Reginald “Andre” Andre is the dynamic founder and CEO of ARK Solvers. A chance encounter at a CompUSA store sparked a series of events that eventually created ARK Solvers — now one of South Florida’s fastest-growing IT and cybersecurity companies, serving small and midsize companies with a sharp focus on compliance and innovation. With nearly […]
Jun 10, 2025
On this episode, we sit down with Mariana Padilla, CEO and co-founder of HACKERverse.ai — an AI-driven platform transforming how cybersecurity solutions are tested and purchased. From her early days in education and nonprofits to building a career in cybersecurity marketing, Mariana has always sought to challenge inefficiency and champion innovation. From the helm of […]
May 13, 2025
On this episode, we sit down with Trevor Hilligoss, director of security research and the research and innovation division of SpyCloud Labs. From his beginnings in the Army Criminal Investigation Division to his leadership role in cybersecurity’s private sector, Trevor shares how investigative instincts and military discipline shaped his approach to digital forensics, leadership, and […]
Apr 14, 2025
On this episode, we sit down with Rob Allen, chief marketing officer at ThreatLocker, live from the 2024 Sunshine Cyber Conference. From his early days “locked” in an IT closet to his current role in the C-suite, Rob’s journey is one of curiosity, adaptation, and a passion for cybersecurity. At ThreatLocker, he takes customer ideas […]
Mar 18, 2025
On this episode, Jack Clabby of Carlton Fields, P.A., and resident cybersecurity expert Kayley Melton, founder of Reality Shift, chat with Dr. Anmol Agarwal, a senior security researcher at Nokia. With deep expertise in AI security, adversarial machine learning, and privacy-preserving technologies, she is advancing innovation in next-generation communications. Her career began with a focus […]
Feb 04, 2025
Zabrina Mcintyre is a director and cybersecurity adviser at KPMG, where she leverages her diverse expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and strategic project leadership. She brings a unique blend of creativity and expertise to her work by combining a Master of Arts (MA) in Art Business, a specialized MBA program with an international focus, and […]
Dec 31, 2024
Dr. Sunny Wear began her career as a developer, spending countless hours maintaining others’ code—a humbling experience, as she describes it. Realizing she wanted a different path, a friend suggested exploring cybersecurity at just the right time. Together, they tackled the CISSP exam, which Dr. Sunny passed, igniting her passion for application penetration testing. Now […]
Dec 11, 2024
Welcome to chat:CYBR, Cyber Florida’s policy discussion platform. In this episode, host James Jacobs and co-host Jordan Deiuliis engage with Carlton Fields attorney Jack Clabby to explore the intricate world of cybersecurity law and policy. They discuss the role of cybersecurity attorneys, the most common types of cyberattacks, the legal implications of data breaches, and […]
Nov 25, 2024
Confidence Staveley is the founder and CEO of Cybersafe Foundation, Africa’s leading nongovernmental organization dedicated to digital development. Her mission is to ensure inclusive and safe digital access across Africa. Confidence discovered her passion for computer science during a gap year after high school when she first touched a computer keyboard. She then convinced her […]
Oct 24, 2024
Dr. Thomas Hyslip teaches at the master’s in cybercrime program at the University of South Florida, where he blends criminology, digital forensics, and incident response coursework. A retired U.S. Army colonel, Dr. Hyslip’s career spans 23 years across the Defense Criminal Investigative Service, the U.S. Secret Service, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Investigation Division. […]
Sep 04, 2024
Maretta Morovitz is the Engage Lead at MITRE, where she simplifies the planning of adversary engagement for cyber defenders. Maretta likens her cyber defense work to the movie Home Alone, setting a series of traps for the cyber adversary akin to those of Kevin McCallister. Maretta began her career at MITRE with an internship, where […]
Jul 08, 2024
Tanya Janca, also known as SheHacksPurple, is the head of community and education at Semgrep and the best-selling author of Alice and Bob Learn Application Security. With more than 25 years of experience in coding, application security, and IT, Tanya has dedicated herself to “securing all the things.” Tanya’s career journey began in the Canadian government, […]
May 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Tamiko Fletcher —CISO at Kennedy Space Center With a Heart of Gratitude Tamiko Fletcher’s career at NASA began in 1999 as a cooperative education student. Her journey to CISO over the following 20 years is nothing short of inspiring. As the chief information security officer, Tamiko is responsible for minimizing the space center’s cybersecurity risk, […]
May 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Roman Sannikov is the president of Constellation Cyber LLC, a boutique consulting firm specializing in cyberthreat intelligence and analysis. In addition to building Constellation from the ground up, he also serves as a research and intelligence adviser for CYBERA and Venation, two digital security and resilience companies that offer innovative solutions to protect organizations and individuals […]
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Jo Anna Parker Martin, a security analyst at Rice University, protects students, faculty, and their data from outside threats. When she’s away from Rice University’s networks, she can be found researching artificial intelligence while listening to the iconic “Trolls” movie soundtrack. In this episode, Jo Anna joins Carlton Fields’ Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton […]
Feb 29, 2024•48 min
Dr. Diana Burley has nearly 30 years of experience leading digital transformations and driving cross-sector education, research, and strategic innovation. As American University’s chief research and innovation officer, she is responsible for establishing the strategic vision and supporting faculty-led scholarship across all disciplines. Her own research has recently focused on the cybersecurity workforce. In this […]
Jan 31, 2024•59 min
Lisa Plaggemier is the executive director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance. Renowned for her people-first leadership style, Lisa’s passions for collaboration and humor drive transformative change for personal and corporate cybersecurity. In this episode, Lisa joins Carlton Fields’ Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to discuss best practices for effective communication in the cybersecurity industry, […]
Jan 10, 2024•58 min
Jayson Street, the dynamic chief adversarial officer at Secure Yeti, has worn many masks throughout his life and career. He was once named a “world-class hacker” on National Geographic’s “Breakthrough” series episode “Cyber Terror,” but he prefers the simpler title of “hacker, helper, and human.” In this episode, Jayson joins Carlton Fields’ Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s […]
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 6 min
What is the role of cybersecurity in food safety? Kristin Demoranville, CEO and founder of AnzenSage, is committed to shielding the food sector from potential cybersecurity threats and ensuring the resilience of the entire food supply chain. Her dedication is not just a professional pursuit; it’s a mission to prevent any compromise to public health. […]
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Jessica Gulick is a woman of many trades. She is the founder and CEO of the cyber marketing firm Katzcy, the founder and commissioner of the US Cyber Games, and a trailblazer who is working to make cybersecurity a sport that thrives. In this episode, Jessica joins Carlton Fields’ Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton […]
Oct 26, 2023•56 min
With generative AI becoming increasingly prevalent, businesses face a spectrum of opportunities, challenges, and risks. While some organizations have been quick to bring generative AI into the fold, the majority are still wondering whether it’s the right tool and, if so, how to integrate it safely and effectively. Join Carlton Fields attorney Trish Carreiro as […]
Oct 02, 2023•6 min
Allan Liska is a threat intelligence analyst at Recorded Future. In this episode, Allan returns to No Password Required to talk with Carlton Fields attorney Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton about his experiences in the ever-evolving battlefield of cyber threats, what has changed in ransomware since his first time on the show, and his perspective on […]
Sep 26, 2023•57 min
Courtney Jackson is the CEO of Paragon Cyber Solutions, a Tampa-based cybersecurity solutions provider. If Courtney’s name sounds familiar, that may be because she was named the Global 2022 Cybersecurity Woman Entrepreneur of the Year! In addition, Courtney is a 2023 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where she […]
Sep 06, 2023•46 min
Lisa Ventura is the founder of Cyber Security Unity, a U.K.-based organization seeking to unite the cybersecurity industry globally. Lisa is also a proud neurodivergent person; after being diagnosed in her adulthood with autism and ADHD, she gained a wider understanding of who she is, how she can use her unique traits to make the […]
Jul 20, 2023•58 min
Nick Biasini leads a team of threat researchers at Cisco Talos who patrol the cutting edge of the threat landscape. Not only has he investigated some of the most significant cyberattacks in history, but he also has hands-on experience with the 1980 Olympic bobsled track. In this episode of No Password Required, Nick joins Carlton Fields’ […]
Jun 21, 2023•46 min
Gotham Sharma is a cybersecurity consultant, writer, educator, and stand-up comic. He’s on a mission to help folks build successful careers in information security through his latest venture, AccessCyber.co. In his training, Gotham leverages humor to make security awareness and education relatable to audiences of various technical backgrounds. Inspired by satire publications like The Onion, Gotham recently […]
May 03, 2023•46 min
Bianca Lewis, also known by her hacker handle BiaSciLab, is a next-generation teenage hacker and the CEO of Girls Who Hack. Bianca’s cybersecurity journey started at age 11 when she was part of a team that successfully compromised a simulated election-reporting system at DEF CON 26. She has since become a national conference speaker and […]
Apr 06, 2023•52 min
On this episode of No Password Required, Louis Nyffenegger, founder and CEO of PentesterLab, shares how he built his penetration-testing training company, why empathy is crucial to application security, and what can be learned from having hobbies you’re not good at. He also tells us his favorite pen testing story, explains the early days of […]
Mar 01, 2023•54 min
Joey deVilla is a Senior R&D Content Engineer at Auth-Zero, a division of Okta. After hours, Joey is known as the Accordion Guy and spends his time playing music and sharing his nerdy takes on his two personal blogs. In this episode, Joey joins Jack and guest host Tashya Denose (host of the Do We […]
Feb 01, 2023•58 min
Know before you blow! In this episode, we explore the consequences and repercussions of DUIs for pilots. As professionals who hold a high level of responsibility and trust, pilots are held to strict regulations when it comes to alcohol and drug use. A DUI can have significant consequences on a pilot’s FAA medical certificate and […]
Jan 17, 2023•36 min