Secure Talk Podcast

Justin Beals

Secure Talk reviews the latest threats, tips, and trends on security, innovation, and compliance. Host Justin Beals interviews leading privacy, security and technology executives to discuss best practices related to IT security, data protection and compliance. Based in Seattle, he previously served as the CTO of NextStep and Koru, which won the 2018 Most Impactful Startup award from Wharton People Analytics. He is the creator of the patented Training, Tracking & Placement System and the author of “Aligning curriculum and evidencing learning effectiveness using semantic mapping of learning assets,” published in the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJet). Justin earned a BA from Fort Lewis College.

  1. The Invisible Majority: How Social Media Erases 90% of Voices | Dr. Claire Robertson

    8월 26일

    The Invisible Majority: How Social Media Erases 90% of Voices | Dr. Claire Robertson

    90% of Twitter users are represented by only 3% of tweets. When you scroll through your feed and form opinions about what "people are saying" about politics, you're not seeing the voices of nine out of ten users. You're seeing the loudest, most extreme 10% who create 97% of all political content on the platform. In this episode of SecureTalk, host Justin Beals explores the "invisible majority problem" with Dr. Claire Robertson, Assistant Professor at Colby College. Together they examine how moderate voices have been algorithmically erased from our public discourse, creating pluralistic ignorance that threatens democracy itself. Dr. Robertson's journey began at Kenyon College during the 2016 election—a blue island in a sea of red where Trump won the county by 40 points but the campus precinct went 90% blue. Surrounded by good people who saw the same election completely differently, she dedicated her career to understanding how we end up living in different realities. Topics covered: The psychology behind false polarizationHow extreme voices get mathematically amplifiedWhy conflict drives engagement in the attention economyThe abandonment of scientific rigor in AI deploymentResearch methods for understanding our digital public square Resources: Claire E. Robertson, Kareena S. del Rosario, Jay J. Van Bavel,Inside the funhouse mirror factory: How social media distorts perceptions of norms,Current Opinion in Psychology,Volume 60,2024,101918,ISSN 2352-250X,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2024.101918.(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352250X24001313)

    44분
  2. An Identity Crisis: How AI Agents Are Redefining Enterprise Security | with Rishi Bhargava

    8월 12일

    An Identity Crisis: How AI Agents Are Redefining Enterprise Security | with Rishi Bhargava

    The cybersecurity landscape just shifted permanently, and most organizations aren't ready. While CISOs struggle with alert fatigue from 40+ security tools, a new threat vector is emerging that makes traditional identity management obsolete: AI agents acting autonomously across enterprise systems. Join Secure Talk host Justin Beals for a critical conversation with Rishi Bhargava, the security architect who built Demisto into a $560M category-defining platform and now leads Descope in solving the next impossible challenge. This episode delivers actionable insights for everyone—from Fortune 500 CISOs managing complex threat landscapes to business leaders evaluating AI adoption risks. For Security Professionals, you'll discover: • How AI agent proliferation creates an "identity explosion" that traditional IAM can't handle • Why probabilistic AI systems require fundamentally different access controls than deterministic human users • Advanced WebAuthn and FIDO2 implementation strategies for zero-trust architectures • SOC2 compliance frameworks adapted for AI-human hybrid workflows • Real-world SOAR evolution lessons from the Demisto acquisition For Business Leaders, you'll learn: • Why passwordless authentication directly impacts customer acquisition and retention • The hidden costs of password-related support tickets and user drop-offs • How early AI identity management adoption creates competitive advantages • Risk assessment frameworks for AI agent deployment in sensitive environments For Everyone: • Why your current passwords are a ticking time bomb in an AI-first world • How biometric authentication actually works (and why it's more secure than you think) • Practical steps to future-proof your digital security today Whether you're architecting enterprise security for thousands of employees or simply trying to understand why your login experience keeps getting more complex, this episode reveals the forces reshaping digital identity. The organizations that master AI agent authentication will lead their industries—those that don't risk catastrophic breaches and customer exodus. #CISO #AIAuthentication #EnterpriseIdentity #ZeroTrust #PasswordlessSecurity #CyberSecurityStrategy #IAM #BiometricAuth #SecurityCompliance #AIAgents

    41분
  3. The Insider Threat: How a US Soldier Planned for Years to Kill His Own Unit

    7월 29일

    The Insider Threat: How a US Soldier Planned for Years to Kill His Own Unit

    The most dangerous threats don't break down the door - they already have the keys. March 23, 2003, Kuwait: Command Sergeant Major Bart Womack was loading ammunition and watching Tiger Woods play golf at 1 AM when a grenade rolled into his tent. What followed was every leader's worst nightmare - discovering that one of your own had been planning to destroy you all along. This isn't just a military story. It's a threat to security we face everywhere. In today's world of workplace shootings, corporate espionage, and school violence, the statistics are terrifying: • Insider threats cause 60% of all security breaches • From Sandy Hook to Fort Hood - trusted insiders inflict maximum damage • Corporate employees steal billions in trade secrets annually • The average insider threat goes undetected for 85 days What makes this episode essential viewing: Real Combat Experience: CSM Womack survived two Bronze Star combat situations, including a firefight with North Korean forces in the DMZ The Diary Revelations: The attacker's own writings revealed: "Destroying America was my plan as a child" - written YEARS before joining the Army Life-Saving Strategies: The 6 proactive methods that could prevent workplace violence, school shootings, and corporate sabotage Universal Application: These hard-learned lessons apply to offices, schools, places of worship, and anywhere people gather The Shocking Truth: While 5,000 soldiers searched for "insurgents," the real enemy was wearing the same uniform, had taken the same oath, and was sleeping in the tent next door. Why This Matters to YOU: Whether you're a parent worried about school safety, a manager responsible for employee welfare, or simply someone who wants to protect your community - the warning signs are the same. Political polarization, social media radicalization, and workplace tensions create the perfect storm for insider threats. What You'll Learn: ✅ The "Trust No One" philosophy (and what it really means) ✅ How to implement "Observe, Listen, Report" in your environment   ✅ Why your gut instinct is your strongest security tool ✅ The evolution from belief → radicalized → extreme ✅ Real warning signs that leaders consistently miss CSM Bart Womack transformed his traumatic experience into a mission: preventing others from experiencing what he and his soldiers endured. His insights have protected countless workplaces, schools, and communities. The Bottom Line: In an era where conspiracy theories fuel real violence, where workplace tensions explode into tragedy, and where trusted insiders become active threats - these lessons could save your life. 🎖️ 29-year Army veteran, 101st Airborne Division 📖 Author of "Embedded Enemy"  🎤 Professional security consultant and keynote speaker 🔒 Insider threat prevention expert This episode contains discussions of violence and may not be suitable for all audiences. #InsiderThreat #WorkplaceSafety #SchoolSecurity #Cybersecurity #MilitaryStory #SecurityAwareness #ThreatPrevention #CorporateSecurity #NationalSecurity #CrisisManagement #SecurityLeadership #RiskManagement #EmergencyPreparedness #SafetyTraining #SecurityEducation Subscribe for more real-world security insights that could save lives. Your safety depends on what you don't see coming.

    55분
  4. Machines Running Amok: We've Created More Than We Can Secure with Oded Hareven

    7월 15일

    Machines Running Amok: We've Created More Than We Can Secure with Oded Hareven

    Machines Running Amok: We've Created More Than We Can Secure Twenty years ago, you could count the servers in your data center. Today, we've unleashed an army of digital entities that's spiraling beyond our control. For every human employee, there are 50-100 machine identities operating in your environment—containers, serverless functions, and automated processes that spawn and disappear by the minute. We've created more computing power than we have the ability to secure, and the machines are running amok. In this episode of SecureTalk, we dive deep into the invisible crisis affecting 91% of organizations: machine identity breaches. Join host Justin Beals and cybersecurity expert Oded Hareven, CEO of Akeyless, as they explore why password rotation is dead, how ephemeral computing is breaking traditional security models, and what revolutionary approaches like distributed fragment cryptography mean for the future of cybersecurity. What You'll Learn: • Why 85% of identity breaches now come from compromised machines, not humans • The fundamental mismatch between static security and dynamic infrastructure • How military-grade cybersecurity innovations are transforming commercial applications • Why the AI-quantum computing convergence is forcing us to rethink encryption • Practical steps toward "SSO for machines" and ephemeral security models Key Topics: Machine identity management at scaleZero-knowledge cryptographyQuantum-resistant security architecturesThe evolution from static → rotation → ephemeral securityBuilding security that matches cloud-native infrastructure Guest: Oded Hareven, Co-founder & CEO of Akeyless. Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity and Machine Identities 04:37 The Evolution of Security Paradigms 09:30 Akeyless and Machine Identity Management 13:53 Zero Trust and Ephemeral Security 18:36 The Impact of AI and Quantum Computing on Security 23:19 Future Trends in Cybersecurity and Akeyless's Vision Resources: Akeyless: https://akeyless.ioSecureTalk Podcast: www.securetalkpodcast.com #Cybersecurity #CloudSecurity #MachineLearning #QuantumComputing #DevSecOps #IdentityManagement #ZeroTrust

    45분
  5. Open Source vs Commercial: How "Winning Culture" Has Made Us More Vulnerable | Greg Epstein

    7월 8일

    Open Source vs Commercial: How "Winning Culture" Has Made Us More Vulnerable | Greg Epstein

    Open Source vs Commercial: How "Winning Culture" Has Made Us More Vulnerable | Greg Epstein Silicon Valley's shift from collaborative open-source principles to winner-take-all commercial dominance hasn't just changed business models—it's made us fundamentally more vulnerable. When companies prioritize winning everything over building secure, collaborative ecosystems, we all pay the price. But there's a profound irony: the more desperately these leaders chase absolute victory, the more they reveal themselves as losers of the most important game—building meaningful human communities. In this episode, Harvard and MIT Humanist Chaplain Greg Epstein explores how tech's false prophets have led us astray and, more importantly, how we might find our way back to building human-centered security that actually works. The strongest security has never come from building higher walls—it comes from creating ecosystems where everyone's success strengthens the whole. When we understand how to work together better, we all create better security. What You'll Learn: • How winner-take-all thinking creates systemic vulnerabilities • Why collaborative open-source principles build more resilient systems • The hidden security costs of commercial dominance • Practical strategies for building multi-stakeholder security • How to shift from competition to collaboration in your organization Watch this episode to discover how changing your approach to teamwork and partnerships can dramatically improve your security posture. About Greg M. Epstein: Greg serves as Humanist Chaplain at Harvard University and MIT, and spent 18 months at TechCrunch exploring the ethics of companies shifting our definition of humanity. He's the author of "Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion, and Why it Desperately Needs a Reformation." Timestamps: Chapters 00:00 The Corruption of Winning Culture02:39 The Role of Community in Security05:44 Navigating the Media Landscape08:20 The Algorithmic Influence on Information11:01 The Cult of Personality in Tech13:44 The Messianic Figures in Technology16:24 The Fall of Tech Prophets19:15 The Importance of Losing21:44 The Future of Technology and Humanity24:29 The Need for Ethical Technology26:56 The Role of Men in Modern Society29:39 The Impact of AI on Society32:15 The Cult-like Nature of Tech Culture34:54 The Importance of Human Connection37:43 The Future of Humanism in Tech40:11 The Path Forward for Technology and Humanity #TechEthics #CommunityBuilding #DigitalSecurity #TechCulture #HumanistChaplain #SiliconValley #TechReformation

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  6. Securing AI at Enterprise Scale: Lessons from Walmart's Transformation with Tobias Yergin

    7월 1일

    Securing AI at Enterprise Scale: Lessons from Walmart's Transformation with Tobias Yergin

    When one of the world's largest enterprises deploys AI across 10,000+ developers, the security challenges are unlike anything most organizations have faced. In this episode of SecureTalk, we explore the critical security and strategic considerations for deploying AI tools at enterprise scale with Tobias Yergin, who led AI transformation initiatives at Walmart. Key Topics Covered: Why traditional security rules fail with probabilistic AI systemsThe exponential risk of scaling AI agents from dozens to thousandsBuilding secure data foundations for enterprise AI deploymentProtecting AI agents that operate beyond your firewallStrategic approaches to AI implementation that balance innovation with riskThe ontological framework for mapping AI capabilities to business tasksFirst principles thinking for AI security architecture Tobias brings over two decades of experience in digital transformation, having held senior leadership roles at Intel, VMware, Panasonic, and Citrix Systems. His practical insights from implementing AI at Walmart's massive scale offer invaluable guidance for CISOs and security professionals navigating the complexities of enterprise AI adoption. Perfect for: CISOs, Security Architects, IT Leaders, Enterprise Risk Managers, and anyone responsible for securing AI implementations in large organizations.

    44분
  7. Special Episode: The Secure Talk Security Awareness Training 2025 (With HIPAA!)

    6월 24일

    Special Episode: The Secure Talk Security Awareness Training 2025 (With HIPAA!)

    SecureTalk 2025 Security Awareness Training | Complete Compliance Guide Welcome to SecureTalk's comprehensive 2025 Security Awareness Training video! This annually updated training is designed to help organizations meet their security compliance requirements while building a strong security culture. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Social Engineering & AI-Enhanced Threats Advanced phishing detection in the AI eraVoice and video deepfake attack recognitionFinancial verification protocols to prevent fraudHealthcare data protection against social engineering Cloud Security & Infrastructure Common cloud misconfigurations and preventionSecure AI model development and deploymentFinancial data protection in cloud environmentsPackage dependency management and vulnerability scanning Supply Chain & Third-Party Risk Vendor security assessment frameworksZero Trust architecture implementationHIPAA compliance for business associatesAI vendor risk evaluation checklists Insider Threats & Hybrid Work Security Behavioral analytics for threat detectionEnvironment-adaptive security controlsData loss prevention in remote work settingsSegregation of duties in digital workflows Regulatory Compliance & Automation 2025-2026 regulatory calendar overviewControl-centric compliance approachContinuous monitoring and automation strategiesMulti-framework compliance alignment Building Security Culture Security mindset vs. rule-following approachPositive reinforcement security programsOrganizational security maturity modelsLeadership's role in security culture 💼 Compliance Frameworks This Training Addresses: SOC 2 Type I & IIISO 27001HIPAA & Healthcare SecurityPCI DSSCMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification)GDPR & EU AI ActAI Accountability ActNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkState privacy laws (CCPA, CPRA, etc.) 🏆 Perfect For: Annual security awareness training requirementsCompliance audit preparationNew employee onboardingSecurity culture developmentMulti-framework compliance programs 🎓 Certification Available: Complete the training and receive a certification of completion for your compliance documentation.     https://4dont.share.hsforms.com/2EVBbDWdBQyKG5Udaaj0baA 📺 About SecureTalk: SecureTalk explores critical information security innovation and compliance topics. Hosted by Justin Beals, founder and CEO of StrikeGraph, featuring expert insights from cybersecurity professionals across finance, healthcare, engineering, and compliance. 🔔 Subscribe for more security insights and compliance guidance! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Training Overview 3:18 Social Engineering with Steven Ferrell (IT Compliance Expert) 15:00 Advanced Threats with Kenneth Webb (CISA, CISSP) 30:30 Cloud Security with Josh (Head of Engineering) 44:55 Insider Threats with Elmy Peralta (Assessments Manager) 49:09 Regulatory Compliance with Micah Spieler (Chief Product Officer) 1: 01:42 Security Culture with Juliett Eck (CFO) #CybersecurityTraining #SecurityAwareness #ComplianceTraining #SOC2 #HIPAA #ISO27001 #SecurityCulture #StrikeGraph #SecureTalk

    1시간 11분
  8. The Security Leader Who Predicted AI Would Replace His Own Team (And Why He's Right) with Satyam Patel

    6월 17일

    The Security Leader Who Predicted AI Would Replace His Own Team (And Why He's Right) with Satyam Patel

    🌙 THE MIDNIGHT SECURITY GUARDIAN: A CISO'S ORIGIN STORY At 2 AM, most people are dreaming. Satyam Patel is wide awake, sending texts to his security team: "Are we secure? Did we patch that server? Is MFA enabled on that service account?" This isn't insomnia—it's the origin story of how a "big firewall guy" transformed into one of cybersecurity's most forward-thinking leaders, and why his journey from infrastructure skeptic to AI evangelist mirrors the entire industry's evolution. 📖 THE THREE-ACT TRANSFORMATION: Act I: The Infrastructure Skeptic's Awakening Watch Satyam's journey from traditional "firewall and load balancer guy" to realizing that employees can't be forced behind VPNs anymore. The moment he discovered that flexibility doesn't mean vulnerability—it means evolution. Learn how this mindset shift led him from protecting perimeters to protecting people. Act II: The Culture Shock That Changed Everything Picture this: After years of doing "security roadshows" and begging for budget, Satyam walks into Kandji and experiences reverse culture shock. Instead of chasing people for security buy-in, they come to HIM asking, "What does security think?" Witness the CEO moment that flipped his world: "It's not a request—it's a mandate to protect our company at ANY cost." Act III: The AI Prophet's Dilemma The heated boardroom debate that keeps CISOs awake: Replace human SOC analysts with AI, or keep the human element? Follow Satyam's internal struggle as he weighs 10,000 daily AI-analyzed calls against human intuition, leading to his bold prediction about "Minority Report" style predictive cybersecurity. 🎭 CHARACTER-DRIVEN MOMENTS: The Paranoid Father: Why Satyam forces his family to use alphanumeric passwords and what Tom Cruise's "Minority Report" taught him about threat prediction. The Reformed Skeptic: How a career infrastructure guy learned to embrace endpoint security and why he now believes MDM is the new perimeter. The Reluctant Prophet: His uncomfortable realization that automation will replace thousands of cybersecurity jobs—and why he's helping it happen. ⚡ PLOT TWISTS YOU WON'T SEE COMING: The university graduate's graduation post that led to complete identity theftWhy 99% security equals 100% vulnerability (and the math that proves it)The Signal app scandal that changed how he thinks about mobile security 🎬 THE SUPPORTING CAST: Adam (Kandji CEO): The leader who gave unlimited security budgetThe Development Team: Who learned to ask security questions firstThe 2 AM Security Team: Who actually appreciate the paranoid textsThe AI SOC Analyst: The non-human teammate changing everything 🚀 MEET THE PROTAGONIST: Satyam Patel isn't your typical CISO. He's the guy who went from customer to C-suite, from skeptic to believer, from infrastructure defender to AI advocate. With 25+ years of plot twists, failed budgets, successful breaches prevented, and one very understanding family who puts up with alphanumeric phone passwords. #CISOStory #CyberSecurityJourney #AIvsHuman #ZeroTrust #SecurityLeadership #ThreatDetection #Kandji #EndpointSecurity #ParanoidCISO #CyberStory #SecurityCulture #TechTransformation This isn't just another security interview—it's a cybersecurity thriller with real-world consequences. Subscribe for more stories from the digital frontlines! 🎬🔐

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Secure Talk reviews the latest threats, tips, and trends on security, innovation, and compliance. Host Justin Beals interviews leading privacy, security and technology executives to discuss best practices related to IT security, data protection and compliance. Based in Seattle, he previously served as the CTO of NextStep and Koru, which won the 2018 Most Impactful Startup award from Wharton People Analytics. He is the creator of the patented Training, Tracking & Placement System and the author of “Aligning curriculum and evidencing learning effectiveness using semantic mapping of learning assets,” published in the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJet). Justin earned a BA from Fort Lewis College.

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