Trust vs.
HITRUST Alliance
Trust in cybersecurity is an ever-changing journey — hard to gain and easy to lose.
Join us in the meaningful conversations that disrupt conventional thinking about trust in cybersecurity risk management — exploring disruptive technologies and proven approaches that create confidence.
Each episode, we explore the challenges we share with industry experts and insiders, exploring the challenging questions questions about what it means to organizations to constantly improve the state of their security, how to tackle the inherent risks of AI while focusing on business value delivery, how risk transfer factors into a modern cyber risk management strategy, and more. For cybersecurity prof...
Fostering the next generation of cybersecurity leaders
In today’s world, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater, yet the gap between that demand and the available talent continues to grow. In this episode, we sit down with M.K. Palmore, an advisor, cybersecurity leader, and host of The Leadership Student podcast, to explore innovative ways to close this gap. M.K. shares insights on attracting new talent to the field, making cybersecurity careers more accessible, and preparing the next generation for the complexitie
The Trust Partnership with the Board - Closing the Loop through Accountability and Engagement
If we want to excel in working with our boards, communication is key, and no one understands this better than Mike Connly. As the former CTO at United Health Group and an experienced board member himself, Mike is sharing his top strategies for setting clear goals, reviewing progress, and ensuring accountability in the boardroom. He highlights the importance of grasping vulnerabilities, measuring program effectiveness, and creating supportive environments for cybersecurity teams and boards to thr
AI Our Shared Responsibility
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, grasping the layers of responsibility is essential for effectively implementing these technologies. In this episode, Richard Diver, a Solutions Architecture specialist for cloud security, author of Guardians of AI, and Senior Manager of Story Design at Microsoft, delves into the framework for AI responsibility. He emphasizes that while AI presents new solutions, many underlying challenges remain constant and shares that not all AI mo
AI’s Biggest Threat is People
In this episode, we sit down with FC Freaky Clown, an ethical hacker and author of How to Rob Banks, to explore the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity. FC, known for his unique blend of physical and digital hacking skills, discusses how AI is transforming social engineering tactics and its impact on both attackers and defenders. He shares insights from his experience at Defcon and BlackHat, emphasizing that while AI enhances tools for both good and ill, it remains a force multiplier rather tha
The AI Conundrum: Security Standards in a World of Innovation
How can we balance innovation and regulation in the world of AI? In this episode, Rob van der Veer, an expert in AI, security, and privacy, takes us through his journey from AI startups in the 90s to leading security at the Software Improvement Group. He delves into the rapid evolution of AI, particularly with transformer models, and discusses the dual nature of AI’s potential and risks. Rob emphasizes the need for robust AI security standards and regulations, while exploring the contributions o
Cybersecurity Is Strategy- Not Just Settings And Systems
In this episode, Jason Clark, Chief Strategy Officer at Cyera shares insights on the evolving challenges of cybersecurity for organizations of all sizes. He breaks down the essentials of building a strong security strategy, emphasizing the importance of truly understanding your data and aligning cybersecurity efforts with your business goals. Whether you're a startup or an established company, this conversation offers practical advice on protecting your assets and staying ahead of threats in tod
The Ransomware Battle on the Cyber Frontier
Jeremy and Robert sit down with Ransomware Sommelier Allan Liska to unravel the complex world of Ransomware, the criminals that engage in this activity, and the growing risk of new forms of extortion. Allan, with over 20 years in the field, delves into the mindset of ransomware actors, crucial monitoring strategies, and the battle taking place on the cyber frontier. He reveals why paying ransoms is not just a financial decision but a catalyst for further attacks on all companies, and how both sm
We Promise This Episode on Insurance Is Interesting
In a world full of digital threats, even the best cybersecurity can’t eliminate residual risk. That's where cyber insurance steps in. But securing it is no easy task, even for the most prepared organizations.In this episode, we are joined by Josh Ladeau, CEO of Trium Cyber and Sidney Prasse and Michael Giuliano from McGill and Partners to discuss the current state of cybersecurity insurance. Discover how security leaders, risk managers, brokers and underwriters are partnering to navigate this tr
AI Is Not a Strategy
We’re kicking off season 2 with a familiar face: Omar Khawaja is back to discuss how generative AI technology is impacting business governance and security leadership. Like other technologies, AI poses significant risk management challenges, but how can we better understand these systems to protect against them? Omar joins Robert and Jeremy to highlight the difference between understanding the business value created by AI over simply an AI strategy, the importance of defining the components that
Trust Vs: Season 2
Join hosts Robert Booker and Jeremy Huval as they explore the critical importance of trust in cybersecurity in a whole new season of Trust Vs brought to you by HITRUST Alliance. This season, we’ll be speaking with industry experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence, cyber insurance, and emerging technologies.Tune in to learn strategies for building and maintaining trust in the digital age, all while navigating the evolving world of cybersecurity with confidenc
Rebuilding Trust After The Latest Breach – a Trust vs. special episode
We’re back with a special episode, recording in the midst of the largest breach in the American Healthcare industry. With this event, there has been a lot of concern and loss of trust in the systems that we put in place to keep us and our data secure. So how can we start to rebuild trust and confidence that we can better prepare for these attacks in the future? HITRUST CMO Steve Perkins joins the podcast to interview Trust Vs hosts Robert Booker and Jeremy Huval to unpack everything we have
Trust vs. AI
In the final episode of Season 1, Jeremy and Robert look into the future of cybersecurity, assurance and compliance. Listen to a collection of this season’s guests about their predictions for the future and how disruptive technologies like AI will shake up the industry. Find out how to maintain trust in this era of technology, and uncover how it might impact you and your business. Meet Jeremy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyhuvalMeet Robert: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbooker/
Trust vs. Enterprise Risk
Hosts Jeremy and Robert are joined by George DeCesare, Chief Technology Risk Officer at Kaiser Permanente, to discuss enterprise risk. George has the rare mix of skills of being both a lawyer and a cyber security expert and has also worked with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. All of this experience makes for a great conversation about managing risk at complex organizations, and how risk management ties into the larger value creation of an organization. Meet George: https://www.linkedi
Trust vs. Third Parties
In this episode, hosts Jeremy and Robert sit down with Omar Khawaja. Omar is an experienced CISO and cybersecurity professional. He is the Field CISO at Databricks and a HITRUST Board Member. He joins this episode to discuss third-party risk, and how to set the security bar with your vendors. Throughout the episode, Omar stresses the importance of effective communication when it comes to security assessments and reports, and also dives into how to properly assess the risk levels of vendors. 
Trust vs. The Board
How can cyber security leaders effectively communicate with the board? In this episode of Trust vs, hosts Jeremy and Robert are joined by not one, but two guests to help unpack that question. Chris Hetner formerly worked for the SEC and is a leader in cybersecurity who is an expert in raising the visibility of cyber risk to the board. Kevin Charest is board member and CTO at HITRUST who has been on both sides of that question. Their diverse perspectives on communicating with C-level executives c
Trust vs. Breaches
Breaches is a scary word in the cybersecurity world, but one that is top of mind for security leaders. In this episode of Trust vs, Jeremy and Robert chat with Chief Information Security Officer at ASG, John Overbaugh. They discuss strategies for managing breaches, how and how to communicate with the rest of the organization and the public, and what role AI plays in breaches. Prepare for an enlightening conversation that promises to empower and inform!Meet John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/
Trust vs. Cloud
Welcome back to Trust vs! In this episode, join Jeremy and Robert as they interview Gerry Miller, Founder & CEO of Cloudticity. Gerry has 30 years of experience in the industry across a range of companies, and now heads Cloudticity, a cloud management solution for healthcare. They discuss the many benefits of cloud- greater agility, productivity and the ability to experiment, and also how organizations and CISOs can ensure that they have robust systems in place to ensure the cloud is secure. Tun
Trust vs. Perception
In this episode, Jeremy and Robert sit down with Mark Nunnikhoven, Security Principal at AWS. Mark is passionate about cybersecurity awareness and education, which makes him the perfect guest to discuss the topic of perception. Mark provides his expert insight from years of experience as a forensic scientist, speaker and coach. Mark, Jeremy and Robert dive into a great discussion about the importance of fundamental cybersecurity controls, how to communicate cybersecurity needs with people outsid
Trust vs. Compliance
In the inaugural episode of Trust vs., join hosts Jeremy and Robert as they dive into the importance of compliance and it’s relationship with trust, with David Houlding, Director of Global Healthcare Business Strategy at Microsoft. David leads the privacy and compliance initiatives for healthcare and life sciences, and brings three decades of experience in the space to the table. They discuss the vital role of compliance when serving healthcare partners, the role and importance of compliance reg
Introducing: Trust vs.
Trust is hard to gain and easy to lose. It is essential for businesses to build and safeguard trust. Each episode, we’ll hear interviews with industry experts and insiders, asking the tough questions that professionals, leaders, legislators, and suppliers face. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, a business leader, or a supplier, Trust vs. is the place your questions will be explored. Brought to you by HITRUST Alliance, Trust vs. explores the