Cyber Confersations

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Cyber Confersations is a podcast exploring the conversations shaping the future of cyber. Hosted by Katie Soper, the show brings together founders, operators, and investors to unpack what’s really happening across the industry - from emerging trends and real-world challenges to the people building in the space. Less scripted and a little more real conversation. If you’re building, investing, or just genuinely curious about where cyber is heading, you’re in the right place.

  1. 2d ago

    What Is an AI-Native Security Team? | Or Mattatia, Co-Founder & CPO of Beacon Security

    AI is transforming cybersecurity - but are security operations evolving quickly enough to keep up? In this episode of Cyber Confersations, Katie sits down with Or Mattatia, Co-Founder & CPO of Beacon Security, to explore why the future of security operations isn't simply adding AI to existing workflows - it's rebuilding SecOps to be AI-native from the ground up. Fresh from Beacon Security being recognised in the Rising in Cyber 2026 cohort, Or shares lessons from his background in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity, and explains why the biggest challenge facing defenders today isn't the AI models themselves - it's the data powering them. 🔹 Why cybersecurity is still fundamentally a data problem 🔹 Why attackers appear to be benefiting from AI faster than defenders 🔹 The difference between AI-assisted and AI-native security operations 🔹 How the role of security engineers is evolving into security builders 🔹 Why modern SecOps needs better data pipelines and context - not just more alerts 🔹 How Beacon Security is building an AI-native SecOps platform 🔹 The future of autonomous systems and fleets of AI agents in security 🔹 What the next generation of security operations could look like If you're a CISO, security practitioner, security engineer, or simply interested in how AI is reshaping cyber defence, this episode offers a fascinating look at where the industry is heading next.

    29 min

  2. 6d ago

    Will AI Make Traditional Penetration Testing Obsolete?

    Will AI Make Traditional Penetration Testing Obsolete? In this episode of Cyber Conversations, Katie sits down with Adam Lundqvist, Founder of SQUR, to discuss how AI is reshaping penetration testing, vulnerability management, and application security. After spending more than two decades in software and cybersecurity, Adam recognised a growing challenge: organisations are developing software faster than ever, but security testing hasn't kept pace. Traditional penetration testing can be expensive, time-consuming, and often outdated by the time the final report lands on a security team's desk. So what comes next? Adam shares why he believes autonomous penetration testing and automated remediation will become a critical part of the future security stack. Topics covered include: 🔹 Why traditional penetration testing is struggling to keep up with modern development 🔹 The growing attack surface created by APIs and web applications 🔹 How AI is changing both cyberattacks and cyber defence 🔹 Why fixing vulnerabilities is often harder than finding them 🔹 The future of autonomous penetration testing 🔹 How automated remediation could transform vulnerability management 🔹 The opportunities and risks created by increasingly powerful AI models 🔹 What security leaders should be prioritising today If you're interested in application security, AI, vulnerability management, or the future of offensive security, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

    10 min

  3. Jun 23

    Why People Still Matter More Than Technology in Cybersecurity

    AI, automation, autonomous SOCs, hyperautomation... The cybersecurity industry is full of buzzwords right now. But what does the future of security operations actually look like? In this episode of Cyber Conversations, Katie speaks with Mike Lyborg, CISO at Swimlane, to explore how security teams are evolving, why automation has become essential, and where humans fit into an increasingly AI-driven future. Having spent nearly a decade at Swimlane and almost 30 years in cybersecurity, Mike shares his perspective on the challenges security leaders face today and why technology alone will never solve the problem. Topics include: 🔹 The evolution of security operations over the last decade 🔹 Why security teams are struggling to keep up with alert volume 🔹 The rise of automation, hyperautomation and AI-powered SOCs 🔹 Whether AI will replace security analysts 🔹 How CISOs should think about risk management 🔹 The biggest opportunities and challenges facing security teams 🔹 Why people remain the most important asset in cybersecurity 🔹 What the future of security operations could look like If you're a CISO, SOC leader, security practitioner, or simply interested in the future of cybersecurity, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world lessons from someone who's been at the forefront of security operations for decades.

    13 min

  4. Jun 22

    How do you secure software when AI is helping developers write more code than ever before?

    In this episode of Cyber Conversations, Katie sits down with Alessio Dalla Piazza, Co-Founder & CTO of Equixly, to explore how the rise of AI-assisted development is changing application security and why traditional security testing is struggling to keep pace.Drawing on over 15 years of experience in offensive security and law enforcement, Alessio shares how he identified the growing API security challenge years before the current AI boom and why continuous security testing has become essential for modern organisations.The conversation explores the growing attack surface created by APIs, the limitations of manual penetration testing, and how attackers are already using AI to scale their operations.Topics covered include:- Why API security has become a critical challenge for organisationsThe impact of AI coding tools on software development and risk-Why traditional penetration testing can't keep pace with modern development cycles-How attackers are using AI to automate cyberattacks-The importance of continuous security testing-Why organisations need to focus on foundational security before chasing AI hype-The future of application security and AI-powered testingWhat security leaders should be prioritising todayIf you're interested in application security, AI, DevSecOps, or the future of offensive security, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

    14 min

  5. Jun 12

    Has identity become the biggest security challenge in cyber?

    In this episode of Cyber Confersations, Katie sits down with Wes Mullins, Founder & CEO of Icite, to explore why identity is rapidly becoming the central battleground in cybersecurity. Drawing on years of experience building and scaling MDR and SOC environments, Wes explains how the shift to cloud, remote work, SSO, OAuth, and AI has fundamentally changed security operations - and why traditional approaches are struggling to keep up. The conversation dives into why identity now touches every part of the organisation, the rise of non-human identities and AI agents, and why visibility is the foundation for securing modern environments. Topics covered include: Why identity has become one of cyber's biggest challengesHow cloud adoption changed security operationsThe rise of stolen tokens and valid credential attacksWhy identity is a shared responsibility across organisationsThe impact of AI agents and non-human identitiesWhat CISOs should prioritise before adopting new AI security toolsHow security teams can improve response speed and confidenceWhere identity security is heading over the next few yearsIf you're a security leader, SOC practitioner, or simply interested in how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

    24 min

  6. Jun 9

    The Future of Cybersecurity Sales: AI, GTM and Growth

    AI is changing cybersecurity—but not just the technology. In this episode of Cyber Conversations, Katie Soper sits down with Patrick Dillon, CRO at Nudge Security, to explore how AI is reshaping cybersecurity sales, go-to-market strategy, workforce security, and the skills professionals need to succeed in an AI-driven world. As organisations race to adopt AI, buyer expectations are evolving, job roles are changing, and companies are being forced to rethink how they build, sell, and secure technology. Patrick shares his perspective on: • Whether AI is replacing jobs or simply raising the bar • How cybersecurity buying behaviour is changing • Why workforce security is becoming a growing challenge • The difference between genuine AI innovation and AI hype • The future of cybersecurity sales and go-to-market teams • The skills professionals should be developing today to stay relevant tomorrow • What leaders need to be thinking about as AI adoption accelerates This conversation goes beyond the technology itself and explores the human side of AI—how it is changing careers, teams, leadership, and the way organisations operate. Whether you're a security leader, founder, GTM professional, or simply interested in where the industry is heading next, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the biggest transformations currently happening across cybersecurity. 🎧 Tune in now to hear the full discussion.

    39 min

  7. Jun 2

    What Is AI-Native Security? The Future of Security Operations

    In this episode of Cyber Conversations, Katie sits down with Jonathan Cran, Founder of Mallory, to explore how AI is reshaping attack surface management, threat intelligence and modern security operations. As organisations rapidly adopt AI, cloud platforms and increasingly complex software supply chains, traditional approaches to vulnerability management are being pushed to their limits. Jonathan shares why security teams need a fundamentally different approach to managing risk and staying ahead of emerging threats. Topics covered include: • How AI is transforming security operations• The rise of software supply chain attacks• Why modern attack surfaces are more complex than ever• What AI-native security teams look like in practice• How organisations can operationalise threat intelligence• The future of exposure management• Why continuous security monitoring is becoming essential The conversation also includes practical demonstrations and real-world examples of how AI can help security teams move faster, investigate threats more effectively and proactively identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. If you're a security leader, practitioner, founder or simply interested in the future of cybersecurity, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

    33 min

  8. May 26

    Security vs Speed: The Biggest AI Risk Facing Enterprises with Replica Cyber

    In this episode of Cyber Conversations, Katie sits down with Kristopher Schroeder, Founder & CEO of Replica Cyber, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing modern enterprises: how to securely operate in a world moving faster than traditional security environments were designed for. Replica Cyber is tackling high-risk digital work - from AI experimentation and investigations through to M&A activity and sensitive strategic projects - helping organisations operate securely without sacrificing speed or innovation. The conversation dives into Replica’s newly released research around “The Expectation Economy,” which reveals how security exceptions have quietly become standard operating procedure inside modern enterprises. Topics covered include: Why businesses are increasingly forced to choose between speed and security The rise of “risk debt” caused by compounding security exceptions How AI agents and non-human identities are reshaping enterprise security Why traditional infrastructure struggles to keep up with modern AI adoption The future of secure environments for high-risk digital work How Replica is helping organisations safely experiment with AI and emerging technologies A fascinating conversation on the evolving relationship between AI, enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity - and why organisations need a fundamentally different approach to security moving forward.

    30 min
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Cyber Confersations is a podcast exploring the conversations shaping the future of cyber. Hosted by Katie Soper, the show brings together founders, operators, and investors to unpack what’s really happening across the industry - from emerging trends and real-world challenges to the people building in the space. Less scripted and a little more real conversation. If you’re building, investing, or just genuinely curious about where cyber is heading, you’re in the right place.

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