The Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing Podcast
dope.security Unplugged with CEO and Founder Kunal Agarwal
He’s fashionable, creative, and the dopest CEO/founder…he’s Kunal Agarwal of dope.security, the Fly Direct Secure Web Gateway! The hosts and Kunal unpack his unique journey and unique approach to GTM - from his time at Symantec and Forcepoint, to the inspiration behind the fashion-forward branding o
The Keys to Successful Cybersecurity Products with Nicholas Muy and guest co-host Ross Haleliuk
As the podcast that keeps things fresh, this week our co-hosts Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez are handing over the reins to a guest host who is quite well-known: the author of the viral cyber bestseller Cyber for Builders, Ross Haleliuk! Ross is joined by the Chief Security Officer (CSO/CISO) at
Beekeeper Meets Codekeeper with Cody Browning
Today we are Buzzzzzzing Through in Cybersecurity Marketing, bringing you not just the buzz on cybersecurity but literal buzzing too! Meet Cody Browning, a Territory Account Executive at LogRhythm and an avid beekeeper. Cody shares how his peaceful pastime of beekeeping intersects with the high-stak
Creating New Cyber Categories with CMO Michael Yehoshua
From the worlds of fashion photography to heavy metal to cybersecurity today, we sit down with Michael Yehoshua, CMO at Holistic Cyber and SAGE Cyber. Michael not only shares his transition into cyber, but also explains how he created his own playground by establishing a new category within Gartner—
Mastering Marketing Mayhem with Pam Cobb
This week, get ready to laugh until it hurts because we might just have our funniest episode ever. Earthquakes and spreadsheets are the names of the game as we welcome Pam Cobb, the hilariously jet-lagged (for this episode, not permanently, folks!) Director of Content Security at Akamai. Join hosts
Wiz’s Strategic Events with Jasmin Ozeri
This week, we are talking about all things cybersecurity events with Jasmin Ozeri, Strategic Events Manager at Wiz. While co-host Maria Velasquez couldn't join us, host Gianna Whitver explores how Jasmin brings creativity and strategic thinking to one of the hottest cloud security companies around.
Decoding Cyber Marketing with Illumio’s CMO, Gautam Mahendru
Today, the one and only Gautam Mehandru, CMO at Illumio, joins Maria and Gianna!. In this episode, we crack open Gautam's playbook as he shares his insights and guides us through the complexities of marketing in cybersecurity. We'll explore everything from Gautam's unique journey from engineering ro
Building Island’s Brand with Ari Yablok
What if there was a browser designed as an enterprise workspace from the outset? Imagine integrating all essential tools—spanning security, IT, and productivity—directly into the workspace where people operate. That is exactly what Island does, and when the brand came out of stealth in February 2022
Cyber Social Media Strategies with Matt Mullan
This week, we're diving deep into the world of social media with none other than Matt Mullan, the Senior Social Media Manager at Illumio, a pioneering zero-trust segmentation company. Matt brings a treasure trove of insights from his journey—from starting in sales to mastering the art of social medi
Threat Research and Marketing are Friends! with Tricia Howard
Enter the Cyber Guardians Galaxy! Yes, you heard that right! A universe where every byte and bit is a star in the digital cosmos, and lurking in the vast expanse are cosmic threats, darker than the void of space itself. But fear not, for we have our very own assembly of Avengers, the valiant warrior
Art of Cyber Defense: Insights from a Theatrical Minded CISO with Kayne McGladrey
Prepare to laugh until your stomach hurts with our most hilarious episode yet, featuring the one and only theater kid turned cybersecurity guru, Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof. Join us for a rollercoaster of emotions as we dive into the absurdity of security info in 10K filings, engage in
How Palo Alto Networks is Leading with Optimism in Cybersecurity Marketing with Navneet Singh
It's refreshing to hear, especially in the world of AI, that the human element remains crucial. "There's no such thing as B2B marketing; it's B2H: Business to Human," because ultimately, humans are the ones making the decisions, says our guest, Navneet Singh, Vice President of Marketing for the Netw
The Journey of 'Cyber for Builders' with Ross Haleliuk.
The author of the viral cyber bestseller Cyber for Builders joins us today! If you ever wanted to write a book, but couldn’t overcome time constraints, procrastination, or even resources, then this episode is tailor-made just for you. Meet Ross Haleliuk, Best Selling Author of Cyber for Builders, He
Lemons into Lemonade: Life After Layoff with Jennifer Leggio.
Just like Beyoncé transformed adversity into triumph with her iconic album, Lemonade, our guest this week masterfully turns lemons into the sweetest lemonade. In an economy where the mere thought of a layoff can be scary, thinking about the next steps can be daunting. Yet, Jennifer Leggio returns wi
How to Build Community Around Phishing with Dennis Legori.
Nearly 1.2% of all emails sent are malicious, which translates to 3.4 billion phishing emails daily. For every 4,200 emails sent, 1 would be a phishing scam. Dennis Legori, the Associate Director of Security Awareness and Digital Communications at Carrier, is working to make malicious phishing campa
Inside the Mind of a CISO with Joe Evangelisto.
In today's episode, Gianna and Maria are joined by a seasoned CISO from NetSPI, Joe Evangelisto. Joe shares his insights into the cybersecurity industry's challenges AND his passion for baking! Stay tuned to hear what organizations he recommends for support for CISOs, how to use content switching to
The Cyber Evangelist Turned Cyber Founder, with Benjamin Bohman.
This week Gianna and Maria are joined by Benjamin Bohman, CTO and Founder of Stratishield AI. Benjamin has a background that includes cybersecurity engineering and evangelism, emphasizing the importance of understanding business outcomes in cybersecurity. Benjamin and the hosts discuss public speaki
What is a Phantom CISO? With Mishaal Khan.
Mishaal Khan, a serial entrepreneur, author, security expert, and VC shares his journey, from growing up around computers to becoming a cybersecurity expert and author of the book "The Phantom CISO." Listen to hear insights from the security practitioner’s point of view on marketing, brand-building,
BIG NEWS! We’re Joining the CyberWire Network, Powered by N2K!
This week, we announce that the Cybersecurity Marketing Society’s Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing podcast is joining the CyberWire network, powered by N2K. Yes, you heard that right! In this episode, hosts Gianna and Maria are joined by Bennett Moe, Vice President of Content & Strategy a
Stop Thinking Statistics Tell Your Story! With Mitch Mayne
This week Gianna and Maria are joined by Mitch Mayne, Cybersecurity communicator and incident responder. Mitch talks about his career journey, and his philosophy on storytelling in cybersecurity while weaving in an important conversation about mental health in cybersecurity!
How to Make a Viral Meme for Cybersecurity with Dean Pe’er
In this episode, Dean Pe'er, Head of Product Marketing at Entitle, joins Maria and Gianna to discuss his viral meme. Several months ago, Dean posted a meme on LinkedIn about admin privileges, which promptly went viral. Within four days of the meme being posted, it had acquired over 130,000 reaction
Unlocking Product Marketing Strategies with Andy Tzortzinis
In this episode, Andy Tzortzinis, product positioning and messaging mentor, joins Maria and Gianna to discuss product marketing. Andy’s introduction to cybersecurity was several years ago as the Director of Marketing for a small startup where he wore many hats. From this experience, he gained firs
Episode Replay: Is Your Marketing Annoying to Security Folks? How to Fix It with Dani Woolf
CyberMarketingCon2023 has wrapped, and we are so grateful for the support we received from our speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees. The week was jam-packed with networking and education, from demand gen and AI to CISO perspectives and vendo...
Replay Episode: Life After Layoff With Amy Fair
Layoffs are always stressful. You can never truly be ready for it, but you have to pick up the pieces after it happens. During our podcast hiatus for CyberMarketingCon2023, we are replaying the “Life After Layoff With Amy Fair” episode. Our hosts Gianna and Maria sit down with guest Amy Fair, Conte
