Sep 23, 202626 min
What makes customers trust an organization, and what happens when that trust is lost? In this episode of CCN Conversations, Francois Guay sits down with Darren Gallop, CEO and Co-Founder of Carbide and author of Built...
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CCN Conversations
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About this Podcast:
CCN Conversations is the official podcast of the Canadian Cybersecurity Network, created to bring real voices and real experience directly to the cybersecurity community. Hosted by Francois Guay, founder of CCN, each episode opens the door to the people who are shaping how Canada protects, innovates, and grows.This show brings you candid conversations with practitioners, CISOs, founders, researchers, builders, and rising talent from Canada and beyond. You will hear honest insight and stories that cut through noise and focus on what truly matters in security and technology today.Whether you want to understand how modern security programs operate, learn what it takes to grow a cyber business, stay ahead of fast moving threats, or build a career that can thrive in a world of constant change, this is where you begin.Welcome to the conversation.
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What is CCN Conversations about?
CCN Conversations is the official podcast of the Canadian Cybersecurity Network, created to bring real voices and real experience directly to the cybersecurity community. Hosted by Francois Guay, founder of CCN, each episode opens the door to the people who are shaping how Canada protects, innovates, and grows.
What has CCN Conversations covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Building Trust Into the Business: Cybersecurity, AI & Leadership with Darren Gallop" (23 September 2026, 26 minutes), "Before AI Comes the Foundation: Building AI-Ready IT with Rakesh Jayaprakash" (27 August 2026, 21 minutes), and "Building Canada's Next Generation of Cybersecurity Talent | UNIT 7300" (7 July 2026, 19 minutes).
How often does CCN Conversations publish?
CCN Conversations publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 30 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on CCN Conversations?
Booking probability for CCN Conversations is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. CCN Conversations requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. CCN Conversations's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch CCN Conversations?
The strongest fits for CCN Conversations are IT Services & Software Development and Business & Management Consulting. CCN Conversations has a technology audience.
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CCN Conversations is a technology podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Aug 27, 202621 minIn this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Rakesh Jayaprakash, Director of Product Management at ManageEngine, about what organizations need to get right before accelerating their adoption of...
Jul 7, 202619 minIn this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay sits down with members of UNIT 7300, including Nathan Chan, Paul Kriukov, James Wang, Chelsea Kensall, and Michael Thomas. Founded in 2018, UNIT 7300 is a...
Jun 30, 202615 minIn this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Michael Argast, CEO and Co-Founder of Kobalt , about entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and why security should be viewed as a business enabler rather...
Jun 23, 202617 minIn this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security. David shares his unconventional journey into cybersecurity, from serving as a soldier and working as a...
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<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security.</p><p></p><p>David shares his unconventional journey into cybersecurity, from serving as a soldier and...
Jun 16, 202623 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay sits down with Evgeniy Kharam, cybersecurity strategist, solution architect, author, podcaster, and industry leader.</p><p></p><p>Evgeniy shares his journey...
Jun 9, 202616 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Amisha Parikh, Vice President of Product Management, Cyber Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard.</p><p>Amisha shares her journey into cybersecurity...
Jun 2, 202623 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Tim McCreight, CEO and Founder of TaleCraft Security.</p><p></p><p>With more than four decades in the security industry, Tim shares insights from...
May 26, 202625 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Shruti Mukherjee, Director of GRC, about the growing importance of governance, risk, and compliance in today’s rapidly evolving technology...
May 19, 202614 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host François Guay speaks with William Mailhot about his unconventional path into cybersecurity and how curiosity, hands-on learning, and persistence shaped his...
Episode #20
From Adversity to Impact: Building a Cybersecurity Career and Community with Jason McKeen
May 12, 202616 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Jason McKeen, Founder of BlackSwan Cyber Group.</p><p>Jason shares a deeply personal and powerful story of resilience, from overcoming a difficult...
May 5, 202625 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Pamela Draper, President of Digital Commerce Payments, and Paul Twigg, Chief Technology Officer at Digital Commerce Group.</p><p></p><p>Together...
Apr 28, 202626 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host François Guay speaks with Junior Williams about his unconventional journey into cybersecurity and the lessons learned along the way.</p><p>From early exposure to operational...
Episode #17
Rethinking Cybersecurity: Moving Beyond Fear to Risk and Leadership with Michelle Balderson
Apr 21, 202621 minS0<p>Cybersecurity is often driven by urgency and fear. But is that the right approach?</p><p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, François Guay speaks with Michelle Balderson about her journey through the industry and...
Apr 15, 202626 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Bruno Couillard, CEO and Co-Founder of Crypto4A Technologies.</p><p></p><p>Bruno shares the origin story behind Crypto4A and the mission to prepare...
Apr 7, 202615 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Sophia Kudlyk about her journey into cybersecurity and what it really takes to break into the industry today.</p><p>Sophia shares her...
Apr 1, 202625 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with David Masson of Darktrace.</p><p></p><p>With decades of experience spanning from early computer network exploitation to today’s AI driven security...
Mar 24, 202620 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay speaks with Jayson Myers, CEO of Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen).</p><p>Jayson shares insights from his experience leading one of Canada’s most...
Mar 17, 202612 minS0<p>In this episode of CCN Conversations, host Francois Guay sits down with Tracey Nyholt, founder and CEO of TechJutsu.</p><p>Tracey shares her unconventional path into cybersecurity, beginning with an English...
Recent guests
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Darren Gallop
CEO and Co-Founder, Carbide Secure
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Michael Thomas
PGA Professional and Director of Instruction, evangelisch-lutherische Landeskirche Hannover
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James Wang
Vice President and General Director of Green Energy and Environment Research Laboratories, Industrial Technology Research Institute
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Nathan Chan
Asst. Principal Cello, Christ the King (ACNA) Diocese of Canada
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