The Digital Trust Podcast

Zero trust gives you the ability to know what and who to trust.On Season 2 Episode 18 of the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down with Scott Peterson, CSO of Cyber Solutions, CTDO at Lyra Recovery, and CSO of a managed zero trust environment, to unpack why organizations struggle with proactive security and what it really takes to build a mature zero trust strategy.Drawing from years of experience in cybersecurity leadership, incident recovery, and managed services, Peterson shares practical lessons from real-world recovery cases, including the overlooked gaps that continue to leave organizations exposed.The conversation dives into:• Why Zero Trust starts with mindset, not tools• The most common security gaps organizations still ignore• Why reactive security creates long-term risk• Practical first steps toward a mature security posture• The importance of executive buy-in for cybersecurity successIf your security strategy only starts after something breaks… this episode is a must-watch.#DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #MSP#RiskManagement #ITLeadership #DigitalTrust#CyberResilience #ScottPeterson #ChristianRedshaw#ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology

We want to have all the answers. But have you ever thought if it would be better to ask the right questions, instead?On Season 2 Episode 17 of the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down with Scott Peterson, CSO of Cyber Solutions, CTDO at Lyra Recovery, and CSO of Managed Zero Trust, to unpack what truly separates effective security leaders and mature MSPs from the rest.With experience spanning multiple leadership roles across security, recovery, and managed services, Peterson shares why listening—not tooling—is the most underrated skill in cybersecurity, and how over-reliance on reactive solutions is holding organizations back.The conversation dives into:• Why listening skills are a security leader’s biggest advantage• The hidden impact of imposter syndrome in cybersecurity teams• Reactive vs. proactive security and why most MSPs get stuck• What an unhealthy vs. mature MSP actually looks like• Why security needs a seat at the executive tableIf your security strategy starts after something breaks… this episode will challenge how you think.

AI is making phishing smarter… are we becoming weaker? On Season 2 Episode 16 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down once again with Gavin Roberts, CTO of Topsec Cloud Solutions, to continue the conversation on the evolving realities of email security. Drawing from decades of experience in fraud detection and cybersecurity, Roberts offers a grounded perspective on the industry’s growing reliance on AI, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong technical foundations alongside emerging tools. The discussion highlights how email continues to dominate as the primary attack vector, why improved phishing quality hasn’t necessarily translated to better detection outcomes, and how overdependence on automation can introduce new risks within security teams. Roberts also reinforces the need for layered security approaches, ensuring organizations aren’t relying solely on default protections. If your organization is leaning heavily on AI without reinforcing fundamentals, this is a conversation worth tuning into. #DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity #AI#Phishing #ITLeadership #RiskManagement #DigitalTrust#GavinRoberts #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology

90% of cyberattacks still start with email yet most organizations are still underestimating it. On Season 2 Episode 15 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down with Gavin Roberts, CTO of Topsec Cloud Solutions, to unpack why email security remains one of the biggest and most misunderstood risks in cybersecurity. With over 25 years of experience across fraud detection, financial systems, and email security, Roberts shares why AI is making phishing attacks more convincing than ever, while also warning against over-reliance on automation without maintaining strong technical fundamentals. The conversation dives into:• Why email continues to be the #1 attack vector• The real impact of AI on both attackers and defenders• Why layered security beats “all-in-one” solutions• The growing risk of skill gaps in security teams If you're relying on default email security alone… this episode is a must-watch.  #DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #EmailSecurity #AI#Phishing #ITLeadership #RiskManagement #DigitalTrust#GavinRoberts #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology

On Season 2 Episode 13 of the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw and co-host Zach(ary) Eikenberry sit down with Grady J. Johnston, Global Director of Business Development for eSentire.Drawing from experience as a CIO, CSO, IT director, and product leader, Johnston shares practical insights on building effective security teams and strengthening the relationship between IT and the broader business.The conversation explores why mentorship and continuous training are essential for growing IT talent, how IT leaders can leverage vendor ecosystems for free training and development resources, and why cultivating long-term professional networks creates lasting value across organizations. Johnston also explains how forming cross-department compliance committees can help IT leaders gain strategic buy-in for security initiatives and technology changes—transforming IT from a cost center into a strategic business partner.#DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #ITLeadership #Mentorship #ChangeManagement #VendorPartnerships #ITStrategy #DigitalTrust #GradyJohnston #ChristianRedshaw #ZackEikenberry #PeopleProcessTechnology

On the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw sits down with Jeff Edwards and Alan Gin of Zero Down Software to explore how early ideas of virtual business continuity evolved into today’s application-first resilience. The takeaway: backups alone aren’t enough—true digital trust requires seamless availability and recovery that customers never notice.#DigitalTrustPodcast #DigitalTrust #OperationalResilience #BusinessContinuity #ApplicationFirst #ZeroDownSoftware #NoDowntime #CyberResilience #ITLeadership

On the Digital Trust podcast, host Christian Redshaw interviews Laura Payne, CEO of White Tuque (Canada), to unpack major cybersecurity misconceptions and practical resilience strategies. Payne debunks the myth that cybersecurity must be expensive and stresses that security is a continuous discipline—not a one-time setup. She contrasts legacy CVSS-driven vulnerability management with modern risk-based approaches that prioritize real attacker behavior. The discussion also highlights the value of tabletop exercises for incident readiness and the role of neuroscience-informed security awareness in reducing human-factor risks.#DigitalTrustPodcast #CyberSecurity #RiskBasedVM #VulnerabilityManagement #IncidentResponse #SecurityAwareness #HumanFactors #CyberResilience #LauraPayne #ChristianRedshaw #ContinuousSecurity #PeopleProcessTechnology

On the Digital Trust Podcast, host Christian Redshaw speaks with Laura Payne, CEO of White Tuque, about her journey from IT to cybersecurity leadership. Laura shares how security should enable—not block—business goals, highlighting the importance of a “we can find a yes” mindset, a culture of trust, and shared responsibility between IT and business. Her insights redefine cybersecurity as a balance of protection, collaboration, and business agility.#DigitalTrustPodcast #CybersecurityLeadership #CultureAndTrust #BusinessAlignment #CyberResilience #RiskManagement #ChristianRedshaw #LauraPayne #WhiteTuque------------------------------------------------------------------------------Host LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-redshawGuest LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-l-payne