
Agent of Influence
Explore the life of a security leader with NetSPI Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Nabil Hannan. Hear how CISOs with diverse expertise tackle the challenges and opportunities that come with life on the frontlines of cybersecurity.
Episodes
69 episodes
Episode 068 - Bridging the Cybersecurity Divide - Robert Wagner
Bridging the Cybersecurity DivideJoin host Nabil Hannan in conversation with Robert Wagner, Advisory CISO and Managing Director at NetSPI. The two discuss the cybersecurity divide and how to prioritize security efforts for small a...
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Episode 68
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25:22

Episode 067 - Security in Sync: Aligning Enterprise and Product Teams - Nancy Brainerd
Security in Sync: Aligning Enterprise and Product TeamsListen to the latest episode of Agent of Influence featuring Nancy Brainerd from Medtronic as we explore bridging the gap between enterprise and product security, fostering dy...
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Episode 67
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33:32

Episode 066 - Digital Trust in the Age of AI - Aaron Shilts
Digital Trust in the Age of AIHear from Aaron Shilts, CEO of NetSPI, as he sits down with Nabil Hannan, NetSPI Field CISO and host of Agent of Influence, to explore NetSPI’s evolution and cyber predictions for 2025. + + +...
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Episode 66
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32:16

Episode 065 - New Year, New Role: 3 Key Strategies for Cyber Leaders - Bindi Davé
New Year, New Role: 3 Key Strategies for Cyber LeadersListen to the latest Agent of Influence episode with Bindi Davé, Deputy CISO at DigiCert, as she discusses the Golden Triangle approach when entering a new company, focusing o...
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Episode 65
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29:23

Episode 064 - The (not so) Secret Skills for Success in Cyber - Robert Wood
The (not so) Secret Skills for Success in CyberRobert Wood, Founder and CEO of Sidekick Security and Co-Founder of Soft Side of Cyber unpacks the complexities of third-party risk management, discusses technical talents and soft s...
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Episode 64
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37:46

Episode 063 - API Security for Everyone - Buchi Reddy
API Security for EveryoneListen to Agent of Influence with Buchi Reddy, Founder & CEO, of Levo.ai to dive deep into proactive API security measures and how to simplify API inventory. + + +Find more episodes on...
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Episode 63
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32:42

Episode 062 - Let’s Talk Automated Red Teaming - Ryan Hays
Let’s Talk Automated Red TeamingExplore automated red teaming and red-blue team synergy with Ryan Hays, Global Head of Red Team at Citi, tackling misconceptions and fostering cr...
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Episode 62
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15:06

Episode 061 - Leveraging IT Hygiene to Build a Culture of Security - Dawn Armstrong
Leveraging IT Hygiene to Build a Culture of SecurityTune in to this insightful episode with Dawn Armstrong about third-party risk, IT hygiene, security awareness, and advo...
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Episode 61
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28:39

Episode 060 - Sharing a Blueprint for Cybersecurity Leadership - Tunde Oni-Daniel
Sharing a Blueprint for Cybersecurity LeadershipUnlock leadership strategies to elevate your cybersecurity career and get perspective on quality pentesting providers versus commodity ones with
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Episode 60
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36:41

Episode 059 - Making Cybersecurity Accessible for All - Mandy Haeburn-Little
Making Cybersecurity Accessible for AllJoin us in welcoming Mandy Haeburn-Little to Agent of Influence! Mandy is a pioneer in increasing access to security services ...
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Episode 59
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30:11

Episode 058 - Staying Mindful throughout Data Breaches at Any Program Maturity Level - Lee Vorthman
Staying Mindful throughout Data Breaches at Any Program Maturity LevelMeet Lee Vorthman, a Chief Security Officer (CSO) known for his expertise in cybersecurity program matur...
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Episode 58
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39:06

Episode 057 - Dare to Leap: Conquering the Unknown in Cloud Security - Zinet Kemal
Dare to Leap: Conquering the Unknown in Cloud SecurityMeet Zinet Kemal, a remarkable individual who embarked on a transformative journey from a legal career in Ethiopia to a role in cybersecurity in...
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Episode 57
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34:55

Episode 056 - Leading with FUN Instead of FUD - Tim Derrickson
Leading with FUN Instead of FUDDirector of IT and Security Services at One Step Secure IT, Tim Derrickson, joins host Nabil Hanan on the Agent of Influence podcast to discuss bringing more fun to the traditional fear, uncertainty...
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Episode 56
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24:59

Episode 055 - Teaching the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Leaders - Neil Plotnick
Teaching the Next Generation of Cybersecurity LeadersIn episode 55 of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Neil Plotnick, high school cybersecurity teacher at Everett High School in Massachusetts. They cover modern cybersecurit...
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Episode 55
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36:59

Episode 054 - Secure Your Products, Secure Your Business: Insights from Envestnet's Derek Fisher
Secure Your Products, Secure Your Business: Insights from Envestnet's Derek Fisher In this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Derek Fisher, Head...
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Episode 54
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22:01

Episode 053 - How to Balance Cybersecurity and Compliance - Marc Rubbinaccio
How to Balance Cybersecurity and ComplianceIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Marc Rubbinaccio, Senior Compliance Manager at
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Episode 53
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27:21

Episode 052 - High Stakes Security: Wynn Resorts CISO Covers Identity and Access Management and the Misrepresentation of Modern Hackers - David Tyburski
High Stakes Security: Wynn Resorts CISO Covers Identity and Access Management and the Misrepresentation of Modern HackersIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Da...
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Episode 52
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30:53

Episode 051 - Phil Morris – On Leveraging Organizational Psychology to Reimagine Healthcare Cybersecurity
Phil Morris – On Leveraging Organizational Psychology to Reimagine Healthcare CybersecurityIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Phil Morris, the Director...
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Episode 51
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31:55

Episode 050 - Prepare for PCI DSS 4.0 Changes with Raymond James’ Sr. Analyst of IT Security - Heather Hirschey
Prepare for PCI DSS 4.0 Changes with Raymond James’ Sr. Analyst of IT SecurityIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Heather Hirschey, Senior Analyst of IT Security at Ra...
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Episode 50
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22:04

Episode 049 - Exploring Edge Data Center Security Challenges, Trends, and More - Todd Cushing
Exploring Edge Data Center Security Challenges, Trends, and MoreIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil and Todd Cushing, President at
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Episode 49
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23:56

Episode 048 - An Untraditional Approach to DevSecOps & The Future of Application Security Testing - Larry Maccherone
An Untraditional Approach to DevSecOps & The Future of Application Security TestingIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Larry Maccherone, DevSecO...
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Episode 48
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31:05

Episode 047 - Enabling Business Growth Through Data and Collaboration - Samir Sherif
Enabling Business Growth Through Data and CollaborationIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Samir Sherif, CISO at Impe...
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Episode 47
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27:47

Episode 046 - Zero Trust Misconceptions - Rob LaMagna-Reiter
Zero Trust MisconceptionsIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Rob LaMagna-Reiter, CISO at Hudl, joins Nabil for a deep...
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Episode 46
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31:45

Episode 045 - The Unique Challenges of Healthcare Cybersecurity - Cecil Pineda
The Unique Challenges of Healthcare CybersecurityIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Cecil Pineda, the SVP/CISO at R1 RCM...
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Episode 45
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28:21

Episode 044 - Logistics Industry Leader Discusses How to Cultivate a Relationship Between Business and Cybersecurity - Justin Hall
Logistics Industry Leader Discusses How to Cultivate a Relationship Between Business and CybersecurityIn this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil is joined by Justin Hall, n...
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Episode 44
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35:32
