The Defender's Journal
Welcome to The Defender's Journal (our next step up from The Tech Stack), where we delve into the lives and minds of leading professionals in the cybersecurity space. Discover their unique stories, motivations, perspectives on the industry, and tips for long-term success!
*Interested in joining us on the show? Please connect with Cameron Wenham or Jeff Harrod!
Episodes
64 episodes
The Defender's Journal Episode 29 - Assaf Keren
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Defender’s Journal.This week, we sit down with Assaf Keren - a global security leader whose career spans Qualtrics, PayPal, and adv...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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33:05
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Meg Anderson
Welcome to a special spin-off episode of The Defender’s Journal.This week, we sit down with Meg Anderson - a longtime security executive whose career spans nearly 40 years in one of ...
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28:30
The Defender's Journal Bonus Episode - Ted Harrington
Welcome to a bonus episode of The Defender’s Journal.This week, we welcome back Ted Harrington - ethical hacker, author, and co-founder of IoT Village - to explore the mindset behind...
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35:39
The Defender's Journal Episode 28 - Doug Innocenti
Welcome to another standout episode of The Defender’s Journal.This week, we sit down with Doug Innocenti - a security leader whose journey spans call-centre telecoms, banking giants,...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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36:15
The Defender's Journal Episode 27 - Aimee Cardwell
Welcome to another powerfully honest episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Aimee Cardwell joins us. From building mobile tech at Expedia to securing healthcare infrastructure at...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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45:16
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Alexandra Forsyth
Welcome to another refreshing spin-off episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Alexandra Forsyth joins us. But how does a consulting-heavy career become a launchpad for CIS...
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37:00
The Defender's Journal Episode 26 - Kaeli Smith
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Kaeli Smith joins us. But how does a former graphic design student go from nearly joining the...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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39:22
The Defender's Journal Episode 25 - Chad Pierce
Welcome to another insight-packed episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Chad Pierce takes the mic. But how does a cybersecurity leader link GRC directly to $1B in revenue - ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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36:51
The Defender's Journal Episode 24 - Nate Dunning
Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender’s Journal!This week, Nate Dunning joins us on the mic. But how does a small-town farm kid end up leading global security operations a...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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44:27
The Defender's Journal Episode 23 - John Terrill
Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, John Terrill steps up to the mic. But how does a 15-year-old hacker end up running security at Fox News and...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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48:50
The Defender's Journal Episode 22 - Matt Rathbun
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Matt Rathbun takes the mic. But how does a political science grad become CSO Elect at the O...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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49:03
The Defender's Journal Episode 21 - Nicholas Arvanitis
Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Nick Arvanitis takes a seat on the sofa. But how does someone go from SysAdmin to one of the most trust...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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49:47
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Stuart Avery
Welcome to another intriguing spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Stuart Avery joins us on the sofa...Who do you trust in a fragmented world? Are fea...
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39:56
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Jemma Davis
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, Jemma Davis joins us with a story you genuinely won’t want to miss...Jemma never planned for cybersecu...
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37:09
The Defender's Journal Episode 20 - Katelyn Perna
Welcome to another fascinating episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Katelyn Perna to the sofa.Katelyn keeps it real and relatable. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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35:54
The Defender's Journal Episode 19 - Eric Freeman
Welcome to another episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Eric Freeman to the show.Eric’s journey is anything but ordinary. Th...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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41:03
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Amy Stokes-Waters
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to welcome Amy Stokes-Waters to the show.Amy tells it like it is. This week, s...
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32:26
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Holly Foxcroft
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal!This week, we’re excited to have Holly Foxcroft on the sofa.Is the industry facing a true skills gap – or...
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35:29
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Yashvier Kosaraju
Welcome to the first episode of our *fortnightly series in 2025!This week, we’re thrilled to have Yashvier Kosaraju join us on the sofa!How does chasing bounties lead to a caree...
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24:07
The Defender's Journal Episode 18 - Tom Baxley
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Tom Baxley to the sofa!Ever wonder how a 12-year-old tinkerer with computers grew up to ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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35:25
The Defender's Journal Episode 17 - Abbas Kudrati
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Abbas Kudrati to the sofa!How did someone who couldn’t read, write, or speak until the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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41:50
The Defender's Journal Episode 16 - Erika Dean
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series.This week, we’re excited to welcome Erika Dean to the sofa!How does someone with zero experience land a spot on the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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38:56
A Defender's Journal Spin-Off - Chenxi Wang
Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series!In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight broader perspectives in the technology world - offering market insights, success tips, and unique viewpoints ...
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