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The Monday Microsegment for the week of 6/8/2026

Jun 8, 20266 min

Same Problems, Different Decade | Dr. Anton Chuvakin and Erik Bloch

Jun 3, 202654 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 6/1/2026

Jun 1, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 5/25/2026

May 26, 20266 min

Cybersecurity Has Hit a Brick Wall — Andrew Rubin on What Comes Next

May 20, 202648 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 5/18/2026

May 18, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 5/11/2026

May 12, 20267 min

AI Just Raised the Stakes in Cybersecurity—Now What? | Neil Robinson

May 6, 202633 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 5/4/2026

May 4, 20266 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 4/27/2026

Apr 27, 20266 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 4/20/2026

Apr 20, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 4/13/2026

Apr 13, 20266 min

Ep 56The Math Doesn’t Math: Why Cybersecurity Is Broken | Theresa Payton

Recorded live at RSA Conference 2026, this episode of The Segment features a compelling conversation between host Raghu Nandakumara and Theresa Payton—the first female White House Chief Information Officer and a leading voice on cybersecurity, AI, and digital risk. They tackle a critical question: If organizations are spending more than ever on cybersecurity, why are outcomes getting worse? Drawing from her experience protecting some of the most sensitive systems in the world, Theresa challenges conventional thinking around security frameworks, compliance, and the industry’s overreliance on checklists. The conversation dives into: Why the current cybersecurity model is fundamentally broken—and what needs to change The growing gap between security spending and real-world outcomes How AI is reshaping the threat landscape as both a powerful tool and a potential insider risk Why designing for the human user—not just the buyer—is key to better security The overlooked importance of data classification in a post-quantum future Practical ways teams can begin “reimagining” security, even with limited time and resources Theresa also shares behind-the-scenes insights from her time at the White House, including a surprising story that highlights just how personal—and nuanced—cybersecurity can be. At its core, this episode is a call to action: to move beyond compliance, rethink outdated approaches, and build a more human-centered, resilient future for cybersecurity. Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedIn For more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com

Apr 8, 202638 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 4/6/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of April 6. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. Your JavaScript library just phoned North Korea. New details on last year’s banking software breach amid a flurry of lawsuits. And Team PCP hackers breach the EU through a tool…built to stop hackers. John Kindervag joins to talk about the latest Zero Trust push out of Washington. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com Get the Industry’s First Vendor-Neutral Zero Trust Certification: https://www.illumio.com/zero-trust-certification

Apr 6, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 3/30/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 30. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. ShinyHunters scales up its Salesforce extortion campaign, hitting major targets around the globe. Zero-day exploits aren’t cool. Do you know what’s cool? Negative-day exploits. And it’s sunshine and cyber alerts for the Golden State as California municipalities face disruptive attacks. And Gary Barlet joins us to unpack RSAC 2026 and the AI buzz. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com Get the Industry’s First Vendor-Neutral Zero Trust Certification: https://www.illumio.com/zero-trust-certification

Mar 30, 20267 min

Ep 55How Cybercriminals Manipulate Trust — Then Steal Millions | Timothy Kromphardt

Social engineering attacks may evolve with new technology, but the core tactic hasn’t changed in decades: exploiting human trust. In this episode of The Segment, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Timothy Kromphardt, Senior Threat Researcher at Proofpoint to explore how modern scams actually work behind the scenes. Tim spends his days engaging directly with threat actors—sometimes for months at a time—to understand how fraud campaigns operate, how scammers build trust, and how they ultimately convince victims to hand over money or sensitive information. Together, they unpack the mechanics of today’s most common scams, including TOAD (telephone-oriented attack delivery) attacks, business email compromise, and the increasingly sophisticated “pig butchering” investment scams that can drain victims’ life savings after months of relationship-building. Together, Raghu and Tim unpack: Why social engineering continues to succeed—even as security technology improves How pig butchering scams build trust over months before stealing massive sums What happens when researchers directly engage with scammers Why AI is helping attackers scale operations—but not necessarily replace humans Practical steps organizations and individuals can take to reduce their risk If you’ve ever wondered how scammers actually operate—or why even highly successful professionals sometimes fall victim—this episode offers a rare inside look at the human side of cybercrime. Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedIn For more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com

Mar 25, 202639 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 3/23/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 23. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. The 3.4 million records exposed in massive healthcare tech breach Federal officials hunt for answers in the wake of Iran’s attack on Stryker Why cybercriminals are ditching malware for phone calls And Christer Swartz joins us for a Boos and Bravos segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com Register for Hard Truths in Cybersecurity: Fear, Liability, and the Industry’s Biggest Lies: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsac-2026-registration

Mar 23, 20266 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 3/16/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 16. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. As many as two hundred thousand devices wiped clean by Iranian hackers. A new class of malware uses AI to rewrite its own source code. And confidence vs. reality: New research shows that most security teams can’t stop a breach in real-time. And John Kindervag argues that most cybersecurity incidents aren’t caused by a lack of technology — they’re caused by bad policy. Read his full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/cybersecurity-has-resilience-problem-tool-john-kindervag-hyxaf/?trackingId=jguODXNgCbhRZs5puz%2B18Q%3D%3D Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com Register for Hard Truths in Cybersecurity: Fear, Liability, and the Industry’s Biggest Lies: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsac-2026-registration

Mar 16, 20266 min

Ep 54From Hype to Guardrails: Building AI You Can Actually Trust | Josh Woodruff

AI is moving faster than any technology shift we’ve seen before—but security is still being treated as an afterthought. In this episode of The Segment, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Joshua Woodruff, Founder & CEO of Massive Scale AI, to explore what it really takes to adopt AI, especially agentic AI, without putting your business at risk. Josh brings nearly 30 years of experience across security, cloud, and IT transformation, advising organizations from startups to Fortune 100 enterprises. As a zero trust thought leader, co-lead of the Cloud Security Alliance Zero Trust Working Group, and author of Agentic AI + Zero Trust, Josh shares why AI isn’t just another tools-led transformation—it’s a fundamental re-engineering of how work gets done. Together, Raghu and Josh unpack: Why AI should be viewed as “commoditized intelligence,” not a human replacement The unique security challenges of stochastic, non-deterministic AI systems How Zero Trust provides a business-aligned foundation for securing AI and data What it means to treat AI agents like digital employees—with identities, guardrails, and codes of conduct Real-world examples of AI agents going off the rails—and how to prevent it Josh’s five-question “Agentic Trust Framework” for securing autonomous AI systems Why security teams have a rare opportunity to become true enablers of AI-driven transformation If you’re a business leader, technologist, or security professional grappling with how to move fast on AI without breaking trust, this episode offers a clear, practical, and grounded roadmap for doing AI right—securely, responsibly, and at scale. Resources Mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Agentic-AI-Zero-Trust-Business-ebook/dp/B0FL2WJQVQ Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedIn For more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com

Mar 11, 202651 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 3/9/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 9. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. Google unmasks an advanced — maybe government-leaked — exploit kit targeting Apple devices. Iran’s Muddy Waters hacking group is shaping up to be a clear threat to U.S. networks. And the White House signals that the best cyber defense might be cyber offense. And Aishwarya Ramani on this year’s International Women’s Day theme — and why empowering women in cybersecurity gives the entire industry momentum. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com Register for Hard Truths in Cybersecurity: Fear, Liability, and the Industry’s Biggest Lies: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsac-2026-registration

Mar 9, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 3/2/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 2. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. Security leaders brace for an epic backlash to U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Meanwhile, Iran’s domestic internet cutoff provides a threat intel goldmine for defenders. And CISA gets a new leader as the agency navigates more than a year of internal turmoil. And Christer Swartz joins us to bust a cybersecurity myth! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com Join us at RSAC in San Francisco: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsac-2026-registration

Mar 3, 20265 min

Ep 53From Compliance to Containment: The New Era of Financial Services Supervision | Phil Park

What separates organizations that pass audits from those that survive real incidents? In this episode of The Segment, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Phil Park, global cybersecurity and risk leader at IBM. With more than 25 years advising financial institutions across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, Phil brings a practical perspective on how supervision is rapidly evolving from compliance checklists to real-world operational readiness. Together, Raghu and Phil unpack the industry’s biggest mindset shift: regulators no longer ask “Are you protected?” — they ask “Can you operate through disruption?” They explore why prevention alone is no longer enough, why containment and recovery now define security maturity, and how CISOs are moving from siloed operators to enterprise-wide risk leaders accountable to boards and regulators alike. The conversation also dives into: Why regulators evaluate response quality rather than technical perfection How organizations are turning tabletop exercises into realistic resilience testing The growing pressure created by third-party and supply-chain dependencies Why evidence and outcomes matter more than policies and frameworks How overlapping reporting requirements are reshaping incident response playbooks The double-edged role of AI in both defense and attack, including deepfake risks Why security fundamentals matter even more in the AI era This episode is a must-listen for security leaders and executives navigating a world where passing the audit is no longer the goal — proving you can withstand disruption is. Also, if you’re attending FSISAC, join Illumio, IBM, and Palo Alto Networks for an exclusive dinner at Capital Grille! Save your seat here: https://lp.illumio.com/20260302-Steak-And-Security-Dinner.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=marketo

Feb 25, 202638 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 2/23/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of February 23. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast. Hackers hijack nearly half a million dollars in New York school fraud. Government agencies breached after attackers exploit Ivanti zero-day vulnerability. And state-backed hackers weaponize generative AI to sharpen cyber operations. And Christer Swartz joins us to unpack this month's Boos and Bravos. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com Join us at RSAC in San Francisco: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsac-2026-registration

Feb 23, 20266 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 2/16/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of February 16. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Hackers hijack nearly half a million dollars in New York school fraud.Government agencies breached after attackers exploit Ivanti zero-day vulnerability.And state-backed hackers weaponize generative AI to sharpen cyber operations.And Michael Adjei explains why the cybersecurity “talent shortage” might actually be an allocation problem.Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comJoin us at RSAC in San Francisco: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsac-2026-registration

Feb 17, 20266 min

Ep 52Why Doing the Basics in Cyber Is So Hard—and So Necessary | Ross Haleliuk

In this episode of The Segment, Raghu sits down with Ross Haleliuk—Co-Founder & CEO of a stealth startup, author of Cyber for Builders, and host of Inside the Network and Venture in Security to unpack why most security failures aren’t caused by a lack of tools, but by a failure to execute the fundamentals.Ross brings a pragmatic, business-first lens to cybersecurity, cutting through hype, buzzwords, and so-called “silver bullets” to focus on what actually works in the real world. Together, they explore why breaches still happen even in organizations that invest heavily in security and why that investment still matters.In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why most cyber breaches still come down to security fundamentals, not next-gen toolsWhy cybersecurity has become a “market for silver bullets”—and what that means for buyers and vendorsHow misaligned incentives across engineering, IT, sales, and security undermine long-term securityWhy compliance should be treated as a baseline, not the finish lineHow to think about security ROI in a way executives actually understandHow to evaluate AI in cybersecurity without getting lost in the hypeWhy security leaders must learn to lead without authority, similar to product managersWhat gives Ross optimism about the future of cybersecurity heading into 2026

Feb 11, 202652 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 2/9/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of February 9. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.A massive espionage campaign infiltrates government networks in 37 countries.Hackers go for the gold as the Winter Olympics and the Super Bowl create a perfect storm.And a new social engineering tactic crashes your browser to steal your data.And John Kindervag joins us to discuss why cybersecurity dashboards may be measuring the wrong things. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comJoin us at RSAC in San Francisco: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsac-2026-registration

Feb 9, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 2/2/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of February 2nd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Major consumer brands caught in a fresh wave of cyberattacksNike scrambles as hackers leak years of prototype and R&D dataAnd the White House shelves proposed Biden-era software security rulesAnd Gary Barlet joins us to unpack the NSA's newly released Zero Trust Guideline PrimerHead to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comJoin us at RSAC in San Francisco: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsac-2026-registration

Feb 2, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 1/26/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of January 26th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.A critical vulnerability is being actively exploited in core infrastructure, VMware warns.Hackers looking for extortion payoff tell Nike to… just do it.And a massive database leak exposes 149 million stolen credentials.And Christer Swartz joins us for January's Boos and Bravos. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Jan 26, 20266 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 1/19/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of January 19th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Europe’s space agency suffers a massive data breach.Attackers keep cashing in on Oracle’s old breach.And credit card skimmers go digital.And Aishwarya Ramani joins us to discuss executive sponsorship. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Jan 20, 20266 min

Ep 51The Monday Microsegment for the week of 1/12/2026

The Monday Microsegment for the week of January 12th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.A cyber incident snarls operations at a major European port.Ransomware gangs go after cloud backups.And Ivanti warns that its VPN devices are being actively exploited.And Gary Barlet joins us to unpacks cyber warfare hitting critical infrastructure. https://www.wsj.com/articles/venezuela-raid-highlights-cyber-vulnerability-of-critical-infrastructure-28aed054?mod=author_content_page_1_pos_1Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Jan 12, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 1/5/2026

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of January 5th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.New year, new zero-day vulnerability in Windows Server.Ransomware rings in 2026 by hitting healthcare in Europe.And attackers cash in on holiday passwords.And Aishwarya Ramani joins us for a special Book Club segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Jan 5, 20267 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 12/15/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of December 15th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Apple tells users not to ho-ho-hold off on emergency patches as it warns about state-backed spyware.Cyber grinches disrupt UK education and water services.And Microsoft flags a not-so-jolly zero-day flaw in SharePoint.And Christer Swartz joins us for a Boos and Bravos segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Dec 16, 20257 min

Ep 50From the White House to the Boardroom: Tony Scott on Leading Transformative Tech

In this episode of The Segment, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with one of the most influential technology leaders of our time: Tony Scott, President & CEO of Intrusion and former U.S. Federal CIO under President Obama. With CIO roles at Microsoft, VMware, Disney, General Motors, Bristol Myers Squibb, and Sun Microsystems, Tony brings a rare, decades-wide perspective on how enterprise technology evolves—and where it’s heading next.Tony shares his journey through some of the world’s most complex organizations, offering a candid look at the forces that drive digital transformation, why organizational silos still shape most architectures, and how AI may finally help dissolve them. He breaks down how cybersecurity models must shift in an era of ubiquitous AI, legacy infrastructure, and escalating regulatory complexity—and explains why continuous monitoring and long-term institutional memory are now essential.We also dive into Tony’s leadership philosophy, how he balances transformation with cyber risk, and what he’s learned transitioning from CIO to CEO of a cybersecurity company tackling some of today’s hardest problems. Key themes discussed:The evolution of the CIO role across decades of transformation Managing cyber risk amid AI proliferation, legacy systems, and modern architectures The importance of “useful life” frameworks for tech modernization Leadership lessons from navigating both public and private sector tech at scale A must-listen for CIOs, CISOs, tech leaders, and anyone preparing their organization for what’s next in AI-driven transformation and cybersecurity.

Dec 9, 202540 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 12/8/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of December 8th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.CISA uncovers a new Chinese backdoor in U.S. networks.A massive breach hits South Korea’s largest e-commerce platform.And a record-breaking DDoS attack pounds the financial sectorAnd Gary Barlet joins us for his 2026 predictions! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Dec 8, 20257 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 12/1/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of December 1st. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.CISA flags new risks in both cloud and industrial systems.Congress calls Anthropic to explain AI-enabled threats.And a real-estate tech breach may spill into major U.S. banks.And John Kindervag joins us for his 2026 predictions! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Dec 1, 20256 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 11/17/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of November 17th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Akira turns up the heat on critical infrastructure.Did an AI model just run an espionage op?And a ghost in the cloud haunts Checkout.comAnd Aishwarya Ramani joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Nov 17, 20257 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 11/10/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of November 10th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.The U.S. Justice Department says the ransomware is coming from inside the houseA foreign breach inside the U.S. CBOAnd another trusted security vendor becomes the target.And Scott Smith with a "View from the Street" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Nov 10, 20257 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 11/03/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of November 3rd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.State-sponsored hackers wiretap a major telecom supplier.BadCandy creates a sour surprise for Cisco admins.Small businesses, big breaches — 2025 is on track for a grim new record.And Christer Swartz with a "Boos and Bravos" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Nov 3, 20257 min

Ep 49Why Cybersecurity Must Serve the Business, Not Block It — Insights from Carl Froggett

In this episode of The Segment, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Carl Froggett, Chief Information Officer at Deep Instinct, the first company to apply end-to-end deep learning to cybersecurity.With nearly three decades of experience — including over 20 years at Citi leading global infrastructure defense and cybersecurity services — Carl brings a rare, full-circle perspective on how the cyber landscape, leadership, and culture have evolved from the early 2000s to today’s AI-driven world.You’ll learn:How Carl “accidentally” fell into cybersecurity — and what the early days of firewalls and compliance-driven security looked like What it was like to pioneer one of Citi’s first dedicated cyber teams Lessons in leadership from iconic figures like Charles Blauner, Greg Lavender, and John Miller How Citi became an early adopter of technologies like Palo Alto Networks, Splunk, CrowdStrike, and Illumio Why building business alignment and trust matters more than ever for CISOs How to frame security risks in business terms — and where many leaders go wrong The massive shift from machine learning to deep learning in cybersecurity How generative AI and “dark AI” are redefining the threat landscape — and why the next era of defense demands a mindset change Packed with nostalgia, hard-won wisdom, and forward-looking insight, this episode bridges cybersecurity history, human leadership, and the AI-powered future ahead.Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedInFor more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com

Oct 29, 202556 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 10/27/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 27th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Patch Tuesday just got a zero-dayNuclear secrets exposed through a SharePoint holeFormer cybersecurity executive charged with selling secrets to RussiaAnd Gary Barlet joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Oct 27, 20257 min

Ep 48The Monday Microsegment for the week of 10/20/2025

The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 20th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.F5 breach shakes confidence in core cyber defensesEurope takes down a SIM-farm empireAnd China flips the script with hacking accusation against the U.S.And Gary Barlet joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Oct 20, 20255 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 10/13/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 13th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.New details on a serious Oracle vulnerabilityMama mia! Nintendo faces a possible data leakAnd payroll pirates plunder HR accounts. Argh.And Gary Barlet joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Oct 13, 20256 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 10/6/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 6th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Hackers hit Oracle customers with extortion emails.CISA’s lights are still on, but most of its defenders are home on furlough.And Palo Alto login portals face a flood of suspicious scans.And Christer Swartz joins us for a "Boos and Bravos" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comDownload The 2025 Global Cloud Detection and Response Report: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/global-cloud-detection-and-response-report-2025

Oct 6, 20256 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 9/29/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of September 29th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.CISA orders an emergency patch after attackers weaponize Cisco firewall flaws.AI and malware are working hand-in-hand, but it’s not actually romanticAnd a string of new breaches could ruin the friendship between customers and major brands.And Michael Adjei joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend The Illumio World Tour: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour

Sep 29, 20256 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 9/22/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of September 22nd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Travel chaos across Europe after attackers hit airport systemsFactories remain stalled as Jaguar Land Rover hack drags onAnd key cyber intel-sharing law hits a snag in the SenateAnd Scott Smith joins us for a "View from the Street" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend The Illumio World Tour: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour

Sep 22, 20256 min

Ep 47Assume Breach, Build Trust: Zero Trust Lessons from STCU

In this episode of The Segment, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Greg Mitchell, Application Administration Manager at STCU, for a candid, insightful look at what it really takes to drive security and innovation inside a modern, mission-driven financial institution.Greg shares how his team is building resilience from the inside out—applying zero trust principles not as a buzzword, but as a practical, culture-driven framework for protecting core systems. From his roots in school district IT to leading major modernization efforts at STCU, Greg walks us through what it means to lead with intention, assume breach, and drive results with lean teams and strong partnerships.You’ll learn:Why disaster recovery isn’t a one-time exercise, but a team muscle worth training How segmentation led to better cross-team relationships—not just better security The power of small wins (and small apps) to kickstart transformation Why enforcement beats perfection when it comes to securing infrastructure What zero trust really looks like in day-to-day operations—and how to start using tools you already have How STCU is approaching cloud expansion with Illumio 🔐 “Treat it like a business priority, not just a security one.” — Greg Michel This is the employee community you didn’t know you needed—where mindset, momentum, and people-first security converge. Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedInFor more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com

Sep 16, 202537 min

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 9/15/2025

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The Monday Microsegment for the week of September 15th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.FInsurance claims show ransomware is still king — but AI is giving phishing a major boost.DoubleDragon goes to Washington, posing as a U.S. lawmaker.And scam factories in Asia hit with the U.S. sanctions hammer.And John Kindervag joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend The Illumio World Tour: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour

Sep 15, 20256 min

Ep 46The Monday Microsegment for the week of 9/8/2025

The Monday Microsegment for the week of September 1st. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Fallout continues from the Salesforce-Salesloft supply chain breach.A cyberattack clips the claws of Jaguar Land Rover.Congress races the clock to keep cyber threat intel sharing alive.And Christer Swartz joins us for a "Boos and Bravos" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend The Illumio World Tour: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour

Sep 8, 20255 min

Ep 45The Monday Microsegment for the week of 9/1/2025

The Monday Microsegment for the week of September 1st. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Federal agencies scramble in the wake of major cyber lapses.A new ransomware strain uses AI to write its own attacks in real time.And to keep rivals out, hackers are patching the very security flaws they exploit.And John Kindervag joins us for an "Ask the Expert" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend The Illumio World Tour: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour

Sep 2, 20256 min

Ep 44The Monday Microsegment for the week of 8/25/2025

The Monday Microsegment for the week of August 25th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Android VPNs promised users privacy — and tracked them instead.That urgent call from the boss? It may not be the boss.And Apple zero-day flaw makes a picture worth a thousand lines of malicious code.And Trevor Dearing joins us for a "Myth Buster" segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend The Illumio World Tour: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour

Aug 25, 20256 min