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Brex's CISO Mark Hillick on avoiding tool bloat and learning from high-severity incidents

In this week’s episode of The Future of Security Operations podcast, Thomas is joined by Mark Hillick, CISO at Brex. Mark’s experience in the security industry spans more than two decades. He started out as a security engineer at Allied Irish Banks before advancing through companies like MongoDB to become Director and Head of Security at Riot Games. His book, The Security Path, features over 70 interviews with security professionals on their career journeys.

Take the fear out of phishing response: Lessons from Material Security

For modern security teams, phishing remains one of the most persistent and resource-intensive challenges their organizations face. But automating the detection and response to phishing attacks not only saves time, but also reduces errors and strengthens your organization's overall defense.

How LivePerson automates vulnerability management to reduce risk

For modern security teams, managing vulnerabilities efficiently is critical to reducing risk and maintaining a strong security posture. However, the sheer volume of vulnerabilities, complex IT environments, and resource constraints make traditional approaches unsustainable. Automating key aspects of vulnerability management not only speeds up remediation, but also ensures consistency and accuracy across the entire vulnerability lifecycle.

Ofgem's Mollie Chard on driving resilience through diverse hiring practices

In this week’s episode of The Future of Security Operations podcast, Thomas is joined by Mollie Chard. Mollie’s career spans 10+ years in technical SOC and leadership roles at organizations like the UK’s Met Office, Capgemini, and OVO. She’s recently accepted a new role as Head of Cyber Guidance & Monitoring at Ofgem, the UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets. A passionate advocate for diversity, she’s also the Chief Advisor for Women in Cybersecurity UK and Ireland.

The Trade Desk's Joe McCallister on salary negotiation and leading without micromanaging

In this week’s episode of The Future of Security Operations podcast, host Thomas Kinsella is joined by Joe McCallister. Joe’s journey in security is truly unique - in less than a decade, he pivoted from selling BMWs to his current role as Senior Manager of Cybersecurity Operations at The Trade Desk. He’s also led impactful initiatives in risk management, threat hunting, and incident response at Synoptek.