The global cybersecurity community is gearing up for Black Hat USA 2025, one of the industry’s most awaited events. The six days program, August 2 to 7, 2025, returns once again to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Suraksha Catalyst, in collaboration with The Cyber Express, will be launching an on-site podcast series broadcast live from the event floor.
This exclusive on-site Suraksha Catalyst and The Cyber Express podcast series will be hosted by Paul Shread, the International Editor at The Cyber Express, which will provide a fresh platform for candid and thought-provoking conversations. It will feature insights from cybersecurity leaders, CISOs, researchers, and visionaries working at the forefront of today’s evolving threat landscape.
Suraksha Catalyst in Collaboration with TCE Brings Live Podcast Series
What makes this podcast series different? At its core, this is more than just another set of interviews, it’s an intentional effort to create a space for unscripted, insightful, and authentic conversations around cybersecurity challenges, leadership struggles, and innovation in cyber strategies.
The initiative is led by Suraksha Catalyst, which has been instrumental in building a strong bridge between cybersecurity leaders in India and the US. Working with over 500 CISOs, industry bodies, and investors, Suraksha Catalyst brings a unique Indo-American perspective to the table—one grounded in collaboration, insight-sharing, and real-world problem-solving.
The cybersecurity industry often operates behind a curtain. Issues are tackled quietly, strategies are developed behind closed doors, and many of the most difficult decisions never come into public view. This podcast series is designed to change that.
Spotlight on Emerging Cyber Threats and CISO Challenges
Each podcast episode will delve deep into a range of timely topics—from the evolving threat landscape and the rise of AI-driven attacks to the everyday realities that security leaders deal with across sectors. Participants will be encouraged to share insights on:
- Emerging and persistent cyber threats affecting global enterprises
- The invisible load CISOs carry, including regulatory pressures, burnout, and leadership conflicts
- The shift in cyber defense strategy, from reactive responses to proactive, intelligence-led approaches
- Balancing innovation with security in an increasingly cloud-native, decentralized world
Importantly, the series will not just be about technicalities—it will address the human side of cybersecurity: the decision-making, the ethics, the failures, and the lessons learned.
Why It Matters Now
Cybercrime is growing fast. According to Statista, global losses are expected to grow from $9.22 trillion in 2024 to $13.82 trillion by 2028. Security leaders are under pressure to act faster and make critical decisions, often in isolation.
At the same time, digital transformation and geopolitical tensions are reshaping the cyber risk landscape. Traditional conversations around cybersecurity are no longer enough. What’s needed now is honest, peer-led dialogue that addresses both emerging threats and internal challenges.
That’s where the Suraksha Catalyst x The Cyber Express podcast comes in.
Set against the backdrop of Black Hat USA 2025, this on-site recorded series offers more than discussion—it’s a platform for real stories from the frontlines. These conversations aim to surface the realities that rarely make it to public forums—burnout, breach fatigue, regulatory pressure, and the evolving CISO role.
By capturing these voices live in Las Vegas, the series will cut through the noise and share insights that can influence boardrooms, policies, and practices worldwide.
How to Be Part of the Conversation
Participation in the podcast is open to CISOs, senior security leaders, researchers, and innovators attending Black Hat USA 2025. Those interested can express their interest by reaching out to the team in advance to schedule a recording slot.
To join the conversation:
- Mrinalinee Singh (Suraksha Catalyst) – [email protected]
- Samiksha Jain (The Cyber Express) – [email protected]
Each episode will later be published across The Cyber Express’s digital channels and shared through Suraksha Catalyst’s network, allowing insights from the heart of Las Vegas to travel across global boardrooms, policy tables, and SOC centers.
A Movement, Not Just a Media Moment
As cybersecurity matures, the need for new formats of leadership engagement is clear. The Suraksha Catalyst and The Suraksha Catalyst and Cyber Express podcast series at Black Hat USA 2025 is not just a one-off event, it’s a signal of what’s needed next: more open dialogue, more shared experiences, and more honest storytelling.
In a field where silence often dominates over transparency, this initiative dares to ask: what if we just talk?
Let’s find out—live from Las Vegas.
