SPOTLIGHT (E27) Get Beyond the Checklist: Compliance does NOT equal Security

Regular media spokesperson 'Quick Draw' Jake Moore of ESET explores the jagged frontier of AI. From the productivity gains shaping how we work today, to the rise of deepfakes and AI-driven cybercrime, this episode cuts through hype to examine what’s genuinely changing — and how we can best prepare for what comes next.

Channel expert Bob Layton's recipe for effective partnerships, including partner selection, ICP alignment, joint value propositions, uncovering pain points, proving value, and pipeline management. Bob was Chief Channel Officer for eSentire, held leadership roles at MDR firms including Alert Logic and Digital Defense, and is currently Chief Revenue Officer for 'purpose built for MSSPs' Continuous Compliance vendor, Apptega.

Joining from Black Hat to explore offensive security are 5X CISO Nancy Phillips of Ensemble Health Partners, and host Paul Petefish, President Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Evolve Security.

Jennifer Selby Long explores the power of coaching with Billy O'Brien, former CISO for News Corp, and current Chief Information Security Officer for Flutter Entertainment, the World’s largest sports betting and gaming operator. A trusted coach with three decades of experience, Jennifer is founder of Selby Group.

Experienced CISO Avi Avivi in conversation with the always outspoken and amusing security strategist and hacker Chris Roberts in a rallying call for security professionals to stop hiding behind checklists, and get back to doing what’s right.

Returning guest host and global Enterprise CISO, Ivan Milenkovic is VP of Cyber Risk Technology at Qualys. Here he interviews Yasmin Martin - drawing upon twenty years of security and risk leadership experience - on 21st century risk management strategies.

DORA subject matter expert Giles Inkson discusses the Digital Operations Resilience Act, which came into effect on 17th Jan '25; both what it means for businesses today, and the opportunities it presents. With an extensive background in Red Team Operations and Breach and Attack Simulation, Giles was previously a leader at ‘Big 4’ consultancy PWC, and is currently EMEA Director of Services for NetSPI.

Jacques and Trey of Bugcrowd unpack the value of crowdsourced cybersecurity - where it came from, why it's made such a big impact, and what the future might hold. Experienced channel leader Jacques Lopez is VP of Global Channel Sales and Strategic Alliances, and previously led international channel for Veracode. CISO for the Americas, Trey Ford is a strategic advisor for multiple boards and the former GM of Black Hat.

With a population of just 5 million Finland has always punched above its weight, and whilst leading tech & cybersecurity firms like Nokia and F-Secure (now WithSecure) often get the publicity - it's just the tip of the iceberg. Discussing the unique challenges for Telcos in what’s often called the ‘most digitalised country in Europe’ are Teemu Mäkelä - award-winning CISO for Finland’s largest Telco, Elisa - and Kimmo Vesajoki, Chief Commercial Officer for cybersecurity solutions firm Next Generation IT,  and former Finland & Balkans sales leader for Trend Micro.

Always making connections, Warren Small - New Venture and Innovation leader at NTT - discusses AI's potential in the developing world, with Matthew Martin - founder of emerging markets focused security consulting firm Two Candlesticks. AI - when coupled with education and investment - presents a huge opportunity to lift countries above the cybersecurity poverty line, and help make the world a safer and more secure place.