Be Fearless Podcast by SquareX
SquareX is excited to launch The Be Fearless Podcast Series, where we bring together industry experts and professionals from the cybersecurity community.
Hosted by SquareX Founder - and cybersecurity veteran - Vivek Ramachandran, look forward to insights about our guests’ journeys in security, the evolution of the field, the changing threatscape and how enterprises across industries are addressing them today.
Episodes
42 episodes
Inside the Attacker Mindset with Abhijith B R, Founder of Adversary Village and BreachSimRange
Ever wondered how professional hackers think? SquareX Field CISO John Carse sits down with Abhijith B R, Founder/Head of security consulting at BreachSimRange, and Adversary Village at DEF CON, who also has a wealth of ethical hacking experienc...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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1:12:46
Understanding Adversaries via Threat-Informed Defense | Mike Cunningham, MITRE R&D Program Manager
In this episode, SquareX field CISO John Carse speaks with Mike Cunningham, R&D Program Manager at MITRE's Center for Threat-Informed Defense. Mike brings his unique background from the Navy and NSA to discuss how organizations can better d...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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47:42
From Bank to Blockchain: The Evolution of Web3 Security | Evelyn Lam, CISO of Trust Wallet
In this International Women's Day special episode, Evelyn Lam, CISO of Trust Wallet, shares her journey from traditional banking at Morgan Stanley to the cutting edge of Web3 security. She breaks down the fundamental differences between Web2 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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36:12
The Business-First CISO: Leading Security Beyond Tech | Pasi Koistinen, CISO, Coinhako
Ever wondered what it really takes to lead security at a crypto company? In this episode, we sit down with Pasi Koistinen, CISO at Coinhako, who's spent more than two decades in the cybersecurity trenches. Pasi gets real about why being technic...
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Episode 37
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50:02
Cybersecurity for both Enterprises & Families | Elcin Biren, Founder/CEO, SwissCyberSmart
This special International Women's Day episode features Elcin Biren, security leader, Founder and CEO of SwissCyberSmart. With nearly two decades of cybersecurity experience spanning roles from ethical hacker to CISO, Elcin shares her journey a...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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36:49
Building a Million-Dollar Cybersecurity Career | Darren Argyle, Group CISRO, Standard Chartered
Ever wondered what it takes to reach the top tier of cybersecurity leadership? In this candid conversation, Darren Argyle shares his remarkable path from being a bar manager in the UK to becoming a recognized global CISO and cybersecurity educa...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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44:02
Designer to Defender: Why Diversity Makes Security Stronger | Jane Frankland MBE, Security Leader
“You don't have to wait for permission. You don't have to wait for someone to see you, recognize you or whatever. I firmly believe that the world is your oyster.”Join us for an insightful and inspiring conversation with Jane Frankland M...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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46:10
Building a Global Following Through Security Research | Francis Odum, Founder, SACR
As the founder of Software Analyst Cyber Research (SACR), Francis Odum has built a name for himself in cybersecurity research, cutting through the noise with in-depth analyses that resonate across the industry. In this episode with Aleksandra, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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32:33
Why Browsers Are the New Battleground in Cybersecurity | John Carse, CISO and Security Leader
Get ready for an eye-opening conversation with John Carse, cybersecurity veteran and CISO! Hosted by SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek Ramachandran, this episode takes us through defender-centric topics like the risk of shadow IT, the evolution of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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58:04
Hacker to Founder: Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship with Jeremiah Grossman, Founder, WhiteHat Security
In this episode of The Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX founder Vivek Rmachandran sits with cybersecurity legend Jeremiah Grossman — one of the “OGs” of cyber, founder of WhiteHat Security, and now MD at Grossman Ventures.Jeremiah shares hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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54:29
Lessons from a Field CISO | Anand Thangaraju, Field CISO, ePlus inc.
In our new series, Cybersecurity Community Voices, Anand Thangaraju, Field CISO and cybersecurity expert, shares his journey from engineer to CISO, insights on upcoming threats, advice for aspiring CISOs and more. Packed with practical advice a...
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39:17
How a CISO Thinks About Risk and Resilience | Andre Shori, APAC CISO, Schneider Electric
In this episode, Andre Shori, CISO at Schneider Electric, shares his thoughts about building security culture, incidence response, as well as the evolving role of technology, including AI, in defending against sophisticated cyber threats. Hoste...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:02:34
Breaches Are Inevitable, so Aim for Resilience | Shishir Singh | Be Fearless Podcast EP 28
It’s not if your enterprise will get hacked, it’s when. In this episode, Shishir Singh, CISO of Advance Intelligence Group, explains what it takes to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. From leveraging AI for anomaly detection and fraud preve...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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48:41
Building Security Culture in Startups | Tobias Klingel | Be Fearless Podcast EP 27
In this episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, Tobias Klingel, Head of Information Security at Aspire, shares his journey from working at multinational corporations like Siemens to navigating the fast-paced startup world. Hosted by Aleksandra from...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:00:49
Customer Success as the Key to Cybersecurity Growth | Rahul Kashyap | Be Fearless Podcast EP 26
“Remember, your best champion is your customer, and nothing else. It’s as simple as that.”In this two-part series, Rahul Kashyap (President & CEO at Awake Security, VP/GM & CISO at Arista Networks), shares his thoughts with Vive...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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47:50
Why Browser-Native Security is the New Must-Have for Enterprises | Inside SquareX
Shourya, principal software engineer at SquareX, joins Sasha from our Founder’s Office to discuss why enterprises need to have a security solution that runs directly in the browser. Shourya explains how traditional secure web gateways and endpo...
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20:58
Secrets to Success in Cybersecurity Marketing with Varun Kohli | Be Fearless Podcast EP 25
Most companies today would have to pay millions for a spot on national TV, but Varun Kohli pulled it off for only $200 – for a B2B enterprise mobile security company, no less! In this episode, SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek speaks t...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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45:43
Making Cybersecurity Education Affordable and Accessible | Prashant KV | Be Fearless Podcast EP 24
In this episode, Aleksandra from the SquareX Founder’s Office sits with Prashant KV, Co-Founder of Seasides - also known as India’s Most Loved Conference. Prashant shares his motivations and mission for founding the conference, his work with OW...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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23:50
Why Security Professionals Should Be Aim to Be Generalists | Aseem Jakhar | Be Fearless EP 23
"If you're starting on cybersecurity, don't focus on the top level. Focus on the technology first."... "Keep hacking. If you learn something, make sure you contribute back to the community because that's the way the community grows. But more im...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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19:47
War Stories from the SOC and Dealing with APTs | Varun Srivastava | Be Fearless Podcast EP 22
The SOC can be a true warzone - with corresponding stories from the “frontline”. In this episode, cybersecurity leader Varun Srivastava recounts some of his most intense stories from his time handling high-stakes breaches and defending critical...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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48:51
Standing Out in a Competitive Cybersecurity Job Market | Eifion Jones | Be Fearless Podcast EP 21
Making the leap to a new cybersecurity role? Whether you’re a cybersecurity aspirant or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is for you! Hear directly Eifion Jones, leading cybersecurity recruiter from TENTEN partners, on how to stand out in a...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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39:09
How KK Mookhey Built a Global Cybersecurity Company | Be Fearless Podcast EP 20
KK Mookhey, the founder of Network Intelligence, shares his incredible journey from dropping out of college to becoming a pioneering cybersecurity entrepreneur. In this three-part series, KK shares stories, insights and advice with Vivek, Audre...
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1:11:50
Cloud Village and Building with Security in Mind | Jayesh Singh Chauhan | Be Fearless Podcast EP 19
“After a point in your career, your technical skills just amount to 20% of your job. 80% is your communication skills and how you get things done.”In this episode with Shourya and Aleksandra from SquareX, Cloud Village Founder Jayesh Si...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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32:52
Building Successful Cybersecurity Communities | Anshu Gupta | Be Fearless Podcast EP 18
“Always be networking. Never eat breakfast, lunch or dinner alone.” In this episode, Anshu Gupta, cybersecurity leader and founder of the Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship Summit, shares his journey from working at Big Four firms to b...
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36:56
On Starting Recon Village and Attack Surface Management | Sudhanshu Chauhan | Be Fearless EP 17
In this DEF CON 32 special, Sudhanshu Chauhan, co-founder of Recon Village, shares the inspiration behind Recon Village, its growth over the years, and the new trends in attack surface management that organizations should be aware of.Ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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8:03