Let's Talk About (Secur)IT
Philip de Souza
Philip de Souza is the host of Secure (IT) and a cybersecurity veteran with over 30 years of experience. He founded Aurora, leading it to a successful acquisition by Plurilock. Today, Philip is a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor, helping organizations leverage AI and innovative go-to-market strategies.
Deeply committed to philanthropy, Philip co-founded Ainiti (ainiti.org) to support girls' education globally and serves on multiple business boards including the US Chamber’s Small Business Council. When not dissecting the future of tech, he can be for his Harley near his home in LA.
Deeply committed to philanthropy, Philip co-founded Ainiti (ainiti.org) to support girls' education globally and serves on multiple business boards including the US Chamber’s Small Business Council. When not dissecting the future of tech, he can be for his Harley near his home in LA.
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Feb 15, 2022 • 58min
The Intriguing World of Red Teaming: Offensive Security with Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson is an offensive red team expert, keynote speaker, Managing Director of Offensive Security & Research at Trimarc, and the Founder of Dark Element. He is a cybersecurity expert who shares his experiences from phone freaking to administering malicious food drives. Philip and Tyler discuss his career, his views on cybersecurity trainings, and how he hacks in his personal life. You can find Tyler on LinkedIn and on the Security Weekly podcast.
Jan 18, 2022 • 42min
From Mailroom to Millions with Leadership Guru & Tech Disruptor Neal Conlon
Neal Conlon is a US Marine Veteran, entrepreneur, growth marketer, investor, parent, and cybersecurity influencer. Conlon and Philip discuss his perspective on rethinking cybersecurity, and the exciting journey from the mailroom, to investments, to cybersecurity and consulting.
Dec 15, 2021 • 45min
From Grassroots to Leading Edge Innovations with CISO Andrea Hoy
Andrea Hoy is the first person to coin the title “Virtual CISO.” She is a passionate advocate for privacy in cybersecurity compliance and in helping CyberSecurity startups with rapid growth strategies.. Andrea and Philip discuss how she went from an aspiring physical therapist to a CISO for hire. She shares her experience taking small businesses from 0 to 100% compliant.
Nov 17, 2021 • 53min
Microsoft’s Comprehensive End-to-End Security with Andrew Conway, VP Security Marketing
Philip is joined by Andrew Conway, VP Security Marketing at Microsoft, as they discuss Microsoft’s cybersecurity solutions and place in the industry; analyzing more than 24 trillion signals every day, and helping to protect nearly 650,000 customers. Covering everything from Zero Trust to being yourself at work, Philip truly enjoyed getting an inside view on Microsoft Security, and learning more about Andrew’s professional journey.
Oct 19, 2021 • 35min
To the Mountain Tops of AI and AT with Broadcom’s Cybersecurity Ambassador Kevin Haley
Philip sits down with Kevin Haley, the Director of Product Management for Symantec, A Division of Broadcom. In his role, Kevin champions the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive technologies (AT) to improve customer experience and security. Philip and Kevin discuss the anonymity of cybercrime and debate the death of ransomware. Kevin shares his opinions on continuous behavioral authentication, what he sees as the biggest security challenges today, and his advice to future cybersecurity leaders.
Sep 14, 2021 • 35min
Back to the Cybersecurity Basics with Security Veteran, Travis Abrams
In this episode of Let’s Talk About (Secur)IT, Philip talks to Travis Abrams, Founder of CyberPeak, about customer and business challenges. Stating that the answer is often to go back to the basics. They discuss everything from printer vulnerabilities, losing your cyber insurance due to lack of security, to coffee snobs in the office. And of course, we hear how Travis balances work, family, and personal life.
Aug 17, 2021 • 36min
Mission Impossible: Defending Networks, Protecting Nations, and Leading with Ethos
This month, Philip is joined by Chris Pierce, former EVP at Booz Allen Hamilton & US Naval Officer. Listen and learn how his experience flying military aircraft and defending data, influence one another. Philip and Chris talk about the cost of ”a pound of cyber” to protect your data (~16.00), addressing the cybersecurity skills gap (~19.00), and his advice to future and emerging cybersecurity leaders (~33.00). Chris has met a lot of leaders in government(s), the military, and IT channels. He and Philip share the common values of great leaders in all walks of life.
Jul 13, 2021 • 42min
Purposeful Farmboy's Perspective on Leading the World of IT
Arlin Sorenson, a well-known leader in the IT channel, is on the podcast this month. We are impressed by how he balances life on the farm, being VP Ecosystem Evangelism at Connectwise, and making a difference in so many lives. Listen to this month's episode of Let's Talk About (Secur)IT to hear him discuss being a purposeful farm boy and how he has managed through a few IT industry blindsides.
Jun 15, 2021 • 42min
#WomenInTech #CX #SSI
On this episode of Let’s Talk About (Secur)IT, Philip welcomes Michelle Ragusa McBain. Michelle is the VP of Global Partner Strategy at the JS Group and advocate for women in technology. Philip and Michelle discuss customer experience , women empowerment, and LinkedIn SSI Scores.
May 18, 2021 • 39min
Conversations Over Lye and Caffeine with Ian L. Paterson
In the fourth episode of Let’s Talk About (Secur)IT, Philip de Souza and Plurilock CEO, Ian L. Paterson, talk about the amazing opportunities with Data Science and the intriguing world of continuous behavioral analytics, listen in to see what this has to do with lye and caffeine! Join us for an interesting conversation on using data to solve customer problems, acronym jars, and an update on Plurilock’s acquisition of Aurora.
