Is security an essential business function? Meaning, does security propel the business forward?Some would say yes, while others view it as a cost center and the Department of 'No.'  We believe security is evolving into a department as steadfast as legal or marketing, but it requires a mindset and culture shift for organizations that haven’t welcomed security with open arms just yet. We brought in expert guest, Lenny Zeltser, CISO at Axonius to discuss: Building relationships between security and business functions Communicating effectively with the C-suite and the CISO’s role in these changes

Are Humans the Weak Link in Cybersecurity?   What are one of the best ways to circumvent cybersecurity capabilities? It isn't a zero-day exploit or critical vulnerability. It's you. It's us. It's the people at and around your organization.  Insider threat is a serious concern today, so we brought in James (Jim) Lawler to help us unpack this issue.  Jim is a noted author, speaker, and brings 25 years of CIA ops experience to this controversial conversation... Technically Divided is Presented by Axonius! The Axonius solution correlates asset data from existing solutions to provide an always up-to-date inventory, uncover gaps, and automate action — giving IT and security teams the confidence to control complexity. Learn more at https://www.axonius.com/amybream ............ Links:  Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out more from Technically Divided and Hacker Valley Media

Many folks we talk with are fighting career inertia in cybersecurity. How do you get in? How do you break through and stand out? And how do you leave the industry? In this episode of Technically Divided, Chris Cochran and Ron Eddings take us through their personal journeys in cybersecurity. They share what helped them and what obstacles they faced. They also answer questions like: How technical do you need to be in cyber? How do you stand out in a world of brilliant practitioners? Why would you ever leave cybersecurity and why is it so hard to do so? .......................... Links Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out more from Technically Divided and Hacker Valley Media

How many times have you gotten a message that says…"I love the work you are doing at [company]. Want to see our demo?" Yet another sales rep reaching out. It’s not an easy role!  But how do we add the human element back into cyber sales? To help answer this question, we brought out Jonathan Wood, Cyber Sales Leader, and Samara R. Williams, Manager of Information & Security Risk. In this episode of Technically Divided, we explore the world of cyber sales including everything from the prospect/vendor relationship, to what is and isn’t working, and the future of selling security.   Technically Divided is Presented by Axonius The Axonius solution correlates asset data from existing solutions to provide an always up-to-date inventory, uncover gaps, and automate action — giving IT and security teams the confidence to control complexity. Learn more at https://www.axonius.com/amybream    .............  Links   Stay in touch with Samara Williams on LinkedIn Stay in touch with Jonathan Wood LinkedIn Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out more from Technically Divided and Hacker Valley Media

Can we automate most, if not all, cybersecurity tasks?   Do we want to?   Chris Cochran and Ron Eddings are on opposite ends of this machine versus human debate 🤜🏾 🤛🏾 So we brought in automation and cybersecurity powerhouse, Lior Kolnik, to bridge the gap and dive deeper!   This episode of Technically Divided is presented by Axonius!  _______   LINKS:  Stay in touch with Lior Kolnik on LinkedIn Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn  Continue the conversation by joining our Discord  Check out more from Technically Divided and Hacker Valley Media

What is the Value of Cybersecurity? Are we the "Department of NO" or are we what enables the business to move fast and innovate? We are about to get to the bottom of this question. Join us as Ron and Chris have a very real conversation about the role and value of security with two security legends, Cecil Pineda and Allan Alford. Presented by Axonius! Life is complex. But it’s not about avoiding challenges or fearing failure. Just ask Simone Biles — the greatest gymnast of all time. Want to learn more about how Simone controls complexity? Watch her video at axonius.com/simone. ---------------------------------- LINKS: Stay in touch with Allan Alford and Cecil P.  Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out more from Technically Divided and Hacker Valley Media

Threat Intelligence: Fiction, Fluff, or Foundational? Some people love threat intelligence and some people roll their eyes at the mere mention of it. What place does it have in the cybersecurity community today? Ron and Chris chat with Threat Intelligence leaders Charity Wright and Rick Holland to discuss the current state of threat intelligence, where it's going, and if it's actually doing us any good. Technically Divided is presented by Axonius! Life is complex. But it’s not about avoiding challenges or fearing failure. Just ask Simone Biles — the greatest gymnast of all time. Want to learn more about how Simone controls complexity? Watch her video at axonius.com/simone. ----------------------------------------------- LINKS: Stay in touch with Charity Wright and Rick Holland Connect with Ron Eddings on LinkedIn and Twitter Connect with Chris Cochran on LinkedIn and Twitter Continue the conversation by joining our Discord Check out more from Technically Divided and Hacker Valley Media

Web3 Technology: Future, Fad or Fraud? Crypto. NFTs. Metaverse. It’s a divisive topic filled with questions like How do you get started in Web3? What’s real about Web3, what’s a fad, and what type of fraud is happening? What does this new environment mean for our present and future? Join us for Episode 3 of Technically Divided, the multimedia show presented by Axonius, where Ron and Chris highlight all sides of technology's biggest debates. Together with special guests from the Web3 space, Adorable Jasmine and Cole McMillian, we’ll bridge the gap on this debate!

It seems like Artificial Intelligence is all the buzz these days. It's all around us. Working almost invisibly. From the applications we use for work to the devices we carry with us to how we use social media, AI is working hard to make all of our lives better.  Or is it? Join us as we discuss the realities of AI, how it helps, how it hurts, and how it can, in some cases, destroy. Special Guests: Davi Ottenheimer Keiland Cooper

What side are you on? Welcome to Technically Divided, a Hacker Valley Media multimedia experience that highlights all sides in technology's biggest debates. Join us on this Livestream. Together, we’ll find the answers to the most polarizing and divisive technology questions and bridge the gap to the topics that regularly divide us - Starting with, does a cybersecurity skills gap exist?