The Value of A Vendor: Advise → Support → Enable with Grady Johnston

The Path to Zero (Trust) | Scott Peterson

Zero trust gives you the ability to know what and who to trust. On Season 2 Episode 18 of the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down with Scott Peterson, CSO of Cyber Solutions, CTDO at Lyra Recovery, and CSO of a managed zero trust environment, to unpack why organizations struggle with proactive security and what it really takes to build a mature zero trust strategy. Drawing from years of experience in cybersecurity leadership, incident recovery, and managed services, Peterson shares practical lessons from real-world recovery cases, including the overlooked gaps that continue to leave organizations exposed. The conversation dives into: • Why Zero Trust starts with mindset, not tools • The most common security gaps organizations still ignore • Why reactive security creates long-term risk • Practical first steps toward a mature security posture • The importance of executive buy-in for cybersecurity success If your security strategy only starts after something breaks… this episode is a must-watch. #DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #MSP #RiskManagement #ITLeadership #DigitalTrust #CyberResilience #ScottPeterson #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Advice for IT Pros - Listen & Find Common Ground | Scott Peterson

We want to have all the answers. But have you ever thought if it would be better to ask the right questions, instead? On Season 2 Episode 17 of the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw [https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-redshaw/] and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zbey/] sit down with Scott Peterson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-peterson-49b71a97/], CSO of Cyber Solutions [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-solutions/], CTDO at Lyra Recovery [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lyra-recovery/], and CSO of Managed Zero Trust, to unpack what truly separates effective security leaders and mature MSPs from the rest. With experience spanning multiple leadership roles across security, recovery, and managed services, Peterson shares why listening—not tooling—is the most underrated skill in cybersecurity, and how over-reliance on reactive solutions is holding organizations back. The conversation dives into: • Why listening skills are a security leader’s biggest advantage • The hidden impact of imposter syndrome in cybersecurity teams • Reactive vs. proactive security and why most MSPs get stuck • What an unhealthy vs. mature MSP actually looks like • Why security needs a seat at the executive table If your security strategy starts after something breaks… this episode will challenge how you think. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cyber-Security Partnership: Humans + AI | Gavin Roberts

AI is making phishing smarter… are we becoming weaker?   On Season 2 Episode 16 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#] and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#] sit down once again with Gavin Roberts [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#], CTO of Topsec Cloud Solutions [https://www.linkedin.com/preload/#], to continue the conversation on the evolving realities of email security.   Drawing from decades of experience in fraud detection and cybersecurity, Roberts offers a grounded perspective on the industry’s growing reliance on AI, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong technical foundations alongside emerging tools.   The discussion highlights how email continues to dominate as the primary attack vector, why improved phishing quality hasn’t necessarily translated to better detection outcomes, and how overdependence on automation can introduce new risks within security teams. Roberts also reinforces the need for layered security approaches, ensuring organizations aren’t relying solely on default protections.   If your organization is leaning heavily on AI without reinforcing fundamentals, this is a conversation worth tuning into.   #DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity #AI #Phishing #ITLeadership #RiskManagement #DigitalTrust #GavinRoberts #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Busiest Street in Cyber Security - Email | Gavin Roberts

90% of cyberattacks still start with email yet most organizations are still underestimating it.   On Season 2 Episode 15 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down with Gavin Roberts, CTO of Topsec Cloud Solutions, to unpack why email security remains one of the biggest and most misunderstood risks in cybersecurity.   With over 25 years of experience across fraud detection, financial systems, and email security, Roberts shares why AI is making phishing attacks more convincing than ever, while also warning against over-reliance on automation without maintaining strong technical fundamentals.   The conversation dives into: • Why email continues to be the #1 attack vector • The real impact of AI on both attackers and defenders • Why layered security beats “all-in-one” solutions • The growing risk of skill gaps in security teams   If you're relying on default email security alone… this episode is a must-watch.    #DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity #AI #Phishing #ITLeadership #RiskManagement #DigitalTrust #GavinRoberts #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Value of A Vendor: Advise → Support → Enable with Grady Johnston

On Season 2 Episode 14 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw [https://www.linkedin.com/company/103680162/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#] and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry [https://www.linkedin.com/company/103680162/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#] welcome back Grady J. [https://www.linkedin.com/company/103680162/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#] Global Director of Business Development at eSentire [https://www.linkedin.com/company/103680162/admin/page-posts/published/?share=true#]. Building on his experience across CIO, CSO, and product leadership roles, Johnston shares practical insights on how IT leaders can rethink vendor relationships; not as transactional exchanges, but as strategic partnerships that advise, support, and enable business growth. The conversation dives into how to evaluate vendors beyond price, why proof-of-concept testing in controlled environments is critical in today’s fast-moving AI landscape, and how organizations can leverage vendor ecosystems to reduce costs while strengthening internal capabilities. Johnston also highlights the importance of aligning technology decisions with broader business outcomes, helping IT teams move from reactive cost centers to proactive strategic drivers. #DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #ITLeadership #VendorManagement #StrategicPartnerships #RiskManagement #ITStrategy #DigitalTrust #GradyJohnston #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.