CyberSound Podcast

Fresh cybersecurity conversations from the trenches of securing IT asssets from malicious players

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Cybersecurity Predictions: A Reality Check & What’s Next Part 1

February 10, 2026

Jason Pufahl is joined by Michael Grande and Steve Maresca to check their 2025 cybersecurity predictions and reveal what’s coming in 2026. They dive into AI-driven phishing, voice cloning, misinformation, MFA fatigue, an…

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Health Data & Privacy Risks You Should Know

January 13, 2026

Wearables, fitness apps, and wellness platforms collect massive amounts of health data. But how is it actually protected? In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl is joined by Alex Cox of Troutman Pepper Locke to brea…

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CMMC Level 2: Real Compliance Pain Points

December 16, 2025

CMMC Level 2 compliance is here, and many organizations are not as ready as they think. In this CyberSound episode, Jason Pufahl is joined by Mark Jennings from Vancord’s vISO team to discuss the most challenging aspects…

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The Future of Finance: How Fractional CFOs Help Tech Companies Grow

November 18, 2025

In this CyberSound episode, we explore how fractional CFOs are transforming financial strategy for technology and cybersecurity companies. Jason Pufahl and Michael Grande speak with Steve Bernet, Partner at Fintelos, abo…

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The Future of Audio and Video Production: How AI Is Changing Creativity

The Future of Audio & Video Production: How AI Is Changing Creativity

November 4, 2025

In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl is joined by Michael Grande, Steve Maresca, and special guest Eric Levesque, owner of EDL Creative. They explore how AI tools are changing audio and video production, including…

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The Rapid Advances in AI Voice Cloning

October 14, 2025

OpenAI’s Sora 2 is taking video generation to a new level, making synthetic video nearly indistinguishable from reality. In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca explore how tools like Sora 2 could e…

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Fitness Journeys & Sustainable Habits with Your CyberSound Hosts

September 30, 2025

Cybersecurity is a high-stress, high-demand profession, but what about the impact it has on your health? In this week’s episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl, Dan Kaupp, and Lou Ardolino talk with Anthony Mini, President…

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Agentic AI in Action: Real-World Use Cases with SellBigger and Vancord

September 9, 2025

AI isn’t just changing the game — it’s rewriting the rules. On this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl and Michael Grande are joined by Rick Gouveia, CEO of SellBigger, for a candid conversation on the future of agentic…

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Cybersecurity Journalism: Cutting Through the Noise

August 12, 2025

In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca sit down with Greg Otto, Editor-in-Chief of CyberScoop, to talk about cutting through the noise in cybersecurity journalism. From resisting sensational headli…

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Building Hartford’s AI Workforce and Tech Future

July 22, 2025

What does it take to turn a post-industrial city into an AI-ready innovation hub? In this episode of CyberSound, we’re joined by Jeff Auker, Director of Development Services for the City of Hartford, to talk about how th…

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Meet the Hosts of CyberSoundTM

CyberSoundTM is hosted by cybersecurity professionals who work in the industry on a daily basis. Meet Vancord’s Jason Pufahl, Steven Maresca and Michael Grande.

Jason Pufahl

VP Security Services
Director, Board of Directors

Steven Maresca

Principal Architect, vISO

Michael Grande

President & CEO
Chair, Board of Directors

CyberSoundTM is a podcast built by and for business owners and professionals. Tune in as our cybersecurity experts cover the latest news regarding IT security, the most recent and relevant threats organizations are facing today, and provide tips to keep your business safe.

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Cybersecurity Predictions: A Reality Check & What’s Next Part 1

Health Data & Privacy Risks You Should Know

CMMC Level 2: Real Compliance Pain Points

The Future of Finance: How Fractional CFOs Help Tech Companies Grow

The Future of Audio & Video Production: How AI Is Changing Creativity

The Rapid Advances in AI Voice Cloning

Fitness Journeys & Sustainable Habits with Your CyberSound Hosts

Agentic AI in Action: Real-World Use Cases with SellBigger and Vancord

Cybersecurity Journalism: Cutting Through the Noise

Building Hartford’s AI Workforce and Tech Future

Meet the Hosts of CyberSoundTM

Jason Pufahl

Steven Maresca

Michael Grande

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