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

Alyssa Lisiewski

Alyssa Lisiewski is a Managing Director at Ankura in Washington, DC, with more than 16 years of experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity, insider threat investigations, and dark web intelligence. She leads complex cyber investigations across government, financial services, and legal sectors, and has been qualified as an expert witness in both federal and military courts.

Before joining Ankura, Alyssa led Capital One's Cyber Forensic Program, overseeing high-priority forensics and insider threat investigations. She previously served as a government contractor at the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), leading criminal forensics investigations and chairing the DoD Cyber Forensics Lab Forensic Advisory Committee. Earlier, she supported multiple Intelligence Community agencies as a digital forensics and cybersecurity specialist. Her multidisciplinary background brings a unique investigative perspective to today's evolving cyber threats.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssa-l-74a8b230/

Guest appearance on:

Forensics, Felonies, and Digital Receipts