Shows
SilverLining ILSilverLining Episode 44: Gaining cloud security knowledge & certification - Part 2Guest: David W. Schropfer
Guest Title: Host of DIY Cyber Guy Podcast
Abstract:
Many IT & security professionals are asking what Is the best way to enter the world of cloud computing. In this episode we continue our conversation with David W. Schropfer from DIY cyber guy about the cloud computing career paths
2021-12-2225 min
SilverLining ILSilverLining Episode 43: Gaining cloud security knowledge & certificationGuest: David W. Schropfer
Guest Title: Host of DIY Cyber Guy Podcast
Abstract:
Many IT & security professionals are asking what Is the best way to enter the world of cloud computing. In this episode we had the privilege of cooperating with David W. Schropfer from the successful podcast DIY cyber guy to discuss the career paths that are relevant for beginners or experienced professionals who wish to explore how cloud computing can promote their career.2021-12-0825 min
DIY Cyber GuyYou Are On The Front Lines Of A Cyber War, And It Just EscalatedRansomware has become a mature industry, and it is waging war on vulnerable companies with cash in the bank. Find out what you can do, with cybersecurity expert and @CybriUSA CEO, Konstantine Zuckerman.2021-06-1425 minDIY Cyber GuyHow to Detect Data TamperingRansomware is increasing, and it is the worst form of data tampering. Find out new ways to understand, detect, and prevent data tampering before it impacts your home or your office.2021-06-1020 minDIY Cyber Guy#48 - Five Steps to Landing Your First Cybersecurity JobExperienced developer and educator Bobby Davis, Jr. simplifies the process of landing your first cybersecurity job in 5 simple steps.2021-04-2015 minDIY Cyber GuyHow SMB's Can Be More Productive and Resilient Using the CloudLearn how your small or medium-size business can be more productive and resilient using the cloud.2021-04-0627 minDIY Cyber GuyHow to Get Your First Cloud-Security CertificationLearn how to Get your first cloud-security certification to start your career in Cybersecurity!2021-03-2926 minDIY Cyber GuyHow to Get a Job in CybersecurityLearn how to get a job in cybersecurity from cybersecurity head-hunter Martin Burnett.2021-03-2623 minDIY Cyber GuyHow to Make a Cybersecurity Game Plan in 15 MinutesYou open your laptop, and find that you have been locked out by ransomware. Do you have a plan? If not, learn how to make one in as little as 15 minutes.2021-03-2235 minDIY Cyber Guy#43 - What is The Little Bird in Your Macbook?A new Malware package named Silver Sparrow is infecting *all* Macbooks, not just the new 'M1 Chip' Macbooks. Find out more on episode 43 of @DIYcyberguy with Intelligence Analyst Brian Donohue from the security firm Red Canary.2021-03-0113 minDIY Cyber Guy#42 - The Hack, Non-Hack, at ClubhouseThe reported Clubhouse app 'hack' was not a hack at all. Find out why they were banned in China.2021-02-2623 minDIY Cyber Guy#41 - How To Easily Secure Your Wordpress SiteWordPress sites can be easily exploited by hackers. If you own one of the 455M WordPress sites worldwide, find out how to protect your site on this episode of @DIYcyberguy.2021-01-1424 minDIY Cyber Guy#40 - New Ways Hackers are Attacking Online Shopping Sites - How to Easily Stay SafeDon't let hackers steal your credit card information. Find out the latest hacker traps, and how to avoid them while shopping online with Cyber Threat Expert Steve Ginty.2020-12-2122 minDIY Cyber Guy#39 - Computerized Voting Machines are Safe and Secure. Period. The computers that we use to count votes in America are safe and secure. Hear why from cyber-warfare expert Jonathan Couch.2020-10-2723 minDIY Cyber Guy#38 - Easily Secure Your Data Like the ProfessionalsBacking up your data is critical, whether you are running a business or running a household. In this episode, find out how to get help - who to call and what to ask, with cybersecurity expert Mohit Tiwari, CEO of Symmetry Systems.2020-10-2317 minDIY Cyber Guy#37 - Text-Message Security Codes No Longer "Good Enough"Understand the problem with a security code through a text message, and what to do about it.2020-10-1917 minDIY Cyber Guy#36 - Abandoned Apps: The Back Door To Your Mobile PhoneYou probably have apps on your phone that are no longer being patched for security vulnerabilities. These abandoned apps put you at risk. Find out what to do on episode #36 of @DIYcyberguy with cybersecurity expert Joe Carson, author of Cybersecurity for Dummies.2020-09-2900 min
What keeps you up at night? (audio feed)What keeps DIY Cyber Guy, David Schropfer up at night?David Schropfer is CEO of Anchor ID, a company using mobile technology to change authentication as we know it. David built an $85M cellular business in the late 1990’s, then a $90M VoIP business in the mid 2000’s. More recently, he helped large companies build their mobile strategy leveraging the security and technology available in smartphones when he launched AnchorID. When he’s not David a regular keynote speaker and panelist at industry conferences, David has authored five books including his latest, “Digital Habits, 5 Simple Tips to Help Keep You and Your Information Safe Online Everyday,” available at Amazon.com and Ba...2020-09-1404 min
What keeps you up at night?What keeps DIY Cyber Guy, David Schropfer up at night?David Schropfer is CEO of Anchor ID, a company using mobile technology to change authentication as we know it. David built an $85M cellular business in the late 1990’s, then a $90M VoIP business in the mid 2000’s. More recently, he helped large companies build their mobile strategy leveraging the security and technology available in smartphones when he launched AnchorID. When he’s not David a regular keynote speaker and panelist at industry conferences, David has authored five books including his latest, “Digital Habits, 5 Simple Tips to Help Keep You and Your Information Safe Online Everyday,” available at Amazon.com and Ba...2020-09-1404 minDIY Cyber Guy#35 – Do You Have Surveillance Malware On Your Smartphone?What is 'surveillance-ware?' Why is it bad, and how do you remove it from your smartphone? Find out on this episode of DIY Cyber Guy.2020-09-0800 minDIY Cyber Guy#34 – Like Problem Solving? Try a Little CodingSoftware development sounds daunting, but taking the first step to learning how to code is easier than you think. Find out how on this episode of @DIYcyberguy2020-04-2100 minDIY Cyber Guy#33 - Hackers Exploiting Covid19 - Keep Your Business ProtectedHackers have never been more depraved - attacking hospitals and labs that are fighting Covid19. Learn valuable tips on how protect your home or your business with Konstantine Zuckerman, CEO of Cybri.2020-04-1600 minDIY Cyber Guy#32 - Deep Fakes - Protect Yourself and Your KidsImages of you and your kids can be manipulated and exploited - how to remove these images from the internet.2019-11-1500 minDIY Cyber Guy#31 - What You Need to Know About Access To Your Private Network CamerasMore than 500 police departments across the USA have partnered with Ring Doorbell (an Amazon Company) to create a new kind of widespread surveillance system. What you need to know, and what to do about it.2019-11-0100 minDIY Cyber Guy#30 - Serious Issue with New Macbook OS 'Catalina'Over 200 apps are breaking in the new mac operating system, 'Catalina.' Easiest fix: simply do NOT upgrade to Catalina until the problem is solved.2019-10-1400 minDIY Cyber Guy#29 - iPhone Users May NOT Want to Upgrade to iOS 13If you share reminders and to-do lists in the iPhone app called 'Reminders,' there are two important reasons why you may *not* want to upgrade to the new iOS13, yet. Also, an update on iOS13 security issues.2019-09-2000 minDIY Cyber Guy#28 - The 'Common Sense Media' of Digital Literacy, with David Ryan PolgarFinally, the beginning of a set of standards for the digital age that is as easy to use as “Common Sense Media.” The DQ Institute this week launched the DQ Global Standards Report 2019 which is the world’s first attempt to define a global standard for digital literacy, skills and readiness across the education and technology sectors. With Digital Citizenship Expert David Ryan Polgar.2019-04-0500 minDIY Cyber Guy#27 - How Teens are Digitally Targeted, and What To Do About It, with Denise DeRosaRecently a letter signed by 50 psychologists was sent to the American Psychological Association (APA) accusing psychologists working at tech companies of using “hidden manipulation techniques” and asks the APA to take an ethical stand on behalf of kids. Is this malicious intent on the part of tech giants, or is it just a design that worked too well? Here to talk about this today is Denise Lisi DeRosa, an online safety consultant, speaker and the Founder of Cyber Sensible.2019-02-2200 minDIY Cyber Guy#26 - How Small Companies Prevent Cyber AttacksCan you imagine having to tell your customers that the product they bought from you is gone? Their account is gone? Their data is gone? Would your business survive? Exactly that happened to a a company called VFEmail this week. How can you make sure your small business - or your home - is doing the basics to prevent critical loss? Our guest is cybersecurity expert Dr. Dale Meyerrose, President of the The MeyerRose Group.2019-02-1900 minDIY Cyber Guy#25 - Stealing your Credit Card at the Gas Pump, with Scott Schober In this episode, we tell you about the rise of a new kind of credit card skimmer that can steal your credit card number at the gas pump. But this is different in two ways: it is inside the pump so you cannot see it, and the stolen cards are retrieved via Bluetooth which is easier for the thief. This hack is spreading fast because the clock is ticking on the hackers. Our guest is cybersecurity expert Scott Schober.2018-11-0800 minDIY Cyber Guy#24 - Advising Russia and China on Blockchain, with George GoogninIn this episode, we discuss the worldwide impact of blockchain from the perspective of a person who advises governments – George Goognin. George is a Board Member of the Mile Unity Foundation, which educates governments and enterprises on how to apply blockchain technologies. George is the co-founder of peer to peer loan system Karma, and he is vice chairman of the Russian Parliament Blockchain Experts Chamber. He is *not* a Russian government official, be he is an advisor to the governments of Russia, China, South Korea and others.2018-10-1900 minDIY Cyber GuyWhy You are Vulnerable to the Hack That Exposed the DNC, with John CzupakSpear phishing. It's when a hacker crafts an email or social media post designed to get you to click a link or open an attachment. And it is the most prevalent threat to both business and personal computers today. According to the FBI, it is also the method that hackers used to create the infamous hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 Presidential election. Find out what you can do about this and other threats with my guest, John Czupak- President and CEO of ThreatQuotient,2018-08-1500 minDIY Cyber GuyThe Reddit Hack - What You Need to Do Right Now, with Richard BarbieriAnother major hack is in the news; this time it is Reddit. If you have a username and password on Reddit, even if you have been using a pseudonym, listen to this episode for tips and tactics to keep yourself safe online.2018-08-0900 minDIY Cyber GuyWhat You Need to Know Before You Test Your DNA, with Jules PolonetskyDo you want to find our more about your family history by doing a DNA test, or maybe you want to give a DNA test as a gift? You need to know which testing companies protect your DNA data (and which do not)! Our special guest is Jules Polonetsky, CEO of the Future of Privacy Forum. 2018-08-0700 minDIY Cyber GuyWhen is a Coin NOT a Coin? Avoiding ICO Pitfalls, with Diana AdachiWhat's The Difference Between Cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings? The answer may surprise you. Listen to Blockchain compliance expert Diana Adachi before turning your money into ether!2018-08-0300 minDIY Cyber GuyBlockchain - What Everyone Must Know, with Technology Expert Ari ZoldanBlockchain could have as great an impact on communication and culture as the Internet itself. Find out why, and what you need to know about blockchain, with technology expert Ari Zoldan.2018-07-1900 minDIY Cyber GuyAvoiding The Hacks That Kill Companies Like Yours, with Cybersecurity Expert Peter ClayDid you know that 60% of small businesses that get hacked go out of business in less than 6 months? It's true, and it's avoidable. Listen to expert tips from cybersecurity guru Peter Clay.2018-07-1600 minDIY Cyber GuyWhy Blockchain Is Safe, But Cryptocurrencies Are Not, with Dr. Serhii YelchenkoThe most vulnerable part of cryptocurrency is blockchain, its the individual's private key. How do you protect yours, and how do you keep hackers from staling your funds? Listen to this episode for expert advice from blockchain expert Dr. Serhii Yelchenko.2018-07-1300 minDIY Cyber GuyHow to Avoid Electronics that Spy on You, with Dr. Chris PiersonThis week on DIY Cyber Guy, my guest is cybersecurity and privacy expert Dr. Chris Pierson. We look at a recent Amazon Dot vulnerability that sent out 16-second recordings of conversations in people’s homes. Also, hackers figure out how to easily use an expired hotel room key to actually make a master key - we will tell you how to check to make sure your hotel is safe before you check in.2018-06-2100 minDIY Cyber GuyRansomware Successfully Attacking CitiesRansomware. It is the virus that actually makes money for the attacker. At first, it was randomly deployed, just like the nuisance viruses of the past, indiscriminately finding victims through phishing and spoofed websites. But the game is changing, as the Georgia cities of Atlanta and Savanna found out the hard way. Special Guest, Cybersecurity expert and Mile2 Cybersecurity Trainer, Michael Kaplan.2018-05-3000 minDIY Cyber GuyIf You Don’t Pay For the Product, You ARE the ProductCompanies that offer free services, like Facebook and Twitter, are for-profit companies. So where is the profit if the service is free? It could be in an 'upsell' product, like LinkedIn, which means that some useful features are not available in the free version of the product and require a subscription fee to access. Another common profit model is to collect and sell your data, which is one of the ways Facebook makes money. My guest to discuss this issue, and many more, is Dan Lohrmann, Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Chief Strategist for Security Mentor Inc. and an i...2018-05-1400 minDIY Cyber GuySecrets From A Hacker - How NOT To Get Hacked This week, I had the privilege of interviewing a real hacker about how hackers hack. Their tools, tactics, and tricks – and we will tell you exactly how to protect yourself and your family. Our guest is Moe Sani, who has been an “ethical Hacker” for over 14 years. He began hacking at age 15, and has worked as a hacker and penetration tester for several companies around the world – and he is on DIY Cyber Guy today to talk about his experience, and how to avoid the UN-ETHICAL hackers. Also – the city of Atlanta was (literally) taken hostage buy a particular...2018-04-1200 minDIY Cyber GuyWhy You Should NOT Buy A New Computer This Week This is still a terrible time to buy a new computer! Why? Uncertainty around Intel’s latest Spectre fix, plus a series of back-doors were just discovered in AMD chips. Wait to buy a computer, if you can – this episode explains why. Also, Microsoft is back-peddling on its March 13, 2018 update because it may cause your compute to crash – among other reasons. HP Printers are still being used to penetrate your network, and we will tell you how to make sure you are not at risk. And, believe it or not,even Vape Sticks are not safe from hackers (seriously). Plus...2018-03-2200 minDIY Cyber GuyThe Biggest Internet Attack In History Is Not Over - Yet The largest internet DDoS attack in history briefly shut down several popular sites, I’ll tell you what happened and why you need a little patience this week. Bottom line: News of the death of Internet is premature! - Update on Intel, and why I am still recommending that you avoid buying computers with certain Intel chips inside. But that could change soon. - Microsoft will facilitate Intel Code Update! Great news – easier for Windows users – BUT BACKUP your systems!! Flash is declining faster than we expected! Great news! ===OTHER LINKS:==== ** My Guest Charles Givre’s Blog ht...2018-03-1500 minDIY Cyber GuyIs Bitcoin Dead? The Small, Cold Truth. Bitcoin. Crypto currencies. You probably know computers are involved with this stuff, and computers use electricity. Did you know that the computing power needed to process a Bitcoin transaction may get so large that the electricity cost could outpace any revenue? Actually, that has already happened in some parts of the world where electricity is not available at low prices. But don’t count Bitcoin out just yet. New computers, based on electrons on an impossibly cold silicon chip, may create a *quantum* leap that could change everything! Also in this episode, we have cause to celebrate this week! Net...2018-03-0800 minDIY Cyber GuyAvoiding Facebook Spyware, and Quality Security ToolsDo you use Facebook? This episode is ‘must listen’ for you! Facebook has a new ‘Protection’ product that is the opposite of protection, or at least the opposite of privacy. Actually, it meets the definition of spyware. We will tell you what information they want to collect about you, and how to avoid this feature. Also, we talk to the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Global Cyber Alliance, Phil Reitinger, who talks about how his non-profit is providing high-quality free tools (no kidding, really free!) to help you stay safe online!2018-03-0100 minDIY Cyber GuyWhat NOT to Buy! Tech Products You Must Avoid.There are several manufacturers and providers, and HUNDREDS of products, that you need to avoid, including some big names like Intel, Adobe, Kaspersky and maybe Huawei. We don’t make these recommendations lightly because we know that if all of our listeners stop buying these products, it will hurt the business of legitimate companies. However, the nature and the scale of the vulnerabilities in these particular products leave no room for doubt – for now.2018-02-2200 minDIY Cyber GuyLosing Your Tax Refund and Other Fun Tales From The Equifax BreachThe Equifax hack was historically bad, with the data of over 145 Million people exposed, which is now for sale on the Dark Web.Now, that data is being used to file fraudulent tax returns, which lets the bad guy get your tax refund. So, when you go to file your taxes this year, you may find that Uncle Sam thinks they already sent you a refund. We will tell you what to do.2018-02-1500 minDIY Cyber GuySpectre and Gwyneth Paltrow Understanding the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities is complicated, so we use an old Gwyneth Paltrow movie to help explain what is happening. And, if you are buying a new computer, we explain why to avoid Intel (for now); the problem with some of their chips may take years to redesign. 2018-02-0800 minDIY Cyber GuyNew Tinder Hack, A Crypto Heist, And Bitcoin 'Creep' There is a new Tinder hack! Tinder is potentially leaking lots of information about you; listen to find out more. The biggest cryptocurrency hack ever (no, it’s not Bitcoin). YouTube gets an ad “bug.” And Spectre won’t go away. We have a guest, Ben Rothke, with lots of great tips, and we answer a few listener questions, too.2018-02-0100 minDIY Cyber GuyAttack of the Internet of 'Thingys'We have a sobering report from the World Economic forum. And, by ‘sobering,’ we mean: if you don’t already have a drinking problem, this could cause one! We also talk about the IoT Christmas, and new things to watch out for. Plus we have a great interview with David Redekop of DNS-Thingy.2018-01-2500 minDIY Cyber GuyTwo Admins Walk Through a Back Door... This episode focuses on two large tech companies which set all of up a line of products with a default username of “admin” and a default password that is also “admin.” And, you may be surprised to learn that you own one of these items – and have to fix it! Our guest is Philip Andreae who will help us understand why we can’t swipe our credit cards like the old days, and he fills in some blanks on Bitcoin as well.2018-01-1800 minDIY Cyber GuyMelting Down Your Computer We have a great show today filled with simple things you can do to avoid the major hacks and attacks happening on the internet right now. No computer science degree necessary – just do it yourself! Our guest is Shahid Buttar of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, speaking about net neutrality and privacy issues.2018-01-1100 min