Lock it Down Podcast

Improving Security Training to Adapt to Modern Phishing Schemes

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, I spoke with Ron Zayas, Chief Executive Officer at Ironwall by Incogni. We discussed the risks associated with onl

8 Data Security Stories to Know About (August 2026)

Security magazine takes a look at eight data security stories from last month. 

Hype vs. Reality: What Organizations Need to Know Before Using AI

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, I sat down with Noma Security CISO Diana Kelley to learn how organizations can know if they are ready to safely im

6 Data Breaches to Know About (July 2026)

Recent research shows that 2026 is currently on track to setting a new record for data breaches. Already, this year has surpassed 2025 in victim breach notifications, lar

From Puzzle Solver to Program Builder

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, I spoke with Dina Atwell, Director, Cyber Insider Threat Program Management at Capital One, about her career in th

Hiring Candidates Based on Practical Skills, Not Just Resumes

Listen to Lukasz Lazewski, CEO and Founder of LLInformatics, share how security leaders can learn to make insightful hiring decisions.

6 Data Breaches to Know About (June 2026)

Security magazine dives into 6 data breach stories from the last month.

Establishing and Measuring Trust

Security Magazine Managing Editor, Jordyn Alger, speaks with Jim Routh, Chief Trust Officer at Saviynt, about how organizations can build and measure trust.

7 Data Security Stories to Know About (May 2026)

Security magazine takes a look at 7 data security stories from this month.

What Industry Leaders Can Do to Support Women in Security

SEC speaks with Melissa Mack, Director on the Professional Certification Board for ASIS and Managing Director at Pinkerton, about her experiences in rising to a leadershi

Credential Management in High Turnover Environments

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Editor-in-Chief Rachelle Blair-Frasier speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager for Hospitality and G

10 Data Breaches to Know About (April 2026)

From government agencies to AI startups, April saw several notable data breaches. Security magazine reviews 10 of those stories that caught traction last month.

Why Bridging Siloes Doesn’t Need to Be Complicated

Bruce McIndoe discusses provides actionable steps for bridging siloes.

What Does It Take to Be an Outstanding CSO or CISO?

Scott McHugh, Program Executive, Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University, discusses what it takes to be a great CSO or CISO in the modern age.

Strategies for Security Leaders in the Midst of Skill Shortages

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Chief Security & Trust Officer Kory Daniels shares how security leaders struggling with skill shortages can make s

Why Your Security Team Needs to Hire Non-Traditional Professionals

Aaron Walton talks about the value non-traditional professionals bring to the cybersecurity space, and why security leaders should consider workers with unconventional ba

Key Signs of Mental Health Struggles in Security

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, I sit down with John Rodriguez to discuss the relationship between security work and mental health. Rodriguez is t

The CSO’s Evolution, From the Perspective of a CSO

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Managing Editor Jordyn Alger speaks with Bill O’Connell, Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Commvault, about his expe

Inside SECURITY 500: Reinventing Security Leadership

In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Will Bernhjelm, Mall of America Vice President of Security, and the 2025 SECURITY 500 Conference Morning Keynote S

How AI Will Transform Physical Security

Steve Lindsey, CTO and Co-Founder of LVT, shares his insights regarding the future of AI in physical security.