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
86 episodes
AI Is Already in Your Business... Is It Safe?
This episode explores the hidden risks of shadow AI within organizations, the importance of AI governance, and practical steps for implementing effective AI security policies. Join us as we discuss how leadership can take control of AI adoption...
Journey from IT to hospital CEO
In this episode, Alisha Herrmann shares her journey from IT director to CEO of a rural hospital in Kansas, highlighting the importance of technology, leadership, and community collaboration in healthcare. Discover insights on managing rural hea...
When Customer Service Access Becomes a Fraud Problem
Todd Schiller, co-founder and CEO of PixyBrix, joins David Mauro to break down how contact center access turns into real financial loss. From gift card schemes to a porch pirate who tracked delivery routes using his own customer service access,...
Behind the Screens with Ryan Wells
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Wells, Assistant IT Administrator at NetGain Technologies, to talk about how he got his start in IT and the lessons that shaped his approach to the work. Ryan walks us through his path at NetGain, what sur...
You're Already on the Hook: Regulatory Exposure Hiding in Plain Sight
This episode explores the often overlooked daily routines that create cybersecurity exposure in businesses, emphasizing the importance of visibility, policies, and proactive risk management. Experts Zach Moscow and Braxton Molton share practica...
Building Kentucky's Tech Future
In this episode, Mackenzie Haynes shares her journey from western Kentucky to leading the tech ecosystem in Lexington. We explore her insights on entrepreneurship, community building, and the importance of mindset and culture in tech and innova...
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...