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

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, about why growing tech organizations benefit from strategic finance earlier than they realize.

The conversation dives into the rise of fractional CFO services, data-driven decision making, capital markets trends, financial planning for IT and cybersecurity providers, and how AI is reshaping modern finance. This episode offers practical insight for leaders looking to scale responsibly, strengthen financial operations, and navigate today’s rapidly changing business landscape.

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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 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.

Podcast Episode 54

Vancord and Binary Defense: Two Business Partners in The Industry

On this week’s episode of CyberSound, Jason sits down with Bob Meindl, CEO of Binary Defense, and Michael Grande, CEO of Vancord, to have a productive conversation on the importance of people and relationships in this industry, key business drivers in the market, and address the ongoing cybersecurity talent gap.

Podcast Episode 53

One Year of CyberSound

Thanks to our listeners for joining us on this journey, and we look forward to providing you with more impactful cybersecurity content over the next year.

Podcast Episode 52

Balancing Priorities of Infrastructure and Security

Today, the team at CyberSound sits down with Lou Ardolino of Vancord for a productive conversation on using effective communication to bring infrastructure and security technology teams together to build a better future for your clients.

Podcast Episode 51

GLBA Compliance in Higher Ed: Helping to Protect Student Financial Data

Join Jason, Steve, and guest star Brian Kelly from EDUCAUSE on today’s episode of CyberSound to discuss the importance of performing self-assessments to sustain your eligibility with these obligations. Don’t wait– start your journey to compliance now.

Podcast Episode 50

The Cyber Journey To Protecting Sensitive Data: How Evident Must It Be?

Today, Jason and Steve are joined by FutureFeed’s Jim Goepel, where the team outlines the life cycle for protecting your cyber data and how to make sure you’re meeting the goals of your POAM.

Podcast Episode 49

Economic Effects on the Cyber Industry

On today’s episode of CyberSound, Jason, Steve, and Matt discuss specific factors contributing to this downturn in the industry and alternative approaches to hiring, such as seeking more diversified candidates to ensure greater success in your organization.