And Security For All

AI is advancing faster than ever, but with growing concerns surrounding autonomous AI agents, industry shake-ups, and bold predictions about the future, should we actually be worried, or is the fear getting ahead of reality? In this episode of And Security For All, host Kim Hakim sits down with Dr. Chase Cunningham, also known as Dr. Zero Trust, to separate the AI hype from the real cybersecurity risks. They explore recent developments involving OpenAI, Anthropic, and Hugging Face, the dangers

Robots and AI are becoming part of our everyday lives — but as machines become more connected, intelligent, and autonomous, can we actually trust them? In this episode of And Security For All, host Kim Hakim sits down with Darin Andersen, CEO and Co-Founder of NXT Robotics, to explore the intersection of robotics, AI, cybersecurity, and zero trust. They discuss how organizations can secure autonomous systems, the cyber risks created by robotics and AI, autonomous vehicles, privacy concerns, wo

Cybersecurity is full of metrics, risks, and technical details—but sometimes the most effective way to get people to listen is simply by telling the right story. In this episode of #AndSecurityForAll, host Kim Hakim sits down with Joe Esposito, CISO at Wellpath, to discuss how security leaders can use storytelling to make Cyber Risk more relatable, memorable, and actionable. Joe shares lessons from his own experience presenting to boards and communicating with employees, including why technica

What does it really take to protect an entire city? In this episode of And Security For All, host Kim Hakim sits down with Merlin Namuth, CISO for the City and County of Denver, for a behind-the-scenes look at the complex world of public-sector cybersecurity. With responsibility spanning 55 different agencies, Merlin is helping protect everything from police, fire, and emergency services to transportation, infrastructure, wastewater systems, and other essential services Denver residents depend

What does it take to make the right decisions when everything around you is moving fast and the pressure is on? On this episode of And Security For All, host Kim Hakim sits down with Sal Lifrieri, Counter Terrorism Expert, President of PCCSecure, and author of Leading Through Chaos, to talk about crisis management, leadership under pressure, and how the way we respond to uncertainty can make all the difference. Drawing from his extensive background with the NYPD, hostage negotiation, intelligen

How secure are the devices and networks you use every single day? In this episode of And Security For All, host Kim Hakim sits down with Jonathan Kimmitt, Chief Information Security Officer at Alias Cybersecurity, for a practical conversation about the everyday cybersecurity risks that are easy to overlook — and the simple steps that can make a big difference. Fresh off DEF CON, Jonathan shares some of his biggest takeaways from the event before diving into the security risks hiding in our dai

In this episode of And Security For All, host Kim Hakim sits down with Dr. Shalini Kesar, Ph.D., Professor and Director of the MS-Cybersecurity and Information Assurance program at Southern Utah University and President & Co-Founder of WiCyS Utah, for a conversation about Taking on the Challenge Together: Building a Diverse CyberSecurity Future. Building a stronger cybersecurity industry isn't just about bringing more people into the field—it's about creating an environment where different pers

Join us for a Vault Show from May 14th, 2026! Cyberattacks aren’t slowing down in 2026 — and the recent Canvas attack is proof. On this episode of #AndSecurityForAll, host Kim Hakim sits down with Jonathan Kimmitt, CISO at Alias CyberSecurity and former University of Tulsa CISO, to discuss the recent Canvas breach that impacted thousands of educational institutions and millions of students worldwide. Together, they explore: ▪️ How the attack unfolded ▪️ Why universities are increasingly targe

What happens when cybersecurity extends beyond protecting networks—and starts protecting lives? In this episode of #AndSecurityForAll, Kim Hakim sits down with Matt Richardson, Head of Intelligence at the Canadian OSINT Centre, to explore how Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is being used to combat human trafficking, child exploitation, online grooming, sextortion, and violent extremism in today's increasingly connected world. Drawing from years of experience supporting law enforcement and gov

In this episode of And Security For All, Kim Hakim sits down with Ron Zochalski, CTO and CISO of Lake County, for a candid conversation about the rapid rise of AI, the governance challenges organizations face, and why human oversight remains critical in an increasingly automated world. Together, they explore: The growing need for AI governance and accountability How AI is changing cybersecurity—for both defenders and attackers Emerging risks surrounding deepfakes, biometric data, and AI-powe

In this episode of #AndSecurityForAll, host Kim Hakim is joined by Marivell Alicea-Gamlin, cybersecurity leader, governance expert, and board member with the ISSA Puget Sound community, for a timely conversation on one of the most important topics in technology today: trust. As artificial intelligence continues to transform the way we work, communicate, and make decisions, how do individuals and organizations build confidence while managing risk? Marivell shares her perspective on why cybersecu

In this episode of #AndSecurityForAll, host Kim Hakim sits down with Robert McCurdy, Senior Engineer of Security Engineering & Offensive Operations at Abira Security, for a deep dive into the evolving world of penetration testing, offensive security, and red team operations. From real-world attack simulations to the growing impact of AI on cybersecurity, Robert shares firsthand stories from the field, lessons learned from years in offensive security, and what organizations are still getting wro