Why Firmware Is the Next Big Security Blind Spot - The CyberVault with Tom Pace

19/11/2025 35 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of The CyberVault, I’m joined by Tom Pace, CEO and Co-Founder of Netrise - the company shining a light on one of cybersecurity’s biggest blind spots: the hidden risks buried inside embedded device firmware and the modern software supply chain.With deep experience across both offensive and defensive security, Tom founded Netrise to expose vulnerabilities most organisations don’t even know exist in the products they rely on every day.We explore:💡 The “aha moment” that led Tom to launch Netrise📦 Why brand-new devices often ship with dozens of vulnerabilities⚙️ What makes firmware and supply chain security so uniquely difficult🆚 How Netrise differentiates itself in a crowded but critical market🚨 Where the next wave of supply chain attacks may come from🛡️ Practical steps CISOs can take to start addressing hidden risks todayIf you're responsible for product security, embedded devices, or supply chain resilience, this episode will reshape how you think about modern risk.

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