From Zero Trust to AI and now Platformization and Consolidation: Debunking Cybersecurity Buzzwords | A Brand Story Conversation From Black Hat USA 2024 | A Coro Story with Dror Liwer | On Location Coverage with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli

Join the On Location Podcast co-hosts, Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli, as they kick off an engaging conversation with Dror Liwer, Co-Founder of Coro, discussing SMB cybersecurity and preparations for Black Hat 2024.

Dror emphasizes Coro’s excitement about participating in Black Hat for the second year, where they will be showcasing their offerings at booth 4734. He contrasts Black Hat with other conferences, noting its unique focus on cybersecurity practitioners and those who carry the weight of their organizations' security.

Throughout the discussion, Dror tackles the buzzwords and trends in the cybersecurity industry. This year, the buzzword is "platform," and Dror provides insight into what truly constitutes a cybersecurity platform. He distinguishes between various types of platforms, such as those built from multiple vendors, internally developed ones like Cisco and Palo Alto, and Coro's own from-the-ground-up modular platform. He also discusses the advantages of a unified and seamless approach to cybersecurity.

The conversation covers the practical benefits of Coro’s platform for service providers and end customers. Dror mentions how Coro simplifies cybersecurity by allowing easy onboarding and flexible licensing. He highlights Coro’s data governance capabilities and modular design, which enable users to scale their security needs up or down efficiently.

Dror also teases his upcoming talk at Black Hat, titled “Platformization, Consolidation, and Other Buzzwords Debunked,” promising a comprehensive framework to help organizations evaluate and select the right cybersecurity platforms for their needs.

The episode closes with Sean and Marco expressing their enthusiasm for continuing the conversation at Black Hat and encouraging listeners to connect with Coro’s energetic team. They also invite the audience to stay tuned for more updates and insights from the event.

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Guest: Dror Liwer, Co-Founder at Coro [@coro_cyber]

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