Security Confidential podcast is the go-to podcast for all things related to data protection and cybersecurity. Each week, our hosts Manoj Tandon or Rory Meikle explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the ever-evolving world of information security with top cybersecurity professionals in the space. In January, we had some remarkable episodes featuring industry leaders and innovators. Here’s a recap of what you might have missed in January 2026:
Season 18 Episode 3: Would you buy Secure of Cheap?
In our first episode in January 2026, we talked to Daniel Lowrie. Daniel is a longtime IT and cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of hands-on experience, starting from workstation support and evolving into ethical hacking and security training. Inspired early on by hacker and spy movies, he turned that curiosity into a career focused on popping shells, breaking into systems ethically, and teaching others how it all works. Today, he spends his time learning everything he can about cybersecurity, creating training content, and helping the next generation of cyber professionals grow through speaking, mentoring, and community involvement.
Season 18 Episode 4: Adopting an A.I. First Mindset
In the second episode, we talked to Grant Asplund. Grant is a cybersecurity evangelist with over 25 years of experience helping organizations defend against sophisticated cyber threats. He travels globally, speaking at major conferences like RSA, engaging with analysts, partners, and media to advance security across cloud, mobile, and infrastructure. Grant has held leadership roles across sales, marketing, and executive management at companies including Dome9, Blue Coat, Neustar, and Altor Networks, and previously led MetaInfo through its acquisition by Neustar. He also hosts the CISO Secrets and Talking Cloud podcasts, where he explores cloud security trends and real-world leadership insights.
Season 18 Episode 5: Hackers Practice on Small Businesses
In the third episode, we talked to Matthew Waddell. Matthew is an incident response and digital forensics expert with over 25 years of experience helping governments, global enterprises, and small businesses. He has also supported U.S. government counter-intelligence investigations and frontline operations overseas. Today, he’s distilling decades of real-world experience into practical guidance and a new book designed to help organizations survive ransomware with clarity and confidence.
Season 18 Episode 6: AI Hallucinations Explained by an AI Governance Expert
In the second episode, we talked to Dr. Rizwan. Dr. Rizwan Sheikh is the Founder and CEO of Global AI Excellence, the inventor of a groundbreaking AI governance model, and one of the leading voices helping organizations deploy AI responsibly. With decades of experience spanning Deloitte, Fortune 500 consulting, and teaching AI strategy at places like Harvard and MIT, Dr. Riz is helping bridge the gap between innovation and governance.
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