Radio interview on KXL-FM (Portland)
Live radio interview today at 1 PM Pacific on KXL-FM (Portland) discussing robotics, AI, and why cyber security matters in the classroom.
“Patching is a reactive strategy, and there are a couple of challenges that have led us to the current situation. One of those challenges is that the market has rewarded companies that develop and produce products rapidly, and the market has shown a willingness to accept post-release patching as an acceptable trade-off. As a result, developers and architects are rewarded by their employers for producing code and architecture very quickly with less thought given to cybersecurity.
“The other significant challenge is that the cybersecurity community is generally homogenous. We have a diversity problem when just 11% of women work in cybersecurity. This lack of diversity in backgrounds and life experiences has influenced the analytic methodologies that are used to evaluate potential security issues with products. This lack of diversity of thought has led to the unfortunate set of expectations that breaches are inevitable, and this situation will continue until the cybersecurity industry does a better job of including diverse voices and opinions in the global conversation about security.”
I’ll be on the air live, discussing cyber security with Chris Sommer of KRLD-AM in Dallas, TX today at 1 PM ET.
AI integration is one of the most significant breakthroughs changing cybersecurity in 2025. What are some of the advantages and challenges?
Today’s cybersecurity landscape has reached a critical inflection point. Cyber Risk programs that focus on isolated technical flaws do not adequately protect businesses against today’s complex threats. Treating cyber threats as business risks—measured by impact on revenue, regulatory exposure, and operational continuity—creates a decision framework that executives can act on. This shift moves security from a compliance checkbox to a strategic lever that influences budget allocation and risk appetite.
This goes hand in hand with the increasing number of vendors, solutions and buzzword technologies. There’s a fear that an SMB will buy the solution that solves a problem defined by a venture capitalist and not address a genuine threat to their business.
“Right now, there’s a bit of a Wild West mentality out there,” said Kayne McGladrey, field chief information security officer at security software company Hyperproof and a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. “Companies are incentivized for being first to market, not necessarily most secure to market. Because security costs money and because it requires time and resources, naturally that becomes a lower priority.”