About this episode
Send a text In this episode, Joe sits down with John Carse, Field CISO at SquareX, to dive into the often-overlooked world of browser security and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Recorded despite a 12-hour time difference (Singapore to the US!), John shares:The Browser Security Gap: Why 85% of user time in browsers is a growing risk for SaaS and cloud environments .SquareX’s Solution: How SquareX acts as an EDR for browsers, detecting and responding to threats like polymorphic extensions .Career Journey: From early IT days to field CISO, John reveals how foundational IT skills (help desk, field services) make better cyber professionals .Real-World Insights: Lessons from working with the US Navy and the importance of understanding IT systems for effective cybersecurity . Check Your Browser Security: Visit SquareX Browser Security to assess your controls. Learn More About SquareX: Explore their solution at sqrx.com. Connect with John: Find him on X @JohnCarseChapters00:00 Introduction and Time Zone Challenges02:54 John Carse's Journey into IT06:05 Transitioning to Cybersecurity08:46 The Importance of Customer Service in IT11:36 Formative Experiences in Help Desk and Field Services14:35 Understanding IT Systems for Cybersecurity23:51 The Interplay Between IT Skills and Cybersecurity24:41 The Role of Security Engineers in IT28:43 Understanding the Complexity of Cybersecurity29:33 Exploring the Field CISO Role32:55 The Browser as a Security Frontier42:07 Challenges in SaaS Security46:20 The Importance of Browser Security AwarenessSubscribe for more cybersecurity insights and career tips! Share your thoughts in the comments—how are you securing your browser? Support the showFollow the Podcast on Social Media! Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/joseph675128 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcast Affiliates?? OffGrid Faraday Bags: https://offgrid.co/?ref=gabzvajh?? OffGrid Coupon Code: JOE?? Unplugged Phone: https://unplugged.com/Unplugged's UP Phone - The performance you expect, with the privacy you deserve. Meet the alternative. Use Code UNFILTERED at checkout*See terms and conditions at affiliated webpages. Offers are subject to change. These are affiliated/paid promotions.
