In Episode 9 of WebMethod Unplugged, Robert McKay sits down with Feite Kraay, Senior Strategic Advisor at NoviPro Group, to explore how artificial intelligence and quantum computing are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape.

As organisations adopt AI to increase productivity and automate tasks, new risks are emerging just as quickly. From prompt injection and data poisoning to slop squatting and AI driven cyber attacks, the conversation examines how threat actors are already leveraging these technologies.

The discussion also moves into the growing quantum threat to encryption. As quantum computing advances, the cryptographic systems that secure today’s internet and digital infrastructure may eventually become vulnerable, forcing organisations to rethink their long term security strategies.

This episode breaks down what leaders need to understand today to prepare for the next wave of technological disruption.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• How AI is expanding the cyber attack surface • Prompt injection and emerging AI security risks • Data poisoning and slop squatting attacks • Why organisations must keep humans in the loop when using AI • The future quantum threat to modern encryption • Practical steps organisations can take to prepare today

If you are leading AI adoption, cybersecurity strategy, or digital transformation, this conversation will help you understand both the opportunities and the risks ahead.

In Episode 8 of Webmethod Unplugged, Robert McKay sits down with Vito Foderaro, technology leader at IBM, to unpack the operational realities of Agentic AI, governance, and emerging quantum risk.

As enterprises move beyond generative AI into autonomous workflows, the conversation shifts from experimentation to accountability. Vito explains why governance and security are often conflated, how uncontrolled AI spending can spiral quickly, and why foundational business discipline remains the most important safeguard.

The discussion also explores quantum readiness, the concept of Q-Day, and why organizations must begin preparing for cryptographic disruption now, not when it arrives.

This episode delivers a clear message: AI transformation requires inventory, cross functional leadership, and sound business principles.

In Episode 7 of Webmethod Unplugged, we explore what it truly means to secure organisations beyond traditional perimeter defence.

Titled Security Beyond The Firewall, this conversation features Microsoft security specialist Camila Martins, who brings deep insight into identity security, organisational risk, and the cultural shifts required to build resilient cyber environments.

As threat actors move beyond networks and endpoints, identity, access, and human behaviour have become the new battlegrounds. This episode examines why modern cybersecurity is no longer just a technology conversation, but a business and leadership priority.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why identity is now the first line of defence • How human behaviour influences organisational risk • The business impact of poor access and privilege management • Security culture versus compliance driven security • Microsoft’s approach to modern security architecture • The evolution toward passwordless authentication • Practical steps to strengthen cyber resilience without slowing productivity

Whether you are a business leader, IT decision maker, or security professional, this episode offers practical perspective on navigating today’s identity driven threat landscape while building a culture of shared security responsibility.

Watch more episodes of Webmethod Unplugged for expert conversations on cybersecurity, identity, and digital risk.

In this episode of Webmethod Unplugged, we sit down with John Thornton, a leading expert in Identity & Access Management (IAM) and the creator of Role Model Analysis. With over a decade of experience and two dozen access consolidation projects under his belt, John breaks down why so many Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) initiatives fail—and what you can do to turn yours around.

Drawing on real-world lessons from healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing, we explore how companies waste six- and seven-figure budgets on RBAC programs that produce roles but deliver no real business value. John explains why “one-size-fits-all” role models don’t work, how to avoid role explosion, and when to use RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, or Fine-Grained Access (FGA).

This is a practical, non-hype conversation about access consolidation that focuses on measurable outcomes: reducing IAM operational costs, speeding up employee onboarding, and eliminating access review fatigue—without sacrificing security or compliance.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The real cost drivers behind failed RBAC projects
• Why data—not dogma—should guide your access model
• How to choose between RBAC, ABAC, PBAC, and FGA
• The role of collaboration between IAM teams and business leaders
• Real-world success stories: from traveling nurses to global banks
• How to identify whether your organization needs access consolidation
• A simple rule to prevent role explosion and ensure ROI

This episode is essential for IAM leaders, IT directors, security architects, compliance officers, and anyone responsible for identity governance, access management, or cybersecurity budgets.

🎙️ Webmethod Unplugged is a podcast focused on identity security, enterprise technology, and practical strategies for IT leaders.

In this episode of Webmethod Unplugged, we speak with Curren Katz, Co Founder of Modulaire, about how organisations can successfully implement enterprise AI without compromising security, governance, or identity.

Drawing on real world experience across healthcare, data science, and large scale AI transformation, Curren explains why most AI initiatives fail and what businesses must do to move from AI experimentation to real production value.

This conversation goes beyond generative AI hype to focus on execution, AI governance, identity and access management, and security by design. We explore how uncontrolled AI adoption creates risk,

why identity and access management should never be powered by AI, and how organisations can deploy responsible AI systems that scale safely and efficiently. Topics covered in this episode include: Enterprise AI strategy and execution Why most AI projects fail AI governance, security, and compliance Identity and access management in AI systems Risks of shadow AI and autonomous agents Practical AI use cases for enterprises The future of responsible and scalable AI This episode is ideal for CIOs, CISOs, security leaders, IT decision makers, and executives responsible for AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

🎙️ Webmethod Unplugged is a podcast focused on identity security, enterprise technology, and real world AI implementation.

In this episode of Webmethod Unplugged, host Robert McKay sits down with Dara Gibson, President of InfraGard Arizona and Founder of Cybersecurity Readiness Advisors, to explore what cyber resilience truly means in today’s threat landscape.

Dara shares real-world insight from working at the intersection of cybersecurity leadership, cyber insurance, and public-private collaboration. Together, they discuss why resilience, not perfection, is the new benchmark for security, especially for small and mid-sized organizations that are often the most exposed.

This conversation covers:

Why cyber incidents are inevitable and how resilient organizations recover faster

The role of leadership, communication, and preparation in cybersecurity readiness

How cyber insurance fits into a modern risk management strategy

The importance of trusted intelligence sharing through organizations like InfraGard

Why innovative leadership is critical to securing long-term business continuity

This episode is a must-listen for business leaders, CISOs, IT managers, and decision-makers looking to move beyond fear-driven security narratives and toward practical, sustainable cyber resilience.

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