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.

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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.

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Cybersecurity roles are changing as AI becomes part of everyday business operations. In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Alan Shimel discuss how security teams must adapt to new technologies while staying aligned with business priorities.

The conversation covers the challenges of scaling security alongside AI agents, the growing need to train and mentor junior professionals, and why community engagement remains critical as the industry evolves.

The panel also highlights upcoming cybersecurity events and emphasizes continuous learning as a core requirement for long-term success in security.

#Cybersecurity #AI #BusinessIntegration #SecurityTeams #AISecurity #Community #SecurityBoulevard #Podcast

In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Alan Shimel, and Mitch Ashley examine how agentic AI is changing the cybersecurity landscape.

The discussion focuses on the growing security risks introduced by autonomous AI agents, why stronger protections are required, and how observability is becoming critical for managing AI workloads at scale. The panel also looks at the responsibility shared by vendors, developers, and security teams to deliver safer AI systems, while reflecting on past security gaps and the industry’s path forward.

The episode closes with a look at upcoming events and an invitation for the community to stay engaged as AI security continues to evolve.

#Cybersecurity #AI #AgenticAI #AISecurity #Observability #SecurityBoulevard #Podcast

Cloud security keeps shifting under everyone’s feet, and organizations are scrambling to keep up. In Ep. 11 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Mitch Ashley dig into what modern teams actually face: expanding attack surfaces, tangled interdependencies, regulatory pressure, and the constant need for better collaboration.

The discussion highlights why vendors must do more to educate customers, why system understanding matters as much as tooling, and how a holistic approach to cloud security keeps organizations ahead of emerging threats.

A straight, practical look at staying secure in a cloud landscape that refuses to stop changing. #

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In Episode 10 of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Tom Hollingsworth, Fernando Montenegro, and Mitch Ashley break down the real impact of major service outages — including recent failures at Cloudflare — and what they reveal about modern cybersecurity challenges.

The discussion covers why resilience matters, how economic pressures shape security decisions, and the growing complexity of today’s interconnected infrastructure. The panel also digs into the value of strong threat modeling, preparation for unexpected failures, and lessons learned from past outages that disrupted operations across industries.

A grounded look at keeping systems functional when everything feels like it’s built on hopes, dreams, and duct tape.

#Cybersecurity #Cloudflare #ServiceOutage #Infrastructure #Resilience #ThreatModeling #SecurityBoulevard #Podcast