Cyber Leaders

SANS Institute

The Cyber Leaders podcast focusses on the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, delivering cutting-edge insights and trends with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. With high level expertise and thought leadership, we aim to provide invaluable perspectives and actionable strategies to empower leaders in navigating the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. 

  1. 19 jun

    The Rise and Fall of Conti with Geoff White

    In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined for a second time by investigative journalist and author Geoff White to discuss the extraordinary story of the Conti ransomware gang. Ahead of the latest BBC podcast series Cyber Hack, Geoff shares his expertise on Conti’s emergence as one of the original big game ransomware groups, the catastrophic attacks that brought them global attention, and the dramatic and acrimonious collapse that tore the gang apart. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

    The Rise and Fall of Conti with Geoff White

  2. 12 jun

    Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran

    In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Chris Cochran, Field CISO and Vice President of AI Security at SANS Institute, to discuss AI and cyber defense. Chris shares his perspective on the rise of AI-driven attacks, why community matters for security leaders under pressure, and what it will take to keep AI safe. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

    Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran

  3. 5 jun

    She Convinced the Pentagon to Let Hackers In. Legally. With Katie Moussouris

    In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Katie Moussouris, Founder of Luta Security and one of the pioneers of vulnerability research and bug bounties, to discuss how the industry has changed over time. Katie shares her expertise on vulnerability disclosure programmes, researcher protection and equity, and why she still bets on people in an AI-driven world. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

    She Convinced the Pentagon to Let Hackers In. Legally. With Katie Moussouris

  4. 29 may

    Still Getting Cloud Wrong. Here’s what to Fix. With Simon Vernon

    In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Simon Vernon, Head of Research and Development at SANS Institute, to discuss cloud and AI security. As a practitioner in the field, Simon shares his experience building hands-on training, where cloud security still goes wrong, and how AI is changing attacker behaviour and creating new risks. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

    Still Getting Cloud Wrong. Here’s what to Fix. With Simon Vernon

  5. 22 may

    The Weakest Link in a Global Life Sciences Company? People. With Dr. Kevin Jones

    In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Dr. Kevin Jones, Group CISO of Bayer and honorary professor at Cardiff University, to discuss cybersecurity across critical industries. Kevin shares his expertise on human behaviour in security, the growing impact of AI on both attacks and defences, and the challenges of protecting complex, real-world systems. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

    The Weakest Link in a Global Life Sciences Company? People. With Dr. Kevin Jones

  6. 15 may

    Your CISO is Now Your Chief Trust Officer with Jitender Arora

    In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Jitender Arora, Partner and CISO for Deloitte North and South Europe, to discuss the human side of cyber leadership and how the role is changing. As a veteran of the industry, Jitender shares his perspective on burnout and supporting cyber talent, how the CISO role is shifting towards trust, and how organisations can prepare for AI. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

    Your CISO is Now Your Chief Trust Officer with Jitender Arora

  7. 8 may

    Stories from an Expert Threat Hunter with Taz Wake

    In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Taz Wake, Digital Forensics & Incident Response expert, to talk about the realities of defending organisations today. Drawing on his background in military intelligence and years on the front line, Taz shares insights on incident response, threat hunting, and the common myths the industry still gets wrong. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

    Stories from an Expert Threat Hunter with Taz Wake

  8. 1 may

    How Zalando Deployed GenAI Without Handing Attackers the Keys with Florence Mottay

    In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Florence Mottay, CISO of Zalando, to discuss the state of cybersecurity in business. Florence shares her expertise on bringing generative AI securely online, how traditional and AI-enabled threats are evolving, and how European organisations are navigating regulation, resilience and risk in a fast-changing landscape. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org

    How Zalando Deployed GenAI Without Handing Attackers the Keys with Florence Mottay
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The Cyber Leaders podcast focusses on the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, delivering cutting-edge insights and trends with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. With high level expertise and thought leadership, we aim to provide invaluable perspectives and actionable strategies to empower leaders in navigating the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. 

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    SANS Institute
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    39
  • Clasificación
    Explícito
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