The Business of Cybersecurity
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The Business of Cybersecurity is a podcast from the Tech Talks Network that explores where security and business strategy converge.Hosted by Neil C. Hughes, creator of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, this series examines how today’s enterprises are managing cyber risk while still moving fast and innovating. Through insightful conversations with industry leaders, CISOs, product strategists, and security architects, the podcast brings clarity to the real-world decisions shaping cybersecurity in modern business.Each episode dives into how companies are responding to regulatory pressure, increasing complexity in cloud environments, and rising expectations from boards and customers. From AI-driven defense and zero trust to skills gaps and risk quantification, we go beyond technical jargon to explore what actually works—and what doesn’t—on the road to building resilient organisations.Whether you're leading a security team, sitting at the executive table, or simply want to understand the business impact of cybersecurity, this podcast offers honest, grounded perspectives designed to help you make better decisions in an environment that never stands still.Search Tech Talks Network to discover more shows covering the voices at the heart of enterprise technology.
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The podcast explores the intersection of cybersecurity and business strategy, covering topics such as AI-driven defense, zero trust architecture, critical infrastructure security, and regulatory pressures in episodes that feature in-depth discussions of current threats like ransomware and insider risks.
The Business of Cybersecurity is a podcast from the Tech Talks Network that explores where security and business strategy converge.
Hosted by Neil C. Hughes, creator of the Tech Talks Daily Podcast, this series examines how today’s enterprises are managing cyber risk while still moving fast and innovating. Through insightful conversations with industry leaders, CISOs, product strategists, and security architects, the podcast brings clarity to the real-world decisions shaping cybersecurity in modern business.
Each episode dives into how companies are responding to regulatory pressure, increasing complexity in cloud environments, and rising expectations from boards and customers. From AI-driven defense and zero trust to skills gaps and risk quantification, we go beyond technical jargon to explore what actually works—and what doesn’t—on the road to building resilient organisations.
Whether you’re leading a security team, sitting at the executive table, or simply want to understand the business impact of cybersecurity, this podcast offers honest, grounded perspectives designed to help you make better decisions in an environment that never stands still.
Search Tech Talks Network to discover more shows covering the voices at the heart of enterprise technology.
What if the real problem with cybersecurity today is not the threats we see, but the way we prove who we are online?
In this episode of the Business of Cybersecurity podcast, I sat down with Gonzalo Alonso, CEO of Ditto, to explore why digital identity has quietly become one of the most important and misunderstood challenges in our digital economy. Drawing on his experience at Microsoft, Google, and now Ditto, Gonzalo shares a perspective that challenges long-held assumptions about how identity works, who owns it, and why the current model is starting to break under pressure from AI, regulation, and evolving user expectations.
We unpack what is changing across Europe with initiatives like the European Digital Identity Wallet and what that really means in practice for both consumers and businesses. Gonzalo explains how the shift toward user-controlled identity could reshape everything from onboarding and compliance to fraud prevention and cross-border trust. At the same time, he does not shy away from the complexity this creates for organizations that have historically treated identity data as an asset they control.
Our conversation also looks at the deeper technical shift from trusting systems to relying on cryptographic proof. Gonzalo brings this to life with real-world examples, including how identity could travel with you across borders, unlock access to services, and even influence financial opportunities. But alongside the opportunity, we also discuss the risks, from device security to identity recovery, and why getting the model right matters just as much as the technology behind it.
This episode offers a clear-eyed view of where digital identity is heading, why it matters now, and what leaders need to start thinking about before the rules change around them. So as identity moves from passwords and tokens to something far more personal and portable, are we ready to give control back to the individual, and what does that mean for the businesses built on the old model?
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