
Cyber Security & Cloud Podcast
Welcome to the Cyber Security & Cloud Podcast #CSCP where we will explore the dark secret of cloud and cyber.
The podcast focuses on people and their stories and explores the human element that brings so many people together
Some episode will be for the well-seasoned cybersecurity veteran but most are about stories of infosec people and how they reach where they are now.
The focus and various stream of the podcast is Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Application Security Social Engineering, and community building
Latest episodes

Oct 16, 2022 • 36min
CSCP S03EP15 - Stephanie Dannan - Unusual Journeys in appsec
Stephanie Dannan is an application security all rounder, and the Head of Application Security at Markel. She is a shining example of someone getting into Cyber Security without direct experience in the field and without a robust technical understanding of application development. Her background is in behavioural health, and she got a master's degree in professional counselling. In this episode, Stephanie shares valuable advice for anyone considering a career in cyber security.
The episode is brought to you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform, you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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0:00 Introductions
2:40 Unusual journey into cyber security
6:30 Intro to application security
8:30 State of the industry, not enough entry level positions
11:20 Communication with developers
17:44 Technical language barrier, technical or not
20:46 Advise for getting into field
25:14 Funny password story
27:14 Discussing risk
32:22 Final positive message
34:42 Connect with Stephanie
35:50 Outro
Stephanie Dannan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedannan/
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Oct 2, 2022 • 48min
CSCP S03EP14 - Brook Schoenfield - Appsec and History what have we learned so far
Brook Schoenfield is an Elder AppSec Diplomat, the author of seven books about software security and AppSec, a researcher, the builder and leader of four AppSec programs at major tech companies, and a Master Security Architect for consultancies. Brook talks about his long career path, concerns and hopes for the industry, and the importance of threat modelling. There are 27-28 million programmers on Earth, but Brook fears that only a million work in security.
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0:00 Introductions
4:00 27-28 mil programmers need for security
6:30 No silver bullet in software security
8:55 Brook’s career path into security
13:10 Bugs aren’t going anywhere
15:00 Next generation of InfoSec
21:06 Threat modelling, dynamic risk assessment
26:05 Story of threat modelling
28:06 Threat modelling tools
29:40 Beyond functionality, malicious attackers
32:30 Communicating with management
37:50 Tipping point, integrity
41:56 Final positive message
47:33 Outro
Brook Schoenfield
Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/brookschoenfield
https://brookschoenfield.com
Twitter @BrkSchoenfield
Mentioned
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/securityengineering/sdl/threatmodeling
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/fracipo
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Sep 25, 2022 • 39min
CSCP S03EP13 - Walter Haydock - Vulnerabilities and pragmatism where do we start looking
Walter Haydock was a Military Officer and worked on Capitol Hill investigating the Department of Homeland Security before going to business school and eventually getting into cybersecurity. Nowadays, he builds software startup security programs to accelerate sales and renewals. He also runs a blog about the industry and is a Fellow at the Center for Security and Emerging Technology. On the podcast with Francesco, they discuss vulnerability and asset management, tools for security triage, and the future of cybersecurity.
The episode is brought to you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform, you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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0:00 Introductions
2:11 Starting in cybersecurity
4:45 Background in government/military
7:30 Crisis management
8:55 4 techniques of risk management
10:40 Vulnerability management
15:30 Communicate risk to leaders
18:30 Are we headed in the right direction
18:50 Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)
22:22 Tools for triage
26:00 Asset management
28:46 New generation of security professionals
32:00 Qualitative VS Quantitative approach to risk
37:25 Calculating risk 38:16 Three pieces of advice
41:20 Closing words and get connected
42:55 Outro
Walter Haydock
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-haydock/
https://haydock.substack.com
Twitter @Walter_Haydock
Mentioned
Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)
mend.io
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Apr 10, 2022 • 34min
CSCP S03EP12 - Jonathan Slater - Reskilling and starting in cyber
Jonathan Slater is one of three Co-founders at Capslock, a cyber security education start-up tackling the cybersecurity skills gap and helping adults re-skill. CAPSLOCK has raised over £1m pre-seed funding and re-skilled over 200 UK adults in cyber security in 2021.
Jonathan's previous career as a recruiter made him realise there was a gap in the market and he sat down with the other two female co-founders and started capslock.
To note capslock is one of the rare startups, luckily more and more common, that is made for more than 50% by a female cofounder.
The episode is brought to you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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Capslock Team
0.00 Introduction
0.35 Jonathan’s background
1.04 Welcome Jonathan
3.30 The state of the industry
6.30 Education catch up
7.35 The importance of soft skills
10.05 Gender diversity and unconscious bias
16.36 Measuring potential
18.40 Team based learning/diversity of thought
23.00 The curriculum
26.15 Cyber – the multidisciplinary field
27.35 Avoiding career redundancy
29.15 Start-up life
30.24 Working remotely
31.08 Maintaining good mental health
32.48 Positive message
33.50 Conclusion
Jonathan Slater
https://www.linkedin.com/company/capslockuk
https://www.facebook.com/CAPSLOCKCyber/
@CAPSLOCKcyber for IG + Twitter
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Mar 27, 2022 • 37min
CSCP S03EP11 - LiRan - Appsec and Open source where do we start
Liran Tal is a Developer, Full stack, who joined forces with security professionals to fight the good battle. Github Star, Published author, DevRel and wearer of Yoda hat (hear more in the podcast)
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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0.00 Introduction
0.38 LiRan’s background
1.23 Welcome LiRan
3.10 What’s with the hat?
4.15 Getting involved in the industry/ stumbling across cyber security
6.33 Cyber security is a mindset
7.20 Open source security
10.22 How organisations see through a sea of data
13.16 Infrastructure risk
14.18 The responsibility of a developer
18.41 The true core of DevSecOps – the speed of development
21.06 Risk tolerance/Investing in security
22.58 Quantifying risk
25.28 Security is a must
27.00 A systematic approach to security
30.30 Auto-remediation vs. Manual assessment
34.01 Positive message
35.10 The Big Fix
36.00 Connect with LiRan
36.23 Conclusion
Tinesh Chayya
https://www.linkedin.com/in/talliran/
https://twitter.com/liran_tal
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Mar 13, 2022 • 39min
CSCP S03E10 - Tinesh Chayya - Cybersecurity Startups in modern world
Tinesh Chhaya is a cybersecurity specialist, a veteran in the industry and CEO of Decipher Cyber - Jenny. Tinesh has 15 years of successful Chief Revenue Officer/cyber corporate and 5 years of start-up entrepreneurial cyber experience. He has built and exited 2 start-ups and currently sits on the board as an advisor to startups within Cyber, EdTech, Software Development and Social Tech.
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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0.00 Introduction
0.41 Tinesh’s background
1.39 Welcome Tinesh
2.04 Tinesh’s view on the market
3.10 Cyber security start-ups
5.22 The hot-bed of cyber investment
5.48 4 main areas of cyber searched for
9.55 Differences across the world
12.50 Partnering up with big names
21.34 The mentorship group
22.03 The absence of an accelerator
23.05 Strong community
25.37 The mental struggle
32.08 Failure and resiliency
33.19 Support mechanisms (the importance of a strong team)
35.20 Celebrating successes and failures
36.02 Positive message
37.30 Thank you
37.35 Connect with Tinesh
38.34 Conclusion
Tinesh Chayya
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinesh-chhaya-07623097/
https://deciphercyber.com/
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Mar 6, 2022 • 36min
CSCP S03E09 - Karissa Breen - Women in cyber and breaking stereotypes
Karissa Breen is Cyber Communications Specialist, Security Investigative Journalist, start-up advisor, entrepreneur, and podcast host based in Sydney. She quickly rose up in the cyber field getting promoted as a Cyber Reporting Analyst, then Pen Testing Engagement Lead then started her own company. She says that better marketing and communication skills would improve many issues in the field. They discuss diversity, women in cyber, soft skills, and how the industry is rapidly changing.
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Karissa’s background
6:50 Promotions and rising up the ranks
8:46 Creating own company
9:50 Communicating technical terms
12:00 Lightbulb moment
16:05 Chaining role of security
17:50 Advise developing soft skills
20:27 Marketing
23:20 Women in cyber
29:10 Job requirements and diversity
33:40 Positive message
35:15 Connect with Karissa
36:09 Outro
Chris Foulon
Twitter @iamkarissabreen
linkedin.com/in/karissabreen
https://karissabreen.com
Podcast— KBKAST
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
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#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Feb 27, 2022 • 31min
CSCP S03E08 - Christopher Foulon - How do i start in cyber mythbusting and other jedi tricks
Christophe Foulon is a cyber security practitioner, career coach, speaker, and currently the Sr Manager Cyber Security Consultant at (Undisclosed) and F10 Fintech. He is the co-host of “Breaking into Cybersecurity,” a podcast that encourages people from diverse backgrounds to consider a career in security. He volunteers with two non-profits, “Boots to Books” and “The Whole Cyber Human Initiative,” that benefit veterans and lessen the talent shortage in cyber. Chris shares why mentoring and giving back is important to him.
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Chris’ background
2:33 Work with non-profits
5:02 Recruiting cyber workforce
8:20 Career possibilities in cyber
10:23 Veterans transition to a cuber career
12:20 Starting a podcast
15:50 Need to network
16:50 Advice for starting in security
19:15 Success stories
23:00 Mentoring
27:20 Positive Message
29:43 Connect with Chris
30:50 Outro
Chris Foulon
https://linkedin.com/in/christophefoulon
Twitter @chris_foulon
https://anchor.fm/breakingintocybersecurity
https://youtube.com/c/BreakingIntoCybersecurity
https://cpf-coaching.com
https://www.boots2books.com
https://www.wholecyberhumaninitiative.org
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Feb 20, 2022 • 35min
CSCP S03E07 - Jim Manico - Appsec in modern world and DevSecOps methodologies
Is a pleasure to host again our good friend Jim.
Jim Manico is an AppSec enthusiast, educator, the Manicode founder, an investor, Java Champion, and an OWASP leader. This passionate conversation revolves around the new OWASP Top 10, reference architecture, threat modelling, SMS authentication, and TLS certificates.
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Jim’s background
1:50 OWASP Top 10 Old and New
4:05 Secure design and threat modelling
9:55 Reference architecture
14:15 Follow through and scale
16:30 Security bugs
18:13 Authentication
24:32 JWT
27:45 TLS certificates
31:50 Zero trust
32:14 Positive Message
33:50 Connect with Jim
35:00 Outro
Jim Manico
Twitter @manicode
linkedin.com/in/jmanico manicode.com
manicode.com
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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Feb 13, 2022 • 35min
CSCP S03E06 - Aladdin Almubayed - Appsec Journey from FAANG to Robinhood
Aladdin Almubayed is the AppSec Engineering Technical Lead at Robinhood, previously a Senior Security Software Engineer at Netflix. After getting his master in Jordan, he moved to Silicon Valley to work at Yahoo. Francesco and Aladdin discuss the evolving industry, fostering positive relationships with developers, and identifying organizations’ crown jewels.
The episode is brought you by AppSec Phoenix Ltd with the Phoenix platform you can make Vulnerability management for software and organization SMART. Follow the tag #appsecsmart
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 Aladdin’s background
3:40 Masters in Jordan
6:50 Industry past 10 years
7:54 Micro-service architecture
9:44 Work at Netflix
11:08 Work at Robinhood
13:40 Challenges in security
16:00 Security nightmare story
19:40 Security revolution breaking point
21:30 Threat Modeling and Pen Testing
24:50 Creating positive opinion of security
28:36 Quantifying risk
31:26 Positive message
34:40 Connect with Aladdin
35:10 Outro
Aladdin Almubayed
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aladdin-mubaied/
Twitter @0xshellrider
Cyber Security and Cloud Podcast hosted by Francesco Cipollone
Twitter @FrankSEC42
#CSCP #cybermentoringmonday cybercloudpodcast.com
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