About Aaron Worthman In this episode of Risk Grustlers, Aaron Worthman, a seasoned leader in the cybersecurity realm, joins us. With over 25 years of experience and currently serving as a Board Member, as well as holding positions as (acting) CIO & CSO at Spire One, Aaron's career trajectory embodies adaptability and forward-thinking.  Aaron’s journey from hands-on operational roles to strategic leadership positions offers invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of risk management in today's digital landscape. Description The winding path of growth in risk management inv ..read more

Joining us on the ninth episode of our podcast Risk Grustlers is none other than sec-savvy Akshay Ahuja, the Principal of Information Security at M2P Fintech. He’s not just your average security guru; he's the kind of cybersecurity wizard who makes firewalls feel inadequate! Akshay started his journey as an electronics and communication engineer, but he threw caution to the wind and embarked on a quest to chase his cybersecurity dreams. Fast  forward over a decade, and he's become a bona fide legend in the cybersecurity realm. About Akshay Ahuja Akshay Ahuja vividly recounts his unique ..read more

Stepping into the spotlight in the tenth episode of our Risk Grustlers podcast is Shashank Karincheti, the Senior Manager of Compliance Engineering at Razorpay and the mastermind behind Razorpay’s cutting-edge IT GRC. His unquenchable thirst for knowledge shines through his impressive collection of certifications, showcasing his unwavering commitment to staying on top of the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. With boundless curiosity and unwavering passion for infosec, Shashank is the ideal guide for anyone looking to explore this fascinating field. About Shashank Karincheti In this capti ..read more

Renae Martin, whose love for information security developed in a rather unorthodox way, is joining us for our seventh episode of Risk Grustlers! Her journey as a journalist turned senior technical program manager is one full of interesting pathways, anecdotes, and challenges.  Tune in as Renae shares the inside stories from her years of experience tackling several security projects!  About Renae Drawn by the excitement of the early 2000s tech landscape, Renae chose to transition from an entirely different field - journalism to the cybersecurity industry. In this episode, we are unc ..read more

Risk management isn't all crunchy and rigid - GRC teams and individuals deal with several professional difficulties, fears, and uncertainties that impact their risk decisions. But what is being done about it? Oftentimes, GRC professionals on the crunchy side have to carry out softer tasks that require things like behavior changes across teams, which in turn require steps to be taken. What does the bridge between this gap look like? Join us as we learn about what the soft and squishy side of GRC entails with Jason and also understand the impact his organization - kinkou.org has been having on ..read more

 There are a bowlful of acronyms that have entered the cybersecurity industry in the last few years, and in this episode, Gary expands on why exactly it is important to identify the most critical things first: the BASICS. Are you doing the basics correctly? Or are you simply on a barrage of vendors to help you identify the risk areas? Do you have data lying around in a sweet nest bucket for attackers? Join us as we interview Gary Hunter, the Executive Director and Deputy Information Security Officer of Cybersecurity at The Walt Disney Company where he discusses how to strike a bala ..read more

Join us as Ross Haleliuk, Head of Product at LimaCharlie breaks down the notion of complexity that surrounds cybersecurity. Ross's journey into cybersecurity began with a unique path. He had been involved in various tech fields for over a decade, including e-commerce, retail, and financial technology. He joined a cybersecurity startup as a product leader despite his initial hesitation due to the complexity and jargon associated with the field. And this episode uncovers exactly that. With a rather refreshing take on the cybersecurity landscape today, Ross is de-romanticizing the complexity ..read more

Building a security team, let alone scaling it, is no small feat; there are several layers and factors to consider. In this episode, Satya shares with us his experience of building teams across different environments and some core concerns he makes sure to address. Moving along, the conversation also tackles the question of how much growth-stage companies should invest in security, with special attention on the kind of messaging that they should be focusing on first. There is a sharp distinction between feeling secure and being secure - an approach that Satya uses to determine which side of ..read more

There’s no straight-line path to growing in Risk Management. There are uncertainties and the burden of constantly avoiding obsolescence. But it’s also rewarding. How? With effective cyber risk management. Welcome to the first episode of Risk Grustlers Podcast! Prepare to be enlightened and awakened as Davis Hake, co-founder of Resilience, unravels the dynamic evolution of the insurance domain and how its behaviour-changing nature can influence risk management. Learn the importance of early buyer engagement, how you can strike a balance between listening to ‘users’ as well as understanding th ..read more

Taking a slight departure from our regular themes of exploring the journeys of Risk Grustlers, we’re here with an on-demand podcast with the one and only, Walter Haydock, Founder and CEO of StackAware, to demystify and dig into the role of responsibility in today’s AI threat landscape.  In this episode, Walter gives us a crash course on all things LLM – from listing the  differences between using a self-hosted LLM and a third-party LLM to explaining the top five risks to watch out for while using them.  Application developers are often overwhelmed with the bundle of resources ..read more