Why We're Still Doing Security Wrong | Evgeniy Kharam CSO, Discern Security

This episode of the Be Fearless Podcast features Evgeniy Kharam, Chief Strategy Officer at Discern Security and Security Architecture Podcast host. With 25+ years in cybersecurity—from Navy networking to enterprise consulting—Evgeniy explains why traditional security fails in today's browser-first world. He reveals shadow SaaS proliferation realities, describes how we've shifted from protecting a "needle" to a "desert" of attack surfaces, and shares practical enterprise security adaptation strategies.

0:00 From Navy networking to CheckPoint
13:04 Evgeniy's work at Discern Security
16:34 Compliance doesn't always equal security
32:34 The Shadow SaaS Crisis and Browser Security Gaps
43:28 Common mistakes security startups make when selling to enterprises

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