CyberBytes: The Podcast

Today’s guest is Itamar, Co-Founder & CEO of Prompt Security, a platform that helps enterprises adopt GenAI safely and securely. Itamar’s passion, hunger and dedication to Security for AI is inspiring. In this episode, we cover: • Itamar’s journey from leading 100 people in the 8200 unit at just 20 years old to co-founding Prompt Security • Why he waited 2 - 3 years before launching the company • The key skills every successful leader needs • How timing (and some luck) plays a critical role in success • What sets Prompt Security apart from other Security for AI vendors • The most important lesson he learnt Itamar’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamar-g1/ Prompt Security: https://www.linkedin.com/company/promptsec/ Steffen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/ Aspiron Search: https://aspironsearch.com/ Contact us here - info@aspironsearch.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://cyberbytes-thenewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

In today’s episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast we’re joined by Jose Seara, Founder and CEO of DeNexus, Inc. DeNexus revolutionises the way infosec leaders quantify and mange OT/ICS Cyber Risk. With over 27 years of experience building enterprise around cricial inforstructrue assets, Jose has a really intersting history, and an equally interesting plans for DeNexus. Make sure to like and subscribe if you enjoyed today’s episode and stay tuned for more! Jose’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmseara/ DeNexus: https://www.linkedin.com/company/denexus-inc/ Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gascoigne-aa973317b/ Aspiron Search: https://aspironsearch.com/ Contact us here - info@aspironsearch.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://cyberbytes-thenewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Jim Wilson, a GTM and sales operator who advises cybersecurity startups, and John Cowgill, an early-stage investor focused on AI-enabled security and data protection, discuss venture strategies. They cover how their roles complement each other, what they look for in founders at seed and Series A, common founder mistakes, founder-led sales, and AI-driven disruption in vulnerability and SaaS security.

Today’s guest is Ben Colman, CEO & Co-Founder of Reality Defender, a Deepfake Detection & Protection company. Ben is a serial entrepreneur with a knack for identifying trends early. His entrepreneurial journey began with a startup that harnessed blockchain technology for voting. Today, he is leveraging AI to tackle Deepfake threats. In this episode, we cover: Ben’s learnings from working with cybersecurity leader Phil Venables How Reality Defender is tackling the pressing challenges of Deepfake threats The story behind winning Innovation Sandbox and the opportunities (and challenges) it unlocked with a Fortune 10 firm Real-world use cases, including achieving a false positive rate of less than 0.2% with a Top 5 bank Steps businesses can take to mitigate themselves against deepfake risks Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benpcolman/  Reality Defender: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reality-defender/  Steffen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/  Aspiron Search: https://aspironsearch.com/  Contact us here - info@aspironsearch.comSign up for our Newsletter: https://cyberbytes-thenewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Today’s guest is Ian Webster, CEO & Co-Founder of Promptfoo, a red teaming tool designed to secure Gen AI applications. In this episode, we cover: Ian’s evolution from shipping Gen AI products as an engineer to launching a cybersecurity company. The fascinating origin of Promptfoo, which began as an open-source project. The story of Victim #1 of the infamous "Grandma Jailbreak." How significant mentors played a role in shaping Ian’s journey. Key takeaways from Ian’s first startup experience. The latest AI trends Ian is observing on the ground. Ian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianww/  Promptfoo: https://www.linkedin.com/company/promptfoo/  Steffen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/  Aspiron Search: https://aspironsearch.com/  Contact us here - info@aspironsearch.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://cyberbytes-thenewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Just two weeks out of stealth mode, Twine Security has made waves, securing a $12M Seed round led by Dell Technologies Capital and Ten Eleven Ventures. Oliver Legg, Co-Founder of Aspiron Search, had the privilege of sitting down with CEO & Co-founder Benny Porat to discuss his journey and how Twine Security is set to reshape the future of cybersecurity. After spending a decade building Claroty into a leading security brand, Benny brings unparalleled expertise to Twine. This podcast was his first-ever appearance, giving us a rare glimpse into the emotional highs and challenges of founding—and successfully exiting—a groundbreaking startup. 🎙️ In this episode, we explore: Why AI isn’t magic—it’s the people behind it who create the magic Twine’s mission to address the toughest challenges faced by cybersecurity teams How Twine’s debut AI agent, Alex, is revolutionizing Identity and Access Management (IAM) for enterprises The lessons Benny learned at Claroty and his ambitious plans to scale Twine with a fresh perspective With AI agents poised to tackle the full spectrum of cybersecurity issues, the future is bright for Benny and his team. Don’t miss this exciting deep dive into the cutting-edge of cybersecurity innovation! Benny's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/benny-porat-95039730/ Twine Security - https://www.linkedin.com/company/twinesecurity/ Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/ Aspiron Search - https://aspironsearch.com/

From criminology to Venture Capital, Warren “Bunny” Weiss has had one of the most fascinating careers to date, including working undercover with Houston Police to being sought out by Steve Jobs. In this episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, Joe and Warren sit down to dive into Warren’s fascinating career journey and the insights he’s gathered along the way. Joe and Bunny explore several topics, including: His early success at Equifax and Management Science America Bunny’s unique path from studying criminology and working undercover with the Houston Police Department to finding his passion in the world of technology His time working with Steve Jobs - a pivotal experience that shaped his understanding of building and scaling businesses His commitment to philanthropy, supporting his brother’s charity, the Weiss Scholarship Foundation, which provides educational opportunities for children Westwave Capital’s investment philosophy Warren’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/warren-weiss-78a85a42/ WestWave Capital: https://www.linkedin.com/company/westwave/ Joseph’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybercoops/ Aspiron Search: https://aspironsearch.com/  Contact us here - info@aspironsearch.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://cyberbytes-thenewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Today’s guest is Dor Sarig, CEO & Co-Founder of Pillar Security. Steffen and Dor sat down to discuss everything from AI and Security through to a real-world analysis of attacks from The State of Attacks on Gen AI Report that Pillar Security recently published. In this episode, we cover: • Dor’s background as a curious kid who got into hacking • Why Dor founded Pillar • The changing software development landscape • Key findings from The State of Attacks on Gen AI Report • Real AI Security use cases • The future for AI Security Dor’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsarig/ Pillar Security: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pillarsecurity/ Steffen’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/ Aspiron Search: https://aspironsearch.com/ Contact us here - info@aspironsearch.com Sign up for our Newsletter: https://cyberbytes-thenewsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Today's guest is Amir Gil, CRO at Siga OT. In today's episode we discuss a decision a CISO had to make which led to the founding ideas of Siga, a recent double product launch over in Atlanta ICSCS convention and a deep dive into how Siga operate and pitch their products.  Tune in to learn about; Amir’s background in Engineering, Product Management and his years of leading and growing sales revenue. The critical 50/50 decision a CISO had to make which led to the idea of founding SIGA A true look into the products from Amir and how he demonstrates this too a customer / prospect The recent double product launch in ICSCS Atlanta which has bolstered Siga OT capabilities  How Siga are making innovative decisions to stay ahead of new trends / laws in the OT world. If you would like to feature in the new OT CyberBytes series then please get in touch at info@aspironsearch.com Amir’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amir-gil-a925881/ Siga OT’s LInkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigaotsolutions/ Ben’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-gascoigne-aa973317b/ Aspiron Search LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/

Medical and Cybersecurity have endless comparisons. For Harry Thomas, CTO & Co-Founder of Frenos, the ultimate journey from Nurse to OT Security Founder was driven by his desire to help and protect people.  In today’s episode of CyberBytes: The Podcast, Harry and Oliver talk about Harry's unusual journey to founding a security company and what Frenos are doing to change the game in the industrial security world.  • What is a Zero Impact Security Assessment Platform and why it’s so important to OT companies  • The impact of having the right advisors and the impact people like Rob Lee can have  • The rocky lessons Harry has learned from leading large teams to running a small company  • Their involvement in the DataTribe Cybersecurity Startup Challenge Harry's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-j-thomas/  Frenos - https://www.linkedin.com/company/frenos-inc/  Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/  Aspiron Search - https://aspironsearch.com/