Zach Fuller

Zach’s Experience Zach Fuller has built businesses across some of the most demanding arenas in the public and private sectors, and he brings the same discipline and clarity of purpose to cybersecurity. Fuller served as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army, conducting highly sensitive combat operations in Afghanistan. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and additional decorations for his service overseas. The experience shaped more than a resume — it forged a methodology: to serve, protect, and lead others to victory. After leaving the military, Fuller moved into private equity, where he built an investor relations team and systems for a fast-growing firm. As Executive Vice President, he led the team to raise over $300M in private capital for residential and commercial real estate acquisitions. He also helped the company earn recognition as an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Private Company in America. Today, Fuller applies that same operational precision to cybersecurity as a managing partner of Silent Sector. Holding certifications including the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA A+, and Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (CCIP), he leads strategy for the firm built on one mission: to protect mid-market and emerging companies — the backbone of the American economy — through Expertise-Driven Cybersecurity®.

Episode 133 - Trust, But Verify: Recognizing and Preventing Fraud Before It Starts

Fraud happens when pressure, opportunity, and rationalization align. From data manipulation to asset theft, it often stems from weak controls—like...

Episode 132: Why Managers Matter in Cybersecurity

In this episode, we explore the critical role managers play in protecting their teams from cybersecurity threats. From understanding cyber risk as a...

Episode 131: Insider Threats: What to Watch for and How to Report

In this cybersecurity awareness training episode, we’re digging into one of the most overlooked risks in any organization: insider threats. From...

Episode 130: Securing the Keys to the Kingdom - Privileged Account Protection

This week, we're focusing on the cybersecurity risks tied to privileged accounts — the high-level access that IT professionals and admins hold. From...

Episode 129 - Financial Professional Security Awareness Training

Let's face it, cyber criminals are trying to find the fastest route to the money. That route often involves directly targeting finance professionals....

Episode 128 - Executive Cybersecurity Awareness Training

This week, we're launching a brand-new series of free cybersecurity training content designed to empower executive leaders and high-profile...

Episode 127 - The Hidden Risks Within: CIA Lessons on Insider Threats

Former CIA officer Michele Assad joins the Cyber Rants Podcast to reveal the hidden dangers of insider threats, from Nation-State recruitment to...

Episode 126: Eric O'Neill on Espionage, Insider Threats, and Cybersecurity's Future

This week, Lauro and Zach are joined by Eric O'Neill, a former FBI agent who brought down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious and damaging spy in...

Episode 125 - End of Year Cyber Hustle

Let's face it, the end of the year can be stressful as tech teams push to get security and compliance efforts done. Zach and Lauro have seen it all,...

Episode #124 - Urgent Release - Major Two Factor Authentication Vulnerability Discovered

In this urgent episode, the Cyber Rants crew welcomes Silent Sector’s Principal Cybersecurity Architect, Brian Contario, to discuss his game-changing...

Episode #123 - Data-Centric Security: The Future of Cyber Defense

Lauro and Zach welcome Denzil Wessels, Founder & CEO of Dymium, to explore groundbreaking innovations in database security. Denzil introduces...

Benefits of DevSecOps

The Benefits of DevSecOps: Everything You Should Know

DevSecOps, a software development approach incorporating development, security, and operations is fast becoming the preferred method for software...

Episode #122 - Prevent SAAS Data Leakage & Shadow IT

In this episode of the Cyber Rants Podcast, Zach and Lauro are joined by Yasir Ali, CEO of Polymer, to dive deep into the critical issue of data...

DevSecOps and DevOps: What's the Difference?

Our dependance on software is undeniable. The average person interacts with 9.4 apps each day at work, and most companies have 172 - 255 apps in...

Episode 121 - Mastering the Art of Social Engineering with Chris Hadnagy

In this episode of the Cyber Rants Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hadnagy, a prominent speaker at RSA, Black Hat, and DefCon's SE Capture the Flag...

Epidsode #120 - Defending Against Personal Cyber Attacks

Financial scams and cyber breaches are hitting more Americans than ever. This week, Zach and Lauro dive into common personal scams and cyber attacks,...