Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast – Episode 122: Proactive vs. Reactive Cybersecurity

Most organizations still approach cybersecurity reactively—responding only after damage has been done. But what if your strategy shifted to a proactive mindset?

In this edition of the Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast, EMA cybersecurity experts Chris Steffen and Ken Buckler dive into:
– Proactive vs. reactive cybersecurity strategies
– Why deception technologies and honeypots still matter
– The realities CISOs face in balancing resources, priorities, and risk
– Common misconceptions around Zero Trust adoption

This candid conversation unpacks why so many organizations struggle to move beyond “checkbox security” and what it really takes to build a forward-leaning defense strategy.