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Bringing AI Securely Online with Florence Mottay
May 1, 2026
38m 47s
Mythos Special: A Big Bug Problem with Gadi Evron, Rob Lee and Ed Skoudis
Apr 24, 2026
46m 30s
Iran Conflict Special with Tim Conway
Apr 22, 2026
48m 10s
How Secure by Design and Public Partnerships Drive Deterrence: A Conversation with Jen Easterly
Mar 21, 2026
48m 14s
Live Special: Securing the Connected World with Thomas Harvey
Dec 19, 2025
32m 17s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/1/26 |  Bringing AI Securely Online with Florence Mottay✨ | cybersecuritygenerative AI+3 | Florence Mottay | Zalando | — | cybersecurityAI+5 | — | 38m 47s | |
| 4/24/26 |  Mythos Special: A Big Bug Problem with Gadi Evron, Rob Lee and Ed Skoudis✨ | AI-driven vulnerability discoverycybersecurity response+3 | Gadi EvronRob Lee+1 | SANSCloud Security Alliance+2 | — | AIvulnerability discovery+5 | — | 46m 30s | |
| 4/22/26 |  Iran Conflict Special with Tim Conway✨ | cybersecurityIran conflict+3 | Tim Conway | SANS Institute | Iran | cyber actorsindustrial control systems+3 | — | 48m 10s | |
| 3/21/26 |  How Secure by Design and Public Partnerships Drive Deterrence: A Conversation with Jen Easterly✨ | cybersecuritySecure by Design+3 | Jen Easterly | SANS Institute | — | cybersecuritySecure by Design+3 | — | 48m 14s | |
| 12/19/25 |  Live Special: Securing the Connected World with Thomas Harvey✨ | cybersecuritycross-sector collaboration+3 | Thomas Harvey | Santander UK | Merchant Taylors’ HallLondon | cybersecuritycollaboration+3 | — | 32m 17s | |
| 12/12/25 |  Who Really Controls the Internet—And Why it Matters with Emily Taylor and Roxana Radu✨ | internet governancegeopolitics+3 | Emily TaylorRoxana Radu | Oxford Information LabsBlavatnik School of Government+1 | — | internet controlgovernance+3 | — | 45m 41s | |
| 12/5/25 |  Beyond Best Practice: How We Really Build a Safer Digital World with Curtis Dukes✨ | cybersecuritybest practices+3 | Curtis Dukes | Center for Internet SecurityNSA | — | cybersecuritybest practice+5 | — | 36m 42s | |
| 11/28/25 |  The Hidden Conflicts Inside Every Cyber Team with Dr. Nikki Robinson✨ | vulnerability managementhuman factors+3 | Dr. Nikki Robinson | IBM | — | vulnerability managementcybersecurity+3 | — | 39m 48s | |
| 11/21/25 |  Inside Digital Forensics: Hunting for Truth in the Dark with Heather Barnhart✨ | digital forensicscybersecurity+3 | Heather Barnhart | CellebriteSANS | — | digital forensicscybersecurity+3 | — | 43m 09s | |
| 11/14/25 |  Quantum’s Leap: How Cyber Leaders Are Preparing for the Post-Encryption Era with Applied Quantum✨ | quantum computingcybersecurity+3 | Marin IvezicDr. Kawin Boonyapredee | Applied QuantumSANS Institute | — | quantum computingcybersecurity+3 | — | 42m 25s | |
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| 11/7/25 |  How Modern Threats Are Redefining the Rules of Defense with Paul Chichester✨ | cyber threatsdigital espionage+4 | Paul Chichester | UK’s National Cyber Security CentreGCHQ | — | cybersecuritythreat evolution+4 | — | 43m 49s | |
| 8/15/25 |  Bonus Episode: The Human Edge of AI | In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by SANS Chief of Research and Head of Faculty, Rob Lee, to tackle the one big issue on everyone’s mind, AI. Rob shares his expert insight on the rapid rise of AI, from mainstream adoption to cognitive impact, and examines the threats, opportunities, and where human judgment still matters. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 49m 14s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 |  Series Two Round-Up | In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James look back on the memorable moments of Series 2, revisiting insightful interviews and compelling discussions. They explore recurring themes such as cyber conflict, critical infrastructure protection and the shifting threat landscape. It’s a chance to reflect and gear up for what’s ahead in Series 3. To see links and learn more about the show, visit https://www.sans.org/cyber-leaders-podcast/ Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersne... | 38m 35s | ||||||
| 7/11/25 |  Life, Limb, and Infrastructure with Tim Conway | In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Tim Conway, Technical Director of ICS and SCADA, to discuss the hidden systems that keep society running, from power plants to water grids. Tim sheds light on the unique challenges of securing industrial control systems, the dangers of complacency, and why the OT world is often overlooked until something goes terribly wrong. To learn more about our guest Tim Conway and for links from the episode, visit https://www.sans.org/podcasts/cyber-l... | 48m 14s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 |  Cyber Warfare, Disinformation, and Geopolitical Risks with Dr. Bilyana Lilly | In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Dr. Bilyana Lilly, to discuss cyber disinformation, diplomacy and defense. Here Bilyana sheds light on how geopolitical risk affects technology, including cyber threats, information warfare, and the evolving global security landscape. To learn more about our guest Dr. Bilyana Lilly and for links from the episode, visit https://www.sans.org/podcasts/cyber-leaders/ Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 37m 30s | ||||||
| 6/27/25 |  Fighting Back with John Hubbard | In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Senior SANS instructor John Hubbard to discuss the ever-changing threat landscape and how SOC teams can stay ahead. John shares his expertise on spotting threats early, how to test your defences before the real attackers show up, and why he’s on a mission to simplify cybersecurity operations for the next generation of defenders. To learn more about our guest John Hubbard and for links from the show, visit https://www.sans.org/podcasts/cyber-le... | 50m 49s | ||||||
| 6/20/25 |  Translating Cyber Risk for a Chaotic World with Tarah Wheeler | In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Tarah Wheeler, scholar, campaigner and entrepreneur, to discuss risk, safety and security in an increasingly unstable digital world. Tarah shares her expertise on protecting the most vulnerable, navigating legal grey zones in cybersecurity research, and translating complex technical issues into action for policymakers and small businesses alike. Find more information about our guest Tarah Wheeler and episode links at https://www.sans.org/podcast... | 43m 04s | ||||||
| 6/13/25 |  The Cyber Battlefield with Max Smeets | In this episode, Ciaran and James meet Max Smeets, Co Director of Virtual Routes and Senior Researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies at ETH Zurich, to discuss how digital threats are reshaping geopolitics. Max shares his expertise on the cyber dimensions of modern warfare, and the impact of ransomware attacks on global security. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 45m 51s | ||||||
| 6/6/25 |  Securing the Supply Chain with Christine Gadsby | In this episode, Ciaran and James meet Christine Gadsby, Vice President and CISO at BlackBerry, to talk supply chain security; from exploding pagers to software liabilities. Christine reflects on how the industry is maturing around regulation, secure development, and vendor accountability as well as what happens when even hardware becomes a weapon. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 45m 00s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 |  Inside Pacific Rim with Ross McKerchar | In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Ross McKerchar, CISO at Sophos, to discuss one of the most significant – and to some, controversial – counter cyber operations ever carried out by a private company. Ross shares insights from the frontlines of the Pacific Rim campaign, as well as the shifting dynamics of the cybersecurity industry and what active defence really looks like in practice. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 46m 40s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 |  Insider Threat with Lisa Forte | In this episode, Lisa Forte, founder of Red Goat, joins Ciaran and James to discuss risk, security and the threat from within. Lisa offers her expertise on insider threat, crisis management, and high risk adventures. Highlights: Insider threat; the breakdown U.S. CERT definitions and mitigation Defining Insider Threats | CISA | Insider Threat Mitigation Guide NPSA guidance and tools Insider Risk | NPSA | Reducing Insider Risk | NPSA A pervasive problem SANS – Decoding: “Inside... | 33m 02s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 |  The Fifth Domain: NATO’s Cyber Frontline with Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer | Kicking off series two, Ciaran and James sit down with none other than the CIO of NATO, Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer, to discuss what collective defence means in the cyber domain. Manfred offers a rare inside look at managing security and information risk across NATO’s vast digital landscape and shares insights on emerging threats, evolving technologies, and how the Alliance is adapting to keep its members protected in an increasingly contested cyberspace. Contact: Have questions or comment... | 39m 52s | ||||||
| 5/16/25 | SANS Cyber Leaders Season 2 Trailer | We're Back for Season 2! Catch up on episodes from Season 1: https://www.sans.org/podcasts/cyber-leaders/ Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at cyberleadersnetwork@sans.org | 2m 39s | ||||||
| 1/31/25 |  Series One Roundup | In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James ring in the new year with a look back at the standout guests and thought-provoking topics from series one. They also take a sneak peek at what 2025 holds for the ever-evolving world of tech security. And to top it off, there’s a special announcement to chase away those January blues. Highlights: Typhoon Variants Ciaran and James take a look at developing cyber threats from China, including: Volt Typhoon: a persistent botnet with wide-reaching impactsV... | 26m 47s | ||||||
| 1/17/25 |  FUD Special | In this special bonus episode, Ciaran and James tackle one of their favorite cybersecurity acronyms: FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Here our hosts break down what exactly FUD means for cybersecurity, why it matters, and the real-world risks it presents. Highlights: Notable Example of FUD - The Killer Drones story; FUD in action and then retraction - Highlights from the RAeS Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities Summit - BBC article on viral report Malware attacks -... | 35m 24s | ||||||
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