Cyber Coffee Hour

In this episode of the Cyber Coffee Hour, Dr. J sits down with MarKeisha Snaith — CEO of Xire, cybersecurity architect, and visionary founder helping leaders bridge the gap between AI, security, and talent.

We talk about the new frontier where innovation meets defense: how GenAI is reshaping the cyber landscape, what it takes to build unstoppable teams, and why breaking old hiring molds is now essential for success.

MarKeisha shares real‑world insights from working with a $5 billion financial institution and dives into the human side of tech leadership — the part that doesn’t always make the headlines but absolutely defines the future of cybersecurity.🎧

Connect with MarKeisha:

➡️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markeishasnaith/

➡️Website: https://xire.io/  

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➡️ Alfredzo B. Nash Jr.  

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❓ Your Question for This Episode:

How do you see AI changing the way cybersecurity teams are built and led? Share your thoughts below!👇🏾

Episode Timecodes:

• 00:00 - Opening Monologue 

• 02:20 - Navigating Challenges in Today’s Economy

• 08:07 - The Importance of Team Building in Cybersecurity

• 14:57 - Understanding Generative AI in Corporate Settings 

• 24:37 - Building Talent Pipelines that Defy Convention  

• 31:12 - Empowering Leadership and Team Dynamics

• 32:30 - Bridging AI, Security, and Talent

• 35:55 - The Challenges of AI Implementation

• 38:16 - The Role of Leadership in AI Adoption

• 40:20 - Balancing Corporate and Entrepreneurial Life

• 45:27 - Understanding AI Dependencies and Risks

• 50:23 - The Importance of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) 

• 57:29 - Navigating Career Paths in Cybersecurity

• 58:59 - The Importance of Mentorship 

• 01:00:38 - Building Resilience and Trusting Instincts

• 01:04:37 - The Value of Multiple Mentors

• 01:09:37 - The Ripple Effects of Decisions in Cybersecurity 

• 01:12:27 - Unwinding and Hobbies Outside Cybersecurity

• 01:17:37 - Embracing Challenges and Building Skills

• 01:20:31 - Outro

ℹ️ About Cyber Coffee Hour:

The Cyber Coffee Hour is hosted by Dr. Joseph J. Burt-Miller Jr. and Alfredzo B. Nash Jr. – two cyber experts from Mount Vernon, NY, who share a passion for good coffee and insightful conversations. We believe the cybersecurity landscape needs to hear from voices at all stages of their journey. Our mission is to feature guests across the cybersecurity spectrum, with a particular focus on those navigating challenges such as gatekeeping, racism, and other biases along the way. We uniquely spread the cybersecurity gospel by featuring guests with and without a cybersecurity background, always with cybersecurity as the common denominator.

⚖️Disclaimer:

The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed herein are solely those of the Cyber Coffee Hour and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or any personal or professional relationships.