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Hosted by Philip de Souza · business · EN · 59 episodes
Philip de Souza is the host of Secure (IT) and a cybersecurity veteran with over 30 years of experience. He founded Aurora, leading it to a successful acquisition by Plurilock. Today, Philip is a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor, helping organizations leverage AI and innovative go-to-market strategies.Deeply committed to philanthropy, Philip co-founded Ainiti (ainiti.org) to support girls' education globally and serves on multiple business boards including the US Chamber’s Small Business Council. When not dissecting the future of tech, he can be for his Harley near his home in LA.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPhilip de Souza is the host of Secure (IT) and a cybersecurity veteran with over 30 years of experience. He founded Aurora, leading it to a successful acquisition by Plurilock. Today, Philip is a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor, helping organizations leverage AI and innovative go-to-market strategies.
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT is hosted by Philip de Souza. The show has published 59 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Closing the Cyber Skills Gap with Student-Powered SOCs" (13 October 2026, 33 minutes), "From the White House to the Cyber Front Lines: Why No One Can Defend Alone" (17 September 2026, 43 minutes), and "Space, Subsea, AI & Quantum Computing, Tom Patterson on the Threat Landscape Defining Our Future" (6 May 2026, 70 minutes).
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 59 episodes.
Booking probability for Let's Talk About (Secur)IT is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Let's Talk About (Secur)IT requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Let's Talk About (Secur)IT's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for Let's Talk About (Secur)IT are IT Services & Software Development. Let's Talk About (Secur)IT has a business audience.
Philip de Souza hosts Let's Talk About (Secur)IT, a business show with 59 episodes published.
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Episode #60
We keep hearing about the hundreds of thousands of unfilled cybersecurity jobs. But what if the problem was never a shortage of talent — it was a shortage of opportunity?I sat down with Bruce Johnson, who has spent...
Episode #58
What if one of cybersecurity’s biggest problems isn’t technology, but the way we’ve chosen to fight? I sat down with Michael Daniel, former White House Cybersecurity Coordinator and CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance, to...
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The internet runs on cables buried at the bottom of the ocean. Quantum computers will soon break the encryption protecting them. Most leaders don't even know the clock has started. I sat down with one of the most...
Episode #55
Most companies think cybersecurity is an IT problem. It's not. It's a leadership problem. A culture problem. A boardroom problem. I sat down with Joe Sullivan — former Chief Security Officer at Facebook, Uber, and...
Episode #54
Is AI your biggest security threat—or your next unfair advantage? In this episode of Secure(It), host Philip de Souza sits down with Craig Nelson, founder of GrowthIQ.ai, to unpack how AI is reshaping cyber defense...
Episode #52
In this Secur(IT) episode, host Philip de Souza talks with George Tsantes, Partner at Newport LLC, former Accenture partner, EY principal, and co‑author of Cyber Attacks: Managing the Risk and Results . They explore how...
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT
Is your organization treating cybersecurity as a technical issue or a strategic business imperative? In this episode of Secure (IT), host Philip de Souza is joined by two powerhouses in the tech and governance space...
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In this episode of "SecurIt," I'm thrilled to reconnect with Roger Grimes the Data-Driven Defense Evangelist at KnowBe4, as he shares his groundbreaking ideas for defeating hackers and malware. Explore the world of...
Episode #50
In this episode of Secure It , we’re joined by Phillip Privett , Senior Vice President of Vendor Management at TD SYNNEX, where he oversees strategic sales and business development for North America’s Advanced Solutions...
Episode #49
In this special episode of Let's Talk About Secur(IT), Philip de Souza sits down with his sister, Indira Joshi, a trailblazing technology executive with over 25 years of experience in AI, semiconductor innovation, and...
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT
Step into the world of artificial intelligence with Philip Topham, a seasoned AI strategist, business advisor, and principal of The Savvy Founder. With over 15 years of leadership experience, Philip has dedicated his...
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT
Nathan Whittacre, CEO of Stimulus Technologies, is a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in technological innovation and entrepreneurship. Known as a trusted advisor and thought leader, Nathan is dedicated...
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Join us in this riveting episode as we explore Angus Chen's diverse career journey from mathematician to Director of Data Science at Binary Defense. With a rich background ranging from Johns Hopkins to the Federal...
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In this episode of SecurIT, host Philip de Souza veers away from the usual cybersecurity themes to interview Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti, an accomplished researcher, author, and speaker specializing in digital disruptions...
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT
This podcast welcomes Todd Greenwald, CEO of Heartland Computers, who shares his unconventional journey from Second City improv classes to leading a tech company in the supply chain sector. Todd discusses the importance...
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT
This podcast episode features an engaging and heartwarming father-son conversation, hosted by Philip de Souza, with guests Edward de Souza, Ronnie Dalgado, and Riley Dalgado. The discussion kicks off with light banter...
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT
In this episode of the SecurIT podcast, Philip de Souza is joined by Timothy Hollebeek, a veteran in the field of computer security with over 20 years of experience. Timothy shares his journey, including his...
Let's Talk About (Secur)IT
Steve Stasiukonis is the Managing Partner of Secure Network Technologies, specializing in Penetration Testing, Information Security Risk Assessments, Incident Response, and Digital Forensic Investigations. An expert in...
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Blair Dawson is an accomplished legal and business leader with a focus on cybersecurity and data privacy. With extensive experience in representing international clients and managing compliance across various regulatory...
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Dive deep into the world of offensive cybersecurity in this exciting episode with Philip and Carter McKelvain, Senior Offensive Security Engineer at Third Wave Innovations. Explore Carter's unconventional journey...
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