The traditional corporate perimeter, once a simple fortress, is no longer a reliable defense. With vulnerabilities changing rapidly in a world of cloud computing and remote work, relying on outdated security models is no longer a viable strategy. This massive shift demands a new approach centered on identity, leaving many organizations wondering how to adapt to the "perimeter problem".

Join Menny Barzilay, CEO and Co-founder of Milestone, and Steve Pascucci, Head of Zero Trust at Cloudflare, for a practical conversation about the path forward. They discuss how to embrace a Zero Trust framework as a journey and a mindset, not just another product. You’ll get real-world advice on where to begin, the outsized impact of automation, and how to prepare for the next wave of AI-driven threats.

👉 Stay ahead of the curve. Download your copy of the 2025 Cloudflare Signals Report for expert analysis: https://cfl.re/signals-report

👉 Explore our content hub for exclusive C-level conversations at cloudflare.tv/executive

🔔 Never miss an episode. Subscribe for more conversations with cybersecurity leaders!

🤳 Follow us @CloudflareTV

Host - Khalid Kark, Field CIO, Cloudflare

Khalid Kark is a globally recognized technology strategist and Field CIO at Cloudflare, where he works closely with C-suite leaders and board members to shape secure, scalable, and resilient digital strategies. With over two decades of experience at the forefront of technology leadership, Khalid helps organizations navigate the complex intersection of business innovation, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation. Previously, Khalid led Forrester’s Security & Risk and Technology Leadership practices and served as Global Managing Director of Deloitte’s Technology Leadership Program and chaired Deloitte’s Tech Eminence Council to elevate thought leadership in AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

Guest - Menny Barzilay, Co-founder and CEO, Milestone

Menny Barzilay is an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor. He is the CEO and co-founder of Milestone, a platform redefining how enterprises engage with cybersecurity services, and a partner and co-founder at Cytactic, a global leader in cyber crisis management and readiness. He also serves as the CTO of the Blavatnik Interdisciplinary Cyber Research Center at Tel Aviv University.

Guest - Steve Pascucci, Head of Zero Trust, Cloudflare

As Vice President of Alliances at Kyndryl, Jeff Gatz is passionate about unlocking the power of our partner ecosystems to help customers modernize, innovate, and secure their IT estate. His career started out in technical roles; and the lessons learned there have carried forward into his current role. Jeff enjoys taking large complicated problems and breaking them down to find the best solution. He prides himself on his ability to communicate complex issues simply and efficiently (technical, financial, partner programs, etc.). He believes strongly in developing programmatic solutions that are sustainable and repeatable to create efficiencies of scale that drive better customer success and profitability.

In this episode of Security Signal, host Khalid Kark, Field CIO at Cloudflare, sits down with Jeff Gatz, VP of Alliances at Kyndryl, to explore why traditional approaches to enterprise resilience are no longer enough. As organizations face growing third-party risks, regulatory shifts, and global instability, it's time to rethink what true security resilience looks like.

Together, they break down the limitations of legacy frameworks and share practical strategies for building a future-ready, full-stack resilience posture. Topics include the double-edged role of AI in security, ensuring supply chain trust, fostering a strong security culture, and optimizing tech investments through vendor consolidation.

🔒 Want more on today’s top cybersecurity trends? Download the 2025 Cloudflare Signals Report: cloudflare.com/signals

👉 Explore our content hub for exclusive C-level conversations: cloudflare.tv/executive

🔔 Like what you heard? Subscribe to the podcast and follow us @CloudflareTV

Host - Khalid Kark, Field CIO, Cloudflare

Khalid Kark is a globally recognized technology strategist and Field CIO at Cloudflare, where he works closely with C-suite leaders and board members to shape secure, scalable, and resilient digital strategies. With over two decades of experience at the forefront of technology leadership, Khalid helps organizations navigate the complex intersection of business innovation, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation. Previously, Khalid led Forrester’s Security & Risk and Technology Leadership practices and served as Global Managing Director of Deloitte’s Technology Leadership Program and chaired Deloitte’s Tech Eminence Council to elevate thought leadership in AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

Guest - Jeff Gatz, VP of Alliances, Kyndryl

As Vice President of Alliances at Kyndryl, Jeff Gatz is passionate about unlocking the power of our partner ecosystems to help customers modernize, innovate, and secure their IT estate. His career started out in technical roles; and the lessons learned there have carried forward into his current role. Jeff enjoys taking large complicated problems and breaking them down to find the best solution. He prides himself on his ability to communicate complex issues simply and efficiently (technical, financial, partner programs, etc.). He believes strongly in developing programmatic solutions that are sustainable and repeatable to create efficiencies of scale that drive better customer success and profitability.

The future of cybersecurity is here—and it’s driven by AI.

Cybercriminals aren’t waiting — they’re already using AI to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks, including adversarial AI that can bypass traditional defenses. The threat is escalating, and C-suite security leaders need to act immediately to protect their cloud-first and hybrid environments. The clock is ticking, and emerging cybersecurity trends are raising the stakes even higher.

In this high-stakes episode, Khalid Kark, Field CIO at Cloudflare, sits down with Daniel Kendzior, Managing Director and AI Security Lead at Accenture, and Mike Hamilton, CIO at Cloudflare, to dive into how AI is reshaping both cyberattacks and defenses. They break down the rise of adversarial AI, share critical insights, and offer actionable steps for CISOs and CTOs to secure their organizations and scale resilient infrastructures in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

🔒 It’s no longer enough to react—now’s the time to take control. Learn how to leverage AI to protect your data, defend your infrastructure, and stay ahead of adversarial AI attacks.

👉 Want to dive deeper?

• Download the 2025 Cloudflare Signals Report to explore the top cybersecurity trends today at cloudflare.com/signals
• Follow us @CloudflareTV
• Explore our content hub for exclusive C-level conversations: cloudflare.tv/executive

Host - Khalid Kark, Field CIO, Cloudflare

Khalid Kark is a globally recognized technology strategist and Field CIO at Cloudflare, where he works closely with C-suite leaders and board members to shape secure, scalable, and resilient digital strategies. With over two decades of experience at the forefront of technology leadership, Khalid helps organizations navigate the complex intersection of business innovation, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation. Previously, Khalid led Forrester’s Security & Risk and Technology Leadership practices and served as Global Managing Director of Deloitte’s Technology Leadership Program and chaired Deloitte’s Tech Eminence Council to elevate thought leadership in AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

Daniel Kendzior, Managing Director, AI Security Lead, Accenture

Daniel Kendzior is Accenture's Global Data & AI Security Lead, bringing extensive global experience in driving large-scale information security transformations. Deeply passionate about orchestrating organizations, he ensures the seamless integration of cybersecurity into the core architecture of products and services, effectively transforming cybersecurity into a business enabler.

Mike Hamilton, CIO, Cloudflare

Mike Hamilton is the Chief Information Officer of Cloudflare, the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. As CIO, Mike leads Cloudflare’s IT organization, focused on business and IT alignment in developing system architectures for Cloudflare at scale. Mike joined Cloudflare with over 25 years experience in IT including senior leadership roles at MuleSoft, Salesforce, Databricks, and GM Cruise.