Be Fearless Podcast
Our podcast brings together the industry's best CISOs and cybersecurity leaders to explore the latest in the threatscape, browser security, and even their personal journeys to inspire aspiring professionals and build a stronger cybersecurity community.
Hacker to Founder: Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship with Jeremiah Grossman
In this episode of The Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX founder Vivek Ramachandran sits with cybersecurity legend Jeremiah Grossman — one of the “OGs” of cyber, founder of WhiteHat Security, and now MD at Grossman Ventures. Jeremiah shares his wealth of knowledge and takes us through his security journey, sharing how he went from breaking into Yahoo Mail (and getting a free t-shirt for it) to building some of the most influential cybersecurity companies in the industry.
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Why Browsers Are the New Battleground in Cybersecurity
Get ready for an eye-opening conversation with John Carse, cybersecurity veteran and CISO! Hosted by SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek Ramachandran, this episode takes us through defender-centric topics like the risk of shadow IT, the evolution of the browser as an attack surface and preparing enterprises for the next wave of sophisticated cyber threats.
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How KK Mookhey Built a Global Cybersecurity Company
KK Mookhey, the founder of Network Intelligence, shares his incredible journey from dropping out of college to becoming a pioneering cybersecurity entrepreneur. In this three-part series, KK shares stories, insights and advice with Vivek, Audrey and Aleksandra from the SquareX Team. He recounts the challenges faced in different stages of a cybersecurity company, shares his thoughts on channel partnerships and offers advice for those starting out or looking to grow in the industry.
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Customer Success as the Key to Cybersecurity Growth
In this two-part series, Rahul Kashyap (President & CEO at Awake Security, VP/GM & CISO at Arista Networks), shares his thoughts with Vivek and Aleksandra from SquareX. Rahul shares his approach to building companies, the importance of a customer-focused mindset, and provides actionable insights into what it takes to grow a successful cybersecurity startup. Rahul also discusses the latest trends in cybersecurity, from browser security to the rise of AI, and emphasises the importance of staying positive in a rocky job market.
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The Birth of DEF CON and Black Hat Hacker Conferences
In the inaugural episode of The Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek Ramachandran sits down with Jeff Moss, founder of DEF CON and Black Hat, to discuss everything from the origins of both conferences to how the browser is increasingly becoming a platform of its own, networking advice, and more!
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From Bug Bounty Hunter to over $100M+ Exit
Join us in this episode of the Be Fearless podcast with SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek Ramachandran and Anand Prakash, Founder of Pingsafe (now acquired by SentinelOne). In this conversation, Anand shares his journey from discovering hacking in cyber cafes to becoming a top bug bounty hunter and successful cybersecurity entrepreneur.
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Why CISOs Must Learn the Business
In this episode of The Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek Ramachandran has a conversation with Abbas Kudrati, Asia's Chief Cybersecurity Advisor, Microsoft. With a wealth of experience in corporate cybersecurity, and being a writer of multiple bestselling books, Abbas shares his security journey, advice to CISOs, security paradigms and more!
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How a CISO Thinks About Risk and Resilience
In this episode, Andre Shori, APAC Cybersecurity Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer at Schneider Electric, shares his thoughts about building security culture, incidence response, as well as the evolving role of technology, including AI, in defending against sophisticated cyber threats.
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Building a Global Following Through Security Research
As the founder of Software Analyst Cyber Research (SACR), Francis Odum has built a name for himself in cybersecurity research, cutting through the noise with in-depth analyses that resonate across the industry. In this episode with Aleksandra, he breaks down what makes security research impactful, why browser security is becoming an urgent priority for enterprises, and how AI is reshaping security policies and challenges CISOs are facing.
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Standing Out in a Competitive Cybersecurity Job Market
Making the leap to a new cybersecurity role? Whether you’re a cybersecurity aspirant or a seasoned practitioner, this episode is for you! Hear directly Eifion Jones, Global Head of Cyber from TENTEN partners, on how to stand out in a crowded market, polishing your resume and why soft skills matter as much as technical expertise.
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Building Security Culture in Startups
Tobias Klingel, Head of Information Security at Aspire, shares his journey from working at multinational corporations like Siemens to navigating the fast-paced startup world. Hosted by Aleksandra from the SquareX Founder’s Office, Tobias shares how his global experiences shaped his approach to cybersecurity and explains the challenges of balancing fast growth with strong security in startups.
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War Stories from the SOC and Dealing with APTs
The SOC can be a true warzone - with corresponding stories from the “frontline”. In this episode, cybersecurity leader Varun Srivastava recounts some of his most intense stories from his time handling high-stakes breaches and defending critical infrastructure. Drawing on his experience in different sectors, Varun also weighs in on cybersecurity trends, and offers advice on how organizations can better prepare for and respond to major security incidents.
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Making Cybersecurity Education Affordable and Accessible
In this episode, Aleksandra from the SquareX Founder’s Office sits with Prashant KV, Co-Founder of Seasides - also known as India’s Most Loved Conference. Prashant shares his motivations and mission for founding the conference, his work with OWASP’s Bay Area chapter and discusses trends in browser security.
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From Medieval History Grad to CISO
In Episode 4 of the Be Fearless Podcast, our teammates from the Founder's Office Audrey and Aleksandra interviewed Kevin O'leary, who's acted as CISO for some of the most iconic global brands such as HP, General Electric and most recently JP Morgan. Hear directly about Kevin's journey from medieval history graduate to CISO, what fractional CISOs can offer enterprises and more!
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Secrets to Success in Cybersecurity Marketing with Varun Kohli
SquareX Founder and CEO Vivek speaks to Varun – Chief Marketing Officer at Cequence Security – about his journey from a computer science background to becoming a leading CMO with a track record of successful exits.
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Building Successful Cybersecurity Communities
In this episode, Anshu Gupta, cybersecurity leader and founder of the Cybersecurity Entrepreneurship Summit, shares his journey from working at Big Four firms to building successful cybersecurity startups and communities.
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Breaches Are Inevitable, so Aim for Resilience
It’s not if your enterprise will get hacked, it’s when. In this episode, Shishir Singh, CISO of Advance Intelligence Group, explains what it takes to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
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AI and Automation in Pentesting
You won't be replaced by AI, you'll be replaced by someone that uses AI.” At DEF CON 32, SquareX Product Evangelist Dakshitaa Babu talks to Offensive Security Expert Phillip Wylie about his cybersecurity journey, AI's role in pentesting and more!
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The DEF CON Experience with Jeff Moss
In this DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, SquareX Founder Vivek has a conversation with Jeff Moss, Founder of DEF CON and Black Hat. Join Jeff and Vivek as they discuss their experiences at DEF CON and how it's evolved over the years, what's next for both sides and more!
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From Semiconductors to Co-founding Black Hat Arsenal
Rachid, who transitioned from a semiconductor background to cybersecurity, shares his journey and insights into the current security landscape. He also explains his work with Black Hat Arsenal, curating open-source security tools for one of the industry's biggest conferences.
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The Future of Mobile Security
Subho Halder, co-founder and CISO of Appknox talks about the shifting landscape of mobile security, how businesses have become increasingly reliant on mobile apps, and the vulnerabilities that come with them. Subho also dives into the growing trend of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in the workplace and the security challenges it brings.
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Why Security Professionals Should Be Aim to Be Generalists
In this DEF CON 32 special episode, Aseem sits with Product Evangelist Dakshitaa to discuss how he built Nullcon, the current state of cybersecurity and other trends. Aseem highlights the importance of understanding core technologies and architecture before diving into specialized areas of cybersecurity.
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Hacking EVs and Photovoltaic Systems
In this DEF CON 32 special, Vangelis Stykas, CTO and co-founder of ATROPOS.ai, shares his research on hacking on ransomware panels, revealing how difficult they are to disrupt” in fact, ransomware groups are more secure than Fortune 500 companies! Hosted by Product Evangelist Dakshitaa Babu, he also discusses his fascinating research on how electric vehicles and photovoltaic panels can be hacked, with potentially catastrophic consequences for power grids.
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Building Symmetry Systems & Thriving as a Security Entrepreneur
Mohit Tiwari, co-founder and CEO of Symmetry Systems, joins Vivek and Aleksandra in this DEF CON 32 Special Episode of our podcast! Hear directly from him on his journey towards entrepreneurship, how Symmetry Systems solves modern data security problems, practical advice for those wishing to start their own company and more!
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Red Team Training and Importance of Browser Security in Enterprise
In this DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, Shourya and Vivek from SquareX meet Nikhil Mittal, Founder and Director of Altered Security. In this conversation, Nikhil shares how he started Altered Security out of a desire to provide affordable, enterprise-grade security labs, the challenges of Azure security and advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
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AI and the Intersection of Humanity and Technology
Can artificial intelligence reshape the future of cybersecurity? In this DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, join SquareX Founder Vivek Ramachandran as he speaks to Nathan Hamiel, Sr. Director of Research at Kudelski Security. In his own words, Nathan is "fascinated about security at the intersection of humanity and technology” hear directly on the beginnings of his journey with an Apple IIc, being an AI/ML/Data Science track lead at Black Hat, researching emerging technologies and more!
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Scaling Black Hat Conference to New Heights
Get an insider's view of how the famed Black Hat cybersecurity conference is run from Steve Wylie, General Manager of Black Hat himself! In this episode, Vivek and Aleksandra have a conversation with Steve on how Black Hat is organized, the associated challenges and highlights and the important role of entrepreneurship within the cybersecurity community.
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Cloud Village and Building with Security in Mind
Cloud Village Founder Jayesh Singh Chauhan shares the story behind Cloud Village and how security shouldn’t be an afterthought. He also dives into his journey in cybersecurity, offering valuable insights on how startups can balance the need for speed with security in the cloud.
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Using LLMs for Offensive Cybersecurity
In this DEF CON 32 special, Michael Kouremetis, Principal Adversary Emulation Engineer from MITRE discusses the Caldera project, research on LLMs and their implications for cybersecurity. If you're interested in the intersection of AI and cybersecurity, this is one episode you don't want to miss!
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With Bug Bounty Expert Niks
Hear from Nikhil "Niks" Srivastava bug bounty hunter and founder of B-Sides Ahmedabad in our DEF CON 32 special episode of the Be Fearless Podcast. Hosted by SquareX Product Evangelist Dakshitaa, Niks discusses his research, bug bounty hunting experience and giving back to the cybersecurity community via conferences.
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Fighting Phishing with AI and Personalized Spam Filters
Attackers can weaponize artificial intelligence, but AI can also be used to supercharge cybersecurity. In this conversation with Harvard Research Fellow Fred Heiding, learn about Fred’s groundbreaking work on using AI to enhance hacking and improve cybersecurity strategies.
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On Starting Recon Village and Attack Surface Management
Sudhanshu Chauhan, co-founder of Recon Village, shares the inspiration behind Recon Village, its growth over the years, and the new trends in attack surface management that organizations should be aware of.
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Designer to Defender: Why Diversity Makes Security Stronger
In this episode of the Be Fearless Podcast, you’ll hear about Jane’s journey from textile design to cybersecurity, and learn about the importance of diversity in strengthening enterprise security. Jane also shares invaluable insights on current threats, including browser-based attacks, identity security, and the evolving landscape of enterprise cybersecurity.
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Building a Million-Dollar Cybersecurity Career
Ever wondered what it takes to reach the top tier of cybersecurity leadership? In this candid conversation, Darren Argyle shares his remarkable path from being a bar manager in the UK to becoming a recognized global CISO and cybersecurity educator. You’ll learn Darren’s 5 principles for reaching a $1M cybersecurity salary, why browser security has become a critical concern for enterprises, and more.
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Cybersecurity for both Enterprises & Families
This special International Women's Day episode features Elcin Biren, security leader, Founder and CEO of SwissCyberSmart. With nearly two decades of cybersecurity experience spanning roles from ethical hacker to CISO, Elcin shares her journey and mission to protect families online.
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The Business-First CISO: Leading Security Beyond Tech
Ever wondered what it really takes to lead security at a crypto company? In this episode, we sit down with Pasi Koistinen, CISO at Coinhako, who's spent more than two decades in the cybersecurity trenches. Pasi gets real about why being technically brilliant isn't enough anymore - you've got to speak the language of business to succeed as a CISO.
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From Bank to Blockchain: The Evolution of Web3 Security
In this International Women's Day special episode, Evelyn Lam, CISO of Trust Wallet, shares her journey from traditional banking at Morgan Stanley to the cutting edge of Web3 security. She breaks down the fundamental differences between Web2 and Web3, explaining why security is even more critical in a decentralized environment where users control their own assets without centralized oversight
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Understanding Adversaries via Threat-Informed Defense
In this episode, SquareX field CISO John Carse speaks with Mike Cunningham, R&D Program Manager at MITRE's Center for Threat-Informed Defense. Mike brings his unique background from the Navy and NSA to discuss how organizations can better defend against cyber threats by understanding adversary behaviors, browser security challenges and more.
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Inside the Attacker Mindset
Ever wondered how professional hackers think? SquareX Field CISO John Carse sits down with Abhijith B R, Founder/Head of security consulting at BreachSimRange, and Adversary Village at DEF CON, who also has a wealth of ethical hacking experience. In this episode, Abhijith pulls back the curtain on the hacker mindset, shares his war stories from previous engagements, thoughts on browser security and why basic security hygiene still matters more than fancy products.
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