Business Security Weekly (Audio)

The 2026 Verizon DBIR has arrived and the results are in... Even with a substantial increase in Exploitation of Vulnerabilities, All Credential Abuse is still the top initial access vector for breaches, which means the human is still the weakest link. Why haven't security awareness training and phishing campaigns worked?
Robert Siciliano, Architect of of The Strategic Human Firewall™ at ProtectNow, joins Business Security Weekly to explore why humans, not hackers, are the ultimate deciding factor in organizational security. The industry needs to shift from security awareness to security appreciation. Robert will discuss:
How you can build a culture that actually protects your people, your data, and your operations in an era of AI deception.
Why most companies are still performing 'Security Theater'—checking boxes and hoping for the best—instead of driving genuine behavior change.
How Trust and Denial quietly fuel most disasters, why interactive training is the only way to make the lessons stick, and how leaders can scale this entire framework without needing a Hollywood budget.
Segment Resources:
https://protectnowllc.com/ai-cyber-security-keynote-speaker/
In the leadership and communications segment, Should CEOs Be Held Personally Accountable for Cyber Attacks?, Placing communication at the center of every leadership transition, AI isn't solving cybersecurity workforce woes, and more!
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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-453

The browser has become the primary gateway to work, data, and AI. In this episode, Arunesh Chandra, Head of Product, Microsoft Edge for Business at Microsoft Edges for Business, will discuss why security and IT teams are rethinking the role of the browser and what sets Edge for Business apart as a secure, enterprise-ready solution. Arunesh cover how built-in security, native integration with existing IT tools, and centralized management can simplify operations, reduce risk, and support modern work across managed devices, BYOD, and contractors. A must listen for IT pros and security experts navigating browser sprawl and AI adoption.
This segment is sponsored by Microsoft Edge for Business. Visit https://securityweekly.com/edgeforbusiness to learn more about them!
In the leadership and communications segment, CISO role changes as cyber-risk appetites in the C-suite grow, AI is exposing the biggest weakness in cybersecurity: We never built a health model. Until now!, 6 Ways Leaders Harness Stress, and more!
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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-452

AI is reshaping innovation as businesses embed it into core operations and move more processes online. This transformation is often seen as a tradeoff between innovation and data risk, but that assumption is wrong. Businesses can innovate and scale in the AI era while maintaining strong data security, ensuring protection, compliance, and control remain intact.
Segment Resources:
Check out these assets from Fortra for more information around Data Security for AI.
Learn more about our Data Security suite: https://www.fortra.com/solutions/data-protection
Get the ungated guide: Secure AI Innovation > https://www.fortra.com/resources/guides/secure-ai-innovation
Read the blog: Staying Compliant While Using AI: What CISOs Need to Know https://www.fortra.com/blog/staying-compliant-while-using-ai-what-cisos-need-know
This segment is sponsored by Fortra. Visit https://securityweekly.com/fortra to learn more about them!
In the leadership and communications segment, Lost in translation: Cybersecurity board reporting for CISOs, AI may finally unlock the cyber budgets CISOs have wanted for years, How People Actually Get to the C-Suite in S&P 500 Companies, and more!
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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-451

The ultimate goal, scale a company to $100M and go IPO. Easier said than done. We've seen some make it and others that get stuck. What's he difference?
Joshua Gould, CEO at thebigword, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to scale to $100M. From startup to platform, Joshua helps us understand the challenges and how to address them. If you're a founder looking to scale, this is an interview you can't miss.
Segment Resources:
https://en-gb.thebigword.com/
http://www.youtube.com/@Exec_Craft
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuadgould/
In the Security Money segment, the Security Weekly Index and NASDAQ set new records. After CyberArk's acquisition, the Security Weekly Index is now comprised of the following 24 companies:
SAIL Sailpoint Inc PANW Palo Alto Networks Inc CHKP Check Point Software Technologies Ltd RBRK Rubrik Inc GEN Gen Digital Inc FTNT Fortinet Inc AKAM Akamai Technologies Inc FFIV F5 Inc ZS Zscaler Inc OSPN Onespan Inc LDOS Leidos Holdings Inc QLYS Qualys Inc NTSK Netskope Inc
TENB Tenable Holdings Inc OKTA Okta Inc S SentinelOne Inc NET Cloudflare Inc CRWD Crowdstrike Holdings Inc NTCT NetScout Systems Inc VRNS Varonis Systems Inc RPD Rapid7 Inc FSLY Fastly Inc RDWR Radware Ltd ATEN A10 Networks Inc
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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-450

RSA Conference (RSAC) 2026, the 35th annual flagship event for cybersecurity, drew over 43,500 attendees, featuring more than 600 exhibitors, 570+ sessions, and 700+ speakers from 104 countries. It generated 370 million social media impressions. With this size and reach, what should security leaders expect when they attend?
Joseph Blankenship, Vice President, Research Director at Forrester Research, and Adrian Sanabria, host of Enterprise Security Weekly, join Business Security Weekly for a special recording from RSAC 2026. This pre-recorded session was filmed live from the conference on March 24, 2026. We discuss what security leaders will see, what they should expect from attending, and a few predictions for the future.
If you didn't attend the conference, don't worry, this is a great way to get an inside view. And maybe it helps you decide to attend next year.
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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-449