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Colorado = Security Podcast

Alex Wood & Robb Reck
Cybersecurity
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Privacy Law
Data Governance
Leadership
CISO Debate Webinar
Cyber Security
Technology
Security Compliance
Colorado
Black Hills Information Security
Red Canary
Secureauth

Podcast by Alex Wood & Robb Reck

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286 - Yvette Florez - Enterprise Applications Manager CO State Government Agency by Alex Wood & Robb Reck

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News from Impulse Space, Anthropic, Colorado DOT, CU Business School and more - as well as some great research and blogs from Red Canary, Zvelo, and Optiv. Also meet your new hosts Joe and Chelsea! Come join us on the Colorado = Security Slack channe... more

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Our featured guest this month is CJ Cox, COO of Black Hills Information Security, interviewed by Frank Victory. News from City of Denver, Block, Zvelo, Lares, FusionAuth, RADICL, Ping Identity, Red Canary and a lot more! We often talk about cybersecu... more

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Our featured guest this monthCody Cornell, CEO and founder of Swimlane, interviewed by Frank Victory. News from Great American Beer Festival, Lumen, Zvelo, RADICL, Ping Identity, Red Canary and a lot more! Welcome back to the Colorado = Security podc... more

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Recent Guests

Yvette Florez
CISO for a Colorado state government agency
State government agency
Episode: 286 - Yvette Florez - Enterprise Applications Manager CO State Government Agency
Cody Cornell
CEO and Founder of Swimlane
Swimlane
Episode: 283 - 2/16 - Cody Cornell, CEO of Swimlane
Shane Cox
Director of Cyber Fusion Center
MorganFranklin
Episode: 281 - 12/8 - Shane Cox, Director Cyber Fusion Center @ MorganFranklin
Chas Gifford
VP of Information Security at Intrado
Intrado
Episode: 280 - 11/3 - Chazz Gifford, VP Information Security @ Intrado
Greg Foss
Manager of Threat Detection at Datadog, expert in cybersecurity and threat detection.
Datadog
Episode: 279 - 10/6 - Greg Foss, Manager - Threat Detection @ Datadog
Jason Hayes
President of the Cloud Security Alliance
Cloud Security Alliance
Episode: 278 - 9/8 - Jason Hayes, President of Colorado CSA
Josh Peltz
VP of West at Zero Networks, survivor of Flight 1549
Zero Networks
Episode: 277 - 8/4 - Josh Peltz, VP West @ Zero Networks
Rob Lee
Chief of Research and Chief AI Officer at the SANS Institute, known as the godfather of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR).
SANS Institute
Episode: 276 - 7/7 - Rob Lee, Chief of Research and Chief AI Officer at SANS Institute
Kyle Mickey
Founder of Corewood
Corewood
Episode: 275 - 6/9 - Kyle Mickey, Founding Machine Philosopher at Corewood

Hosts

Alex Wood
Co-host and frequent interviewer with a focus on Colorado security scene and policy. Often discusses local security news and leadership.
Robb Reck
Co-host and interviewer with emphasis on local security leaders, community events, and vendor updates. Known for guiding conversations with practical security lessons.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Worth a listen!

    Robb and Alex always provide valuable updates and insights on the industry in and around Denver. This is a great way to get to know local cyber leaders. Highly recommend this weekly podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baseball Barney
    United States6 years ago
  • All about Community

    This podcast is the premiere resource for the vibrant information security scene in Colorado. You could even say it's the reason the community here is so vibrant. Great coverage of news, events, and other matters. Well worth a listen quickly upon release each week. Even if you don't live in Colorado.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rdump
    United States7 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Fun, easy listening! Highly recommend,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crypto2k2
    United States7 years ago
  • Essential for CO IT and just a good Podcast

    Robb and Alex have great industry knowledge and do a great job presenting and interviewing. If you’re in IT in Colorado, this is essential.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PossumJankins
    United States7 years ago
  • Super way to stay on top of Colorado happenings

    A super easy podcast to listen to and get to know more about the infosec people and companies of Colorado and their take on the industry, their companies and life and stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdburke2k
    United States8 years ago

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Guests consistently bring real-world security insights and leadership stories.
Shows a strong community vibe with news, events, and practitioner-focused interviews.
Audience appreciates the local Colorado security focus and strong host chemistry.

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286 - Yvette Florez - Enterprise Applications Manager CO State Government Agency
Q: How has a past incident like the CDOT ransomware shaped policy and funding?
It acted as a catalyst for funding requests, drove MFA adoption, and led to governance changes; after the incident, there was greater push to fund security measures and to implement processes that demonstrate accountability and ROI to legislators.
286 - Yvette Florez - Enterprise Applications Manager CO State Government Agency
Q: What makes leading cybersecurity in government different from the private sector?
Budget cycles, legislative approvals, and accountability to the state legislature mean long, multi-year planning, careful ROI framing, and cross-agency coordination, which shapes how security programs are funded and executed.
283 - 2/16 - Cody Cornell, CEO of Swimlane
Q: How do you convince a CEO of making security decisions?
Present a clear problem definition, options with pros and cons, costs, and a recommended solution aligning with business needs.
281 - 12/8 - Shane Cox, Director Cyber Fusion Center @ MorganFranklin
Q: What do you see as the greatest challenge for security today?
The challenge is managing the race condition between organizational security measures and adversaries' attempts to compromise systems.
281 - 12/8 - Shane Cox, Director Cyber Fusion Center @ MorganFranklin
Q: What are your thoughts on mentorship?
Mentorship is crucial and can be a mutually beneficial relationship for both the mentor and mentee.

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The show focuses on regional information security news, leadership in cybersecurity, and interviews with security practitioners from Colorado and beyond. Episodes cover local security events, industry trends, and practical career insights, often pairing news segments with deep-dive conversations with security leaders, engineers, and entrepreneurs. A recurring strength is the tight Colorado community angle, featuring guests who blend technical expertise with leadership, policy, and mentorship. The format tends to mix timely security updates with actionable takeaways for professionals, vendors, and students exploring security careers in a local context.

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1. Yvette Florez
2. Cody Cornell
3. Shane Cox
4. Chas Gifford
5. Greg Foss
6. Jason Hayes
7. Josh Peltz
8. Rob Lee

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