Vancord CyberSound Podcast

Protect your business with tips & tactics from our IT security experts

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

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 AI. From automating complex decisions to reshaping how companies compete, they break down what’s hype, what’s real, and how leaders can harness AI to drive growth while managing risk. Whether you’re curious about the next wave of AI-driven business strategy or wondering how to prepare your organization, this episode delivers insights you won’t want to miss.

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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

Most Recent Episodes

Podcast Episode 64

LastPass: The Value of Password Vaults

There are many password managers available, but today, Jason, Steve, and Matt dive into their preferred software, LastPass, to speak on the marriage of security and convenience this tool provides. The team stresses how incidents can prove the value of password vaults and reassures any concerns about using these platforms.

Podcast Episode 63

Halloween Kill Chain

It’s no secret that full-size candy bars are sought after and tracked down on Halloween night. In this fun, holiday-esque episode, Jason, Steve, and Matt introduce an easy-to-follow scenario to walk you through the different stages of a cyberattack and guide your understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain.

Podcast Episode 62

Cybersecurity: We’re All in This Together

Tune in as Jason, Steve, and Matt share their thoughts and appreciation for working in a field that has such a great sense of community and share with listeners that security does not exist without community effort.

Podcast Episode 61

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: See Yourself in Cyber

As we head into the month, the team at Vancord puts a twist on the theme with an informative and thought-provoking conversation on the direction they see cybersecurity heading. The overarching message is simple: cybersecurity should be at the forefront of your organization.

Learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month here.

Podcast Episode 60

Zero Trust: What is it & How Can I Utilize it?

Join us today on CyberSound for an informative episode with the team on what zero trust is and building a strategy to fit it into your plan.

Podcast Episode 59

Turning the Tables on Attackers

On today’s episode of CyberSound, Jason, Steve, and Matt discuss common indicators of an incident in hopes of improving your defense tactics and recommend technologies that may be useful for you to deploy.

Podcast Episode 58

Backdoors & Breaches

Join Jason, Steve, Matt, and Suzanne Pare as they play a fun round of B&B with the hope of informing listeners on different ways to familiarize themselves with processes and understand the layout of technical controls. Play the game here!

Podcast Episode 57

Untold Stories of a Cybersecurity Engineer

Join Jason, Steve, and Matt on today’s episode of CyberSound as they recall some of the most riveting jobs they’ve encountered as cybersecurity engineers and emphasize the importance of flexibility in this industry.

Podcast Episode 56

Finding Privacy in Public Data

Join us on today’s episode of CyberSound as Jason, Steve, and Matt hope to help you and your organization understand where data in the public domain is stored and encourage finding your comfort level.

Podcast Episode 55

Unpacking the 2022 Ponemon Cost of Insider Threats Global Report

Today, Jason, Steve, and Matt dive into the 2022 report in hopes of helping listeners, both business owners and security practitioners, realign organizational spending and understand the costs of these threats.