
A podcast for security leaders turning data overload into strategic insight.
Hosted by

Balázs Scheidler [creator of

syslog-ng] and

Sándor Guba [co-founder of

Logging Operator], two veterans in security and observability.
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What will you take away?
CISO Insights. Real-World Strategies.
Expert discussions.
Expert discussions.
Learn from other CISOs:
Hear how security leaders are reducing complexity, restoring visibility, and making their data work — regardless of the tools they use.

Unfiltered truth:
No sales pitches. Just candid conversations about what works and what doesn’t in security data management.
Expert-Led Discussions
Conversations guided by hosts with decades of experience in security data management.

What Happens in Each Episode?
Each 20–30 minute episode is a focused conversation between experienced hosts and a CISO or security leader.
We cover:
Opinions
What’s broken in security data today — and why.
Retrospect
Lessons learned from tough decisions and trade-offs.
Insight
What clarity actually looks like in practice.
Advice
What they’d do differently if starting from scratch.
Benefits to listen
Up-to-date
Why it matters?
If you care about cutting through complexity, building smarter pipelines, and hearing what actually works from those who’ve done it — this is where the conversation is happening.
- You'll start getting more insights — not just alerts.
- You’ll finally stop paying for data that is not actionable.
- Don't miss the shift towards clarity that's already happening at the top

Transparent
Why This Podcast is Different
- No sales, no product pushes
- Authentic conversations, not interviews
- Strategic, not promotional
- Peer-driven, not vendor-led

Meet the hosts
Guides, not Gurus
Balázs Scheidler
- Security veteran, creator of syslog-ng, a foundational technology in security data management.
- Known for his clear, candid insights on transforming chaos into clarity.
Sándor Guba
- Logging Operator co-founder, security & observability expert.
- A straight-talking strategist who challenges outdated practices.

Above the noise: Data Strikes back
The podcast for CISOs, SOC leaders, and security architects ready to bring balance to the data chaos — with signal, not noise.
