Managing privileged access across a sprawling IT environment remains one of cybersecurity’s toughest balancing acts. Admin privileges are often granted too broadly and retained for too long, opening dangerous pathways for lateral movement and ransomware. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, introduces their Elevation Control tool — a solution designed to help security teams remove unnecessary privileges, apply just-in-time elevation for specific apps, and restrict lateral movement, even within elevated sessions. Joining him are Mike Woods, vp of cybersecurity at GE Vernova, and Steve Zalewski, co-host of Defense in Depth. Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.
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Solving Alert Fatigue with Dropzone AI
Security operations centers (SOCs) are drowning in alerts, forcing analysts to waste time chasing down false positives while real threats slip through. The problem isn’t just efficiency—it’s burnout, missed signals, and limits on what security teams can reasonably triage. In this episode, Edward Wu, CEO and founder of Dropzone AI, explains how their AI-powered SOC analyst automates triage and investigation for security alerts. The result is more efficient operations, faster detection of real threats, and a significant reduction in alert fatigue. He’s joined by our panelists, TC Niedzialkowski, head of IT and security at Opendoor, and Steve Zalewski, co-host of Defense in Depth. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Dropzone AI False positives slow you down. Missed threats put you at risk. Dropzone AI reasons through every alert, pulling context from multiple sources to deliver trusted conclusions in minutes. No noise. No blind spots. Just clear, evidence-backed answers. See it in action—Request a Demo.
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Securing Endpoints in a Hybrid World with ThreatLocker
Securing endpoints is a persistent challenge, especially in a hybrid working environment. The human factor is an unavoidable element with endpoint security, which means you have to be ready for a lot of unexpected behavior. Centrally managed policies for endpoints can only enhance security if they don’t compromise the flexibility the business needs. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, discusses how their Network Control solution offers a endpoint-based firewall to protect these devices. Rob is joined by our panelists, Janet Heins, CISO at ChenMed, and Shaun Marion, vp, CSO at Xcel Energy. Got feedback? Join the conversation on LinkedIn. Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.
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Build Customer Trust with Conveyor
Customer security reviews often miss their mark, leaving organizations scrambling to compensate with extensive questionnaires that divert attention away from genuine risk management. The inconsistency of these processes and the lack of clear authority or visibility contribute to prolonged timelines and increased frustration. So, how can companies maintain trust without drowning in the complex processes that come with these reviews? In this episode, Chris Gomes, head of product at Conveyor, discusses how they automate the response to security questionnaires and focus on relieving the burden on customer trust offices overwhelmed by extensive review processes. Chris is joined by our panelists, Steve Gentry, advisor at Cognate Cyber, and Eduardo Ortiz-Romeu, vp, global head of cybersecurity at Techtronic Industries. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Conveyor’s AI Agent, Sue, automates the entire security review process by handling every customer request for security documents and answering security questionnaires. She also coordinates every step in-between like tagging SMEs, updating tickets, and collaborating with other teams so you do less busywork and your deals close faster. Learn more at Conveyor.com.
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Getting Ahead of Compromised Credentials with Permiso Security
We hear all the time that identity is the new perimeter. If we place that much importance on identity, then compromised credentials can give away the keys to the kingdom. In an environment where hybrid infrastructures introduce visibility challenges, the need for advanced monitoring techniques for identities becomes clear. In this episode, Paul Nguyen, co-founder and co-CEO at Permiso Security, discusses how Permiso enables organizations to fortify their defenses against insider threats and malicious actors. Paul is joined by our panelists, Trina Ford, CISO of iHeartMedia, and Eduardo Ortiz-Romeu, vp, global head of cybersecurity at Techtronic Industries. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Permiso Security Protect all identities with comprehensive security against credential compromise, account takeover, and insider risks. Our solution provides unified visibility across authentication boundaries, eliminating fragmented cloud security. Learn more at Permiso.io
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