Voices of the Vigilant podcast:

humanizing cybersecurity
with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond

About the Voices of the Vigilant podcast

Voices of the Vigilant builds and shares knowledge by engaging with diverse voices and perspectives from within the cybersecurity industry.

Episodes are released once a month. You can find the full episode catalog below and across all major podcast platforms.

Also be sure to check out the show in video format - with closed captioning - on YouTube.

Voices of the Vigilant episode catalog

Voices of the Vigilant EP05 | Breaking Down the Gates
cybersecurity, information security, authenticity, strategy, leadership, artificial intelligence, human connection Jess Vachon cybersecurity, information security, authenticity, strategy, leadership, artificial intelligence, human connection Jess Vachon

Voices of the Vigilant EP05 | Breaking Down the Gates

This episode features Naomi Buckwalter of Contrast Security.

As we navigate an uncertain future with AI, perhaps our greatest opportunity isn't preserving jobs but rediscovering what makes us uniquely human. "Deep down, we're all good people," Naomi reminds us—and finding ways to express that goodness might be our most meaningful work of all.

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Voices of the Vigilant EP04 | Leading Cyber With Purpose
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Voices of the Vigilant EP04 | Leading Cyber With Purpose

This episode features Sivan Tehila CEO of Onyxia Cyber.

Sivan Tehila, CEO and founder of Onyxia Cyber, shares her journey from Israeli military CISO to innovative startup founder and cybersecurity educator, revealing how personal resilience shaped her multi-faceted career.

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Voices of the Vigilant EP03 | Cyber Resiliency - Strategy Meets Security: How Authenticity Drives Strategic Partnerships
application security, cybersecurity, information security, collaboration, innovation, authenticity, strategy, leadership Jess Vachon application security, cybersecurity, information security, collaboration, innovation, authenticity, strategy, leadership Jess Vachon

Voices of the Vigilant EP03 | Cyber Resiliency - Strategy Meets Security: How Authenticity Drives Strategic Partnerships

This episode features Rachel Arnold, Director of Strategic Partnerships at SecureNation.

What happens when we bring our authentic selves to work? Rachel Arnold, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Secure Nation, reveals the power of human connection in building lasting client relationships in cybersecurity.

The conversation explores how authenticity transforms work environments. That it doesn't diminish professionalism; it enhances it by building deeper trust.

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Voices of the Vigilant EP02 | Hacking the Glass Ceiling: How Women Can Win in Cybersecurity with Stacey Champagne
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Voices of the Vigilant EP02 | Hacking the Glass Ceiling: How Women Can Win in Cybersecurity with Stacey Champagne

This episode features Stacey Champagne, founder and CEO at Hacker in Heels

With meaningful conversations about equity and access, Stacey and Jess dive deep into the systemic challenges facing women in tech, advocating for a fairer and more inclusive industry. Tune in to be inspired, informed, and empowered. Whether you're just starting in your career or looking to make a change, this episode underscores the essential role of community support and the value of resilience in achieving success.

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The human side of tech

As a gifted speaker and connector, Jess is super excited to share this project with you! Each episode features a candid conversation with folks in the infosec space on a specific topic and is designed to educate and inspire you to take action on your own terms.

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