30 Years of "Hackers" in Hollywood

The 1995 film Hackers celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. To mark the occasion, host Max Havey sat down for a chat with guests Neil Thacker, Netskope's Global Privacy and Data Protection Officer, and Abby Olcese, Film Editor at The Pitch, to talk about the film and their relationship to it over the intervening three decades. Together they discuss why Hackers remains a cult classic, how Hollywood's depiction of cybercrime, cybersecurity, and cyberspace has evolved, and what modern depictions tell us about the world we live in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Security Visionaries podcast, host Bailey Harmon speaks with Danyel Bischof-Forsyth, Chief Technology & Information Officer at 7 Brew Coffee. Danyel shares insights on managing aging infrastructure and modernizing systems without large budgets, drawing on her extensive experience at companies like Hallmark Cards and Tyson Foods. She discusses 7 Brew's rapid growth, the importance of a strong IT foundation, strategies for platform consolidation, and how the company ensures secure and seamless experiences for its dispersed franchisees. The conversation also touches on the cautious integration of AI and automation to maintain 7 Brew's unique culture and customer experience. You won’t want to miss this one! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join host Emily Wearmouth for the very special episode of Security Visionaries recorded live at Infosecurity Europe. She's joined by Holly Foxcroft, Ian Golding, and Rich Davis to discuss the crucial conversations CISOs need to have with their CEOs this year. The episode dives into four key areas: cost, risk, innovation, and AI, offering insights and exploring the differing perspectives between tech leaders and CEOs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest episode of Security Visionaries, host Max Havey interviews Marcus Thompson, Director of Cyber Compass and former head of Information Warfare for the Australian Defence Force. They discuss the intersection of military and cyber defense, exploring how cybersecurity roles differ between military and civilian sectors, and the transfer of techniques and concepts. Marcus shares insights from his 34-year career in the Australian army, including lessons learned from cyber exercises and the importance of "cyber hygiene." The conversation also touches on international information sharing, the rising threat of cyber attacks, the role of AI in defense, and the responsibilities of both governments and private organizations in maintaining cybersecurity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Security Visionaries podcast, host Emily Wearmouth chats with Netskope's Chief Scientist, Mark Day. They delve into the topic of AI, particularly large language models (LLMs), and why Mark believes they are "bullshitters." Despite this assertion, they discuss how these models can still be valuable and where AI truly shines within Netskope's systems. They also explore the difference between generative AI and agentic AI and touch on the future of AI and art. Expect a thought-provoking and slightly sweary conversation that challenges conventional views on artificial intelligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Security Visionaries podcast, host Bailey Harmon interviews Dan Whittingham, Enterprise Security Architect for Cyber Tooling at Rolls-Royce. Dan shares his extensive experience navigating the complex landscape of global compliance standards in the defense and aerospace industry. They discuss key regulations like Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST 2, ERSA, and CMMC, the challenges of balancing compliance with business needs, and Dan's advice for other security leaders. Tune in to hear insights on managing regulations, communicating with leadership, and the future of security in the age of AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this special bonus episode, hosts Emily Wearmouth and Max Havey welcome new co-host, Bailey Harmon, to the Security Visionaries team. Listen in and get to know Bailey with this fun chat ahead of her upcoming first episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Security Visionaries, host Max Havey and guest Savannah Westbrock, VP of Innovation at Coegi, discuss how to approach more security-focused roles when coming from a non-technical background. Specifically, they dive into the particulars of Savannah’s role and how security has become a big part of her role in enabling innovation in an increasingly AI-enabled world. Max and Savannah also dig into their shared journalism background and how that helps them to ask the right questions to best communicate and contextualize extremely technical topics. You won’t want to miss this lively and entertaining chat! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Security Visionaries, host Max Havey chats with Michael Dickerson, CEO of TSC Global and founder of Dickerson Digital, about the critical topic of data sovereignty. They explore the differences between data sovereignty and data residency, the significance of indigenous data ownership, and the groundbreaking work behind Australia's first indigenous sovereign cloud. Michael shares insights on the challenges of securing cultural data, working with global cloud providers, and the broader movement toward national data sovereignty worldwide. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the future of data security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Security Visionaries is back for 2025, and host Emily Wearmouth is kicking things off with a conversation about the intersection between cyber and physical security when it comes to major events with Ben Morris, Group Head of Cyber Security for World Rugby. In their conversation,  Ben and Emily discuss the unique challenges of safeguarding international sports events, where cybersecurity and physical security intersect. From securing stadiums worldwide to collaborating with governments and navigating evolving threat landscapes, Ben offers fascinating insights into the complexities of modern sports security. Additionally, they also discuss how popular culture portrays security and the future of cybersecurity in global sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.