Cloud Ace

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Cloud Ace

Cloud Ace is your go-to podcast for in-depth expert discussions on all topics that touch cloud security. Information security professionals can tune in for fresh perspectives on building and managing secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications. The insight shared by our experts on this podcast transcends cloud, making it valuable for professionals across all fields of cyber security. Brought to you by SANS Institute, Cloud Ace podcast delivers actionable insight through interviews with some of the top minds leaving their mark in cloud security. Cloud Ace covers the full gamut of cloud topics from multi-cloud and public cloud, to containers, threat detection, cloud pen testing, DevSecOps, automation and everything in between.

  1. Nate Lee: Building a GenAI Security App for Fun (and No Profit)

    12/11/2023

    Nate Lee: Building a GenAI Security App for Fun (and No Profit)

    Nate Lee, CISO at Tradeshift, talks about creating cloud security capabilities, working with engineering, and how he built a GenAI security question answering bot. About Nate: Nate is currently CISO at Tradeshift, a B2B SaaS platform where he built the security program that has secured over $1 trillion in global business transactions. Previous to that, he led various technical teams including the company’s Platform Operations, Site Reliability Engineering and Corporate IT functions. He got...

    51 min
  2. Fred Bret-Mounet: Eating Pasta and Not Building Fort Knox

    12/11/2023

    Fred Bret-Mounet: Eating Pasta and Not Building Fort Knox

    Fred Bret-Mounet, CISO at Clarify Health Solutions, reminisces about negotiating a 25% salary increase and still being drastically underpaid, eating pasta every day, and learning that security can't just be focused on building Fort Knox. About Fred: "t all started with early e-commerce sites storing item prices client side! A tinkerer from an early age and the constant need to feed my curiosity have been critical skills to my Information Security career. With strong technical ...

    59 min
  3. Steve Tran: Hacker, Magician, Police Officer, and CISO

    11/27/2023

    Steve Tran: Hacker, Magician, Police Officer, and CISO

    Steve Tran, CISO at the Democratic National Committee (DNC), opens up about his personal challenges, finding his path through hacking and magic, and his passion for helping the next generation. ABOUT STEVE: Steve is the Chief Security Officer for the Democratic National Committee, where he leads the organization's Information Technology, physical security, and cybersecurity strategies and programs. Prior to this, Steve was the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for MGM Studios....

    50 min
  4. Deneen DeFiore: Being a Business Focused CISO, CIO, and Board Member

    11/20/2023

    Deneen DeFiore: Being a Business Focused CISO, CIO, and Board Member

    Deneen DeFiore, CISO at United Airlines, talks about how she got into security, taking a new CISO role at the start of COVID, what makes a mature business oriented security program, and what CISOs need to know before considering board level opportunities. About Deneen: Deneen is an accomplished technology and risk management executive with experience across multiple critical infrastructure sectors. She has expertise in advising global companies and their most senior executives ...

    41 min

  5. 11/13/2023

    Kapil Assudani: Cloud, AI, and Reducing the Attack Surface

    Kapil Assudani, CISO at Edwards Lifesciences, shares how he was one payment away from getting kicked out of his Masters program, being resilient and resourceful, building credibility, and finding ways to reduce the attack surface. About Kapil: Kapil Assudani, with over 20 years of experience in information security, currently holds the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Edwards Lifesciences. His tenure at Edwards, spanning over six years, has respon...

    52 min
  6. Mike Melo: The Case for DSPM vs. CSPM

    11/06/2023

    Mike Melo: The Case for DSPM vs. CSPM

    Mike Melo, CISO and head of technology at LifeLabs, talks about his approach to innovation and insights on leading cloud security tools. About Mike Melo: "Heavily focused on people and integrity-led progression, Mike Melo is a Senior IT Executive and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 15+ years of experience advancing operational efficiencies, cyber indomitability, and overall organizational success. Currently serving as the CISO & VP IT Shared Services for LifeLa...

    46 min
  7. Jadee Hanson: Balancing CISO, CIO, and Product Leadership

    10/30/2023

    Jadee Hanson: Balancing CISO, CIO, and Product Leadership

    Jadee Hanson, CISO and CIO at Code42, shares how even as a kid she knew cybersecurity was her calling and how that led to CISO, CIO, and product leadership responsibilities. About Jadee Hanson: As chief information security officer and chief information officer at Code42, Jadee Hanson leads global risk and compliance, security operations, incident response, and insider threat monitoring and investigations. To her position, she brings more than 17 years of information security and a proven ...

    51 min
  8. Brett Cumming: Saying Yes Led to a Career in Cybersecurity

    10/23/2023

    Brett Cumming: Saying Yes Led to a Career in Cybersecurity

    Brett Cumming, head of security at Skechers, shares how his sister inadvertently got him into cybersecurity and how saying yes to everything laid the foundation for a career in cyber. About Brett: Brett Cumming is a transformative leader who built and currently leads the information security program for the global footwear leader Skechers, helping the organization scale 5x during his tenure. Mr. Cumming’s experience working in both business and engineering focused tech roles provides a bro...

    47 min
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Cloud Ace is your go-to podcast for in-depth expert discussions on all topics that touch cloud security. Information security professionals can tune in for fresh perspectives on building and managing secure cloud infrastructure, platforms, and applications. The insight shared by our experts on this podcast transcends cloud, making it valuable for professionals across all fields of cyber security. Brought to you by SANS Institute, Cloud Ace podcast delivers actionable insight through interviews with some of the top minds leaving their mark in cloud security. Cloud Ace covers the full gamut of cloud topics from multi-cloud and public cloud, to containers, threat detection, cloud pen testing, DevSecOps, automation and everything in between.

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  • Creator
    SANS Institute
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 SANS Institute
  • Show Website
    Cloud Ace

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