Category: Technology

In this episode of Threat Vector, host ⁠David Moulton⁠ sits down with ⁠Tyler Shields⁠, Principal Analyst at ⁠ESG⁠, entrepreneur, and cybersecurity marketing expert, to discuss the fine line between thought leadership and echo chambers in the industry.

Dr. Aleise McGowan⁠, Chief Information Security Officer of BlackGirlsHack and a 20-year cybersecurity veteran, joins Ann on this week’s episode of Afternoon Cyber Tea. Aleise shares how a career-defining hack early on shifted her trajectory from developer to defender, and why she believes the future of security lies in resilience, diversity, and human-centered leadership. She talks about what separates good and great leaders during the first hours of an incident response and why delayed action equals exponential damage. She also spotlights her work with BlackGirlsHack, a rapidly growing nonprofit that opens doors for underrepresented talent in cyber, and makes the case that building an inclusive security workforce isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.

In this episode of Threat Vector, ⁠David Moulton⁠ talks with ⁠Lisa Plaggemier⁠, Executive Director of the ⁠National Cybersecurity Alliance⁠. Lisa shares insights from this year’s “Oh Behave!” report and dives into why cybersecurity habits remain unchanged—even when we know better. From password reuse to misunderstood AI risks, Lisa explains how emotion, storytelling, and system design all play a role in protecting users. Learn why secure-by-design is the future, how storytelling can reshape behavior, and why facts alone won’t change minds. This episode is a must-listen for CISOs, security leaders, and anyone working to reduce human risk at scale.