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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
Cybersecurity Risk
Third-Party Risk Management
Chief Trust Officer

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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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

Attackers are increasingly weaponizing frontier models to accelerate the entire attack lifecycle, with current and emerging models reducing the time and expertise needed to start disruptive attacks. As offensive capabilities become more automated and... more

Why have security awareness training programs failed? Maybe we need to understand human psychology. Humans don't like tricks, or to be shamed, or negative emotions. Humans want to be rewarded, but yet our training and phishing programs are not built ... more

So you want to be a CISO? Do you know what that role entails? It depends on a number of factors, including industry, country location, technical vs. business, and more. Each position is more different than you think.

Joanna Chen, Chief Information ... more

Autonomous AI agents are creating a new attack surface for enterprise security teams, particularly as organizations deploy agents for operational tasks such as customer support automation, data analysis, and incident response. How can we align our Ze... more

Most organizations don't fail because of technology. They fail because decision authority is unclear in the first critical minutes. "Being careful" is often interpreted as waiting for certainty, but that delay creates exposure. How should executives ... more

With Q-day getting closer, regulatory guidance pushing firms to migrate to quantum security in the next five years, and an extensive remediation backlog waiting to be discovered, security leaders must start their quantum security migration today. Eas... more

Security metrics often fail because they measure activity rather than actual risk, often failing to connect with business impact, making them difficult to explain to boards and executives. How do you build efffective metrics that are actionable, cont... more

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Recent Guests

Craig Taylor
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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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Joanna Chen
CISO at Dashlane
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Episode: Not All CISO Gigs Are Created Equal and RSAC Interviews from ESET and Mimecast - Rob Juncker, Joanna Chen, Tony Anscombe - BSW #443
Tony Anscombe
Chief Security Evangelist
ESET
Episode: Not All CISO Gigs Are Created Equal and RSAC Interviews from ESET and Mimecast - Rob Juncker, Joanna Chen, Tony Anscombe - BSW #443
Rob Juncker
Chief Product Officer
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Episode: Not All CISO Gigs Are Created Equal and RSAC Interviews from ESET and Mimecast - Rob Juncker, Joanna Chen, Tony Anscombe - BSW #443
John Bruggeman
Consulting CISO, CBTS and Onyx
CBTS, Onyx
Episode: Zero Trust Readiness and Two RSAC 2026 Interviews from Fenix24 and Absolute Security - John Bruggeman, Christy Wyatt, John Anthony Smith - BSW #442
John Anthony Smith
Founder and Chief Security Officer
Fenix24
Episode: Zero Trust Readiness and Two RSAC 2026 Interviews from Fenix24 and Absolute Security - John Bruggeman, Christy Wyatt, John Anthony Smith - BSW #442
Christy Wyatt
President and CEO
Absolute Security
Episode: Zero Trust Readiness and Two RSAC 2026 Interviews from Fenix24 and Absolute Security - John Bruggeman, Christy Wyatt, John Anthony Smith - BSW #442
Ann Marie van den Hurk
Founder of Mind The Gap Advisory; crisis readiness and decision authority expert
Mind The Gap Advisory
Episode: Executive Paralysis and Two Pre-Recorded RSAC 2026 Interviews from DigiCert and Okta - Amit Sinha, Ann Marie van den Hurk, Matt Immler - BSW #441

Hosts

Matt Alderman
Host of Business Security Weekly; focuses on bridging security with business strategy and leadership.
Jason Albuquerque
Co-Host; contributes security leadership perspective and practical security guidance.
Ben Carr
Co-Host; brings experience in security leadership and talent strategy.

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From Shame to Fame: Changing Behaviors and RSAC Interviews from Tanium and Illumio - Andrew Rubin, Craig Taylor, Tim Morris - BSW #444
Q: How should organizations rethink risk and safety terminology to improve credibility with executives?
We should redefine risk in practical terms, ensure accurate inventory and hygiene, and align language with real-world outcomes so leadership understands what is being managed.
From Shame to Fame: Changing Behaviors and RSAC Interviews from Tanium and Illumio - Andrew Rubin, Craig Taylor, Tim Morris - BSW #444
Q: What is the biggest lie in cybersecurity from a risk perspective?
The lie is that we can be safe all the time; instead we should acknowledge breaches will happen and focus on rapid detection and containment, while building a culture of resilience.
Security as a Business Enabler by Re-envisioning Risk and Leading through Uncertainty - Elyse Gunn - BSW #436
Q: How do you build trust between the security team and the rest of the organization?
Finding security champions within the organization and actively engaging with curiosity to understand their goals can help build trust.
Security as a Business Enabler by Re-envisioning Risk and Leading through Uncertainty - Elyse Gunn - BSW #436
Q: Elyse, how have you approached the topic of AI and its security implications?
AI is revolutionary but needs governance rooted in strong security fundamentals and transparency to build trust with customers.
Preparing For Q-Day as CISOs Face Quantum Disruption and Cyber Resilience Pressures - Sandy Carielli - BSW #434
Q: How do we start getting our leadership, our board, our CEOs, our CFOs to start thinking five years ahead from now to be able to prepare?
CISOs can use regulatory timelines and the urgency of data protection against future quantum capabilities to advocate for budget now.

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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?

The show targets security leaders, strategists, and IT executives who connect cybersecurity with broader business outcomes. Episodes frequently explore how security enables growth, resilience, and Trust, with deep dives into AI adoption, risk management, governance, and organizational culture. A recurring thread is the evolving role of the CISO and the need for cross-functional collaboration, effective leadership, and proactive security strategies that align with business priorities. Notable strengths include a practical focus on leadership, talent, and real-world security challenges (cloud, SaaS, data protection, and vendor risk), often paired with timely conversations about market dynamics, budgeting, and investment in security capabiliti... more

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