Breaching the Boardroom
Breaching the Boardroom is a high-level podcast designed to explore the intersection of leadership, growth, and technology. Each episode brings industry leaders, experts, and innovators together for candid conversations on how to navigate the evolving tech landscape while driving business success. We’re on a mission to simplify complex topics like AI, cyber threats, and IT strategy, making them accessible and actionable for executives in mid-market businesses.
Episodes
80 episodes
Building Trust in Nonprofit Leadership
In this episode, Michelle Kail, Executive Director of Casa Heartland, shares insights on nonprofit leadership, building trust, managing rapid growth, and protecting sensitive data in child advocacy work.
Behind the Pages of Moving Target Trilogy with David Dean Mauro
David Dean Mauro, VP of Strategic Growth at NetGain Technologies and host of Breaching the Boardroom, joins the show to talk about his Moving Target Trilogy, starting with his book Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage. David sha...
When the Server Room Floods
In this episode, experts discuss the critical importance of effective backups and disaster recovery planning. They highlight common misconceptions, real-world stories, and practical steps for organizations to enhance their business continuity s...
Six Months, One Boardroom: Our Best Conversations So Far
Six months into 2026, we've talked to a lot of business leaders about the same handful of problems: ransomware, compliance headaches, and how to use AI without creating new risks. This episode brings together some of the best moments from B...
Mishaal Khan on Voice Cloning Scams, Data Brokers, and the Case for Real Privacy
Ethical hacker and OSINT expert Mishaal Khan joins David Mauro to break down how criminals clone a voice in under ten seconds, why your voicemail greeting might be a liability, and how data brokers like Equifax and LexisNexis profit twice...
Why AI Chats Can Get You Fired
Stop prompting AI until you hear this: deleted chats, personal accounts, and connected inboxes can all come back in discovery. In this episode, we break down the real cases showing why AI governance matters more than ever—because the difference...
How Small Businesses Can Defend Against Cyber Threats
In this insightful interview, cybersecurity storyteller Natalie Suarez shares her expertise on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the importance of storytelling in security awareness, and practical tips for small businesses to defend agai...
From Giants to Startups: Jeremy Young's Leadership Journey
Jeremy Young shares his extensive leadership journey from large corporations like HP, Verizon, and Cisco to the startup environment at Huntress. He discusses leadership lessons, the importance of ownership, mentorship, and building scalable pro...
Implementing Business AI: Strategy, Security and Adoption
This podcast explores the critical importance of governance, risk management, and structured implementation in AI adoption for businesses. Experts Scott Logan and Braxton Molton share insights on phased rollout strategies, security risks, polic...
The Hidden Biases That Make You Easy to Deceive (And How to Spot Them)
Most of us rely on gut instincts and snap judgments every day — but what if those instinctual biases are leading us astray in critical moments? Brad Beeler, a former Secret Service agent, and human deception expert, exposes the hidden forces be...
Deepfakes and the Collapse of Digital Trust
Most organizations are missing the warning signs of a cyber attack that doesn't look like one—until it's too late. Perry Carpenter exposes how deepfake technology is rapidly being weaponized for social engineering at an unprecedented scale and ...
CMMC 2.0: What You Need to Know
This conversation delves into the complexities of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), emphasizing its importance for businesses involved in government contracts. The speakers discuss the different levels of compliance, the ri...
Getting Started with Business AI: A Practical Introduction
Explore the strategic approach to AI that avoids common pitfalls and delivers real business impact. Learn how to start small, protect your data, and implement AI projects that align with your goals. Gain insights from experts on transforming AI...
Who's Monitoring Your Network?
The conversation delves into the critical issues surrounding data access, security risks, and the implications of compliance and regulations in data management. It highlights the importance of knowing who accesses data and the potential consequ...
Unlocking Innovation: The Power of First Principles Thinking
In this engaging interview, host David Mauro explores the intersections of innovation, cybersecurity, and societal impacts with guest Mike Acerra, CEO and inventor of Luxblox. They discuss the importance of first principles thinking, the challe...
Safe AI Rollouts for Business
This conversation delves into the transformative impact of AI on businesses, emphasizing the importance of effective implementation, governance, and risk management. The speakers discuss successful case studies, the necessity of compliance with...
Cybersecurity Chat with Homeland Security
In this episode, David Mauro and Nick Morrison (Kentucky Office of Homeland Security) discuss the critical importance of having a crisis management plan in place for organizations facing cyber attacks. They emphasize the need for proactive inci...
Your Biggest Cyber Risk Isn’t Technology. It’s Behavior.
Breaching the Boardroom welcomes John Just, Chief Learning Officer at KnowBe4, to discuss how organizations can better defend against today’s most common cyber threats. As social engineering c...
The Lexington Legends: Turning Rejection into a Winning Business
Breaching the Boardroom welcomes Allen Stein, founder and former CEO of the Lexington Legends, to share how he turned a rejected idea into a thriving community business. Facing skepticism, funding challenges, and no public support, Allen took a...
A Smarter Approach to Data Protection
This session focuses on the critical aspects of business continuity and data protection, particularly for small to mid-sized businesses. Experts Matt Scully and Jordan Takrouri discuss the various risks businesses face, including cyber incident...
Cybercrime Survival Guide
🔐 Cybercrime is more sophisticated than ever, but small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) don’t have to face these challenges alone. In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom, hosts
Navigating AI Risks and Rewards
This episode of Breaching the Boardroom explores the rapid advancements in AI and the critical need for strategic and compliant use within organizations. Despite AI's potential to enhance productivity, many companies fail to use it safely, risk...
How AI and Holistic Healthcare Are Transforming Orthopedic Patient Care
In this episode of Breaching the Boardroom explores how AI and holistic healthcare models are reshaping orthopedic and injury care to improve patient outcomes. The conversation examines how integrating physical treatment with mental and neurops...