Automate first: the CTO playbook for APIs, observability, and vendor accountability

Simplify and secure: top cybersecurity strategies for CXOs

Chuck Herrin, Field CISO at F5, and Howard Holton, CEO of GigaOm, discuss the future of cybersecurity, including AI-driven threats, supply chain risks, and the impact of quantum computing. Learn how simplifying your tech stack can reduce vulnerabilities and improve defenses. Perfect for CIOs, CTOs, and CISOs looking to stay ahead. Watch the podcast on F5 YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSKNMFxFwt4T_ox94kIfAxa3mzZ1Kl3NU] Learn more about F5:  [https://www.f5.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=transistorfm&utm_campaign=ww_ww-adc_adc_adc] Read our blog: [https://www.f5.com/company/blog?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=transistorfm&utm_campaign=ww_ww-adc_adc_adc] Visit us on LinkedIn:   [https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5/]   RESOURCES: HackerOne [https://www.hackerone.com/blog/hackerone-leaderboard-update-ai-vs-human]  AI Reference Architecture [https://www.f5.com/resources/reference-architectures/ai-overview?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=transistorfm&utm_campaign=ww_ww-adc_adc_adc]  CVEBench [https://arxiv.org/html/2503.17332v1] - automated vulnerability reverse engineering Vibe hacking in the wild [https://abnormal.ai/blog/vibe-hacking-ai-enabled-threats-anthropic-report]

API security in the AI era: insights from hacking expert Corey Ball

In episode 3 of The Global CISO Podcast, Chuck Herrin chats with Corey Ball, CEO of hAPI Labs and author of Hacking APIs, about securing APIs in the AI era.    Listen in to learn how generative AI expands the attack surface and discover real world strategies CISOs can use to defend against modern threats. Perfect for cybersecurity leaders navigating today’s evolving digital threats. Watch the podcast on F5 YouTube: https://youtu.be/fEBTBbnNkvg [https://youtu.be/fEBTBbnNkvg] Learn more about F5: www.f5.com [http://www.f5.com/] Read our blog: https://www.f5.com/company/blog [https://www.f5.com/company/blog]   Visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5/]

Automate first: the CTO playbook for APIs, observability, and vendor accountability

In Episode 2 of The Global CISO Podcast, host Chuck Herrin welcomes Hitesh Patel, F5 Field CTO and fellow million-miler, to decode the mindset shift behind effective automation.   They explore why automation starts with intent – not tools – and how a “bias toward automating first” can transform daily operations.  They get specific: using declarative APIs to reduce complexity, evaluating vendors based on API quality and observability, tips for managing technical debt, and strategies for building an automated security workflow that survives production.  Whether you're a new CTO or a seasoned security leader, tune in for insights on leading with automation, demanding more from your vendors, and creating headroom for innovation. Watch the podcast on F5 YouTube: https://youtu.be/lAaBs7RH4PQ [https://youtu.be/lAaBs7RH4PQ] Learn more about F5: www.f5.com [http://www.f5.com/] Read our blog: https://www.f5.com/company/blog [https://www.f5.com/company/blog]   Visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5/]

Taming APIs, AI security vulnerabilities, and PQC

In this premiere episode of The Global CISO Podcast: For defenders by defenders, host Chuck Herrin shares what traveling a half a million kilometers on the road taught him about what’s breaking in cybersecurity and how to fix it.   He unpacks the four forces reshaping the attack surface—API vulnerabilities and exposures, AI-accelerated cyber threats, geopolitical shifts disrupting supply chain security, and post quantum computing.   In this series, Chuck explores what defenders must do to stay agile in an era of exponential change. You’ll learn how to regain control of API inventories, mitigate emerging AI-driven attack vectors, plan realistic PQC migrations, and build resilience into multicloud architectures.  Tune in for a no-hype, real-world look at what works, what doesn’t, and how CISOs can lead with resilience. Watch the podcast on F5 YouTube: https://youtu.be/VzbkkvT1e2g [https://youtu.be/VzbkkvT1e2g] Learn more about F5: www.f5.com [http://www.f5.com/]   Read our blog: https://www.f5.com/company/blog [https://www.f5.com/company/blog]   Visit us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/f5/]