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Welcome to CyberBytes: The Podcast by the Aspiron Group. CyberBytes is our content and community channel that brings together conversations with founders, VCs, and other industry influencers from across the cybersecurity ecosystem. We explore their career journeys, industry insights, and the evolving world of cyber tech. Subscribe now and stay ahead in the world of cybersecurity! The Aspiron Group fuels early-stage cyber growth. We support founders across every milestone where decisions matter: talent (Aspiron Search), PR (Aspiron Influence), and capital (Aspiron Ventures).

  1. 4d ago

    Building Trust in Autonomous AI - Microsoft

    How do you secure AI agents at enterprise scale?In this episode of CyberBytes, David is joined by Sanket Vasa, Principal Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft, to explore the evolving world of agentic AI and enterprise security. With almost 20 years at Microsoft, Sanket shares insights on AI governance, agent identities, least-privilege access, prompt injection and how AI is transforming software engineering. In this episode: Securing and governing AI agents at scale. Why identity and permissions matter. Moving AI from pilots into production. How agents are changing software engineering. What's next for agentic AI. Plus, Sanket shares why he believes AI is unlocking opportunities rather than simply replacing jobs. Subscribe to CyberBytes for more conversations with the people shaping the future of cybersecurity. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ David Huish - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-huish-aa54b7100/ Microsoft - https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft/home/ Sanket Vasa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanketvasa/

  2. 6d ago

    Beyond the AI Doom Loop: A New Era of Cybersecurity - Tolmo

    In this episode of CyberBytes, Matt Suiche from Tolmo joins us to discuss how agentic AI is changing cybersecurity, why attackers are gaining an advantage, and how businesses need to rethink their approach to security. Matt shares his experience across cybersecurity and digital forensics, exploring how AI is uncovering decades-old vulnerabilities, changing how businesses build software, and creating new opportunities for defenders. We covered: • How agentic AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape • Why attackers are exploiting vulnerabilities faster than ever • How AI is uncovering decades of technical debt • Why businesses need to design systems to contain breaches • The future of AI-driven security and vulnerability detection • Why developers are taking greater ownership of security • Advice for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals As AI continues to evolve, the challenge is balancing its growing capabilities with the security controls needed to use it safely. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ David Huish - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-huish-aa54b7100/ Matt Suiche - https://www.linkedin.com/in/msuiche/ Tolmo - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tolmohq/ GUEST: MATT SUICHE COMPANY: TOLMO

  3. Oct 20

    Is It Enough to Just Secure AI Agents? - Arcade

    In this first episode of IAMSecure?, David sits down with Nate Barbettini from Arcade to discuss how AI agents are changing cybersecurity and why securing the next generation of AI-powered workflows is becoming increasingly important. Nate shares his journey from software engineering into cybersecurity, how his experience building AI-driven workflows shaped Arcade's approach to agent security, and why businesses need to rethink identity, permissions and governance as AI agents become more capable. We covered: • Nate's journey from software engineering into cybersecurity • Why AI agents are creating a new frontier in security • The engineering challenges of building for on-premises and air-gapped environments • Why agent identity alone isn't enough to manage permissions • The confused deputy problem and the risks of agent access • How deterministic controls can limit what AI agents are allowed to do • The role of visibility, audibility and governance in agent security • The future of multi-agent systems and industry standards like MCP • The technical foundations and AI skills engineers need for the future As AI agents become more capable and increasingly embedded in business workflows, building the right security controls will be essential to scaling their use safely. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/ David Huish - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-huish-aa54b7100/ Arcade - https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcade-ai/ Nate Barbettini - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbarbettini/

  4. Sep 17

    The Next Frontier of AppSec: AI-Powered Vulnerability Remediation - Nullify

    In this episode of CyberBytes, Shan Kulkarni, Co-Founder and CEO of Nullify, discusses why the biggest challenge in cybersecurity is no longer finding vulnerabilities, it's fixing them. Shan shares how AI is changing the way security teams approach vulnerability remediation, why the industry is shifting its focus from detection to execution, and how organizations are using autonomous AI agents to close the growing patch gap. We covered: • Why AI is making vulnerability discovery easier than ever • The remediation bottleneck facing security teams • How Nullify uses AI agents to automate vulnerability patching • The impact of Mythos on AppSec and product security • Why security leaders are embracing AI-driven remediation • The future of human review and autonomous code fixes • Measuring success through backlog reduction and merge-ready rates • How security engineers can reclaim 60–70% of their time • What's next for AI-powered vulnerability management As AI continues to accelerate vulnerability discovery, the organizations that can automate remediation at scale will be the ones that stay ahead. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Nullify - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nullify-ai/ Shan Kulkarni - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shan-kulkarni-001153160/

  5. Sep 16

    Marketing in the Age of Cyber Noise - Fig Security

    How do you build one of cybersecurity's fastest-growing brands in less than a year? In this episode of Show Up, Emily Rosenfield, Director of Marketing at Fig Security, shares how her team is cutting through the noise, creating a brand people actually remember, and scaling marketing in one of the most competitive markets in tech. We discuss: • How Fig Security went from stealth to industry buzz in just a few months • Why cybersecurity companies need to think more like B2C brands • Building a memorable brand without losing credibility• How AI agents are eliminating manual marketing work • The role founders play in shaping marketing strategy • Why events and experiences can outperform traditional booth marketing • The cybersecurity brands Emily looks to for inspiration Subscribe for more conversations with the marketing and communications leaders shaping cybersecurity! CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/ Nina Korfias - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-korfias-39981311/ Fig Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fig-security/ Emily Rosenfield - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-rosenfield-5b4341b7/

  6. Sep 15

    The Security Problem No One Is Solving for AI Agents - Arcjet

    In this episode of CyberBytes, David Mytton, CEO & Co-Founder of Arcjet, explains why AI agents are creating a new security problem as they move beyond answering questions to taking real actions. David explores how security teams can control what AI agents access, the tools they use and the actions they take, while protecting against threats like prompt injection and data leakage. We covered: • The emerging security risks of AI agents • Autonomous actions, prompt injection and guardrails • Securing AI agents in real-world environments • The rise of AI-assisted attacks • Why cybersecurity could face major consolidation • Building ArcJet with a lean team • David's journey from founder to cybersecurity entrepreneur • What's next for ArcJet and AI runtime security As AI agents become more autonomous, securing what they can do may become just as important as securing what they can access. Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Joseph Cooper - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/ Arcjet - https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcjet/ David Mytton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmytton/

  7. Sep 14

    Why Vulnerability Management Is Broken, and How AI Can Fix It - Aisle

    Ondrej Vlcek, Founder & CEO of AISLE, joins CyberBytes live from Black Hat USA 2026 to discuss the future of vulnerability management in an AI-driven world. We explore how AI is transforming vulnerability detection, prioritisation and remediation, and why fixing vulnerabilities at scale requires a new approach. Ondrej also shares his journey from Avast CEO to cybersecurity founder, and why he chose to build AISLE. 🎙️ Topics covered: • Ondrej's journey from developer to CEO of Avast • The founding story behind AISLE • Why vulnerability management remains unsolved • Using AI to detect, prioritise and remediate vulnerabilities • Reducing false positives and security noise • The challenge of legacy code and systems • Agentic AI and the future of vulnerability management • Private, sovereign and air-gapped AI deployments • Lessons from building and scaling a cybersecurity startup • Predictions for the next 12 months in cybersecurity If you're a founder, security leader, investor or cybersecurity practitioner looking to understand how AI is transforming vulnerability management and where the industry is heading next, this episode is for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with the founders, investors and operators shaping the future of cybersecurity. CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ Aspiron Influence - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-influence/ Ellen Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenhmiles/Ondrej Vlcek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ondrejvlcek/ Aisle - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aisleinc/

  8. Sep 10

    The Improviser’s Edge: Leadership, AI & Cybersecurity - Reveal Security

    In this episode, we sat down with Dave McKinley, CEO of Reveal Security, for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, cybersecurity, technology and the unconventional experiences that have shaped his career. Dave’s journey is anything but typical. With a degree in music, experience performing sea shanties aboard a schooner and a career spanning technology, engineering and product leadership, he has built a unique perspective on what it takes to lead in high-pressure environments. We explore how improvisation has helped Dave navigate everything from billionaires’ homes to boardrooms, why being comfortable with uncertainty is such an important leadership skill, and the philosophy that has shaped his approach to building teams. Dave also shares his perspective on: • The evolution of Reveal Security and its approach to insider threat • Why high-fidelity data and observability matter in cybersecurity • The reality of building software in the age of AI • How AI is changing the way engineering teams are built • Why standing out in today's talent market is becoming increasingly difficult • His approach to hiring and developing exceptional people • The transition from CTO/CPO to CEO • Building a company that can move from startup mode to scale And, of course, we couldn't start the conversation without putting Dave's improvisation skills to the test, with a sea shanty. Watch the full conversation with Dave McKinley!🎙️ Aspiron Group - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-group/ CyberBytes - https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyberbytes-as/ Oliver Legg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/ Reveal Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/revealsecurity/ Dave McKinley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmckinley/

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