The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

On today’s episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Ian L. Paterson, CEO of Plurilock, about the current state of Cybersecurity. Ian is a data entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in leading and commercializing technology companies in the fields of data analytics and cybersecurity. Ian is the CEO of Plurilock, where he led the company’s growth and its successful listing on the TSX Venture Exchange. He previously founded and served as CEO of a data monetization platform that processed over a billion data events monthly before being acquired. Ian also held the role of Director of Insights at a venture backed analytics firm, where he managed half a trillion dollars in transaction data and helped generate eight-figure analytics sales before the company’s acquisition by eBay. Ian has raised tens of millions of dollars in financing, completed four international M&A deals, and is a co-inventor on three patents. He is an active angel investor, a frequent media commentator featured in publications like Forbes and the Wall Street Journal, and a volunteer contributor to national policy through organizations such as the Canadian Council of Innovators and the Centre for International Government Innovation.

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On today’s episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we are going to be speaking with a couple of team members from MORI Associates, a leading firm with over 25 years of experience in delivering comprehensive solutions across technology, communication, and space mission support. Specializing in scalable, high-impact technologies, the company addresses current challenges while anticipating future needs, contributing to a more connected, efficient, and secure future. MORI Associates has played pivotal roles in supporting missions to Earth orbit, the moon, and beyond, contributing to groundbreaking projects that advance both terrestrial applications and interstellar explorations. Our first guest is Gabe Garrett, Senior Vice President of Space and Defense at MORI Associates. With nearly two decades of experience in the aerospace and defense industries, Gabe leads strategy, growth, and operations across key civil and defense accounts. Before joining MORI Associates, he served as Account Vice President at SAIC, overseeing the Human Space Exploration and Operations Solutions division. Gabe's extensive background includes leadership roles at Engility Corporation and engineering experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, and mission systems at ARES Corporation. Our other guest is Blake Hershey, Chief Growth Officer at MORI Associates. Blake is a visionary entrepreneur known for his passion for creating products that enhance lives and drive positive behavioral changes. With a track record of transforming concepts into successful multi-million-dollar ventures, he brings extensive expertise in business development, including finance, operations, marketing, product innovation, and strategic planning. His leadership has been instrumental in driving significant revenue growth at MORI Associates over the past several years. Blake has also been recognized by Forbes' Next 1000 for his entrepreneurial achievements.

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On this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we dive into the AI Threat Landscape report with Eoin Wickens, Director of Threat Intelligence at HiddenLayer.

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On today's episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Jen VanAntwerp, the Founder of Sober in Cyber. Jen is a cybersecurity marketing professional and the founder of Sober in Cyber, a nonprofit on a mission to provide alcohol-free events and community-building opportunities for sober and sober-curious individuals working in infosec. Jen is passionate about breaking the stigma of addiction recovery and is profoundly driven to increase the number of professional networking events that don’t revolve around alcohol. She is also the founder of JVAN Consulting, where she provides marketing consultation services to cybersecurity startups.

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On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Andrew Cook, CTO of Recon InfoSec, about lessons learned scaling Managed Security Operations.

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Philippe Humeau, CEO of CrowdSec, about Multimodal Offensive Artificial Intelligence (MOAI). Philippe is a cybersecurity expert and seasoned entrepreneur with a deep passion for enhancing global internet security. He is the founder and CEO of CrowdSec, an innovative open-source platform that harnesses the power of community-driven threat intelligence to protect systems worldwide. Philippe's work focuses on collaborative approaches to cybersecurity, ensuring that organizations can stay ahead of evolving threats by pooling collective knowledge and resources. With years of experience building solutions that address complex security challenges, Philippe has made a significant impact on the field. Before founding CrowdSec, Philippe successfully launched and led several companies within the cybersecurity space, further cementing his reputation as a thought leader and innovator. His journey reflects a commitment to addressing the most pressing challenges in the digital age, from fostering safer internet ecosystems to empowering businesses with the tools they need to defend against cyberattacks. Philippe is also an advocate for open-source technology and community-driven solutions, underscoring his belief that collaboration is key to combating global threats.

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On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we talk with John Vaina, AI Researcher and Red Teamer, about AI risk and safety. John is an expert in AI risk, safety, and security. John currently works as an AI red team operator, tackling some of the most complex challenges in the field. His work spans traditional cybersecurity concerns, such as identifying vulnerabilities in AI systems, to cutting-edge tasks like testing for emergent behaviors and conducting AI alignment and safety audits. John’s expertise includes evaluating ethical and bias risks, ensuring model robustness, and running adversarial attack simulations to uncover potential weaknesses. Beyond these technical aspects, he also addresses broader safety issues, including scenarios involving CBRNE threats and other high-stakes risks. John’s unique combination of technical skills, strategic thinking, and a focus on ethical considerations makes him a leading voice in ensuring that AI technologies are safe, secure, and aligned with human values.

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss stress management and avoiding burnout with Amanda Berlin, CEO of Mental Health Hackers. Amanda is the Senior Product Manager of Cybersecurity at Blumira, where she collaborates with a talented team to make security more accessible. With a career in IT spanning nearly her entire adult life, her expertise includes infrastructure security, network troubleshooting, purple teaming, and security awareness training. Beyond her role at Blumira, Amanda leads Mental Health Hackers, an organization dedicated to addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals and heavy technology users. Through education and advocacy, she helps shine a light on the critical intersection of mental health and the tech industry. All of the links: Coffee bot: Donuts Book: The Fearless Organization American Psychological Association Mental Health hackers next at: Bsides Charm in Baltimore, Blue Team Con in Chicago... check social media for more

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk about security issues in the Arctic with Deepak Dutt, Founder of Zighra. Deepak is a technology leader and entrepreneur on a mission to secure the future against AI-powered threats and to inspire founders to transform their ideas from zero to meaningful impact. Deepak’s career began in the software space, inspired by his father’s passion for technology. In his late teens, he founded his first company in the eLearning space, which he successfully led to an acquisition, relocating to Ottawa at the age of 21. While in Ottawa, Deepak balanced graduate studies with roles at Newbridge Networks and Nortel, where he spent nearly a decade gaining expertise in product development, go-to-market strategy, and technological innovation. These experiences reinforced his drive to harness technology’s transformative potential. In 2009, Deepak founded his second startup, a cloud-based cybersecurity company. Over the years, he has participated in leading accelerators worldwide, including Barclays/Techstars, Creative Destruction Labs, and the Canadian Technology Accelerator. Today, as Founder and CEO of Zighra, he is building an operating system designed to defend against AI-powered attacks, working with financial institutions and governments to deliver robust security solutions powered by explainable AI, behavioral biometrics, and contextual intelligence. A passionate advocate of the Zero to Impact philosophy, Deepak is committed to inspiring tech founders to embrace big challenges and develop innovations that drive meaningful change.

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel. Network traffic tunneling is a technique used by attackers to bypass security controls and exfiltrate data or establish covert communication channels. Threat actors use various tunneling methods, including DNS tunneling, HTTP/S tunneling, and ICMP tunneling, each with its own advantages depending on the target environment. The "BadPilot" hacking campaign has been linked to Russia's Sandworm threat group, a unit of the GRU known for cyber espionage and disruptive attacks. GreyNoise has observed active exploitation of CVE-2025-0108, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to gain administrative access to affected firewall devices, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on PAN-OS for network security. Security researcher Paul Butler has demonstrated a novel technique for smuggling arbitrary data using emojis, leveraging the way modern text encoding and rendering systems handle Unicode characters. Kitty Stealer is a newly identified malware targeting macOS systems, designed to steal sensitive user data such as credentials, browser cookies, and cryptocurrency wallets.

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we explore MSSP partnerships and technology providers with Raffaele Mautone, CEO of Judy Security. Raffaele brings a strong background in IT, sales, and operations, with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT shaping the foundation of Judy Security. He has a proven track record of leading teams through successful acquisitions, strategic planning, and large-scale program deployments. Throughout his career, he has worked with major companies like Duo, FireEye, McAfee, and Dell, focusing on marketing and sales strategies, business process improvements, and go-to-market programs. Judy Security delivers enterprise-grade cybersecurity tailored for SMBs and MSPs. Their AI-powered platform is affordable, intuitive, and designed to seamlessly integrate with MSP business models while addressing the unique security challenges of SMBs. With Judy Security, businesses can stay protected with advanced, easy-to-use cybersecurity solutions—because safeguarding data shouldn’t be complicated.

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On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we talk about talent acquisition, training, and retention in the MSSP space with Paul Ihme, Cofounder & Managing Principle at Soteria. Paul is a cybersecurity professional with extensive experience in both federal and private sectors. He is the co-founder and managing principal of Soteria, a firm that provides tailored cybersecurity solutions and strategic advisory services to help businesses defend against cyber threats 24/7. Soteria specializes in managed detection and response, domain monitoring, and risk management for Microsoft 365 environments among other things. Prior to founding Soteria, Paul held key roles in cybersecurity, including Vice President of Active Network Defense at JPMorgan Chase and as a Cyber Warfare Operator in the U.S. Air Force. Today, we are going to be discussing what it takes to Build a Skilled Team and exploring his experience with Talent acquisition, training, and retention in the MSSP space.

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