909Exec Podcast

Hosted by Den Jones, CEO of 909Cyber, this podcast dives into real-world leadership with insights from top execs across industries.

From startups to global giants, Den brings wit, wisdom, and his signature Scottish flair to every episode.

09/24/2025

🚀 New Episode Alert! 🚀

🎙️ Episode 43: From Adobe to AI: Kumar Chivukula’s Journey in DevSecOps — now live!

In this episode, Kumar Chivukula from Opsera joins our host Den Jones to dive deep into his journey — from our days working together at Adobe, to launching Opsera, an AI-powered DevOps/DevSecOps platform transforming how software gets delivered.

We cover:
✅ Lessons from Adobe and enterprise security
✅ Why Kumar took the leap into entrepreneurship
✅ How Opsera is bringing AI into DevOps + security
✅ Advice for founders building in today’s fast-moving tech world

🎧 Listen here:

https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-43-from-adobe-to-ai-kumar-chivukulas-journey-in-devsecops

🦄 Or find us on your favorite podcast app!

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09/16/2025

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨

Just dropped: Episode 42: From CIO to CISO: Navigating Dual Roles in Tech with the one-and-only Pieter VanIperen! 🎙️

Pieter, currently double-hatting as CIO & CISO at AlphaSense, digs into what it’s really like to lead both tech and security. We explore blending roles, asking the right questions using first principles & the “5 Whys,” handling big decisions, and why some tools might be more trouble than they’re worth. 💡

Host: Den Jones (CEO of 909Cyber)
Guest: Pieter VanIperen

🔎 What you’ll get out of this:

How to streamline operations when security is baked into tech decisions

How to decide whether you’re solving the real problem (or just a symptom)

Smart thoughts on leadership, creativity, and keeping teams grounded

If you’re in tech leadership, cybersecurity, or just curious about how to scale both strategy and security—this is for you.

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https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-42-from-cio-to-ciso-navigating-dual-roles-in-tech-with-pieter-vaniperen

09/09/2025

🎉 Today we celebrate 909Cyber’s 1st birthday — and what better way than by dropping our 41st episode of 909Exec! 🚀

This one is 🔥: “The Art of Social Engineering: Insights from DEFCON's Stage with Neeharika Kadavakolanu”

👉 Listen here: https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-41-the-art-of-social-engineering-insights-from-defcons-stage-with-neeha-kadavakolanu

Neeha brings incredible perspective from DEFCON’s Social Engineering stage — breaking down human vulnerabilities, persuasion tactics, and how organizations can defend against one of the most overlooked threats in cybersecurity.

💡 Whether you’re a CISO, security practitioner, or just curious about the human side of hacking, this episode will change the way you think about security.

✅ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to help us keep growing this community!

09/01/2025

🌟 "Ever felt like your brain's running firewall on full alert—even when it's off the clock? You're not alone."

In episode 40 of 909Exec, host Den Jones sits down with Dr. Sara Rabinovitch, PhD, a cyber psychologist and behavior scientist at USC, to uncover how cybersecurity pros can reset, regulate, and thrive rather than just survive.

Ready to reclaim your calm in the chaos?

🎧 Listen to Episode 40 now—your mental well-being depends on it.

https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-40-cybersecurity-and-wellbeing-insights-from-cyber-psychologist-dr-sara-rabinovich

📲 Share this with your overworked cyber-peer who could use a mental reset.

08/25/2025

🚀 New 909Exec episode is live!

This week, host Den Jones (909Cyber CEO) sits down with Justine Benjamin from Hex-Rays to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to run marketing in the fast-paced world of tech.

From strategy to ex*****on, Justine shares how she’s built impactful campaigns and adapted to constant change.

Tune in now for insights every tech executive and marketer should hear:

🎧 Episode 39 – Behind the Scenes with Justine Benjamin: Marketing in Tech

https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-39-behind-the-scenes-with-justine-benjamin-marketing-in-tech

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08/20/2025

🚀 New Episode Alert!

From coder to C-Suite—this week on the podcast, host and 909Cyber CEO, Den Jones sits down with Pieter Vaniperen to explore his journey navigating the world of tech leadership.

Pieter shares the lessons, challenges, and pivotal decisions that shaped his career—from writing code to leading at the executive level. Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional, a tech leader, or just someone chasing growth, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

👉 Tune in, get inspired, and take notes!

🎧 Listen now: Episode 38 – From Coder to C-Suite

https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-38-from-codeer-to-c-suite-navigating-tech-leadership-with-pieter-vaniperen

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08/15/2025

🔥 Just Released: 9 0 9 Exec Episode 37 – From Teenage Hacker to CSO with Rinki Sethi!

In this candid and insightful conversation, Den Jones chats with Rinki Sethi—now CSO & CIO at Upwind Security—about her incredible journey: from building a program at age 14 to detect her dad’s keylogger, to leading enterprise cyber strategies across giants like Twitter, Rubrik, BILL, and more.

Rinki shares powerful takeaways on:

• Building security culture from within
• The unexpected advantages of holding both CSO and CIO roles
• Empowering teams through visibility and succession planning
• Advice for emerging women leaders in cybersecurity

Don’t miss her leadership wisdom, entrepreneurial insights, and passion for lifting others up.

▶ Listen now and let me know: which insight resonates with you most?

https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-37-from-teenage-hacker-to-cso-with-rinki-sethi

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08/06/2025

🎙️ New Episode Alert: “Mind the Gap: Solving Cybersecurity’s Talent Crisis”

Episode 36 of is live! 🔥

We brought together a powerhouse panel to unpack the real story behind the cybersecurity talent gap — and why it might not be what you think. 💥

🔹 Hosted by Den Jones

🔹 Featuring:

👤 Nicholas Muy

👤 Deidre Diamond

👤 Amélie Koran

👤 Bil Harmer, CISSP, CISM, CIPP

👉 From myths to meaningful solutions, this episode is packed with insight, truth bombs, and inspiration for leaders, students, and hiring managers alike.

💡 Want to be part of the solution?

At 909ic, we’re connecting cybersecurity students with real-world work opportunities while they study.

✔️ Students: Build your resume and earn while you learn

✔️ Employers: Hire smart, flexible, future-ready talent

🌐 Listen now:

https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-36-special-edition-linkedin-live---mind-the-gap-solving-cybersecuritys-talent-crisis

👇 Tag a CISO, a student, or someone hiring in cyber who needs to hear this!

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07/17/2025

🎧 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED

Episode 35: Inside the Mind of a Cybersecurity Innovator

🎙️ Featuring Simon Wijckmans, Founder & CEO of cside

From Belgium to the Bay Area, Simon's journey is a masterclass in vision, grit, and innovation. 💡

We unpack:

🔐 What it really takes to build a cybersecurity startup
🌐 The future of web security (and why it’s broken today)
🤝 How networking, risk-taking & real-world hustle shape success

Whether you're a founder, a student, or a security pro—this one's for you.

✅ Listen now → https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-35-inside-the-mind-of-a-cybersecurity-innovator

👉 If it hits home, like, share, and subscribe — it really helps us reach more innovators like you.

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07/08/2025

🚨 NEW 909Exec EPISODE 🎙️

"Disrupting the Cyber Talent Gap – One Student at a Time"

👇 Watch or listen now:
https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-34-special-edition-linkedin-live---disrupting-the-cyber-talent-gap-one-student-at-a-time

We’ve all heard about the cyber talent shortage. But what if the solution has been sitting in college classrooms this whole time?

In this special LinkedIn Live edition of 909Exec, Aaron Wurthmann is our host as he invites Den Jones to share why we launched www.909ic.com. They dive deep into the future of cyber workforce development – and why students aren't just the next generation… they're ready right now.

You’ll hear real talk from:
✅ Executives shaping the next wave of talent
✅ Students making real impact today
✅ Companies rethinking how they recruit

This isn’t just theory. It’s a movement. And it starts with action.

🎧 Tune in now
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06/25/2025

🎙️ New Episode Drop – Special Edition LinkedIn Live!

In Episode 33 of the Podcast, Aaron Wurthmann & Den Jones from 909Cyber dive into the compliance topic. We've helped tons of startups obtain their certifications; so we wanted to share the good and the bad with a lot of strategic advice:

🔍 Rethinking Compliance in 2025

From shifting regulations to AI-driven governance, we unpack how companies can future-proof their compliance strategy without drowning in checklists.

👉 If you care about keeping your business ahead of regulators, auditors, and threat actors — this episode is a must.

🎧 Watch or listen now:

🔗 https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-33-special-edition-linkedin-live---rethinking-compliance-in-2025

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06/03/2025

🔥 New Episode – 909Exec Podcast 🔥

Zero Trust & AI: No BS, Just Strategy: with none other than Dr. Chase Cunningham aka Dr. Zero Trust

After 6 months of calendar tag, we finally nailed him down – and it was worth every minute.

In Episode 32, host Den Jones dives deep with Chase on what really matters in cybersecurity right now:

🎙️ Why Zero Trust is still misunderstood – and how to actually implement it

🎙️ The AI security gold rush (and what’s hype vs. help)

🎙️ Why SMBs must think “security-first” even without big budgets

🎙️ The critical leadership mindset shift every CISO needs

Chase brings his usual raw insights from his journey as a Navy cryptologist, NSA operator, Forrester analyst, author, and executive — all with that straight-shooting, no-fluff delivery he’s known for.

Whether you’re building a security program, advising clients, or leading an AI initiative — this episode delivers truth bombs and practical guidance.

🎧 Listen now:

https://www.909exec.com/podcasts/episode-32-zero-trust-and-ai-navigating-the-future-with-chase-cunningham

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