Security Boulevard Podcast

In Ep. 3 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Alan Shimel, Tom Hollingsworth, and Scott Robohn discuss MCP and its growing influence in cybersecurity.
The panel unpacks:
How MCP redefines traditional security models
The importance of secure implementation and API security
The rise of autonomous systems and agentic AI
The challenge of building trust in intelligent systems
Why innovation must be balanced with security at every layer
This episode explores how a holistic AI security architecture can prepare organizations for what’s next in cybersecurity.
#Cybersecurity #AI #MCP #AgenticAI #APISecurity #SecurityBoulevard

In Ep. 2 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Kate Scarcella discuss how the rise of IoT devices is changing cybersecurity across both consumer and enterprise environments. They cover:
Security and privacy risks from connected devices
How consumer behavior influences enterprise protection
Economic implications of large-scale IoT adoption
The use of predictive analytics to prevent attacks
Practical steps to build lasting cyber resilience
Real insights from experts tackling today’s connected-world security challenges.

The Security Boulevard Podcast is back! 🎙️ In Ep. 1, hosts Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Mitch Ashley explore today’s most urgent cybersecurity challenges.
They discuss:
How AI is reshaping security practices
The evolving complexity of ransomware
Why user empowerment is critical
Insights from Security Field Day
Upcoming research on software supply chain security
This relaunch sets the stage for deep, practical conversations on the future of cybersecurity. Subscribe now to stay informed with expert insights and industry perspectives.
#Cybersecurity #AI #Ransomware #DevSecOps #SupplyChainSecurity

Mitch and Alan discuss plans for the free RSAC AI and AppSec event (4/28) with leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS, Google, and Meta, the increase in IT unemployment, and if Musk's DOGE is the largest security breach of our government?https://www.techstrongevents.com/ai-and-security/save-a-seat

Mitch and Alan discuss a recent security incident involving CrowdStrike, highlighting the challenges of software updates and the implications for the broader industry. They reflect on their experiences attending the Black Hat conference and the evolving intersection of software development and security. They also share personal anecdotes and insights into the importance of quality assurance in security updates.

Mitchell and Alan talk about the ubiquitous collection of data including geolocation data by Apple, Google and other providers. The uses of this data can be relatively innocent for marketing purposes all the way to serious security issues of life and death. Alan & Mitch also talk about the current state of Cyber AI startups. Has the bloom come off the rose? Will Cyber AI become a big company game with the giants of the field dominating? What about the Palo Alto/IBM partnership? Lots to discuss in that one.

Mitch and Alan take a moment to catch their breath after a great week at RSAC, Broadcast Alley interviews and the DevSecOps and GenAI conference. They affirm that security is about community for them both. They also explore the emerging discussion of whether all this spending on security technologies is making us more secure or not.Links Referenced in Podcast:https://techstrong.tv/videos/rsa-conference-2024https://www.techstrongevents.com/devopsconnect-devsecops-rsac-2024/virtual-home

Mitch and Alan discuss rebranding the Security Creators Network; CISA brings a new focus to open source and Alan's interview with OpenSSF governing board member Brian Fox (Sonatype) from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2024.References mentioned in this podcast:Security Creators Network:https://securityboulevard.com/2024/04/techstrong-group-announces-rebranding-of-security-bloggers-network-to-security-creators-network/CISA:https://securityboulevard.com/2024/04/federal-support-for-open-source-security/

Alan and Mitch discuss self-replicating AI malware, Cloudflare's announced firewall to protect generative AI LLMs and Alan's interview with Anna Pobletts, head of passwordless at 1Password, about how devs and DevOps teams can improve cybersecurity by eliminating passwords.https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/compromptmized-ai-worm-malware-richixbw/ https://securityboulevard.com/2024/03/cloudflare-unveils-a-firewall-designed-to-keep-llms-safe https://techstrong.tv/videos/interviews/devops-passwordless-cybersecurity-1passwords-anna-pobletts

Mitch and Alan discuss the State Department's intent to label fake content, expanding the Security Bloggers Network at RSAC 2024, and the government's focus on taking down LockBit and other large ransomware rings.Links Referenced in Podcast:https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/us-russian-disinformation-richixbw/https://securityboulevard.com/security-bloggers-networkhttps://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/lockbit-op-cronos-richixbw/https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/u-s-offers-10-million-for-info-on-blackcat-alphv-ransomware-leaders/