Episodios

  • The Predictions Episode 2026

    The Predictions Episode 2026
    Dec 30 2025
    As we start a new year, the cybersecurity threat landscape is evolving faster than most organizations can track, let alone defend. AI-powered predator bots that never sleep, an explosion of API traffic, and autonomous agents operating at machine speed are quietly reshaping the rules of engagement. In this, our annual predictions episode of the Thales Security Sessions podcast, Tim Chang, Global VP & GM of Application Security at Thales, delivers a clear warning: yesterday’s perimeter-based thinking is no longer enough. To survive what’s coming next, organizations must embrace a “security anywhere” mindset: one that delivers visibility, control, and protection wherever applications, data, and AI actually live.
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    20 m
  • LEGO for Hackers

    LEGO for Hackers
    Dec 4 2025
    There are some people in the cybersecurity industry who blaze a trail so bright, it’s impossible and frankly unwise to miss them. Our guest on this episode is one of those people. We’re delighted to welcome back FC, aka Freaky Clown. He’s an ethical hacker with an impressive background, for example being paid to break into hospitals and rob banks, all in the interest of helping his clients improve security. He shares his wisdom on LEGO for hackers, the dangers of putting AI into everything, and his favorite advice for CISOs and the companies that employ them.
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    23 m
  • The Strongest Network Is Human: Lessons from Singapore

    The Strongest Network Is Human: Lessons from Singapore
    Nov 17 2025
    21 m
  • The Human Firewall - Why People Matter Most in Cyber Defense

    The Human Firewall - Why People Matter Most in Cyber Defense
    Oct 30 2025
    When cybercriminals lock up a children’s hospital, denying treatment to kids with cancer, you realize just how dark the world of ransomware has become. Healthcare isn’t just another target, it’s the lifeline of our society, and it’s under siege. In this episode of the Thales Security Sessions, Dr. Adrian Mayers, CISO of Premera Blue Cross, joins me to expose the reality of this growing “feeding frenzy” of cyberattacks on healthcare, the rise of AI-driven threats, and what it truly takes to defend the systems, and the people, who keep us alive. It is a lesson on the human element of defense that can be applied to any industry.
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    27 m
  • The Cat-and-Mouse Future of Deepfakes - Crime, Culture, and Opportunity

    The Cat-and-Mouse Future of Deepfakes - Crime, Culture, and Opportunity
    Oct 8 2025
    Deepfakes are no longer just entertainment gimmicks, they’re powerful tools that can fool the eye, the ear, and even entire organizations. In this episode, host Steve Prentice speaks with Jason Keenaghan, Director of Product Management at Thales, about the rise of deepfake-enabled fraud, the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between attackers and defenders, and what businesses can do to protect themselves. From multimillion-dollar heists to the surprising opportunities for legitimate use, we explore how deepfakes are reshaping trust, culture, and cybersecurity.
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    25 m
  • From Awareness to Action - Building Cybersecurity into Culture

    From Awareness to Action - Building Cybersecurity into Culture
    Sep 26 2025
    Every cyber breach has one thing in common: a human being. Whether it’s clicking on a phishing email, rushing past a warning message, or simply being overwhelmed by the pressures of work, people are often labeled as “the weakest link” in cybersecurity. But is that really fair? Should the responsibility for safer behavior fall solely on individual employees—or on the organizations and cultures that shape how they work? In this episode, we speak with Bruce Hallas, founder of Re-thinking the Human Factor, to uncover why the real solution isn’t more training or blame, but smarter processes and cultural change that support humans in doing the right thing.
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    27 m
  • AI, Attackers, and Cyber Defense

    AI, Attackers, and Cyber Defense
    Sep 10 2025
    Imagine waking up each day knowing that somewhere in the world, an unseen enemy is already at work—writing code, exploiting vulnerabilities, and using AI to launch attacks that could cripple businesses or compromise millions of people. For Nadav, Senior Director of Threat Research at Thales, this isn’t science fiction. It’s his daily reality. In this episode, we step inside his world—a world where every decision can mean the difference between safety and disaster, and where staying one step ahead of attackers is not just a job, it’s a mission.
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    14 m
  • Behind the Shield - How AI Is Fighting Off Cyberattacks

    Behind the Shield - How AI Is Fighting Off Cyberattacks
    Aug 19 2025
    The next wave of cyberattacks won’t be launched by humans alone, and neither will the defense. As Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks grow in scale and frequency, machine learning and large language models (LLMs) are stepping into the front lines. But how effective are they? What trade-offs exist between accuracy, speed, and risk? And how close are we to autonomous defense systems? In this episode, Steve Prentice speaks with Johnathan Azaria, machine learning platform lead at Thales, who offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how AI is being used today, and what’s coming next.
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    20 m
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