CyberBytes: The Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined by Guy Flechter, founder and CEO of Sola Security and former CISO at AppsFlyer. With over 20 years in cybersecurity, Guy shares his journey from practitioner to entrepreneur—including how he built and exited his first company, Cider Security, which was acquired by Palo Alto Networks.We dive into:- What inspired Guy to make the leap from CISO to startup founder- Lessons learned from a multi-million dollar exit- Why Sola Security is rethinking security architecture from the ground up- How AI can truly transform security operations—when it's built from the ground up with AI at the core- His advice for first-time founders (hint: there's no secret sauce—just scars, mindset, and hard lessons)If you're in cybersecurity, building a startup, or just love hearing raw, real founder stories—you'll want to tune in.Guy's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-flechter-ba475535/Sola Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sola-security/Steffen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/Aspiron Search - https://aspironsearch.com/

In this episode, we sit down with Joni Klippert, founder and CEO of StackHawk - a company on a mission to make application security testing part of the developer workflow.Joni shares her fascinating journey from a non-technical MBA grad to becoming a key player in the DevOps and cybersecurity world. After cutting her teeth at early-stage startups and leading product at VictorOps (later acquired by Splunk), Joni saw a critical gap in security: traditional tools weren’t keeping pace with the speed of modern software development.That insight sparked the idea for StackHawk - a dynamic application security testing (DAST) platform designed for developers. Built to be fast, language-agnostic, and easy to use, StackHawk empowers teams to find and fix vulnerabilities before code hits production. From whiteboarding ideas in her living room to building a product used by enterprises, Joni walks us through how StackHawk was born, why the name matters, and what’s coming next — including API discovery and sensitive data detection.If you're building or securing modern applications, this is one conversation you don't want to miss.This episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast is sponsored by Costanoa Ventures. Joni's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joniklippert/StackHawk - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stackhawk/Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/stackhawk/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/Costanoa Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we're joined by Chris and Ryan, the visionary co-founders of Replica Cyber (formerly Grey Market Labs).They dive into the evolution of their mission-driven company — from building tools to defend against intelligence threats to creating a powerful SaaS platform enabling secure environments for high-risk digital activity.From protecting national security to empowering enterprises to work securely in untrusted spaces, Chris and Ryan break down their journey with honesty and insight. Whether you're in cybersecurity, building a startup, or curious about how to scale technical innovation without losing your values — this one’s for you.Chris's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-schroeder/Ryan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-underwood-4ab519354/Replica Cyber - https://www.linkedin.com/company/replica-cyber/Ben's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gascoigne-aa973317b/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we sit down with Anusha Iyer, CEO and Co-Founder of Corsha - a trailblazer in the world of machine identity and non-human access control.With over 20 years in cyber, a career that started at the Naval Research Lab, and a stint running DARPA programs, Anusha shares how she went from engineering on the tarmac to leading a company redefining API and machine-to-machine authentication.We dive into:Why non-human identity is the silent giant of cybersecurityHow Corsha pivoted from MFA to solving machine identity at scaleReal-world use cases with the U.S. Air Force and operational tech environmentsWhy connecting legacy machines to the cloud securely is a game-changerHer vision for a machine-first identity provider in critical infrastructureDon't miss this deep dive into the evolving threat landscape, the explosion of automation, and the future of securing systems that run our world.Anusha's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anusha-iyer/Corsha - https://www.linkedin.com/company/corsha/Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we're joined by James Wickett, CEO and Co-Founder of DryRun Security.Formerly an early engineer at Signal Sciences, James is now on a mission with his Co-founder Ken Johnson to transform static application security testing (SAST) with Dry Run Security.From tackling the realities of founder-led sales to navigating VC fundraising (with backing from Live Oak and others), James opens up about the challenges and wins of building a company that's reshaping how modern security teams approach code risk.If you're building, breaking, or securing software, this is a name - and a company - you’ll want to remember.SAST Accuracy Report - https://www.dryrun.security/sast-accuracy-reportJames's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wickett/DryRun - https://www.linkedin.com/company/dryrun-security/Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, Daniel Shechter, Co-Founder and CEO of Miggo Security, joins us to explore the rising threats at the application layer and how his company is pioneering solutions with Application Detection & Response (ADR).We unpack why the traditional security perimeter is no longer enough, how attackers are targeting apps in new ways, and why ADR is becoming a crucial part of modern cybersecurity strategies.Daniel shares insights from his journey building Miggo Security, the challenges in protecting the application layer, and how AI is changing the game for threat detection and response.We also discuss the future of cybersecurity defence, the shifting landscape of cyber risk, and what organisations need to do now to stay ahead of evolving threats.If you’re passionate about cybersecurity innovation, application security, or hearing from a founder driving change in the industry, this episode is for you.Daniel’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-shechter/Miggo Security – https://www.linkedin.com/company/miggo-security/Steffen's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/Aspiron Search – https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast RSA Edition, Joseph Cooper sits down with Suresh Batchu, Co-Founder of Seraphic Security and former Co-Founder of MobileIron, which IPO’d back in 2014.They dive into why the browser is fast becoming the biggest blind spot in enterprise security, and how Seraphic is changing the game with a unique JavaScript-based agent that works silently inside the browser to stop zero-days, malicious extensions, and session hijacks.Suresh shares his take on the evolution of endpoint protection, the rise of SaaS-targeted phishing attacks, and why building security that’s frictionless for users is no longer optional.We also talk about how Seraphic is positioned in the growing enterprise browser market, what makes their R&D engine tick, and how Suresh’s experience building infrastructure companies from scratch shapes everything they do.If you're interested in cybersecurity, browsers, startups, or hearing from a founder who’s been on the journey from startup to IPO, this one’s a must.This RSA Edition of CyberBytes: The Podcast is sponsored by Costanoa Ventures.Suresh's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sureshbatchu/Seraphic Security – https://www.linkedin.com/company/seraphicsecurity/Joseph's LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/Aspiron Search – https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/Costanoa Ventures – https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/

In this RSA Edition of CyberBytes: The Podcast, we’re joined by Trey Ford, CISO at Bugcrowd.From running internal security at some of the most well-known names in tech to helping pioneer the crowdsourced security model, Trey shares how his journey shaped a unique perspective on trust, talent, and risk.We dive into his early days in security operations, the transition to leading security at scale, and why collaboration—not control—is the future of defense. Trey also unpacks the power of tapping into diverse talent through platforms like Bugcrowd, the evolution of adversaries, and how CISOs can rethink the way they measure success.Plus, a few fun stories from the trenches and his take on how AI will (and won’t) change the game.These RSA episodes of CyberBytes are proudly sponsored by Costanoa Ventures.Trey's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/treyford/Bugcrowd - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bugcrowd/Ben's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gascoigne-aa973317b/Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/Costanoa Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast RSA Edition, Oliver Legg sits down with Kristian Kamber, CEO & Co-Founder of SplxAI, one of the fastest-growing AI security startups.They dive into how SplxAI scaled 127% QoQ, landed 20+ enterprise clients, and launched version 4 of their offensive security platform - all in just their second year.Kris come from an impressive sales background prior to co-founding Splx, so is well positioned to help them lead the offensive AI security testing space.Kristian shares why they focused on offensive AI testing, the challenges of selling AI security to Fortune 500s, the competitive landscape, and how they built a top-tier R&D team out of Croatia. We also get personal on why he walked away from a top sales career to become a founder and why sales leaders may be underrepresented among tech founders.If you’re interested in AI, cybersecurity, startups, or leadership, you won’t want to miss this one.This RSA Edition of CyberBytes: The Podcast is sponsored by Costanoa Ventures. Kris's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristian-kamber-b4b05a68/SplxAI LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/splx-ai/Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/Aspiron Search - https://aspironsearch.com/Costanoa Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/

In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast RSA Edition, Alan and Evan from RunReveal share their journey into the world of cybersecurity and data. From their early days at CloudFlare to launching their own venture, they discuss how their complementary backgrounds in security and data helped shape RunReveal. The duo opens up about building a security data platform designed to streamline security event management and reduce costs, all while leveraging advanced tools like AI for automated investigations. Plus, they dive into their early relationship with customers, their unique approach to funding, and thoughts on the future of AI in cybersecurity. Tune in to hear how they're challenging the status quo and revolutionising the way security data is handled.These RSA episodes of CyberBytes are proudly sponsored by Costanoa Ventures. Alan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-braithwaite/Evan's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejcxx/RunReveal - https://www.linkedin.com/company/runreveal/Joseph's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/Aspiron Search - https://aspironsearch.com/Costanoa Ventures - https://www.linkedin.com/company/costanoa-ventures/#RSA #Cyber #Cybersecurity