Reimagining Cyber - real world perspectives on cybersecurity

Google says it may have uncovered the first real-world case of threat actors using AI assistance during zero-day exploit development — but is this truly a cybersecurity turning point, or another overhyped AI headline?
In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Tyler Moffitt unpacks what actually happened, what Google discovered, and why the reality is both less dramatic — and potentially more dangerous — than the headlines suggest.
Tyler looks at how AI is accelerating exploit research, lowering the barrier for mid-tier cybercriminals, and compressing the timeline between vulnerability discovery and active attacks. He explains why this isn’t “Skynet for hackers,” but rather AI acting as a force multiplier that makes attackers faster, cheaper, and more scalable.
The conversation also covers:
How AI-assisted exploit development really works
Why hallucinated code and fake vulnerability references tipped Google off
The growing “AI vs AI” battle between attackers and defenders
Why patching delays remain one of the biggest security risks
How identity security, MFA, and layered defenses still matter most
Whether this moment could become cybersecurity’s next major turning point
If you’ve been wondering whether AI is truly changing the threat landscape — or just accelerating the one we already have — this episode breaks it down clearly and practically.
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In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, host Rob Aragao sits down with MK Palmore to explore why small and medium-sized businesses are becoming prime targets for cyberattacks — and why traditional enterprise security models often fail them.
Drawing on more than three decades of experience across the FBI and Fortune 500 leadership roles, MK shares how SMBs can rethink cybersecurity through a more scalable, cost-effective “fractional CISO” approach. The conversation covers the biggest mistakes growing companies make, why reactive security strategies create long-term risk, and how organizations can build security maturity without enterprise-sized budgets.
Rob and MK also discuss:
Why SMBs are disproportionately impacted by cyber threats
The pitfalls of trying to replicate Fortune 100 security teams
How fractional cybersecurity leadership accelerates growth and resilience
The importance of embedding security early in product development
How AI agents could transform cybersecurity operations and compliance in the years ahead
A practical and forward-looking conversation for business leaders, security practitioners, and growing organizations navigating today’s evolving cyber landscape.
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In this milestone 200th episode of Reimagining Cyber, hosts Rob Aragao and Tyler Moffitt reflect on the journey so far—exploring how cybersecurity has evolved over the past five years and where it’s headed next.
From the early focus on cyber resilience to today’s rapidly shifting threat landscape, they break down the biggest changes shaping the industry: the rise of ransomware as a business model, the growing impact of supply chain attacks, and why identity has become the new perimeter. They also debate a key question—are attackers getting more sophisticated, or just better at scaling what already works?
The conversation dives into the real-world impact of AI on both defenders and attackers, separating hype from reality, and examining how automation, tool overload, and complexity are affecting security teams. Rob and Tyler also tackle persistent challenges like phishing, human risk, and why even after decades of awareness training, the fundamentals still matter.
Looking ahead, they share candid perspectives on what organizations are getting wrong, where security investments should shift, and why prevention, prediction, and business alignment are more critical than ever. Plus, insights into the evolving role of the CISO as a true business leader.
Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or are just joining, this episode offers a thoughtful, no-nonsense look at the past, present, and future of cybersecurity.
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Cybersecurity has entered a new era—and prevention alone is no longer enough. In this episode, Doug Merritt, CEO of Aviatrix and former CEO of Splunk, joins us to break down why security leaders must fundamentally rethink their approach. With decades of experience across Cisco, SAP, and the evolution of modern security operations, Doug brings a sharp, operator-level perspective on what’s changing—and what CISOs need to do now.
As AI accelerates attacker capabilities and cloud environments introduce unprecedented exposure, the traditional playbook is breaking down. Sophisticated threats are no longer rare—they’re scalable, automated, and increasingly successful. Meanwhile, most organizations are still over-investing in vulnerability patching while underestimating the importance of containment.
We explore what this shift really means in practice:
Why “assume breach” is becoming the only realistic strategy
How AI is democratizing and accelerating cyber attacks
The hidden risks of flat, unsegmented cloud architectures
Why detection and remediation aren’t enough anymore
How to think about blast radius as a critical new metric
Using powerful analogies—like submarine breach containment—we break down how modern organizations can limit the damage of inevitable attacks and build true cyber resilience.
For CISOs and security leaders, this is a conversation about reframing success: not just keeping attackers out, but ensuring that when they get in, the business survives.
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In this episode of Reimagining Cyber, Tyler Moffitt is joined by Mike DePalma to break down the biggest insights from the OpenText 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report—and what they mean for MSPs and their customers.
They explore how today’s threats are becoming more targeted, automated, and AI-driven, why small and mid-sized businesses are the primary target, and what’s changing across phishing, ransomware, and identity-based attacks.
You’ll learn:
Why phishing—especially spear phishing—is surging
How identity has become the new security perimeter
The gap between ransomware confidence and real recovery
The risks of unmanaged AI tools
What MSPs must do to stay ahead
A fast, practical look at the trends shaping cybersecurity—and how to respond.
Relevant Links:
The report: 
https://cybersecurity.opentext.com/threat-report/
Interactive Executive Summary:
https://indd.adobe.com/view/014203fa-4c23-44b7-87e6-5b786d93e628

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