Talking Cloud with an emphasis on Cloud Security

Episode #60 features Ori Mankali. Ori is a highly seasoned and experienced software developer and leader who now heads engineering for Akeyless Security. Ori is a pioneer in cloud computing, cloud security, and container technologies. Listen as we discuss numerous topics including zero-trust, remote access security, AI, software development, and more. It was a fun discussion for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

If you've been in the cybersecurity industry sometime during the past two decades, you've likely heard of the analyst firm ESG-Enterprise Strategy Group. What you may not know is, before my guest joined ESG more than 21 years ago, the 'S' stood for storage. My guest in Episode 59, Jon Oltsik originally launched the security practice at ESG which now boasts five analysts. Join Jon and me as we discuss several topics including the changes in cybersecurity over the past two decades the impact of AI and more.

Needless to say, the hottest topic today is Artificial Intelligence and all its variations. So, I found another expert on AI to be my guest. Roland Cozzolino has numerous inventions and patents to his name including inventing the real-time buying of online advertising, common today.  Roland is a perfect example of someone who looks at things differently and, as a result, sees different ways to solve problems. He's a brilliant mathematician, developer, AI expert, serious music aficionado, and a terrific guest I know you'll enjoy.

With a B.Sc., in Physics and Computer Science and M.Sc., in Computer Science, Face Recognition in Infrared Images, and achieving Magna Cum Laude in both, my guest on Episode 57 is a brilliant entrepreneur and the Co-Founder of revolutionary email security vendor, Avanan (Now part of Check Point Software). Hear how they put NLP and AI to work to create the world's top-rated API-based cloud email security solution. 

One of the most gnawing and growing security risks in the cloud is the explosion of identities, of all types.  Identities mean entitlements, privileges, and access. And in the world of Zero-Trust, this can get pretty granular and complex. In this episode, we have the pleasure of a return guest. Venkat is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stack Identity (www.stackidentity.com) and when he last was on the program (Oct 2021-Episode 36) Stack had just come out of stealth.  Hear about their use cases, the challenges they address, and the security vulnerabilities they remove. 

Episode 55 kicks off 2024 with a terrific discussion, covering numerous topics, with a highly seasoned cybersecurity executive. Jonathan (Jon) Sargent has held various CISO/CTO/Cloud Security executive roles over the past two decades. Additionally, he's served as adjunct faculty and assistant adjunct professor for cybersecurity. Adding to his rich perspective and experience, Jon is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Eilat Partners and Venture Advisor at Glilot Capital Partners.

In episode 54 I have the dubious honor and privilege of having the Global Chief Information Security Officer for MongoDB, Lena Smart as my guest. Lena is an extremely sharp, pragmatic, and experienced CISO. We have a fantastic time discussing a variety of topics! Hear what she and her team are doing to stay ahead of the bad guys! It's a terrific 50 minutes that will pass by in no time!

One of the greatest benefits of traveling around the world is meeting new people and making new friends. My guest on episode 53 is a highly accomplished international executive whom I only met about a year ago but today I consider him a dear friend. A brilliant *data-centric* executive who has been working in BI for decades...this is a terrific episode with Ido Biger, EVP, Chief Information and Data Officer at Delek US Holdings, Inc. *NOTE* This is the third of the three final programs with my co-host (Episodes 51, 52, 53). Unfortunately, he can no longer continue as my co-host and won't be on the program with me after episode 53.

This is the second time we've had the privilege of having Sean on Talking Cloud. Now Sean is the Head of Information Security and Compliance at KinderCare Education. With over 1,400 KinderCare centers in 40 states and more than 200,000 enrolled children, Sean has his hands full. Hear all about it in this episode. *NOTE* This is the second of the three final programs with my co-host (Episodes 51, 52, 53). Unfortunately, he can no longer continue as my co-host and won't be on the program with me after episode 53.

In this episode, we have a fantastic discussion with a long-time friend, colleague, and amazingly technical executive, Steve DeJong. Steve has decades of technical experience with the internet, security, and software development. He is currently the Distinguished Engineer for Vercara - Previously, Neustar Security Services.  *NOTE* This is the first of the three final programs with my co-host (Episodes 51, 52, 53). Unfortunately, he can no longer continue as my co-host and won't be on the program with me after episode 53.

This episode features our great friend, Zohar Alon. Geek at heart. Cyber and Cloud pioneer. Will always be Ex-Check Point. Loves building companies (Dome9), now leading Cybereason Product and R&D. Investing in great companies like Firefly, Adaptive Shield, Tamnoon, Laminar, Argon, Safe Base and Descope. Giving back to young entrepreneurs as much as possible.

We're pleased to be on your screens and/or in your ears once again this week for episode 49 as we talk patent infringement with Orca Security and Wiz, the importance of identity, and we chat with Neatsun Ziv - CEO and cofounder of OX Security and learn about the world of #SupplyChainSecurity. Join us!

We're back this week with a brand-new episode! Grant Asplund and Patrick Pushor discuss this episode's cloud news, and then speak with Kenneth Foster about risk, leadership, and communication - all critical to understanding when moving at the pace of #cloud. We hope you join us!  

Thrilled to have Marina Segal, CEO and Co-Founder at Tamnoon join Patrick Pushor and me on Talking Cloud Podcast. In addition to our interview with Marina, we discuss the startling video from Center for Humane Technology, The A.I. Delima https://youtu.be/xoVJKj8lcNQ - IMHO - controlling GLLMMM based AI is OUR responsibility…Are we too late!? Please leave your comments!

Super excited for episode 46! Grant Asplund and Patrick Pushor are back to talk news and interview and fantastic guest in Frederick Kautz - Open Source, CNCF, and SPIFFE pro. We talk the importance of cloud-independent identity, the trend of platform vs point solution, and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank . We hope you join us!

We're back and return to form in this week's show! Grant Asplund and Patrick Pushor dish the news, we have a fantastic guest in Chuck Brooks, and Startup Standup returns this week with Torq! We hope you enjoy it! Watch Episode #45 NOW! Subscribe today!!

Just when you thought you had us all figured out we go ahead and switch things up! We're back with late-night news, Amir Kaushansky of Armo as our guest, and ... a whole new feature in 'Ordinary Bob'. We hope you join us! Watch Episode #44 NOW! Subscribe today!!

Patrick and I are back with this week's news, Eric Kedrosky of Sonrai Security as our guest, and Spyderbat in our Startup Standup segment! We are getting our kinks worked out...We hope you tune in and subscribe! Watch Episode #43 NOW! Subscribe today!!   

We're back and super excited for our kick-off episode with actual content! And what content it is! We talk to Roland Cloutier, Global CSO for TikTok, and hear from Shira Shamban and Solvo in our Startup Standup segment. Come join us! Watch Episode #42 NOW! Subscribe today!! 

Well, I have good news and bad news... the bad news is, that we've been playing catch-up for a while since moving TalkingCloud Podcast to YouTube and expanding our segments to include a review of worthy news headlines, a unique industry guest, and Startup Standup, a fifteen-minute feature dedicated to allowing start-ups to come on the program and deliver whatever messages they want!!  The good news is, that I have a new Co-Host, Cloud SME, Patrick Pushor, and some amazing guests lined up! In this episode, (#41) Patrick and I discuss our new 'video' program and the new segments, and what you can expect in the coming episodes! Watch Episode #41 NOW! Subscribe today!!