The Browser Is the New Battleground: Vivek Ramachandran on Rogue AI Agents, Zero-Day Hacks & Solo Founder Lessons
Description
In this special BlackHat 2025 episode, Steffen welcomes back Vivek Ramachandran, renowned cybersecurity expert, Defcon speaker, and founder of SquareX, to explore how the browser has become today’s hottest security battleground.
We cover:
How browser security has evolved dramatically in just 18 months
Why attackers are pivoting from endpoints to browsers
The rise of rogue AI agents and what it means for enterprise security
SquareX’s innovative approach to browser detection & response + DLP
Vivek’s personal journey as a solo founder and how he stays motivated
The comic book he created to teach kids about ethical hacking
If you’re a CISO, IT leader, or just curious about the future of cyber defence, this episode will open your eyes to the threats (and opportunities) hiding inside your browser.
Vivek's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekramachandran/
SquareX - https://www.linkedin.com/company/getsquarex/
Steffen's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/steffenfoley/
Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/
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