Episodes

Aug. 2, 2024

Agentless - Season 1 Episode 1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Agentless", the podcast. Hosted by long-time CISO Jason Loomis and seasoned and recovering security vendor Dave Cole, Episodes dives into the relationship between CISOs and vendors. Imagi…
Sept. 3, 2024

Agentless - Season 1 Episode 2

In this episode of Agentless: Jason and Dave dive into the mad, mad, Mad(Men) world of cybersecurity marketing, exploring what works and what doesn’t. They discuss the impact of well-timed, clear messaging in marketing campa…
Sept. 17, 2024

Agentless - Season 1 Episode 3

In this episode of Agentless, Jason Loomis and Dave Cole dive into the ethical challenges that arise when CISOs partner with VCs and investors, particularly when financial incentives are involved. They explore the controvers…
Oct. 1, 2024

Agentless Season1 Episode 4

n this episode of Agentless, we focus on the changing role of analysts, particularly in the cybersecurity space, and the evolving ways professionals gather trusted information. Listen in as Jason and Dave reflect on how anal…
Oct. 15, 2024

Agentless - Season 1 Episode 5

On our latest episode of Agentless, we dive into the challenges of aligning vendor promises with reality, the importance of showing immediate value, and the frustrations both sides experience during the sales process - espec…
Nov. 5, 2024

Season 1 Episode 6 - AI

In the latest Agentless Podcast, @JasonLoomis and @DaveCole dive into the AI hype cycle, comparing it to past tech fads like Y2K and the internet boom of the 90s. From the challenges CISOs face with AI to what companies need…
Nov. 19, 2024

Agentless - Season 1 Episode 7 - Product Pricing

Ever wonder why software pricing feels like the Wild West? In this episode, @JasonLoomis and @DaveCole break down the inconsistencies in vendor pricing and offer practical tips on negotiating smarter. Tune in to learn why yo…
Dec. 3, 2024

Agentless - Season 1 Episode 8 - Partnershits...ahem...ships

Listen in as Jason and Dave dive into the complexities of CISO-vendor relationships, exploring the nature of “partnerships” that are often presented as collaborative, but are often anything but in practice. We discuss the ch…