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Welcome to “Lessons from the School of Security Hard Knocks,” a compelling podcast where global leaders share their most challenging lessons from the security domain. Join host Joe Saunders, founder and CEO of RunSafe Security, as he engages with esteemed guest speakers who unveil insights gained from navigating the toughest security scenarios. Subscribe now and get new episodes delivered to your inbox as soon as they go live!

Antoinette King: “Record Scratch”

Today’s guest is Antoinette King, founder of Credo Cyber Consulting.

In this episode, Antointte discusses founding Credo Cyber Consulting and her role there, the dangers of looking at cybersecurity as a “cost center”, the connection between physical and cyber security, data privacy, her work in the Security Industry Association, her attitude towards biometrics and AI, RAD (robotics assisted devices) and their mission, the impact of technology on youth, what keeps her up at night, and as always, her toughest lesson learned.

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John Shegerian: “Insecurity of Everything”

Today’s guest is John Shegerian, co-founder/CEO of ERI.

In this episode, John discusses ERI and its founding as well as his role there, what drove him to write his book: “The Insecurity of Everything”, prioritizing environmental or data protection, innovations pre and post COVID, “cross-contamination” of devices, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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Min Kyriannis: “Ask Questions!”

Today’s guest is Min Kyriannis, founder and CEO of Amyna Systems.

Does Min prefer silicone or carbon-based employees?! In this episode, Min discusses Amyna Systems and her role there, some of the challenges facing critical infrastructure, the importance of creating new cybersecurity standards and workflows, her work with Women In International Security (WIIS) and Curious Minds Foundation, founding the GlobalCyberConsortium, her biggest industry concerns, and as always, her toughest lesson learned.

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Joe Saunders: “The Tables Turn”

Have you ever wondered: “Where did Joe come up with the idea for this podcast?” or “Does the man who asks everyone for their toughest lesson have one himself?” How about: “Who is Alex O’Shea and what is she doing asking the questions this week?!” Listen to find out the answer to these questions and many more on this week’s SPECIAL EDITION episode, where the tables have turned and we hear from Joe Saunders, the founder/CEO of RunSafe Security and the host of this podcast!

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JB Benjamin: “Innovating the Space”

Today’s guest is JB Benjamin, founder/CEO of Kryotech.

In this episode, JB discusses Kryotech and his role there, Vox Messenger, the future of cryptocurrency, his thoughts on the metaverse, his biggest concerns about cybersecurity, the government’s role and responsibility in regards to cybersecurity, quantum computing, how he got his start, what keeps him up at night, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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Nico Bartolomeo: “Discipline is Difficult”

Today’s guest is Nico Bartolomeo, Senior Consultant of Cloud Security at Rockwell Automation.

In this episode, Nico discusses Rockwell Automation as well as his role there, his aversion to the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality, the role economics plays in cybersecurity, the biggest threats facing cloud security right now, shared security models, his background in insider threat, what security concerns keep him up at night, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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Mubarik Mustafa: “Fall and Get Back Up”

Today’s guest is Mubarik Mustafa, OT/ICS Cybersecurity Consultant at ACET Solutions.

In this episode, Mubarik discusses ACET Solutions and his role there, the current state of OT/ICS security, the major threats, the challenges of OT security over IT security, his background as a Process Automation Network engineer, what keeps him up at night, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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Matt Harless: “Continue After the Boom”

Today’s guest is Matt Harless, Director of the Cyber Fusion Center at Carrier.

In this episode, Matt discusses Carrier and his role there, what a day in the life is like, TMR (Tactical Mitigation Response), the importance of continuous improvement, the Veterans cohort program he is starting with SANS, the similarities and differences between working at a financial company versus an industrial OT product provider, how his role has changed from working in cyber threat intelligence to becoming director of the Cyber Fusion Center, what threats keep him up at night, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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John Krzeszewski: “Healthy Paranoia”

Today’s guest is John Krzeszewski, Engineering Manager of Cybersecurity at Eaton.

In this episode, John discusses Eaton and his role there, his role as chair of the SAE Vehicle Cybersecurity Systems Engineering Committee and co-convener with ISO on post ISO/SAE 21434, what security concerns keep him up at night, zero-day attacks, what core issues they are working to solve, Eaton’s commitment to sustainability, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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David Scott: “People Are Our Most Valuable Tool”

Today’s guest is David Scott, Cyber Division Deputy Assistant Director at the FBI.

In this episode, David discusses his time in the military to his past roles and now current role in the Cyber Division at the FBI, his current main priorities, who the FBI coordinates with to prevent cyber attacks, who the bad actors are, how he got his start in cyber, new tools and technologies in development, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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Matthew Bohne: “Cybersecurity Has a Shelf Life”

In this episode, Matthew discusses Honeywell and his role there, what “secure by design” means to him, the importance of ISA/IEC 62443, how he builds the best environment/culture possible, how product security differs amongst organizations and customers, his advice for young professionals, how he got his start, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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Jake Norwood: “Reducing the Complexity”

Today’s guest is Jake Norwood, Cyber Security Delivery Executive at Booz Allen Hamilton.

In this episode, Jake discusses Booz Allen and his role there, the top security concerns clients face, the differences between cybersecurity in the US versus the EU/UK, what surprised him the within the field, what advances in threat intelligence are needed, how his volunteer work in Poland impacted his career, what security issues keep him up at night, and as always, his toughest lesson learned.

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