Rob Allen (ThreatLocker) on Zero Trust, Proactive Security, and Ransomware Prevention

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Rob Allen (ThreatLocker) on Zero Trust, Proactive Security, and Ransomware Prevention

Simply Defensive

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2 months ago

Rob Allen (ThreatLocker) on Zero Trust, Proactive Security, and Ransomware Prevention

In Season 4, Episode 4 of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, to dive deep into the world of Zero Trust security, proactive cybersecurity strategies, and ransomware prevention.

Rob shares expert insights on:

Proactive vs. Reactive cybersecurity — why a balanced security stack matters
How Zero Trust infrastructure can stop cyber attacks before they start
ThreatLocker’s "Deny by Default" approach to endpoint and application control
The importance of application definitions for effective security
Why AI is not the silver bullet for cybersecurity defense
Common security myths and misconceptions that put organizations at risk

Whether you’re a SOC analyst, detection engineer, IT manager, or anyone interested in protecting against ransomware, this episode offers practical, real-world strategies for building a stronger cyber defense posture.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and Host Greetings
00:23 – Guest Introduction: Rob Allen from ThreatLocker
00:44 – Rob Allen's Role and Responsibilities
02:30 – Proactive vs. Reactive Cybersecurity Approaches
03:54 – Challenges in Cybersecurity Detection
05:24 – ThreatLocker’s Deny by Default Approach
09:48 – The Importance of Application Definitions
16:52 – Security Myths and Misconceptions
18:53 – AI in Cybersecurity: Hype vs. Reality
23:32 – Travel Plans and Closing Remarks

🔗 Connect with Rob Allen & ThreatLocker
Website: https://www.threatlocker.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/threatlocker/

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Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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All the ways to connect with Simply Cyber
https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials
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