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In this exciting episode of 909Exec, host Den Jones welcomes back a special guest, Neeha Kadavakolanu, a talented security engineer at Cisco and returning guest on the show.

909Cyber launched on Sept 9, 2024, to offer affordable cybersecurity for SMBs. One year later, it celebrates strong growth and new initiatives.

In this enlightening episode of 9 0 9 Exec, host Den Jones sits down with Dr. Sara Rabinovich, a renowned cyber psychologist and professor at USC, to explore the intersection of cybersecurity and mental health.

British Benevolent Society is proud to recognize Den, Founder & CEO of 909 Cyber, and a proud member of the BBS, for his continued support.

Justine “JB” Benjamin, CMO at Hex-Rays, shared her journey from ad tech to cybersecurity, where she now leads marketing for the company’s niche binary analysis tools. She discussed strategies for community and product marketing, balancing B2B and B2C approaches, the role of AI in automating marketing tasks, and her perspective on work-life balance as a mother. JB also offered career advice, particularly for women in tech, stressing curiosity, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Zscaler drew backlash after its CEO suggested customer logs fuel AI models, raising zero-trust concerns. The company clarified it uses only anonymized threat signals, not personal data, underscoring the industry’s challenge of balancing AI innovation with customer trust.

In this insightful episode, Den Jones sits down with Pieter Vaniperen, CISO and CIO at AlphaSense, to explore the journey from technologist to executive leadership. They dive into how creative thinking shapes effective leadership, the evolution of security roles at the executive level, and why understanding business fundamentals is critical for today's tech leaders.

In this insightful episode, Den Jones sits down with Rinki Sethi, Chief Security Officer at Upwind, to discuss her remarkable journey from teenage hacker to cybersecurity executive. Rinki shares valuable perspectives on leadership, building security culture, and the evolving role of security executives in today's technology landscape.

In this thought-provoking discussion, cybersecurity veterans debate whether the industry truly faces a talent shortage or an expectations problem. The panel explores how hiring practices, remote work trends, and training investments impact the ability to match qualified candidates with appropriate positions in today's evolving workplace.

In 2025, compliance should be seen as a strategic tool, not just a checkbox. Focusing on certifications like SOC 2 without real security measures leaves businesses vulnerable. By aligning compliance with business goals, integrating security into workflows, and fostering continuous improvement, companies can reduce risk and build resilience against emerging threats.