Voices of the Vigilant

Voices of the Vigilant is where bold conversations meet unflinching purpose. Hosted by Jess Vachon, cybersecurity leader, Buddhist minister, and founder of Vigilant Violet LLC, this podcast explores the front lines of digital resilience, ethical leadership, and equitable transformation in tech.

Through authentic dialogue with boundary-pushers, disruptors, and unsung heroes, each episode dives deep into the human side of cybersecurity—where strategy meets values, and innovation is grounded in integrity. From career pivots and cultural shifts to systemic inequities and visionary leadership, nothing is off the table.

This isn’t another tech podcast filled with jargon. Voices of the Vigilant is for those who lead with intention, speak truth to power, and are ready to reimagine what’s possible in an industry that’s overdue for change.

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"Humanizing cybersecurity with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond!"

Guest

Shira Shamban

Shira Shamban is a cybersecurity entrepreneur and researcher with nearly 20 years at the forefront of cloud security. A former officer in Israel’s elite Unit 8200, she later led cloud security research at Dome9 (acquired by Check Point) before co-founding Solvo. She raised seed funding during the pandemic, earned top industry awards, and led Solvo to its 2025 acquisition by CYE. A global keynote speaker, Shira also champions women in tech through Security Diva and mentorship with OWASP Israel, SheCodes, and Cyber Ladies.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shira-shamban/

Guest appearance on:

Built to Defend, Wired to Lead.