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CYBER24Episode 173: Overlooked Security VulnerabilitiesIn this week’s episode of CYBER24, we sit down with Dr. Danny Rittman to discuss Overlooked Security Vulnerabilities. Dr. Rittman is an R&D expert and CTO of GBT Technologies. We discuss everyIn this week’s episode of CYBER24, we sit down with Dr. Danny Rittman to discuss Overlooked Security Vulnerabilities. Dr. Rittman is an R&D expert and CTO of GBT Technologies. We discuss everything from a new type of chip he’s working on that will greatly increase storage capacity. We also talk about radio cybersecurity and authentication methods, inlcuidng how machine learning plays into cybersecurity. thing...
2022-11-0828 minCYBER24Episode 112: Maximum visibility in a cyber incidentBusinesses that fall victim to cybercrime often use the term, "blindsided." Not seeing an attack coming is one thing and responding to one without maximum visibility compounds your problems. What do you need to make sure you can see what a hacker is doing so you can stop it? We discuss that in this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM.Guest ExpertRichard Rieben, Secuvant
2020-12-1527 minCYBER24Episode 109: Top scenarios for effective tabletop exercises to prep your team for a cyberattackBringing your key stakeholders together for regular tabletop exercises could make a significant difference in your response to a cybersecurity incident. When time is money and the clock is ticking you don't want to review a dusty plan and hope you have the ability to put it into action. Holding regular tabletop exercises will not only help your team prepare for the worst, it will help you identify gaps in your current plan. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we continue our discussion with our panel of experts who share discuss the top four incident response scenarios...
2020-11-2433 minCYBER24Episode 108: Tabletop exercises are critical to surviving a cybersecurity incident, identifying gaps in your planHaving an incident response plan is one thing; being able to execute that plan when a crisis hits is a whole different ballgame. Holding regular tabletop exercises will not only help your team prepare for the worst, it will help you identify gaps in your current plan. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we talk with a panel of experts who share their perspective on what makes for an effective tabletop exercise. This is part one of a two-part discussion.PanelistsMike Hussey, executive director of the Utah Dept. of Technology Services...
2020-11-1734 minCYBER24Episode 107: The first two steps to building an incident response plan to save your business from hackersThe worst time to make decisions is in the heat of the moment. When your business is hit with a cyberattack, you need a strategy in place to respond to the threat while getting your team back up and working as quickly as possible.In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss the first two steps many businesses take when creating an incident response plan: determining key stakeholders and identifying critical assets. Time is money and that is especially true when a hacker has knocked your business offline. Over the next few weeks...
2020-11-1040 minCYBER24Episode 105: How hackers bypass your defenses and cripple your business with ransomwareCybercriminals have ramped up their ransomware attacks and you may be surprised by the four ways they gain access to your system. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we break down how the hackers get past your defenses and look at alarming trends with ransomware attacks
2020-10-2734 minCYBER24Episode 104: Afraid of ransomware? New threat of government fines adds to business woesRansomware has become a serious issue for businesses across the United States with a 147 percent jump in attacks over the last two years. Businesses have adapted by adding cyber insurance policies to cover them - meaning helping them pay a ransom and get back to work. With the problem growing so fast, the Treasury Department is making a significant change, now threatening to fine companies that pay the ransom. It leaves businesses in a no-win situation, either paying a ransom and facing a government sanction or losing their data altogether.In this episode of CYBER24, presented by...
2020-10-2029 minCYBER24Episode 103: New trend boosts cybersecurity for vulnerable SMB without breaking the bankThe fractional information security officer (FISO) - also known in some circles as a virtual or vCISO - has grown in popularity in recent years. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we look at why small and medium-sized businesses should consider this option to boost their security efforts without breaking the bank.Guest ExpertGreg Johnson, CEO of Webcheck
2020-10-1329 minCYBER24Episode 102: Your employees' lazy password habits are a huge vulnerability for your businessWhether they will admit it or not, most people have really bad password habits. They use passwords that are too simple, too easy to guess and they use them for too many accounts. A 2019 study showed nearly seven out of ten people share passwords with colleagues and more than half reuse the same passwords for personal and work accounts. The bottom line: your employees don't have a good system or strategy to manage the hundreds of passwords we all need and that is putting your organization at risk. Utilizing a password manager can solve all those issues and greatly...
2020-10-0638 minCYBER24Episode 100: Offsite storage benefits - Part 2In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we continue our discussion of the importance of offsite storage with the CIO of Perpetual Storage. We discuss the difference between replication and backup, as well as the best way to use cloud and offsite storage to protect your business.PanelistsJR Maycock, Perpetual StorageDan Schuyler, VLCM
2020-09-2232 minCYBER24Episode 99: Offsite storage benefits - Part 1By now you know just how important it is to back up your organization's data. Doing so can be the difference between your business surviving a data breach and a hacker closing your doors forever. Where and how you back up that data are also key risk management decisions. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss the benefits of offsite storage with the CIO of local business that specializes in protecting your data in a unique manner and location.PanelistsJR Maycock, Perpetual StorageDan Schuyler, VLCM
2020-09-1528 minCYBER24Episode 98: Testing and Securing Web ApplicationsWeb applications occupy a large space within the IT infrastructure of a business. They simply just don’t touch a front end or a back end; today’s web apps impact just about every corner of it. They have also become complex, which has made them a prime target for sophisticated cyberattacks. As a result, web apps must be tested from the inside and out in terms of security before they can be deployed and launched to the public for business transactions to occur. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we speak with the author of a...
2020-09-0831 minCYBER24Episode 96: SigRed and Cyber PandemicsIn just the past few weeks, a 17-year vulnerability on Microsoft servers was discovered and it was given the highest security risk rating possible. SIGRed is an attack on DNS and, though Microsoft has distributed a patch, the danger is real for businesses that fail to implement it. So, what danger does SIGRred pose to your business and how is it a potential preview of a global cyber pandemic? We discuss on this edition of the CYBER24 podcast.PanelistsPaul Whittier, CheckpointDon Ainslie, SecuvantRichard Rieben, Secuvant
2020-08-2534 minCYBER24Episode 95: Without guest wifi your entire network is at riskMany business leaders would be shocked at how vulnerable their data and network can be when they fail to properly manage access to their wired and WIFI networks. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we take a closer look at how Aruba Cleapass allows you to safely connect business and personal devices to your network in compliance with your security policies.PanelistDan Schuyler, VLCM
2020-08-1821 minCYBER24Episode 94: Physical security as an element of cyber securityThe internet has grown remarkably fast over the past decade as technology has reached into every part of our lives and your business. On this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we look at a new project the US government is working on - developing the "national quantum internet." It's mind-blowing stuff and we look at what it could mean for the future of the web. We also discuss Rite Aide allegedly using facial recognition on unsuspecting customers and a ransomware hack at Garmin.PanelistsDan Schuyler, VLCM
2020-08-1133 minCYBER24Episode 90: Twitter hacked and playing cyber defense to protect COVID-19 researchOne of the world’s largest and most influential social media platforms had a breach of some of its most high-profile users. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we look at the hack of verified Twitter accounts and discuss foreign attempts to steal COVID-19 vaccine research from the U.S. and our allies. PanelistsDan Schuyler, VLCMAnthony Booyse, Sophos
2020-07-1927 minCYBER24Episode 89: The Anatomy of a HackProtecting your business from cyber criminals means you have to think like a hacker. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we connect with Webcheck Security CEO Greg Johnson and Webcheck Security VP of Engineering Curt Jeppson, to get some insight on how hackers go about trying to break into your system and steal your data and your money. PanelistsGreg Johnson, Webcheck Security CEOCurt Jeppson, Webcheck Security VP of Engineering
2020-07-0832 minCYBER24Episode 87: Risk ransomware or invest in security? Small biz strugglesIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss why many businesses are willing to risk a cybersecurity incident rather than invest in security training and technology. We also look into a recent phishing incident at a Utah hospital system. Panelists: Dan Schyuler, VLCMAnthony Booye, Sophos
2020-06-2026 minCYBER24Episode 86: SOC 2 and other Corporate Certs - What, Why? How?In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we continue our look cyber frameworks and certifications. We take a deep dive into the popular SOC 2. We learn more about SOC 2, to whom it applies, why some organizations need it, and how they get it.
2020-06-0423 minCYBER24Episode 85: China hacking away at COVID vaccine researchIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we take a closer look nation-state hackers trying to get access to COVID vaccine research in the U.S. Because the work is being done at universities and private companies, the federal government can’t provide the level of security many say we need. PanelistsAnthony Booyse, SOPHOSDan Schuyler, VLCM
2020-05-2627 minCYBER24Episode 84: Effective Cyber Frameworks and Maturity AssessmentsIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we take a closer look at effective cyber frameworks and maturity assessments. Our discussion covers the top reasons frameworks are important and what frameworks apply to which businesses. PanelistsGreg Johnson, CEO WebcheckMike Hussey, Executive Director, Utah Dept. of Technology Services
2020-05-1929 minCYBER24Episode 83: Massive spike in pandemic related cybersecurity issuesYou likely know that cybercriminals will never waste an opportunity to get access to your personal for company financial data. And disruptions to our everyday routines make it easier to slip one past us. But you might be surprised at just how much of a spike in pandemic-related cybercrime attacks there have been. One report shows an increase of 30,000 percent. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss the factors at play to make you and your organization more vulnerable when your routine is interrupted. PanelistsMatt Sorensen, FormidifyD...
2020-05-1129 minCYBER24Episode 82: Tackle IT, security projects while the office is quietAfter a remarkable scramble, generally speaking, by businesses across the country to transition to a remote workforce, smart businesses are looking at what they can accomplish while workers are out of the office. Think of it as a state that takes advantage of fewer cars on the road to get some big road construction projects done. On this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we ask our experts what your business should be up to while the office is empty. To quote Uncle Rico from Napoleon Dynamite, “You might as well do somethin’ while you’re doing nothin...
2020-05-0521 minCYBER24Episode 81: COVID-19 disruption has hackers on the offensiveWhen society’s regular routine is thrown out off-kilter, cybercriminals get right to work. Whether they are stealing your video conferencing credentials to interrupt a meeting, using those credentials to access other accounts or launching websites to phish your employees, you need your defenses up now more than ever. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we discuss the various attack vectors hackers are utilizing to cause you financial pain.
2020-04-2729 minCYBER24Episode 80: Google pushes back on ZoomSome of us are old enough to remember the Cola Wars between Coke and Pepsi. The pandemic, work-from-home version of that is a Video Conference War. Zoom has become so widely adopted that it has become a verb but Google has now banned its use on company computers, citing security concerns. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we take a look at the efforts by Zoom competitors to push back against the new big kid on the block. We also discuss warnings from the Department of Justice for those who are trying to h...
2020-04-2033 minCYBER24Episode 79: Is your video conference secure enough?Over the past few weeks, businesses have had to shift the way they work. As COVID-19 has forced offices to shift to remote work, many companies are just now starting to understand the security risks related to their online meetings. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we take a look at the various platforms available, how Zoom jumped out to a quick leed and what you should be thinking about to keep meetings secure. Panel: Dan Schuyler, VLCMMatt Sorensen, Formidify
2020-04-1341 minCYBER24Episode 77: Easing the transition to remote workOver the past couple of weeks, a large portion of the workforce has faced a quick transition from office life to working remotely. Some organizations were well prepared to make that change, many employees had already been working remotely, but some faced significant challenges. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we connect remotely with Dan Schuyler to get his expert insight on what business leaders should consider to keep their employees productive and their data and systems secure.
2020-03-3026 minCYBER24Episode 76: Utah’s rapid transition to remote workOver the past week, national leaders have asked businesses to allow employees to work from home and Utah added a big earthquake to the mix. For leaders in the Utah Dept. of Technology Services, this meant putting plans into action to allow workers to connect while away from the office. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we sit down (uh, make that, connect remotely) with Mike Hussey, the state’s CIO and Phil Bates, the state’s CISO, to discuss the challenges of transitioning to an online workforce and the security measures that had to be in...
2020-03-2324 minCYBER24Episode 75: What’s keeping business from taking security seriously?For all the talk about the importance of cybersecurity, despite an increase in the number of businesses and other organizations being targeted by hackers, for all the new regulations aimed at protecting consumers while forcing businesses to take data protection seriously, there are still far too many businesses that hesitate to put proper protections in place. Many fail to properly train their employees on security basics and it is still far too common for the C-suite to make cybersecurity the IT guy’s problem. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we sit down with Matt Sor...
2020-03-1634 minCYBER24Episode 74: How deep learning beats machine learning in detecting threatsDetecting increasingly sophisticated malware attacks requires complex defenses. Security companies are using more and more advanced types of machine and deep learning to blacklist malware and prevent it from ever getting to your employees or your computer systems. We take a closer look at how they do it and how your business can benefit from smarter defenses on this week’s episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM. Anthony BooysePaul Whittier
2020-03-0933 minCYBER24Episode 73: Preventing phishing attacks from crippling your businessIn this week’s episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss how a leading security company educates your employees to help them keep your data safe online. We also discuss the sophisticated technology they use to keep malicious links from getting to your employees in the first place. Anthony Booyse, SophosPaul Whittier, Sophos
2020-03-0233 minCYBER24Protecting business from employees with itchy clicker fingersWe know internet users love to click on links, often with too little regard for how trustworthy the source may be. And that can have bad results for everyone. Some experts say we need to do more than just try and train users to be smarter about their web security practices. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we sit down with Anthony Booyse of Sophos to learn more about his company’s approach to preventing malicious links from causing you problems. We also look at Google’s recent announcement that it wants to phase out third...
2020-02-1831 minCYBER24Episode 70: Strategies to protect against IoT vulnerabilitiesThe internet of things (IoT) has been steadily creeping into our lives. From smart appliances to smart light bulbs, there are more and more devices that make our lives more convenient. But these devices operate on our personal and business networks. Any vulnerability on any one of those devices is a potential security risk for you, your family or your business. In this episode of CYBER24 presented by VLCM, our expert panel takes a deep dive into IoT, the security vulnerabilities it presents and what network segregation can do to keep you secure. Panelists...
2020-02-1131 minCYBER24Episode 69 - Ransomware trend leverages shame to ensure paymentMany considered 2019 to be the year of ransomware as the number of incidents shot up significantly. High profile targets — big cities like Atlanta and Baltimore — were targets. So were softer targets like school districts right before school resumed in the fall. So were small towns and smaller businesses with less sophisticated defenses. But as businesses get better at having backup, they become less likely to pay. So the bad guys have evolved their attacks. A new trend shows more hackers not only hitting targets with ransomware, but they have begun to steal the data and releas...
2020-02-0324 minCYBER24Episode 68: Privacy regulationsIf you are in business in the year 2020, you almost certainly collect, stores and use data. At the beginning of 2020, new regulations went into place that likely pertain to your day-to-day operations. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss the differences between privacy and security; new regulations like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) or internationally, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); and a new approach to getting and staying compliant, developed by a company right here in Utah.
2020-01-2734 minCYBER24Episode 67: Penetration testing and vulnerability scansOn this episode of CYBER24, we sit down with Greg Johnson, CEO of Webcheck, a company that specializes in penetration testing. We discuss the difference between penetration tests and vulnerability scans, what you can learn from each and how to determine the frequency with which you should perform these types of tests.
2020-01-2029 minCYBER24Episode 66: Iran cyberattack threat and the year of ransomwareThe U.S. takes military action against Iran and suddenly cybersecurity advocates don’t seem like they’re crying wolf. Experts and advocates have been saying for years that the time has come for the U.S. in both the private and public sectors to take their cybersecurity measures seriously and, suddenly, at the beginning of 2020, everyone seemed to begin to understand why. So, what does the potential of a cyberattack from Iran mean to your business? What about your state or local government? We dig in on that question on this episode of CYBER24, presen...
2020-01-1330 minCYBER24Episode 65: Utah goes all-in on computer science, cybersecurity educationUtah is home to a tech boom of its own with top-names tech companies finding the Silicon Slopes a great place to do business and military and defense companies growing around Hill Air Force Base in Davis County. For policymakers, finding ways to encourage more Utah students to explore careers in those fields has been an ongoing challenge. This month, the Beehive State made two big announcements to show it is ready to do everything it can to ensure a steady pipeline of talent for decades to come. First, Gov. Gary Herbert announced he was including $10.2 million i...
2019-12-2029 minCYBER24Episode 64: Magecart hits Macy's and it's trouble for your shopping cartIt’s a safe bet that over the past few weeks you have made an online purchase or two. You add your items to the cart and then check out. But just how secure is that shopping cart? Thousands of online vendors use a similar type of base-code for that shopping cart and hackers were recently able to access the systems at Macy’s, add a few small lines of code to the shopping cart and for a week they had access to data from every customer. On this week’s episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we dive...
2019-12-1726 minCYBER24Episode 63: Pemex hack and preventing ransomwareCybercrime isn’t a uniquely American phenomenon. Recent high-profile attacks on Pemex, Mexico’s state-owned oil monopoly was hit with ransomware demanding $5 million comes just months after a similar attack on Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro. The former was offered a discount by hackers if they paid right away (which they did not) while the later refused to pay at all and has spent a reported $71 million to clean up the mess. On this week’s episode of CYBER24, we discuss these high-profile foreign attacks and outline some of the steps you can take to protect your busines...
2019-12-1025 minCYBER24Episode 62: ‘Tis the season to protect yourself onlineBlack Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are all coming up this week. Besides needing to carefully develop a strategy to handle all the cardboard boxes about to hit your doorstep, it is also the right time to take some important steps to protect yourself from cybercriminals looking to make their holiday season brighter at your expense. With the biggest online shopping days of the year starting this week, today’s CYBER24 podcast topic is online shopping and the steps you can take to protect yourself.Our expert panel includes: Anth...
2019-11-2631 minCYBER24Episode 61: Having a cybersecurity plan in place makes business more valuableA recent study shows that businesses that have a cybersecurity policy in place - and are willing to talk about it - are more valuable to investors. Having policies in place for protecting your business against cybercriminals and to protect the data you collect is critical, but so is having an incident response plan including a communication plan. That much has become a more commonly accepted position. But calibrating just how much you should say publicly can be tricky. Businesses have to balance their interests between sharing with customers and potential investors that they value a culture o...
2019-11-1928 minCYBER24Episode 60: Website SecurityOver the past 10 or 15 years, something really remarkable has happened: the face of business has transformed. I’m not talking about the way business is done, though technology has had an impact there. I’m talking about the way most people interact with companies everyday. Two decades ago, some businesses had some kind of a website but today, many if not all customers interact with a business primarily through its website. We buy clothes, household supplies and even groceries online. Just recently, Amazon began to offer grocery delivery within two hours, as a matter of fact...
2019-11-1223 minCYBER24Episode 39 – Hacks at Facebook, Marriott raise eyebrowsAs data breaches and other cybersecurity incidents continue to grab headlines, it’s worth wondering whether or not the American public is growing numb to the news. Marriott says up to 500 million people may have been affected by a security vulnerability that may have been exploited for four years. Facebook fell victim to a sophisticated hack that exposed 50 million people. The numbers are staggering – and those are just the ones that rise to the attention of the mainstream media. But those flashy headlines rarely come with advice for those impacted. Other than the Equifax breach, can yo...
2019-11-0425 minCYBER24Episode 38: Cybersecurity Expert Panel – Part IIThe world of cybersecurity faces some significant challenges over the next several years. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we bring you the second part of a two-part series from the panel discussion we led at a recent cybersecurity summit hosted by VLCM. Our panel of experts includes: Matt Sorensen, Secuvant CISOKevin Howard, Secuvant Chief Security ArchitectTrent Bond, Pluralsight CISODan Schuyler, VLCM Cybersecurity Systems ArchitectIn this episode, we discuss the impact Artificial Intelligence (AI) could have on the cybersecurity world and if it will help the...
2019-11-0122 minCYBER24Episode 58: Never lost one centOne of those unwritten rules of cybersecurity is that you don’t brag about how good your security is. It’s more than just bad karma, it’s the type of chest thumping that can awaken the sleeping hacker giants looking for a challenge. But last week, Jack Ma, the founder and former executive chairman of Alibaba (if […]The post Episode 58: Never lost one cent appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-10-2933 minCYBER24Episode 57: Focus on the fundamentals of cybersecurityWhen the legendary Green Bay Packers football coach, Vince Lombardi, opened training camp each season, he started with the basics. “Gentlemen, this is a football.” Even with a squad full of professional football players, Lombardi knew the importance of focusing on the fundamentals. As October is National Cybersecurity Awareness month, there’s no better time than […]The post Episode 57: Focus on the fundamentals of cybersecurity appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-10-2236 minCYBER24Episode 56: If you played Words with Friends, you’ve been hackedAnother week, another big hack. It may come as no surprise that millions of people play video games on their phones. Whether they are attacking pigs with chickens, rolling some old school Nintendo games or playing electronic versions of classic board games, video games are big business. And now more than 200 million people who […]The post Episode 56: If you played Words with Friends, you’ve been hacked appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-10-1526 minCYBER24Episode 55: Cyber attacks as part of military responsesCyber warfare is at the heart of a potential U.S. response to incidents in the Middle East, according to published reports. While attacks and responses to attacks have traditionally been held on the battlefield, that battlefield is increasingly moving to the cyber world. In this week’s podcast we discuss how the U.S. uses cyber attacks, […]The post Episode 55: Cyber attacks as part of military responses appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-10-0828 minCYBER24Episode 54: Shocking hacker creativity and how your mood impacts your securityOne thing you should never underestimate? The astounding creativity of cybercriminals. As security services and our overall cybersecurity posture continue to improve, the bad guys need to come up with more and more innovative ways to get access to the data they want. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we take a look at a […]The post Episode 54: Shocking hacker creativity and how your mood impacts your security appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-10-0130 minCYBER24Episode 53: An entire country gets hackedSometimes you read something and just can’t believe it. Sometimes the numbers involved in cyber breaches are just overwhelming. And then there’s this one. The entire country of Ecuador got hacked. Not it’s biggest bank. Not its largest company. Nope. A database that had staggering amounts of data on, essentially, everyone in the entire country. […]The post Episode 53: An entire country gets hacked appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-09-2433 minCYBER24Episode 52: How state government is helping Utah cities protect themselves from hackersCybercriminals have found small cities and towns to be easy targets for ransomware. In fact, 45 percent of attacks on municipalities have been aimed at cities with populations under 50,000 and a quarter of all attacks on those smaller than 10,000 residents. One reason these smaller towns make great targets is that they hold important […]The post Episode 52: How state government is helping Utah cities protect themselves from hackers appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-09-1724 minCYBER24Episode 51: Ransomware attacks double, cities frequent, soft targetsOne topic has dominated our podcast the past few weeks, and for good reason. Ransomware attacks have more than doubled this year and the majority of them have been targeted at state and local government. According to a study by Barracuda Networks, 55 ransomware attacks targeted state and local governments from January to July of […]The post Episode 51: Ransomware attacks double, cities frequent, soft targets appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-09-1031 minCYBER24Episode 49: Ransomware breakout in TexasAs the federal and state governments have worked to enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure, cyber criminals have now seemingly set their sights on a new and, evidently, far more vulnerable target: cities and towns. Texas learned this the hard way earlier this month when more than 20 smaller local government entities were targeted in what authorities […]The post Episode 49: Ransomware breakout in Texas appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-08-2734 minCYBER24Episode 48: Protecting data when employees work remotelyLast month, Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox announced a pilot program testing the benefits of state employees teleworking showed increased productivity, reduced carbon output by eliminating the commute to an office and allows for more efficient use of state office space. But with more employees working from home – many handling sensitive data – the […]The post Episode 48: Protecting data when employees work remotely appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-08-2027 minCYBER24Episode 47: Cyber hacks on schools lead to a state of emergencyAcross the country, parents are busy with back-to-school shopping while kids are squeezing every minute of rest and relaxation they can out of the final weeks of summer vacation. As schools prepare to welcome students back, many are becoming targets of hackers. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, our panel of cybersecurity experts discusses the […]The post Episode 47: Cyber hacks on schools lead to a state of emergency appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-08-1334 minCYBER24Episode 46: What (or who)’s in your wallet?Sometimes the numbers are so big you can’t ignore them. And when two business giants are involved it gets even harder to miss. The latest headline-grabbing cyber breach involves Capitol One, a former employee of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a breach impacting 106 million people. On this week’s episode of CYBER24, our panel of […]The post Episode 46: What (or who)’s in your wallet? appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-08-0629 minCYBER24Episode 45: Trends to watch in cybersecurity this yearIf there’s one thing we’ve learned through two seasons of the CYBER24 podcast (besides you need to do better managing your passwords) it’s that the bad guys are always going to be a step ahead of the good guys. It’s the nature of playing defense. Just when you stop the current attack, they are already […]The post Episode 45: Trends to watch in cybersecurity this year appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-02-1229 minCYBER24Episode 44: CISA’s first emergency directiveIn late January, the director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued agency’s first Emergency Directive, outlining current and potential risks posed to Federal agencies. The attack was a combination of simplicity over sophistication and outside-the-box thinking and it is the kind of attack that could put businesses and local governments at risk. […]The post Episode 44: CISA’s first emergency directive appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-02-0623 minCYBER24Episode 43: How is the Federal Government Shutdown Impacting Cybersecurity?As we sat down to record this week’s pod, the federal government had been shut down for 26 days with no end in sight. While the battle over a board wall continues in the nation’s capital, we at CYBER24 wanted to take a look at how a shutdown impacts our nation’s cybersecurity. We welcome back […]The post Episode 43: How is the Federal Government Shutdown Impacting Cybersecurity? appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-01-2328 minCYBER24Episode 42: Protecting Data on CampusIn this week’s episode of CYBER24, we head back to campus to discuss the cybersecurity challenges faced by universities. We sit down with Bret Ellis, vice president of information technology at Weber State University. From protecting student data, to ensuring professors can teach and grade their students, to the stuff you might not consider – […]The post Episode 42: Protecting Data on Campus appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-01-1529 minCYBER24Episode 41: Fortnite hackers – Battle RoyaleIn this week’s episode, we look into the game causing relationship stress and carpal tunnel syndrome across the globe. Fortnite is the biggest thing in video games right now and, despite the fact that it is free to play, hackers have been breaking into accounts, taking control and selling them to other players. We’ll take […]The post Episode 41: Fortnite hackers – Battle Royale appeared first on Cyber24.
2019-01-1221 min2018-12-2129 minCYBER24Episode 37: Cybersecurity Expert Panel – Part IThe world of cybersecurity faces some significant challenges over the next several years. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we bring you a panel discussion we led at a recent cybersecurity summit hosted by VLCM. Our panel of experts includes: Matt Sorensen, Secuvant CISO Kevin Howard, Secuvant Chief Security Architect Trent Bond, Pluralsight CISO Dan […]The post Episode 37: Cybersecurity Expert Panel – Part I appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-11-2331 minCYBER24Episode 36: Federal Regulation of Consumer DataIt can be amazing to think back to a quaint time when the internet didn’t touch every part of your life. Just ten years ago, for example, I recall setting up the very first Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube accounts where I worked. It has been a decade of rapid innovation and changes to our […]The post Episode 36: Federal Regulation of Consumer Data appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-11-1625 minCYBER24Episode 35: Keys to safely dispose of old technologyIn our last episode, I talked about some new tech at our house and the chain reaction of resetting computers, reinstalling operating systems, updating passwords and other security measures. We outlined the top ten things you need to do before connecting a new computer to the internet. One thing we did not discuss is that […]The post Episode 35: Keys to safely dispose of old technology appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-11-0922 minCYBER24Episode 34: Ten steps you should take before connecting a new computer to the internetSometimes it comes in waves. This has been a season of new tech at my house including a new laptop for me. My old one passed down to my daughter. I found out my son’s PC was somehow mining bitcoin. Good heavens. As I’ve been setting up and resetting computers over the past several days, […]The post Episode 34: Ten steps you should take before connecting a new computer to the internet appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-11-0628 minCYBER24Episode 33: Cybersecurity top concern for USWhen a top-ranked U.S. security official says our digital lives are in danger like never before, you should probably believe her. That’s a direct quote from the Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we take a look at some of the top cybersecurity stories you likely missed, unless you […]The post Episode 33: Cybersecurity top concern for US appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-10-2626 minCYBER24Episode 32: The importance of Security Awareness TrainingSome of you may remember the short-lived NBC game show in which a British woman berated contestants who underperformed (or who did just fine) by staring them down and declaring in a stern voice, “you are the weakest link. Goodbye.” No doubt cybersecurity experts, IT professionals and many supervisors have wanted to express the same […]The post Episode 32: The importance of Security Awareness Training appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-10-1824 minCYBER24Episode 31: Protecting Utah elections from hackersBy the time you are listening to this podcast the 2018 Election will be just a few weeks away and voters in Utah will have ballots in-hand ready to be filled out and mailed back. Casting a ballot for the candidate of your choice is among the most American things we do… and increasingly it […]The post Episode 31: Protecting Utah elections from hackers appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-10-1127 minCYBER24Episode 30: There is no cybersecurity silver bulletAs much as business leaders and elected officials may wish it were so, the unfortunate truth is there is no such thing as a silver bullet when it comes to cybersecurity. Instead, protecting the data and systems that make running your company possible takes an expertly crafted plan and constant vigilance. On this week’s episode […]The post Episode 30: There is no cybersecurity silver bullet appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-10-0525 minCYBER24Episode 29: What Teenagers Need to Know about CybersecurityFor most students in Utah, the excitement (or dread) of going back to school has come and gone and they have settled into the routine of classes, homework and tests. But today’s students face an additional challenge… one that their Oregon Trail playing parents didn’t have to consider at all – and that’s cybersecurity. Our […]The post Episode 29: What Teenagers Need to Know about Cybersecurity appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-09-2828 minCYBER24Episode 28: Biz and Gov’t a cybersecurity dynamic duo?In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we take a look at how business is working with government – be it law enforcement or even the military – to play an important role in cybersecurity. In our first segment, we break down a report from earlier this month, written by Evan Carson at CNET, looking in […]The post Episode 28: Biz and Gov’t a cybersecurity dynamic duo? appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-09-2225 minCYBER24Episode 27: Have you been victimized by a breach?Every time you hear about another data breach with exposing personal information on thousands of people you may wonder if your name is on that list now floating around the dark web. Heck, you may even assume you were part of the breach. But how do you find out just how often you may have […]The post Episode 27: Have you been victimized by a breach? appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-09-1227 minCYBER24Episode 26: Is it time to hack back?As cyber crime continues to become a bigger concern for businesses and policymakers, some are now suggesting the best defense may actually be a good offense – or at the very least slightly more aggressive one. In this week’s episode of the award-winning CYBER24 podcast, we kick off our second season breaking down a recent […]The post Episode 26: Is it time to hack back? appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-09-0837 minCYBER24Episode 25: Inside look at the Internet Security Threat ReportCybercrime is ever-evolving and the effort to keep up with hackers presents multiple challenges. Do policymakers fully appreciate what’s at stake? Can they implement the right policies, procedures and technologies before the threat switches tactics? And will the public support spending sufficient resources on cybersecurity before something catastrophic forces it to the forefront of their […]The post Episode 25: Inside look at the Internet Security Threat Report appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-04-0432 minCYBER24Episode 24: Ransomware Cripples AtlantaIf it seems like cybersecurity stories have started to pop up in the news more frequently, you’re not crazy. Although, headlines about cyber breaches, hacks and ransomware are still pushed off the front page by political gossip and other scandals, there is no doubt cybercrime is a topic of growing importance to business, elected officials […]The post Episode 24: Ransomware Cripples Atlanta appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-03-3039 minCYBER24Episode 23: Critical Security Controls: First steps for business cybersecurityWhen you are starting a small business, there is plenty to worry about. How do you make your product amazing? How are you going to make sure your potential customers know about what you have to offer? How do you hire the right people? With so much going on, it is easy to see why […]The post Episode 23: Critical Security Controls: First steps for business cybersecurity appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-03-2043 minCYBER24Episode 22: Utah planning Cybercenter to help state, private sector combat cybercrimeUtah government agencies have to fend off hundreds of millions of attacks every single day – and the Dept. of Technology Services (DTS) does a great job protecting the massive amounts of public data. Having blazed a trail for the rest of the nation in the way it investigates and prosecutes cyber crime by establishing […]The post Episode 22: Utah planning Cybercenter to help state, private sector combat cybercrime appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-03-1329 minCYBER24Episode 21: Tragic impacts of cybercrimeThrough the first 20 episodes of the CYBER24 podcast, we have examined the issues surrounding cybersecurity and how to protect your business or your family. While the issues we have discussed have all been important and have, hopefully, provided some helpful and actionable advice, it can be a little impersonal. It can make it easy […]The post Episode 21: Tragic impacts of cybercrime appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-03-0535 minCYBER24Episode 20: Price tag to protect your health data growing as hackers target your medical recordsWhen you go to the doctor and fill out those forms on the clipboard, well all of that data eventually ends up in digital form. You may not really appreciate just how much health-related data you have in various doctors’ offices, pharmacies, with your insurance company, but hackers find it very valuable. In fact, health-related […]The post Episode 20: Price tag to protect your health data growing as hackers target your medical records appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-02-2628 minCYBER24Episode 19: Dangers of the Dark WebThe internet is widely considered to be a place where you can find, well, access to all human knowledge – good and bad. In reality, what most of us think of as the World Wide Web, accounts for only about four percent of what the internet really is. You have probably heard of the other […]The post Episode 19: Dangers of the Dark Web appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-02-2032 minCYBER24Episode 18: Digital ForensicsOnce upon a time, detectives in long trench coats would step inside the police tape, look at the scene of a crime and find just the clue they were looking for… at least that’s how it worked on television crime shows. Today, turn on any one of the CSI programs (or any other show of […]The post Episode 18: Digital Forensics appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-02-1337 minCYBER24Episode 17: Tips to thwart tax fraud and looking out for skimmersAll across the country, millions of American workers are starting to do their taxes. With so many people receiving various tax forms in the mail from their employer and using other sensitive information, this is a time of high opportunity for cybercriminals. In this week’s episode of the CYBER24 podcast, we sit down with Vince […]The post Episode 17: Tips to thwart tax fraud and looking out for skimmers appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-02-0728 minCYBER24Protecting your data during international travelWhen you have a business trip that takes you out of the country, there are a lot of things you don’t want to forget. You need your passport, you need your toiletries, you need the right clothes… and you really need to think about protecting your sensitive data. Like it or not, once you leave […]The post Protecting your data during international travel appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-01-3036 minCYBER24Episode 15 – Protecting your credit after a cyber breachWhen news of a cyber breach breaks, consumers across the country start worrying about whether or not their personal data was exposed and how that could negatively impact their credit. Protecting against damage to your finances is a serious concern and not an altogether uncomplicated process. This week on CYBER24, we sit down with Utah […]The post Episode 15 – Protecting your credit after a cyber breach appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-01-2326 minCYBER24Episode 14: Cyber attacks may have big legal ramifications for unprepared businessesIn this episode: Issues facing businesses – Ransomware, employee negligence, malicious employee revenge, business email compromise. What constitutes a “breach,” as well as Utah’s Protection of Personal Information Act. Creating an Information Security Plan – Being proactive about assessing your company’s assets, risks and management. Creating policies to address them. Breach response – What does […]The post Episode 14: Cyber attacks may have big legal ramifications for unprepared businesses appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-01-1735 minCYBER24Episode 13: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe leads states efforts to meet the threat of cyber attacksCybersecurity issues receive more and more attention as states come to a better understanding of just how much a target they are for hackers. The more data you have, the bigger of a target you are. But many states were slow to adopt robust security measures and many are still behind the curve. During his […]The post Episode 13: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe leads states efforts to meet the threat of cyber attacks appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-01-0932 minCYBER24Episode 12: VLCM Panel Discussion Part 2In part 2 of our panel discussion with four leading cybersecurity experts, we discuss how someone can hire someone to launch a cyber attack on your business that could shut you down. We also discuss where a business should executive should start to address cyber security when there is so many options. Our thanks to […]The post Episode 12: VLCM Panel Discussion Part 2 appeared first on Cyber24.
2018-01-0225 minCYBER24Episode 11: VLCM panel discussion Part 1It may seem odd to talk about some of the hottest trends in cybercrime and cybersecurity. After all these aren’t fashion trends shown off on the catwalks displayed by supermodels. But new types of attacks keep coming as cyber criminals and hackers work to stay a step ahead of investigators and security providers work to […]The post Episode 11: VLCM panel discussion Part 1 appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-12-1930 minCYBER24Episode 10: Victim of a data breach? Don’t become an accomplice to the crimeBy now you likely understand a data breach is a matter of “when” not “if” for your organization. Hopefully you are working to build a culture of cybersecurity within your business and tightening up your security measures themselves. But when something does eventually happen, how do you avoid complicating the situation, legally speaking? This week […]The post Episode 10: Victim of a data breach? Don’t become an accomplice to the crime appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-12-1335 minCYBER24Episode 9: Creating unbreakable passwordsThere was a time when you only had a password for a handful of accounts like you email and your computer login. Those days are long gone. Today, you likely have a password for everything from your Netflix account to your online shopping account to the app you use to order pizza. When you consider […]The post Episode 9: Creating unbreakable passwords appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-12-0634 minCYBER24Episode 8: Cyber insurance gaining popularity as hacks increaseIn this week’s episode of CYBER24, we take a look at some interesting polling information that shows exactly who Americans trust and distrust with their data. But does it make a difference in how we actually behave? We also take a deep dive into the world of cyber insurance with a local expert. Trust no […]The post Episode 8: Cyber insurance gaining popularity as hacks increase appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-11-2841 minCYBER24Episode 7: State cyber team closes vulnerability found by Utah manIn this week's episode of CYBER24, the man in charge of protecting state data and devices talks about the security measures in place that helped the Dept. of Technology Services move quickly to close a vulnerability discovered by a Utah man. We also talk about the value of having cybersecurity expertise with your legal counsel when responding to a cyber incident.The post Episode 7: State cyber team closes vulnerability found by Utah man appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-11-1637 minCYBER24Episode 6: Investigating cybercrime and nabbing the Nigerian prince scammerDo you remember back when you had your first email account and you received an unsolicited email from someone claiming to be a Nigerian prince? It seems like most of America had a similar offer and, sadly, more than a few fell for it. It was one of the earliest phishing schemes.Well, #spoileralert, the person who sent those email wasn’t royalty and his fortune was based solely on the money his victims sent him. But, did you know the Nigerian prince - at least one of them - was brought to justice by Utah law en...
2017-11-0741 minCYBER24Episode 5: Keeping Utah elections secure“I used to think that elections just happen but I can assure you they do not,” says Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, who is designated by the Utah Constitution as the chief elections officer. “It’s a one-time-a-year thing for everyone else, but for my office it is twenty-four-seven, 365 days a year.”The post Episode 5: Keeping Utah elections secure appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-10-3147 minCYBER24Episode 4: Business Email Compromise – Wolf in sheep’s clothingHow many emails do you get a day? Studies show the average American received nearly 100 emails each day and many would say that’s a slow morning at the office. Add to that number each ding for texts, tweets and direct messages, and it’s easy to see why not every message gets your full attention.The post Episode 4: Business Email Compromise – Wolf in sheep’s clothing appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-10-2534 minCYBER24Episode 3 – Internet of ThingsNorth Korea tests US cyber vulnerabilities Authentication, encryption and the padlock on your browser (9:40) Implementation of guidelines to protect US critical infrastructure (22:40) Hackers attacking hospitals, cars and pacemakers – sometimes for profit (30:48) In the third episode of CYBER24, we sit down get a look at the security risks of IoT – or […]The post Episode 3 – Internet of Things appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-10-1838 minCYBER24Episode 2-Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s BusinessFirst, a note of thanks. The premiere episode of CYBER24 debuted to rave reviews and proved there is a desire among business leaders and policy makers to better understand cybersecurity issues. Admittedly, we gave you your money’s worth in episode one. So this week we keep it nice and tight: 35 minutes with a breakdown […]The post Episode 2-Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business appeared first on Cyber24.
2017-10-1035 minCYBER24Episode 1-Simple Steps to Online SafetyIn the premiere episode of CYBER24, we discussed some of the top cybersecurity threats of 2017 with Matt Sorensen, chief information security officer (CISO) with Secuvant, and Sgt. Jeff Plank, a member of the state Cyber Task Force. First, it’s important to know who the bad guys are and what they are after. “With the […]The post Episode 1-Simple Steps to Online Safety appeared first on Cyber24.
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