In this episode of the Security Boulevard Podcast, Mitch Ashley, Fernando Montenegro, and Tom Hollingsworth discuss why cybersecurity must be a core part of disaster recovery planning. The panel emphasizes the value of realistic threat models and disciplined testing plans to uncover weaknesses before an incident turns into an outage, breach, or business disruption.
Drawing on lessons from weather-related disasters and other high-impact events, the conversation highlights how modern environments continue to change and why security strategies must adapt accordingly. The hosts also discuss “near misses” in cybersecurity—incidents that almost became major failures—and why learning from those moments can strengthen preparedness and resilience.
The episode also touches on advancements in AI agents and how automation may influence security operations, while reinforcing the importance of community engagement through subscriptions, reviews, and ongoing participation in the broader cybersecurity conversation.