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Brilliance Security Magazine PodcastReplacing Trust with Truth: Private Credit Fraud, UCC Visibility, and Tokenization ControlsPrivate credit is growing fast—and in many cases it still runs on “trust” across fragmented systems, creating openings for fraud, double-pledging, and costly verification gaps. In this episode, Steven Bowcut talks with Cole Snell, founder of Real Private Credit, about why lending is a trust-and-controls problem, how bad actors exploit UCC filing fragmentation, and how continuous monitoring, explainable scoring, and tokenization can shift the market from “trust” toward “truth.”
2026-01-1943 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastReimagining Cybersecurity Education with WGU’s Linda CalvinIn this episode, Steven Bowcut talks with Linda Calvin, Dean of the School of Technology at Western Governors University, about how cybersecurity education must evolve to meet today’s rapidly shifting threat landscape. Linda shares insights on competency-based learning, integrating AI into cyber curricula, building hands-on experience through virtual labs and internships, and creating more inclusive pathways into tech. She also discusses the importance of employer partnerships, industry certifications, and the role education plays in unlocking economic mobility.
2025-12-1541 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastReimagining How We Develop and Hire Cyber TalentIn this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut talks with Dan Benveniste, Founder and CEO of SkillWaze, about how technology is transforming the way organizations identify, develop, and hire cybersecurity talent.Dan shares how SkillWaze’s AI-powered “Learn and Earn” platform connects employers with skilled, job-ready candidates through virtual apprenticeships and innovation challenges. The conversation explores the growing cybersecurity skills gap, how Gen Z and Gen A can prepare for the innovation economy, and how employers can build their own “farm teams” of talent.Listeners will gain insights into:Why tradit...
2025-11-1750 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAI, Privacy, and the Future of Human ConnectionIn this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut speaks with Dr. Masoud Nafey, Founder of Ment, an AI-driven relationship intelligence platform built on a foundation of privacy and authenticity. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence can help professionals build and nurture meaningful relationships without compromising personal data.Dr. Nafey discusses Ment’s “privacy by design” approach, which protects user data through encryption and transparency, and explains how AI-generated contextual insights can strengthen both personal and professional connections. The conversation delves into topics like data ethics, authenticity in digital interactions, regulatory compliance, and the future...
2025-10-2732 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Browser Blind Spot: Rethinking Enterprise SecurityThe browser has quietly become the most critical—and most overlooked—attack surface in cybersecurity. In this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut talks with John Carse, Field CISO at SquareX, about the company’s groundbreaking Browser Detection and Response (BDR) technology and why legacy tools like EDR and Secure Web Gateways can’t see today’s browser-native threats.John draws on his two decades of global cybersecurity experience—spanning the U.S. Navy, JPMorgan, Expedia, and Dyson—to explain emerging risks like Syncjacking, Polymorphic Extensions, and the coming wave of AI-powered browser agents. He als...
2025-10-1353 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAI Governance: Balancing Innovation, Compliance, and TrustIn this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut talks with Mark Stadtmueller, CTO at SUPERWISE, about the realities of AI governance in today’s enterprises. Mark explains why fear, confusion, and the use of “shadow AI” are fueling an AI governance crisis, and how organizations can move beyond experimentation to trusted, enterprise-grade adoption. The conversation covers regulatory patchworks, runtime safety, smaller language models, and practical safeguards that keep AI both innovative and secure. Mark also shares forward-looking advice for business leaders eager to embrace AI responsibly while maintaining trust, compliance, and visibility.
2025-09-2946 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastFrom Licensing to AI: Tackling Cyber Risks in Microsoft EnvironmentsIn this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut speaks with Julian Hamood, Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of TrustedTech. Julian shares his journey from simplifying Microsoft licensing to leading a full-service technology partner recognized as a Microsoft Managed Partner—an achievement reserved for less than 1% of providers worldwide. The conversation explores how enterprises can modernize securely, integrate AI responsibly, navigate IT complexity, and prepare for emerging Microsoft-related risks.
2025-09-2220 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSecuring AI Systems: Protecting Models, Data & IPIn this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut talks with Tony Garcia, Chief Information and Security Officer at infineo, about what it takes to secure AI systems and safeguard intellectual property. Tony shares his perspective on the threats companies with their own AI may face, the unique challenges of securing blockchain-driven infrastructure, and why security should be seen as a strategic business advantage.
2025-09-0835 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSecuring the Front Door: How Visitor Management Became a Security ImperativeSummary:In this episode, we welcome Alex Brennan, Vice President of Global Enterprise Sales at Sign In Solutions, to explore the emerging role of visitor management in modern physical security strategies. Alex and host Steven Bowcut dive into how converged threat models are turning the front desk into a vital security checkpoint — and why managing risk doesn’t have to come at the expense of a positive visitor experience.
2025-08-0431 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastUncovering the Blind Spots in Modern Identity SecurityIn Episode S7E13 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut sits down with cybersecurity veteran Jim Alkove to discuss the evolving landscape of identity security. With over 25 years in the industry and leadership experience at Microsoft, Salesforce, and now as CEO of Oleria, Jim shares unique insights into the identity challenges facing modern enterprises. He explains why traditional identity frameworks fall short in today’s complex IT environments and how technologies like graph databases and autonomous access management are poised to transform the way organizations secure digital identities.SummaryTh...
2025-07-2133 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastBridging Strategy and Technology: Modernizing Physical Security for Complex OrganizationsIn Episode S7E12 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut is joined by Steve Bassett, Senior Director of Security Consulting at GMR Security. With over three decades of experience in physical security operations, Steve shares insights on how organizations, particularly large, multi-site enterprises, can successfully modernize their physical security posture. The discussion uncovers the growing convergence of physical and cybersecurity, the importance of holistic risk assessments, and the role of technology and policy in creating effective security programs.SummaryThe conversation begins with Steve recounting his unconventional path into...
2025-06-2341 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSpeed Meets Security: Building SaaS with Compliance in MindIn this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut sits down with John Sobczak, founder and CEO of NXT1, to explore how software development teams can accelerate time to market without compromising on security or compliance. John shares how his career shaped the vision behind NXT1 and discusses the structural pitfalls that often delay or derail promising SaaS startups. This engaging conversation is packed with actionable insights for developers, founders, and investors navigating the complex intersection of speed, scale, and security.SummaryJohn Sobczak brings decades of experience in enterprise technology and...
2025-06-1639 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastQuantum Threats to Encryption May Be Closer Than You ThinkWhat if the world’s most trusted cryptographic systems could be broken in just minutes instead of centuries? In this thought-provoking episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, David Close, Chief Solutions Architect at Futurex, joins host Steven Bowcut to discuss the very real—and rapidly accelerating—threat that quantum computing poses to modern encryption. With quantum advancements progressing faster than many expected, Close explains why organizations need to act now to safeguard long-term data, and how hybrid and agile cryptographic systems are the key to staying ahead.SummaryDavid Close opens the conversation by tra...
2025-06-0936 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastReinventing Cyber Incident Readiness and Response CollaborationIn Episode S7E8, Steven welcomes Arvind Parthasarathi, founder and CEO of CYGNVS, to discuss reinventing cyber incident readiness and response collaboration. Arvind shares his background in analytics and cybersecurity, explaining how CYGNVS was created to address the chaos organizations face during major cyber incidents. The conversation covers the importance of comprehensive preparation for cyber incidents, the benefits of CYGNVS’s incident response platform, and the company’s approach to preparing, practicing, responding to, and reporting on cyber crises.
2025-05-1240 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastReclaiming Control: Smarter Data Security for AI Era ChallengesIn Episode S7E7, Steven welcomes Glenn Day, CEO of NVISIONx, to discuss data risk intelligence and emerging threats in the age of AI and complex data environments. Glenn shares insights on data governance, the importance of proper data organization for AI adoption, and how NVISIONx helps organizations manage and purge data responsibly. The conversation underscores the significance of intelligent data classification in cybersecurity and the need for collaborative data governance across departments to achieve enhanced protection, compliance, and a competitive edge through AI models.
2025-04-2822 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastInside the Mind of Cybercriminals: Unpacking F-Secure’s Scam Kill ChainIn Episode S7E6 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, host Steven Bowcut sits down with Dmitri Vellikok, VP of Embedded Security at F-Secure, to discuss F-Secure’s newly launched Scam Kill Chain Framework and explore critical insights into how cybercriminals select and exploit their targets.The Inspiration Behind Scam Kill ChainDmitri shares his 20+ year journey in cybersecurity, from his early fascination with web-based hacking to his extensive experience with F-Secure, highlighting what motivates him to continue tackling cyber threats. He explains the inspiration behind the Scam Kill Chain Framework, a groundbreaking approach designed to...
2025-03-2440 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Future of Cloud Security: AI, Automation, and the Next Evolution in Cyber DefenseIn Episode S7E5, host Steven Bowcut speaks with Ian Amit, CEO and Founder of Gomboc AI. The conversation covers various aspects of Gomboc AI and its approach to computer science and cybersecurity. Ian shares his practical problem-solving philosophy and insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, highlighting the impact of generative AI and the inefficiencies in traditional cloud security and DevOps processes. They discuss the complexities of cloud security, including risks from misconfigurations and shadow IT, and outline Gomboc AI's deterministic approach to AI, which relies on provider documentation to deliver precise solutions while maintaining human oversight. Finally...
2025-02-2439 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSecuring the Future of BYOD: Redefining Remote Work SecurityIn Episode S7E4,David Matalon, CEO and Founder ofVenn, joins Steven Bowcut to explore the evolving landscape of remote work security and the challenges of traditional Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). David shares insights into how financial services and other industries have struggled with data security, compliance, and usability in a BYOD-driven world, and how Venn’sSecure Enclave and Blue Border technology provide a more seamless, secure alternative. They also discuss the importance ofwork+life integration over balance, how Venn’s approach enhances remote productivity without sacrificing security, and the lessons learned from scaling a cybersecurity business. The conversation delv...
2025-02-1727 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAI-Powered Cyber DefenseIn this podcast conversation, Steven and Edward explore the potential of AI in cyber defense, emphasizing its role in augmenting human security teams. Edward highlights a case study where AI enables a tech startup to function as if it has more engineers on staff. They delve into the concept of 'agentic AI' and its application in coaching AI systems, with Edward noting Dropzone AI's recognition as a 'cool vendor' by Gartner in October of the previous year—an important milestone for the company.
Edward explains that agentic AI refers to systems capable of autonomously pe...
2025-01-2726 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastMastering Identity Hygiene: A New Standard in CybersecurityIn Episode S7E1, the host, Steven Bowcut, and Rita Gurevich, the CEO and founder of SPHERE, discuss the importance of identity hygiene in cybersecurity, emphasizing its continuous nature and role in protecting organizations from identity-related risks. They also discussed the challenges in identity management, the need for automation, and the impact of identity hygiene on cyber insurance costs. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the applicability of these concepts to different verticals and the increasing scope of identity management.
2025-01-2030 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSecuring Critical InfrastructureIn this episode, Steven Bowcut sat down with Jori VanAntwerp, Founder and CEO of EmberOT, to explore the challenges and innovations in operational technology (OT) security. Jori, a seasoned expert with nearly 20 years of experience in both OT and IT security, discussed EmberOT’s mission to enhance visibility, security, and risk quantification for critical infrastructure. He detailed how EmberOT’s software sensors provide unmatched protection for OT networks and shared insights into the importance of risk quantification for their clients.
The conversation covered a wide range of topics, from the convergence of OT and IT security to the...
2024-09-1646 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastRevolutionizing Cybersecurity with AI AugmentationIn this captivating episode, Steven Bowcut sits down with Edward Wu, the visionary Founder and CEO of Dropzone AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. Edward shares the journey of building Dropzone AI, the first AI SOC analyst that operates autonomously 24/7, integrating seamlessly with existing tools to deliver decision-ready reports without the need for playbooks, code, or prompts.
We delve into the unique features that set Dropzone AI apart, including its ability to adapt to various environments and its cutting-edge behavioral attack detection capabilities. Edward discusses the challenges faced during...
2024-05-2035 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSecuring Digital Spaces: Protect, Comply, and Enhance UXOn the latest episode of the BSM podcast, host Steven Bowcut delves into the dynamic world of digital safety with Gavin Dunaway, Marketing Director at The Media Trust. This engaging conversation unveils how The Media Trust’s cutting-edge platform safeguards the user experiences across websites and mobile apps, enabling clients to both govern and monetize their digital assets effectively.
Gavin explains the collaborative process between The Media Trust and various digital stakeholders—such as publishers, ad-tech platforms, and app developers—to shield consumers from digital threats and inappropriate content. He outlines the common challenges their clients face, such a...
2024-05-1337 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastDeveloping a Cybersecurity Workforce Through GamificationIn an enlightening episode of the BSM podcast, host Steven Bowcut dives deep with Cynthia Jenkins, CMO and Co-founder of Skillionaire Games by skillsgapp, into the innovative world of mobile gaming designed to bridge the gap between America's youth and the most in-demand career paths in fields like Advanced Manufacturing, Cyber/IT, Life Sciences, and Healthcare. This conversation unpacks the origin story of skillsgapp and Skillionaire Games, revealing a shared mission to engage and educate middle and high school students about critical and emerging industries through the medium of gaming.
Jenkins highlights the strategic...
2024-04-1526 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastProtecting and Managing Unstructured DataIn this insightful episode of the BSM Podcast, Ron Arden, the Executive Vice President, CTO, and COO of Fasoo, joins host Steven Bowcut to shed light on the often-overlooked realm of unstructured data security. Fasoo, a leader in unstructured data security and enterprise content platforms, brings innovative solutions to the table, ensuring secure and productive management of critical business information.
Ron and Steven delve into the complex security challenges that unstructured data presents in today’s digital landscape. They explore the nuances of compliance and regulations, which are vital in safeguarding sensitive information. The discussion takes an ex...
2023-12-0437 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Evolution of Purple TeamingIn Season 5, Episode 19 of the BSM podcast, host Steven Bowcut welcomes Jared Atkinson, the Chief Strategist at SpecterOps and the host of the "Detection Challenging Paradigms Podcast." The episode focuses on the dynamic and increasingly important topic of purple teaming within cybersecurity.
Key Points Discussed
- Evolution of Purple Teaming: Jared delves into the progression of purple teaming practices and their significance in the current threat landscape. He emphasizes how both defensive (blue team) and offensive (red team) strategies have melded to form a more comprehensive security approach.
- Testing Landscape and Vendor...
2023-11-1342 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastBuilding a Culture of CybersecurityIn an eye-opening episode of the BSM podcast (S5E18), Dr. Shaun McAlmont, CEO of NINJIO Cybersecurity Awareness Training, joins host Steven Bowcut to delve into the critical topic of cybersecurity. Dr. McAlmont shares NINJIO's innovative strategies for cybersecurity awareness training, designed to empower individuals and companies to protect themselves against ever-evolving digital threats.
What you'll hear:
Unique Cybersecurity Perspectives: Discover NINJIO's distinctive approach to making cybersecurity awareness engaging and impactful.
Practical Strategies for Everyone: Learn practical tactics that consumers and families can immediately implement to safeguard their digital lives.
Protocols...
2023-11-0634 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastHow Predictive Security is Redefining CybersecurityIn the latest thought-provoking episode of the BSM podcast, host Steven Bowcut welcomes a special guest, Luigi Lenguito, the co-founder and CEO of BforeAI, to delve into the transformative world of Predictive Security. Moving beyond the conventional frameworks of cybersecurity, which typically emphasize a reactive approach, Luigi brings to light an intriguing narrative centered around predictive cybersecurity.
Throughout the discussion, Luigi highlights the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning in orchestrating predictive security measures. He illuminates the conversation by pinpointing the significant benefits this forward-thinking approach offers, such as preemptively identifying potential threats, optimizing...
2023-10-1641 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastUnraveling Cryptocurrency SecurityIn the most recent episode of the BSM podcast, Steven Bowcut delves deep into the cybersecurity landscape of cryptocurrencies with Dr. Aleksandr Zhuk, the CISO of sFOX.
Summary
Dr. Zhuk's insights shed light on the unique challenges and threats that digital currency platforms face, which are distinct from traditional digital technologies.
One of the key topics discussed is the common belief in the infallibility of blockchain technology due to its decentralized nature and cryptographic backbone. Dr. Zhuk decodes this perception, highlighting where its strengths lie and pinpointing t...
2023-09-2525 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastTechnical Innovations designed to Reduce Active Shooter Response TimesWelcome to the thrilling Episode S5E13 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the world of technological innovation in security. In this episode, our host Steven Bowcut sits down with a true pioneer in the field—Dr. Maria Bell, the visionary Founder and CEO of Digital Twin Imaging. This episode titled "Technical Innovations Designed to Reduce Active Shooter Response Times" explores the cutting-edge solutions that DTI provides to expedite emergency responses. Dr. Bell unveils some of the primary strategies and advanced technologies that are revolutionizing the sector, particularly in the context of hi...
2023-08-0719 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastCybersecurity in the AI Era: Combating Modern ThreatsWelcome to a captivating new episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast. In this latest installment, our host Steven Bowcut has an enlightening conversation with cybersecurity expert, Melvin Ejiogu, the CEO and President of VeeMost Technologies. They embark on a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, particularly focusing on the critical role Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays. This episode, titled "Cybersecurity in the AI Era: Combatting Modern Threats," is a treasure trove of insights you won't want to miss.
Summary
In this riveting episode, Melvin Ejiogu guides us through the labyrinth o...
2023-07-3130 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastRespecting People's Data: Building Trust Through Data TransparencyIn this enlightening episode, host Steve Bowcut invites Daniel Barber, Co-founder of DataGrail, for a deep dive into the importance of data privacy and transparency in the digital age. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Daniel explores the critical role of respecting people's data in fostering enduring customer relationships and maintaining brand trust.
Throughout the conversation, they unpack the steps organizations can take to bolster transparency around data collection. Daniel provides actionable tips for achieving compliance and sidestepping potential legal pitfalls, underlining that data transparency is not just about adhering to the regulations but...
2023-07-0323 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastIdentity SecurityWelcome to another exciting episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast! In this episode, our host Steve Bowcut takes a deep dive into the intricate world of identity security with none other than Alex Bovee, CEO and Co-Founder at ConductorOne.
From theory to practice, Bovee shares his profound insights on how organizations can effectively implement zero-trust principles, fostering a more secure and resilient cyber environment. They delve into continuous access governance and the concept of complete identity visibility - key components in building a robust security infrastructure.
Bovee also...
2023-06-2029 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSecurity Risks Associated with SaaS ApplicationsIn this exciting episode of Brilliance Security Magazine, host Steven Bowcut sits down with Nick Harrahill, the Director of Support at Spin.AI, a company that is transforming the way businesses approach security in the SaaS environment.
The pair delve into the intricacies of the modern SaaS landscape and why it has become so crucial for enterprises to recognize and mitigate the security risks inherent within it. Nick provides invaluable insights from Spin.AI’s recent report, highlighting the prevalence and potential dangers of third-party SaaS applications and browser extensions, specifically in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments....
2023-05-2223 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAutomated Cloud Infrastructure RemediationIn this riveting episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine podcast, Steven Bowcut sits down with Bob Bregant, COO & Co-founder of OpsHelm, and Lee Brotherston, Founding Engineer at OpsHelm, to delve into the top three cloud security challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals today. Bob and Lee offer valuable insights into how OpsHelm is addressing these pressing concerns and provide expert advice on tackling them.
Our guests highlight the magnitude of the problems associated with cloud misconfiguration and share best practices to mitigate these risks effectively. Listen in as they discuss real-world examples and solutions, equipping...
2023-05-1526 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastHow to Secure Your Supply Chain and Get Visibility Into Your Software SecurityWelcome to Brilliance Security Magazine podcast, where we discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in the cybersecurity industry. In this episode, host Steve Bowcut interviews Ben Chappell, CEO, and Roger Neal, Head of Products, at Apona Security. Apona Security is a leading provider of Software Composition Analysis (SCA) technology with patented analytics. The topic of the show is "How to Secure Your Supply Chain and Get Visibility Into Your Software Security," where Ben and Roger share their approach to software security and talk about how their platform is unique. The discussion dives into the importance of organizations prioritizing...
2023-04-2415 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastLessons Learned From the LastPass AttackWelcome to S5E6 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, where we bring you interviews with top security professionals in the industry. In this episode, our host Steve Bowcut is joined by Eric Kedrosky, the CISO at Sonrai Security, to discuss the recent LastPass cyber attack. Eric and Steve dive into the details of how the attack was discovered, the root causes of the breach, and what lessons security professionals can take away from this event. Join us for this insightful conversation on the latest threat to our cybersecurity.
About our Guest
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2023-04-1022 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSupply Chain Attacks and Open Source LibrariesIn this episode of Brilliance Security Magazine's podcast, host Steve Bowcut interviews Idan Wiener and Bogdan Kortnov of Illustria about the potential risks open-source libraries pose in the context of supply chain attacks. They discuss the current state of these threats and what organizations should be aware of when it comes to open-source libraries. Wiener and Kortnov give details regarding the vulnerabilities in the ecosystem, such as the recent discovery of a popular NPM package. The episode also covers topics such as possible ways to detect malicious activities and other methods for improving security in organizations. By the end...
2023-03-2024 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastWhat Security Teams Need to Know about External Attack Surface Management and Continuous Automated Red TeamingAs cybersecurity threats become more sophisticated, organizations must employ new measures to protect their networks, digital assets, and data. By understanding and implementing these concepts, you can help reduce your organization’s risk of a cyberattack. In this episode, cybersecurity expert Bikash Barai, Co-founder of FireCompass, explains how to manage your company’s external attack surface and perform continuous automated red teaming.
Host Steven Bowcut and Bikash discuss the importance of external attack surface management and continuous testing of your defenses. Bikash explains the relationship between automated red teaming and attack surface management and offers advice about how...
2023-02-2726 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastWhat Security Professionals Need to Know About Safeguarding Medical Devices and Hospital IoTMedical devices are becoming increasingly interconnected and vulnerable to cyber-attacks. As a security professional, it's crucial that you understand the risks and how to safeguard these devices. This episode will provide an overview of the medical IoT landscape and critical considerations for protecting these devices.
Listen in as Richard Staynings, Chief Security Strategist at Cylera and Steve Bowcut discuss what security professionals need to know about the ever-increasing threats against IoT devices in the medical environment. They cover the vulnerable devices, the information threat actors seek, the types of attacks they launch, and effective mitigation strategies.
2023-02-2040 min
Brilliance Security Magazine PodcastThreat Modeling in Modern Software DevelopmentIn this episode, Steve Bowcut's guest is Adam Shostack. In this discussion focused on Threat Modeling in Modern Software Development, Adam, a threat modeling expert, lends a unique and compelling perspective.
Adam offers a glimpse into his work at Shostack & Associates and provides a high-level overview of threat modeling. Steve and Adam discuss the primary benefits of threat modeling, and listeners are provided with an insider's view of the process.
Adam talks about his new book: Threats: What Every Engineer Should Learn From Star Wars, explaining why he wrote the book, its target audience, and...
2023-02-0623 min
Brilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Role of OSINT in Social Engineering and How to Manage Your Human Attack SurfaceSteve Bowcut's guest for episode S4E20 is Matt Polak. Matt is the CEO and Founder of Picnic Corporation. Picnic is a cybersecurity firm providing enterprise-wide protection from social engineering. The topic for this episode is The Role of OSINT in Social Engineering and How to Manage Your Human Attack Surface.
Matt explains the role of social engineering in today's cyber attacks and talks about why it is so successful. Drawing on his vast experience, he shares what information hackers look for as they plan for an attack and how organizations can use OSINT to protect their...
2022-12-1230 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastHow you can Identify the Security Posture of Your Devices AutomaticallyOur guest for Episode S4E19 is Dr. Carmit Yadin, the Founder & CEO at DeviceTotal—the industry’s first universal repository platform providing security data for devices enabling companies to assess current risks that deployed devices post and potential future risks arising from adding new devices to their networks. The topic for this fun and informative conversation is how you can automatically identify the security posture of your devices.
Dr. Yadin explains how the ever-increasing number of connected devices creates a challenge for organizations trying to assess their security posture. She delves into the need for context to u...
2022-11-2821 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAI-driven Anomaly Detection and Predictive Threat IntelligenceIn Episode S4E18, Thomas Pore, the Senior Director of Product for LiveAction—a leader in network security and performance visibility—talks with Steven Bowcut about some of the benefits of AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive threat intelligence.
In this podcast, you'll learn how LiveAction's AI-driven anomaly detection and predictive threat intelligence can help you detect and prevent security incidents before they happen. Tom discusses the primary advantages these two technologies bring to the SOC; then, the conversation turns to how LiveActions' ThreatEye integrates with SIEM, SOAR, and threat intelligence tools.
About our...
2022-11-2121 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Security Maturity Model profile for Digital TwinsIn Episode S4E17, Frederick Hirsch, an independent consultant and a co-author of the IoT Security Maturity Model (SMM) Practitioner’s Guide, speaks with the host, Steve Bowcut, about the SMM profile for Digital Twins.
Frederick explains digital twins and gives some practical examples of how they are used. Steve and Frederick explore some of the security issues related to digital twins, including how they can help solve complex security challenges. Frederick provides an excellent overview of the purpose of the IoT Security Maturity Model (SMM) Practitioner's Guide, the SMM Digital Twin Profile, and SMM...
2022-11-1242 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Application Security Skills GapIn Episode S4E16, our guest is Abhay Bhargav, the Founder of we45 — a focused Application Security Company, and the Chief Research Officer of AppSecEngineer — an elite, hands-on online training platform for AppSec, Cloud-Native Security, Kubernetes Security, and DevSecOps. The topic Steve Bowcut and Abhay discuss is The Application Security Skills Gap.
Abhay gives an informative view of the scope of the skills gap for application security and explains why he thinks the shortage of skilled security professionals is occurring. Steve and Abhay discuss the skills gap's impact on organizations and what they can do t...
2022-11-0722 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastEncrypted CollaborationIn Episode S4E15, Steve Bowcut talks about encrypted collaboration with István Lám, the co-founder and CEO at Tresorit—a global leader in cloud encryption.
István explains why staying in control of your data is important when collaborating with others and shares how Tresorit’s end-to-end encryption technology protects email and documents. He discusses Tresorit's idea of Zero Knowledge and why it's important.
About our Guest
István Lám is a cryptographer, computer scientist, entrepreneur, and Tresorit’s co-founder and CEO. István earned his MS...
2022-10-2332 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastZero Trust Network AccessIn Episode S4E14, Steve Bowcut talks about Zero Trust Network Access with two well-informed guests. On the show are two executives from the cybersecurity firm Syxsense, Mark Reed, CTO, and Dave Taylor, CMO.
The term Zero Trust is sometimes misapplied or misunderstood in the security industry, so our guests thoroughly describe what the term means and how they use it in their business.
Mark and Dave explain the role of a zero trust strategy in today’s endpoint protection and what it takes to be successful at zero trust, then talk about some of th...
2022-09-1929 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastUnified Communications SolutionsIn Episode S4E13, our guest is Tom Reilly, the President of Commend Americas. This discussion focuses on Unified Communications Solutions. We talk about what they are, how organizations use them, and what providers of these solutions should be doing to protect the networks they reside on and the data they have a stewardship to protect.
The host, Steve Bowcut, asks Tom to explain the cybersecurity protocols solution providers should use to protect infrastructure and data. Tom elaborates on Commend America's "privacy and security by design" process and the international compliance standards companies should adhere to.
2022-09-1228 min
Brilliance Security Magazine PodcastHow to Move Cybersecurity From a Cost Center to a Revenue EnablerIn Episode S4E12, our guest is Jim Nitterauer, Director of Information Security at Graylog. In a fun and informative conversation, BSM's Steve Bowcut and Jim discuss how organizations can move cybersecurity from a cost center to a revenue enabler.
Steve asks Jim to:
Discuss some of the costs organizations face trying to protect their systems, infrastructure, and data.
Explain why security isn't typically viewed as a revenue enabler like other software costs often are.
Tell us why and how security can increase revenue.
Talk specifically about the costs that log management can r...
2022-06-2020 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastHow Managed Security Service Providers Can Help Protect Against RansomwareIn Episode S4E11, our guest is Ray Steen, Chief Strategy Officer of the IT managed services firm, MainSpring. In a fascinating and informative discussion, BSM's Steve Bowcut and Ray talk about:
The common vulnerabilities threat actors exploit to launch a ransomware attack.
The relationship between the size of a business and the likelihood it will be a victim of Ransomware.
What small businesses and SMBs can do to protect against a ransomware attack, and what should they do if they are victimized.
How MSSPs can assist their clients before and after...
2022-06-0640 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastA10 Networks 2022 DDoS Threat ReportIn Episode S4E10, our guest is Paul Nicholson, Senior Director of Product Marketing for A10 Networks. Paul gives us insight into the new 2022 A10 Networks DDoS Threat Report. We talk about what you can expect to learn from the report, the methodology used, and critical findings. Paul explains A10’s ability to precisely track the origins of DDoS weapons activity as we discuss some of the activities A10 discovered leading up to the war in Ukraine.
About our Guest
Paul Nicholson brings 25 years of experience working with Internet and security companies in t...
2022-05-3018 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSOC 2 Compliance for VaaS ProvidersIn Episode S4E9, our guest is Ben Rowe, Cloud & Security Architect for Arcules. We discuss System and Organization Controls (SOC) level 2 type 2 certification in video-as-a-service (VaaS) and other cloud-based security systems providers. Ben gives us a high-level overview of what the SOC audit covers, and we dive into why physical security SaaS providers need to pursue SOC 2 attestation. He explains the process for achieving SOC 2 Type 2.
About our Guest
Ben Rowe serves as the Cloud & Security Architect for Arcules, where he is instrumental in guiding the design and security of the A...
2022-05-2318 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastA Modern Approach to VMSIn Episode S4E8 Steve Bowcut, Editor at Brilliance Security Magazine, and John Rezzonico, CEO at Edge 360, discuss what it means to build a Video Management System using modern IT processes and solutions. They examine why VMS solutions have historically been slow to adopt advanced IT practices. John provides an explanation of the benefits of containerization and why physical security video system users should look for a fully containerized VMS.
About our Guest
As CEO at Edge360, John is responsible for the global operations of the company. He brings more than 30 years...
2022-05-1639 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastUnderstanding and Communicating Cyber RiskOur topic for Episode S4E7 is Understanding and Communicating Cyber Risk. Our guest is Greg Spicer, CRO and Co-Founder of Ostrich Cyber-Risk.
BSM's editor, Steve Bowcut, asks Greg to:
Discuss the importance of prioritizing mitigation and remediation efforts.
Explain some crucial elements of risk scoring; what should be considered in the scoring process?
Explain how the concept of “proximity-blindness” impacts risk analysis.
Discuss some of the challenges security teams face when communicating with organizational leaders, and how can they be overcome?
And more.
About our Guest...
2022-05-1034 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSupply chain security: What to expect in the next yearThe topic for Episode S4E6 is supply chain security and what to expect in the next year. Our guest is Farshad Abasi, Founder and Chief Security Officer of Forward Security.
In a fun and interesting conversation, Farshad and Steve Bowcut cover:
What supply chain attacks are and how they happen, including some examples
Why supply chain attacks are such a serious threat
What the industry can expect regarding supply chain attacks in the next year
What preventative measures organizations should take to protect against supply chain attacks
And more
2022-04-1134 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastIIC's foundational document for Artificial Intelligence—The Industrial IoT Artificial Intelligence FrameworkIn Episode S4E5, we have as our guests two individuals who are distinguished by their work with the Industry IoT Consortium (IIC).
Bassam Zarkout—Executive Vice President IGnPower Inc. and the Chief Editor of the Industrial IoT Artificial Intelligence Framework (IIAIF).
Wael Diab—Chair IIC Industrial AI Task Group and Secretary IIC Steering Committee.
About the IIC
Since its founding in 2014, the IIC has helped build a technical foundation for the Industrial IoT. They work to help organizations take advantage of IoT technology and achi...
2022-04-0428 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastA Novel Approach to Security Bug BountiesIn Episode S4E4, we have two guests. We talk with Jonatan Altszul, CEO at BitTrap and Ariel Futoransky, BitTrap’s CTO. Our topic is A Novel Approach to Security Bug Bounties.
BitTrap helps companies find breaches faster by installing wallets with risk-adjusted bounties. When an attacker cashes a wallet, they notify the company of the breach so they can take remediation actions to patch it.
Some of the topics we cover include:
Why bug bounties are necessary
What works and what can be improved
BitTrap's novel approach to...
2022-03-1440 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastProduct Supply Chain SecurityIn this episode, our guest is Slava Bronfman, CEO and Co-founder at Cybellum and we talk about product supply chain security. Cybellum provides a product security platform, enabling teams to manage security across the entire product lifecycle - from highly detailed SBOMs to automatic vulnerability management, ongoing incident response, and continuous monitoring.
We touch on:
Cybersecurity risks, such as open-source or supply chain software
Some things product manufacturers can do to detect and remediate vulnerabilities
The future for product supply chain security
A little about our g...
2022-03-0727 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAutomated Controls for Compliance - How and WhyIn Episode S4E2 our guest is David Vincent, VP of Product Strategy and the chief security evangelist at Appsian Security. Our topic is Automated Controls for Compliance - How and Why.
Appsian provides ERP security below the network layer. David shares his insights about:
Challenges associated with manually maintaining compliance.
How automated controls can affect compliance.
Leading practices for effective Data Security & Privacy Compliance.
And more.
David Vincent has over twenty-five years of experience delivering Security, Audit, Risk, & Compliance services while employed with some of...
2022-02-2825 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Future of Ransomware and Trends in Data SecurityIn Episode S4E1 our guest is Purandar Das, CEO and Co-Founder at Sotero. We discuss the future of ransomware and explore some recent trends in data security.
We touch on topics such as:
Anomaly detection at the data level
Machine-learning in ransomware protection
Possible future trends for ransomware
Sotero offers the first field-level, universal data protection platform allowing you to consolidate all your data instances, applications, and security products into one easy-to-manage environment. Purandar Das is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of success in the information t...
2022-02-1424 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastLabor Shortage for IT and OT CybersecurityIn Episode S3E14 our guest is Jeff Macre - a Cybersecurity Project Manager at 1898 & Co. and we discuss the critical labor shortage, or skills gap, current in the areas of IT and OT cybersecurity.
1898 & Co. is part of Kansas City, Missouri-based engineering firm Burns & McDonnell - one of countries largest engineering firms - and Jeff is responsible for leading successful projects that bring real value to Burns & Mac clients. During his career, Jeff has successfully led more than 300 projects throughout many of the critical infrastructure sectors including Electric, Water, and Transportation. He holds a master’s deg...
2021-11-2934 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastCybersecurity Red FlagsIn Episode S3E13, our guest is Corey Nachreiner, Chief Security Officer at WatchGuard Technologies. Corey is a front-line cybersecurity expert for nearly two decades; he regularly contributes to security publications and speaks internationally at leading industry trade shows like RSA. He has written thousands of security alerts and educational articles. Corey is the primary contributor to the Secplicity Community, which provides daily videos and content on the latest security threats, news, and best practices. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Corey enjoys "modding" any technical gizmo he can get his hands on and considers himself a hacker...
2021-11-1527 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAutomotive Cybersecurity RisksEpisode S3E12 features an informative conversation with Slava Bronfman, the Co-founder and CEO at Cybellum. Cybellum is a global leader providing integrated cyber solutions for the leading device manufactures, including automobiles. We discuss the cybersecurity risks associated with the automotive industry and what can be done to mitigate those risks.
In his role as CEO at Cybellum, Slava is responsible for the business, sales, and marketing operations, working with manufacturers and asset owners worldwide on implementing risk assessment solutions.
He served as an officer in Israel’s elite intelligence corps unit 8153 in...
2021-10-2530 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSmartphone-related Security ThreatsIn Episode S3E11 our guest is Dr. Bill Anderson, President of CIS Mobile. Dr. Anderson is a security industry executive with extensive leadership experience founding, funding, and operating security software companies. He has previously served as Vice President, Technology Investments at Allied Minds where he managed a portfolio of information security, quantum, and semiconductor design companies. Bill has held executive roles in product management and marketing at several public and private technology companies and is an expert on security in the mobile ecosystem.
During this fascinating conversation, Bill gives us an overview of...
2021-10-0431 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastWhat the Future Holds for the “New” WorkplaceIn Episode S3E10, our guest is Julian Lovelock. Julian is currently Vice President of the Global Business Segment responsible for workforce identity management solutions at HID Global. Part of his role includes sparking new innovation leading to the development of new products and services. Julian moved to the United States from London in 2006 following the acquisition of ASPACE Solutions, where he was CTO and co-founder. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Aston, UK.
We discuss the idea of identity being the new perimeter, and...
2021-09-0740 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastIndustry IoT Consortium's Trustworthiness framework foundationsIn Episode S3E9 we depart from our normal format and interview four guests at once. The panel for this episode is made up of Karen Quatromoni, the Director of PR at Object Management Group, and three co-chairs of the Trustworthiness Task Group for the Industry IoT Consortium, they are:
Marcellus Buchheit - Co-founder and Chairman of the Board at WIBU-Systems.
Frederick Hirsch - An independent consultant in the area of trustworthiness and security.
Bob Martin - Leads the supply chain and security efforts within MITRE, a non-profit organization that runs federally funded research and...
2021-08-2327 minBrilliance Security Magazine Podcast10 keys to preventing ransomwareIn Episode S3E8, our guest is Corey Nachreiner, Chief Security Officer at WatchGuard Technologies. Corey is a front-line cybersecurity expert for nearly two decades; he regularly contributes to security publications and speaks internationally at leading industry trade shows like RSA. He has written thousands of security alerts and educational articles. Corey is the primary contributor to the Secplicity Community, which provides daily videos and content on the latest security threats, news, and best practices. A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Corey enjoys "modding" any technical gizmo he can get his hands on and considers himself a hacker...
2021-08-1645 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastCybersecurity Awareness Training - Why It WorksIn Episode S3E7 our guest is Zack Schuler. Zack is the founder and CEO of NINJIO – a global cybersecurity awareness company that teaches employees and their families how not to get hacked. Zack is an authority on cybersecurity, employee engagement, and related tech issues. He has written for Forbes, HR Dive, Dark Reading, and many other outlets.
In this fun and entertaining episode, we discuss where the idea for NINJIO came from and how it got started. Zack gives us an overview of the various cybersecurity training programs NINJIO offers. They cover more es...
2021-07-1932 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAutomated RemediationIn Episode S3E6 our guest is Brian Hajost, President and Founder of SteelCloud, a company that develops technology for automated remediation of endpoints to effectively meet compliance mandates.
In this fun and informative conversation, Brian delves into what it means for organizations to meet the various compliance mandates they are subject to. He addresses the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and how enterprises can automate remediation of their endpoints.
A little about our guest:
Brian Hajost is the President & CEO of SteelCloud, a co...
2021-06-1422 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Importance of Encryption in Today’s Data-dependent WorldIn Episode S3E5, we talk with Purandar Das, CEO and Co-Founder at Sotero - Sotero offers the first field-level, universal data protection platform.
We talk about the importance of data, the data lifecycle, and why it is essential to encrypt data at each stage of the lifecycle. We discuss the idea of data time-to-value, and why it is important, and the current state of today's encryption technologies.
Join us for a fascinating conversation.
Purandar Das is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history...
2021-05-1719 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastApplication Security: the Importance of Collaboration, Automation, and Infrastructure as CodeIn Episode S3E4, we talk with Abhay Bhargav, founder of we45 - an Application Security Company and he is also the Chief Research Officer of AppSecEngineer - a hands-on online training platform for AppSec, Cloud-Native Security, Kubernetes Security, and DevSecOps.
We talk about why it's important to foster a culture of collaboration between security and engineering teams, and what can happen if you don't collaborate. We discuss the role of automation in DevSecOps and how it can be implemented. Finally, we touch on Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Please join us for an interesting conversation.
2021-04-1917 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastCybersecurity for Physical Access Control in the CloudIn Episode S3E3, we talk with Kim Loy, Chief Product Officer at ACRE, a global networking and security solution leader. We probe whether cloud-based physical access systems have lived up to their expected adoption by end-users. We look at some of the potential cybersecurity risks associated with exposing physical access data and controls to the internet and discuss how these concerns have been addressed. Kim offers a view of the Cloud Security Shared Responsibility model from a physical access control perspective.
Join us for a fascinating and informative discussion with Kim Loy, who has more than 25...
2021-03-2923 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastZero Trust for Open BankingIn Episode S3E2 we talk with Jasen Meece, CEO at Cloudentity — a cloud-based provider of dynamic fine-grained authorization and governance solutions. We dive into zero trust for open banking APIs and uncover some of the threats associated with that market. We look at a new partnership just announced between Cloudentity and Axway, a leading API integration platform provider.
With previous roles at Oracle, KPMG, and IBM, Jasen has 20+ years of leadership experience in IT driving both internal and external facing organizations. Jasen is a dynamic, results-oriented executive who leverages technology products and services to...
2021-03-1515 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastPotential Security Risks Within Legacy DatabasesIn Episode S3E1 we talk with Greg Wendt, Executive Director of Security at Appsian. The focus of the conversation is data and compliance as it relates to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. We uncover some of the potential security risks associated with legacy databases and what can be done to protect sensitive data in a post-COVID world.
Greg Wendt is an Oracle® PeopleSoft security expert. During his 23-year career, he has been recognized as a leader in data security, application architecture, and business operations. He served as an ERP Application Architect at Texas Ch...
2021-01-2224 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastBenefits of Using FIDO AuthenticationIn this episode, we examine Fast ID Online (FIDO) standards-based authentication that ends reliance on passwords, protects user credentials, and resists phishing attacks. FIDO supports the remote pandemic-era workforce by ensuring critical data residing on home-based systems and mobile devices remains secure and uncompromised.
Our guest, Steven Humphreys, CEO of Identiv, answers questions such as:
Why are home networks so much more vulnerable to malicious attacks than corporate networks?
Why is the use of passwords no longer advisable?
What devices are FIDO2 security keys compatible with?
Join us for...
2020-12-1521 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSecurity and Compliance for Today's Collaboration ToolsIn this episode, we take a look at how companies can protect sensitive data while using modern collaboration tools. Our guest is Devin Redmond, CEO, and Co-Founder of Theta Lake, the recognized leader in collaboration security and compliance for Cisco WebEx, Microsoft Teams, RingCentral, and Zoom.
Listen to learn how Theta Lake’s AI helps security and compliance teams more effectively scale their risk detection and the workflows for communication security, data loss protection, and supervision of modern video, voice, and unified collaboration systems.
2020-12-0725 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe Cybersecurity Poverty Line and the Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your FutureIn Episode S2E20, we examine the cybersecurity poverty line and its relationship with the industry-wide skills gap. We talk with George Finney, a CISO that believes people are the key to solving our cybersecurity challenges.
We discuss the habits organizations need to create to build a culture of cybersecurity awareness. George talks about his new book, Well Aware: Master the Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future.
You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion.
2020-11-3021 minBrilliance Security Magazine Podcast2020 State of Virtual Appliance Security ReportThousands of virtual appliances are being distributed with known, exploitable, and fixable security flaws and often on outdated operating systems. Organizations depend on virtual appliances for securing cloud workloads, firewalls, secure gateways, and encryption.
To help the cloud security industry keep pace with demand, Orca Security released the “2020 State of Virtual Appliance Security Report,” which analyzed 2,218 virtual appliance images from 540 software vendors for known vulnerabilities, to identify risks and provide an objective assessment score and ranking. As the enterprise migrates to the cloud at a rapid pace, the security of virtual appliances has fallen dramatically behind.
In...
2020-11-2319 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastMobolize and Akamai Enable Security on Mobile DevicesMobolize, the recognized leader for providing an on-device Data Management Engine that provides security, connectivity, and optimization on mobile devices, recently announced a partnership with Akamai, the intelligent edge platform for securing and delivering digital experiences, to offer security to mobile devices for enterprises. The addition of mobile protection adds an extra layer of proactive security controls and threat protection to quickly and uniformly block malicious web traffic for the growing use of mobile devices as employees work from home.
In Episode S2E18 we explore this new partnership as we speak with Colleen...
2020-11-1026 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastConverging Fraud, Risk, and IT TeamsEpisode S2E17 is an informative discussion about how financial institutions are fairing in their quest to converge fraud, risk, and IT teams. We look at the state of the financial industry as it relates to fraud and how the pandemic has affected financial institutions. We examine some of the pain points banks suffer as they attempt to converge risk management solutions as well as the benefits of this convergence.
As our guest, we have Matt Tengwall, the General Manager of Verint Fraud & Security Solutions. He shares his unique insight into how technology often...
2020-10-2620 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastCashless Payment Services and Preventing FraudIn episode S2E16 we talk with Eric Solis, the CEO of MovoCash, and discuss how consumer demand for cashless payment is changing society and how financial institutions can offer competitive digital services while preventing fraud.
We examine the "state of the industry" as it relates to cashless payments and bank fraud. We talk about the need for new banking standards and look at whether or not a government-backed digital dollar is a good idea.
Eric describes a better way of making cashless payments than just handing over a...
2020-10-1927 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastCybersecurity and Compliance Challenges Faced by SMBs, with Karen WalshIn episode S2E15 we have a fascinating discussion with author and compliance expert, Karen Walsh. We dive into some of the cybersecurity and compliance challenges faced by small to medium-sized businesses.
Karen shares her expert insight into what SMBs need to know to protect their data, stay in compliance, and understand what is really important. In her characteristically charming way, she sorts through some of the industry's hyperbole and rhetoric to expose some simple cybersecurity and compliance truths.
Karen is working on a new book and offers some in...
2020-10-1223 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastDesigning 360° Cameras with Cybersecurity In MindFrom adopting secure configurations with measures to protect and control access to cameras, to managing security threats with vulnerability scans during integration, and even ensuring the integrity and security of products over the supply chain with regular audits, in episode S2E14 we talk about designing 360-degree surveillance technology with the cybersecurity needs of end-users in mind.
Our guest is Jon Marsh. Vice President of Product at Oncam. Jon is responsible for Oncam’s overall product development. He spearheads the technology, design, and delivery of products, and ensures that the development of new solutions fit...
2020-10-0521 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastA Discussion about Security by Design with Arcules and Milestone SystemsIn episode S2E13 we talk with two experts about how physical security solutions must be designed with cybersecurity in mind. You can think of this as security for security. Nigel Waterton is Chief Revenue Officer, for Arcules, and Tim Palmquist is Vice President Americas, for Milestone Systems.
Together we uncover some interesting ways that Arcules uses the concept of Security by Design to bake cybersecurity elements into their cloud-based physical security solutions. We also talk about the unique relationship between Arcules and Milestone Systems. A relationship that provides each company with strategic advantages i...
2020-09-2822 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastHow We Can Effectively Restart Operations While Protecting Our Employees’ and Citizens’ Health and SafetyTo say that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted operations around the world is the understatement of the decade. That being said, businesses and governments are under mounting pressure to restart their operations as quickly as possible. With social distancing and other measures helping to curtail the spread, organizations are turning their attention to a critical question: “How do we effectively restart operations while protecting our employees’ and citizens’ health and safety?”
In episode S2E12 we talk with Alan Stoddard, Vice President and General Manager, Verint Situational Intelligence Solutions. He says adjusting to these new conditions demands a pragma...
2020-09-2220 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAPI Protection - The Overlooked Business Continuity StrategyFrom financial services to education, nearly every industry relies on API feeds to remain competitive and generate revenue. In S2E11 former team leader of an elite Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) cyber unit and current CEO of Salt Security, Roey Eliyahu, cautions that API security must be part of an organization’s business continuity strategy. If left unprotected, a breach could have catastrophic repercussions for both revenue and brand reputation.
Listen to this episode to hear Roey explain how attackers choose which APIs to target, how they execute attacks, and how to protect against th...
2020-09-1415 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastSecurity Culture Report Finds a Large Gap Exists Between the Best and Worst Performers for Security CultureIn Episode S2E10 we talk with Perry Carpenter, Chief Evangelist, and Strategy Officer with KnowBe4. We discuss KnowBe4’s new research arm, KnowBe4 Research, and their first Security Culture Report that was recently released.
In the 2020 “Security Culture Report”, data was collected from 120,050 employees in 1,107 organizations across 24 countries. There were a total of 17 industry sectors examined in detail. Results from this year’s report revealed a large gap between the best performers and the poor performers when it comes to security culture. The best performers were from Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance and the wors...
2020-09-0722 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastShadow Code: The Hidden Risk to Your WebsiteIn Episode S2E9 we talk with Ameet Naik a security evangelist at PerimeterX. PerimeterX, a leading provider of application security solutions that keep digital businesses safe, recently released “Shadow Code: The Hidden Risk to Your Website.” This second annual survey of security professionals uncovers the extent and impact of third-party scripts and open-source libraries used in web applications across organizations.
Join us for this fascinating discussion about Shadow Code and why it is a problem for developers.
2020-08-3114 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastShoring Up Security in a WFH WorldIn Episode S2E8 we talk with Zeev Draer, vice president of corporate strategy for Niagara Networks, and we discuss some steps corporations can take to shore up their security posture in this new “work from home” world we find ourselves in.
Zeev describes for us some of the operational differences between attackers and defenders - and why is that important.
2020-08-2432 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastCOVID-19’s Impact on Business SecurityIn Episode S2E7 we have a delightful conversation with Adam Kujawa, Director of Malwarebytes Labs. Adam talks about Malwarebytes' insightful new report that was released on August 20, 2020. This report, titled "Enduring from Home: COVID-19’s Impact on Business Security," combines Malwarebytes telemetry with survey results from 200 IT and cybersecurity decision-makers from small businesses to large enterprises to unearth new security concerns in remote work environments.
You'll not want to miss this episode, as Adam lays out some of the more interesting findings from this important report.
2020-08-2121 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastThe State of DDoS WeaponsDDoS attacks continue to grow in frequency, intensity, and sophistication. Listen to this episode of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast to learn more about why DDoS attacks are increasing and what can be done.
In Episode S2E6, we discuss the new A10 Networks report on the State of DDoS Weapons. Our guest is Paul Nicholson, Senior Director of Product Marketing for A10 Networks.
Paul walks us through why this report is essential to the industry and the methodology used to collect the data reflected by the report's findings. We...
2020-08-1721 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastWhat You Need to Know About LeakwareIt’s no secret that cybercriminals are always upping the ante, but while ransomware is still in the spotlight, it's even more devastating cousin, leakware, doesn’t receive as much attention. In this episode, we talk with Nir Gaist, a senior information security expert and ethical hacker to learn more about leakware - what it is, how cybercriminals are leveraging it to increase ransom payments, and what can be done to prevent it.
2020-08-1117 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastAccount Takeover FraudS2E4 is an exciting discussion with Will LaSala, the Director of Security Solutions, Security Evangelist, at OneSpan. Will offers his expertise to examine account takeover fraud, what it is, how it works, and how to avoid it.
Recent news reports indicate that 15 Billion consumer credentials were found for sale on the dark web. And about 25% of the leaked credentials include account information related to banking and other financial services – making it extremely easy for hackers to conduct account takeover attacks on consumers’ financial accounts. Coupled with the current remote work conditions, consumers are prim...
2020-08-0319 minBrilliance Security Magazine Podcast2020 State of the Public Cloud Security ReportS2E3 is a discussion with Avi Shua, Co-Founder and CEO of Orca Security. Avi takes us through some of the more interesting findings of this new industry report.
This study shows that public cloud environments are rife with neglected workloads, authentication issues, and lateral movement risk
The world of cybersecurity isn’t fair. Security teams need to secure everything, but attackers need only find one weak link. For most organizations, cloud workload security is dependent upon the installation and maintenance of security agents across all assets. This rarely happens, as this report shows.
...
2020-07-2817 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastEssential COVID-19 Supplies via the DarknetS2E2 is an in-depth look at how and what supplies, essential for preventing and treating COVID-19, end up on the darknet. We interview Dr. David Maimon, an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Georgia State University. Dr. Maimon is engaged in a year-long study, funded by the National Science Foundation, which will allow researchers in Georgia State University’s Evidence-Based Cybersecurity Research Group (EBCS) to examine threats related to the sale of critical COVID-19 supplies via darknet markets.
2020-07-2831 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastIoT Revolution Leads to Increased Risk of CyberattacksEpisode S2E1 is a fascinating interview with Hardik Modi from NETSCOUT. We talk about the IoT revolution and some interesting findings from NETSCOUT's latest industry report.
2020-07-2132 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastA Security Report Worth ReadingIn this episode we talk about the new Malwarebytes 2020 State of Malware report and why I think you should read it.
2020-02-1106 min
Brilliance Security Magazine PodcastApplying High Tech Security Technology for SMBsSecurity technology will allow us to implement some pretty amazing defenses. The brightest technology minds around the world examine new and existing threats and vulnerabilities. Each new exploit brings the industry’s defensive methods and strategies to a sharper point.
One of the practical problems that continually surfaces in security technology is one of application. It does little good to devise highly technical defensive solutions if they are, in the end, too complicated for average businesses to deploy and manage.
Listen to what we learned about one company that addresses this problem every effectively.
2020-01-3006 minBrilliance Security Magazine PodcastBrilliance Security Magazine's Inaugural Foray in the World of PodcastsDue to reader suggestions and the growing popularity of podcasts, we are adding this medium to Brilliance Security Magazine. Here you will find short but informative podcasts designed for security professionals and those interested in cyber and physical security.
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