Talking Cloud with an emphasis on Cloud Security

58-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only -Guest-Roland Cozzolino, CTO/COO at InsightCyber

Needless to say, the hottest topic today is Artificial Intelligence and all its variations. So, I found another expert on AI to be my guest. Roland Cozzolino has numerous inventions and patents to his name including inventing the real-time buying of online advertising, common today.  Roland is a perfect example of someone who looks at things differently and, as a result, sees different ways to solve problems. He's a brilliant mathematician, developer, AI expert, serious music aficionado, and a terrific guest I know you'll enjoy.

57-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only -Guest-Gil Friedrich, Co-Founder Avanan, VP Email Security-Check Point

With a B.Sc., in Physics and Computer Science and M.Sc., in Computer Science, Face Recognition in Infrared Images, and achieving Magna Cum Laude in both, my guest on Episode 57 is a brilliant entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of revolutionary email security vendor, Avanan (Now part of Check Point Software). Hear how they put NLP and AI to work to create the world's top-rated API-based cloud email security solution. 

56-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only -Guest-Venkat Raghavan, Co-Founder and CEO, Stack Identity

One of the most gnawing and growing security risks in the cloud is the explosion of identities, of all types.  Identities mean entitlements, privileges, and access. And in the world of Zero-Trust, this can get pretty granular and complex.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of a return guest. Venkat is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stack Identity (www.stackidentity.com) and when he last was on the program (Oct 2021-Episode 36) Stack had just come out of stealth.  Hear about their use cases, the challenges they address, and the security vulnerabilities they remove. 

55-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only -Guest -Jonathan (Jon) Sargent, SVP, Cloud Security,Cyber Defense at Truist

Episode 55 kicks off 2024 with a terrific discussion, covering numerous topics, with a highly seasoned cybersecurity executive. Jonathan (Jon) Sargent has held various CISO/CTO/Cloud Security executive roles over the past two decades. Additionally, he's served as adjunct faculty and assistant adjunct professor for cybersecurity. Adding to his rich perspective and experience, Jon is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Eilat Partners and Venture Advisor at Glilot Capital Partners.

54-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only - Guest - Lena Smart, Global CISO at MongoDB

In episode 54 I have the dubious honor and privilege of having the Global Chief Information Security Officer for MongoDB, Lena Smart as my guest. Lena is an extremely sharp, pragmatic, and experienced CISO. We have a fantastic time discussing a variety of topics! Hear what she and her team are doing to stay ahead of the bad guys! It's a terrific 50 minutes that will pass by in no time!

53-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only - Guest - Ido Biger - EVP, Chief Information and Data Officer -Delek US Holdings, Inc.

One of the greatest benefits of traveling around the world is meeting new people and making new friends. My guest on episode 53 is a highly accomplished international executive whom I only met about a year ago but today I consider him a dear friend. A brilliant *data-centric* executive who has been working in BI for decades...this is a terrific episode with Ido Biger, EVP, Chief Information and Data Officer at Delek US Holdings, Inc.

*NOTE* This is the third of the three final programs with my co-host (Episodes 51, 52, 53). Unfortunately, he can no longer continue as my co-host and won't be on the program with me after episode 53.

52-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only - Guest - Sean Ventura -Head Of Information Security & Compliance - KinderCare Education

This is the second time we've had the privilege of having Sean on Talking Cloud. Now Sean is the Head of Information Security and Compliance at KinderCare Education. With over 1,400 KinderCare centers in 40 states and more than 200,000 enrolled children, Sean has his hands full. Hear all about it in this episode.

*NOTE* This is the second of the three final programs with my co-host (Episodes 51, 52, 53). Unfortunately, he can no longer continue as my co-host and won't be on the program with me after episode 53.

51-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only - Guest - Steve DeJong -Distinguished Engineer - Vercara

In this episode, we have a fantastic discussion with a long-time friend, colleague, and amazingly technical executive, Steve DeJong. Steve has decades of technical experience with the internet, security, and software development. He is currently the Distinguished Engineer for Vercara - Previously, Neustar Security Services. 

*NOTE* This is the first of the three final programs with my co-host (Episodes 51, 52, 53). Unfortunately, he can no longer continue as my co-host and won't be on the program with me after episode 53.

50-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only - Guest - Zohar Alon - President, Product and R&D at Cybereason

This episode features our great friend, Zohar Alon. Geek at heart. Cyber and Cloud pioneer. Will always be Ex-Check Point. Loves building companies (Dome9), now leading Cybereason Product and R&D. Investing in great companies like Firefly, Adaptive Shield, Tamnoon, Laminar, Argon, Safe Base and Descope. Giving back to young entrepreneurs as much as possible.

49-The Talking Cloud Podcast-audio only - Guest - Neatsun Ziv - Co-Founder & CEO of OX.Security

We're pleased to be on your screens and/or in your ears once again this week for episode 49 as we talk patent infringement with Orca Security and Wiz, the importance of identity, and we chat with Neatsun Ziv - CEO and cofounder of OX Security and learn about the world of #SupplyChainSecurity. Join us!