Mind What Matters Podcast

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Phished AI, Ransomware Violence & Marketing’s Revenge

Oct 22, 2026

AI assistants that read your email can now be phished...

AI Slop, Teen Ransomware Gangs & How a CISO Vets AI Vendors

Oct 08, 2026

MIND co-founder Itai Schwartz on building culture after a $72M...

$72 Million, Shadow AI & a Liz Approved Trip

Sep 24, 2026

MIND just raised a $72M Series B. Eran Barak joins...

Everything is a data security problem now

May 06, 2026

CISOs are less confident in their data protection than ever...

Phished AI, Ransomware Violence & Marketing’s Revenge

AI assistants that read your email can now be phished too, and ransomware gangs are reportedly escalating to threats of physical violence. Samuel Hill breaks down both, shares a clip from his webinar with MVB Bank CISO Parrish Gunnels on vetting AI vendors and unpacks the wave of data security consolidation. Then his marketing team makes him react to their Cybersecurity Awareness Month videos. He survives. Mostly.

Oct 22, 2026

AI Slop, Teen Ransomware Gangs & How a CISO Vets AI Vendors

MIND co-founder Itai Schwartz on building culture after a $72M Series B, MVB Bank CISO Parrish Gunnels on the questions he asks every AI vendor and five Cybersecurity Awareness Month ideas your team will actually want. Hint: it’s not pizza.

Oct 08, 2026

$72 Million, Shadow AI & a Liz Approved Trip

MIND just raised a $72M Series B. Eran Barak joins us to talk about what's next. Plus, a clip from our webinar with nference and Anumana CISO Mike Hiltz on why AI tools need data controls upstream. And Liz reviews South Beach.

Sep 24, 2026

Everything is a data security problem now

CISOs are less confident in their data protection than ever and that number is still falling. Samuel and Landen unpack new research showing confidence has dropped from 48% in 2022 to just 26% today, then connect it to the Medtronic breach, where Shiny Hunters walked away with millions of sensitive records through a chain of identity, SaaS and infrastructure failures. The through-line: cybersecurity isn't a collection of siloed disciplines anymore. It's one massive problem with a common answer: Secure your data. Then Samuel and Landen get into it on conference speaking panels. Vendor stages, suit jackets at RSA, and the practitioners nobody's putting in front of a crowd. They don't entirely agree, which is the point. Plus: a three-year-old takes first place in Pee Wee Beginners desert racing, and a five-year-old hides behind his coach to juke an entire flag football field.

May 06, 2026

The next AI model might be too dangerous to release

In this episode, Samuel Hill and Landon Brown explore the latest in AI advancements, cybersecurity challenges, and the importance of data governance. They discuss the impact of new AI models like Claude Mythos, the future of cyber defense and how to adapt in a rapidly interconnected world.

Apr 24, 2026

The RSAC 2026 after-action report

Post-RSAC feedback and experience, the theme of agentic AI at RSAC, food marketing and brand experience, team commitment and growth, oddities and brand presence at RSAC, and the shift towards realism and tangibility in the market

Mar 31, 2026

What will RSAC be like this year?

This episode covers the upcoming RSA conference, cybersecurity industry insights, and the impact of geopolitics on cyber threats.

Mar 20, 2026

The future of AI and cybersecurity

Holiday traditions and 2026 predictions on the Mind What Matters Podcast.

Dec 23, 2025

Why CISOs shouldn't go to jail

Why CISOs shouldn't go to jail

Landon and Samuel discuss the responsibility of CISOs in the face of breaches.

Dec 04, 2025

Why no one trusts AI

Why no one trusts AI

This episode of Mind What Matters dives into why non-deterministic AI systems have trust issues.

Nov 20, 2025

Why are we still using RegEx?

In this episode of Mind What Matters, hosts Samuel Hill and Landon Brown emphasize the importance of innovation and adapting to new technologies while reflecting on personal experiences and the value of family.

Nov 04, 2025

Would you trust Dr. ChatGPT?

In this episode of Mind What Matters, Samuel Hill and Tyson Hempel discuss the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the impact of AI on the industry.

Jan 16, 2025

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