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Converge Lab: Navigating Cyber & AI

Converge Lab: Navigating Cyber & AI

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The same AI that's helping your team move faster is helping attackers move faster too. That's the tension every business leader is now living with, and it's why we made this show. Converge Lab: Navigating Cyber & AI is the podcast for leaders who need to make decisions about both. Each month, host Jon Waldman and expert guests break down the real-world impact of AI, cybersecurity, and emerging tech with practical guidance you can actually use. This show is for you if you're a C-suite leader, CISO, CRO, CTO, IT director, compliance officer, or information security pro responsible for keeping your organization secure when threats evolve faster than your last policy update. It's also for operations leaders, IT generalists, and business owners who know cybersecurity and AI matter but need someone to skip the hand-wringing and tell them what to do Monday morning. Every month you'll get compliance and regulatory guidance tailored to financial institutions and regulated sectors, current threat intelligence, and straight talk on AI use cases. You'll also hear expert interviews with practitioners, ethical hackers, and compliance leaders, risk mitigation strategies grounded in real scenarios, and the bigger picture on legislation and breach costs. Whether you're running security at an enterprise or IT for a 10-person shop, Converge Lab delivers expert-level insight in a conversational format that respects your time and your intelligence. Economics
Episodes
  • Stronger Security Starts With Culture

    Stronger Security Starts With Culture
    Sep 1 2026
    When cybersecurity is about more than just tech, organizations thrive. With evolving threats and advancing AI, the real edge in cyber risk management is human: building strong security cultures, sharing knowledge, and empowering every team member to step up. In this episode of Converge Lab: Navigating Cyber and AI, Jon Waldman welcomes Katie Shuck, Cyber Intelligence Analyst for the State of South Dakota’s Fusion Center and longtime advocate for cybersecurity as public safety. Travel with Katie Shuck from dial-up days to her leadership at the forefront of cyber defense, where people make or break your organization’s safety. Learn why information sharing is a turning point, discover what’s keeping leaders up at night, and hear actionable strategies for embedding a resilient cyber culture across your teams. Katie Shuck digs into the opportunities and pain points of advancing tech and why, in a hyperconnected world, security isn’t someone else’s job. Ready to rethink your cybersecurity playbook? Tune in now for modern strategies you can actually use. ==== Timestamps ==== 00:00 - Introduction 02:13 - Katie Shuck’s cyber journey and role in public safety 03:31 - How did you get started in cybersecurity? 06:42 - Why cybersecurity is now a public safety issue 08:33 - How has your thinking about cybersecurity evolved? 12:00 - Speed vs. security—risks of rapid tech adoption 14:14 - The power of information sharing 17:32 - What does it take to build a strong security culture? 19:19 - Humans as cyber assets, not weak links 20:30 - Security culture and information sharing 23:45 - Where is technology headed in the next five years? 28:32 - What excites you about AI’s future in security? 29:18 - AI governance and deepfake response 32:57 - Final thoughts and takeaways
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    35 mins
  • Leading Secure Transformation in Financial Services

    Leading Secure Transformation in Financial Services
    Aug 7 2026
    When trust and technology evolve together, banking leaders win. Accelerating digital change, relentless threats, and the need to keep customers’ trust, community bank tech leaders face more pressure than ever. In this episode of Converge Lab: Navigating Cyber & AI, Jon Waldman welcomes Chris Kreul, CTO at First Bank and Trust, for an unfiltered look at what’s working and what’s failing in modern cybersecurity strategy. Hear how Chris Kreul went from reimaging call center computers during the ILOVEYOU virus days to leading an award-winning tech team. Uncover the real value of elevating cyber programs beyond box-checking, why empathy and communication are central to a security-first culture, and how AI is unlocking operational and security wins banks couldn’t even dream of five years ago. Tune in to get inspired, rethink your approach, and drive your cybersecurity maturity forward. ==== Timestamps ==== 00:03 Introduction 02:12 Chris Kreul’s cybersecurity origin story 04:34 Early lessons from ILOVEYOU and Code Red viruses 06:27 How cybersecurity thinking has evolved 08:18 Challenges in current cybersecurity approaches 10:13 Dangers of “check-the-box” security 13:22 Opportunities and what's working in security maturity 15:23 Building a strong cybersecurity culture 17:19 Empathy and human factors in security incidents 18:43 Evolution of banking technology and threat landscape 19:43 Predictions for technology and cybersecurity in the next five years 21:56 AI’s role in unlocking value and secure automation 22:44 Real-world AI use cases reducing vulnerabilities 28:04 Measuring AI’s ROI and operational impact 30:28 Lessons learned and the importance of continual learning 33:14 Episode wrap-up
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    34 mins
  • Innovation Without Compromising Security

    Innovation Without Compromising Security
    Jul 10 2026
    Technology is transforming banking at an unprecedented pace, creating new opportunities while introducing new challenges for financial institutions. As AI, real-time payments, and digital innovation continue to reshape the industry, leaders must balance progress with the trust, security, and stability their customers expect. In this episode of Converge Lab: Navigating Cyber & AI, Jon Waldman sits down with DJ Seeterlin, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at Chesapeake Bank, to talk about the changing role of cybersecurity in financial services and what it takes to build a culture where innovation and security work together. The conversation also looks at building a lasting security culture, preparing for the next wave of technology, and the opportunities AI presents for the future of banking. Tune in to hear how innovation, cybersecurity, and strategic leadership are shaping the future of banking.
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    20 mins
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