Tech 2 Exec Podcast

Craig Adams of Rapid7 on AI, MDR, and the Future of Security Platforms

Craig Adams, Chief Product Officer at Rapid7, joins Tech 2 Exec for a conversation on AI, MDR, product leadership, and the future of security platforms. What does the next phase of MDR look like when security teams are expected to do more than respond to alerts? Craig shares how Rapid7 thinks about building security products around customer outcomes, why open platforms matter when security data is spread across tools, and how partners help organizations make better technology decisions. The conversation also explores Rapid7’s focus on preemptive MDR, including how security teams can identify detection gaps, proactively hunt for indicators of compromise, and reduce risk earlier. Craig also shares his take on AI in cybersecurity, including why transparency matters, what separates useful automation from chatbot hype, and how IT leaders can talk to executives about technology in a way that connects to business outcomes. Learn more about Rapid7 at www.rapid7.com.  Subscribe to Tech 2 Exec for conversations with IT, cybersecurity, and AI experts on what they’re doing, what’s working, and how to lead with impact.

Mark Bloom of Sectigo on the Channel Partnerships That Serve Customers Best

Mark Bloom of Sectigo joins VLCM’s Tech 2 Exec podcast for a conversation on what makes vendor and reseller partnerships work. Mark shares lessons from 20+ years in the channel, including why trust, transparency, follow-through, and customer-first selling create better outcomes for IT teams and business leaders. The episode also covers Sectigo’s work in certificate management, PKI, automation, and reducing operational risk. To learn more about Sectigo, go to www.sectigo.com Subscribe to Tech 2 Exec for conversations with IT, cybersecurity, and AI experts on what they’re doing, what’s working, and how to lead with impact.

Building Security Programs with Josh Blackwelder, Deputy CISO at SentinelOne

Josh Blackwelder, Deputy CISO at SentinelOne, joins Tech 2 Exec for a conversation on building security programs that hold up under pressure. With experience spanning auditing, pentesting, banking, cloud, and product security, Josh shares insight on compliance, identity, red teaming, AI, and the priorities security leaders should be paying attention to now. To learn more about SentinelOne, visit www.sentinelone.com. Subscribe to Tech 2 Exec for conversations with IT, cybersecurity, and AI experts on what they’re doing, what’s working, and how to lead with impact.

Leadership, UCaaS Strategy, and Solving Complex IT Challenges with Dan Nemechek, VP of Sales Engineering at Mitel

Dan Nemechek, VP of Sales Engineering at Mitel, joins the Tech 2 Exec podcast to share a perspective shaped by 30 years in telecom and unified communications. This episode explores how organizations are approaching UCaaS, hybrid, and on-prem communication strategies—and why some enterprise environments are shifting back toward hybrid models. Dan also breaks down what drives success in deploying and supporting communication platforms, including how to handle complex IT issues, when to escalate, and where collaboration between teams often breaks down. The conversation also covers vendor partnerships, common pitfalls in multi-vendor environments, and how IT leaders can better connect technology decisions to executive priorities. Designed for IT directors and infrastructure leaders responsible for communications strategy and operational performance. Learn more about Mitel at www.mitel.com.  Subscribe to Tech 2 Exec for conversations with IT, cybersecurity, and AI experts on what they’re doing, what’s working, and how to lead with impact.

How Mike Arrowsmith Is Embedding Trust into NinjaOne’s DNA

Mike Arrowsmith, Chief Trust Officer at NinjaOne, joins Tech 2 Exec to talk about how trust is built into security, IT operations, and the way products are delivered. He shares how NinjaOne approaches endpoint management and RMM automation for teams supporting large device fleets. Mike also discusses what it takes to scale security programs in high-growth SaaS environments and where AI is already improving efficiency for IT teams. Learn more about NinjaOne at www.ninjaone.com Subscribe to Tech 2 Exec for conversations with IT, cybersecurity, and AI experts on what they’re doing, what’s working, and how to lead with impact.