Zero-Trust Issues

Tony Pietrocola, Joe Marquette

In a world where AI is both the biggest risk and the strongest defense, Zero-Trust Issues helps cybersecurity and technology leaders stay ahead of threats. Hosted by Tony Pietrocola and Joe Marquette of AgileBlue, this podcast explores how AI and humans can work together to outsmart attackers, strengthen resilience, and turn cybersecurity from fear into confidence. Each episode dives into real stories, emerging AI trends, and expert insights to help you take control of your digital future.

  1. hace 6 días

    Cybersecurity Spending: How Saving Today Can Cost You Tomorrow ft. James Ganther (Ep. 12)

    If the FTC reviewed your car dealership today, could you prove that your cybersecurity practices match your written policies and protect customer data? In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, speak with James S. Ganther, Owner and CEO of Mosaic Compliance Services, about FTC Safeguards Rule compliance for car dealerships. They explain why written policies and purchased technology aren’t enough without testing and verification. The conversation covers phishing, employee training, risk assessments, qualified individuals, and network vulnerability assessments. James also explains how dealerships can document that their cybersecurity controls work as intended. Key takeaways: What the FTC Safeguards Rule requires car dealerships to document, monitor, test, and verify in practice Why a written information security program must reflect the dealership’s real cybersecurity controls and risks How phishing and stolen credentials can expose customer records, dealership systems, and daily operations What network vulnerability assessments can uncover about missing controls and customer data exposure How qualified individuals, employee training, technology partners, and regular audits support compliance And more! Connect with Tony Pietrocola: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Tony Pietrocola Connect with Joe Marquette: LinkedIn: Joe Marquette Connect with James S. Ganther: Mosaic Compliance Services LinkedIn: James S. Ganther LinkedIn: Mosaic Compliance Services

  2. 21 jul

    From Research to Reality: How Universities Are Driving Cybersecurity Forward (Ep. 11)

    As organizations face growing cybersecurity hiring challenges, cybersecurity staffing shortages, and uncertainty around how AI will impact cybersecurity careers, security leaders are being forced to rethink how they recruit, develop, and retain talent. In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, sit down with Julia Armstrong, Executive Director of the Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust at The Ohio State University, to discuss the cybersecurity talent shortage, skills-based hiring, workforce development, and the future of cybersecurity careers. Their conversation explores how universities, industry, and government can work together to prepare the next generation of cyber professionals and build stronger, more resilient security teams. Key takeaways: Why the cybersecurity talent shortage continues to impact organizations. How skills-based hiring is changing cybersecurity recruitment. What role AI may play in future cybersecurity careers. Why workforce development is critical to cyber resilience. How collaboration between academia, industry, and government can help close the cybersecurity skills gap. And more! Connect with Tony Pietrocola: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Tony Pietrocola Connect with Joe Marquette: LinkedIn: Joe Marquette Connect with Julia Armstrong: The Ohio State University LinkedIn: Julia Armstrong

  3. 7 jul

    What Cyber Psychology Teaches Us About Smarter Decision-Making ft. Rick Mishka (Ep. 10)

    Security incidents don’t usually start because someone is careless. They often start because someone is human, busy, tired, rushed, and trying to do the right thing. In this conversation, Tony Pietrocola and Joe Marquette sit down with Rick Mischka, Head of Resilience and Senior Director of Education Enablement at AVANT Communications, to break down the psychology behind cybersecurity. They explore why people shouldn’t be dismissed as the “weakest link,” how attackers target attention and trust, and what leaders need to understand about building security programs around real human behavior. Key takeaways: How AI is accelerating cyber threats and security capabilities Why the human element remains critical in cybersecurity The role Zero Trust plays in reducing organizational risk What business leaders should focus on as AI adoption grows Practical ways to strengthen cyber resilience And more! Connect with Tony Pietrocola: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Tony Pietrocola Connect with Joe Marquette: LinkedIn: Joe Marquette Connect with Rick Mischka: AVANT Communications LinkedIn: Rick Mischka LinkedIn: AVANT Communications

  4. 16 jun

    Mythos: The Emerging Threat Security Teams Can’t Ignore (Ep. 9)

    What happens when AI starts finding vulnerabilities faster than security teams can respond? As AI becomes a force multiplier for both defenders and attackers, organizations face a new reality where speed, scale, and decision-making matter more than ever. In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, are joined by Andrew Desender, Senior Security Consultant at AgileBlue, and Dylan Marcoux, Founder and Principal Consultant at Aurora Cybersecurity.  Together, they explore how emerging AI models are accelerating vulnerability discovery, changing how threat actors operate, and creating new leadership challenges for organizations trying to balance security, resilience, and operational continuity. Key Takeaways: AI is dramatically accelerating the discovery and exploitation of vulnerabilities, including weaknesses hidden in long-standing systems. Threat actors are increasingly using AI for reconnaissance, social engineering, and exploit development, even when AI is not the primary attack driver. Operational Technology (OT) environments face unique challenges because availability and safety often limit traditional patching approaches. Organizations should focus on protecting their digital crown jewels through threat modeling and risk-based prioritization. Security leaders must look beyond patching and build layered defenses through hardening, segmentation, governance, and human expertise. And more! Connect with Tony Pietrocola: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Tony Pietrocola Connect with Joe Marquette: LinkedIn: Joe Marquette Connect with Andrew Desender: LinkedIn: Andrew Desender Connect with Dylan Marcoux: Aurora Cybersecurity LinkedIn: Dylan Marcoux LinkedIn: Aurora Cybersecurity

  5. 2 jun

    The Business of Cyber Partnerships: How MSPs & MSSPs Can Scale & Stand Out ft. Jason Collins (Ep. 8)

    Cybersecurity isn’t just something the IT department handles anymore; it’s become a business issue that leaders across the organization must consider every day. In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, sit down with Jason Collins, Chief Information Security Officer at Fit Technologies, a 100% employee-owned MSP based in Cleveland, Ohio. They talk about how cybersecurity has changed over the years, from a behind-the-scenes IT function to a major part of business operations and decision-making. Jason shares why MSPs need to be more intentional about how they grow their security capabilities, how AI is accelerating both threats and innovation, and why people still play such a big role in successful phishing attacks. He also talks about the importance of understanding your environment before adopting new AI tools, and why real partnerships matter far more than simply stacking vendors. Key takeaways: Cybersecurity has shifted from an IT responsibility to a business-wide leadership priority The difference between a vendor and a true partner can completely change security outcomes MSPs must balance operational speed with thoughtful, risk-based security leadership AI is accelerating both cybersecurity innovation and cyber threats at an unprecedented pace Strong asset management and data visibility are foundational before adopting AI tools And more! Connect with Tony Pietrocola: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Tony Pietrocola Connect with Joe Marquette: LinkedIn: Joe Marquette Connect with Jason Collins: FIT Technologies LinkedIn: Jason Collins LinkedIn: FIT Technologies

  6. 19 may

    Women Who Secure the World: Breaking Barriers and Building the Future of Cyber Leadership (Ep. 7)

    Most cybersecurity conversations focus on tools and threats. The better ones focus on people, trust, and how leaders actually show up when things go sideways. In this episode, Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and Joe Marquette, CEO and Co-founder, sit down with Becky Cross, Vice President of Client Partnerships at FIT Technologies. They get into how cybersecurity leadership is shifting, what clients actually need in high-pressure moments, and why the way we communicate risk matters just as much as the technology behind it. Becky brings a perspective that’s grounded in real client experience. Less noise, more clarity. Less fear, more trust. And a clear argument for why different perspectives lead to better decisions when it matters most. Key takeaways: What it looks like to lead with clarity when clients are under pressure How asking better questions changes the outcome of client relationships Where confidence and perception can get misaligned in leadership roles Why diverse teams tend to make stronger, more balanced decisions How representation continues to shape the future of cybersecurity And more! Connect with Tony Pietrocola: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Tony Pietrocola Connect with Becky Cross: FIT Technologies LinkedIn: Becky Cross LinkedIn: FIT Technologies

  7. 5 may

    Keeping the Lights On: How Critical Infrastructure Leaders Defend the Systems We All Rely On (Ep. 6)

    What happens when the systems we rely on every day stop working? A former Army officer shares how real-world failures reveal the hidden connections inside critical infrastructure. In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, sit down with Chelsea Treboniak, U.S. Army veteran, West Point graduate, and owner of Critical Ops. Drawing from her experience deploying with the 82nd Airborne Division and working across critical infrastructure sectors, Chelsea explains why financial systems, energy, identity access, and supply chains are deeply interconnected. The conversation explores why modern cybersecurity challenges go far beyond traditional IT environments. Chelsea shares how disruptions in one system can ripple across entire sectors, why disaster recovery plans often fail when they are not tested, and how leaders must rethink risk in a world of tightly coupled digital and physical systems. The discussion also tackles the growing role of automation and AI in security operations. While these tools can improve efficiency, Chelsea emphasizes that human judgment, accountability, and leadership remain essential when systems face unexpected failures. Key takeaways: Critical infrastructure failures rarely happen in isolation; disruptions in one system often cascade across others. Financial services play a larger role in infrastructure resilience than many leaders realize. Business continuity and disaster recovery plans only work when they are tested under real conditions. Automation and AI can improve efficiency, but human decision-making remains essential in high-pressure situations. Leaders must embrace humility and curiosity to identify hidden risks across interconnected systems. And more! Connect with Tony Pietrocola: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Tony Pietrocola Connect with Joe Marquette: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Joe Marquette Connect with Chelsea Treboniak: Critical Ops LinkedIn: Chelsea Treboniak LinkedIn: Critical Ops

  8. 21 abr

    AI Beyond the SOC: Preparing People and Businesses for a Long-Term Shift (Ep. 5)

    AI can detect disease from your voice. It can write code, replace junior roles, and potentially reshape global power structures. So the real question is not whether AI is advancing. It’s whether we can control what we don’t fully understand. In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, sit down with AI strategist, advisor, and educator Jason Lowe to explore how rapidly expanding AI capability is outpacing control mechanisms across industries. From healthcare breakthroughs to workforce disruption and global AI competition, the conversation moves beyond hype into practical leadership realities. Key takeaways: AI is expanding faster than governance and control frameworks can keep up. Continuous learning models could fundamentally change how AI systems behave and evolve. The global AI race is not just commercial; it carries geopolitical implications. AI-driven productivity gains are reshaping entry-level and junior workforce roles. The five human skills that will matter most in an AI-driven world: collaboration, communication, curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. And more! Connect with Tony Pietrocola: AgileBlue LinkedIn: AgileBlue YouTube: @agileblue LinkedIn: Tony Pietrocola Connect with Jason Lowe: AI Diatribe LinkedIn: AI Diatribe LinkedIn: Jason Lowe

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In a world where AI is both the biggest risk and the strongest defense, Zero-Trust Issues helps cybersecurity and technology leaders stay ahead of threats. Hosted by Tony Pietrocola and Joe Marquette of AgileBlue, this podcast explores how AI and humans can work together to outsmart attackers, strengthen resilience, and turn cybersecurity from fear into confidence. Each episode dives into real stories, emerging AI trends, and expert insights to help you take control of your digital future.

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  • Creador
    Tony Pietrocola, Joe Marquette
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    13
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