

Secure Ventures with Kyle McNulty
Kyle McNulty
Kyle McNulty interviews cutting-edge founders in the cyber security space to understand their plights, glories, and revolutionary products.
New episodes are published every other Tuesday.
If you are interested in sharing your story, please contact me at kyle@secureventures.io
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New episodes are published every other Tuesday.
If you are interested in sharing your story, please contact me at kyle@secureventures.io
Following the podcast really helps! Follow it on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/75106414
Twitter: https://twitter.com/VentureWithKyle
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jun 7, 2022 • 26min
#BCS nopsec: Lisa Xu | Vulnerability Management Today and Tomorrow
Lisa:
CEO and founder of nopsec, contextualizing vulnerability information across your entire corporate environment
Ex consultant from Accenture and KPMG
Global trekker having been to over 30 countries!
From Blu Ventures' Cyber Summit, we discuss the contextualization challenges with vulnerability management, the role of vulnerability scanners with modern integration platforms, and the future of VM programs.
Links:
https://www.nopsec.com/

May 31, 2022 • 48min
Apiiro: Idan Plotnik | Application Security Risk Contextualization and the RSAC Innovation Sandbox Challenge
Idan:
CEO and co-founder of Apiiro, securing software supply chains for cloud native applications
Founder and CEO of Aorato which was acquired by Microsoft
Founder of a cybersecurity services company
Fellow surfer!
Check out the episode for our discussion on contextualizing application security risk, acquisition decision-making, and RSA's Innovation Sandbox challenge.
Links:
https://apiiro.com/

May 24, 2022 • 25min
Perygee: Mollie Breen | IoT Security from Blu Cyber Summit
Mollie:
CEO and founder of Perygee, helping companies securely manage IoT devices while still adhering to business constraints
Previously a mathematician at the NSA - she can't tell you or she'd have to kill you
Check out the episode for our discussion on the NSA's (semi) secret startup incubator, common problems with IoT security, how IoT security differs across industries, and more.
Links:
Perygee: https://perygee.com/

May 17, 2022 • 46min
Tines: Thomas Kinsella | Tech Employers, Security Automation, and No-Code Workflows
Thomas:
COO and Co-founder of Tines, simplifying the automation of complex workflows through a no-code platform
Led Security Operations at DocuSign during their IPO in 2018
Champion of Ireland's cybersecurity ecosystem
Check out the episode for our discussion on choosing a tech employer, the impact of an IPO on security capabilities, and the fundamental ideas and features that make Tines so compelling to security teams.
Links:
Tines: https://tines.com
Tines Jobs: https://tines.com/careers
Security, Funded Newsletter: https://newsletter.returnonsecurity.com/

May 3, 2022 • 43min
TallPoppy: Leigh Honeywell | Security cultures, social impact, and online harassment
Leigh:
CEO and Founder of TallPoppy, helping protect people from online harassment and related hacks
Social impact driven, evidenced by her time with the ACLU
Premier tech company resume including Slack, Microsoft, and Heroku
Check out the episode for our discussion on Leigh's transition from tech to the ACLU to TallPoppy, the overlap between online harassment and targeted hacks, and the responsibility companies have in protecting their employees in their personal time.
Links:
Schneier's site with Public-Interest Technology resources: https://public-interest-tech.com/
The TechCongress Fellowship: https://www.techcongress.io/
TallPoppy Jobs: https://www.tallpoppy.com/careers
Blu Cyber Summit: https://www.blucybersummit.com

Apr 19, 2022 • 37min
Authomize: Gal Diskin
Gal:
Co-founder and CTO at Authomize - now in his fifth run as a founder!
Founded Cyvera which sold to Palo Alto for $200 million
Founded Hexponent which was acquired in just 8 months
Founded and led Intel's software security division where he oversaw 120 people
Listen to the episode for more!
We discuss consulting as a way of marketing your start-up, Gal's legacy as a founder, and the technical challenges in building Authomize. Enjoy!

Apr 5, 2022 • 48min
Devo: Marc van Zadelhoff
Marc:
CEO of Devo, valued at $1.5B in late 2021
Previously COO of Logmein, valued at over $4B when they were taken private in 2020
Co-founder and CEO of IBM's Security business unit (8,000 people)
MBA from Wharton
Listen to the episode for our discussion on the formation of IBM security, the challenges with taking over a company and team during COVID, and current market conditions in the security space as told by a CEO that lives and breathes this market.

Mar 22, 2022 • 43min
DomainTools: Tim Chen
Tim:
CEO of DomainTools for over a decade
Previously started four start-ups in a single year
Ex Wall Street and ex Silicon Valley
Listen to the episode for our discussion on breaking into the technology industry, choosing organic vs. accelerated growth, and leveraging advisors for sound strategy.
https://www.returnonsecurity.com/newsletter/
https://www.domaintools.com
https://www.domaintools.com/resources/podcasts

Mar 11, 2022 • 42min
Bonus Episode: Karim Hijazi on the Ukraine/Russia Cyber Conflict
While the Ukraine/Russia conflict lasts, there is increased uncertainty about what the future holds. In this episode, Karim Hijazi (CEO and Founder of Prevailion) and I discuss the cyber conflict in full. Precedent in previous cyber war, how the cyber conflict has unfolded so far, how attackers (both directly and indirectly involved) are responding, and what might unfold in various escalation paths.
His first episode on Secure Ventures was episode #2, and you can find it on whatever app you are using to listen to this one!
Some additional reading material based on what we discussed:
Ukrainian Hacktivists: https://www.wired.com/story/hacktivists-pandemonium-russia-war-ukraine/
Russian DDoS: https://venturebeat.com/2022/03/07/ukraine-weve-repelled-nonstop-ddos-attacks-from-russia/
India's Predicament: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/india-pressure-condemn-russia-ally-ukraine-invasion/

Mar 8, 2022 • 55min
BV Systems: Scott Schober
Scott:
CEO of BV Systems, a family owned security business for over 50 years
Started working in security in 6th grade
Published author
Fellow podcast host
Listen to the episode for our discussion on his contributions to the family business since childhood, the physical security needs of today, and his contributions back to the community across a variety of media facets.


