In this episode of Tesseract Talks, host Marko Rukavina interviews Dr. Chase Cunningham, a pioneer in cybersecurity frameworks, particularly the Zero Trust Extended Framework. They discuss the evolution of cybersecurity threats, insights from the RSA Conference, and innovative approaches to product demonstrations in the tech industry. Dr. Cunningham emphasizes the importance of adapting to current threats and the need for companies to focus on small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) for effective cybersecurity solutions.
Takeaways
- Dr. Chase Cunningham created the Zero Trust Extended Framework.
- The Verizon DBIR is a key resource for understanding cyber threats.
- Bad passwords and phishing remain significant threats in 2025.
- Companies should adopt newer security solutions to ease user experience.
- RSA Conference showcased excessive marketing gimmicks in cybersecurity.
- AI is often misused as a buzzword in the industry.
- Focus on SMBs is crucial for cybersecurity vendors.
- Demo Force allows potential customers to try software without sales pressure.
- Vendors need to trust their products enough to allow demos.