Get ready for a podcast unlike any other—where storytelling meets live demos to showcase the real ways AI is transforming cybersecurity. This episode features Brennan Lodge, a cybersecurity and AI expert with over 15 years of experience at HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Now the Founder of BLodgic Inc., creator of the AI-powered compliance platform CADDIE, and Director of Information Security at the Manhattan Institute, Brennan brings deep expertise at the intersection of AI, security, and regulatory compliance. Together, we’ll dive into the journey of bringing AI “superpowers” into cybersecurity—overcoming skepticism, proving value through results, and exploring career paths in AI/ML. Plus, don’t miss the live demos of tools like Arsenal Forge for blue teaming and Audit CADDIE for GRC. This isn’t theory or hype—it’s a front-row seat to the future of cybersecurity in action.

Mike and Peter talk to Michelle Dennedy, a trailblazer in privacy engineering and data ethics, currently serving as Chief Data Strategy Officer at Abaxx Technologies. We have a wonderful discussion about privacy engineering, cloud, and emerging technology such as AI. Don't miss this amazing episode!

Kick off the journey with the very first episode of Ctrl-Alt-Defend! This episode is all about introductions—both to the show and to the people behind the microphones. Hosted by Peter Morin and Mike Wylie, two seasoned cybersecurity professionals with decades of combined experience, the podcast dives deep into the world of digital defense. Each month, we’ll bring you in-depth discussions with incredible guests, exploring real-world stories, lessons learned from the front lines, and practical insights that every listener can apply.

From hands-on incident response to shaping enterprise security strategy, Peter and Mike are here to share their expertise, their perspectives, and their passion for protecting organizations against today’s most advanced cyber threats.