Tag: AI in Cybersecurity
From Research to Reality: How Universities Are Driving Cybersecurity Forward (Ep. 11)

From Research to Reality: How Universities Are Driving Cybersecurity Forward (Ep. 11)

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As organizations face growing cybersecurity hiring challenges, cybersecurity staffing shortages, and uncertainty around how AI will impact cybersecurity careers, security leaders are being forced to rethink how they recruit, develop, and retain talent.

In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, sit down with Julia Armstrong, Executive Director of the Institute for Cybersecurity and Digital Trust at The Ohio State University, to discuss the cybersecurity talent shortage, skills-based hiring, workforce development, and the future of cybersecurity careers. Their conversation explores how universities, industry, and government can work together to prepare the next generation of cyber professionals and build stronger, more resilient security teams.

Key takeaways:

  • Why the cybersecurity talent shortage continues to impact organizations.
  • How skills-based hiring is changing cybersecurity recruitment.
  • What role AI may play in future cybersecurity careers.
  • Why workforce development is critical to cyber resilience.
  • How collaboration between academia, industry, and government can help close the cybersecurity skills gap.
  • And more!

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The Business of Cyber Partnerships: How MSPs & MSSPs Can Scale & Stand Out ft. Jason Collins (Ep. 8)

The Business of Cyber Partnerships: How MSPs & MSSPs Can Scale & Stand Out ft. Jason Collins (Ep. 8)

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Cybersecurity isn’t just something the IT department handles anymore; it’s become a business issue that leaders across the organization must consider every day.

In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, sit down with Jason Collins, Chief Information Security Officer at Fit Technologies, a 100% employee-owned MSP based in Cleveland, Ohio.

They talk about how cybersecurity has changed over the years, from a behind-the-scenes IT function to a major part of business operations and decision-making. Jason shares why MSPs need to be more intentional about how they grow their security capabilities, how AI is accelerating both threats and innovation, and why people still play such a big role in successful phishing attacks. He also talks about the importance of understanding your environment before adopting new AI tools, and why real partnerships matter far more than simply stacking vendors.

Key takeaways:

  • Cybersecurity has shifted from an IT responsibility to a business-wide leadership priority
  • The difference between a vendor and a true partner can completely change security outcomes
  • MSPs must balance operational speed with thoughtful, risk-based security leadership
  • AI is accelerating both cybersecurity innovation and cyber threats at an unprecedented pace
  • Strong asset management and data visibility are foundational before adopting AI tools
  • And more!

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Keeping the Lights On: How Critical Infrastructure Leaders Defend the Systems We All Rely On (Ep. 6)

Keeping the Lights On: How Critical Infrastructure Leaders Defend the Systems We All Rely On (Ep. 6)

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What happens when the systems we rely on every day stop working? A former Army officer shares how real-world failures reveal the hidden connections inside critical infrastructure.

In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, and co-host Joe Marquette, AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder, sit down with Chelsea Treboniak, U.S. Army veteran, West Point graduate, and owner of Critical Ops. Drawing from her experience deploying with the 82nd Airborne Division and working across critical infrastructure sectors, Chelsea explains why financial systems, energy, identity access, and supply chains are deeply interconnected.

The conversation explores why modern cybersecurity challenges go far beyond traditional IT environments. Chelsea shares how disruptions in one system can ripple across entire sectors, why disaster recovery plans often fail when they are not tested, and how leaders must rethink risk in a world of tightly coupled digital and physical systems. The discussion also tackles the growing role of automation and AI in security operations. While these tools can improve efficiency, Chelsea emphasizes that human judgment, accountability, and leadership remain essential when systems face unexpected failures.

Key takeaways:

  • Critical infrastructure failures rarely happen in isolation; disruptions in one system often cascade across others.
  • Financial services play a larger role in infrastructure resilience than many leaders realize.
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery plans only work when they are tested under real conditions.
  • Automation and AI can improve efficiency, but human decision-making remains essential in high-pressure situations.
  • Leaders must embrace humility and curiosity to identify hidden risks across interconnected systems.
  • And more!

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Cyber Risk 2026: What Every Business Leader Should Be Paying Attention To (Ep. 2)

Cyber Risk 2026: What Every Business Leader Should Be Paying Attention To (Ep. 2)

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When the lights stay on, most people assume everything is fine. But what if the real danger is unfolding quietly behind the scenes?

In this episode, host Tony Pietrocola, President and Co-founder of AgileBlue, sits down with AgileBlue CEO and Co-founder Joe Marquette and Major General (Ret.) Ryan Heritage, former Director of Operations at U.S. Cyber Command. They unpack the evolving risks facing critical infrastructure and why modern cyber threats are more subtle, persistent, and strategic than ever.

Key takeaways:

  • Why critical infrastructure now extends far beyond traditional military targets
  • How the cyber domain functions as both maneuver space and a weapons platform
  • What “persistent engagement” means in today’s peer-to-peer cyber competition
  • Why AI currently provides asymmetric advantages to attackers
  • The importance of constantly challenging security assumptions at the executive level
  • And more!

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