Agent of Influence

About Agent of Influence

Explore the life of a security leader with NetSPI Field Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Nabil Hannan. Hear how CISOs with diverse expertise tackle the challenges and opportunities that come with life on the frontlines of cybersecurity.

Publisher

NetSPI

Category

technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Mar 2020

Latest episode

17 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

78 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Dec 2025

   Episode 077 – What Security Leaders Do for Fun

   From Spartan races to culinary arts, discover the hobbies and passions that keep CISOs balanced and inspired in this behind-the-scenes edition of Agent of Influence. Welcome to a special edition of the Agent of Influence podcast! In this episode, we step away from the usual cybersecurity deep dives to explore the personal side of security leaders, such as the hobbies, passions, and activities that keep them grounded and inspired outside the office. From adrenaline-fueled adventures to c...

2. 

   12 Nov 2025

   EPISODE 076 - Translating Security for Your C-Suite - Dave Edminster

   Is your cybersecurity program seen as a roadblock or a launchpad for growth? In this episode, Dave Edminster, Practice Director, Cybersecurity Services, at EVOTEK, unpacks how security leaders can reframe their role, transforming cybersecurity from a necessary cost into a powerful business enabler. Tune in to learn how to translate "invisible success"—the absence of incidents—into a compelling narrative of ROI for your executive leadership and board. +++ Find more episodes on YouTube or...

3. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Episode 075 - Why “Scan, Find, Patch” Is No Longer Enough - Mark Goldenberg

   The traditional "scan, find, patch" method is falling short against today’s threat landscape. In this episode, Mark Goldenberg, Sr. Security Solutions Architect at Defy Security, outlines a modern approach to vulnerability management. Tune in to learn how to level-up your proactive security efforts by focusing on risk prioritization, fostering collaboration, and defining metrics to measure success. + + + Find more episodes on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts, as well as at netspi.c...

Who has been a guest on Agent of Influence

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rick McElroy
• Paul Harragan
• Alyssa Robinson
• Jorge Orchilles
• Suryaprakash Nalluri

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

123,092

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

75

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