All Aboard Podcast
Straight talk for tackling the toughest problems facing cloud-forward companies.
What Does Your Auditor Think About Agentic AI? Compliance and Auditing in the Agentic Era
Brad Thies, Founder of BARR Advisory, explains how agentic AI is reshaping audits and compliance. The conversation explores how AI can “raise the floor” by automating evidence gathering, the risks it magnifies around data and explainability, and the frameworks that are emerging to guide governance.
The Untold History of Identity with Karl McGuinness
In this episode of All Aboard, C1 CEO Alex Bovee and former Okta Chief Product Architect Karl McGuinness trace the evolution of enterprise identity from the on‑prem Active Directory era to the cloud, uncovering the architectural assumptions, security gaps, and legacy challenges that still shape identity today.
A Global View of AI and Security with Abraham Ingersoll
A global look at AI adoption, cultural influences on security, and why identity governance needs a rethink in the age of agentic AI featuring Abraham Ingersoll of THG Ingenuity.
The Death of SaaS and the Rise of Agentic AI
Alex Bovee is joined by AppOmni CTO Brian Soby and investor Pramod Gosavi to explore whether agentic AI is killing SaaS—and what it means for the future of software, security, and investment.
Adding Brakes to Go Faster: Navigating Agentic AI
In this episode of All Aboard, C1 Co-founder Alex Bovee talks with Field CISO Kevin Paige about the evolving world of agentic AI. With decades of experience across government and high-growth tech, Kevin shares a practitioner’s take on the new risks—from identity sprawl to deepfakes and data poisoning. They dig into why speed without control is dangerous, how trust and security must evolve together, and why human oversight is still essential. If you’re exploring the future of AI and identity, this one’s for you.
Reinventing Endpoint Security
GYTPOL co-founder and CEO Tal Kollender loves a challenge. In this episode, she shares how hearing “no” from established cybersecurity companies spurred her to create an endpoint security tool that takes a fresh approach to reducing device misconfiguration risks.
Shifting Focus: How the Security Industry Is Evolving
For the last in our series of conversations recorded live at this year’s Black Hat conference, Alex catches up with David Lee, the Identity Jedi, to get his takeaways from Black Hat and find out where he thinks the industry is headed in 2025.
Steak or Sizzle? How to Think About Non-Human Identities and AI
In another great conversation recorded during the 2024 Black Hat conference, Alex welcomes cybersecurity researcher and analyst Francis Odum to talk about the state of the industry and two related topics on everyone’s mind at Black Hat: non-human identities and gen AI.
Getting a Pulse on the Cybersecurity Industry with Darwin Salazar
In this episode, Alex welcomes Darwin Salazar, author of the popular industry newsletter the Cybersecurity Pulse, for a live chat recorded in Las Vegas during Black Hat 2024. Darwin is an engineer turned product builder with a multifaceted perspective on the industry. He and Alex talk about his background, takeaways from Black Hat, and where the industry is headed!
Analyzing Success in Cybersecurity with Ross Haleliuk
In this episode of All Aboard, Alex Bovee is joined by Ross Haleliuk, Head of Product at LimaCharlie and writer of one of the best newsletters covering the cybersecurity space, Venture in Security. Together, Alex and Ross analyze what success looks like in the security industry, weighing in on the platform vs. point solution debate and discussing the importance of hiring strategically at startups.
From Fear to Excitement: AI Agents in Security
In this episode of All Aboard, Alex Bovee is joined by Nancy Wang and Ashish Popli, security veterans and co-hosts of the De-FUD Podcast. Together, Alex, Nancy, and Ashish tackle one of the industry’s hottest topics right now: AI agents and their impact on the future of security workflows. If you’re curious about where the AI revolution is going to take the security space next, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!
Breaking Down Least Privilege and Zero Standing Privilege
In this episode of All Aboard, Alex Bovee is joined by CEO and Founder of Weave Identity, Ian Glazer. Together, they tackle two of the most discussed concepts in identity security: least privilege access (LPA) and zero standing privilege (ZSP). They analyze the pros and cons of each framework and how and where companies can put them into practice.
Security Startegy for Startups
In the latest episode of All Aboard, Alex Bovee is joined by Observa CEO, Rob Picard. Together, Alex and Rob dive into Rob’s four-pillar framework for securing early-stage companies, which includes GRC, security engineering, enterprise security, and security operations.
Spicy Takes with David Lee, the Identity Jedi
Inspired by the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, C1 CEO Alex Bovee invited David Lee, the Identity Jedi, to share hot wings and spicy takes on the past, present, and future of identity security for a special edition of the podcast.
Creating Opportunity in a Dominated Market
This week Alex Bovee and JumpCloud CTO Greg Keller dive into the past, present, and future of identity management. Alex and Greg talk about what it takes to be a disruptor in a market dominated by a legacy player, staying true to your vision, and the growing intersection of IT and Security teams.
The Past, Present, and Future of Passwords with Jeff Shiner
In this episode, Alex Bovee and 1Password CEO Jeff Shiner get into the details of how 1Password has grown from a niche consumer product into the leading online password and authentication security provider, building products that are “Angry Birds easy,” and how staying true to a simple goal has guided 1Password’s growth.
A Deep Dive into Compliance with Chris Niggel
This week we’re digging into compliance with security veteran Chris Niggel, regional CSO at Okta. Chris and host Alex Bovee tackle the broad topic of compliance from multiple angles, going over the basics of compliance frameworks and why they matter and breaking down how to use compliance to improve security outcomes and add business value.
The Intersection of AI and Identity with the Identity Jedi, David Lee
In this episode of the All Aboard podcast, we’re exploring the intersection of AI and identity with the Identity Jedi, David Lee. David is about as much of an identity expert as you can be and has really seen it all. Explore the past and present of IGA and AI in this episode.
Implementing Transparent Security with Den Jones
Delves into the challenges of creating zero trust security strategies, what ‘transparent security’ actually means, and the role security leaders should play in building company culture on this episode of the All Aboard podcast with Den Jones.
Security Automation with Tines's Eoin Hinchy
SaaS products are only effective when implemented by teams on the frontline, so for a team to actually use them, they have to be easy to use while robust to handle the complexity of a security team. Eoin, founder of Tines, delves into the internal struggles of security teams and why automation is key in a modern workforce.
Demystifying ITDR with Didi Dotan
Dive into the world of Identity Threat Detection and Response – or ITDR – with Didi Dotan on this episode of the All Aboard Podcast. Didi shares shares common identity security challenges, his outlook on the intersection between IT and Security, and why identity is the new security perimeter.
Security Hiring Tips with Code Red's Tom Alcock
Hiring is hard, and hiring quality security professionals is even harder. Tom Alcock, co-founder and parter of Code Red Partners, dives into how Code Red builds realistic hiring expectations, how to find talent “outside of the box,” and tips around making your first security hire on this episode of the All Aboard Podcast.
SBOMs and Supply Chain Security with Rob Szumski
Rob Szumski, CEO and founder of Edgebit, spills the beans on vulnerability management, how government cybersecurity directives impact compliance regulations, and achieving compliance without compromising efficiency on this episode of All Aboard.
Securing Devices Beyond the Perimeter with Kandji’s Dom Lombardi
How do you enable productivity and personal usage of devices and apps, but still keep your employees and data secure? Hear firsthand from Dom Lombardi, the VP of Security and Trust at Kandji, on the challenges and benefits of secure device access in this episode.
How HashiCorp Achieved Least Privilege Through Just-in-Time Access with Will Bengtson
Scaling and managing access to cloud infrastructure is hard. Dive into the world of security engineering and cloud privilege access management with Will Bengston on this episode of the All Aboard Podcast.
Paved Roads: How Netflix Pioneered Platform Engineering with Jason Chan
Engineering teams want to build quickly and security teams need them to build securely. These two goals are not incompatible. Hear Jason Chan's advice on effective platform engineering teams, “paved roads,” and much more on this episode.
Shift Left Cloud Infrastructure Security with Travis McPeak
Cloud forward companies are shifting left. They are moving away from ticketing and towards self service access controls to increase developer productivity. Travis McPeak gives advice on how to optimize workloads and empower developer teams on this week's episode.
Unlocking Zero Trust Networking with Tailscale’s Avery Pennarun
With the rise of the distributed workforce came the need for better remote connectivity. Where traditional VPNs have fallen short, Tailscale excels. Hear some hot takes and best practices from Avery Pennarun on this week's episode.
Moving Beyond “Break Fix” IT with Ylan Muller, IT at FireHydrant
When you think of IT, you might picture the unsung heroes who fix your computer glitches, who help you set up new software, or who train users in how to use new technology. But IT is so much more than just the "break fix" function.
Building “Dope” Experiences with Dope Security’s Kunal Agarwal
How can you differentiate yourself in an established industry? The “dope” philosophy isn't about focusing on the flash or sizzle - it's about making customers’ lives a lot easier. Kunal Agarwal joins this week's episode of All Aboard.
How companies are adopting Zero Trust and evolving access control with Twingate's Tony Huie
Hackers today aren’t breaking in – they’re logging in. This makes controlling and managing access more important than ever. Tony Huie joins All Aboard to chat Zero Trust, usability in security products, and the democratization of access control.
Building an Effective Security Program with Snyk Founder Guy Podjarny
As businesses continue to adopt more apps and tools so they can innovate and build faster, Security teams are facing a tough challenge. How do you build a security program that reduces risk without slowing productivity and efficiency? Guy joins All Aboard to share his insights.