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Cyber Leaders

SANS Institute
Cybersecurity
Ransomware
Artificial Intelligence
Cybercrime
SANS Institute
CISO
Quantum Computing
Cyberwar
China
Wannacry Attack
Cyber Security
Volt Typhoon
Salt Typhoon
Women In Cybersecurity
Internet Governance
GDPR
Disinformation
Ukraine
Russia
Small Businesses

The Cyber Leaders podcast focusses on the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, delivering cutting-edge insights and trends with energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism. With high level expertise and thought leadership, we aim to provide invaluable perspectives and actionable strategies to empower leaders in navigating the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity.

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In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined for a second time by investigative journalist and author Geoff White to discuss the extraordinary story of the Conti ransomware gang. Ahead of the latest BBC podcast series Cyber Hack, Geoff shares his exp... more

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In this episode, Ciaran and James speak with Chris Cochran, Field CISO and Vice President of AI Security at SANS Institute, to discuss AI and cyber defense. Chris shares his perspective on the rise of AI-driven attacks, why community matters for secu... more

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In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Katie Moussouris, Founder of Luta Security and one of the pioneers of vulnerability research and bug bounties, to discuss how the industry has changed over time. Katie shares her expertise on vulnerabil... more

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In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Simon Vernon, Head of Research and Development at SANS Institute, to discuss cloud and AI security. As a practitioner in the field, Simon shares his experience building hands-on training, where cloud se... more

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Recent Guests

Geoff White
Cyber journalist extraordinaire; author and BBC/BBC Sounds contributor
BBC / Cyber Hack podcast
Episode: The Rise and Fall of Conti with Geoff White
Chris Cochran
Field CISO at SANS; founder of Hacker Valley Media; author of a cyber novel/graphic novel
SANS Institute; Hacker Valley Media
Episode: Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran
Katie Moussouris
Founder/CEO of Luta Security; leading figure in vulnerability research and bug bounties
Luta Security / Various industry roles
Episode: She Convinced the Pentagon to Let Hackers In. Legally. With Katie Moussouris
Simon Vernon
Director of Research and Development, SANS Institute
SANS Institute
Episode: Still Getting Cloud Wrong. Here’s what to Fix. With Simon Vernon
Dr. Kevin Jones
Group CISO at Bayer; former senior security roles at Airbus; honorary professor of cybersecurity at University of Cardiff
Bayer
Episode: The Weakest Link in a Global Life Sciences Company? People. With Dr. Kevin Jones
Jitender Arora
CISO, Deloitte North and South Europe; global deputy CISO with cybersecurity strategy responsibility
Deloitte
Episode: Your CISO is Now Your Chief Trust Officer with Jitender Arora
Taz Wake
Incident responder and threat hunting leader with military intelligence background
Former military intelligence and founder of a cyber security company
Episode: Stories from an Expert Threat Hunter with Taz Wake
Florence Mottay
CISO of Zalando, CISU of the year 2025
Zalando
Episode: How Zalando Deployed GenAI Without Handing Attackers the Keys with Florence Mottay
Rob Lee
Chief AI Officer and Chief of Research at SANS
SANS Institute
Episode: Weathering the AI Vulnerability Storm with Gadi Evron, Rob Lee and Ed Skoudis

Hosts

James Lyne
Host with extensive SANS/Cyber Leaders background and public-facing leadership in cybersecurity.
Ciaran Martin
Co-host guiding conversation, with deep government and industry network.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Often insightful, always delightful

    Often insightful, always delightful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ana safi
    France2 months ago
  • Interesting but

    Interesting podcast show but unfortunately presented by 2 individuals that like to hear themselves a lot and talk a lot of blabla. First question to the guest is at 4:15 from the beginning. So please cut to the chase and don’t try to be a comedian.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Hoeiendag
    Netherlandsa year ago
  • Insightful conversations about cyber

    Add it to the short list of worthwhile podcasts for anyone interested in the topic

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GPSWKEKT1640
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gripping listening

    Great discussions, awesome hosts and fantastic guests - well worth a listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bougibarch
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent podcast on Cyber

    Extremely good podcast on various Cyber topics and perspectives - informative, non-technical and thought-provoking. And quite amusing...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Lavelle
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Some criticize the show for lengthy host dialogue or humor at times.
Positive notes on accessible, non-technical explanations alongside deep dives.
Guests are consistently described as high-caliber and insightful.
Listeners praise practical, leadership-focused cybersecurity discussions.

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Apple Podcasts
#83
New Zealand/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Rise and Fall of Conti with Geoff White
Q: What do the Conti leaks tell us about the mindset of cybercriminals and how defenders should respond?
Leaked chats reveal a view of ransomware as a competitive business, with attackers treating victims as rivals and defenders as competitors; this reframing suggests defenders should approach security as an ongoing, strategic arm-w competition and emphasize organizational resilience and risk visibility.
The Rise and Fall of Conti with Geoff White
Q: How did Conti's affiliate model affect the way the gang operated and expanded?
The affiliate model decentralized operations, allowing global participation and revenue sharing (80/20), which widened impact but reduced centralized control and created internal tensions when affiliates attacked inappropriate targets.
Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran
Q: What is your 30-second takeaway for leaders handling AI in security?
Be intentional about AI deployment and its impact on people, center efforts on communication and storytelling, and maintain a balance between using AI and human-led processes to prevent burnout.
Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran
Q: What should defenders focus on in practical terms in the next few years?
He stresses getting houses in order with foundational cybersecurity practices, implementing governance for AI, and creating AI governance councils to coordinate across the organization; also highlights the importance of threat modeling and readying for autonomous AI-enabled threats.
Defending with the Same AI That’s Coming for You with Chris Cochran
Q: Chris, how did you get started in cybersecurity and what led you to community building?
Chris walked through his career from Marine intelligence work to NSA, Cyber Command, Mandiant, and Netflix, emphasizing how speaking, podcasting, and developing communities helped him move from government roles into industry leadership and education.

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What is Cyber Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-moving series that centers on cybersecurity leadership, governance, and real-world defense. Guests range from top CISOs and policy experts to leading researchers, exploring threat actors, incident response, vulnerability disclosure, and AI's impact on security work. Episodes emphasize practical risk management, cross-functional collaboration, and framing cyber risk in business terms, often weaving in regulatory perspectives, public-private partnerships, and global trends. The show stands out for its energetic hosts, deep domain expertise, and ability to translate complex topics into actionable takeaways for security leaders and decision-makers.

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1. SANS Internet Stormcenter Daily Cyber Security Podcast (Stormcast)
2. Risky Business
3. CyberWire Daily
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Recent guests on Cyber Leaders include:

1. Geoff White
2. Chris Cochran
3. Katie Moussouris
4. Simon Vernon
5. Dr. Kevin Jones
6. Jitender Arora
7. Taz Wake
8. Florence Mottay

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