Nicole Perlroth Sparks Cyber Conversations with Rubrik Podcast Debut

Summary

• Nicole Perlroth, the former New York Times cybersecurity reporter and author, joined Rubrik in March 2025 as Chief Cyber Raconteur.
• She hosts a new podcast series for the company called To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy.
• The nine-part series looks at Chinese cyber espionage and its push into U.S. critical infrastructure.
• Episodes mix reporting with interviews from tech and policy figures.
• Perlroth brings a reporter’s approach to a vendor-backed show.

Perlroth’s New Role at Rubrik

Nicole Perlroth has a new job. The longtime cybersecurity journalist joined data security firm Rubrik as Chief Cyber Raconteur and launched a podcast series with the company. She is best known for her best-selling book, “This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends,” and the new show aims to explain current digital threats without burying listeners in jargon.

An Expert’s Voice in Cybersecurity Podcasting

Perlroth spent years reporting on global cybersecurity, so her move into podcasting drew attention. The series is pitched at security professionals. It also targets a wider audience that wants to understand digital risk.

She plans to use her reporting experience to dig into parts of the story that often get missed. Her editorial judgment shapes each episode, with the goal of keeping it clear and useful.

Guests From Tech and Policy

Guests matter. They range from tech founders to policy experts, which widens the scope of the series and brings in different views.

Listeners can expect deep dives into specific incidents and the defenses big organizations use, plus the policies shaping what comes next. Hearing from people in different seats helps make sense of hard problems.

Real-World Stories and Analytical Depth

The show leans on real stories that show the human cost of breaches. Turning technical concepts into narratives makes the material easier to follow.

Perlroth pairs storytelling with analysis from her guests, and the aim is to leave listeners with something they can actually use, whether they run a security team, sit on a board or simply want to understand why the same state-backed groups keep turning up in the news.

What Listeners Can Expect

Perlroth’s podcast with Rubrik adds a well-known reporter’s voice to the public conversation about digital safety. She is moving from journalism into a company-backed show, and the series sets out to challenge assumptions and give listeners practical advice.

Cyber threats are not going away. For anyone trying to follow them, a series hosted by a reporter who has covered the beat for years is worth a listen.

John King, CISSP, PMP, CISM

John King currently works in the greater Los Angeles area as a ISSO (Information Systems Security Officer). John has a passion for learning and developing his cyber security skills through education, hands on work, and studying for IT certifications.