The Segment: A Zero Trust Leadership Podcast

The Monday Microsegment for the week of November 10th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.The U.S. Justice Department says the ransomware is coming from inside the houseA foreign breach inside the U.S. CBOAnd another trusted security vendor becomes the target.And Scott Smith with a "View from the Street" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025 

The Monday Microsegment for the week of November 3rd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.State-sponsored hackers wiretap a major telecom supplier.BadCandy creates a sour surprise for Cisco admins.Small businesses, big breaches — 2025 is on track for a grim new record.And Christer Swartz with a "Boos and Bravos" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025 

In this episode of The Segment, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Carl Froggett, Chief Information Officer at Deep Instinct, the first company to apply end-to-end deep learning to cybersecurity.With nearly three decades of experience — including over 20 years at Citi leading global infrastructure defense and cybersecurity services — Carl brings a rare, full-circle perspective on how the cyber landscape, leadership, and culture have evolved from the early 2000s to today’s AI-driven world.You’ll learn:How Carl “accidentally” fell into cybersecurity — and what the early days of firewalls and compliance-driven security looked like What it was like to pioneer one of Citi’s first dedicated cyber teams Lessons in leadership from iconic figures like Charles Blauner, Greg Lavender, and John Miller How Citi became an early adopter of technologies like Palo Alto Networks, Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Illumio Why building business alignment and trust matters more than ever for CISOs How to frame security risks in business terms — and where many leaders go wrong The massive shift from machine learning to deep learning in cybersecurity How generative AI and “dark AI” are redefining the threat landscape — and why the next era of defense demands a mindset change Packed with nostalgia, hard-won wisdom, and forward-looking insight, this episode bridges cybersecurity history, human leadership, and the AI-powered future ahead.Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedInFor more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com 

The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 27th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Patch Tuesday just got a zero-dayNuclear secrets exposed through a SharePoint holeFormer cybersecurity executive charged with selling secrets to RussiaAnd Gary Barlet joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025 

The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 20th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.F5 breach shakes confidence in core cyber defensesEurope takes down a SIM-farm empireAnd China flips the script with hacking accusation against the U.S.And Gary Barlet joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025 

The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 13th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.New details on a serious Oracle vulnerabilityMama mia! Nintendo faces a possible data leakAnd payroll pirates plunder HR accounts. Argh.And Gary Barlet joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025 

The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 6th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Hackers hit Oracle customers with extortion emails.CISA’s lights are still on, but most of its defenders are home on furlough.And Palo Alto login portals face a flood of suspicious scans.And Christer Swartz joins us for a "Boos and Bravos" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025 

The Monday Microsegment for the week of September 29th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.CISA orders an emergency patch after attackers weaponize Cisco firewall flaws.AI and malware are working hand-in-hand, but it’s not actually romanticAnd a string of new breaches could ruin the friendship between customers and major brands.And Michael Adjei joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend The Illumio World Tour: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour 

The Monday Microsegment for the week of September 22nd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Travel chaos across Europe after attackers hit airport systemsFactories remain stalled as Jaguar Land Rover hack drags onAnd key cyber intel-sharing law hits a snag in the SenateAnd Scott Smith joins us for a "View from the Street" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend The Illumio World Tour: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour 

In this episode of The Segment, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Greg Mitchell, Application Administration Manager at STCU, for a candid, insightful look at what it really takes to drive security and innovation inside a modern, mission-driven financial institution.Greg shares how his team is building resilience from the inside out—applying zero trust principles not as a buzzword, but as a practical, culture-driven framework for protecting core systems. From his roots in school district IT to leading major modernization efforts at STCU, Greg walks us through what it means to lead with intention, assume breach, and drive results with lean teams and strong partnerships.You’ll learn:Why disaster recovery isn’t a one-time exercise, but a team muscle worth training How segmentation led to better cross-team relationships—not just better security The power of small wins (and small apps) to kickstart transformation Why enforcement beats perfection when it comes to securing infrastructure What zero trust really looks like in day-to-day operations—and how to start using tools you already have How STCU is approaching cloud expansion with Illumio 🔐 “Treat it like a business priority, not just a security one.” — Greg Michel This is the employee community you didn’t know you needed—where mindset, momentum, and people-first security converge. Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedInFor more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com