Xalient Talks

The Podcast covering Trends in Identity-Driven Security and Networking

The Realities of SASE in 2026
With Jaye Tilson

In this episode of Xalient Talks, we’re joined by guest Jaye Tilson, CTO Security at HPE to unpack the realities of SASE adoption today – cutting through the hype to discuss what organisations are actually experiencing on the ground.

Drawing on insights from Xalient’s Global SASE Report, the conversation explores where SASE programmes are delivering value, where they’re stalling, and what’s preventing many organisations from reaching maturity.

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The New Reality of OT Security
With Stuart Okin

In this episode of Xalient Talks, we sit down with Stuart Okin, Director of Cyber and AI Regulation at Ofgem, to discuss the new reality of Operational Technology (OT) security and the growing challenges facing critical infrastructure.

We dive into why OT security is often decades behind IT security, how increasing connectivity is exposing industrial environments to new threats, and why securing operational systems requires a fundamentally different approach. Stuart and Jos share insights from the regulatory perspective, lessons from the energy sector, and what organizations need to do to better protect the systems that keep society running.

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The Discovery Challenge
With Rob Ainscough

In this episode of Xalient Talks, we sit down with Rob Ainscough from Silverfort to talk about the identity discovery challenge, exploring the hidden identities and blind spots that often go unnoticed.

We dive into why blind spots remain a problem, how machine identities are reshaping the threat landscape, and why the industry is still playing catch up when it comes to protecting every account. Rob and Jos share insights from the field, lessons learned, and practical steps to move from discovery to protection.

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Arctic Wolf 2025 Security Operations Report
With Nick Dyer 

In this episode of Xalient Talks, we sit down with Nick Dyer from Arctic Wolf and Dave McGrail from Xalient to unpack the findings from the 2025 Arctic Wolf Security Operations Report.

We explore the evolving threat landscape, from the rise of identity-based attacks and the speed of AI-driven breaches to the sectors most at risk, including manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Nick and Dave share how organisations can move beyond prevention alone, build resilience, and prepare for incidents that can unfold in minutes rather than days.

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