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Business Security Weekly (Audio)

Matt Alderman
Cybersecurity
CISO
Risk Management
Cyber Risk Management
Artificial Intelligence
Zero Trust
Identity Management
Data Security
Executive Protection
Data Privacy
Leadership
Crowdstrike
Salesforce
CISO Role
Business Strategy
Cloud Security
Remote Work
Microsoft
Cybersecurity Risk
Third-Party Risk Management

About bridging the gap between security initiatives and business objectives. Hosted by Matt Alderman, co-hosted by Jason Albuquerque, Ben Carr.

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The 2026 Verizon DBIR has arrived and the results are in... Even with a substantial increase in Exploitation of Vulnerabilities, All Credential Abuse is still the top initial access vector for breaches, which means the human is still the weakest link... more

The browser has become the primary gateway to work, data, and AI. In this episode, Arunesh Chandra, Head of Product, Microsoft Edge for Business at Microsoft Edges for Business, will discuss why security and IT teams are rethinking the role of the br... more

AI is reshaping innovation as businesses embed it into core operations and move more processes online. This transformation is often seen as a tradeoff between innovation and data risk, but that assumption is wrong. Businesses can innovate and scale i... more

The ultimate goal, scale a company to $100M and go IPO. Easier said than done. We've seen some make it and others that get stuck. What's he difference?

Joshua Gould, CEO at thebigword, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to scale to $100M... more

RSA Conference (RSAC) 2026, the 35th annual flagship event for cybersecurity, drew over 43,500 attendees, featuring more than 600 exhibitors, 570+ sessions, and 700+ speakers from 104 countries. It generated 370 million social media impressions. With... more

Over the last decade, cybersecurity heavily invested in EDR, XDR, SIEM, telemetry, and SOC-driven operations. We stopped asking how to stop attacks and started asking how fast we could detect them. However, Mythos and frontier models have changed tha... more

Legal departments are under continual pressure to solve problems effectively and integrate innovative technology all while reducing costs and complexity. Enter cybersecurity, a complex and potentially costly risk. How should legal departments prepare... more

As security leaders, we are continuously selling, maybe not as traditional sales folks, but as selling security across the organization. Whether you're closing client deals, leading a team, running a business, or simply wanting your voice to be heard... more

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Recent Guests

Arunesh Chandra
Head of Product, Microsoft Edge for Business, Microsoft
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Episode: Enterprise Browers in the Age of AI as CISO Role Changes and Leaders Harness Stress - Arunesh Chandra - BSW #452
Tony Kelly
Sales Engineering Director at Fortra
Fortra
Episode: Innovation Without Data Security Risk as AI Unlocks Budgets and Identity Challenges - Tony Kelly - BSW #451
Joshua Gould
CEO at The Big Word
The Big Word
Episode: Scaling to $100M as the Security Weekly Index Hits an All Time High - Joshua Gould - BSW #450
Joseph Blankenship
Senior Vice President and Research Director at Forrester Research
Forrester Research
Episode: What Security Leaders Should Expect from RSAC - Joseph Blankenship - BSW #449
Walter Wilkins
Head of Delivery for North America, DWF Legal Operations
DWF Legal Operations
Episode: Optimize Legal Operations as the CISO Role Changes to Address Skills Gaps and AI - Walter Scott Wilkens - BSW #447
Marc Hughes
Global Managing Partner, Cyber Security Services at IBM
IBM
Episode: The Next Frontier: Autonomous Security and RSAC Interviews from Quantro & SandboxAQ - Marc Manzano, Mark Hughes, Mehul Revankar - BSW #445
Mehul Revankar
Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at Quantro Security
Quantro Security
Episode: The Next Frontier: Autonomous Security and RSAC Interviews from Quantro & SandboxAQ - Marc Manzano, Mark Hughes, Mehul Revankar - BSW #445
Marc Manzano
General Manager, SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ
Episode: The Next Frontier: Autonomous Security and RSAC Interviews from Quantro & SandboxAQ - Marc Manzano, Mark Hughes, Mehul Revankar - BSW #445
Craig Taylor
CEO and co-founder at CyberHoot
CyberHoot
Episode: From Shame to Fame: Changing Behaviors and RSAC Interviews from Tanium and Illumio - Andrew Rubin, Craig Taylor, Tim Morris - BSW #444

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Matt Alderman
Host of Business Security Weekly
Jason Albuquerque
Co-host on the show
Ben Carr
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Scaling to $100M as the Security Weekly Index Hits an All Time High - Joshua Gould - BSW #450
Q: Josh, can you dig into that a little bit more why bigger incumbents can outpace startups when it comes to AI implementation and data access?
Incumbents have access to large data sets, more mature data governance, and scale advantages that allow them to optimize AI across extensive products and domains, while startups struggle with data, capital intensity, and the need to prove ROI at scale.
What Security Leaders Should Expect from RSAC - Joseph Blankenship - BSW #449
Q: What should a first-time attendee at RSAC do to maximize value?
Start with a clear alignment of strategic imperatives and identify the demos, sessions, and meetings that directly support those priorities, then set up one-on-ones with vendors and product leaders to validate how solutions can impact real business outcomes.
Shift to Prevention and Enforcement as We Repeat Security Mistakes With AI - Rob Allen - BSW #448
Q: Where do we start when implementing preventive-based controls for a large environment?
Rob suggests a phased approach beginning with external attack surface hardening (cloud and SaaS), then extending to endpoints, while ensuring governance and simple, enforceable policies like Denied by Default with Permit by Exception.
The Next Frontier: Autonomous Security and RSAC Interviews from Quantro & SandboxAQ - Marc Manzano, Mark Hughes, Mehul Revankar - BSW #445
Q: How should CISOs validate AI tools in a market flooded with AI-washing claims?
CISOs should prioritize tooling with verifiable ground truth data, an orchestration layer that selects the right model for the task, and strong context engineering to minimize data processing waste. They should emphasize risk-based assessments, red-line governance, and demonstrable improvements in speed and accuracy without blindly trusting vendor hype.
The Next Frontier: Autonomous Security and RSAC Interviews from Quantro & SandboxAQ - Marc Manzano, Mark Hughes, Mehul Revankar - BSW #445
Q: What are the big challenges organizations will face when it comes to putting security around AI?
The primary challenges include shadow AI, data handling and governance, supply chain risks, rapid deployment of agents, and the need to secure data across multiple vendors and environments. It's about balancing speed with strong governance, ensuring proper red lines, and avoiding tool sprawl by focusing on repeatable workflows and context-rich asset management.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Business Security Weekly

What is Business Security Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets security professionals and tech decision-makers who want practical guidance on aligning security programs with business goals. Episodes frequently center on leadership, governance, and real-world security operations—covering topics like zero trust, AI-enabled threats, crypto agility, and risk translated into boardroom language. A notable strength is bringing in high-profile CISOs, researchers, and vendor leaders to discuss actionable strategies, governance, and how to balance speed with governance in fast-moving environments. The format often blends practitioner insights with RSAC and industry trend coverage, plus sponsor integration that emphasizes concrete, enterprise-grade solutions. Potential listeners can expect a pra... more

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