On Location With Sean Martin And Marco Ciappelli

By: Sean Martin ITSPmagazine Marco Ciappelli
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  • Whether we are there or not, ITSPmagazine still gets the best stories. Plenty of conferences and events spark our curiosity and allow us to start conversations with some of the world's brightest minds. In-person or virtually, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli go on-location and sit down with them at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and society. Together, we discover what the synergy of these three elements means for the future of humanity.
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  • Why CISOs Should Still Say Yes to the Role—Even Now | A RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Tim Brown | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

    Why CISOs Should Still Say Yes to the Role—Even Now | A RSAC Conference 2025 Conversation with Tim Brown | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
    Apr 24 2025
    In this Chats on the Road to RSAC 2025, , Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli connect with Tim Brown, Chief Information Security Officer at SolarWinds, to unpack the critical issues facing CISOs today—and why the role remains worth pursuing.Brown is participating in multiple sessions at RSAC Conference 2025, including the CISO Bootcamp and Cyber Leaders Forum. Both are closed-door conversations designed to surface real concerns in a confidential, supportive setting. These aren’t theoretical discussions—they’re rooted in hard-earned experience. Brown, who has faced high-profile scrutiny and legal fallout from a past incident at SolarWinds, brings a uniquely personal perspective to these sessions.He points out that fear and hesitation are keeping many deputy CISOs from stepping up into the top role. His message to them: don’t be afraid of the position. Despite the weight of responsibility, the role offers real influence, the ability to shape enterprise architecture, and the opportunity to drive meaningful business decisions. Brown emphasizes the importance of community support and collective growth, noting that the cybersecurity industry—still relatively young—is maturing and finding its footing when it comes to accountability and resilience.Beyond leadership development, mental health and stress management are key themes in the Cyber Leaders Forum. Brown acknowledges the toll the job can take, even sharing that his own health suffered despite thinking he was managing stress well. This honest reflection opens the door for deeper conversations about personal well-being in high-pressure roles.He’s also appearing at the Cloud Security Alliance Summit with Chris Hoff, Chief Security Officer at LastPass, where they’ll discuss incident response and field questions from the audience. On Wednesday, Brown joins a breakfast session with Tactic and Hyperwise, guiding attendees through a crisis simulation based on lessons from the Sunburst attack. His focus? Helping others avoid being unprepared in a moment of chaos.From insider threat modeling to supply chain transparency and the challenges of monitoring runtime behavior, Brown is clear-eyed about where CISOs need to focus next.This episode isn’t just a preview of conference sessions—it’s a call to future security leaders to lean in, not back.___________Guest: Tim Brown, CISO, Solarwinds | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-brown-ciso/Hosts:Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.seanmartin.comMarco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine | Website: https://www.marcociappelli.com___________Episode SponsorsThreatLocker: https://itspm.ag/threatlocker-r974Akamai: https://itspm.ag/akamailbwcBlackCloak: https://itspm.ag/itspbcwebSandboxAQ: https://itspm.ag/sandboxaq-j2enArcher: https://itspm.ag/rsaarchwebDropzone AI: https://itspm.ag/dropzoneai-641ISACA: https://itspm.ag/isaca-96808ObjectFirst: https://itspm.ag/object-first-2gjlEdera: https://itspm.ag/edera-434868___________ResourcesRSAC Session: CLF Ask Me Anything Session with Tim Brown, CISO, SolarWinds: https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1739404173721001x1MHRSAC Session: CISO Boot Camp Exclusive Fireside Chat with Tim Brown, CISO, SolarWinds: https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1739403254724001isXhCSA Summit at RSAC 2025: Fireside Chat with Tim Brown and Chris Hoff: https://www.csasummitrsac.com/event/5b3547c2-c652-4f77-97de-5b094e746626/agenda?session=1452408b-c822-4664-87b8-38ce1276247bLearn more and catch more stories from RSA Conference 2025 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2025-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverageCatch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More 👉 https://itspm.ag/evtcovbrfWant Sean and Marco to be part of your event or conference? Let Us Know 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/contact-us___________KEYWORDStim brown, sean martin, marco ciappelli, solarwinds, rsac 2025, ciso, cybersecurity, leadership, liability, stress, mental health, insider, resilience, incident, response, supply, chain, simulation, cloud, security, event coverage, on location, conference
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    22 mins
  • Community, Certification, and the Questions That Matter Most in Quantum Readiness and AI Governance | A Brand Story with Mary Carmichael and Dooshima Dabo’Adzuana from ISACA | A RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story Pre-Event Conversation

    Community, Certification, and the Questions That Matter Most in Quantum Readiness and AI Governance | A Brand Story with Mary Carmichael and Dooshima Dabo’Adzuana from ISACA | A RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story Pre-Event Conversation
    Apr 23 2025
    As anticipation builds for the RSAC Conference 2025, ISACA leaders Mary Carmichael and Dooshima Dabo’Adzuana join Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to preview what the global technology and cybersecurity association has in store for attendees this year. With a focus on expanding community, AI governance, and professional development, their conversation reveals how ISACA is showing up with both timely insights and tangible resources.Mary Carmichael, President of ISACA’s Vancouver Chapter and a CPA focused on cybersecurity risk and governance, highlights the session she’s co-presenting with Dooshima Dabo’Adzuana: Third-Party AI: What Are You Really Buying? Their talk will explore the increasing complexity of evaluating AI solutions procured from vendors—especially those embedding large language models. Topics include due diligence during procurement, monitoring post-deployment, and assessing whether vendor practices align with internal risk and privacy requirements.Dooshima Dabo’Adzuana, a researcher at Boise State University and leader from ISACA’s Abuja Chapter, shares how ISACA members across regions are grappling with similar questions: What does AI mean for my organization? What risks do third-party integrations introduce? She emphasizes the importance of frameworks and educational tools—resources that ISACA is making readily available at their booth (South Expo #2268) and through new certification tracks in AI audit and security.Alongside the AI focus, visitors to the booth can explore results from ISACA’s Quantum Pulse Poll and access guidance on encryption readiness for a post-quantum future. The booth will also feature a selfie station and serve as a meeting point for the diverse ISACA community, with members from over 220 chapters worldwide.The conversation rounds out with a critical discussion on cybersecurity career development. Both Mary and Dooshima share personal stories of transitioning into the field—Mary from accounting, Dooshima from insurance—and call for broader recognition of transferable skills. They point to global tools, such as career pathway frameworks supported by ISACA and the UK Cyber Security Council, as essential for addressing the persistent workforce gap.This episode offers a preview of how ISACA is connecting global conversations on AI, quantum, and professional development—making RSAC Conference 2025 not just a tech showcase, but a community gathering rooted in learning and action.Stop by booth 2268 in the South Expo to explore how ISACA are equipping professionals with practical tools for AI governance, quantum readiness, and cybersecurity career growth—and how your organization can benefit from a stronger, more connected community.Learn more about ISACA: https://itspm.ag/isaca-96808Guests:Mary Carmichael, President of ISACA’s Vancouver Chapter | https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmichaelmary/Dooshima Dabo’Adzuana, a researcher at Boise State University and leader from ISACA’s Abuja Chapter | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dooshima-dabo-adzuana/ResourcesMary and Dooshima's session at RSA Conference: https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1737642290064001tqyqLearn more about ISACA's AI resources: https://www.isaca.org/resources/artificial-intelligenceLearn more about ISACA's credentials: https://www.isaca.org/credentialingLearn more and catch more stories from ISACA: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/isacaLearn more and catch more stories from RSA Conference 2025 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2025-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverage______________________Keywords: ai, quantum, cybersecurity, risk, governance, audit, certification, encryption, rsa, rsac, third-party, compliance, career, skills, education, community, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand story podcast______________________Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More 👉 https://itspm.ag/evtcovbrfWant Sean and Marco to be part of your event or conference? Let Us Know 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/contact-us
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    23 mins
  • What’s Driving the Next Generation of Risk Management? | A Brand Story with Steve Schlarman, Senior Director, Product Management at Archer Integrated Risk Management | A RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story Pre-Event Conversation

    What’s Driving the Next Generation of Risk Management? | A Brand Story with Steve Schlarman, Senior Director, Product Management at Archer Integrated Risk Management | A RSAC Conference 2025 Brand Story Pre-Event Conversation
    Apr 21 2025

    Ahead of the RSAC Conference, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli sit down with Steve Schlarman, Director of Product Management at Archer, to talk risk, regulation, and where governance fits into the broader cybersecurity conversation.

    Steve represents a company that’s been at the center of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) for nearly 25 years. But don’t mistake tenure for inertia—Archer is actively reshaping how organizations think about integrated risk management, especially through its latest platform, Archer Evolv. Steve shares how his team is focused on rethinking compliance not as a checkbox, but as a foundation for smarter, more strategic business decisions.

    What sets Archer Evolv apart? For one, the platform doesn’t just cater to full-time risk professionals. It’s built for anyone in the organization who touches compliance—even occasionally. Steve explains how the user experience has been redesigned to make it easier for non-experts to contribute, pulling in relevant data without bogging down daily operations.

    AI also plays a major role. After acquiring Compliance.AI, Archer has embedded large language models and automation into its compliance workflows—cutting down the time it takes to process regulatory updates and map controls. This means compliance professionals can spend less time scanning documents and more time advising the business.

    But this isn’t about technology for technology’s sake. Steve underscores the bigger question facing companies today: how much risk are they truly willing to accept? Regulation might kickstart the conversation, but it’s risk management that sustains it—and that requires clarity, context, and collaboration across the business.

    Archer’s team will be on site at RSAC, ready to demo the platform and share stories from the field. With over 1,200 customers worldwide, the company has no shortage of real-world examples to pull from. From frontline vulnerability assessments to strategic compliance mapping, Archer’s approach is centered on enabling better decisions—not just better dashboards.

    Stop by booth 3117 (https://itspm.ag/archervn5f) to see how they’re turning compliance into an engine for risk-aware growth—and how your team might benefit from a more purposeful approach to GRC.

    Learn more about Archer: https://itspm.ag/rsaarchweb

    Guest: Steve Schlarman, Senior Director, Product Management at Archer Integrated Risk Management | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveschlarman/

    Resources

    Learn more and catch more stories from Archer: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/archer

    Learn more and catch more stories from RSA Conference 2025 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2025-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverage

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    Keywords: risk, compliance, governance, cybersecurity, ai, automation, regulation, grc, audit, resilience, controls, workflow, data, business continuity, product management, rsa, rsac2025, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand story podcast

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    Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverage

    Want to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More 👉 https://itspm.ag/evtcovbrf

    Want Sean and Marco to be part of your event or conference? Let Us Know 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/contact-us
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    22 mins
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