VulnWise

VulnWise

Welcome to VulnWise – your resource for conquering the chaos of vulnerability and exposure management. Hosted by Steve Carter and Scott Kuffer, two cybersecurity startup co-founders, our bi-weekly podcast features best in class cybersecurity experts from top organizations to discuss strategies, insights, and trends in vulnerability management and cybersecurity. From managing risks to staying ahead of emerging threats, we tackle the topics that matter most. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, join us every other week for actionable advice and inspiring conversations.

Recent Episodes

April 2, 2025

VulnWise S1E5: Vulnerability and Exposure Management with Johnny Shaieb

In this episode of the VulnWise Show, hosts Steve Carter and Scott Kuffer engage with Johnny Shaieb, Chief Architect of Exposure Management at IBM. The conversation delves into the evolution of vulnerability management, the s...
March 10, 2025

Patching and Bug Bounty Programs with Rishika Hooda

In this episode of the VulnWise Podcast, Scott Kuffer and Steve Carter talk to Rishika Hooda, a senior technical program manager at Google, who shares her extensive experience in cybersecurity, particularly in managing Androi...
Feb. 24, 2025

The Intersection of Threat and Vulnerability Intelligence with Eli Woodward

In this episode of the VulnWise show, Steve Carter and Scott Kuffer engage with Eli Woodward, a seasoned cyber threat analyst, to explore the intricate relationship between threat intelligence and vulnerability management. Th...
Feb. 10, 2025

VulnWise: Compensating Controls in Vulnerability Management with Caleb Hoch

In this episode of the VulnWise Show, hosts Scott Kuffer and Steve Carter dive into the nuanced world of compensating controls with cybersecurity expert Caleb Hoch, Principal Security Consultant at Google Mandiant. Caleb shar...
Jan. 27, 2025

Mastering CTEM - From Vulnerability Management to Exposure Management with Chris Peltz

Welcome to the VulnWise Show! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Continuous Threat and Exposure Management (CTEM) with Chris Peltz from GuidePoint Security. Join hosts Steve Carter and Scott Kuffer as they explor...

About the Hosts

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Steve Carter

CEO and Cofounder at Nucleus Security

Steve Carter is co-founder and CEO of Nucleus Security. Steve has spent over 25 years in cybersecurity, helping organizations build, optimize and scale enterprise vulnerability management programs. Prior to founding Nucleus, Steve was a founding partner of Rampant Technologies, a defensive cybersecurity service provider for large federal agencies and private sector organizations. Steve holds a Master’s of Computer Science from Florida State University.

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Scott Kuffer

COO and Cofounder at Nucleus Security

Scott Kuffer is co-founder and COO of Nucleus, operating as a hands-on technical executive, building and managing the security software aimed at optimizing the vulnerability management process. Prior to founding Nucleus, Scott was a Security Engineer at Rampant Technologies, providing security, systems, and software engineering services to the Federal Government. Scott holds a Master’s of Cybersecurity Management and Policy from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.