In this episode of Channel Women in Security, Cass sits down with Chari Rhoades, a leader in channel sales at Proofpoint, to unpack the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Together, they explore how Proofpoint leverages threat intelligence, AI innovation, and partner collaboration to stay ahead of emerging threats. Chari shares insights on balancing consistency and flexibility in partnerships, why curiosity fuels effective communication, and how cyber resilience starts with transparent conversations. Cass and Chari also discuss the role of AI-driven tools in improving communication in strengthening relationships across the channel. Tune in to learn how strong partnerships, innovation, and communication drive success in cybersecurity.