In this episode of Risk & Reels, Jeffrey Wheatman sits down with Craig Taylor, CEO of CyberHoot, to talk about how small businesses are navigating the evolving world of cybersecurity compliance—especially the demanding standards of CMMC. From Apollo 13-style ingenuity to the unintended consequences of regulation, Craig shares a 30-year perspective rooted in psychology, education, and operational realism. Tune in for a conversation that covers limited resources, positive reinforcement, and why now is the time to prepare.
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From Homicide to Hackers: Fixing Cybersecurity’s Broken Model
In this episode, Jeffrey Wheatman sits down with Carter Schoenberg, Chief Security Officer at Soundway Consulting and author of Why Cybersecurity Fails in America. From his unexpected transition from homicide detective to cybersecurity leader, Carter shares hard-earned insights into the failures of our current cyber risk models—and how to fix them. They dive into cybercriminal collaboration, the stagnation of HR and hiring practices, and why security leaders need to learn to “speak CFO.”
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This Isn't the Wolf of Wall Street: Recruitment, Rewired
Richie Lampani—self-proclaimed Chief Recruiter Dude—joins Jeffrey Wheatman to talk about the real state of hiring today. From music industry war stories to navigating post-pandemic expectations, Richie drops insights on transparency, mentorship, and why the “perfect candidate” is a myth. Candid, sharp, and unexpectedly hilarious.
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I Robbed a Bank with a Solar Eclipse
Jayson Street, Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, returns to Risk and Reels for a no-holds-barred conversation on hacking human nature, creating teachable moments, and why kindness matters in cybersecurity. From robbing banks during celestial events to sneaky USB exploits involving hearing aids, Jayson shares stories that are as outrageous as they are enlightening. Plus: the power of the pause, avoiding blame culture, and how code words like “rutabaga” can save your family from scams.
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A Confluence of Errors and a Little Help From Friends
In this episode of Risk & Reels, host Jeffrey Wheatman sits down with Ed Gaudet, CEO and founder of Censinet, for an insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, product innovation, and the evolution of cybersecurity in healthcare. Ed shares the winding path that led him to founding Censinet, why listening to customers is a game-changer, and how authentic leadership and human connection have shaped his journey. The two also geek out over company origin stories in film—think Tucker, BlackBerry, and of course, Jobs. With lessons on vision, leverage, and not losing sight of the people you serve, this episode is a must-listen for builders, dreamers, and anyone navigating the fast-moving world of tech and risk.
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