cybersecurity and data collection. The episode delivers invaluable insights for anyone interested in cybersecurity, data strategies, and the journey of building a tech startup.
The episode also explores how businesses can protect their most crucial assets amidst the sea of data. It covers key facets of data protection, including data capture, intent establishment, and deploying layered defenses. Furthermore, the discussion elucidates Panther's unique detection-as-code approach that caters to business-specific needs and highlights the importance of a robust risk reduction strategy.
In addition to discussing Jack’s experiences, lessons around customer retention, creating customer-centric teams, and developing intertwined cycles of feedback are also discussed. The episode explores how Panther makes choices about technology integration points and balances co-engineering and co-marketing in partner ecosystems. It highlights the emerging importance of data lakes and big data.
The conversation shifts to discuss the intersection of data security and Artificial Intelligence, emphasizing the rising intricacies of SIEM and how businesses harness data to make informed security decisions. The discussion also addresses potential risks brought about by these advancements, especially concerning data retention. Finally, the conversation underscores the optimistic outlook brought about by the democratization and advancements in open source models.
Jack shares his community-focused efforts through his podcast "Detection at Scale." Lastly, Jack reveals how he uses his personal and professional learning practices to contribute to his work in technology. This insightful episode is truly inspiring and offers valuable takeaways for those passionate about software development, data security, and customer-centric design.
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Welcome to an episode of the DiscoPosse Podcast, where we explore the complex topic of compliance and technology with Bryan Caplin, Chief Revenue Officer of Thoropass. Bryan discusses his 25-year journey in sales and sales leadership roles, detailing his experiences from CEB (now a part of Gartner), Axiom Law, up to his new role at  Thoropass.
Learn about the evolving compliance industry and the shift in focus to SOC 2 compliance for early-stage companies. Bryan talks about the importance of compliance automation, the changing buyer personas as companies grow, and how Thoropass offers a streamlined compliance process with its holistic solutions.
We delve into the importance of lived experiences when building software and processes, the necessity of compliance as a daily task, and the concept of "living the compliance life". We also discuss the challenges faced when companies transition from catering to early-stage buyers to upscaling for market, emphasizing the patience and commitment required for a successful move.
Bryan shares insights about maintaining security and compliance in a fast-paced SaaS environment, the reality of customer churn, and the importance of humility in leadership amidst rapid growth and innovation. This episode provides an enlightening deep dive into the complexities of compliance and security for SaaS products, making it a must listen for anyone interested in the field.
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Dr. Shmuel Kliger, the founder of Causely.io, discusses his journey in the IT industry and the development of Causely. With a strong focus on reducing labor associated with IT operations, Dr. Kliger emphasizes the importance of understanding causality and building intelligent systems to drive insights and actions in complex IT environments. He highlights the need to focus on purpose-driven analytics and structured causality models to effectively manage and control IT systems.
Dr. Kliger also touches on the role of human interaction in influencing system behavior, mentioning the importance of defining constraints and trade-offs to guide automated decision-making processes. He envisions a future where humans provide high-level objectives and constraints, allowing the system to automatically configure, deploy, and optimize applications based on these inputs. By combining human knowledge with machine learning capabilities, Dr. Kliger aims to create a more efficient and effective approach to IT management, ultimately reducing troubleshooting time and improving system performance.
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EriK Peterson, CTO and founder of CloudZero, discusses the pivotal concept that every engineering decision is essentially a buying decision. He shares his journey from sales engineer to product manager, highlighting the critical need for considering cost as a nonfunctional requirement in software development. Erik emphasizes understanding unit economics, visualizing costs in terms of business impact, and aligning engineering efforts with business outcomes to drive innovation and improve margins through modernization initiatives.
Check out the folks at https://cloudzero.com for more. Super cool platform and team!
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Ymir Vigfusson, a former hacker turned cybersecurity entrepreneur, discusses the importance of understanding cybersecurity attack motivations and adopting a proactive approach to security education.
He introduces Keystrike, a technology enhancing security by verifying user actions through physical interaction with computers, aiming for a seamless yet effective security solution that prioritizes positive user experiences. Ymir advocates for designing technologies that prioritize security without burdening users, harnessing the difference between remote and physical interactions to authenticate user actions and create a more secure and user-friendly cybersecurity environment.
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Randy Crabtree is the co-Founder of Tri-Merit Specialty Tax, Host of the Unique CPA Podcast and Bridging the Gap Conference, Keynote Speaker, and listed among the Top 100 Most Influential in Accounting.
Growth through generalization vs growth through specialization is a common decision tree we get stuck in. Randy shares great, practical insights on how developing a niche has been the most profitable and most valuable way to achieve many of the metrics. Most importantly, how to lead with customer value and use your specialization to delight your customer community.
Thanks for a great returning chat, Randy! 
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