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GREY Journal Daily News PodcastIs the Cybersecurity Market Ready for a Major ComebackThe RSA Conference in San Francisco attracted a large number of attendees and generated positive sentiments among venture capitalists regarding dealmaking and the IPO market. Notable deals included a $32 billion partnership between Wiz and Alphabet. In 2023, 32 VC-backed cyber startups were acquired, reflecting ongoing activity despite challenges. The acquisition pace slightly lagged behind last year’s high of 105 cyber startups. Investors noted the impact of global conflicts and economic uncertainties but maintained a generally positive outlook. The IPO market remains slow, yet inquiries for potential deals increased. Discussions highlighted AI’s mixed reception in security, with potential for development in the...2025-05-0603 min
Defence Connect Podcast NetworkCONTESTED GROUND: The expanding world of state-sponsored cyber warfareIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Liam Garman welcomes Cyber Daily's David Hollingworth, a cyber security expert and Cyber Uncut podcast host, to unpack the latest in hacking and cyber security in the new era of grey-zone warfare and nation-state cyber attacks. They begin the podcast examining real world examples of warfare-motivated hacking, threat actors for hire, the impact of cyber threats and incidents for nations around the world. They then discuss the differences between "smash-and-grab" ransomware attacks with persistent and embedded state-sponsored cyber attacks. The podcast wraps up examining...2025-02-2138 min
Cyber UncutCONTESTED GROUND: The expanding world of state-sponsored cyber warfareIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Liam Garman welcomes Cyber Daily's David Hollingworth, a cyber security expert and Cyber Uncut podcast host, to unpack the latest in hacking and cyber security in the new era of grey-zone warfare and nation-state cyber attacks. They begin the podcast examining real world examples of warfare-motivated hacking, threat actors for hire, the impact of cyber threats and incidents for nations around the world. They then discuss the differences between "smash-and-grab" ransomware attacks with persistent and embedded state-sponsored cyber attacks. The podcast wraps up examining...2025-02-2038 min
Contested GroundThe expanding world of state-sponsored cyber warfareIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, host Liam Garman welcomes Cyber Daily’s David Hollingworth, a cyber security expert and Cyber Uncut podcast host, to unpack the latest in hacking and cyber security in the new era of grey-zone warfare and nation-state cyber attacks. They begin the podcast examining real world examples of warfare-motivated hacking, threat actors for hire, the impact of cyber threats and incidents for nations around the world. They then discuss the differences between “smash-and-grab” ransomware attacks with persistent and embedded state-sponsored cyber attacks. The podcast wraps up examin...2025-02-1938 min
Hacked dAily08-Feb-2025 Cybersecurity Breaches: Asheville Eye, Google Cloud, and University of The Bahamas HitWelcome to Hacked dAily, the FIRST AI-driven cybersecurity podcast brought to you by the cyber wizards at Cytadel Cyber. For today's episode, we delve into the wacky world of ransomware and employees with loose lips, where your colleague might just be the next biggest security risk. So, Janet from accounting, can we trust you?
In healthcare drama reminiscent of a medical soap opera, multiple institutions including Asheville Eye Associates and Moses-Weitzman are grappling with sizable data breaches. No, it's not Grey's Anatomy – it's just your personal data in the hands of hackers who apparently skipped medical ethics day.
Meanwhile, cloud se...2025-02-0803 min
Cyber Sentinel: Beijing WatchTing's Cyber Tea: China's Hacking Spree Targets Taiwan and US Treasury!This is your Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch podcast.Hey there, I'm Ting, and welcome to Cyber Sentinel: Beijing Watch. Let's dive right into the latest on Chinese cyber activities.Over the past few days, we've seen a significant escalation in cyberattacks from China, particularly targeting Taiwan. According to Taiwan's National Security Bureau, the number of cyberattacks doubled in 2024, reaching a staggering 2.4 million attacks, with most attributed to Chinese state actors[4].These attacks aren't just random; they're sophisticated and targeted. China's hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in Netcom devices and using evasion techniques like living-off-the-land to...2025-01-0902 minGREY Journal Daily News PodcastWill Cyber Monday set new spending records this yearConsumers in the United States are set to spend $13.2 billion on Cyber Monday, representing a 6.1% increase from the previous year. The event, which began in 2005, has expanded into a multi-day shopping phenomenon with big retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart starting their sales ahead of time. The trending period, dubbed Cyber Week, indicates significant consumer engagement despite ongoing inflation. Rising credit card debt drives shoppers to use “buy now, pay later” options. The National Retail Federation forecasts a slowdown in holiday spending growth, estimating an increase of 2.5% to 3.5%. Black Friday sales reached $10.8 billion, a 10.2% increase, while Thanksgiving online sales hit...2024-12-0203 min
The Cyber LawyerGlobal Update on the Response to Dark Patterns: Regulation, Enforcement, and Consumer ProtectionIn this episode of The Cyber Lawyer Podcast, we dive deep into the global regulatory landscape as governments take aim at dark patterns and unfair trading practices. With a focus on recent developments in India, Australia, and Hungary, we explore how regulators are tackling the challenges posed by manipulative digital practices, misinformation, and unfair consumer interactions.
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India’s Stand on Misinformation and Content Removal:Hear about the Indian government’s push for faster action by social media companies to curb misinformation and volatile content. Discover why IT Secretary S Krishnan believes the...2024-11-2109 min
The Political Risk PodcastSpecial Ep: Intangible Risks, Concrete Examples – Infrastructure & State-Sponsored Cyber in Focus, with AnotherDay's Sneha Nichols‑DawdaInfrastructure is on the frontline of so-called ‘grey zone’ tactics used by government-sponsored actors, including cyber-attacks that can be aimed at disruption, theft and corporate espionage, meaning businesses should be vigilant and resilient against the threats. Which is where AnotherDay comes in, as a Gallagher company and specialist crisis and risk management consultancy. Sneha Nichols‑Dawda is a cyber risk consultant at AnotherDay, with a background in cyber security, technology policy and governance, and was previously a researcher at defence and security think-tank The Royal United Services Institute. She has previously appeared in media such as Times Radio and Channe...2024-11-1531 minGREY Journal Daily News PodcastCan You Crack Apples Security Challenge for Up to a Million DollarsApple offers up to $1 million for hackers to identify vulnerabilities in its new Private Cloud Compute servers. The security research challenge aims to enhance protection against cyber threats, focusing on accidental data disclosures, external compromises from user requests, and unauthorized access. Apple provides a Private Cloud Compute Security Guide to assist potential participants and confirms that internal experts conducted security tests before launching Apple Intelligence. Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-3001 min
Cyber UncutCONTESTED GROUND: Irregular operations in Afghanistan and grey zone warfare in the APAC region, with MAJGEN (Ret’d) Gus McLachlanIn this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Major General (Ret’d) Gus McLachlan, former Commander Forces Command, joins hosts Major General (Ret’d) Dr Marcus Thompson and Liam Garman to unpack modern asymmetrical warfare: from the Taliban in Afghanistan to Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the Philippine Sea, and even how social media is spurring political divisions. The podcast begins by analysing what grey zone warfare looks like in the modern geopolitical environment, from resource competition to militarisation of civilian capabilities to compel an adversary beneath the threshold of armed conflict. The trio then discuss lessons from the...2024-09-1228 minGREY Journal Daily News PodcastHow Malicious Actors Are Exploiting a Major Global Tech OutageOn Sunday, July 21, 2024, global tech disruptions occurred due to a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike. Malicious actors took advantage by launching phishing schemes, impersonating CrowdStrike employees to deceive affected individuals. Authorities emphasized verifying the legitimacy of any assistance offers. The UK Cyber Security Center reported a rise in phishing attempts, while Microsoft disclosed that 8.5 million Windows devices were impacted. Airlines faced significant disruptions, leading to thousands of flight cancellations globally. Health care systems experienced clinic closures and canceled surgeries. Experts criticized CrowdStrike's testing procedures and raised concerns about the dependency on American technology. Gartner analyst Eric Grenier...2024-07-2103 minGREY Journal Daily News PodcastAirlines Struggle to Recover After Major Tech OutageOn July 20, 2024, transport providers, businesses, and governments worked to restore systems after a global tech outage, severely impacting the air travel sector. Thousands of flights were canceled, and airports faced check-in and security issues. The disruption stemmed from a faulty Microsoft Windows update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, not a security incident. Heathrow and Berlin Airports reported system recoveries, with some ongoing cancellations, while hospitals like Schleswig-Holstein University Hospital in Germany experienced significant impacts, canceling elective surgeries. UK airports like Gatwick and Manchester faced manual check-ins, leading to potential cancellations. Britain's National Cyber Security Center warned of phishing risks. In...2024-07-2003 min
Cyber Chats & Chill4. Jonas Lejon - vad är hacking?I denna veckas extra långa avsnitt djupdyker vi i det ofta missförstådda området hacking. Vad är det, egentligen?Till vår hjälp har vi förmånen att välkomna Jonas Lejon, expert inom cybersäkerhet med bakgrund från FRA och Försvarsmakten att slå sig ner i vår cyberhörna. Med Jonas expertis reder vi ut olika spännande aspekter inom hacking, inklusive etisk hacking, hacktivism och koncepten white, grey och black hat hacking. Ett särskilt intressant ögonblick uppstår när vi frågar o...2024-04-1547 min
Grey DynamicsSenior CIA Ops Officer John Atwell on Culture Change, Working with Five Eyes and Career Advice - Episode 48Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! Today, we are talking to John Atwell. John spent over twenty-three years of experience in operational and analysis roles at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Since leaving the agency, John has spent time as a consultant, become a columnist for the Haiwaii-Tribune Herald, became editor of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers and a college lecturer at Haiwaii Community College. We discussed the culture shift in CIA after 9/11, views on allied and adversarial agencies around the world, advice for a career in intelligence and much more.Find...2024-03-2247 min
RealTime CyberDigital Forensics Examiner ExaminedPhillip Hinders is a Digital Forensics examiner for the State of Ohio. He supported cybersecurity incident response efforts for the State of Ohio before working as a digital forensics examiner supporting law enforcement, mainly conducting digital forensics with tools like Cellebrite and Grey Key. 2024-03-2030 min
Grey DynamicsFrom the Defence Human Intelligence Unit to Recruitment with Mack - Episode 43Welcome back to the Grey Dynamics Podcast! This week, we are talking to Mack! Mack is a former British Army Infantryman and Team Leader. He then went on to be recruited as an Intelligence Officer in the tri-service Defence Human Intelligence Unit (DHU). After leaving the armed forces, Mack became a recruiter. Spending some time working in the Private Equity space, before joining cyber specialists Trident Search, where he is now. We discussed transitioning from infantry to intelligence, Mack's time in DHU combatting the Islamic State, the importance of culture in the work environment and much more.2023-12-2256 min
The First Mint Podcast238 - Disney Pinnacle, NHL Cyber Monday, Retail Theft, Grey Cup, and a BIG ANNOUNCEMENTFirst of all, happy thanksgiving to all our American listeners! After missing last week, we're back to review the launch of Disney Pinnacle from Dapper Labs, the NHL's Cyber Monday deal, the Canadian Grey Cup, and a major announcement regarding the future of the podcast.
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Kids robbing stores
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Zoo LogicWorld's First Female Conservation Cyber TrackerAs the executive director of the Community Conservation Fund for Africa or CCFA, Taryn Gillson works to help build community development through funding generated by ecotourism. Their goal is to assist communities participating in and benefiting from conservation. CCFA is the foundation of the ecotourism leading experts at Mantis following their merger with hotel management giant, Accor. Even more interesting is Taryn's status as a cyber tracker evaluator, the first female in the world to earn such status from the conservation software organization. Cyber tracker's original goal was to preserve and celebrate the dying science and skill of animal t...2023-09-0727 min
The Backup Wrap-UpCyber expert not happy with state of cybersecurity todayThis week we talk with Eric Jeffery, a cybersecurity SE and host of the Cyber Security Grey Beard podcast, and he is just a little miffed about how organizations are responding to cyber attacks today. It's not so much about how they respond to the attack itself; it's how they communicate what happened to the public – if at all. He's submitting what happened at the LA Unified School District as his case in point. He's a bit fired up, so this will be a fun one. 2023-06-1256 min
The Circuit Magazine PodcastGrey Professionals in EP | Live Round Table at Samaritan Protective ServicesDoes being 'Grey' mean you keep your opinions to yourself until someone is in danger? Does being 'Grey' mean not compromising OpSec at all times? What about keeping the Principal 'Grey'? We took the 'Grey Professional' in some fascinating directions at an in-person round table discussion in Virginia hosted by Samaritan Protective Services ahead of the Physical Cyber Convergence Forum where we specifically recorded our discussion and findings for you, the community. This is a different format to our usual podcast but the thematic style remains the same but with some amazing round table participants:...2023-05-261h 00
Conversations That MatterEp 444 - Grey Zone Warfare Guest: Calvin ChrustieEp 444 - Grey Zone Warfare
Guest: Calvin Chrustie
By Stuart McNish
According to “On Track,'' the magazine published by the CDA (Conference of Defence Associations) Institute, “hybrid warfare,” also known as grey zone conflict or unrestricted warfare, is a real and present danger.
“On Track” states that “these are just three terms used to describe the same phenomenon – multi-faceted attacks against a country that have serious implications for its national security and defence institutions. They may include military elements, but may also be mounted using cyber tools, public and...2023-05-0123 min
Razorwire Cyber SecurityDefence in Depth: Strengthening your Cyber Security StrategyWelcome back to the show! In this episode of the Razorwire podcast, I have the pleasure of discussing defence in depth with Razorthorn’s own illustrious consultants, Jamie Hayward and Tom Mills. During our conversation, we talked about the increasing number of tools and solutions available, the perils of ‘reactive’ budget allocation, as well as the changes we’re seeing in the industry and within our clients’ requirements. We also highlighted the need for a holistic approach to defence in depth, the importance of cyber threat intelligence, and the growing requirement for continuous security assurance.Listen to t...2023-04-1247 min
Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyThe Cyberwar Did Not Begin with Cyber Pearl Harbor (Repost)Original Air Date 4/2/2022 Today we take a look at the modern reality of cyber war. It's not the mass destruction of attacks that were imagined to look like a "Cyber Pearl Harbor" but the much more subtle cyber attacks that often fly under the radar and live in the grey area in attempts to inflict harm without provoking counterattack. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Get AD FREE Shows and Bonus Content) S...2023-04-051h 19
Cyber Security Grey Beard®S4S3 State of Ransomware in Cyber Security - Interview by AlgoSecDiscussion with AlgoSec around ransomware based off of the Extrahop Cyber Confidence Index 2022. I cover numerous questions about what organizations are doing today and what they should change to improve cyber defenses. The crux of this study shows the cognitive dissonance of cyber security leaders and IT decision makers. They believe one thing whereas the evidence completely contradicts what they say.Visit this link to learn more about Network Security in Cloud, Cloud Application Networks, and Application Network Security.Visit this link to learn more about Firewall Management tooling, Firewall Management Policy, and Firewall Management Services.Vis...2022-11-0928 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E10 Cyber Security Attacks in the News Summer 2022In this episode I discuss cyber-attacks in the Summer of 2022. I’ll review who was attacked, its impact, and the aftermath. While I would love to go into the technical details about the attacks, that data becomes harder and harder to find with each breach and news release. Victims are tight lipped and apparently being told more and more to not share technical details. We know that both China and Russia have increased cyber-attacks due to global tension in Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) and Ukraine. I am certain there have been many, many, more that we are not hearing...2022-09-2116 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E9 Online Cyber Security Tools and Building Lab EnvironmentsThis episode covers online tools and lab environments that cyber security students and early professionals can use to learn and increase technical skills. While these environments are usually meant for those that want to get very deep with the technical side of cyber security, non-technical folks can certainly use these as well. The tools/trainings go as deep as the user wants. I also go over building a lab at home using Virtual Box or VMWare. I also provide insight and recommendations for building a Cloud based lab environment in Azure or AWS. This episode came out of comments made...2022-09-1417 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E8 Interview with Adrianus Warmenhoven - Cyber Security and NordVPNIn this episode I spend 30-minutes talking with Adrianus Warmenhoven, Defensive Strategist at Nordvpn. We dove into virtual private networks (VPN) and networking. Hear how VPN's work, when to use them and why. We discuss real-world examples and talk security stories as well as some cyber security history.Send comments, questions, and episode ideas to: cybergreybeard@gmail.com NordVPNRFC1918Tim Berners-LeeOSINT Tools – Open-Source Intelligence ToolingFor those interested in supporting Josh, my mentee looking to relocate to Canada and study cyber security, please visit GiveSendGo. Support the show2022-09-0730 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E7 Red Team, Blue Team, Purple Team in the Cyber Security RealmHere I talk about different avenues within cyber security. We use terms such as red team, blue team, and purple team when discussing offense, defense, and a merger of the two. I’ll go over different technologies, teams that cover each of these areas and jobs that involve each team. We have these teams and terms due to the size and complexity of the overall cyber security profession. This episode provides a lot of insight on technologies and jobs to help listeners better focus on their cyber security journey.Send comments, questions, and episode ideas to: cybergreybeard@gmail...2022-08-3124 min
To The Point - CybersecurityUnderstanding Today’s Volunteer Cyber Army: Cyber Chaos and/or Cyber War? With Stefan SoesantoJoining the podcast this week is Stefan Soesanto, Senior Researcher in the Cyberdefense Project with the Risk and Resilience Team at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich. He recently authored the excellent research report “IT Army of Ukraine” that examined in detail how it was stood up out of necessity for what many have called the ‘first cyberwar’. Yet for an IT army that is neither truly military or civilian and largely operating in the grey, how do you manage a globally dispersed, largely volunteer ‘cyber army’ more than 300k strong? Stefan provides insights from his extensive re...2022-08-3048 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E6 Getting More from Your Cyber Security EmployerThis episodes has me talking about how employees can get enhanced benefits from their employer. Most people figure salary is the only thing that matters from when it comes to the benefits of working. This is a major mistake. Healthcare alone can potentially bring thousands of dollars per year in additional compensation and companies vary greatly in this area. 401(k) programs have the potential of financially beating healthcare benefits depending on your salary, contribution, and company match program. Does your employer treat you right with travel arrangements and expenses? How about gym memberships or mass transit reimbursements? Listen on and find...2022-08-2426 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E5 Interview with Perry Carpenter of KnowBe4 - Cyber Security Awareness TrainingConversation with Perry Carpenter, C | CISO, MSIA, who currently serves as chief evangelist and strategy officer for KnowBe4, the world’s most popular security awareness and simulated phishing platform. Perry and I talked about the history of KnowBe4, his journey in cyber security, what students and early professionals can study to succeed in social engineering among other topics. Perry talks about his background and how he took his Arts and Science education to become an extremely successful cyber security professional. Perry gives advice on what he looks for in hiring early professionals.Please make sure to send quest...2022-08-1730 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4S2 AlgoSec Interview: Aplication Security for Cyber Security ProfessionalsPodcast sponsored by AlgoSec where I discuss how applications impact network and security engineers. This was a 1:1 conversation between me as an SME with a marketing leader at AlgoSec. You can find the full video interview here. This topic provides detail on challenges experienced by network and security engineers related to applications and application security. We talk about a business focus and the need for network and security engineers to know and focus on more than packets and protocols. Visit this link for a blog post associated with this discussion. Visit this link to learn more about a...2022-08-1020 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E4 Getting Deep with Cyber Security ApplicationsIn this episode, I discuss the detail and complexity inherent with software solutions including specific jobs that relate to cyber security applications. Many of us tend to think that software is only skin deep. In reality, applications go from involved to intricate to MASSIVELY COMPLEX. Too often I’ve engaged with projects where I figure, oh, it’s a software program, no big deal. Then I get surprised by the depth, detail, and breadth of the product. Listen in and hear about all of the jobs tied to cyber security applications and the ancillary components related to them. C...2022-08-0319 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E3 Interview with W. Curtis Preston aka Mr. Backup - Backups, HA/DR and Cyber SecurityIn this episode I step away from my normal monologue style to interview a renowned guest, W. Curtis Preston. Curtis, the Chief Technical Evangalist at Druva, is also known as Mr. Backup. Curtis runs his own website, Backup Central dot com with his own Podcast called Restore It All. He also participates in the No Hardware Required Podcast for Druva. Curtis and I discuss the relationship between backups and cyber security. He also shares his professional journey and offers advice to students and early professionals related to their professional future. Please make sure to send ques...2022-07-2728 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E2 Cyber Security Con Game - Online ScamThis episode goes into great detail about a timeshare scam that directly targeted me. I tell the story along with detailed steps the con artists took to try and make me their victim. I provide steps taken to PROVE they were liars and thieves. I conclude with 12 critical steps everyone should implement that will protect them from online scams. We are all at risk to con artists through phone, text, and email. Knowledge is power and this episode empowers my listeners with critical data required to protect themselves and their loved ones.For those interested in supporting Josh...2022-07-2018 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4E1 Starting a New Cyber Security JobIn this episode I discuss how to start a new cyber security job. I talk about emotions associated with starting over, fear, stress, anxiety, excitement, and joy, among others. I touch on topics around people, processes and technology at the company. This episode discusses change and how to deal with it. Starting a new job happens to nearly every employee and it is important to know you are not alone and that the challenges with starting over are universal. Herein I discuss what to focus on, what to look for, and what to look out for.For those...2022-07-1321 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S4S1 MSS Forum Phoenix - Understanding Today’s Network Security ChallengesBrief introduction to Season 4 - July 2022-Sept 2022 and then the full session I presented at for the MSS Forum in Phoenix on May 12, 2022. The topic covers today's cyber security networking challenges. I offer recommendations for solutions and provide advice on where security professionals can focus. If you want a copy of the deck I used, send an email to cybergreybeard@gmail.com.Please donate to my Cyber Security mentee, Josh GbemisolaThe Cuckoo's EggThe Phoenix ProjectIBM Cost of a Data BreachMSS Forum PhoenixAlgoSecSupport the show2022-06-1532 min
The Get Cyber Resilient ShowEp 100 | True cybercrimes and the evolution of the Lazarus Hacking Group - with Geoff White, Author, and Investigative JournalistGeoff White, speaker, investigative journalist, author of The Lazarus Heist and co-creator of the Lazarus Heist podcast, joins the show this week to take us on his journey of going behind the news articles and unpacking some of the biggest cyber events of the past few decades.
Geoff talks to the origins and evolution of the Lazarus Hacking Group and the impacts of their biggest cyber heists, how cyberattacks still sit in a grey area of warfare, the future of cybercrime including its impact on the Metaverse, how AI and facial recognition are solving crimes, and gives...2022-06-0638 min
Broker Daily Podcast NetworkMORTGAGE AND FINANCE LEADER SPECIAL EPISODE: Why brokers need to heed PM’s warning regarding Russian cyber-attack reprisalsIn this special episode, Momentum Media director Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, former head of the Department of Defence’s Information Warfare Division, discuss Russia’s history of cyber war and how this vector will continue to shape peace and conflict in the future. After discussing a recent opinion piece penned by MAJGEN (Ret’d) Thompson in The Australian Financial Review regarding Russia’s history of cyber and information warfare, the duo outline the necessity of ensuring Australian businesses are prepared for cyber attacks and the weaponisation of the digital world. Tune in to...2022-03-0942 min
The Adviser Podcast NetworkIn Focus: Why brokers need to heed PM’s warning regarding Russian cyber-attack reprisalsIn this special episode, Momentum Media director Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, inaugural head of information warfare for the Australian Defence Force, discuss Russia’s history of cyber war and how this vector will continue to shape peace and conflict in the future. After discussing a recent opinion piece penned by MAJGEN (Ret’d) Thompson in The Australian Financial Review regarding Russia’s history of cyber and information warfare, the duo outline the necessity of ensuring Australian businesses are prepared for cyber attacks and the weaponisation of the digital world. Tune in to find out:2022-03-0942 min
Lawyers Weekly Podcast NetworkWhy lawyers need to heed PM’s warning regarding Russian cyber-attack reprisalsIn this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, CyberSecurity Connect director Phil Tarrant and MAJGEN (Ret’d) Marcus Thompson, former head of the Department of Defence’s Information Warfare Division, discuss Russia’s history of cyber war and how this vector will continue to shape peace and conflict in the future. The pair begin by discussing MAJGEN (Ret’d) Thompson’s recent opinion piece in The Australian Financial Review, which dives into Russia’s history of cyber and information warfare. In his piece, he argues that Australia must better prepare itself for cyber attacks, which will be weapo...2022-03-0941 min
DropTheDis AugustaDecoding "Cyber City" w/ Michael ShafferToday: Michael Shaffer, the Executive Vice President over Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development at the Georgia Cyber Center with Augusta University. Michael has been with Augusta University since 2012 - before it was Augusta University! - and has been instrumental in the development of the Georgia Cyber Center.His specialty seems to be growing community and not only seeing great opportunities, but also executing them! This is a fantastic conversation for anyone interested in downtown Augusta's development and in what is going on with Cyber.
It's hard to find the best ways to beep up with him because he is often...2021-12-1254 min
DropTheDis AugustaDecoding "Cyber City" w/ Michael ShafferToday: Michael Shaffer, the Executive Vice President over Strategic Partnerships and Economic Development at the Georgia Cyber Center with Augusta University. Michael has been with Augusta University since 2012 - before it was Augusta University! - and has been instrumental in the development of the Georgia Cyber Center.His specialty seems to be growing community and not only seeing great opportunities, but also executing them! This is a fantastic conversation for anyone interested in downtown Augusta's development and in what is going on with Cyber.
It's hard to find the best ways to beep up with him because...2021-12-1254 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S3S4 A Job is Just a Job - The Vaccine MandateMany people are threatened with losing their jobs or violating their conscience. This episode talks about how you are not alone. I talk about standing up for what you believe in. Swim upstream if that's for you. Do not "go along to get along" if that does not comport with your values. Stand up. Be strong. Leave your employer if they force you to violate your beliefs. Do not feel the need to justify yourself. An employer is an employer, nothing more. There are firms out there that align with your beliefs and moral fortitude, find them if that's in your be...2021-11-1811 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S3S3 Infosec Inspire Conference: Working with HR, L&D to drive training resultsFireside chat with Garrettson Blight, Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton led by Kate Rodgers, Director of Brand at Infosec virtually on October 19, 2021. We discussed learning and development opportunities in our organizations and how important it is for employees. Salary is only a single benefit to employment. Learning and development along with healthcare comes in second for many professionals. We discuss how employees can take advantage of training in the workplace. "We need to appeal to the staffs, they have lot of other options." - Garrettson Blight, Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton.Support the show2021-11-1035 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S3E10 Cyber Security Attacks in the NewsIn this episode I talk about high profile cyber-attacks in the Spring and Summer of 2021. I’ll review who was attacked, what the attack involved, it’s impact, the aftermath, and how it affected the economy. Sign up for NewsBits from SANS at https://www.sans.org/newsletters/newsbites/ Review Security Intelligence periodically: https://securityintelligence.com/Security Magazine offers solid content: https://www.securitymagazine.com/Executive Order 14208: https://www.cisa.gov/executive-order-improving-nations-cybersecurityWe are at War, Cyber War: https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96125-we-are-at-war-a-cyber-war16 Sectors off limits: https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2021/06/17/biden-says-16-sector...2021-10-0621 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S3E9 Cyber Security Incident Response PlanningIn this episode I talk about incident response plans, what they are, why they are important and how to create one. NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has a fabulous document entitled Computer Security Incident Handling Guide, Special Publication 800-61 Rev. 2. This document prescribes key data for incident response plans. In this episode I’ll review key components of this document and how and why these components play a key role in cyber security incident response planning. https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-61r2.pdf Support the show2021-09-2922 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S3E8 Cyber Security Stories - Real World ExamplesIn this episode I talk about real situations I’ve experienced. I won’t name companies, only industry and relative geography so as not to expose any entities. Some of these are more egregious than others, all are good learning experiences, for early as well as experienced professionals. Many look to join Cyber Security and wonder what it’s really like out there, these tales should provide some insight to that curiosity. I encourage each of you to think of solutions to these problems. While I give some throughout the episode, there are many ways to solve problems. ...2021-09-2223 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S3E7 Interviewing and Presenting as a Cyber Security ProfessionalWhile this podcast focuses on cyber security professionals, this episode provides general and wide-ranging interviewing and presentation tips. The discussion goes into detail about how and why we communicate and then provides examples and performance tips. Later there are examples, and recommendations for how to interview, present, and speak publicly overall. I give suggested questions to ask interviewers and provide information on delivering more engaging and successful presentations. I also give a handful of tips on speaking and presenting virtually including how to handle the camera, backgrounds, and suggestions for dress. This episode delivers real world tips for elevating profe...2021-09-1525 min
Security Insights - Cybersecurity for Real-World Workplaces15 Minutes Could Save You Money On Your Cyber Insurance!Host Adrian Vernon, VP of Product Managment Chris Goettl, and Chief Security Officer Daniel Spicer give you the rundown on everything Cyber Insurance! The conversation includes:What Cyber Insurance covers and why it's importantWhat you need to know to be prepared for your conversation with a brokerHow to save MONEY on your planThe Cyber Insurance grey area and avoiding finesJoin the conversation online on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/Ivanti)2021-09-1313 minCyber Security Grey Beard®S3S2 Business and Emotional Skills for Tomorrow's CISO - Live at the MSS LA 2021Audio recording of session at MSS Forum LA on June 30th, 2021. Group discussion lead by Phelim Rowe of CTG Intelligence. We review the top "post holder" and go into depth around who has responsibility for cyber security in an organization. I was pleased to join Richard Staynings, Shawn Kohrman, Ashwin Krishnan, and Louis Arul-Doss on this round table discussion.You can watch the Zoom recording on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvqbOMiTmELook out for an MSS Forum in your area. I've spoken at L.A., Denver, and Phoenix and look...2021-09-0839 min