The Segment: A Zero Trust Leadership Podcast

The Monday Microsegment for the week of July 7th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Another week, another airline hit with a cyberattack.Iranian hackers threaten to leak more emails from Trump allies And a ransomware gang suddenly shuts down… or is it just a rebrand?And John Kindervag joins us for a "Kindervag's Compass" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand

The Monday Microsegment for the week of June 30th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.A second airline hit by a cyberattack in as many weeks.Iran’s hackers stay quiet — for now — after U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.And the IRS gets a security audit — and it’s not good.And Christer Swartz joins us for a "Boos and Bravos" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with three powerhouse women in cybersecurity—Emma, Aparna, and Sumi—who bring distinctly different journeys from pharmacy, law, technical sales, and engineering into one common mission: reshaping the cybersecurity industry from within. Together, they dive deep into what makes cybersecurity exciting, how resilience and authenticity fuel success, and why community—not conformity—is key to lasting impact.With candid conversations about navigating gender bias, building real allyship, and mentoring the next generation of women in tech, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive in a male-dominated space. From managing cross-functional teams to balancing business needs with technical demands, these leaders share practical advice, hard-won lessons, and a powerful vision for a more inclusive, empowered future in cyber.Other topics we talked about:What drew each guest to cybersecurity from nontraditional backgrounds The role of mentorship and sponsorship in career growth Confronting misconceptions and biases in the workplace Why visibility and feedback are crucial for career advancement Balancing empathy and authority in leadership Retention strategies for women in tech The power of storytelling in inspiring the next generation How to build trust across business and security teams Whether you're deep in the industry or just cyber-curious, you’ll leave inspired to challenge the status quo—and uplift others along the way.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 June 23rd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.U.S. officials warn of cyber blowback in the wake of airstrikes on Iran.The largest-ever trove of stolen passwords resurfaces online.And if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it might be the latest attack by Scattered Spider.Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand

The Monday Microsegment for the week of June 9th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Travelers left flying blind after cyberattack at Canadian airlineExtra! Extra! Hackers target journalists at The Washington PostAnd a fake IT support is tricking Salesforce users into downloading malwareHead to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand

In this episode of The Segment, we dive deep into the critical intersection of cybersecurity, resilience, and organizational strategy with the renowned Dr. Larry Ponemon, founder of the Ponemon Institute and a pioneer in privacy and security research. With over 20 years of groundbreaking studies, including the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report and the Global Cost of Ransomware Study, Dr. Ponemon shares valuable insights into the evolving cyber threat landscape and what businesses can do to stay ahead.We also talk about: The origins and evolution of the Ponemon Institute’s research.Why prevention isn’t enough, emphasizing containment and resilience in cybersecurity.The rising costs of data breaches and attackers’ growing focus on disrupting operational resilience.How organizations can leverage research data to secure leadership buy-in and develop effective strategies.The importance of Zero Trust frameworks in addressing modern security challenges.The role of robust leadership, strategic planning, and redundancy in enhancing resilience.The evolving responsibilities of CISOs and unifying accountability within organizations.Emerging trends like artificial intelligence and global contributions to cybersecurity innovation.Metrics for measuring the effectiveness of security controls.The Global Cost of Ransomware Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware  Listening Notes:[2:30 - 6:00] Advice for Mitigating Ransomware Risks[6:00 - 11:00] Role of Zero Trust in Security[11:00 - 16:00] Accountability in Security Strategies[16:00 - 21:00]  Research Wishlist: Metrics and Trust[21:00 - 25:00] Long-Term Industry ObservationsTune in to learn how to shift from a prevention mindset to one of resilience and adaptability in an ever-changing digital world!

The Monday Microsegment for the week of June 9th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.A North Korean ransomware campaign is playing for keeps.A rose by any other name smells as sweet. But would malware by a standardized name be as leet?And is CISA’s brain drain a crisis in the making?Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand

The Monday Microsegment for the week of June 2nd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.AI-powered cyberthreats are scaling fastVictoria's Secret remains hush-hush about security issue that triggered a website shutdownAnd U.S. banks are pushing back on breach disclosure rulesHead to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand

The Monday Microsegment for the week of May 26th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.U.S. cyber defense faces budget cuts — just as threats are ramping up.A ransomware attack hamstrings a major healthcare network.And the Justice Department charges dozens in two global malware takedowns.Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand

In a world where cybercrime is a business and national security secrets are often hidden in plain sight, this episode uncovers the gripping intersection of espionage and cybersecurity. Brian Boetig, a national security and public safety expert with 35 years of experience spanning the FBI, CIA, U.S. diplomacy, law enforcement, and consulting, shares fascinating stories from his career, including an unexpected brush with Russian intelligence, all thanks to a dachshund. In this episode we also discuss:The evolution of spycraft, from traditional field operations to modern cyber warfareHow cybercrime has transformed into a full-fledged business modelInsights into decoding behavioral patterns in cyberattacksThe complexities of cyber insurance and its limitationsHow businesses may be relying on cyber insurance in the wrong waysExamine how leadership engagement in cybersecurity has evolvedHighlight the critical role the C-suite plays in driving security initiativesStay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedInFor more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com