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Broadcasting Ideas and Connecting Minds at the Intersection of Cybersecurity, Technology and Society. Founded by Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli in 2015, ITSPmagazine is a multimedia platform exploring how technology, cybersecurity, and society shape our world. For over a decade, we've recognized this convergence as one of the most defining forces of our time—and it's more critical than ever. Our global community encourages intellectual exchange, challenging assumptions and diving deep into the questions that will define our digital future. From emerging cyber threats to societal implications of new technologies, we navigate the complex relationships that matter most. Join us where innovation meets security, and technology meets humanity.

Black Hat Europe 2025 Wrap-Up: Suzy Pallett on Global Expansion, AI Threats, and Defending Together | On Location Coverage With Sean Martin & Marco Ciappelli
Marco Ciappelli speaks with Suzy Pallett, newly appointed President of Black Hat, about Black Hat Europe 2025 in London. They discuss record-breaking attendance (25%+ growth), keynotes on ransomware and compliance vulnerabilities, the strength of cybersecurity community collaboration, and how Black Hat adapts its programming across global regions while maintaining its community-first mission.
Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker Pen Densham on Writing, Cinematography, Photography, Creativity and the Freedom of Breaking the Rules | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Pen Densham has spent a lifetime telling stories across writing, cinematography, and photography. In this conversation, he shares how letting go of self-criticism and industry expectations unlocked a new creative freedom—and why the work born from passion always resonates deeper than anything designed for the market.
Rethinking Public Health Workflows Through Automation and Governance: Why Data Modernization May Be The Key | A Conversation with Jim St. Clair | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
AI is transforming how public health agencies collect, interpret, and act on data, but the benefits depend on strong interoperability, governance, and security foundations. This conversation breaks down the real-world opportunities and risks that leaders must navigate as AI adoption accelerates.
Nothing Has Changed in Cybersecurity Since the 80s — And That's the Real Problem | A Conversation with Steve Mancini | Redefining Society and Technology with Marco Ciappelli
Dr. Steve Mancini, cybersecurity professor, Homeland Security veteran, and Honorary Italian Consul in Pittsburgh, challenges the myth of constant technological evolution. From War Games to ChatGPT, the principles of cyber threats remain unchanged—but our over-reliance on technology is making us more vulnerable. In this Hybrid Analog Digital Society, the ultimate breach isn't data—it's humanity itself.
AI, Quantum, and the Changing Role of Cybersecurity | ISC2 Security Congress 2025 Coverage with Jon France, Chief Information Security Officer at ISC2 | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
This episode explores the themes, technologies, and community conversations shaping ISC2 Security Congress, with Jon France offering a forward-looking view of what matters most in cybersecurity today. Listeners gain a clear sense of why the event draws practitioners, leaders, and newcomers who want to strengthen their skills and stay ahead of industry change.
Book: Spy's Mate | A Conversation with Bradley W. Buchanan About Chess, Cold War Espionage, and His Journey Into Writing This Story | Audio Signals Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
Spy's Mate: A Conversation with Bradley W. Buchanan About Chess, Cold War Intrigue, and the Stories That Save Us. After a few months away, I couldn't stay silent. Audio Signals is back, and I'm thrilled that this conversation marks the official return.
A Practical Look at Incident Handling: How a Sunday Night Bug Bounty Email Triggered a Full Investigation | A Screenly Brand Spotlight Conversation with Co-founder of Screenly, Viktor Petersson
A routine bug bounty submission triggered a deep investigation at a digital signage company and revealed how strong processes guide fast, measured incident response. The discussion highlights what transparency looks like in practice and why passwordless authentication is becoming central to reducing credential driven risks.
Inside the Economics That Shape Modern Cybersecurity Innovations: How the Cybersecurity Startup Engine Really Works | A Conversation with Investor and Author, Ross Haleliuk | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
This episode explores how cybersecurity startups form, why the market produces so many tools, and how security buyers should evaluate both emerging and established vendors. Sean Martin and Ross Haleliuk break down the forces shaping today’s innovation engine and the business realities behind modern security solutions.
Author Kate O'Neill's Book "What Matters Next": AI, Meaning, and Why We Can't Delegate Creativity | Redefining Society and Technology with Marco Ciappelli
Author and tech strategist Kate O'Neill joins Marco to explore her new book "What Matters Next," examining why meaning-making is fundamentally human and how leaders can harness AI without delegating creativity to algorithms. In our Hybrid Analog Digital Society, the challenge isn't whether to use AI—it's ensuring we remain architects of meaningful outcomes.
Solar EV That Never Needs Charging w/ Robert Hoevers (Squad Mobility) | Brand Highlight Story
The Solar Car That Charges Itself While You Live Your Life Growing up, I always wondered: why can't cars just recharge themselves as we drive? Turns out, someone finally built exactly that.
Beg Bounty: The New Wave of Unrequested Bug Claims and What They Mean | A Conversation with Casey Ellis | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
This episode breaks down the rise of “beg bounties” and examines how unsolicited vulnerability claims create confusion, noise, and operational overhead for security teams. Sean Martin and Casey Ellis discuss what organizations can do to prepare, respond, and set clear expectations through structured disclosure policies.
AI in Healthcare: Who Benefits, Who Pays, and Who's at Risk in Our Hybrid Analog Digital Society | Expert Panel Discussions With Marco Ciappelli & Sean Martin
Join Marco Ciappelli and Sean Martin as they convene healthcare leaders Dr. Robert Pearl, Rob Havasy (HIMSS), John Sapp (Texas Mutual Insurance), Jim StClair (Altarum), and Robert Booker (HITRUST) for an urgent exploration of AI in healthcare. Who truly benefits from diagnostic algorithms and automated care? Who bears the financial and ethical costs? In our Hybrid Analog Digital Society, this panel confronts the critical questions about governance, liability, and the future of human-centered medicine.
The New Copyright and Rights Battle: Who Owns the Sound of AI When Machines Make Music? | A Panel Conversation with Chandler Lawn, Michael Sheldrick, Drew Thurlow, Puya Partow-Navid, and Marco Ciappelli | Music Evolves with Sean Martin
Artificial intelligence can now compose entire songs in seconds—but who owns the output when the input came from decades of human creativity? In this Music Evolves panel, artists, lawyers, and global thinkers unpack how AI is transforming rights, authorship, and the emotional core of music itself.
THE SEASONS IN A BREATH | A Short Bedtime Story Written By Marco e Lucia Ciappelli (English Version) | Stories Sotto Le Stelle Podcast | Short Stories For Children And The Young At Heart
Autumn appeared at the window and looked around— it was November. "The leaves are yellow and red.The swallows fly away in flocks over the rooftops.The crisp air smells of roasted chestnuts and burning wood.I like it this way,"Autumn exclaimed. Winter opened the door and looked around— it was January...
New Event | Global Space Awards 2025 Honors Captain James Lovell Legacy at Natural History Museum London | A conversation with Sanjeev Gordhan | Redefining Society And Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappelli
The inaugural Global Space Awards celebrates the Golden Era of Space on December 5, 2025, at London's Natural History Museum. Hosted by physicist Brian Greene, the event honors Captain James Lovell's legacy and recognizes innovators transforming space from government domain to commercial frontier in our Hybrid Analog Digital Society.
How to Make One SOC Analyst Work Like Ten: Stop Normalizing Everything—Start Solving Something | A Crogl Brand Story Conversation with CEO, Monzy Merza
This Brand Story episode explores how security operations can move past the limits of data normalization and enable every analyst to perform like an entire team. Monzy Merza, Co-Founder and CEO of Crogl, joins Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to show how AI-driven collaboration reshapes what’s possible in the SOC.
The Schema Strikes Back: Killing the Normalization Tax on the SOC | A Crogl Spotlight Brand Story Conversation with Cory Wallace
This episode explores how Crogl’s patented approach removes the need for data normalization, allowing security teams to query unstructured data directly across systems. Director of Product Marketing Cory Wallace joins Sean Martin to discuss how this innovation empowers analysts, reduces schema drift, and restores visibility across complex environments.
Building a Real Security Culture: Why Most AppSec Champion Programs Fall Short | AppSec Contradictions: 7 Truths We Keep Ignoring — Episode 5 | A Musing On the Future of Cybersecurity with Sean Martin and TAPE9 | Read by TAPE9
Security champions were meant to bridge dev and AppSec—but most programs measure attendance, not outcomes. In this episode of AppSec Contradictions, Sean Martin explains why awareness isn’t culture, what research shows about champion success, and how to rebuild AppSec programs that actually reduce risk.
Bridging the Cybersecurity Divide Between the Haves and Have-Nots: Lessons from Australia’s CISO Community | A Conversation with Andrew Morgan | Redefining CyberSecurity with Sean Martin
Andrew Morgan joins Sean Martin to unpack the widening cybersecurity gap between large enterprises and resource-strapped organizations. He shares how collaboration, cultural alignment, and practical resilience strategies can help close that divide.
How to Market to Cybersecurity's Most Elusive Buyers: AI, Emotion, and the Human Touch - Interview with Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez | Cyber Marketing Con 2025 Coverage | On Location with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli
Cybersecurity marketing demands a different playbook. Gianna Whitver and Maria Velasquez, founders of the Cybersecurity Marketing Society, explain why emotional intelligence trumps technical specs when reaching stressed, elusive security buyers—and how CyberMarketingCon 2025 equips marketers with AI tools and timeless strategies for today's saturated market.

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