Name: theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Zero Trust Cyber Series
Start: 2024-12-17T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-12-18T04:00:00.000Z

Tuesday, December 17 (UTC)

December 18

ON DEMAND

Anand Eswaran, Veeam

In this segment of theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Cyber Security Leaders series, Anand Eswaran, chief executive officer of Veeam, joins theCUBE’s John Furrier to announce the launch of Agent Commander, the industry’s first unified control plane for data resilience, security and AI governance. Eswaran breaks down how this new platform, born from the integration of the Securiti AI acquisition, allows enterprises to detect, protect and "undo" AI actions with precision. He emphasizes that as AI moves from passive assistants to autonomous agents acting at machine speed, traditional security controls are no longer sufficient to manage the risks of agentic misalignment and rogue behaviors.

The conversation explores Veeam’s evolution into a data and AI trust company, highlighting why data integrity is the primary variable for successful AI pipelines. Eswaran explains the "Undo AI" feature – a precision rollback capability that avoids the "sledgehammer" approach of wiping out entire days of business operations to fix a single agentic mistake. By bridging the gap between security and resilience teams, Veeam aims to accelerate safe AI transformation, helping organizations move from ideation to production in weeks rather than years.

Anand Eswaran
CEO Veeam
ON DEMAND

Art Gilliland, Delinea

In this episode of theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Cyber Security Leaders series, Art Gilliland, chief executive officer of Delinea, joins theCUBE’s John Furrier to discuss the critical shift from traditional perimeter defense to identity-centric security. Gilliland explains why identity has become the primary target for adversaries who now "log in" rather than break in, and how the explosion of machine identities – driven by AI agents – is complicating the zero trust equation. The conversation unpacks Delinea’s strategy for unifying security policies across both human and non-human identities, ensuring organizations can maintain resilience without stifling innovation.

They delve into the practical application of ephemeral access and just-in-time privileges, highlighting how Delinea’s recent acquisition of StrongDM is helping bridge the gap between strict IT governance and developer workflows. Gilliland shares insights on the "secret sauce" of embedding security directly into infrastructure-as-code and DevSecOps processes, allowing for real-time, context-aware authentication. From internal AI adoption strategies to securing dynamic cloud environments, this interview provides a roadmap for navigating the convergence of AI, identity management and platformization in the modern enterprise.

Art Gilliland
CEO Delinea
ON DEMAND

Dan Lorenc, Chainguard

Dan Lorenc
Founder & CEO Chainguard
ON DEMAND

Hasan Imam, Obsidian Security

In this interview from the theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Cyber Security Leaders event, Hasan Imam, chief executive officer of Obsidian Security, sits down with Dave Vellante to discuss the critical security paradigm shift driven by agentic AI. As enterprises move beyond human-centric SaaS access to autonomous agent workflows, Imam explains why traditional security models are falling short. He details how agentic platforms like Microsoft Copilot and Salesforce Agentforce utilize the same connectivity mechanisms as SaaS-to-SaaS integrations, creating a massive, complex attack surface. Imam highlights the evolving "shared responsibility" model, emphasizing that while platform providers manage the agents, enterprises must secure the interactions between those agents and sensitive business data.

The conversation dives into the anatomy of modern SaaS breaches, specifically focusing on the vulnerabilities of long-lived OAuth tokens and the significant risks posed by over-privileged agents. Imam outlines how Obsidian provides deep visibility and automated threat detection to prevent unauthorized data access at machine speed – addressing the reality that human teams cannot react fast enough to autonomous threats. He also differentiates Obsidian’s architecture-focused approach from network, endpoint and public cloud security vendors, arguing that a dedicated focus on the SaaS layer is essential for protecting the "business logic" and critical data in this new era of AI factories.

Hasan Imam
CEO Obsidian Security
ON DEMAND

Inna Tokarev Sela, illumex.ai

Inna Tokarev Sela is the CEO and founder of Illumex. The platform enables companies to extract value from structured data, creating a virtual semantic graph for users to interact with in natural language. Illumex focuses on contextualizing data in real-time and offers built-in governance features. By partnering with major data platform providers, Illumex has increased data usage for customers. The company has raised $13 million and has a diverse workforce. Inna's leadership style is described as empathetic. Illumex envisions a future where data interactions are seamless and efficient. Overall, the company aims to lead the industry towards a more streamlined application-free future.

Inna Tokarev Sela
Founder & CEO illumex.ai
ON DEMAND

John Sapp, Texas Mutual Insurance

John Sapp
VP Information Security & CISO Texas Mutual Insurance
ON DEMAND

Kevin Tian, Doppel

Kevin Tian
CEO & Co-Founder Doppel
ON DEMAND

Kunal Agarwal, dope.security

In this segment from theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Cyber Security Leaders series, Kunal Agarwal, founder and chief executive officer of dope.security, joins theCUBE’s John Furrier to discuss the evolution of network security and the shift toward on-device processing. Agarwal explains the company's "fly direct" philosophy, which eliminates the need to reroute internet traffic through external data centers by running security directly on the user's laptop. He highlights how this architectural shift provides a massive performance boost – often increasing speeds by 5X – while sitting side-by-side with existing endpoint protection solutions to replace legacy proxy architectures.

The conversation delves into the role of AI in modern defense, particularly through dope.security’s "Dopamine" Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tool. Agarwal describes how the company uses large language models to provide precise data protection, such as monitoring sensitive uploads to generative AI platforms without storing customer data. By prioritizing superior user experience and AI-native development, he argues that cybersecurity must move beyond stale legacy models to meet the high-speed demands and visibility requirements of the 2026 enterprise.

Kunal Agarwal
Founder & CEO dope.security
ON DEMAND

Lior Div, 7AI

In this Cyber Security Leaders segment from theCUBE + NYSE Wired, Gemma Allen sits down with Lior Div, chief executive officer and co-founder of 7AI, to examine how AI is reshaping the threat landscape – and why fighting AI-powered adversaries requires AI-powered defenses. Div unpacks 7AI’s mission to augment enterprise security operations through a swarm of intelligent agents that can automate detection and response in near real time. He outlines how the company’s PLAID approach – people-led, AI-driven – is empowering defenders to shift their focus from repetitive alert triage to high-value, strategic work.

The conversation also explores the risks posed by well-funded, state-sponsored attackers leveraging AI for persistent and scalable cyber operations. Div issues a stark warning about the industrialization of cyberattacks, from reconnaissance to exploitation, and why the traditional SOC model is insufficient in the AI era. He shares insight into how 7AI is building trust with CISOs through transparency, auditability and a federated approach to data. From redefining software architecture to accelerating team productivity, this discussion offers a compelling look at what it takes to defend in a world where AI is both the threat and the solution.

Lior Div
CEO & Co-Founder 7ai
ON DEMAND

Matt Thompson, Socure

Matt Thompson
President & Chief Commercial Officer Socure
ON DEMAND

Nancy Wang, 1Password

In this theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Cyber Security Leaders interview, Nancy Wang, chief technology officer of 1Password, joins theCUBE’s John Furrier to discuss the critical shift in cybersecurity from network perimeter defense to identity assurance. Wang explains how the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and autonomous agents is redefining the threat landscape, effectively moving the primary attack vector from system penetration to identity compromise. She details 1Password’s strategy as the "picks and shovels" provider for the AI revolution, focusing on securing the credentials of digital coworkers and ensuring that non-human identities operate within strict zero trust guardrails.

The conversation delves into the complexities of securing ephemeral AI agents and the necessity of binding identity to intent in a world of automated workflows. Wang highlights 1Password’s approach to solving shared credential challenges through features like Unified Access for non-SSO applications, ensuring organizations maintain visibility and control. Furthermore, the discussion explores the convergence of physical and digital security at the edge, where AI-driven decision-making requires robust device trust and granular permission management. Wang outlines how 1Password is extending its privacy-first architecture to govern the machine-to-machine interactions that will define the future of enterprise resilience.
ON DEMAND

Ori Eisen, Trusona

In this interview from theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Cyber Security Leaders, Ori Eisen, founder and chief executive officer of Trusona, joins theCUBE's John Furrier to discuss how physical-world identity anchors can defeat AI-powered impersonation and fraud. Eisen opens with a stark assessment of the threat landscape: GenAI has lowered the barrier to cybercrime so dramatically that scam losses doubled from $10 billion to $20 billion in a single year, with bad actors now deploying armies of autonomous agents around the clock. Rather than fight AI with AI, Trusona steps back to ground-truth checks that AI simply cannot replicate — phone ownership verification, SIM swap detection and real-time DMV record validation across 2,500 documents from countries worldwide.

The conversation also explores how Trusona spent a decade building direct API connectivity to DMVs, now covering 80% of available sources, creating a technical moat that required sustained determination to construct despite early board skepticism. Eisen details a transaction-based licensing model and a partner-led go-to-market strategy through channel providers like CDW, Guidepoint, Carahsoft and Akamai — an approach that enabled a Fortune 100 deployment in under four days with a team of just 16 people, driving 500% year-over-year growth. He also outlines the emerging MSSP opportunity for mid-market companies that lack dedicated security resources. From the invisible takeover of manufacturing lines to the AI-generated voice clone that can breach a corporate help desk in seconds, Eisen provides a practical roadmap for how organizations can modernize their identity verification posture before the next attack arrives.

Ori Eisen
CEO & Founder Trusona
ON DEMAND

Priya Kutcherlapati, NYSE, FIDS & ICC

Priya Kutcherlapati
Business Information Security Officer NYSE, FIDS & ICC
ON DEMAND

Rehan Jalil, Veeam

In this segment from theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Cyber Security Leaders series, Rehan Jalil, president of products and technology at Veeam, joins John Furrier to discuss the launch of AI Commander. Following Veeam’s acquisition of Securiti.AI, Jalil explains how the convergence of data risk and AI risk necessitates a new "trust layer" for the enterprise. He details how AI Commander provides a necessary harness for autonomous agents, allowing organizations to embrace AI adoption with the required visibility, protection and resilience to manage autonomous behavior in real time.

The conversation explores the three core pillars of the new solution: detect, protect and undo. Jalil breaks down the concept of "precision undo," a specialized rollback capability that remediates specific errors or malicious actions made by AI agents without disrupting overall data systems. By leveraging a "Data Command Graph" to identify toxic data combinations and unifying live and backup data visibility, Veeam is enabling businesses to monitor the machine-speed activities of agents while protecting their most valuable proprietary assets.

Rehan Jalil
President of Products and Tech Veeam
ON DEMAND

Sanjay Poonen, Cohesity

In this interview from theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Cyber Security Leaders, Sanjay Poonen, chief executive officer of Cohesity, joins theCUBE's John Furrier to discuss how Cohesity is positioning its massive data-resilience platform at the center of the emerging agent economy. Poonen explains how the completed Veritas acquisition vaulted Cohesity from seventh to first in market share, with 70% of the Fortune 500 now relying on the platform to protect over 200 exabytes of data. He details a new strategic integration with ServiceNow's Agent Control Tower, where Cohesity serves as the zero-trust recovery layer — restoring data to any prior point in time when an autonomous agent causes unintended changes.

The conversation also explores Cohesity's deepening co-innovation with NVIDIA, which invested exclusively in the company to help build Gaia, a RAG-based semantic layer that transforms backed-up unstructured data into a searchable, AI-ready resource. Poonen outlines how a new Gaia catalog will feed historical data into platforms such as Databricks and Palantir, opening backup archives to generative AI applications for the first time. He frames Cohesity's trajectory as a three-act story — from foundational data protection, to a five-step cyber-resilience framework embraced by CISOs at major banks and healthcare firms, to an AI and agent-resilience chapter now reaching hundreds of customers. From sovereign cloud requirements driving on-premises AI deployments in Europe to the revenue potential of telco-operated AI platforms, Poonen provides a roadmap for how Cohesity plans to turn the world's largest pool of secondary data into a strategic asset for the AI era.

Sanjay Poonen
President & CEO Cohesity
ON DEMAND

Shahar Peled, Terra

Shahar Peled
Co-Founder & CEO Terra Security
ON DEMAND

Sumit Dhawan, Proofpoint

Sumit Dhawan
CEO Proofpoint
ON DEMAND

Gil Geron, Orca Security

Dave Vellante and John Furrier will cover cyber and AI innovations at NYSE Wired and theCUBE Community for three days. Gil Geron, CEO of Orca Security, discusses the company's focus on enabling secure cloud operations and the growth in the cloud security market. Orca's platform integrates AI and prioritization for easy and effective security. CNAP offers multiple security capabilities in one platform. Orca partners with other companies to provide solutions to customers. The company differentiates itself by being agentless. By leveraging AI, Orca detects anomalies and improves communication. Orca aims to involve engineers in the security process to enhance security posture. Orca has raised over $650 million, operates in more than 20 countries, and plans to potentially go public in the future.

Gil Geron
Co-Founder & CEO Orca Security
ON DEMAND

Israel Duanis, Linx Security

Israel Duanis, the CEO and co-founder of Linx Security, discusses the complexities of identity in the cybersecurity industry. Identity is becoming the new perimeter due to the shift to the cloud, SaaS applications, and zero trust. The company aims to provide a platform that combines security, governance, and productivity for its customers. With a team of experienced professionals and a cloud-native approach, Linx Security is positioned to address these challenges. The company raised $33 million and values important principles like caring and curiosity. Building a strong culture is essential for success in the industry. The discussion ends with well wishes for the company's future.

Israel Duanis
Co-Founder & CEO Linx Security
ON DEMAND

Dean Sysman, Axonius

Dean Sysman, co-founder and CEO of a cybersecurity company, emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity in today's tech-savvy world. His platform, Axonius, provides visibility and truth across data sources for effective action. With the rise of generative AI, trustworthiness is crucial. Organizations need a unified platform to consolidate data and collaborate between teams. By leveraging AI for insights, informed decisions can enhance cybersecurity. Axonius introduces Cyber-Asset Attack Surface Management to gain visibility and address security risks. Success stories include a healthcare manufacturer transitioning to remote work and a media conglomerate managing a cybersecurity incident. The platform empowers organizations to proactively manage cybersecurity posture. Dean's focus on creating a system of truth showcases the importance of alignment in cybersecurity. By leveraging AI and automation, organizations can navigate IT complexities and stay ahead of threats. The incident response team and security operations teams were critical in handling situations, showcasing the value of collaboration. The company recently announced a $200 million funding round with plans for growth and becoming a global cybersecurity vendor. They focus on customer outcomes, evident in their high Net Promoter Score. The subscription model is based on tiers of assets, with deployment options in different models. The company aims to increase revenue and become a future public company. Based in New York, they are hiring for various positions globally. Interested individuals can look up Axonius jobs for more information. Their dedication to growth and adding value for customers has been key to their success.

Dean Sysman
CEO & Co-Founder Axonius
ON DEMAND

David Gerry, Bugcrowd

Bugcrowd's CEO, David Gerry, discussed the impact of AI in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of systems and policies for CISOs. Bugcrowd leverages hackers' ingenuity to enhance security outcomes, focusing on hardware and supply chain security. There is a growing use of AI by hackers to increase efficiency, posing risks for defenders. Gerry emphasized the need for bias assessments in AI models. Bugcrowd explores using AI and machine learning to improve efficiency. The discussion also highlighted the changing relationship between CISOs and vendors. Bugcrowd addresses concerns about collective intelligence by valuing ethical researchers. Gerry shared a case study of Bugcrowd helping clients address vulnerabilities. The conversation also explored the transformative impact of AI on business models. Bugcrowd has experienced growth in customer acquisition and investment, positioning itself for continued success in enhancing security through hacker expertise.

Dave Gerry
CEO Bugcrowd
ON DEMAND

Jon Murchison, Blackpoint

TheCUBE is showcasing discussions at the NYSE for Media Week focusing on the AI Summit, cybersecurity events, and AI innovators like Jon Murchison, CEO of Blackpoint Cyber. Jon, with a background at the NSA, emphasizes the importance of integrating AI data and cybersecurity. Blackpoint Cyber offers MDR, cloud protection, app control, threat intel, and exposure management, with a focus on detecting privileged identity misuse. They are rapidly growing, with a focus on platformization, exposure management, and AI integration. Jon stresses the need for a more efficient and cost-effective cybersecurity stack, recommending a shift away from traditional security platforms. The conversation also touches on the seriousness of cyber warfare and the vulnerability of critical infrastructure, especially in the telecom sector. The importance of cybersecurity in national security is highlighted, emphasizing the need for comprehensive security measures.

Jon Murchison
Founder & CEO Blackpoint
ON DEMAND

Sumit Dhawan, Proofpoint

In this interview from theCUBE + NYSE Wired: Security in the AI Era series, Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan joins theCUBE’s John Furrier to unpack how AI is changing both offense and defense in cybersecurity. Dhawan explains Proofpoint’s shift from human-centric security to protecting humans and AI agents together: what he calls an “agentic workspace.” He details four key announcements: detecting and preventing AI exploits over email, expanding data security and governance, introducing an Agent Gateway to enforce guardrails on AI data sharing and enabling story agents with MCP access. The discussion highlights practical use cases, including real-world defenses against prompt injection attempts targeting tools like Copilot via hidden email instructions, and why unifying threat and data-risk signals on a single platform is resonating with CISOs.

The conversation also surfaces noteworthy metrics and adoption trends: 33% of enterprises already use AI agents, with 93% expected within 18 months, 60% of CISOs view AI enablement as a risk even as they move forward, and a recent leadership forum poll showed ~70–80% now hold AI security as a formal mandate. Dhawan outlines Proofpoint’s innovation strategy and growth vectors – rising GenAI-driven threat pressure, budget consolidation toward trusted platforms, and the tight linkage between data security and AI security. He closes by describing Proofpoint Satori agents and deeper MCP integrations designed to automate routine SOC tasks and accelerate secure AI adoption without fragmenting toolsets.

Sumit Dhawan
CEO Proofpoint
ON DEMAND

Yotam Segev, Cyera

Cyera, founded by Yotam Segev, specializes in data security posture management (DSPM) for cloud technology. They aim to reach a hundred million ARR next year. Data security includes access control and governance, crucial for protecting personal, financial, and intellectual information. The rise of AI emphasizes effective data management and security. Cyera's Compound AI system offers a comprehensive solution for data visibility and risk assessment. Its cloud-native architecture allows scalability in enterprise environments. Focusing on DSPM in SaaS ecosystems like Microsoft 365, Cyera helps organizations tackle security challenges through automated remediation workflows. Their platform enhances security and revenue growth, bridging the gap between security and business enablement for enterprises.

Yotam Segev
Co-Founder & CEO Cyera
ON DEMAND

Peter McKay, Snyk

In a recent interview, Peter McKay, CEO of Snyk, discussed the company's impressive growth, reaching $300 million in ARR by focusing on embedding security early in the software development lifecycle. McKay highlighted challenges posed by AI-generated code, emphasizing the importance of integrating with various tools and platforms to cater to customer needs. Snyk has taken a unique approach to market partnerships, working with generative AI companies to ensure secure code is generated from the start. McKay also discussed the potential for IPOs in the coming years, citing interest rates and market dynamics, while expressing optimism for growth in 2026 fueled by advancements in AI. Overall, McKay provided insights into Snyk's growth strategy, market partnerships, and cultural values.

Peter McKay
CEO Snyk
ON DEMAND

Roni Fuchs, Legit Security

Roni Fuchs, CEO of Legit Security, founded the company in late 2020 after identifying a gap in application security. Legit Security focuses on application security posture management and aims to prevent vulnerabilities in production environments by providing visibility and context to security teams and developers. The company uses AI to map data and prioritize vulnerabilities based on business impact.

Fuchs' experience in IDF's Unit 8200 influenced his approach to problem-solving and innovation. Legit Security targets big enterprises, especially in the financial and tech sectors, with a focus on application security, DevSecOps, and product security teams. The platform is delivered as a SaaS product that integrates with existing tools and helps prioritize vulnerabilities based on criticality.

By providing a holistic view of the software estate, Legit Security helps organizations prevent vulnerabilities and prioritize security actions. The company has a team of around 100 employees split between Tel Aviv and Boston and has experienced steady growth. Fuchs emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the security industry, especially as new technologies like GenAI continue to impact software development and security.

Roni Fuchs
Co-Founder & CEO Legit Security
ON DEMAND

Snir Havdala, Zafran Security

John Furrier and Dave Vellante interview Snir Havdala, co-founder and chief product officer of Zafran, a company focusing on risk mitigation. Snir discusses the motivation behind Zafran, stemming from a hospital breach due to a known vulnerability. The company aims to change how organizations handle vulnerabilities, emphasizing the pressure companies are under in cybersecurity. Zafran offers a Threat Exposure Management platform leveraging AI to provide more value to customers. They are growing and looking to expand their offerings.

Snir Havdala
Co-Founder & CPO Zafran Security
ON DEMAND

Anand Eswaran, Veeam Software

Anand Eswaran
CEO Veeam
ON DEMAND

Roger Cummings, PEAK:AIO

Roger Cummings
CEO PEAK:AIO
ON DEMAND

Brian Benedict, Arcee.ai

Brian Benedict
Co-Founder Arcee.ai
ON DEMAND

Saket Modi, Safe Security

Saket Modi
Co-Founder & CEO Safe Security
ON DEMAND

John Licata, ServiceNow

John Licata
Innovation Officer ServiceNow
ON DEMAND

Ramine Roane, AMD

Ramine Roane
CVP of AI AMD
ON DEMAND

Darrick Horton, TensorWave

Darrick Horton
Founder & CEO TensorWave
ON DEMAND

Sherry Marcus Ph.D., AWS

Sherry Marcus Ph.D.
Director, Applied Science AWS