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Hacker Valley StudioZero Trust Isn’t a Tool — It’s Everything with George FinneyWhat if Zero Trust isn’t a framework, but the only viable cybersecurity strategy—more about people than products?
In this episode, George Finney, CISO at the University of Texas System and author of Project Zero Trust, reveals the human-first truth behind the Zero Trust movement, and why it’s not something you buy but something you build. George shares stories from hacking a college database to launching a deepfake of himself trained on his own books, all while breaking down how AI and creativity are reshaping security leadership.
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The DimeHow Ayr Wellness Is Resizing for Reality — What Operational Efficiency Really Means ft. George DeNardoIt’s not about planting flags anymore. It’s about profitability.As the cannabis industry shifts from rapid growth at all costs to operational precision, hard decisions are being made.Which assets are sized properly? Where can we build a well-rounded, potentially profitable business given the realities of today’s market? And how do we make the right calls for our teams while positioning for the world we’re actually in—not the one we hoped for?Ayr Wellness is deep into this approach, actively sizing its business for today’s environment2025-04-1044 min
Radio Cloud Native by MirantisInterview with the Author: "Project Zero Trust" by George FinneyIn this episode of Radio Cloud Native, former host John Jainschigg, Director of Open Source Initiatives for Mirantis, returns to proctor a great interview with Zero Trust pioneer George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. George is the author of the recent IT-cybersecurity thriller Project Zero Trust with a forward written by Zero Trust founder John Kindervag (note - mentions of "John" during this interview is in reference to John Kindervag). The book is available in print form on Amazon and in audio book form on Audible. You can access the Amazon links in this episode's...2025-03-0245 min
Comply or Die!The Power of People in Defending the Digital Space with George FinneyWelcome to episode 5 of the Comply or Die! Podcast, where our co-host Alan Wilemon welcomes George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University & CEO & Founder of Well Aware Security, for a discussion that redefines the cybersecurity narrative, focusing on:🔥 The Undervalued Power of People in Cybersecurity🔥 Empathy as a Strategic Tool🔥 How to Build a Cyber-Savvy Culture🔥 What is Zero Trust Strategy (& its misconceptions)? This episode is a compelling testament to the power of human connection in the face of digital adversity. It's a call to action for all of us to...2024-05-1035 min
Your Thought Life Mindset PodcastLeadership Mindset Series: Featuring George FinneySend us a textGeorge Finney, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Well Aware Security and Chief Security Officer for Southern Methodist University, is a distinguished figure in the realm of cybersecurity and leadership. His extensive achievements include publishing two insightful books and being recognized as a thought leader who captivates audiences with his keynote speeches across the United States. George's exceptional journey through the intersections of technology, executive leadership, and entrepreneurial development showcases his commitment to fostering personal and professional growth. In an enlightening conversation on the Your Thought Life Mindset Podcast, George s...2024-04-1030 min
Build The Damn ThingGlobal Impact w/ Gizelle George-JosephAfter George Floyd's death, Gizelle George-Joseph, Partner and Global Chief Operating Officer of the Global Investment Research Division at Goldman Sachs realized that she could leverage her platform to bring a voice to the issues in the Black community. In this episode, she and Kathryn discuss how businesses can be a force for positive change, the importance of diversity in leadership, and the role of inclusive research in shaping a more equitable future. “Black women, for all of the progress that we've made over the last few decades…experience just massive inequalities across such a broad range of e...2024-03-1339 min
Faith Producers International PodcastRESTORATION-HOW FAR CAN IT GO? #1366/ WITH DR. GEORGE WATKINSRESTORATION-HOW FAR DOES IT GO?
I'm sure you've heard the gospel song pleading with God, asking if he could just make it in. Listening to it, we get the picture of someone diving through the gate of heaven, catching their coat tail as it closes. A person with that in their thinking lives a life of high anxiety, hoping and wishing that somehow God would have mercy on them and let them into his heaven.
Much of the protestant church, in its early formation, taught that you would not know you were saved un...2023-12-0116 min
Third Party Threat HuntersThird Party Threat Hunters: George Finney (CISO and Author) as guest.George Finney, CISO at SMU, CEO of Well Aware Security, and author of two books, the latest being "Project Zero Trust" is our guest. He and Greg talk zero trust, third-party risk, training, and about the SolarWinds SEC case.2023-11-1338 min
Breaking Into CybersecurityBreaking into Cybersecurity Leadership - George FinneyBreaking into Cybersecurity Leadership - George Finney
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The Breaking into Cybersecurity Leadership Series is an additional series focused on cybersecurity leadership and hearing directly from different leaders in cybersecurity (high and low) on what it takes to be a successful leader. We focus on the skills and competencies associated with cybersecurity leadership and tips/tricks/advice from cybersecurity leaders.
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2023-10-2218 min
Breaking Into CybersecurityBreaking into Cybersecurity Leadership - George FinneyBreaking into Cybersecurity Leadership - George Finney
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The Breaking into Cybersecurity Leadership Series is an additional series focused on cybersecurity leadership and hearing directly from different leaders in cybersecurity (high and low) on what it takes to be a successful leader. We focus on the skills and competencies associated with cybersecurity leadership and tips/tricks/advice from cybersecurity leaders.
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Security Weekly Podcast Network (Audio)The Nine Cybersecurity Habits - George Finney - BSW VaultCheck out this interview from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on March 15, 2021. In 1989, Stephen Covey first published "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," empowering and inspiring leaders for over 25 years. Is there an equivalent or new set of habits for CISOs? George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the Nine Cybersecurity Habits. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on F...2023-09-0433 min
Business Security Weekly (Audio)The Nine Cybersecurity Habits - George Finney - BSW VaultCheck out this interview from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on March 15, 2021. In 1989, Stephen Covey first published "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," empowering and inspiring leaders for over 25 years. Is there an equivalent or new set of habits for CISOs? George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the Nine Cybersecurity Habits. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on F...2023-09-0433 min
Business Security Weekly (Video)The Nine Cybersecurity Habits - George Finney - BSW VaultCheck out this interview from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on March 15, 2021. In 1989, Stephen Covey first published "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," empowering and inspiring leaders for over 25 years. Is there an equivalent or new set of habits for CISOs? George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the Nine Cybersecurity Habits. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-bsw-4 2023-09-0433 min
The Cyber Ranch PodcastCybersecurity in Popular Culture w/ George Finney LIVE!In this LIVE! show at Black Hat, Allan and his friend George Finney (recurring guest, CISO @ SMU, multi-times author and CEO of Well Aware Security) discuss cybersecurity in popular culture. They talk about the impact on real-world cybersecurity practices of such non-fiction gems as Clifford Stoll's book The Cuckoo's Egg and such cheesy fictional accounts as the movie Swordfish.
It might have made you grown, but it might have inspired you and others.
It might have represented what we do well enough that you can refer people to it who ask after our craft. Or ma...2023-08-2331 min
Status GoZero Trust as Strategy | George FinneyGeorge Finney, author of "The Zero Trust Project," discusses the ins and outs of this powerful security approach.
The post Status Go: Ep. 206 – Zero Trust as Strategy appeared first on InterVision Systems.2023-05-0135 min
RunAs RadioProject Zero Trust with George FinneyReady to get some zero trust security inspiration? Richard chats with George Finney, author of Project Zero Trust, a fictional narrative about a company dealing with a security breach and the efforts to make the company more secure. George talks about the challenges of being a security professional and learning to speak to leadership in terms they can appreciate in their efforts to improve security overall. The conversation digs into the reality that security is about people, most of all, not so much as the problem but as the only viable solution. Want some help getting more resources for...2023-04-1938 min
Adopting Zero TrustAdopting Zero Trust with Author George Finney: ApproachableZero Trust as a concept or strategy on the surface appears simple in nature. Heck, it’s only two words. However, when push comes to shove, and it’s time for organizational adoption, Zero Trust impacts every aspect of a business in the form of a digital transformation. Fortunately, for every complexity and question, there is an answer and solution, which is where our latest guest comes into play.
This week on Adopting Zero Trust (AZT), we chat with infosec author, practitioner, and educator George Finney about ways to make ZT more approachable. Finney is the best-selling auth...2023-02-2350 min
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The Breaking into Cybersecurity Leadership Series is an additional series focused on cybersecurity leadership and hearing directly from different leaders in cybersecurity (high and low) on what it takes to be a successful leader. We focus on the skills and competencies associated with cybersecurity leadership and tips/tricks/advice from cybersecurity leaders.
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The Breaking into Cybersecurity Leadership Series is an additional series focused on cybersecurity leadership and hearing directly from different leaders in cybersecurity (high and low) on what it takes to be a successful leader. We focus on the skills and competencies associated with cybersecurity leadership and tips/tricks/advice from cybersecurity leaders.
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The Breaking into Cybersecurity Leadership Series is an additional series focused on cybersecurity leadership and hearing directly from different leaders in cybersecurity (high and low) on what it takes to be a successful leader. We focus on the skills and competencies associated with cybersecurity leadership and tips/tricks/advice from cybersecurity leaders.
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Breaking Into CybersecurityBreaking into Cybersecurity Leadership - George FinneyBreaking into Cybersecurity Leadership - George Finney
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The Breaking into Cybersecurity Leadership Series is an additional series focused on cybersecurity leadership and hearing directly from different leaders in cybersecurity (high and low) on what it takes to be a successful leader. We focus on the skills and competencies associated with cybersecurity leadership and tips/tricks/advice from cybersecurity leaders.
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2023-02-1618 min
The Segment: A Zero Trust Leadership PodcastUnpacking Zero Trust in Higher Education with George Finney, Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Southern Methodist University and Author of Bestselling Book Project Zero TrustIn this episode, host Raghu Nandakumara chats with George Finney, best-selling author and Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University, about his experiences with Zero Trust in higher education, the cultural elements of cybersecurity, his new book “Project Zero Trust” and why some Zero Trust projects fail. --------“That understanding fundamentally of trust is something we don't necessarily talk about a lot in organizations. When you get into Zero Trust, the real trick is how do I spot the trusts? When I look at a computer, router, firewall, server config — what's the trust? How do I go thro...2023-02-1537 min
CISO Talk by James AzarCISO Talk: George Finney, CISO at SMU on Project Zero Trust & Zero Trust StrategyCISO Talk PodcastA CyberHub Podcast ProductionSeason 3 Episode 2Topic: Project Zero Trust Guest: George Finney Title: CISO at SMU Bio: I am a seasoned CyberSecurity executive, leader, and bridge builder responsible for developing and maturing cybersecurity programs. I am an expert in policy, awareness, compliance, operational management and the complex legal issues surrounding security with a talent for building partnerships. I have an extraordinary record of success driving high-value projects, large scale cost savings, transparent communication, and improved productivity.As C...2023-02-0738 min
Random but MemorableZero Trust Rap Edition with George FinneyOn today's show we welcome best-selling author, George Finney, to the show to discuss his latest book: Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business. Tune in to find out his 5-step methodology for implementing Zero Trust in your organization.🎙📚In Watchtower Weekly, we discuss yet another T-Mobile hack, and we discover how scientists are using WiFi to see through walls. 👀❗️🏰 Watchtower WeeklyT-Mobile has been hacked… again.Scientists can now use WiFi to see through people's wallsUS announces it seized Hive ransomware gang’s leak sites and decryption keysCyber...2023-02-0736 min
GRC & Cyber Security PodcastWhat is Zero Trust Strategy and Why Security Awareness Matters, with George Finney, CISO & Author | GRC & Cyber LeadersIn this podcast edition, George Finney CISO, author, speaker, professor, and consultant, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to discuss security awareness and the concept of zero trust, the subject of his bestseller 'Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business'. Besides being the author of a bestseller, George wrote several other cybersecurity books, including: 'Well Aware: Mastering the Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future', 'No More Magic Wands: Transformative Cybersecurity Change for Everyone' and more.2023-01-3142 min
Friendly Fire: Mitigating Employee RiskGeorge Finney: Zero Trusts GivenIn a Zero Trust model, you have to always assume a breach. This is a model that everyone needs to be aware of because everyone wants to know that they are being protected, especially in school. Parents want to know that their children are in a safe environment. This is what the Chief Information Security Officer at SMU, George Finney is tasked with daily. Join Matthew Stephenson as he talks to George Finney about his career as a CISO and how cybersecurity in a higher education environment feels. George also talks about his newest book abou...2022-11-0140 min
Fuel Your Imagination Through Your Ears With Full AudiobookProject Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business Audiobook by George FinneyListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 620861
Title: Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business
Author: George Finney
Narrator: Daniel Thomas May
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:51:27
Language: English
Release date: 10-04-22
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Science & Technology, Computers
Summary:
Implement Zero Trust initiatives efficiently and effectively
In Project Zero Trust: A Story About a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business, George Finney, chief security officer at Southern Methodist University, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of Zero Trust implementation. Presented in the form of a fictional narrative...2022-10-047h 51
Fuel Your Mind With The Most Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook Today!Project Zero Trust by George Finney, John Kindervag - forewordPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/18344to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Project Zero Trust
Author: George Finney, John Kindervag - foreword
Narrator: Daniel Thomas May
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
Release date: 10-04-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 64 ratings
Genres: Security & Encryption
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Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyProject Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business by George FinneyPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620861 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business Author: George Finney Narrator: Daniel Thomas May Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 51 minutes Release date: October 4, 2022 Genres: Computers & Technology Publisher's Summary: Implement Zero Trust initiatives efficiently and effectively In Project Zero Trust: A Story About a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business, George Finney, chief security officer at Southern Methodist University, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of Zero Trust implementation. Presented in the form of a fictional narrative involving a breach at...2022-10-0430 min
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Computers & TechnologyProject Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business by George FinneyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/620861to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business
Author: George Finney
Narrator: Daniel Thomas May
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 51 minutes
Release date: October 4, 2022
Genres: Computers & Technology
Publisher's Summary:
Implement Zero Trust initiatives efficiently and effectively In Project Zero Trust: A Story About a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business, George Finney, chief security officer at Southern Methodist University, delivers an insightful and practical discussion of Zero Trust implementation. Presented in the form of a fictional narrative involving a breach at a...2022-10-047h 51
And Security For AllProject Zero Trust with George FinneyOn this episode of And Security For All, guest George Finney, Award-Winning Author and CISO at SMU, is back on the show to discuss his new book, Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business. The story follows the company's new IT Security Director as they try to keep safe from a Cyber Breach. George will be discussing his inspiration behind the book, and the barriers he is breaking to educate new audiences about CyberSecurity. You will also learn the 5-Step methodology for implementing Zero Trust from founder of Zero Trust, John Kindervag, in...2022-09-1657 min
"No Trust" by Zero Trust ForumBreaking down zero trust ft. George Finney | Volume 4Join Jaye and John as they discuss the break down of zero trust with one of the thought leaders in cybersecurity, George Finney.
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Follow John Spiegel on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/john-spiegel-2011543/2022-08-1143 minThe Cyber Ranch PodcastWhen a CISO Writes a Book with George Finney & Robert PaceCybersecurity practitioners give back to the community by recording Youtube videos, interviewing in magazines, or creating podcasts— just like this one. However, books remain a fantastic method of delivering info and impacting lives that shouldn’t be forgotten with the rise of social media. Allan tallied it up and thus far, nine of his friends have written books. He has been approached about writing one himself, and he wanted to get the inside track on the process. George Finney, CISO at SMU, and Robert Pace, CISO at Invitation Homes, explain the ups and downs of writing books from a cybe...2022-08-1040 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #3 // TIC'd off // From the Finney PodcastJake, Browny and George are with you for this one as they discuss the Wigan game, answer listener questions and a few other bits and bobs, including some Browny voice notes. If you don't enjoy the pod, at least enjoy them! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. If you have any questions for us, feel free to get in touch on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. We're @fromthefinney on all...2022-08-0156 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #2 // Predictions - Part 1 // From the Finney PodcastIt's back to the proper stuff with this BUMPER two-part episode. It's a lot longer than usual but we have some pre-season chat, we discuss our work in the window to date, and to round off part one, we've got voice notes from Solly, George and Sam with their predictions for the season ahead. If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. If you have any questions for us, feel free...2022-07-281h 45
The Episodic w/ Michael Finney10 Step Branding with George NikschGeorge Niksch joins me to discuss "How to Create a Personal Brand in 10 Steps" as well as his career as a videographer and the current state of media.
You can find the "How to Create a Personal Brand in 10 Steps" book on Amazon and the video course on Udacity & Gumroad.2022-07-2118 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #1 // Pre Season Special // From the Finney PodcastWe're back for a bit, this is a bit of a gap filler episode as Jimmy, Oli, Browny and (briefly) George, join Jake to discuss pre-season, the transfer window so far and a few other bits as well. Please ignore the shambolic opening few minutes. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. If you have any questions for us, feel free to get in touch on Twitter, Facebook or...2022-07-1557 min
Cybersecurity Distilled with Andy BennettEpisode 2: “Distilling” Cybersecurity Awareness with George FinneyAndy Bennett, CISO of Apollo Information Systems sits down with award-winning author and CISO George Finney about cybersecurity awareness, making good cybersecurity habits accessible, and how to make it a part of everyday life. Find Andy Bennett on LinkedIn or at Apollo Information Systems. Find George Finney on LinkedIn and find out about his book, Well Aware, 2022-07-071h 22
The Episodic w/ Michael Finney"Life After Google" by George Gilder | A Book Review"Life After Google" by George Gilder offers up his opinions on why blockchain is what comes after the web. A few years old now but still valuable read if you have remained on the sidelines or just want to fill in some gaps in your thinking.2022-06-1205 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #33 // Rammed // From the Finney PodcastJake was joined by Solly, George and Sam for this episode. It wasn't a great game, was it? However, this week's episode we covered plenty, including starting with Brett Ormerod's hatred of coleslaw to Sam hammering people from Blackpool, we covered a lot, including Chris Kirchner's failed takeover bid. There's also an update on our release schedule between now and the end of the season. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here...2022-04-0450 min
The Well Aware Security ShowSince When Do We Practice Talking? With Michael SantarcangeloWhen do we get a seat at the big kids table and how do we know what to say when we get there? Our guest this week, The Security Catalyst, Michael Santarcangelo joins us to talk about how we can better prepare our teams for success and then prepare them to stay successful.2022-03-0828 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #30 // Loco at the old Ricoh // From the Finney PodcastJimmy, George and Solly join Jake for this one. Emmerdale, Eminem, and a sausage surprise are all mentioned in a mad opening few minutes but then we get into the real stuff. Forest, Coventry, pitch invaders, not being very good at doing first halves, the club accounts and the future of the club are all discussed in this week's episode. Enjoy! Finally, rest in peace Ilene Booth. If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here...2022-03-011h 11
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #27 // Voice Notes // From the Finney PodcastJake is having work done at his house and unfortunately wasn't able to record a regular episode this week. We do have something for you all, though. Jimmy, Oli and George have sent voice notes through with their thoughts on the last week or so at North End. This is a different episode, hopefully you enjoy and we'll be back to normal soon. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs...2022-02-0733 minThe Well Aware Security ShowWe Need AI to Help Understand The Hype Cycle Around AI - With DJ SampathArtificial Intelligence is perhaps the second biggest buzzword in cybersecurity, behind Zero Trust...so how do you know whether a product is the next Skynet or just a thousand outsourced hourly employees in another country? My guest this week helps break down fiction from reality when it comes to AI/ML in Cybersecurity tools. DJ Sampath is the Co-founder & CEO of Armorblox. Prior to Armorblox, DJ helped found StackRox, a sequoia-backed container security startup, where he was the Chief Architect and VP Engineering. 2022-01-1927 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #24 // Lowe Blow // From the Finney PodcastIn a From the Finney first, the voice of reason, Adam Brown, and George were both guests this week. A strong start to 2022. We discuss the late collapse at home to Birmingham City on Saturday, answer a few listener questions and look ahead to Sheffield United at home on Tuesday and Swansea City away on Saturday. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. Finally, should you have any questions...2022-01-1744 minThe Well Aware Security ShowResponsible Disclosures - with Ted HarringtonHow do you hack a car and not get sued for it? Application security is probably at the forefront of people's minds for 2022 and rightly so! My guest this week, Ted Harrington, has answers. Ted was a part of one of the first groups that hacked a car and is currently the Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), the company of ethical hackers famous for hacking cars, medical devices, and password managers. 2022-01-1228 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #22 // A Christmas Quizcast // From the Finney PodcastIt's Christmas which means it's quiz time on the pod. Jimmy takes charge and Solly and George joined Jake as they quizzed for the 2021 Christmas Quizcast bragging rights. Big thanks to our two surprise guests, Ben Pearson and Billy Bodin. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. Finally, should you have any questions for us, feel free to get in touch on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. We're @fromthefinney on...2021-12-221h 13
The CISO DiariesGeorge Finney - CSO at Southern Methodist University & Author of Well Aware; "I love being able to take apart a problem and find a good solution for it."George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University; Author of Well Aware: Master The Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your FutureGeorge Finney is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Director of Digital Interests for Southern Methodist University. George works in a variety of areas at SMU including facilitating IT Security and Compliance, increasing Regulatory Awareness, streamlining the IT Contracts process, as well as advocacy for Open Source software and processes. George joined SMU in March of 2003 as a Network Engineer and worked on several major university IT initiatives, including evaluating Intrusion Detection Systems, implementing network-based packet capture...2021-12-1641 minThe Well Aware Security ShowGetting into the "Flow" of Threat Modeling - With Adam ShostackThreat Modeling isn't the newest fashion craze hitting the Paris catwalks. It's the process you go through to understand what you're protecting yourself from before you decide what controls need to be in place. And our guest this week, Adam Shostack, literally wrote the book on Threat Modeling.Get the whitepaper here, no registration required: https://shostack.org/files/papers/Fast-Cheap-and-Good.pdfTo hear more from Adam, reach out to: shostack.org/contact2021-12-1523 min
Tuesday Morning Grind: A Cybersecurity Podcast#53: How to Build Security Awareness (w/ George Finney)George Finney, CISO at SMU and Author of Well Aware, discusses the 9 habits of building cybersecurity awareness. George Finney is the CISO at Southern Methodist University and the author of the book Well Aware. In this episode of Tuesday Morning Grind, George and Christian discuss the challenges of building cybersecurity programs for Higher Education, cybersecurity threats, careers in cybersecurity, and why we are excited about the future. About risk3sixty: risk3sixty is a security, privacy, and compliance consulting firm that helps high growth technology organizations build, manage, and assess security and privacy programs. Offering se...2021-12-1442 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #19 // A New Dawn // From the Finney PodcastThe band got back together for this episode as Jimmy, Solly, George and Oli discussed the appointment of North End's new first team manager, Ryan Lowe. Make sure you stay to the end to hear Jake's chat with PNE and Argyle fan, Matt Hurst, who provides some unique insight into Ryan Lowe's arrival back in the North West. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. Finally, should you have...2021-12-091h 18
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #17 // Frankie's Magic Bag // From the Finney PodcastIt's been a much improved week on the pitch this week and it's novel to be able to be somewhat positive about the football for once off the back of four points from six. Adam Salisbury was back for this one and George Hodgson joined us for his first episode of the season. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. Finally, should you have any questions for us, feel...2021-11-2955 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #15 // Mid-Season Check In with Peter Ridsdale // From the Finney PodcastFrom the youth set up to the style of play, the manager to mental health and social media, George joined Jake for an 80 minute or so chat with Peter Ridsdale about matters both on and off the pitch at Preston North End Football Club. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local charity, here at From the Finney, we're supporting Trust House Lancashire. You can find out more information by visiting their website here - https://trusthouselancs.org/. Finally, should you have any questions for us, feel free to get in touch on Twitter, Facebook or...2021-11-121h 23The Well Aware Security ShowCulture Isn't A Buzzword - with Kate Brett GoldmanThere's a lot of marketing hype out there about how to create a culture of cybersecurity, but we wondered...can you change your culture with security awareness training? To find out, we asked Kate Brett Goldman, CEO of The Cybermaniacs what works and what doesn't when it comes to working with your humans.2021-10-2021 minThe Well Aware Security ShowThis Is Not A Podcast About Decption - With Rob BlackOk, it is a podcast about deception. And we think Deception is something that doesn't just belong to the history books or the battlefield, it belongs on your network. Rob Black is the deputy director of the UK National Cyber Deception Laboratory and is passionate about making deception something that everyone can do in their networks.2021-10-0629 minThe Well Aware Security ShowHelping Veterans Land in Cybersecurity - With Jeff SchillingThere are a huge number of job openings in cybersecurity right now...but there are also a huge number of veterans out there looking to get their start in the civilian world. Jeff Schilling, Global CISO for Teleperformance joins us this week to talk about his own journey from being in the Army to being a CISO, and has some tips for hiring managers for bringing more veterans into a career in cyber!2021-09-2928 minThe Well Aware Security ShowWhat Does Zero Trust Even Mean??? With John Kindervag (Part 2)What does Zero Trust mean? Who better to answer the question than the guy who created it...John Kindervag, currently the SVP for Cybersecurity Strategy at On2IT who offers the worlds first Zero Trust as a Service (ZTaaS) offering.2021-09-2229 minThe Well Aware Security ShowWhat Does Zero Trust Even Mean??? With John Kindervag (Part 1)What does Zero Trust mean? Who better to answer the question than the guy who created it...John Kindervag, currently the SVP for Cybersecurity Strategy at On2IT who offers the worlds first Zero Trust as a Service (ZTaaS) offering.2021-09-2226 minThe Well Aware Security ShowCybersecurity for Small Businesses - with Scott SchindlerHow do we break the Cybersecurity Poverty Line? We asked Scott Schindler, vCISO Director for Tracepoint, who specializes in supporting security for small to medium enterprises to find out whether it's really just about lack of funding...or if there's something more fundamental that's needed to protect smaller organizations.2021-09-1523 minThe Well Aware Security ShowWhat Does Cybersecurity Culture Even Mean??? With Dr. Keri PearlsonEveryone talks about Cybersecurity Culture, but if you asked 100 people for a definition, you'd probably get 200 answers. Which is why this week we're talking to Dr. Keri Pearlson, Executive Director of the research group Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS) who has focused her research around cybersecurity culture at organizations across the globe. 2021-09-0828 minThe Cyber Ranch PodcastHumans Are Not the Weakest Link in Cybersecurity w/ George FinneyAllan is joined by George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University and author of the book Well Aware: Master the Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future.
George’s mission is clear: unite the cybersecurity community through proven strategy, and help preserve and leverage the humanity within cybersecurity.
He believes that the community as a whole under-plays the human role, and he and Allan discuss potential changes to the way we view security awareness training and the role of users in general.
Key Takeaways:
00:18 Intro/Bio
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The Well Aware Security ShowWe Want YOU For A Career in Cybersecurity!Want to know how to get started in your cybersecurity career? Want to hire some of those people getting started in cybersecurity? We asked our guest this week, Zach Vinduska US CISO for Credera, what we can do differently about recruiting the next generation of security talent and how we can sustain their careers for the next 30 years.2021-09-0129 min
The Well Aware Security ShowBeta Testing ENGAGE...with Decepticons?You may have heard of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, which helps network defenders understand the methods attackers use to penetrate networks. But have you heard of ENGAGE? This week, we welcome back MITRE's chief mad scientist for deception, Dr. Stanley Barr, who talks about how MITRE is engaging the community to create a framework help defenders disrupt adversaries.2021-08-2531 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #3 // Swiftly Does It (Again) // From the Finney PodcastAnother league game, another defeat and a disappointing performance to go with it. In this week's episode, George was unavailable and Jimmy was unavailable for a period of time, until a surprise appearance in part two. We discussed the Carabao Cup round one victory over Mansfield Town, the weekend's result at Reading, we discussed multiple things that are going on at the club at the moment, the situation we could quickly find ourselves in and how we could try to move forward as a club. Sorry to report that it's not a positive one again but let's be honest...2021-08-161h 20The Well Aware Security ShowPeople are the ONLY link - with Andy Bennett"No security person really works in security,” says Andy Bennett, VP of Technology and CISO for the Apollo Information Systems. There's a reason we say People, Process, and Technology - people always come first. We build cars, we are bankers, we are educators...and being secure means knowing the business and building relationships with the other humans we work with. 2021-08-0423 min
Crucial TechHave we reached Peak ransomware? George Finney says, probably notI interviewed George Finney, chief information security officer for Southern Methodist University, a couple of weeks ago for a Cyber Protection Magazine article about the state of ransomware. It wasn't encouraging. But George is a very nice guy who also helps people and companies get their act together regarding good security practices. The entire conversation was illuminating, even though I had to do it over my iPad due to a tech glitch. Ah the modern digital age....2021-07-3021 minThe Well Aware Security ShowThe Cybersecurity Leadership Shortage - With Brian MorkISC2 last year reported that almost 70% of workers surveyed in the US and UK wouldn't want to work in security. This week, we discuss whether we have a cybersecurity skills shortage or whether what we actually have is a cybersecurity leadership shortage. My guest this week is Brian Mork, CISO for Westinghouse, advocate for Hacking Is Not A Crime (#HINAC), and Co-Founder of Team Cryptolingus. Brian has some interesting thoughts you will not want to miss!2021-06-3025 minThe Well Aware Security ShowFor CISOs By CISOs - With Randy Potts, Jamin Shah, and Cecil PinedaThe cybersecurity habit of the week is Community. Lots of conferences bill themselves as being "For CISOs, by CISOs" but many don't actually live up to the billing of being run or created by CISOs. Randy, Jamin, and Cecil are hoping to change that when it comes to cybersecurity conferences. And along the way, they're hoping to improve their community for the better as well by donating a portion of their proceeds to charity.2021-06-2324 min
The Well Aware Security ShowAligning Security With The Business - With Jason FrugeHow do you know when you're in the Goldilocks zone when it comes to security? Not too much or not too little? We think it's by making sure security is aligned with the business. Our guest this week is Jason Fruge. Jason is the CISO for Rent-A-Center, and this is his 4th CISO role. Jason has held CISO roles at retail and healthcare technology companies and was a Global Group Information Security Officer at Citibank as well.2021-06-0821 min
The Well Aware Security ShowSecuring The Future - With Val MukherjeeThere are millions of unfilled jobs in the cybersecurity industry today...what do we need to bridge that gap? Our guest this week is Val Mukherjee, Chairman and Founder of the Cyber Future Foundation. This week, CFF announced a partnership with Cybrary and Safal Partners to provide free training within Cybrary's platform. This partnership will enhance CFF and Safal's cybersecurity apprenticeship program with the US Department of Labor. We all need to work together to secure our future!2021-05-2825 min
The Well Aware Security ShowWe Put The Success in Succession Planning - With Malcolm HarkinsWe know that there's a huge talent shortage in cybersecurity, which leads to high turnover. This makes succession planning even more important because we know that we have to manage the "churn" on top of everything else. Veteran CISO and Cyber Luminary Malcolm Harkins joins the show to talk about how important succession planning really is, how to do it really well, what to do when you mess up. As Malcolm says, "You can't talk you way out of something you behaved yourself into."2021-05-1728 min
From the Finney PodcastEpisode #56 // Season Review // From the Finney PodcastFor this end of season special, we were joined by Luke and George from LancsLive and Oli was back for a final pod of the season. We covered our end of season "awards" if you will before going on to talk about what we think needs to change at the club in the summer in order for us to have a successful season next season and that includes the playing squad, the manager, the commercial side of the club and we finished off by talking about the statement that the club put out over the weekend. It's been a...2021-05-171h 24
The Well Aware Security ShowDanger Will Robinson, Your Security Training StinksThe biggest complaint I hear from people about security training is that it’s a waste of their time. And if you’re doing a 5 minute awareness video once a year to check a compliance box, you probably are wasting your employee’s time. Our guest this week, Ashley Rose, is the CEO of Living Security and her philosophy is to empower people to change their behaviors...and along the way make it fun and engaging as well. 2021-05-1222 minThe Well Aware Security ShowCulture Eats Cybersecurtiy For Breakfast - with Jessica NemmersFellow SMU Mustang and former Ballerina Jessica Nemmers joins the show this week to talk about how culture impacts cybersecurity. Jessica has been a CISO and Global IT leader for the past 24 years for Fortune 500 companies like Perot Systems and CMC. This week we also officially launched the beta test of the Well Aware cybersecurity personality assessment...tune in to find out what Jessica's cybersecurity personality archetype is!2021-04-2122 min
The Well Aware Security ShowYour Career Path in Cybersecurity - with Patrick BenoitHow do you get started in Cybersecurity? Interested in being a CISO one day? Patrick Benoit, Global head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at CBRE joins the show to talk about how you can use the habit of cybersecurity literacy and lifelong learning to find your path through any career in cybersecurity. We've gotten a ton of questions about careers in cybersecurity lately, but also a lot of folks already in the field are transitioning to new roles right now, so this week we're focusing on cybersecurity career advice!2021-04-1622 min
The Well Aware Security ShowAll Warfare is based on Deception - Dr. Stanley Barr and the MITRE Shield.It's April Fool's day, so it's the perfect time to talk about why developing the habit of Deception is critical to a strong defense. Our guest this week is Dr. Stanley Barr, Principal Scientist, and Capability Area Leader for Cyber Denial, Deception, and Adversary Engagement at the MITRE Corporation. You've probably heard of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, but Dr. Barr is thinking about the next step - creating an active defense using adversarial engagement which they call MITRE Shield.2021-04-0230 minThe Well Aware Security ShowLooking for Lt. Cmdr. Data - Your First 90 Days As a CISOAs Julius Cesar once said...Experience is the best teacher. This week's guest is no stranger to the CISO role...Sarah Hendrickson has been a CISO or deputy CISO at 5 different companies in multiple industries, and she shares her secret 90 day plan for jumping into a new CISO role.2021-03-2524 min
Business Security Weekly (Video)The Nine Cybersecurity Habits - George Finney - BSW #209In 1989, Stephen Covey first published "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," empowering and inspiring leaders for over 25 years. Is there an equivalent or new set of habits for CISOs? George Finney, Chief Security Officer at Southern Methodist University, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the Nine Cybersecurity Habits. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw2092021-03-1535 minFrom the Finney PodcastEpisode #43 // Patience with Potts // From the Finney PodcastA very good Saturday afternoon and that means one thing, a good Sunday recording for Monday's episode for you lovely lot. For our monthly review episode, we were joined by LancsLive's PNE reporter, George Hodgson. We discussed the weekend's 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town, had lots of praise for lots of different players, including the superb performance from Brad Potts and gave our thoughts on the month we've just had. We finished off by looking ahead to Tuesday night's game against Millwall. Enjoy! If you want to put your money into a local, worthy cause, then Trust House is...2021-03-0158 min
The Well Aware Security ShowThreat Response and Protecting Our CommunitiesOur tinfoil hats are tingling! This week, we're talking Threat Response with Deepwatch's own Director of Solutions Architecture, Jamar Beall and Ian Schneller, CISO at RealPage! We'll talk frameworks, managed security services and what to look for (and what not to look for) in your security partners!2021-02-221h 01The Well Aware Security ShowCloud Security is Hard"SaaS is a black hole, a blind spot into a company's visibility into their security posture."Obsidian Security's Director of Systems Engineering, John Doetch and their CISO, Alfredo Hickman join hosts George Finney and Scott Schindler to talk about how we can move into the new world of SaaS security. 2021-02-2259 min
The Well Aware Security ShowThe SolarWinds and Zero Trust Conversation You've Been Waiting ForIn this episode, recorded in front of a live virtual audience, Co-Hosts George Finney and Scott Schindler discuss the unprecedented security breach that has become known as Solarigate. And if that wasn't exciting enough, they are joined by an amazing panel, including interview Dr. Zero Trust himself, Dr. Chase Cunningham, Chief Strategy Officer for Ericom, Rohit "Leo" Satpathy from the PC Security Channel, and Doug Landall, CEO of Lantego.2021-02-221h 06
The Well Aware Security ShowPredictive Resliency using Emulation with SpirentDo we live in the Matrix? In this live episode, sponsored by Spirent, George Finney and Scott Schindler discuss how maybe the whole Universe is an emulation instead of a simulation with special guests, Michael Jack, Sr. Director for Product Management at Spirent, and Brian Rowe, CISO for Rehrig Pacific.2021-02-2257 min
The Well Aware Security ShowEndpoint Protection with Sentinal OneIn this live show...George Finney discusses modern endpoint protection with co-host Scott Schindler and guests... Listyanna Dowell Sr. Director, Information Security Management at SiriusXM, and Sentinel One's foremost expert on EDR, Ben Mungkornpanich.2021-02-221h 01From the Finney PodcastEpisode #28 // In the Door, Out the Cup // From the Finney PodcastIt's the one everyone's been waiting for; It's the FTF transfer special feat. George Hodgson! Well, at least we like to think everyone's been waiting for this one. Anyway, we discuss the Wycombe debacle at the weekend, give our thoughts on where Alex Neil stands in terms of the FA Cup and then we get stuck into the transfer window. There's an update from the club, there's a Ben Whiteman update and then we talk through the different positions and what we think will happen and what we think we need to do in those positions, as well as...2021-01-111h 21From the Finney PodcastEpisode #25 // Christmas Quiz // From the Finney PodcastAll you need for this quiz is to have the podcast on and open the bitly link in the show notes or on our social media and submit your answers through the form and make sure it's in no later than 9am on Wednesday 30th December (A WEEK FROM TODAY!!!) and we'll do the rest! We have a "PNE hamper" to be won with prizes kindly contributed by the football club, The Nose Bag fanzine and Michael Barrett who is the author of new PNE book, "PNE FOREVER". Thanks for all of the support in 2020, it's been a blast...2020-12-2322 min
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Title: Well Aware
Author: George Finney
Narrator: Brett Barry
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 12-07-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 13 ratings
Genres: Security & Encryption
Publisher's Summary:
Well Aware offers a timely take on the leadership issues that businesses face when it comes to the threat of hacking. Finney argues that cybersecurity is not a technology problem; it’s a people problem. Cybersecurity should be understood as a series of nine habits that should be mastered - literacy, skepticism, vigilance, secrecy, culture, diligence, community, mirroring, and deception - dr...2020-12-076h 33From the Finney PodcastEpisode #18 // North End Get Stung // From the Finney PodcastIn this episode, we were joined by George Hodgson, the PNE reporter for LancsLive for what should have been our monthly review episode. However, it was an episode in which we discussed plenty of important points that need to be discussed at the moment. We did our usual monthly review section before finishing off by looking ahead to Tuesday night's game against Bournemouth. If you've got any questions, feel free to get in touch with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. We're just @fromthefinney on all of those platforms, or you can email us on - fromthefinney@gmail.com. T...2020-11-301h 34