Cybersecurity plays a critical role in disaster recovery planning, especially as threats and environments continue to change.

In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Mitch Ashley, Fernando Montenegro, and Tom Hollingsworth discuss why realistic threat models and regular testing are essential to uncovering hidden weaknesses. The conversation draws lessons from past weather-related disasters and cybersecurity near misses, showing how organizations can learn from incidents that almost went wrong.

The panel also explores how security practices must evolve to match modern environments, including the growing role of AI agents in security operations.

The episode closes with a reminder of the value of learning from history and staying engaged with the cybersecurity community through ongoing discussion, feedback, and shared experience.

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The appointment of Jen Easterly as CEO of the RSA Conference marks a pivotal moment for the cybersecurity industry.

In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Alan Shimel, and Fernando Montenegro discuss what this leadership change signals for the broader security community.

The conversation examines the evolving role of CISA, the growing influence of venture capital on cybersecurity startups, and why public-private partnerships remain essential as threats grow more complex.

The panel also explores how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, what upcoming industry events reveal about market direction, and why practitioners must stay informed about funding, policy, and technology trends to remain effective.

#Cybersecurity #RSAC #JenEasterly #CISA #AISecurity #SecurityLeadership #SecurityBoulevard #Podcast

In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Mitch Ashley, Fernando Montenegro, and Tom Hollingsworth cover several of the most active conversations in cybersecurity and software development today.

The panel examines Palo Alto Networks’ SHIELD framework, the rise of vibe coding, and the security risks that emerge when non-programmers begin building software without embedded security practices.

The discussion also looks at how security is shifting earlier into development workflows, the evolution of data security platforms, and how AI is reshaping software development across the industry.

#Cybersecurity #DevSecOps #SecureDevelopment #AI #DataSecurity #SecurityBoulevard #Podcast