
eXecutive Security
Conversations with CISOs and other important thought leaders offering advice for those wanting to enter the field, grow in the field of cybersecurity.
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Mastering API Security and the Power of AI with Colin Domoney, CTO of Thinking of U
Colin Domoney, CTO and co-founder of Thinking of U, shares his career journey in cybersecurity and his expertise in API security. He started as a kid building electronics and crypto systems, which led him to develop battle-hardened defense systems. He gravitated towards software and eventually got into AppSec, diving i

How to Master Leadership Roles leveraging Strategic Insights and Business Tenets with Tom Heiser
Summary: In this episode, Gene discusses management principles and leadership strategies for senior leaders and aspiring entrepreneurs with Tom Heiser, previously CEO of ClickSoftware, EVP at EMC, and President at RSA the cyber division of EMC. They cover topics such as opening the aperture, balancing strategy and tact

Building Culture, Navigating Careers, and Securing the Future with Jim Alkove, CEO of Oleria
Jim Alkove, CEO and co-founder of Olaria, shares his career journey and insights on cybersecurity training and becoming a board advisor. He emphasizes the importance of starting at the beginning and gaining experience in software engineering during his time at Microsoft. Alkove highlights the need for a more diverse po

Expanding Cybersecurity Careers Beyond Hacking with Ed Adams, CEO of Security Innovation
In this episode, Gene Fay interviews Ed Adams, President and CEO at Security Innovation, about his journey into cybersecurity and his work in advancing software security practices. Ed shares his story of transitioning from quality assurance in software at Rational Software to founding Security Innovation, a company foc
In this episode, Gene Fay interviews Sammy Migues, Principal at Imbricate Security, about his journey into cybersecurity and his work on the Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM). Sammy shares his experience starting in computer science in the late 1970s and how he became a computer security professional. He expl

Pros & Cons of Experience at Large Corporations vs Start-Ups with Jeff Hudesman, CISO of Pinwheel
Summary: In this episode, Gene Fay interviews Jeff Hudesman, CISO at Pinwheel, about his career in cybersecurity. Jeff shares his journey from starting as an intern at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to working at Sony and eventually joining Pinwheel. He discusses the differences between working in large compani