In this comprehensive interview, Brian Wagner, CTO at Revenir and former AWS security executive, shares insights from his new book "Redefining Information Security" and explains why the cybersecurity industry needs a fundamental shift in approach. With over 20 years of experience leading security transformations across enterprise organizations, Wagner presents a practical framework for moving beyond reactive security models.

About the Guest:
Brian Wagner brings extensive C-suite experience from Amazon Web Services, Moody's RMS, Bulletproof, and Defense.com. Based in London, he speaks globally on cloud security, AI-driven solutions, and security transformation. His latest book "Redefining Information Security" introduces a three-level maturity framework that's gaining attention from security leaders worldwide.

Key Discussion Points:
The Security Maturity Framework: Wagner outlines his three-level approach—Reactive, Proactive, and Adaptive security—explaining how organizations can assess their current position and plan strategic improvements. He emphasizes that most companies remain stuck in reactive mode, responding to threats after damage occurs.
From Cybersecurity to Information Safety: The conversation explores Wagner's concept of treating security as "information safety" rather than traditional cybersecurity. This cultural shift makes digital protection everyone's responsibility, transforming potential vulnerabilities into defensive assets.
AI in Security Applications: Drawing from his work at Revenir, where the company handles sensitive financial and personal data across international borders, Wagner discusses practical AI implementations for pattern recognition, fraud detection, and compliance monitoring. He explains why AI excels at identifying normal versus abnormal patterns in security contexts.
Security as Business Enabler: Wagner demonstrates how security can function as a competitive advantage rather than a cost center. He shares strategies for communicating security value to go-to-market teams and integrating security features into product development cycles.
Compliance vs. Security Balance: The discussion addresses the relationship between regulatory compliance and actual security, with Wagner explaining how compliance represents minimum standards while effective security requires ongoing investment and adaptation.
Open Source and Democratic Security: Wagner advocates for open source collaboration in cybersecurity, arguing that community-based approaches provide more transparent and accessible security solutions, especially important given recent changes in vulnerability disclosure programs.

Practical Implementation: 
The conversation includes real-world examples, from detecting sophisticated employment fraud schemes to integrating security practices into agile development workflows. Wagner emphasizes incremental improvements and measurable outcomes.

Book Recommendation:
"Redefining Information Security" offers a strategic approach to security leadership, focusing on cultural transformation and business alignment rather than purely technical solutions. The book provides frameworks for security professionals and business leaders looking to modernize their approach to digital protection.
This interview provides valuable insights for cybersecurity professionals, technology leaders, and anyone interested in understanding how AI and modern approaches are reshaping enterprise security practices.

#Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity #AI #SecurityMaturity #AWS #CloudSecurity #CTO #CISO #ThreatDetection #SecurityCulture #CyberThreats #SecurityLeadership


Can Security be “Agile”? with Brian Wagner

Shift: From Product To People: A Novel About Product Development, and Shifting to People To Achieve a Holistic Agile Transformation is a new book written by Michael Dougherty and Pete Oliver-Krueger that focuses on shifting the Agile mindset away from a product-centric approach and towards a more a people-centric one. This interview centers around the need for collaboration, the impact of AI on Agile practices, and the significance of creating a humane work environment. The authors also highlight the role of mentorship in personal growth and the future of work in an AI-driven landscape. They also share some of the challenges they faced during the four and a half years of writing the book, the narrative style that allows for multiple perspectives, and the importance of real-life experiences in connecting with readers. 

If you'd prefer the video version of this podcast, you can find it here: https://youtu.be/lf_f_JdTWvM

The Book
Shift: From Product to People https://www.amazon.com/Shift-Development-Shifting-Holistic-Transformation/dp/B0D89NT9RD

Contacting the Authors
Michael Dougherty https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilemichaeldougherty/
Pete Oliver-Krueger https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteok/


Chapters
00:18 Introduction to the Authors and Their Journey
03:17 The Motivation Behind Writing the Book
06:15 Exploring the Narrative Style and Structure
09:21 The Importance of Realistic Coaching
12:13 Chapter Highlights and Key Themes
15:11 The Concept of Collaborative Budgeting
18:19 The Three Waves of Agile
21:12 Humanizing Agile Practices
24:12 The Future of Agile and Leadership Perspectives
27:26 Navigating the Agile Doom Loop
30:19 Crisis as an Opportunity for Change
32:38 The Evolution of Agile Frameworks
34:34 AI's Impact on Agile Practices
41:17 The Human Element in Agile Coaching

Shifting from Product to People: A New Agile Perspective w/ Pete Oliver-Krueger & Michael Dougherty

Podcastissa käsitellään, kuinka generatiivinen tekoäly haastaa ketterän kehityksen perinteet. Pohdinnassa ovat sprintit, roolit ja seremonioiden arvo – sekä ketteryyden tulevaisuus tekoälyn mahdollistamana sopeutumisena.

Agile kuoli tekoälyn takia

In this episode, we explore the concept of Agile Shoring—what it is, how it applies, how to transition from traditional shoring, and the associated benefits, values, and limitations.
Join us as we delve into this topic with our guest, Bruno Schenk, Senior Director of Platforms and Delivery Hubs at Sunrise, who brings extensive experience in leading complex transformations.
Bruno will shed light on what it means to measure benefits in a value-based or outcome-based way, what factors must be considered to assess value, where the benefits lie for the client, and how to align on these aspects with your partner.
He’ll also explain the importance of collaboration and trust in your partner’s expertise, the role of the vendor, and the value a partner like Accenture can bring.
Tune in to this episode to discover how Agile Shoring can drive innovation!

Global Delivery Model: Shift From Cost Centric to Value Based Distributed Delivery Model

In this engaging episode, we dive deep into the intertwining worlds of Agile methodology and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our host, Jérôme Grimm, sits down with Lisa Zimmermann, the AI and Data Strategy Lead at PostFinance, to explore the best practices and challenges of implementing AI in a corporate environment.
Lisa Zimmermann, with her extensive experience in developing data and AI products across various industries, shares valuable insights into PostFinance’s AI journey, sharing insights on why it's crucial—especially for sectors like financial services — to adapt quickly, and what it takes to create customer-centric, data-driven AI solutions.
Lisa will also share what fascinates her most about AI, the value it delivers, and how to distinguish “hype from hope”. And finally, don't miss out—tune in to discover the three key allies essential to driving a successful AI transformation!

AI & Agile: Navigating the Intersection of Innovation

Millainen on nykypäivän Agile-tiimi oikeasti? Tässä jaksossa käymme läpi modernin kehitystiimin rakenteen ja roolit — frontend-, backend- ja DevOps-kehittäjistä aina testaajiin, arkkitehteihin ja Product Ownereihin. Pohdimme myös, miten tekoäly vaikuttaa työnjakoon, vastuihin ja testaukseen, ja mitä tapahtuu, kun perinteiset roolit alkavat hämärtyä.

Agile-tiimi 2025: Mitä se oikeasti on nyt?

An interview with Agile Alliance Conference Chair Chris Murman on what’s happening at Agile 2025 and why you want to be there. During the conversation, we discuss ways this year's event is different from the previous ones, focusing on the importance of addressing real problems within the Agile community, the challenges faced by professionals in the field, and the evolving role of AI in Agile practices. We talk about the need for collaboration, innovation, and a proactive approach to shaping the future of Agile methodologies.

Bottom line - come to Agile 2025 to create, not just consume


Links from the interview
To learn more about Agile 2025 and register:
https://agilealliance.org/agile2025/

To contact Chris:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismurman/
Email: chrisdmurman@gmail.com


Links from the intro:
Mile High Agile 2025
https://www.agiledenver.org/mile-high-agile-2025/

Agile Coach Camp Worldwide
https://agilealliance.org/event/agile-coach-camp-worldwide-2025/

Reimagining Agile Event
https://agilealliance.org/event/reimagining-agility/

To watch the interview with Jurgen Appelo:
https://theagilenetwork.com/content/8f025d5e-e8d5-454b-97a3-18e47619b397

To learn more about the session Stuart and Dave are leading at Agile 2025:
https://events.agilealliance.org/agile2025/session/2841530/career-power-ups-surviving-through-uncertainty-and-change

To learn when Stuart and Dave's book No One Is Coming to Save You is available:
https://www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1

Agile 2025 Preview with Chris Murman

W ostatnich latach obserwujemy wyraźny trend na rynku, firmy coraz częściej odchodzą od ról czysto doradczych na rzecz ról bardziej sprawczych. Coraz więcej ogłoszeń o pracę (i stanowisk w firmach) dotyczy funkcji takich jak Delivery Manager. W odpowiedzi na te zmiany Kanban University przygotował nową ofertę szkoleń, wciąż skupionych na zarządzaniu pracą, ale skrojonych pod konkretne role operacyjne.

Czy mówimy tu o zupełnie nowych rolach, czy raczej o nowym podejściu do znanych już kompetencji? O tym rozmawiam z Ewą Miką, trenerką Metody Kanban i jednocześnie Delivery Managerką. Razem przyglądamy się, co kryje się za szkoleniami Flow Manager, Delivery Manager i Demand Manager i dla kogo są one przeznaczone.

Posłuchaj naszej rozmowy i dowiedz się więcej!
Wpis towarzyszący nagraniu: https://kanbanprzykawie.pl/index.php/2025/07/08/81-flow-manager-i-inne-nowe-role/

81. Flow Manager i inne nowe role

Jakich narzędzi, metod i miar powinniśmy stosować do zarządzania opcjami, czyli tym wszystkim, co mamy w backlogu? Przy okazji premiery książki "Upstream Kanban - tools for Demand Managers", zaprosiłem do podcastu Anię Radzikowską - autorkę kolejnej książki z serii Better with Kanban. Warto posłuchać, bo jest kilka ciekawych porad, a może skusicie się na całą lekturę. 


82. Narzędzia dla Demand Managera

In this conversation, Henry Poydar joins Dave on the podcast to discuss the innovative platform Steady, which aims to enhance team coordination and communication in the workplace. Henry shares his extensive background in engineering and web development, emphasizing the importance of context and intentions in project management. They explore the challenges of cross-team coordination, especially in the wake of the pandemic, and how Steady seeks to unburden teams from the coordination crisis. The discussion also highlights the concept of 'echoes' as a new way to provide contextual insights and the significance of celebrating individual contributions within teams. Overall, the conversation sheds light on the future of work and the role of technology in fostering collaboration and productivity.

Takeaways

- The importance of context in team coordination cannot be overstated.
- Intentions should be prioritized over commitments in project management.
- Writing down intentions serves as a forcing function for clarity.
- The pandemic has highlighted the need for better cross-team coordination.
- Steady aims to unburden teams from coordination challenges.
- The concept of a shared brain can enhance teamwork and communication.
- Echoes are a new way to provide contextual insights to team members.
- Nudges can help optimize workflows and improve productivity.
- Celebrating individual contributions is essential for team morale.


Chapters

04:22 Introduction to Steady and Henry's Background
07:25 The Evolution of Engineering and Design in Tech
10:17 The Importance of Context in Team Coordination
13:05 Intentions vs. Commitments in Project Management
16:08 The Role of Writing in Clarifying Intentions
18:55 The Impact of the Pandemic on Team Dynamics
22:07 Cross-Team Coordination Challenges
25:04 The Cost of Poor Coordination in Knowledge Work
27:54 Steady's Approach to Reducing Coordination Burden
30:58 Creating a Shared Brain for Teams
38:26 Contextualizing Team Dynamics
34:04 Empowering Autonomy in Project Management
39:50 Leveraging AI for Enhanced Collaboration
43:27 The Importance of Personal Recognition
46:00 Tailored Insights for Effective Decision Making
50:28 Vision for a Meaningful Work Environment

Contacting Henry:
 - Steady: https://runsteady.com/
 - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrypoydar/

Other Links from the Podcast:
 - Dave and Stuart’s Book: “No One Is Coming to Save You” www.stuartyoung.uk/copy-of-human-skills-1
 - AI Readiness for Professionals Course tinyurl.com/y79kassb
 - Dave’s Upcoming Scrum Certification Classes www.scrumalliance.org/courses-events…=14153&cnty=US

Revolutionizing Team Coordination with Steady featuring Henry Poydar

A podcast about Agile and Project Management

Secure Talk reviews the latest threats, tips, and trends on security, innovation, and compliance. 

Host Justin Beals interviews leading privacy, security and technology executives to discuss best practices related to IT security, data protection and compliance. Based in Seattle, he previously served as the CTO of NextStep and Koru, which won the 2018 Most Impactful Startup award from Wharton People Analytics. He is the creator of the patented Training, Tracking & Placement System and the author of “Aligning curriculum and evidencing learning effectiveness using semantic mapping of learning assets,” published in the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJet). Justin earned a BA from Fort Lewis College.

We’re a real word engineering studio—AI-generated audio, powered by content from real-world experts.

Agile Amped ist die Stimme der Agile Community, angetrieben von überzeugenden Geschichten, leidenschaftlichen Menschen und innovativen Ideen. 

Der Podcast wurde 2015 von SolutionsIQ in den USA gestartet. Inzwischen wurden mehr als 300.000 Episoden in 150 Ländern der Welt heruntergeladen. 

Unser Fokus liegt auf agiler Transformation / Business Agility im deutschsprachigen Raum. ASG steht für Austria, Switzerland, Germany. 

Podcast poświęcony wszystkiemu co związane z Kanbanem w pracy intelektualnej, twórczej, IT. Prowadzi Radek Orszewski - praktyk, coach i trener Metody Kanban.

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