A special mashup episode with fellow analyst Francis Odum. Francis is founder and analyst at Software Analyst Cyber Research and global thought leader on a broad array of cyber topics.

Episode Takeaways

RSA Conference 2025 review
AI is a major theme, but many vendors are using it as marketing fluff.
Identity security is essential for mitigating risks in cybersecurity.
Data security is increasingly reliant on effective identity management.
Agentic AI presents both opportunities and challenges for security.
The need for new identity types for AI agents is emerging.
AI can automate many security processes, potentially reducing human error.
The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with new threats and solutions.
Secure by design principles are crucial for future-proofing security measures.
The industry must adapt to the growing complexity of identity and access management.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Conference Reflections

03:04 The Analyst Mashup: Introducing Francis Odum

05:51 Francis Odum's Journey into Cyber Research

08:52 Insights from RSA Conference 2023

11:59 Key Takeaways: AI, Identity, and Data Security

14:56 The Role of Identity in Cybersecurity

18:03 Emerging Themes in Cloud Security and AI

21:00 Challenges in AI Strategy and Budgeting

24:06 Ethics and Accountability in AI Security

26:47 The Future of Agentic AI and Cybersecurity

28:13 The Role of AI in Business and Security

31:35 Emerging Identity Types and Their Implications

35:07 The Need for Pain to Drive Change

39:31 Future Trends in AI and Security

44:15 Platforms vs. Portfolios in Cybersecurity

51:51 Secure by Design: A New Paradigm

53:27 Final Thoughts and Future Conversations

Dylan Loh, "China's Rising Foreign Ministry: Practices and Representations of Assertive Diplomacy" (Stanford UP, 2025)

New Books Network

Outro

The AI-powered Podcast Player