From Cryptography to Ransomware Defence: Bob Blakley’s 49-Year Journey & Mimic Security

In this episode of CyberBytes, Oliver sits down with Bob Blakley, co-founder of Mimic Security and 49-year industry veteran, to unpack everything from the excesses of Black Hat to the realities of building a next-generation ransomware defence company. Bob shares candid stories from his journey at IBM, Citigroup, and Team8, explains why focusing solely on preventing attacks isn’t enough, and reveals how Mimic Security is flipping the script on ransomware by minimizing its impact. They also discuss the challenges of building company culture in a post-COVID world, how AI fits into the current threat landscape, and what decades in the field have taught him about security trends that stick versus those that fizzle. If you’re curious about the future of cybersecurity, want a behind-the-scenes look at startup life, or simply love hearing war stories from the frontlines of tech, this episode is a must-listen. Bob's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-blakley-92512b/ Mimic - https://www.linkedin.com/company/mimic-networks/ Aspiron Search - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aspiron-search/ Oliver's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverlegg/