Best Joshua Schaffer Podcasts (2025)

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S7E22 - A Conversation with Jim Bradfield 28:46

4h ago28:46

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Jim Bradfield is the CEO/Director at NAS Wireless. He is an experienced, innovative, visionary, professional CEO; leader, handler, cleaner, and mentor, with a demonstrated history of successfully completing high profile, complex, mission critical and stealth projects in the information technology and services industry. He has an MBA from the Univer…

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S7E20 - A Conversation with Linda Finck 10:15

7d ago10:15

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The views and opinions of the speaker do not represent the views and opinions of the FDIC. From ISACA Middle Tennessee Conference March 2025. Linda Finck was hired by the FDIC in December 1989 and currently serves as a Senior IT Examiner in the FDIC Dallas Region. She has: - 30+ years experience in the financial services industry (working for a nat…

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S7E21 - A Conversation with David Kim 30:41

7d ago30:41

30:41

David Kim (DK) is a trusted advisor as an AI, GRC, cybersecurity, and PCI DSS consultant and currently sits on Technical Advisory Boards, Governance Boards. He has centered his entire career around IT topics such as telecommunications, data networking, VoIP, unified communications, network management, information systems security, regulatory compli…

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S7E19 - A Conversation with Thomas Marr 28:40

14d ago28:40

28:40

As featured in Top Cyber News Magazine's 2022 40 Under 40, Thomas Marr is an experienced information security professional with a lengthy history of supporting organizations ranging from tech startups to Fortune 500 companies to the United States Department of Defense (DoD). Thomas is also a proud veteran of the United States Army where he served o…

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S7E18 - A Conversation with Adam Malone 12:13

21d ago12:13

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From the Middle Tennessee ISACA Conference March 19, 2025. Adam Malone is a Leadership Consultant at The Tenacious Operator, a Leadership Consultancy with a focus on developing teams, not solely individuals. He works with Professional Services firms like Accountants, Engineers & Lawyers, Regional Banks, other small to medium businesses. In addition…

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S7E17 - A Conversation with Joshua Crumbaugh 26:42

26d ago26:42

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Joshua Crumbaugh joins us for a special Thursday edition of The Virtual CISO Moment. With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, he is the CEO of PhishFirewall, a company that helps organizations solve their phishing problem. He has a credential in Offensive Security and has published a book on cybersecurity education and awareness. Join us …

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S7E16 - A Conversation with Sean Goodwin 25:39

28d ago25:39

25:39

As a Principal in the DenSecure team at Wolf & Company, P.C., Sean Goodwin leads and executes cybersecurity projects for clients across various industries, including healthcare, financial services, and retail. He has over a decade of experience in cybersecurity and information security and holds several credentials, such as GSE #271, CISSP, CISA, G…

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S7E15 - A Conversation with Chris Camacho 27:37

1M ago27:37

27:37

Chris Camacho is the Co-Founder and COO of Abstract Security. Abstract Security collects and routes data from cloud sources (such as AWS CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs and GCP Audit Logs), removes unwanted noise, performs optimization, threat enrichment and normalizes data to OCSF schema in real-time before routing it to any SIEM or data lake of y…

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S7E14 - A Conversation with John J Masserini 30:58

1M ago30:58

30:58

John Masserini is the founder and managing partner of SentiCon Security, the voice behind the award-winning blog Chronicles of a CISO, and a founding member of BSides South Florida. He also is the creator of the popular and very useful NIST Cyber Security Framework Maturity Toolkit, available on GitHub. He brings his years of experience as a CISO a…

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S7E13 - A Conversation with Tyler Bartley 30:01

2M ago30:01

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Tyler Bartley is a Cybersecurity Engineer at Critical Start. Join us as we discuss the benefits of taking a break to rediscover your passion, the risk o SMBs of unqualified personnel, and how music can help bring stress down.

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S7E12 - A Conversation with Dylan Evans 34:32

2M ago34:32

34:32

Dylan Evans is the Workstream Owner at Simple Salt. They stop internet crime and demystify security for businesses with a lot to lose by explaining exactly how internet crime practically threatens business health and goals, and the easiest and most effective things you can do about it. Join us for a fascinating discussion as we dive into how we as …

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S7E11 - A Conversation with Ryan Burch 30:02

2M ago30:02

30:02

With over 23 years of experience in the IT industry, Ryan Burch is a seasoned and versatile leader with a proven track record of planning, executing, and delivering complex and innovative IT solutions that align with organizational goals. He is passionate about empowering teams, streamlining operations, and ensuring high standards of quality, secur…

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S7E10 - A Conversation with Bob Davis 28:16

2M ago28:16

28:16

Bob Davis joins us on a special episode to celebrate three years and 184 conversations on The Virtual CISO Moment. Bob is the Partner / Chief Information Security Officer of Franklin CISO Partners, LLC. Franklin CISO Partners provides virtual, fractional, and interim Chief Information Security Officer services to small and medium-sized clients in h…

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S7E9 - SMB SME Series - Cary Johnson and Security Awareness Third Party Audits 22:01

2M ago22:01

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In the first installment of the SMB SME Series, phishing awareness training SME Cary Johnson discusses the need for third-party audits of security awareness programs. As he noted in a recent LinkedIn post https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7293297179073392644-dJ6P/ "Cybersecurity awareness programs will never truly be effective if we continue …

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S7E8 - A Conversation with Michael Zambotti 30:41

2M ago30:41

30:41

Mr. Michael Zambotti is a cybersecurity educator and consultant with extensive experience in the finance and legal industries. Michael teaches courses on governance, risk and compliance (GRC), cybercrime, and foundational cybersecurity classes at Saint Francis University. His practical experience and academic background uniquely position him to pro…

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S7E7 - A Conversation with Daniel Burgoon 27:51

3M ago27:51

27:51

Dan Burgoon is the Founder and On-Demand CISO at k2 Cybersecurity Advisory, an agency that helps organizations transform cybersecurity, risk, and compliance from liability to market differentiator. They provide executive-level security leadership, helping companies protect data, ensure compliance, and mitigate risks—without the cost of a full-time …

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S7E6 - A Conversation with Alexander Bates 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

Alex Bates is the Director of Information Security at Sinch. He is a business-minded and strategic information security leader with 13+ years of experience in technology and cybersecurity, including 10+ years leading global teams of up to 30 professionals. He is known for bringing teams and ideas together to achieve strong results in high-pressure …

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S7E5 - A Conversation with Adam Evans 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

Adam Evans is the AVP Information Security Officer for Generations Bank. He is a dedicated technologist with a passion for information security and 15+ years experience. He discusses AI, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure management or any related topics, and welcomes collaboration and networking opportunities with fellow professionals who share a pa…

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S7E4 - A Conversation with Jake McCoy 29:06

3M ago29:06

29:06

With over a decade of experience in the technology field, Jake McCoy, Founder of Hire A Geek Online, is passionate about learning and applying new software and hardware solutions to meet the needs of his clients. He has successfully completed multiple projects for small and medium businesses, as well as individual customers, delivering high-quality…

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S7E3 - A Conversation with Josh Bruyning 32:41

4M ago32:41

32:41

Josh Bruyning is the Executive Producer and Co-Founder at Bruyning Media, where creative storytelling transforms technical jargon into engaging podcasts that resonate with audiences. His educational foundation in English and Information Security Systems from the University of Minnesota and Metro State University, respectively, underpins my approach…

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S7E2 - A Conversation with Courtney Hans 30:20

4M ago30:20

30:20

Courtney Hans is the VP of Services for Amtrust Cyber. However, she wasn't always in cybersecurity. As an adventure travel guide, she traveled the world delivering bespoke, life-changing experiences. The flexibility, curiosity, and relentless customer-focus required have shaped my professional choices and achievements ever since. Join us as we disc…

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S7E1 - A Conversation with Angelo Rysbrack 29:11

4M ago29:11

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We kick off season seven with an engaging conversation with Angelo Rysbrack, founder of Pronidus. Pronidus' mission is to serve as the indispensable bridge between IT professionals and auditors or consultants, fostering a culture of shared knowledge, robust security and continuous improvement. Pronidus translate complex security challenges into act…

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S6E61 - A Conversation with Pete Strouse 28:10

4M ago28:10

28:10

Pete Strouse, CEO and Founder of InfoSec Connect, joins us for our last conversation of 2024. He has 10 years of experience recruiting in the cybersecurity industry, from technical engineering and architecture positions, to offensive security, DFIR, and security compliance. Join us as we dive into the cyber talent market challenges and opportunitie…

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S6E60 - A Conversation with Aaron Bostick 25:18

4M ago25:18

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Aaron M. Bostick is a seasoned CISSP-certified professional with 16+ years of expertise in IT Operations and Information Security Program Management. He excels in the implementation of ISO-27001, SOC-2, PCI, NIST 800-171, and CMMC security frameworks. During his tenure in leadership positions, including Deputy CISO at ThriveDX (formerly HackerU) an…

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S6E59 - A Conversation with Brian Montgomery 26:19

5M ago26:19

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Brian Montgomery is a hands-on technical expert and Army leader with 6+ years of penetration testing, telecommunication and network security, as well as intrusion detection experience. He is a team player with excellent communication skills, superior quality of work, and character. Today's episode includes military experience that helped him in his…

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S6E58 - A Conversation with Troy Crabtree 25:14

5M ago25:14

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Serial entrepreneur and tech leader Troy Crabtree joins us for the 171th discussion on The Virtual CISO Moment. Currently the CTO for Parking Management Company, he has a long, distinguished, and continuing career in technology, which includes a stint working with me at Middle Tennessee State University roughly 25 years ago. Join us as we talk tech…

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S6E57 - Tech Talk - Jim Bradfield 15:58

5M ago15:58

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Jim Bradfield, CEO of NAS Wireless, recently joined me on Tech Talk on NowMedia. You can catch other discussions with him and other tech pros every Thursday at 4 PM Central. https://nowmedia.tv/

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S6E56 - A Conversation with John Martin 32:05

5M ago32:05

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John Martin is an accomplished cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience driving strategic initiatives, optimizing IT operations, and mitigating risks for complex organizations across on-premise and cloud infrastructures. He has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, implementing robust security frameworks, and deliver…

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S5E55 - A Conversation with Stephan Timler 31:58

6M ago31:58

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Stephan Timler is an Inside Sales Rep - Strategic Accounts (Communications, Media, Technology and Manufacturing) for Splunk. As such, he is responsible for sourcing and advancing opportunities from strategic accounts using multi-channel prospecting, relationship building, analytical skills and discovery skills. We discussed the role and importance …

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S6E54 - A Conversation with Ryan Gallagher 29:51

6M ago29:51

29:51

Ryan Gallagher is Attorney at and Co-Owner of Ritter Gallagher. Ritter Gallagher advises organizations across virtually all industries on data privacy and cybersecurity compliance, planning and response, working closely with corporate in-house privacy professionals and information security teams to meet regulatory obligations and develop policies a…

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S6E53 - Introduction to Tech Talk 28:48

6M ago28:48

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In this episode, I introduce Tech Talk, a new show on NowMedia TV. Dr. Byron Reese, author of The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity and Dr. Pamela Gay, Senior Scientist at Planetary Science Institute joined me on my first episode that aired in October. Get a taste for Tech Talk and catch full episodes very Th…

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S6E52 - A Conversation with Lucas Gates 31:26

6M ago31:26

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Lucas Gates is a Managing partner with Triton Infosec's Cyber Security Practice. In this role, he partners with clients to identify risks to modern-day threats through penetration testing, web application vulnerability testing, social engineering and network vulnerability assessments. He has vast experience in all types of technical security testin…

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S6E51 - A Conversation with Heather Wallander 27:06

7M ago27:06

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Are you facing or have you dealt with discrimination or retribution in the workplace? Heather Wallander is the founder of JustiProof. JustiProof is more than just an application – it's a solution for anyone facing discrimination or retaliation, especially those who no idea where or how to fight back. Even if you have never been in a toxic work envi…

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S6E50 - A Conversation with Sheryl Benedict 29:33

7M ago29:33

29:33

Sheryl Benedict is a PCI DSS enthusiast and information security and compliance leader with over 25+ years of experience in providing various services for companies ranging from small private companies to Fortune 50 / 500 Global Organizations. She is also one of 24 globally renowned PCI SSC women in payments leaders in the payments industry. She wa…

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S6E49 - A Conversation with Cary Johnson 31:48

7M ago31:48

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Cary Johnson has developed a fully managed phishing awareness and auditing program that provides true value to phishing simulations. Legacy phishing simulators lack a performance measurement framework that undeniably measures impact. His innovative performance measurement framework establishes true baselines and resets them monthly to provide objec…

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S6E48 - A Conversation with Kodjo Hogan 30:17

7M ago30:17

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Kodjo Hogan is an experienced Information Security Professional boasting a wealth of Operational and Project Management experience. He has 10+ years of experience leading teams of 10+ staff members. He has been integral to award-winning projects with annual budgets ranging from $100K-$5.7M. He possesses a dynamic mix of experience offering a unique…

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S6E47 - A Conversation with Matthew Quammen 25:57

7M ago25:57

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Matthew Quammen's journey in cyber security dates to dial-up internet and AOL accounts. He has seen first hand the disastrous effects of Data Loss. His father was a blue-collar business owner who lost a significant portion of the value of his life's work due to a Data Loss Event. He is passionate about working with the right partners to help compan…

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S6E46 - A Conversation with Warner Moore 27:19

8M ago27:19

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Since the very first days of the Internet, Warner Moore has been part of tech. His love for technology and for building things, for easily and effectively sharing information, and for communicating with people across the world are why he is dedicated to helping companies improve their tech. As the founder of Gamma Force, a large part of what he doe…

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S6E45 - Authors Series 2 - Mark Burnette 32:27

8M ago32:27

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Mark Burnette is the Chief Growth officer for LBMC and the author of Risky Business: Cybersecurity Leadership the Right Way. Driving growth (increased revenue) has been an important part of his career. During his 30+ years in the professional world, he has helped start and build service lines for three major professional service firms, led a boutiq…

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S6E44 - A Conversation with Shane Simmons 24:43

8M ago24:43

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Shane Simmons is the Senior Director IT Security, Global Lending Services LLC. As a seasoned IT executive with over a decade of experience, he specializes in driving cybersecurity and information technology strategies that transform organizations. His expertise as both a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) …

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S6E43 - A Conversation with Pius Emmanuel Papka 27:00

8M ago27:00

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Pius Emmanuel Papka is a Malware Engineer (Internship) with the Army War College, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. We discuss his reasons for entering the cybersecurity field, serving his country, and his desired career growth path. He also provided some tips to me about Football (Soccer to Americans). Finally, he provides the answer to t…

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S6E42 - A Conversation with Matthew Harvey 27:12

9M ago27:12

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Matthew Harvey an information security professional with both deep and wide experience in the field of computers and networking. He has been in the computer business full-time since 1997, and has done a little bit of everything. He has expertise in everything from intrusion detection and malware analysis to Cisco LAN and WAN internetworking configu…

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S6E41 - A Conversation with Praj Prayag-Deb 29:12

9M ago29:12

29:12

Praj Prayag-Debis the founder of Cyberpink Advisors, offering information security consulting services to small and midsized businesses. She is an influential tech-savvy Cybersecurity and Technology risk executive and a strategic leader with a demonstrated track record of building successful Cybersecurity and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) …

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S6E40 - A Conversation with Matthew Webster 30:05

9M ago30:05

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With more than 25 years of IT and Security experience, it is safe to say that information security is Matthew Webster's passion. Whether it is giving presentations to various members of the IT and Security community, providing direction to various organizations, or formerly leading as a CISO, helping companies transform their practice one company a…

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S6E39 - Conversation with Mike Burns 26:10

9M ago26:10

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Mike Burns is the Security Manager at Amberjack Global. He has been working within IT and security since the mid 90's. During his time he have been fortunate to work for both really niche small local firms no one will know, to working with the biggest names in Banking, Aero, Manufacturing and Defence, and managed operational security for one of UK …

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S6E38 - A Conversation with Jeffrey Wheatman 26:29

10M ago26:29

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Jeffrey Wheatman is SVP, Cyber Risk Strategist for Black Kite, an innovative company redefining third-party risk management around the globe. Previously, he was a Vice President in Gartner’s Cybersecurity and Risk Management Group, where he honed his understanding of cybersecurity through detailed research and analysis while building relationships …

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S6E37 - A Conversation with Mishaal Khan 23:58

10M ago23:58

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Mishaal Khan is vCISO and Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Mindsight and is the co-author of The Phantom CISO. With a deep understanding of the bits & bytes to the business processes, he uses his experience and skillset as an Ethical Hacker, OSINT enthusiast and Social Engineer to help customers secure their organization and solve real-world challeng…

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S6E36 - Authors Series 1 - Anthony Scarola 15:50

10M ago15:50

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Anthony Scarola is not only our first repeat guest, he is the author of FITLSDOG - The Financial Information Technology Leader's Strategy Development and Operations Guide. This is an excellent, thorough resource for IT and information security pros, and not only in the financial sector. Find out why FITLSDOG should be a part of your library!…

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S6E35 - A Conversation with Nicholas Lorizio 24:15

10M ago24:15

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Nick Lorizio is Co-Founder and CEO of Astute, a cutting-edge online platform that connects skilled IT professionals with businesses and individuals in need of IT support and cybersecurity solutions. Embarking from Boston's historic vibrancy, refined by the intellectual rigor of New York, and embracing the ethos of freedom in New Hampshire, his jour…

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S6E34 - A Conversation with Brent Gallo 24:33

10M ago24:33

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Brent Gallo is the founder of Hire a Cyber Pro. Hire A Cyber Pro specializes in cybersecurity consulting services, helping organizations large and small by providing cybersecurity professional services such cybersecurity risk and compliance assessments and security solutions. Hire A Cyber Pro also conducts penetration tests, develops cybersecurity …

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