The Segment: A Zero Trust Leadership Podcast

The Monday Microsegment for the week of April 21st. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Russian hackers woo diplomats — with a glass of wine.AI flaws are going unfixed, even when they’re critical.And security leaders look for a way forward after CVE program is pulled back from the brinkAnd Christer Swartz joins us for "Boos and Bravos". Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025

What if the biggest vulnerability in cybersecurity isn't the technology—but the people behind it? Dr. Erik Huffman, a pioneer in cyberpsychology, joins The Segment to break down the human factors behind digital attacks. Cyberpsychology—the blend of security, human behavior, and neuroscience—reveals that over 90% of data breaches involve human error or social engineering, not just technical exploits. The conversation shifts to why traditional cybersecurity awareness training isn’t enough—awareness is widespread, but true preparedness is lacking.In this episode, we discuss:Why even the most secure organizations still fall victim to cyberattacksThe dangerous blame culture in cybersecurity and why it needs to changeThe intense pressure and burnout CISOs face in today’s fast-moving business world What organizations can do to strengthen security beyond just investing in techHow attackers manipulate emotions If you think only careless people get hacked, think again.Resources Mentioned:Dr. Huffman Ted Talk

The Monday Microsegment for the week of April 14th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.China makes a cyber confession. Or was it a veiled warning?CISA director nomination blocked over another Chinese attackAnd ransomware attacks are up — but payouts are down.And John Kindervag joins us for "Ask the Expert."Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025

The Monday Microsegment for the week of April 7th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.TikTok gets more time in the U.S. — and a huge fine in Europe You can always count on death, taxes, and in April, IRS-themed phishing attacksAnd a major cybercriminal gang is taking the “ware” out of ransomware attacksAnd Trevor Dearing joins us for "Ask the Expert."Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025

Welcome to Season 3 of The Segment: A Zero Trust Leadership Podcast. This season, we’re exploring the intersection of trust, resilience, and human behavior — how cybercriminals weaponize trust, why resilience is about more than just prevention, and why human psychology remains the most exploited element in cybersecurity. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss these full-length interviews.

The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 31st. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.New “Morphing Meerkat” phishing kit packs a mighty punchCritical vulnerabilities cast a shadow over solar power systemsAnd the risk prognosis is not looking good for many medical devicesAnd Gary Barlet joins us for "Ask the Expert."Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025

The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 24th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.AI is supercharging organized crime, Europol warnsResearchers fool major AI tools into helping them write malwareAnd UK security leaders are confident — maybe too confidentAnd Christer Swartz joins us for a Boos and Bravos SegmentHead to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware

The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 17th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Accused LockBit ransomware developer facing lockup after U.S. extraditionMedusa ransomware now targeting critical infrastructureYou’re not a robot, and “ClickFix” is not a solutionAnd Gary Barlet joins us for a Book Club segment. Brooking's article: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/generative-ai-the-american-worker-and-the-future-of-work/Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware

The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 10th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Watching pirated media? Prepare to be boarded by malware.Medusa petrifies more victims with ransomwareAnd Chinese cybersecurity vendor accused of doing the oppositeAnd John Kindervag joins us for an Ask the Expert segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware

The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 3rd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.API keys showing up in AI training dataRussian IT firms hacked by pirates in SPAAAAAAAAAAACE!And a new campaign is using malicious PDFs — and some clever SEOAnd John Kindervag joins us for a Myth Busters segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware