The CISO Podcast Series returns with its much-anticipated Episode 10, filmed live at Black Hat USA 2025, and it’s one every security leader needs to watch. This time, the spotlight is on a practice that has silently undermined organizations for years—standing access.
We have heard time and again that people are the weakest link in cybersecurity, but what happens when the real risk is structural, hardcoded into how teams access critical systems? That’s exactly what this panel dives into: the dangers of “always-on” access and the steps CISOs must take to eliminate it.
The discussion features insights from some of the most forward-looking voices in the field:
- Subbu Rama, Founder & CEO, BalkanID
- Harsha Reddy, Head of Information Security, Veterinary Emergency Group
- Paul Shread, International Editor, The Cyber Express (Host)
Together, they dissect how constant access privileges are leaving enterprises wide open to compromise, and what can be done to fix this before the next big breach.
Why This Black Hat USA 2025 CISO Podcast Series Episode 10 Matters
Black Hat USA has always been the stage for bold, future-facing cybersecurity debates, and this episode of the CISO Podcast Series delivered exactly that. For CISOs, this is more than just another best-practice discussion—it’s a call to action.
Attackers are leveraging stolen credentials more than ever. Standing access acts as fuel for these attacks, turning minor lapses into catastrophic breaches.
As Paul Shread noted in his closing thoughts, “We can’t keep defending yesterday’s models. The end of standing access isn’t just a technical evolution—it’s the future of security leadership.”
Watch Now: CISO Podcast Series Episode 10
This is not just another podcast episode—it’s a survival guide for modern security leaders. Whether you’re a CISO, an IT manager, or a security practitioner, the insights from Rama, Reddy, and Shread provide practical takeaways to rethink your organization’s access strategy before it’s too late.
Episode 10 of the CISO Podcast Series is now live, exclusively brought to you by The Cyber Express in collaboration with Suraksha Catalyst.
🎥 Watch the full episode here and join the conversation.
Because the future of cybersecurity doesn’t wait—and neither should you.
📺 Also, catch up on earlier Black Hat USA 2025 CISO Podcast Series episodes:
- Episode 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJKjC_OnAnc
- Episode 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scMW0XkBWnI
- Episode 3 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZD9dNVnTQQ
- Episode 4 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf8LgxTuxJw
- Episode 5 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A8lDPAwNf8
- Episode 6 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx9bDDWMq2o
- Episode 7 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1GBcxNB7fY
- Episode 8 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dSoAn0DJpc
- Episode 9- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVyaGjwIAAI
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