The Secure Disclosure

Mackenzie Jackson

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The Disclosure is a weekly cybersecurity podcast that brings the latest in news, research, and leaders into a 45-minute podcast.
Hosted by Mackenzie Jackson, we bring new guests each week to share their research and expertise in the space.

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S2 · E21
May 28 · 30 min
Prompt Injection Might Never Be Solved w/ Paul Vann
In this episode of Secure Disclosure, host Matt sits down with Paul Van, CEO and founder of Validia, to explore the frontier of AI security. Instead of focusing on how bad actors use AI tools, they dive deep into how to protect the AI models themselves from the inside out. From the unsolvable nature of prompt injections and the rise of distillation attacks to the reality of a "machine vs. machine" security landscape, Paul breaks down why traditional firewalls fail and how a model's behavioral "trauma response" might just be the key to defending LLMs. 🛡️ Support Our Sponsor:Stay Secure with Aikido security at https://aikido.dev
S2 · E20
May 22 · 31 min
AI Broke the Security Ecosystem w/ Chris Hughes
In this episode of The Secure Disclosure, host sits down with Chris Hughes founder of Resilient Cyber, CISA Cyber Innovation Fellow, and a leading voice in cybersecurity. We dive deep into the chaotic and rapidly shifting landscape of software supply chain security, the sudden operational struggles of the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), and how AI is completely rewriting the rules of vulnerability management. From the technical and social engineering risks plaguing open-source software to the "human-in-the-loop" delusion, Chris shares his honest, unfiltered takes on where the industry is heading and why things will likely get worse before they get better. The episode wraps up with a chaotic round of "Would You Rather," forcing Chris to choose between missing firewalls, permanent vulnerability freezes, and total AI "vibe coding."
S2 · E19
May 15 · 37 min
PostHog is placing a wild bet on AI Coding w/ James Hawkins
In this episode of Secure Disclosure, James Hawkins, the co-founder and co-CEO of PostHog, dives into the "radical transparency" that turned a pivoted startup into a billion-dollar open-source powerhouse. James shares his unfiltered thoughts on why most B2B software pricing is a scam, why "collaboration" is often just a form of procrastination, and how AI is fundamentally changing the role of the engineer from a code-writer to a product-architect.The conversation gets spicy as they discuss the security risks of open-source software in the age of AI, the controversy surrounding "vibe coding," and PostHog’s ambitious bet on a future where you might code via Slack, or even a phone call.
S2 · E18
May 6 · 26 min
AI Panic is Driving Shadow IT w/ Noora Ahmed-Moshe
In this episode, we sit down with tech veteran and behavioral science enthusiast Noora Ahmed-Moshe to tackle the growing phenomenon of Shadow AI. As employees scramble to stay relevant in an AI-driven world, many are turning to unsanctioned tools, and bringing sensitive company data with them. Noora explains why "banning" these tools is a losing game and how organizations can bridge the gap between security and productivity. We dive into the "human layer" of cybersecurity, the million-dollar risk of AI note-takers, and how fostering psychological safety is the ultimate defense against the next big breach.
S2 · E17
April 29 · 29 min
When AI Agents Change their Intent w/ Frank Vukovits
AI agents are transforming cybersecurity, from how access is granted to how attacks unfold. Frank Vukovitz (Delinea) joins Secure Disclosure to unpack the rise of non-human identities, the risks of autonomous agents, and why concepts like least privilege, identity lifecycle management, and continuous monitoring are more critical than ever. The big question: will AI ultimately make us more secure, or less?
S2 · E16
April 22 · 38 min
OWASP Top 10, Vibe Coding, and What Developers Miss w/ Tanya Janca
Tanya Janca joins the podcast for a sharp, no-nonsense conversation on the OWASP Top 10, why secure coding still gets skipped, and how AI is reshaping the way developers build and review software. She breaks down why broken access control keeps topping the charts, what security teams keep getting wrong, and how to create guardrails developers will actually use. The episode also dives into vibe coding, supply chain risk, and the future of secure software training. It’s fast, practical, and packed with opinions worth stealing.
S2 · E15
April 15 · 40 min
The Future of Hacking is Agentic w/ Jason Haddix
Jason Haddix joins the podcast to break down how AI is transforming offensive security — from attacking LLM-powered applications to why he believes 90% of pentests will soon be done by AI. We dive into prompt injection, defending AI systems with layered controls, and how enterprises are (sometimes dangerously) adopting AI internally.We also explore the impact of AI on bug bounty programs, why “fighting AI with AI” is becoming necessary, and what the future holds for human pentesters in an increasingly automated world.
S2 · E14
April 7 · 38 min
Open Source Malware, Supply Chain Risk, and Contagious Interviews: w/ Paul McCarty and Jenn Gile
In this episode of The Secure Disclosure, Jenn Gile and Paul McCarty from Open Source Malware break down how malicious packages are evolving, why developers are now a primary target, and what security teams still get wrong about software supply chain defense. From contagious interview campaigns to registry weaknesses and response playbooks, this conversation covers the real world risks behind today’s open source malware problem. Sponsored by Aikido Securityhttps://aikido.devLearn more about Open Source Malwarehttps://opensourcemalware.com/Connect with Jenn Gilehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenngile/Connect with Paul McCartyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mccartypaul/Follow The Secure Disclosure on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-secure-disclosure
S2 · E14
April 2 · 35 min
Bugcrowd Founder Casey Ellis: AI Slop, and the Future of Hacking
Casey Ellis, founder of Bugcrowd, joins the show to talk about the evolution of bug bounty, how hackers went from outsiders to strategic assets, and why AI-generated bug reports are putting pressure on security teams. We also get into VDPs vs public bounties, pentesting, vulnerability economics, and where security research is headed over the next five years.
S2 · E13
March 25 · 26 min
Are Humans the Weakest Link in Security? w/ Sean Juroviesky
In this episode of the Secure Disclosure Podcast, we dive into the human side of security with Sean Juroviesky. From why people remain the biggest challenge in cybersecurity to how organizations can build effective security cultures, this conversation explores identity, access management, and the risks introduced by shadow IT and AI. We unpack how to make the secure path the easiest path, how to detect risky behavior without alienating employees, and why over-permissioned AI tools may be the next big threat. It’s a practical, honest discussion on balancing security, usability, and the rapid evolution of AI in modern organizations.SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Aikido — https://aikido.devSecure everything from code to cloud
S2 · E12
March 17 · 37 min
AI Agents Must Have Identity & Access Control w/ Johannes Keienburg
AI agents are here, and they’re already transforming how we work. But beneath the hype lies a massive, unsolved security problem.In this episode, Mackenzie Jackson sits down with Johannes Keienburg to unpack the reality of autonomous agents: why they’re so powerful, why they’re so dangerous, and why access control is about to become the biggest challenge in cybersecurity.From broken authorization to “agents without brakes,” they explore how today’s systems are fundamentally unprepared—and what needs to change before things go seriously wrong.

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