To The Point - Cybersecurity
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of cybersecurity with "To the Point Cybersecurity." This podcast offers in-depth discussions on the latest cyber threats, trends, and technologies impacting businesses, governments, and communities globally.
Listeners will gain insights into how emerging technologies, such as AI and frameworks like data governance and expanded global cyber regulations, are shaping modern security practices. The podcast also provides practical strategies for navigating the ever-evolving threat landscape, including innovative approaches to data protection and insider threat mitigation.
Each episode features thought leaders and influencers who share their expertise and experiences, providing valuable perspectives on how to tackle cybersecurity challenges effectively. Whether you are a business leader, a government official, or simply interested in cybersecurity, "To the Point Cybersecurity" delivers the knowledge you need to stay informed and protected.
Rachael Lyon hosts the podcast, bringing over 20 years of experience in technology and work with global industry leaders and innovative start-ups. Co-host Jonathan Knepher serves as the Vice President of Site Reliability Engineering at Forcepoint. With nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity and strategic leadership, Jonathan is focused on enhancing system reliability and performance.
Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms to keep up with the latest in cybersecurity.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 312
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
F**k It, Ship It! with Sheera Frenkel
Sheera Frenkel covers cybersecurity from San Francisco for the New York Times. Previously, she spent over a decade in the Middle East as a foreign correspondent.Sheera previously worked for the Times…
Beauty of Elliptic Curves and Post Quantum Cryptography, With Dustin Moody
This week we catch up with Dustin Moody, a Mathematician in the NIST Computer Security Division who shares insights on how he found his way to NIST and cryptography through a love of elliptic curves …
Bitcoin is Here to Stay (and it Would Like to Stop Being Blamed for Ransomware, Please) With Jeff Roberts
Dive into the world of cryptocurrency with this week’s guest Jeff Roberts, executive editor at Decrypt and author of the book “Kings of Crypto: One Start-Up’s Quest to Take Cryptocurrency Out of Sili…
What makes a smart city, um, smart? With Chris Teale
This week we chat on the complexities and opportunities smart cities can deliver in the US and around the globe with guest Chris Teale, reporter at Smart Cities Dive. He’s spent years meeting with go…
Exploring the Intersection of the Ford Pinto, 4th Industrial Revolution and Cyber Risk Governance, with Daniel Dobrygowski and John Holmes
This week we are joined by World Econopmic Forum’s Head of Governance and Trust Daniel Dobrygowski and Forcepoint Chief Legal Officer John Holmes for a discussion on the changing role of leadership w…
One Night in Bangkok --- Greg Crabb
Buckle up for this week’s episode because it is quite a ride! Greg Crabb, founder of TenEight Cyber and former CISO for the United States Postal Service shares insights from his more than 25 years in…
“Queue for the Loo” and Other Cyber Truths --- Sue Daley
This week we have our first guest that successfully swam the English Channel – Sue Daley, Director of Technology and Innovation at techUK. Hear insights from Sue on the mental focus it takes to swim …
He Who Defends Everything, Equally Defends Nothing -- Greg Touhill --- Part Two
This week we pick back up for part two with CERT Division Director Greg Touhill. He shares insights on the mindset change in recent years on the importance in understanding risk and high value assets…
He Who Defends Everything, Equally Defends Nothing -- Greg Touhill --- Part One
This week Greg Touhill, Director of CERT Division, joins the podcast to share insights on CERT’s history as the birthplace of cyber and culture of innovation at the center of the cyber universe. He a…
How Do You Redefine Winning in Cybersecurity, When You Can’t Win?" with Marilise de Villiers
Cybersecurity is an industry rife with paradoxes and trying to get ahead of today’s vast threat landscape can feel like an endless loop of Penrose steps. This week’s guest Marilise de Villiers, co-fo…
Ripped from the Headlines with Eric and Rachael
This week Eric and Rachael get To The Point on the latest cybersecurity headlines such as Colonial Pipeline, ransomware and the double extortion trend and the new Biden Executive Order on improving t…
Making Cyber Fun…Or, If We Didn’t Laugh, We’d Cry, Graham Clulely
Award-winning blogger, researcher, podcaster and man who coined the phrase “the cloud is just someone else’s computer”, Graham Clulely joins this week’s podcast to discuss the many ironies in cyber t…
Even Soldiers Rest on Sundays - Lance James
Buckle up for this week’s fast-paced podcast discussion with Lance James, CEO of Unit 221B (note: you get three guesses what this is a reference to –or, listen to the podcast to learn more!). Lance t…
Nicole Perlroth, Someone Needs to Do Something, But Who?
This week Nicole Perlroth, award-winning journalist for The New York Times and best-selling author of “This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends” joins the podcast to discuss her decade long journey co…
Inspiring the Next Cyber Wonder Warrior - LaLisha Hurt
For this week’s episode we catch up with LaLisha Hurt, Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and recognized Cyber Wonder Warrior. For links and …
Revolutionaries Inside the System, With Enrique Oti
Enrique Oti, Chief Technology Officer for Second Front Systems joins us for a candid discussion on the opportunities and challenges in innovating government software development, deployment and acqui…
What, Me Worry? When Ransomware Gangs Issue News Releases…
Welcome to our first SPECIAL EPISODE where we cover breaking news as it happens. Today we catch up with Joe Uchill, senior reporter at SC Media, to discuss the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack mak…
Deciphering Cyber's Rhetorical Catchphrases Part 2 - Mariam Baksh
Part 2 of our two-part series with Mariam Baksh, Cybersecurity Policy Reporter at NextGov. As a reporter on the front lines of security policy as it happens Mariam shares perspective on how cyber pic…
Deciphering Cyber's Rhetorical Catchphrases - Mariam Baksh
This week we kick off a two-part series with Mariam Baksh, Cybersecurity Policy Reporter at NextGov. As a reporter on the front lines of security policy as it happens Mariam shares perspective on how…
A Focus on Resiliency with CISA’s Eric Goldstein
This week we discuss the importance of a focus on assuring resiliency of critical functions as the cybersecurity path ahead with Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity for the…