> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The Terminators are Here with John Barrow - URL: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/the-terminators-are-here-with-john-barrow/ - Published: 2026-08-26T12:26:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-26T13:12:10.000Z - Author: CYBR.SEC.Media - Tags: podcast, CYBR.HAK.CAST, CISO, Cybersecurity Startups In this episode of CYBR.HAK.CAST, Michael and Phil are joined by John Barrow, co-founder and managing partner of LaunchPoint Collective, for a conversation about cybersecurity innovation, emerging startups, and what it takes to keep pace with rapidly evolving threats. John shares how his experience building a lean security program pushed him toward early adoption of startup technology, and why he believes practitioners should have a meaningful voice in evaluating the tools they will use. Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [media@cscgroupllc.com ](mailto:media@cscgroupllc.com) **Related:** [CISOs: Stop Buying Security Tools Without Your PractitionersCybersecurity tool selection works better when CISOs give security practitioners a voice in buying decisions, improving adoption, security outcomes and team retention.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/icon/CYBR.SEC.Media-Logo-copy-2c72b339-4eab-4baa-9c58-b5c62a93ae74.jpg)CYBR.SEC.MediaBill Brenner![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/ab/67/ab676516-71e3-473d-8f73-9e0692f5aaee/content/images/thumbnail/8e015009-1bae-4242-9480-6906422506b3-7c291ac7-dc1a-4b76-9728-0d8f64ab9161.png)](https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/cisos-stop-buying-security-tools-without-your-practitioners/) [Cybersecurity Has a Startup Discovery ProblemSecurity leaders need emerging cybersecurity technology faster than ever, but finding the startups actually worth their time is getting harder as AI accelerates both innovation and cyber threats. 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