Voices of the Vigilant

Voices of the Vigilant is where bold conversations meet unflinching purpose. Hosted by Jess Vachon, cybersecurity leader, Buddhist minister, and founder of Vigilant Violet LLC, this podcast explores the front lines of digital resilience, ethical leadership, and equitable transformation in tech.

Through authentic dialogue with boundary-pushers, disruptors, and unsung heroes, each episode dives deep into the human side of cybersecurity—where strategy meets values, and innovation is grounded in integrity. From career pivots and cultural shifts to systemic inequities and visionary leadership, nothing is off the table.

This isn’t another tech podcast filled with jargon. Voices of the Vigilant is for those who lead with intention, speak truth to power, and are ready to reimagine what’s possible in an industry that’s overdue for change.

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"Humanizing cybersecurity with candid tales from cyberspace and beyond!"

Guest

Dd Budiharto

Dd Budiharto, founder of Cyber Point Advisory, LLC, a leader in fractional CISO firm that provides cyber security advisory services to startup, emerging, and global organizations. She partners with executive teams, business stakeholders, and IT leaders to develop strategy and road map to enhance the organization’s cyber security posture.

Her expertise in IT/OT security has been instrumental in delivering significantly enhanced information and cyber security for the oil and gas industry. Dd has been a digital security visionary for over 30 years. As an industry leader, she worked closely with the White House on Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity initiatives.

Dd was the recipient of the 2024 ORBIE Houston CISO Leadership Award and a nominee for Team8’s 2025 Cyber25-Women of Impact.

She is currently a Governing Member of Gartner and SecureWorld CISO Executive.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dd-budiharto-cissp-cisa-cism/

Guest appearance on:

The Grid Guardian: Strength through The Circle