Timothy Yougblood, CISO, Astrix Security

In this episode of the De FUD Podcast, hosts Nancy Wang and Ashish Popli welcome Timothy Youngblood, an experienced CISO for top Fortune 500 companies and currently an active investor and advisor. Tim shares insights on the evolving challenges for CISOs, including persistent threats like phishing and ransomware, and emerging concerns such as generative AI and nation-state attacks. The conversation explores the importance of proactive security, the role of startups in the cybersecurity landscape, and the future impact of AI. Additionally, they touch on regulatory changes and the responsibilities of modern CISOs, especially in light of the upcoming election year and its cybersecurity implications.
00:07 Introducing Timothy Youngblood
00:48 Challenges CISOs Face Today
02:49 Emerging Threats and Concerns
05:00 Innovations in Cybersecurity
08:58 Public Companies and Security Reporting
13:54 The Role of Startups in Cybersecurity
19:48 Future of AI in Cybersecurity
21:48 Closing Thoughts and Reflections