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We know security is challenging, but a timely understanding of security is far more challenging! Scale to Zero is built for all the security professionals for helping them to be more privacy and security-sensitive. With this show, we hope to address all the security-related issues that are challenging to understand and resolve without the help of experts. We believed that a community space like Scale to Zero would make things a little bit simpler for everyone after we discovered the discomfort of constantly switching back and forth.

  1. Ransomware in the AI Era | ft. Behnaz Karimi | Ep. 109 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Cloudanix

    May 20

    Ransomware in the AI Era | ft. Behnaz Karimi | Ep. 109 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Cloudanix

    Ransomware is no longer just about encrypting files on a legacy server. In the age of AI, the attack surface has fundamentally shifted. In this episode, we sit down with Behnaz Karimi, An Independent Researcher, to deconstruct how ransomware has evolved over the last decade and what it means for modern, AI-driven infrastructure.From identifying the most overlooked entry points to mapping out a bulletproof incident response plan using the OWASP framework, this conversation is a tactical guide for securing organizations of all sizes.00:00 Teaser and Introduction04:10 Ransomware Today vs. 10 Years Ago08:13 Does Ransomware Affect AI Systems?11:42 Ransomware Attacks in the AI Age15:45 AI vs. Users vs. Attackers; Who is powerful?20:00 Compromised System Components for AI Attack22:48 Most Overlooked Entry Point26:06 Attacks on Small and Mid-Sized Orgs31:40 Where do you stand against AI attack?36:20 What is holding back organizations?40:46 Incident Response during Ransomware Attack50:20 Starting Security with OWASP Framework53:05 Security Tech Globally01:00:00 Summary01:01:30 Learning Recommendations#Ransomware #AISecurity #SRE #InfrastructureSecurity #IncidentResponse #OWASP #Cybersecurity #TechPodcast #CloudSecurity #InfoSec #ScaleToZero

    1h 4m
  2. IAM in 2026: From Anti-Patterns to Autonomous AI Agents | ft. Advait Patel | ScaleToZero Podcast | Ep. 108 | Cloudanix

    Apr 8

    IAM in 2026: From Anti-Patterns to Autonomous AI Agents | ft. Advait Patel | ScaleToZero Podcast | Ep. 108 | Cloudanix

    Cloud infrastructure is moving faster than ever, but is your security keeping up? We sit down with a Senior Site Reliability Engineer to discuss the evolution of Infrastructure Security and Compliance in 2026. Whether you're an SRE, Security Engineer, or DevOps Lead, this episode will challenge how you think about "secure" infrastructure.Transcript: https://www.scaletozero.com/episodes/iam-in-2026-from-anti-patterns-to-autonomous-ai-agents-with-advait-patel/Advait Patel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/advaitpatel93/Powered by: https://cloudanix.com Also Available on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/1dchqWnt1hAKey Discussion Points are as Follows:00:00 Introduction07:40 Real-world Challenges of Infrastructure Security and Compliance11:20 Automating Security Checks and Avoiding Bottlenecks13:25 Security Impact of IAM Implementation17:28 Architecting an IAM Program in 202619:38 KPIs to Measure the Effectiveness of Security Implementations22:48 Measuring the Decision Quality25:12 Most Common IAM Anti-Patterns29:40 AI Agents for Automated Root Cause Analysis of IAM Failures33:27 Will AI Agents go Fully Autonomous?35:40 Using AI to Bypass IAM Security39:14 Cloud Security Trend From 2012 Should Die42:33 Future of AI Cloud Security44:14 Summary45:24 Learning Recommendations

    49 min
  3. AI Security: Hype vs. Reality and the Roadmap to CISO | Ft. Niyati Daftary | Ep. 107 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Powered by Cloudanix

    Mar 25

    AI Security: Hype vs. Reality and the Roadmap to CISO | Ft. Niyati Daftary | Ep. 107 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Powered by Cloudanix

    Is the security impact of AI being underrated, or are we worrying about the wrong risks? In this episode, we sit down with a Security Analyst to bridge the gap between high-level security consulting and the deep-trench reality of day-to-day defense. #Cybersecurity #SecurityAnalyst #CISO #AISecurity #SecurityResearch #Infosec #CareerRoadmap #SecurityLeadership #TechPodcast #ScaleToZero Powered by Cloudanix: https://www.cloudanix.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cloudanix 00:00 Introduction04:55 AI Security Risks Organizations are Worried09:00 Security Impact of AI - Underrated?11:33 Challenges of Security Leaders18:00 Cybersecurity Perspective of a Consultant vs. Analyst22:10 Beliefs vs. Reality in Security Practices23:53 Development of a Security Research Document31:40 Challenges of Leaders Implementing Security Research Notes36:22 Roadmap for Aspiring CISOs and Security Leaders42:22 Learning Recommendations

    45 min
  4. Product Security at Scale: Minimizing Friction & Defending AI Integrations | ft. Sana Talwar | Ep.106 | ScaleToZero Podcast

    Mar 11

    Product Security at Scale: Minimizing Friction & Defending AI Integrations | ft. Sana Talwar | Ep.106 | ScaleToZero Podcast

    In this episode of ScaleToZero Podcast, we sit down with a Product Security Engineer to discuss the delicate balance between robust security, user experience, and developer velocity. From identifying red flags in security reviews to using AI for point-in-time vulnerability assessments, we cover the tactical moves that early security teams need to make today. The landscape is shifting from "Security vs. Engineering" to "Security + Engineering." If you're an early security team looking to leverage AI to punch above your weight class, this episode is a must-listen. YouTube: https://youtu.be/wv_1NZkv9bs Cloudanix: https://www.cloudanix.com 00:00 Introduction 03:40 Developer-friendly Security in Practice 07:22 Minimizing Friction between Security and Engineering 09:15 Navigating the Trade-offs between Security and User Experience 11:32 Red Flags in Third-Party Security Reviews and Internal Security Reviews 19:00 Point-in-Time Vulnerability Assessments using AI 21:35 Managing Malicious Updates without Manual Reviews 24:55 Communicating Third-Party Security Risks to a Product Manager 28:50 Improving Product Security using AI for Early Security Teams 33:20 AI Performing Critical Security Job Functions 35:27 Patching AI Prompt Injection Attacks 41:05 AI Integration and Reshaping Security Landscape 46:04 Summary #ProductSecurity #DevSecOps #AppSec #Cybersecurity #AISecurity #ProductManagement #DeveloperVelocity #TechLeadership #ScaleToZero

    48 min
  5. eBPF, MCP Servers, and the Kernel-Level Future of AI Security | ft. Ammar Ekbote | Ep. 105 | ScaleToZero Podcast

    Feb 25

    eBPF, MCP Servers, and the Kernel-Level Future of AI Security | ft. Ammar Ekbote | Ep. 105 | ScaleToZero Podcast

    In this episode, we sit down with a veteran Security and Cloud Infra Leader to deconstruct the architecture of modern workload monitoring and the emerging risks of AI-driven connectivity. We dive deep into eBPF—the technology providing "invisible" observability—and the security implications of MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers in the enterprise.Whether you're an infra lead or a security engineer, this episode provides the technical depth to help you stay ahead of the curve. Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iCfEJlgXFBU00:00 Teaser and Introduction04:12 Architectural differences between Agentless and Agent-based scanning07:50 Losing security signals in case of Agentless scanning09:23 Challenges of Agent-based scanning10:45 Vendor checklist for production release11:45 Noisy neighbour challenge and customer application14:52 Securing large agent-based vendor machines16:40 Use of eBPF for invisible workload monitoring19:17 Securing the eBPF21:00 Does eBPF solve the stability and performance risks?23:25 Security risks when LLMs use MCP servers27:16 Detect and Avoid MCP in an organizational environment32:32 Why use eBPF for security MCP?35:10 Using eBPF to run local servers in a secure way37:00 Can eBPF secure data leaks to AI models?41:19 Justifying stakeholders for using kernel-level security43:25 Evangelizing a security-first mindset44:50 Starting point for developer-led security using eBPF46:30 Learning recommendations47:10 Summary#eBPF #CloudSecurity #AISecurity #MCPServer #DevSecOps #AgentlessScanning #CloudInfrastructure #InfoSec #CybersecurityPodcast #LLMSecurity #KernelSecurity

    49 min
  6. The Last9 Story: Scaling Engineering, GTM Strategy, and the Reality of "Overnight Success | Ep.104 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Ft. Nishant Modak | Cloudanix

    Feb 4

    The Last9 Story: Scaling Engineering, GTM Strategy, and the Reality of "Overnight Success | Ep.104 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Ft. Nishant Modak | Cloudanix

    What does it take to build a company that redefines how we look at engineering reliability? In this episode, we sit down with the Founder of Last9 to peel back the curtain on the journey from a single "Aha!" moment to a scaling enterprise.We move beyond the pitch deck to discuss the raw reality of building a startup, the mental models for engineering leadership, and what Vision 2026 looks like in the age of GenAI. Transcript: https://www.scaletozero.com/episodes/the-last9-story-scaling-engineering-gtm-strategy-and-the-reality-of-overnight-success/ Cloudanix: https://cloudanix.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/a955CYXLRdg00:00 Introduction of Nishant Modak03:00 Birth of Last906:40 The "Aha" moment13:00 How is Last9 different?19:10 Building blocks of Last924:20 The Moments of Overnight Success33:05 Go To Market Strategy41:40 Mental Model to Separate Administration and Engineering46:00 Engineering vs Selling49:40 Hard things of hard things, which gave results over time55:00 Vision 2026 with GenAI58:04 KPIs that helped in scaling01:01:25 Personal learnings and life#StartupStory #FounderJourney #EngineeringLeadership #Last9 #GTMStrategy #Entrepreneurship #SRE #Reliability #GenAI2026 #ScalingStartups #techpodcast

    1h 9m
  7. AWS vs. GCP IAM Architecture & The Future of Security in 2026 | ft. Senior Security Engineer (CISSP) - Sneha Malshetti

    Jan 14

    AWS vs. GCP IAM Architecture & The Future of Security in 2026 | ft. Senior Security Engineer (CISSP) - Sneha Malshetti

    This episode is a masterclass in modern cloud architecture and the fast-evolving world of AI security. In episode 103, we sat down with a Senior Security Engineer (CISSP) to break down the architectural nuances of AWS vs. GCP IAM and how security roles are evolving in 2026. From mastering cross-account access to defining data perimeters for AI training models, this episode is a deep dive into the technical and strategic layers of cloud-native security. YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y_OCpI8LJb4 Transcript: https://www.scaletozero.com/episodes/aws-vs-gcp-iam-architecture-the-future-of-security-in-2026-with-sneha-malshetti-cissp/ Sneha Malshetti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sneha-malshetti/ Fearless Organization: https://www.amazon.in/Fearless-Organization-Psychological-Workplace-Innovation/dp/1119477247TLS Handshake Deep Dive and decryption with Wireshark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25_ftpJ-2ME Cloudanix: https://cloudanix.com/ 00:00 Introduction 04:30 Architectural differences between AWS and GCP IAM 08:40 Best practices to approach IAM in AWS and GCP 11:00 Achieving centralized identity federation for a consistent user experience 13:45 Manage cross-account access securely in AWS vs GCP 14:40 Balancing RBAC for large organizations 18:00 Automation and Auditing recommendations for IAM 21:42 Managing access for large organizations 23:55 Monitoring Privileged Access 27:20 Balancing Security and Speed 30:19 Data Perimeter boundaries and their importance 34:20 How have security functions transformed in the AI world? 36:55 Will AI replace Humans? 38:15 Managing sensitive data used to train AI models 42:42 Security Trends in 2026 45:48 Summary 46:48 Learning Recommendation

    49 min
  8. Zero Trust AI & Human Risk | Senior Director of Security | Ft. James Cash | Ep. 102 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Cloudanix

    11/26/2025

    Zero Trust AI & Human Risk | Senior Director of Security | Ft. James Cash | Ep. 102 | ScaleToZero Podcast | Cloudanix

    What are the security weaknesses that everyone overlooks, and how is the rise of AI changing the risk calculus? We sat down with a Senior Director of Security and Compliance to discuss strategic defense, from securing human capital to implementing Zero Trust for AI systems.This episode is essential for CISOs, security leaders, and compliance officers navigating the volatile landscape of modern risk. How does AI work: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-does-ai-work YouTube: https://youtu.be/feudnGhDZ78 Transcript:https://www.scaletozero.com/episodes/zero-trust-ai-human-risk-a-guide-to-future-proofing-security-with-james-cash/ 00:00 Introduction 05:08 Significant security weaknesses often overlooked 10:25 AI SBOMs and Security 14:10 Biggest risks in security from AI systems 16:31 Ensuring AI systems are secure and responsible 20:55 Zero Trust AI Systems for Internal and Third-Party Teams 24:20 Evolution of Risks with Rise in AI 27:15 Evaluating between Traditional vs. AI SaaS provider 33:50 Keeping Stakeholders' interests in Security 39:21 Responding to Insider Threats 45:45 KPIs for Human Risk Management 49:41 Summary 50:51 Learning recommendations

    53 min
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We know security is challenging, but a timely understanding of security is far more challenging! Scale to Zero is built for all the security professionals for helping them to be more privacy and security-sensitive. With this show, we hope to address all the security-related issues that are challenging to understand and resolve without the help of experts. We believed that a community space like Scale to Zero would make things a little bit simpler for everyone after we discovered the discomfort of constantly switching back and forth.

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