#156 - SMB CISO Challenges (with Kevin O’Connor)

In this episode of CISO Tradecraft, host G Mark Hardy talks to Kevin O'Connor, the Director of Threat Research at Adlumin. They discuss the importance of comprehensive cybersecurity for Small to Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs), including law firms and mid-sized banks. The conversation explores the complexities of managing security infrastructures, the role of managed security service providers, and the usefulness of managed detection and response systems. The discussion also delves into the increasing threat of ransomware and the critical importance of managing data vulnerabilities and providing security awareness training.

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Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V_qkMFdGC4NRLCG-80gcsiSA8ikT8SwP

Youtube: https://youtu.be/diCZfWWB3z8

 

Chapters

00:12 Introduction and Sponsor Message
01:42 Guest Introduction: Kevin O'Connor
02:29 Discussion on Cybersecurity Roles and Challenges
03:20 The Importance of Defense in Cybersecurity
04:23 The Role of Managed Security Services for SMBs
07:26 The Cost and Staffing Challenges of In-House SOCs
14:41 The Value of Managed Security Services for Legal Firms
16:30 The Threat Landscape for Small and Mid-Sized Banks
18:19 The Difference Between Compliance and Security
20:08 Understanding the Reality of Cybersecurity
20:45 The Challenges of Building IT Infrastructure
21:08 Outsourcing vs In-house Security Management
21:55 The Importance of Understanding Your Data
22:43 Security Operations Center vs Security Operations Platform
24:21 The Role of Managed Detection and Response
24:54 The Importance of Quick Response in Security
28:07 The Threat of Ransomware and Data Breaches
34:31 The Role of Pen Testing in Cybersecurity
36:33 The Growing Threat of Ransomware
38:28 The Importance of Security Awareness Training
40:42 The Role of Incident Response and Forensics
42:11 Final Thoughts on Cybersecurity