Welcome to another standout episode of The Defender’s Journal. This week, we sit down with Doug Innocenti - a security leader whose journey spans call-centre telecoms, banking giants, and now crypto-native fintech. As CISO at MoonPay, Doug is shaping security in one of the fastest-moving markets on earth, balancing scale, trust, and innovation. In this episode, we dive into the challenge of leading 60,000+ employees, the quiet signals that trust is fading, and the new threats AI introduces....
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Welcome to another standout episode of The Defender’s Journal. This week, we sit down with Doug Innocenti - a security leader whose journey spans call-centre telecoms, banking giants, and now crypto-native fintech. As CISO at MoonPay, Doug is shaping security in one of the fastest-moving markets on earth, balancing scale, trust, and innovation. In this episode, we dive into the challenge of leading 60,000+ employees, the quiet signals that trust is fading, and the new threats AI introduces....
Welcome to another standout episode of The Defender’s Journal. This week, we sit down with Doug Innocenti - a security leader whose journey spans call-centre telecoms, banking giants, and now crypto-native fintech. As CISO at MoonPay, Doug is shaping security in one of the fastest-moving markets on earth, balancing scale, trust, and innovation. In this episode, we dive into the challenge of leading 60,000+ employees, the quiet signals that trust is fading, and the new threats AI introduces....
Welcome to another powerfully honest episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Aimee Cardwell joins us. From building mobile tech at Expedia to securing healthcare infrastructure at UnitedHealth, her career spans engineering, innovation, and CISO-level leadership. In this episode, we talk about leading through billion-dollar transformations, how to move from operator to strategist, and what it really takes to hold your ground in rooms where nobody expects you to flinch… + Interested...
Welcome to another refreshing episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Alexandra Forsyth joins us. But how does a consulting-heavy career become a launchpad for CISO leadership - and what needs to change for more people to follow that path? In this episode, we explore the real roots of the cybersecurity skills gap, what a better on-ramp into security could look like, and why building true representation in leadership still has a long way to go... + Interested in joining us on the show? C...
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Kaeli Smith joins us. But how does a former graphic design student go from nearly joining the CIA to leading a 30+ person cyber risk team? In this episode, we explore the mindset shift that pulled Kaeli into tech, how she’s translated risk for executives, and what it really takes to lead in an industry where not everyone expects you to belong... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or...
Welcome to another insight-packed episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Chad Pierce takes the mic. But how does a cybersecurity leader link GRC directly to $1B in revenue - while keeping 700+ global buildings running behind the scenes? In this episode, we unpack the leadership mindset that turns security into an accelerator, the invisible systems powering WeWork’s global footprint, and why parenting twins might just be the best CTO training out there... + Interested in joining us on t...
Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender’s Journal! This week, Nate Dunning joins us on the mic. But how does a small-town farm kid end up leading global security operations across continents? In this episode, we unpack what it’s like to handle a live DDoS attack from an airport terminal, the challenges of building a SOC across time zones, and why hiring unconventional talent might be the secret weapon your security team’s missing... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect ...
Welcome to another intriguing episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, John Terrill steps up to the mic. But how does a 15-year-old hacker end up running security at Fox News and pioneering endpoint tools before the rest of the world caught on? In this episode, we dive into the question from a CTO that left him genuinely stumped, why your operating system might be your biggest crypto risk (not your encryption), and the advice he gives every cybersecurity leader on the edge of burnout... ...
Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Matt Rathbun takes the mic. But how does a political science grad become CSO Elect at the OCC? In this episode, we explore how a NIST framework changed the course of his career, why awareness training needs a reset, and what it really means when Matt says, “anything encrypted 18–24 months ago is now plain text readable.” + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham o...
Welcome to another gripping episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Nick Arvanitis takes a seat on the sofa. But how does someone go from SysAdmin to one of the most trusted voices in cybersecurity? In this episode, we unpack the mistakes that still weigh heavy, the decisions that cost him sleep, and the one sliding-doors moment in security history he’d change - if he could. + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our ...
Welcome to another intriguing spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Stuart Avery joins us on the sofa... Who do you trust in a fragmented world? Are fear-based tactics slowing the industry down? And can tech alone ever be the solution? Listen now for Stuart's take. + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, Jemma Davis joins us with a story you genuinely won’t want to miss... Jemma never planned for cybersecurity - but life had other ideas. From witnessing WannaCry firsthand to tackling AI risks for SMEs, she’s unpacking the twists, turns, and hard-hitting moments of her powerful, unfiltered journey! + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
Welcome to another fascinating episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, we’re excited to welcome Katelyn Perna to the sofa. Katelyn keeps it real and relatable. This week, we’re diving into the link between RFID chips and decentralised clothing tech. Was becoming a CISO ever her real goal? What web2 problems still hold back web3? And how can aerospace-level scrutiny redefine custody engineering? + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on...
Welcome to another episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, we’re excited to welcome Eric Freeman to the show. Eric’s journey is anything but ordinary. This week, he’s sharing how he went from a line chef to Head of Security in record time – and the lessons learned along the way. We’ll dive into why buy-in can be a major challenge in cybersecurity and how the “yes, but” approach helps solve it. And as a Tottenham fan, Eric reveals how Arsenal (yes, Arsenal) taught him what it takes to b...
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, we’re excited to welcome Amy Stokes-Waters to the show. Amy tells it like it is. This week, she’s cutting through the noise to reveal what’s working in cybersecurity, what isn’t, and why real change needs fresh thinking and better visibility for overlooked voices. What’s driving her mission at The Cyber Escape Room Co? And how can security training bridge critical gaps for big enterprises? Don’t miss the full conv...
Welcome to another spin-off episode of The Defender's Journal! This week, we’re excited to have Holly Foxcroft on the sofa. Is the industry facing a true skills gap – or is it simply a communication breakdown? How does neurodivergence influence security posture in ways we don’t always recognise? And what lessons can recruitment teams take from it all? + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
Welcome to the first episode of our *fortnightly series in 2025! This week, we’re thrilled to have Yashvier Kosaraju join us on the sofa! How does chasing bounties lead to a career in cybersecurity leadership? What’s the one piece of tech he can’t live without – and was he really that much of a headache for his early managers? Tune in to find out... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham on LinkedIn or via our website.
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to welcome Tom Baxley to the sofa! Ever wonder how a 12-year-old tinkerer with computers grew up to become a CISO at one of the world’s top asset management firms? Listen now… + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to welcome Abbas Kudrati to the sofa! How did someone who couldn’t read, write, or speak until the age of six go on to shape global cybersecurity strategies and write successful books? Listen now... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.
Welcome to another episode in our *fortnightly series. This week, we’re excited to welcome Erika Dean to the sofa! How does someone with zero experience land a spot on the InfoSec team at Capital One? Listen now... + Interested in joining us on the show? Connect with either Jeff Harrod or Cameron Wenham via LinkedIn or our website.
Welcome to a new conversational spin-off of the Defender's Journal podcast series! In these bite-sized episodes, we'll highlight broader perspectives in the technology world - offering market insights, success tips, and unique viewpoints to help you think differently and progress. Like our 'main' episodes we delve into individual expertise to shape successful journeys in cybersecurity too! This week, our guest is Venturebeat's "Women in AI" award winner, Chenxi Wang. Here's what she had to sa...
Welcome to another standout episode of The Defender’s Journal. This week, we sit down with Doug Innocenti - a security leader whose journey spans call-centre telecoms, banking giants, and now crypto-native fintech. As CISO at MoonPay, Doug is shaping security in one of the fastest-moving markets on earth, balancing scale, trust, and innovation. In this episode, we dive into the challenge of leading 60,000+ employees, the quiet signals that trust is fading, and the new threats AI introduces....
