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Mind What Matters is where data security meets real talk. Hosted by Samuel Hill & Landen Brown, this podcast blends cybersecurity conversations with a dose of humor. Each episode dives into hot headlines deep-dive discussions all while keeping it light, quirky and fun. From password fails to policy debates, we’ll help you mind what matters in data security.

1d ago

WiFi-less on Campus, Leaky AI Chats & You've Got eMail (DLP)

A university shuts off its Wi-Fi, an AI platform leaks chat transcripts, and a security leader explains why people still come first. Plus 90s rom-coms and a thank-you to our veterans.
Oct 22

Phished AI, Ransomware Violence & Marketing's Revenge

AI assistants that read your email can now be phished too, and ransomware gangs are reportedly escalating to threats of physical violence. Samuel Hill breaks down both, shares a clip from his webinar with MVB Bank CISO Parrish Gunnels on vetting AI vendors and unpacks the wave of data security consolidation. Then his marketing team makes him react to their Cybersecurity Awareness Month videos. He survives. Mostly.
Oct 8

“AI Slop, Teen Ransomware Gangs & How a CISO Vets AI Vendors”

Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and your team doesn’t need another pizza party. In Mind the Headlines, Samuel looks at how AI-generated submissions are flooding Google’s bug bounty program and why letting AI police AI-written bug reports about AI-written code might be a step too far. He also covers the takedown of ShinyHunters and the KillSec ransomware group, both reportedly run by teenagers, and what it means for security leaders: focus on the controls you own. Next, MIND co-founder Itai Schwartz talks about building culture at a fast-growing startup, how MIND is putting its $72M Series B to work, trading Tel Aviv for Brooklyn and his ongoing quest to understand American football. Then, a preview of next week’s webinar with Parrish Gunnels, CISO at MVB Bank. Parrish walks through what he asks every AI vendor: which models they run, how much of their code AI wrote, whether that code’s been reviewed and how they handle hallucinations and model validation. Plus the vendor conversation that left his team uneasy. Finally, five ideas for what security teams actually want this October, from a toil-kill hackathon and a no-pager weekend to a full security theater purge. Register for the full webinar with Parrish Gunnels
Sep 24

$72 Million, Shadow AI & a Liz-Approved Trip

On this episode of Mind What Matters, Samuel sits down with Eran Barak, MIND co-founder and CEO, to talk about MIND's $72 million Series B. They cover how the round came together just a year after the Series A and where the new fuel goes next as AI agents make protecting sensitive data even harder. They also answer the important question: is there a pool full of money involved? Then we play a clip from our recent webinar with Mike Hiltz, CISO at nference and Anumana. Mike explains why data lives everywhere and why endpoint visibility matters. He also covers what happens when users get "permission fatigue" with AI tools and just click allow. In Mind the Headlines, we dig into IBM's Cost of a Data Breach report, which found shadow AI in 43% of breaches, up from 20% last year. We also look at the growing calls to slow down frontier AI. And Liz Cook, our Global Head of Standards, checks in from South Beach with a trip review that was 100% Liz approved. Well, almost. Watch the full webinar with Mike Hiltz: https://mind.io/events/since-the-business-runs-on-ai-your-dlp-should-too-right
May 7

Everything is a data security problem now

CISOs are less confident in their data protection than ever and that number is still falling. Samuel and Landen unpack new research showing confidence has dropped from 48% in 2022 to just 26% today, then connect it to the Medtronic breach, where Shiny Hunters walked away with millions of sensitive records through a chain of identity, SaaS and infrastructure failures. The through-line: cybersecurity isn't a collection of siloed disciplines anymore. It's one massive problem with a common answer: Secure your data. Then Samuel and Landen get into it on conference speaking panels. Vendor stages, suit jackets at RSA, and the practitioners nobody's putting in front of a crowd. They don't entirely agree, which is the point. Plus: a three-year-old takes first place in Pee Wee Beginners desert racing, and a five-year-old hides behind his coach to juke an entire flag football field.
Apr 24

The next AI model might be too dangerous to release.

In this episode, Samuel Hill and Landon Brown explore the latest in AI advancements, cybersecurity challenges, and the importance of data governance. They discuss the impact of new AI models like Claude Mythos, the future of cyber defense, and how to adapt in a rapidly interconnected world. keywords AI, cybersecurity, Claude Mythos, data governance, cyber defense, AI models, cyber threats, innovation, open source security, data protection key topics AI model Mythos and its implicationsCybersecurity challenges with AI advancementsData governance and security in AI era Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mind What Matters Podcast 01:43 Personal Updates and Family Dynamics 05:38 Navigating Family Calendars 07:41 The Rise of Claude Mythos 11:44 AI and Cybersecurity: A Double-Edged Sword 15:39 The Future of Cyber Defense 21:07 The Importance of Data Security 25:30 Closing Thoughts and Reflections resources Mind Security Research Report -https://mind.io/content/research-report-impact-of-data-trust-on-ai-success
Mar 31

The RSA 2026 after-action report

The podcast episode discusses the post-RSAC feedback and experience, the theme of agentic AI at RSAC, food marketing and brand experience, team commitment and growth, oddities and brand presence at RSAC, and the shift towards realism and tangibility in the market.
Mar 21

What will RSAC be like this year?

This episode covers the upcoming RSA conference, cybersecurity industry insights, and the impact of geopolitics on cyber threats. Guests share their perspectives on industry trends, conference expectations, and the importance of community in cybersecurity.

Mind What Matters is where data security meets real talk. Hosted by Samuel Hill & Landen Brown, this podcast blends cybersecurity conversations with a dose of humor. Each episode dives into hot headlines deep-dive discussions all while keeping it light, quirky and fun. From password fails to policy debates, we’ll help you mind what matters in data security.

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MIND
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

13
Rating

Clean
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