In this episode of Spire Connect, we sit down with Jimmy Phipps, VP Sales at Lightbeam, to break down one of the most critical questions in modern cybersecurity:

👉 Who has access to your data and should they?

As AI adoption accelerates, organizations are generating and exposing more data than ever before. But while companies focus on preventing attackers from getting in, very few address what happens after someone gets access.

If you’re a CIO, CISO, CTO, data governance leader, or security architect, this episode will give you practical insights into protecting sensitive data in an AI-driven world.

In this episode of Spire Connect, we sit down with Jaspinder Singh, Head of Consulting at Spire Data, to explore how organizations can turn data into measurable business value using AI.

With everyone talking about AI, the real question is - where should businesses actually start? From retail forecasting and healthcare use cases to AI governance and ROI measurement, Jaspinder breaks down practical frameworks for implementing AI the right way.

Whether you’re a CIO, CTO, Chief AI Officer, business leader, or aspiring data professional, this episode offers a clear roadmap for building AI initiatives that deliver real impact.

In this episode of Spire Connect, we sit down with Amr Ismail, Regional VP – Middle East, Turkey & North Africa at SailPoint, to unpack what next-generation identity security really means in today’s AI-driven world.

From Zero Trust and workforce identity management to agentic AI risks, SaaS vs on-prem identity, and data access governance, Amir shares real-world insights from the enterprise frontlines. We also discuss how identity is evolving from a security control to a business enabler, and why securing users, data, and even AI itself has become critical for modern organizations.

A must-watch for CIOs, CISOs, security leaders, and technology decision-makers navigating identity in the age of AI.

What does a high performing partner ecosystem really look like behind closed doors?

In this 8th episode of Spire Connect, we sit down with Muhammad Rehan, Director - Product & Channel Development, Spire Solutions, an integral part of Spire’s journey in the region, to unpack how modern partner ecosystems are built, enabled, and scaled in today’s technology driven market.

This conversation is for vendors, partners, CXOs, founders, and business leaders looking to build sustainable, future ready ecosystems not just close deals.

🎙️ Inside Partner Ecosystems practical insightful and built for the long term.

Welcome to Episode 6 of Spire Connect (powered by Spire Solutions) - where innovation meets conversation.

In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Herrmann, Global Channel VP at Black Duck, to break down the biggest shift happening in cybersecurity right now: the explosion of AI-generated code and what it means for application security, licensing, and regulatory compliance.

We discuss how Black Duck can identify which parts of code are LLM/AI-generated, why code provenance and licensing will become critical in the coming years, and why application security is no longer optional, for enterprises or mid-sized businesses. Tom also shares how Black Duck scales across regions like the UAE, Europe, Singapore, and the US, and what he looks for when building strong partner ecosystems.

If you’re a CIO, CISO, Chief AI Officer, developer leader, or cybersecurity decision-maker, this conversation will give you practical clarity on how to think about AppSec in the AI era.

In the 5th episode of Spire Connect powered by Spire Solutions, we sit down with Syed Quadri, Chief Operating Officer at Spire Solutions, to decode one of the most underrated leadership positions in the tech and cybersecurity ecosystem - the COO role.

As conversations everywhere revolve around AI, cybersecurity, cloud transformation, digital innovation, and post-quantum technologies, Syed breaks down why people-first leadership, trust, culture, and transparent communication remain the real drivers of organizational success.

If you’re a leader, founder, CXO, manager, or someone interested in business growth, cybersecurity strategy, or organizational leadership, this conversation will reshape the way you understand how strong companies are built and scaled.

Is your compliance checklist costing you security?

In the 4th episode of Spire Connect, we sit down with Lalit Ahluwalia, CEO and Founder of DigitalXForce, to discuss why traditional compliance models are failing and how his company is pioneering Automated GRC and outcome-based security. Lalit challenges the status quo, arguing that relying on point-in-time audits is obsolete.

Learn why you need a continuous, real-time risk score - a "health score" - to achieve true Cyber Resilience, and discover the disruptive "pay-for-outcome" model that is changing how organizations manage cyber risk.