Protecting People in a World No One Is Coming to Save | Guest: Eva Galperin

In this powerful episode of Life of a CISO, Dr. Eric Cole sits down with Eva Galperin to confront one of the most uncomfortable truths in cybersecurity today: that no one is coming to save us. This conversation goes far beyond firewalls and frameworks and dives straight into the human impact of technology, exposing how innovation without intention is quietly putting lives at risk. Eva shares raw insight from nearly two decades of protecting vulnerable populations, from journalists and activists to survivors of abuse, revealing how the real battle in cybersecurity is not just technical but deeply ethical and personal.

What unfolds is a wake up call for leaders, builders, and decision makers. This episode challenges the obsession with speed, profit, and convenience, and forces a shift toward responsibility, accountability, and courage. From dangerous legislation and broken privacy models to the hidden risks of everyday technologies, this conversation makes one thing clear that every decision you make in cybersecurity has ripple effects on real people. If you are building, leading, or influencing the future of technology, this is not just an episode to listen to, it is one to reflect on, revisit, and act on.