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Securing the Future

Securing the Future

Written by: Jesse Meadors
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Welcome to Securing the Future podcast with your hosts Jesse Meadors and Ramin Lamei where we discuss the latest cutting-edge technologies and how they are affecting the security industry. Join us as we explore the latest advancements and discuss how these innovations are shaping the future of security. With Jesse, a skilled recruiter, and Ramin, a seasoned security leader, this is the show where industry expertise meets in-depth discussions.Jesse Meadors
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  • Episode 25- Building a Worldclass Product Security Program
    Apr 15 2025

    In this episode of Securing the Future podcast, we sat down with James Zollinger, one of the first security hires at Netflix, to unpack what made their product security team one of the best in the business.🧠 From helping Netflix scale securely from DVDs to streaming🔐 To embedding security into user experience from Day 1📈 To leading cross-functional privacy and security initiatives at Humane⚠️ And learning the hard truths about what breaks when companies grow past 1,500 people…James drops lessons that every CISO, security engineer, and product leader should hear — especially if you’re trying to shift left, build a security-first culture, or lead with context, not compliance.💥 You’ll hear: • Why UX matters more than you think in product security • The hard pivot from organic security culture to consultant-style models • How Netflix redefined product security org structures • Why building your own security protocol might make sense • And what “making a breach embarrassing (for others)” actually means 😮🎙️ Hosted by Jesse Meadors & Ramin LameiIf you’re serious about securing the future of your product — don’t miss this one.#ProductSecurity #Cybersecurity #SecuringTheFuture #PrivacyByDesign #SecurityLeadership #StartupSecurity #ShiftingLeft

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    40 mins
  • Episode 24 - Founder Mentality, Building a Successful Cybersecurity Company
    Apr 2 2025

    In this episode of Securing the Future podcast we interviewed Andrew Peterson who is the co-founder of Signal Sciences a successful cybersecurity start up that was acquired by Fastly for $775M in 2020! Since then Andrew and his partner Nick have invested into 36 different cybersecurity companies and through this experience he has learned the keys to success in not only building a company but specifically a cybersecurity focused company. In this episode, we answer some of the following questions:-How do I know if I have a product that clients will actually use?-Should I consider paying for a coach to help me as a founder?-What is the value of coaching?-What is a day in the life of a founder like?-What are the biggest struggles you face when founding a company?-Is there somewhat of a formula for success in building a successful cybersecurity company?Check out this episode and don't forget to like and subscribe to see more great content!#cybersecurity #founder #company #building #coaching #securingthefuture

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    42 mins
  • Episode 22- Fastest Growing Cybersecurity Sector
    Feb 12 2025

    📢 The Fastest Growing Trend in Cybersecurity: Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) 🚀


    🔒 In this episode ofSecuring the Future, we explore theexplosive growth of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and why it’s becoming amust-have for modern cybersecurity teams.


    We sit down withGuy Shani, CEO and co-founder ofPolar Security (acquired by IBM), to discuss:

    ✅ Thebiggest challenges companies face withcloud data security

    ✅ HowAI adoption is increasingdata risk and what to do about it

    ✅ The critical need forcontinuous monitoring & compliance

    ✅ Thefuture of data protection and how companies can stay ahead


    If yourdata is in the cloud, SaaS apps, or data warehouses, this episode is a must-listen! Protecting yoursensitive data is no longer optional—it’s essential.


    🎧Listen now and future-proof your security strategy!


    📢 Don’t forget tolike, comment, and subscribe for more cutting-edge cybersecurity insights!


    #Cybersecurity #DataSecurity #CloudSecurity #DSPM #SecOps #AI #CyberRisk #CloudComputing #TechPodcast #CyberThreats #InfoSec #SecuringTheFuture

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    33 mins
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