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The Segment

Raghu Nandakumara

Booking Overview

An interview-led cybersecurity leadership show focused on Zero Trust, breach prevention, and enterprise cyber risk, with external conversations featuring recognized researchers and practitioners alongside short news segments. PR agencies can credibly pitch cybersecurity researchers, CISOs, Zero Trust and segmentation leaders, and threat-intelligence experts with original analysis or strong industry experience; booking difficulty is high because recent guests include prominent cybersecurity voices and established Zero Trust authorities.

Metrics

Episodes: 150

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.8k subscribers

Instagram: 439 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mindy.semling@illumio.com

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Host

Raghu Nandakumara - Raghu Nandakumara is a cybersecurity leader at Illumio focused on Zero Trust, segmentation, and enterprise security.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Cybersecurity researchers, enterprise security leaders, Zero Trust practitioners, and threat-intelligence experts with authoritative perspectives on emerging threats and breach prevention.
Required Achievements:  
Published cybersecurity research or books, TED speaking or comparable media visibility, Leadership in Zero Trust or enterprise security

Recent Guest Discussions

John Kindervag - Zero Trust And Cybersecurity Leadership In A Book Club Segment.

Keren Elazari - Ai-enabled Cyberattacks, Stolen Credentials, Social Engineering, Vulnerability Management, Identity, Visibility, And Containment.

Recent Topics

Zero Trust, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Intelligence, Risk Management

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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The Monday Microsegment for the week of 10/12/2026

October 12, 2026

The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 12. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Another suspected Shiny Hunter member is in custody as the FBI traces its attack to a single missed patch — and now-removed contractor.Hackers turn an AI attack tool on South Korean banks.And attackers lock Fortinet customers out of their own firewalls.Plus, Gary Barlet to discuss the recent cyberattack on the Pentagon.Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumi...

Zero Trust for the AI Era | John Kindervag, Rich Mogull, and Don Yeske

October 08, 2026

AI is giving attackers new ways to move faster, scale attacks, and explore every possible path through an environment. But does that mean defenders need an entirely new security strategy?In this special episode of The Segment, Raghu Nandakumara is joined by John Kindervag, creator of Zero Trust and Chief Evangelist at Illumio; Rich Mogull, Chief Analyst at the Cloud Security Alliance; and Don Yeske, longtime federal cybersecurity leader and Senior Solutions Architect and Enablement Lead at Vi...

The Monday Microsegment for the week of 10/5/2026

October 05, 2026

The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 5. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Hackers steal records on 3 million people in a monthslong Pentagon break-in. Two suspected ShinyHunters members are in custody, and one is said to be helping the FBI. AI’s biggest names sign a safety pledge — with no penalties or enforcement attached. Plus, John Kindervag for this month’s book club discussion, featuring Think Like an Attacker ...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Segment?

The Segment is hosted by Raghu Nandakumara. Its publicly listed email is mindy.semling@illumio.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Segment?

The publicly listed email for The Segment: mindy.semling@illumio.com.

How many listeners does The Segment have?

Podseeker estimates The Segment reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Segment?

The Segment typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Cybersecurity researchers, enterprise security leaders, Zero Trust practitioners, and threat-intelligence experts with authoritative perspectives on emerging threats and breach prevention. Common among recent guests: Published cybersecurity research or books; TED speaking or comparable media visibility; Leadership in Zero Trust or enterprise security. Recent guests include John Kindervag and Keren Elazari.

How hard is it to get booked on The Segment?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Segment cover?

Recent episodes cover Zero Trust, Cybersecurity, Network Security, Threat Intelligence, and Risk Management. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mindy.semling@illumio.com

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