Under the Cyber Hood: Think Like a Hacker. Protect Like a Pro.

23 July 2025

What if the key to stronger security is thinking like the threat?

 

In this episode, Barry White sits down with SASE expert Steve Isles from HPE Aruba and Softsource vBridge’s in-house Penetration Tester Alex, to explore how attackers are thinking, what defences are failing, and where businesses should focus next.

From legacy infrastructure and hybrid work risks to the rise of AI-powered phishing, the discussion uncovers the real challenges facing organisations today.

Whether you're leading IT strategy or simply want to understand the modern threat landscape, this episode offers practical insight from those on the front lines.

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Our Experts

Your Host, Barry White
Your Host, Barry White

VCIO/Principal Consultant / Business Transformation & Intelligence

With a passion founded on technology and services as an enabler, Softsource vBridge VCIO/Principal Consultant, Barry White holds more than 30 years of ICT industry knowledge and experience.

Guest, Steve Isles
Guest, Steve Isles

SASE Practice Lead, South Pacific, HPE Aruba Networking

Steve Isles has over 20 years’ experience connecting people with best technology to reach their business objectives. He’s the SASE Lead for HPE Aruba Networking in Australia and New Zealand and is passionate about secure connectivity.

Guest, Alex
Guest, Alex

Security/Software Development Consultant, Softsource vBridge

Alex is an industry leading offensive security specialist and security researcher with a long background in hands on penetration testing, bug bounty hunting and security research.

Episode Highlights

Client-side vulnerabilities
Legacy systems
AI-generated phishing
Common vulnerabilities
Awareness and education
Real-world learnings

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