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23: From TikTok to AI Regs – How U.S. Cyber Policy Can Guide Enterprises
International cyber adviser Richard J. Harknett returns to the podcast with more guidance for enterprise leaders on today’s latest cyber concerns, including TikTok (it’s a serious threat), inevitable…
22: Adapting the “Defend Forward” Cyber Policy for Business
It's better to be active than reactive. That idea, once considered radical, is now the guiding principle in today’s U.S. cyber policy and one our allies are starting to adopt. But it’s not just for…
21: Ethical AI – How (and How Much) We Can Rely On It
AI philosopher and designer Josh Bachynski breaks down some of the basics of AI, from how it works and why it sometimes gets “dumber” over time, to first-mover advantage and why young people should…
20: How (and Why) to Make Friends with Your Cyber Insurer
Unlike other forms of insurance that you buy and then tuck away in hopes of never having to deal with it, cyber insurance “is an ongoing dialogue between a carrier and policy holder,” says Peter…
19: Meet Shadow AI, the Rising New Threat
Shadow AI looks to be just as dangerous as shadow IT – if not more so. The challenge is to establish strong AI guidelines that don’t limit business goals or slow down your velocity. Join us for the…
18: Shining a Light on Shadow IT
Learn how NeuEon CISO Candy Alexander fights shadow IT with an accurate asset inventory and a grip on business strategy. And why co-host Stephanie Aceves doesn’t believe in discipline. (She’ll…
17: Copilot AI and the Steps to Transform Your Enterprise
Dona Sarkar, who goes by the title of chief troublemaker at Microsoft, explains how to effectively adopt Microsoft Copilot to stay competitive and the ways to unlock its full potential. Host: Doug…
16: We Need to Get Proactive About Vulnerability Management
Nick Brown, a senior engineer at True Zero Technologies, explains why criticality, risk acceptance, and AI tools are key to staying ahead of common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs). Host: Melissa…
15: It’s Tougher Than Ever to Be a CISO – and It’s Time to Admit It
More enterprises are now expecting the CISO role to shift from security techno brain to executive risk manager who's there to protect the business. It’s critical for chief information security…
14: How to Lead a Threat Intelligence Team
Microsoft’s Sherrod DeGrippo, self-described “weird security voyeur,” shares her strategies for making threat intel actionable, building teams that trust their intuition, and – here’s the big one –…
13: Do You Need to Hire a Chief AI Officer?
President Biden’s executive order mandating that every federal agency hire a chief AI officer highlights the growing need for this “new kid” in the C-suite. But does every company really need one?…
12: Why It Pays to Take Data Privacy Seriously
Consumers are more aware of—and concerned about—data privacy than ever before. And they’re starting to ask questions: Why is this brand tracking my internet usage, or selling my personal data, or…
11: Cybersecurity and DEI—Why Diverse Teams Make Us Safer
“Diversity is easy,” says NPower’s Nelson Abbott, talking about the ways enterprises can attract new security talent. It’s the “inclusion” part of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion)—making…
10: Obsessed with ChatGPT? Here’s the Hype and the Hope
ChatGPT took the world by storm when it debuted last November. Politicians are puzzled, scientists are worried, and consumers still can’t get enough. If it feels like something out of Willy Wonka, it…
9: Automation May Be the Best Kept Secret of Security Teams
If anyone can benefit from automation, it’s cybersecurity teams, which have been understaffed and overburdened for the past decade. Finally, relief is in sight. A growing number of automation tools…
8: Drive-By Hacking and the Autonomous Vehicle
The threat of automotive hacks will affect everyone on the road, no matter what you drive. And protecting a car’s “backend”—where all the IT assets are stored controlling speed, direction,…
7: To Pay or Not to Pay (and Other Ransomware Choices to Make)
Ransomware negotiator and GroupSense CEO Kurtis Minder gives us his best Hamlet impression, covering all the ransomware questions enterprise leaders need to ask—and soon—before the inevitable…
6: When Hackers Head Back to School
With ransomware attacks on the rise and K-12 student data at risk, one Canadian school district is fighting back. In Burnaby, they’re employing a proactive cyber strategy to safeguard the personal…
5: The Truth About Hackers and (Yes) Your Toilet
Cyber gangs have threatened municipal water operations across the U.S., and attacks are rising as systems go digital. Is it time to decentralize our water supplies? That’s the radical new approach…
4: How State and Local Governments Can Get Their Share of $1 Billion in Federal Cyber Funds
Ransomware attacks are hitting federal agencies and smaller, underfunded state and local groups. The feds recently rolled out $1 billion in cyber grants. In this, our pilot episode recorded in 2022,…
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Let’s Converge has published 23 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Business, News.
Let’s Converge is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 20m.
