
THPC Innovation Series #2 - Armis VIPR - w/Or Priel
07/26/24 • 33 min
In this episode of the Professional CISO Podcast, host David Malicoat dives into the Innovation Series with Or Priel, co-founder of Silk Security. They discuss the acquisition of Silk by Armis, and the integration of Armis Centrix VIPR Pro. Or shares insights about his background in cybersecurity and his journey through various startups. The conversation covers the challenges organizations face with security tools and the innovative ways Silk Security’s technology bridges gaps in remediation and operational efficiency. They delve deep into the technology, problem-solving approaches, and the future extensibility of their solutions.
00:00 Introduction to the Professional CISO Podcast
00:31 Innovation Series: Exploring Tech and Value Propositions
01:02 Guest Introduction: Or Priel from Armis Centrix for VIPR Pro
01:23 Or Priel's Background and Career Journey
04:17 Discussing the Problem Space in Cybersecurity
08:27 The Armis Acquisition of Silk Security
10:29 Deep Dive into Armis Centrix for Viper Pro
17:34 Implementation and Integration Insights
19:12 Future Directions and Extensibility
21:31 People, Process, and Technology Considerations
29:15 Complementary Tools and Outcomes
32:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode Sponsor: www.armis.com/platform/armis-centrix-for-vipr-pro-prioritization-and-remediation/
Or Priel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/or-priel-13086371/
David Malicoat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-malicoat-cissp/
THPC Website: www.thpc.co
THPC LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-podcast
In this episode of the Professional CISO Podcast, host David Malicoat dives into the Innovation Series with Or Priel, co-founder of Silk Security. They discuss the acquisition of Silk by Armis, and the integration of Armis Centrix VIPR Pro. Or shares insights about his background in cybersecurity and his journey through various startups. The conversation covers the challenges organizations face with security tools and the innovative ways Silk Security’s technology bridges gaps in remediation and operational efficiency. They delve deep into the technology, problem-solving approaches, and the future extensibility of their solutions.
00:00 Introduction to the Professional CISO Podcast
00:31 Innovation Series: Exploring Tech and Value Propositions
01:02 Guest Introduction: Or Priel from Armis Centrix for VIPR Pro
01:23 Or Priel's Background and Career Journey
04:17 Discussing the Problem Space in Cybersecurity
08:27 The Armis Acquisition of Silk Security
10:29 Deep Dive into Armis Centrix for Viper Pro
17:34 Implementation and Integration Insights
19:12 Future Directions and Extensibility
21:31 People, Process, and Technology Considerations
29:15 Complementary Tools and Outcomes
32:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode Sponsor: www.armis.com/platform/armis-centrix-for-vipr-pro-prioritization-and-remediation/
Or Priel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/or-priel-13086371/
David Malicoat LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-malicoat-cissp/
THPC Website: www.thpc.co
THPC LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-professional-ciso-podcast
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In this episode of the Professional CISO Podcast, host David Malicoat welcomes Will Long, Matt Walker, Andrew Forgie, and Phillip Wylie for a series of discussions on critical infrastructure and cybersecurity defenses. The guests share insights on vulnerability management, the role of federal and private sectors in securing critical systems, and the importance of asset inventory. They also debate topics like AI's impact on cybersecurity and the need for offensive security awareness. The episode concludes with announcements of upcoming events and speaking engagements.
00:00 Introduction to the Professional CISO Podcast
00:30 Deep Dive into Critical Infrastructure
01:27 Tools and Strategies for Vulnerability Management
02:50 Final Thoughts on Critical Infrastructure
03:32 Introduction to Matt Walker
04:00 Insights from Digital Fight Club
05:34 Future Topics and Takeaways
07:19 Andrew Forgie's First Digital Fight Club
08:35 Federal Government's Role in Cybersecurity
12:46 Phillip Wylie’s Perspective
15:38 Upcoming North Texas ISSA Conference
16:43 Conclusion and Call to Subscribe
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Matt Walker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/techguymatt/
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Renee Guttmann Talks IT and OT Security Convergence and so much more!
Welcome to the latest episode of The Professional CISO Show! In this episode, host David Malicoat sits down with Renee Guttmann, the founder and principal of CISO Hive, to discuss her extraordinary journey in cybersecurity. With a career spanning prestigious companies such as Coca-Cola, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Campbell Soup Company, Capital One, and Time Warner, Renee shares her invaluable insights and experiences.
We would like to thank our sponsor Armis for making this episode possible.
If you are going to Black Hat USA 2024, make sure to visit them at their booth or schedule some time at one of their events!
Key Topics Discussed:
- [00:02:00] Early Career: Renee’s unique path from an analyst to a top-tier CISO.
- [00:06:00] Networking: The critical role of networking in the cybersecurity field.
- [00:11:00] Professionalizing the CISO Role: Why it’s essential and its future impact.
- [00:18:00] Reporting Structure: The debate on where the CISO should report within an organization.
- [00:23:00] IT and OT Convergence: The evolution and importance of IT and OT security.
- [00:28:00] Career Advice: Staying well-rounded in cybersecurity and the importance of understanding OT.
Guest Information:
Renee Gutmann
- Founder and Principal, CISO Hive
- Formerly held positions at Coca-Cola, Royal Caribbean Cruises, Campbell Soup Company, Capital One, and Time Warner
Connect with Renee:
- LinkedIn: Renee Guttmann
Host Information:
David Malicoat
- Host of The Professional CISO Show
- Chief Information Security Officer at a medium-sized direct and digital marketing company
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- Website: The Professional CISO
Resources Mentioned:
- National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD)
- Fair Institute
- Black Hat Conference
- North Texas ISSA
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