What does it take to build the world’s most influential cybersecurity event? In this episode of the Thales Security Sessions podcast, Linda Gray Martin, Senior Vice President of the RSA Conference, takes us behind the scenes of RSAC, revealing how a small core team and a mission-driven culture orchestrate a 15-month planning cycle involving industry experts, world-class keynote speakers, and 43,000+ attendees. From the evolution of the conference to celebrity appearances and lessons learned from the pandemic, this conversation offers a rare and inspiring glimpse into the heart of cybersecurity’s biggest stage.
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Bot Voyage!
In this episode of the Thales Security Sessions podcast, host Steve Prentice speaks with Grainne McKeever of Thales about the growing threat of bad bots in the travel industry. Drawing on insights from the 2025 Imperva Bad Bot Report, Grainne reveals that travel has now overtaken retail as the most targeted sector, and explains more about how these bots perform malicious activities like scraping pricing data, spinning airline seats, and committing loyalty fraud through credential stuffing.
The conversation explores how AI has made bot attacks cheaper and more accessible, threatening both large platforms and smaller travel agencies. Grainne outlines key defensive strategies and emphasizes the importance of being proactive, as AI also empowers defenders—but only if they're prepared.
The episode is a wake-up call for the travel sector to take bot threats seriously.
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The Hidden Battle for AI Security
AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity, but with rapid advancements come unprecedented risks. In The Hidden Battle for AI Security, three leading data security experts from Thales pull back the curtain on the evolving threat landscape—where attackers weaponize AI for breaches, defenders scramble to stay ahead, and businesses risk losing control of their most valuable assets. From AI-driven cyberattacks to the urgent need for model protection and adaptive security strategies, this episode breaks down the hidden vulnerabilities that could impact every organization relying on AI. If you think you're prepared, think again—because the battle for AI security is unfolding now, and the stakes have never been higher.
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The Breach Coach
A cyberattack is a period of enormous stress for an organization. Most companies lack the experience and the expertise to handle such an event effectively, which can lead to further damage to assets, brand, and reputation. This is why it is so important to have a breach coach at the top of your list of emergency contacts, should the worst happen. In this episode, hear from an actual breach coach, who will tell us why this person is so important to a company’s future.
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The Hidden Power of Software Monetization: A Strategy for Growth
Software monetization isn’t just about selling more subscriptions—it’s about survival. In today’s fast-moving digital economy, companies that fail to capture, protect, and maximize the value of their software risk falling behind, losing revenue, and even compromising security. From industrial automation to cutting-edge AI in healthcare, software isn’t just a product—it’s the backbone of modern business strategy. In this episode, we’re joined by Dale Hopkinson, an expert in software monetization, to uncover why this strategy is essential for growth, resilience, and competitive advantage. If you think monetization is just about pricing models, think again—because without the right strategy, you might be leaving your company's future on the table.
Welcome to the Thales Security Sessions podcast, hosted by Steve Prentice, an accomplished writer and speaker focusing primarily on the interaction of people and technology in the workplace.
This podcast series explores the technologies, people, and processes behind information security. We’ll delve into topics like data security, remote access and digital transformation, as well as the people and technologies that make it all work behind the scenes. We’ll speak to Thales and industry experts to bring you fresh perspectives on how to navigate the world of information security.
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