Building Secure Networks in 2026 with Engma

About this episode

The episode discusses innovative approaches to building secure networks using military-grade principles and ephemeral technologies.

Most cybersecurity talks about infrastructure miss the real game-changer: ephemerality and programmatic network defense. A team of military veteran experts and I unveil how they’re turning traditional models inside out—a move that’s not just innovative but essential for modern security. Imagine a network that’s invisible, constantly moving, and virtually unbreakable—built on military-grade principles like active failover, dynamic segmentation, and ephemeral identities. This isn’t theoretical; it’s real technology tested in top US banks and critical OT environments, now available for everyday users and small businesses for as little as $10 a month. They’re redefining zero trust with a simple, scalable approach that slashes costs, reduces risk, and defeats threats before they even begin. You’ll discover: How the “dark architecture” creates a network that only exists during sessions—eliminating persistent attack surfaces. The revolutionary concept of automated moving target defense (AMTD) that keeps your data and identity shielded by constantly shifting network paths. The difference between VPN and ephemeral private networks (EPN): why ephemeral is the future for individual users…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Chase Cunningham

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• network defense
• zero trust
• ephemeral networks
• military-grade security
• small business protection

Keywords

• cybersecurity
• ephemeral networks
• zero trust
• dynamic segmentation
• automated moving target defense
• small business security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Engma, Zscaler

Places: US

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