Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing

Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing

Cybersecurity marketer, we've got your back! Created by the Cybersecurity Marketing Society, the Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing podcast shares the stories, successes, and failures of marketers in this fast-paced and constantly changing industry. Listen to learn, laugh, and improve your cybersecurity marketing game! New episodes every Wednesday.

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Recent Episodes

Ep 127 | 7.24.24

Compelling Cyber Narratives with David J. Ebner

Storytelling in cybersecurity doesn't have to be dry. There are stories of espionage, state-sponsored attacks, and ransom scenarios that are dramatic and engaging when told well. Today's special guest, David J. Ebner, the president and founder of Content Workshop, a content agency specializing in cybersecurity companies, is an expert in taking these technical topics and turning them into compelling narratives. David is no stranger to our podcast and also has graced the stage at last year's CyberMarketingCon! Today, David shares his findings on the state of cybersecurity content marketing, drawing from a report his team is currently developing. This week’s episode will be focusing on storytelling, why the human element in B2B marketing is so important, and strategies on how to make your content stand out and so much more. Tune in for authentic, story-driven content that can help your cybersecurity marketing.

Ep 126 | 7.17.24

Cybersecurity Communications at Keeper Security with Anne Cutler

How does a TV news anchor end up in cybersecurity? Meet Anne Cutler, former journalist, anchor, ex-DHS and -CISA communications pro, and currently Director of Global Communications at Keeper Security! Anne also shares other parts of her journey, like her early days breaking news in Casper, Wyoming, followed by reporting from a bar in New Orleans, and her deeply moving stories from inside Angola prison. Today, she navigates the world of cybersecurity with the same storytelling flair. Tune in for an episode filled with human stories, showcasing the depth of empathy and dignity Anne brings to her work, and how these experiences shaped her journey into cybersecurity

Ep 125 | 7.10.24

Aligning Channel to Marketing & Sales with CMO & Channel Chief Charlene Ignacio

Class in session! Grab your pens and papers because we have Charlene Ignacio, Channel Chief, CMO, entrepreneur, multi-industry CEO, and Founder of Fornix Marketing. Yes, the list goes on and on—she's practically a one-woman business empire. But today she is here to talk about Fornix Marketing and to share her ultimate playbook on navigating the world of channel marketing leadership. You'll learn how to master the art of communication, set thresholds for change, and hire the right people for your team. Charlene also talks about dealing with imposter syndrome and strategies to overcome it. What's even better, Charlene shares her "Win to the Fourth Power'' strategy. This episode is jam packed - tune in for tips that can help you solve your current marketing alignment problems!

Ep 124 | 7.3.24

Double Trouble: Two Tims Tackle Cyber Marketing Challenges

A pair of eyes, a pair of ears, a pair of socks—catching our drift? The best things come in pairs, and today, we have two Tims! Tim Golden, Chief Executive Officer/Founder of Compliance Scorecard & Tim Schnurr, Security Awareness Coach / VCISO at Inquisitive IT. Today’s episode is truly a cyber marketer's (and cyber partner marketer’s!) treasure chest as we talk about the difficulties of selling cybersecurity solutions through Managed Service Providers (MSPs), the misconceptions vendors face in this space, and the Tims also share insights on enablement and empowerment strategies for MSPs.

Ep 123 | 6.26.24

Risky Business: Cary Tiernan's Take on Cyber Insurance and Security

Selling cyber to small businesses without leaning on FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) is often a challenge. In this episode, Cary Tiernan, the Director of Product Marketing at At-Bay shares how At-Bay goes to market in a unique industry: cyber insurance! …without leaning on tired FUD tropes. At-Bay is all about proactive risk management, which they do by offering tools and services that help prevent cyber incidents before they happen, and building trust with their customers through personalized customer engagement. Listen to this episode for a goldmine of the value of cyber insurance and how Cary communicates the benefits without fear mongering.

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Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing
Host(s)
Gianna Whitver
Maria Velasquez
Gianna Whitver is Co-Founder and CEO of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society and Co-Host of the BreakingThrough in Cybersecurity Marketing Podcast.

Gianna advises on marketing & GTM for cybersecurity and technology companies. She speaks publicly on marketing and entrepreneurial topics, having presented at RSA Conference 365, (ISC)2, InfoSec World, and others. Previously, she worked in marketing and operations at cybersecurity, tech, and commercial RE companies.
Maria Velasquez is Co-Founder of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society and Co-Host of the Breaking Through in Cybersecurity Marketing Podcast. On a mission to change the way cyber marketing is done, she is focused on truly being embedded within the security community.

She is also NetSPI's Director of Demand Generation, spearheading growth for their pentesting-as-a-service. Maria previously worked at Owl Cyber Defense, Kasada, Unibuddy, and Feroot.
Schedule: Weekly Wednesdays at 3am ET
Credits: Thanks to our editors, producers, and all-hands team: Jen VanAntwerp, Busiswa Mahonono, and Nicole Lacanilao.
Creator: Cybersecurity Marketing Society
Cybersecurity Marketing Society