Fraud‑investigator‑turned‑entrepreneur Ori Eisen revives the 1990s “nobody knows you’re a dog” cartoon to show how today’s Gen‑AI deepfakes make that joke a board‑level risk. Tracing his path from inventing device‑fingerprinting to launching insured, passwordless logins, he argues identity—not credentials—is the internet’s final perimeter, urging enterprises to gauge every transaction by human‑level risk, from library cards to dam controls.
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 1152
MD‑turned‑neuroscientist Nima Schei shares how modeling the brain’s limbic system led him from crab‑neuron labs to Guacamole ID—lightweight, continuous desktop authentication—while devising guardrails against deepfakes and MFA fatigue. His bio‑inspired algorithms suggest emotional intelligence in machines can raise trust, cut compute, and free teams in fast‑moving enterprises.
Jul 19, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1151
When Lucas Hu witnessed a deepfake breach his firm’s defenses, he recognized the limits of traditional tooling. Leveraging a decade of ML research and hands-on cybersecurity experience, he pioneered a “Swiss cheese” model—layering email, domain, and behavioral signals—to outsmart evolving phishing and deepfake attacks.
Jul 16, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1150
After witnessing a high-stakes breach test turn real, Joshua Crumbaugh shifted from underground hacking roots into marketing strategy, then combined both to pioneer ethical social engineering. At Phish Firewall, he applies behavioral science and AI-powered micro-simulations to train employees in role-specific threat responses and foster a culture of vigilant defense.
Jul 14, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1148
As deepfakes evolve at breakneck speed, Ofer Friedman sounds the alarm on how our senses and even biometric verification, can no longer be trusted. He reveals how fraudsters bypass security not by hacking systems, but by impersonating humans in real-time. From the rise of fraud-as-a-service to the failure of traditional AI defenses, Ofer unpacks a perfect storm threatening our digital identities. He shares why explainability and anomaly detection are the next frontier and why the clock is tickin...
Jul 14, 2025•30 min
Anthony Sahakian’s journey into deepfake detection began before the world even had a name for it. From navigating misinformation in authoritarian regimes to pioneering AI-driven solutions for enterprises, he shares hard-earned lessons on the limits of technology, the power of cognitive bias, and why the fight against digital deception starts with human awareness.
Jul 06, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1146
Cyber threats evolve constantly, but most organizations still rely on static, outdated risk assessments that leave them vulnerable. Mario Procopio challenges this mindset with CACR—Continuous Assessment, Continuous Remediation—a methodology inspired by agile DevOps principles that enables real-time risk visibility, adaptive security strategies, and faster decision-making. He breaks down how CISOs can shift from reactive defenses to proactive, dynamic risk management, ensuring security evolves as...
Jul 05, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1147
Cybersecurity breaches are unavoidable, making resilience and effective response critical for businesses. My conversation with Nimrod Kozlovski, co-founder of Cytactic, highlighted how AI can transform crisis management. Kozlovski, an expert in guiding Fortune 500 companies through cyber incidents, observed significant chaos during crises despite numerous external advisors. He noted that relying on various experts, each with their own processes, often creates confusion when clarity is most neede...
Jul 02, 2025•35 min
At 64, Alan Cahn reframed his life with a purpose: to help people live with full hearts and enlightened minds. From a challenging childhood and early countercultural days to 32 years designing transformative experiences at Landmark, Alan’s path is grounded in deep personal work. In this episode, he reflects on the power of presence, the myth of being “stuck,” and the quiet discipline behind real change. Through stories of mentorship, mistakes, and micro-decisions, he shows how anyone—at any age—...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 1145
What happens when cutting-edge AI research meets real-world urgency? Yossi Matias reflects on decades at the forefront of innovation—from early machine learning to deploying life-saving healthcare tools and advancing AI agents that accelerate scientific discovery. Through stories of rapid transformation, he reveals how research, curiosity, and responsibility converge to shape technology with global impact. #AIInnovation #TechForGood #MachineLearning
Jun 10, 2025•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1144
Cybersecurity is no longer just about preventing breaches—it’s now about enabling innovation securely in a fast-moving, AI-powered world. As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everything from microservices to digital platforms, cybersecurity needs a major mindset shift. Daniel Shechter, CEO of Miggo Security, cybersecurity leader at 8200, and Havazalot program alumni, offers exactly that. Daniel’s journey—from jazz saxophonist to military intelligence, McKinsey consultant, and now start...
May 26, 2025•45 min
In a world where cybersecurity threats evolve faster than our defenses, AI-driven risks are becoming the frontline challenge for enterprises. To gain deeper insights into this rapidly shifting landscape, I spoke with Maor Saubron, Head of Corporate Security at Amdocs, whose decades-long journey through cybersecurity offers an unparalleled view into how organizations can effectively respond to emerging threats.Maor leads a team of over 200 security professionals at Amdocs, a global technology gia...
May 26, 2025•36 min
Cybersecurity is once again at a critical crossroads—this time, driven by the explosive growth of AI technologies. During a recent visit to Descope’s Palo Alto office, I sat down with CEO Slavik Markovich, a veteran in the cybersecurity space whose past ventures, Demisto (acquired by Palo Alto Networks) and Sentrigo (acquired by McAfee), shaped much of the modern security landscape. Our conversation centered around how AI is radically reshaping digital identity. Slavik and his team—collaborators...
May 23, 2025•27 min
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and the growing complexity of enterprise data environments. In a recent conversation with Dan Benjamin, VP at Palo Alto Networks and co-founder of Dig Security, it became clear that securing data and AI requires moving beyond traditional perimeter-based strategies toward more dynamic, proactive approaches. Dan brings deep entrepreneurial experience. After founding multiple cybersecurity startu...
May 23, 2025•35 min
Haunted by the rise of online antisemitism, Tal-Or Cohen Montemayor left a high-powered legal career to launch CyberWell—a nonprofit using AI to hold social media platforms accountable to their own policies. In this conversation, she shares how antisemitic hate moved from fringe forums to mainstream feeds, the troubling aftermath of October 7, and why current systems are failing to respond. Her work exposes the gaps in content moderation and reveals how high-integrity data and generative AI can ...
May 21, 2025•24 min•Season 1Ep. 1143
Shalev Ifrah’s path is one of curiosity, creativity, and continuous growth. From launching his first ventures to building Israel’s leading digital marketing college, he shares how real-world learning, persistence, and strategic risk-taking shaped his entrepreneurial vision. His journey highlights the power of aligned partnerships, rapid adaptation, and turning insights into innovation.#20minuteleaders #EntrepreneurshipJourney #RevenueGrowthStrategies #DigitalMarketingLeadership
May 18, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1139
At nine, Roey Eliyahu was already coding. By 11, he was freelancing. His path from an IDF cybersecurity unit to founding Salt Security reflects a deep understanding of how microservices and GenAI transformed APIs from simple gateways to complex security risks. He shares why discovery, governance, and protection are now essential pillars for any enterprise navigating rapid innovation—and how early insights shaped a category-defining solution.#20MinuteLeaders #APISecurity #CybersecurityLeadership ...
May 12, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1141
By Michael Matias, CEO of Clarity and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum Cybersecurity is at a turning point, driven by AI’s rapid rise. In a recent conversation with Matan Derman, CEO of Apex, we explored why integrating AI into organizations is inevitable—and why traditional security strategies must evolve to meet AI-specific threats. Derman, with a background in elite Israeli cyber units and Stanford Business School, alongside co-founder Tomer Even, quickly recognized how accessible AI tools like ChatGP...
May 06, 2025•42 min
By Michael Matias, CEO of Clarity and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum Cybersecurity is at a turning point, driven by artificial intelligence (AI). My conversation with Jonathan Roizin, CEO of Flow Security—now part of CrowdStrike—reinforced the urgent need for organizations to rethink data protection strategies in an era of dynamic, fluid information exchange. The Shifting Nature of Data Security Roizin, a veteran of elite Israeli cybersecurity organizations, has spent over 15 years tackling cyber threa...
May 05, 2025•36 min
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping cybersecurity—not just for digital threats but also for critical physical infrastructure like railways. My conversation with Miki Shifman, Co-Founder and CTO of Cylus, underscored the urgent need to extend cybersecurity beyond traditional digital domains to protect transportation systems. Railway Cybersecurity: A Growing Concern Shifman, a cybersecurity expert and Israeli intelligence veteran, co-founded Cylus in 2017 to address vulnerabilities in railwa...
May 05, 2025•27 min
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a mere enhancement in cybersecurity—it’s essential. My conversation with Dr. Dorit Dor, Chief Technology Officer at Check Point Software Technologies, reinforced AI’s transformative role in defending against cyber threats. As a pioneer in Israel’s cybersecurity sector, Dorit has been shaping security strategies for nearly three decades. AI’s Expanding Role in Cybersecurity From Check Point’s early days to its global prominence, Dorit has emphasized the n...
May 05, 2025•53 min
Cybersecurity is at a turning point, largely driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). My recent conversation with Barak Schoster—a renowned cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur—highlighted AI’s profound impact on the field. Schoster, who founded Bridgecrew (now part of Palo Alto Networks), has extensive experience in advanced threat protection and innovative security solutions. AI’s Role in Cybersecurity Schoster put it simply: “The boundaries have been broken.” Traditional...
May 05, 2025•44 min
Cybersecurity today is more dynamic and critical than ever, thanks to the transformative influence of AI. Liran Grinberg, Co-founder of Team8, highlighted this evolution in a recent discussion. Drawing on his experience from Israel's elite Unit 8200 and managing over $1 billion in ventures, he shed light on how AI is reshaping cybersecurity. He emphasized that AI isn't just enhancing existing technologies but enabling previously impossible capabilities, which also broadens the attack surface—cre...
May 05, 2025•55 min
After years in finance and a move from New York back to a kibbutz, Sagi Shentag led Tango from startup to $300M revenue before taking the helm at VOY. Now, he’s transforming global connectivity by making travel data seamless, affordable, and stress-free—turning a complex necessity into a simple, empowering experience. #20MinuteLeaders #GlobalConnectivity #TravelTechInnovation #EntrepreneurialJourney
May 04, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1140
Growing up between Uganda, the UK, and rural Kentucky, Manish Patel’s journey led him from Stanford to Google and then into venture capital. Reflecting on technology’s human impact, Manish shares how today’s AI-driven chaos mirrors past moments of innovation—and why building around human needs, not just features, will define the next generation of companies.#VentureCapital #AIInnovation #StartupMindset
Apr 28, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1139
Sumedh Thakar, CEO of Qualys, delves into his journey from software engineer to cybersecurity leader, stressing the critical role of risk quantification in protecting business value. He highlights the dynamic nature of cybersecurity, tackling challenges like AI and quantum security, while offering insights into aligning security efforts with financial impact for long-term resilience. #CyberRiskManagement #CybersecurityLeadership #RiskQuantification #InfoSecStrategy #20MinuteLeaders...
Apr 24, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1136
The arrival of Generative AI marks perhaps the fastest and most dramatic technological change we've ever experienced, reshaping cybersecurity at a pace most organizations are unprepared for. A recent conversation with Elad Schulman, CEO and Co-Founder of Lasso, reinforced my understanding that organizations must rapidly adapt to this new reality, where threats evolve continuously and at an unprecedented rate.Schulman, a seasoned entrepreneur who founded and sold the cybersecurity company Segasec...
Apr 24, 2025•36 min
A childhood love of tractors and a Navy career shaped Zac Staples’s path to founding Fathom5, the first company to deploy AI on a naval warship. In this episode, he shares how he's tackling the overlooked world of industrial machines—building platforms that bring AI to legacy systems powering national security and daily life. With a focus on trust, machine resilience, and sustainability, Zac offers a grounded, thoughtful perspective on modernizing critical infrastructure in an AI-driven age.#AIi...
Apr 10, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1137
By Michael Matias, CEO of Clarity and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum Cybersecurity is at a pivotal crossroads, transformed by AI and the realities of hybrid work. In my recent conversation with Ofer Ben-Noon—founder of Talon Cyber Security and former CEO of Argus Cyber Security—it became clear that traditional cybersecurity strategies must evolve, especially as the browser becomes the primary gateway to enterprise data. With a background in Israel’s elite Unit 8200 and as a pioneer in automotive cybers...
Mar 26, 2025•38 min
From overcoming startup challenges to driving regional innovation, Harel Ram shares his journey from entrepreneur to ecosystem leader. He unpacks the transformation of Beersheba into a global tech hub, the power of strategic partnerships, and the lessons learned in balancing vision, investment, and execution to create lasting value for startups, investors, and the wider tech industry.#TechInnovation #StartupEcosystem #BeershebaTechHub
Mar 24, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1136
