Ever feel numb when you hear about yet another data breach?

You're not alone.

In this episode of Cyber After Hours—Data Privacy vs. Cybersecurity: Where Do They Intersect?—Evan and Paul welcome Steve Ward, a seasoned cybersecurity leader turned venture capitalist, for an insightful (and surprisingly humorous) conversation on privacy, security, and why consumers barely blink at breaches these days.

From diving into Steve's impressive career navigating the tricky venture capital waters, to exploring why cybersecurity often feels like Groundhog Day, the trio discusses how the constant drumbeat of cyber threats has led to consumer indifference—and why this needs to change.

Steve sheds light on the blurry lines between data privacy and cybersecurity, highlighting why simply "checking the compliance box" isn't enough anymore.

Together, they unpack critical questions:

Are privacy regulations actually making a difference?

Can organizations move from visibility to meaningful risk reduction?

And why does innovation in security often lag behind the threats themselves?

Along the way, they chat about how AI is shaking things up, why data integrity might soon overshadow confidentiality, and how ransomware underscores the importance of availability (because what's privacy worth if your data’s locked away?).

Whether you're a cybersecurity pro or just privacy-curious, join us for an entertaining, eye-opening discussion on where security meets privacy—and why the future might be less about keeping secrets and more about building trustworthy communities.

Grab a drink, settle in, and tune in to Cyber After Hours—because talking about privacy and security shouldn’t put you to sleep.

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Ever felt like cybersecurity is always the team that says “no” to everything?

Well, it’s time to change that narrative.

In this episode of Cyber After Hours—How to Prevent Security From Becoming the "Department of No"—we start off sharing laughs about New York snowstorms and the funny ways different cultures react to weather surprises.

But quickly, the discussion dives deeper, exploring Simon Sinek’s powerful concept of playing the “infinite game” rather than getting stuck on short-term wins.

Through candid personal stories, Paul and Evan tackle why security teams often get painted as the gatekeepers of “no.”

They share how shifting the focus from risk avoidance to storytelling and context can make cybersecurity a business enabler instead of a blocker.

We unpack real-world strategies for transforming security teams from risk-averse gatekeepers into innovative partners who say “yes”—strategically, of course!

This episode is all about balancing caution with courage, technical skills with empathy, and leadership with collaboration.

Whether you’re deep in the cybersecurity trenches or simply curious about building stronger, more positive security cultures, this episode offers humor, practical insights, and a fresh perspective on how to embrace the art of saying “yes.”

Tune in, grab your favorite beverage, and join us for another engaging round at Cyber After Hours—because cybersecurity is best served with a side of humanity.

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Evan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmorgan/

Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pm01/

What happens when AI meets quantum computing in the heart of your SOC?

In this week’s episode of Cyber After Hours, we’re joined by Edward Wu, CEO of Dropzone AI, to explore just how fast the cybersecurity game is changing—and what it means for defenders trying to stay one step ahead.

From the frozen roofs of Syracuse to palm-sized quantum machines, we dive into a wide-ranging conversation on the future of cybersecurity.

Edward shares his journey from building alert-generating tools to creating AI agents that actually help analysts make sense of the noise—think SOC automation, but with purpose.

Then the real fun begins: quantum computing.

We dig into its impact on encryption, national security, and risk prediction—asking the big questions like,

Can quantum AI predict the exact day of a breach?

Or better yet, can it prevent one?

But it’s not all theory—we stay grounded in practical reality.

Edward breaks down why a fully autonomous SOC is still out of reach, and why the smartest play today is using AI to amplify, not replace, human analysts.

As Paul puts it, "The only limit right now is imagination."

Add in a few good-natured jabs about flip-flops vs. snow boots, some big questions about nation-state surveillance, and a surprising Star Trek tangent on quantum entanglement, and you’ve got a wild, thoughtful, and surprisingly human take on where cyber defense is headed.

If you’ve ever wondered how to future-proof your security program in the face of exponential tech growth, this is your episode.

Thanks for watching and listening!

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Evan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmorgan/

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