CYBER24
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsCYBER24 is a weekly podcast with one simple goal: to help business leaders and policy makers understand the often-intimidating subjects of cybersecurity and data privacy. Each week, our panel of rotating experts discusses the top cybersecurity issues and stories in the news. We decode the cybersecurity jargon to help you understand the complexities of cybersecurity and to help you ask the right questions of your IT and cybersecurity teams.
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Episode 185: Security from the Start
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss application security with Laura Bell Main, the founder and CEO of SafeStack. We discuss incentivizing security in software design and her belief that secure software is more than just the code developers write. Panelists Laura Bell Main, CEO of Safestack
Episode 184: Security This Week
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, we sit down with Patrick Hynds and Duane Laflotte from Pulsar Security to discuss cybersecurity and their podcast "Security This Week." As experienced cybersecurity professionals and educators, they share their insights on teaching cybersecurity to their audience and what businesses can do to protect themselves against cyber threats. Tune in to learn from their expertise and experience. Panelists Patrick Hynds, CEO Duane Laflotte, CTO
Episode 183: Cyber Education
February 21, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we talk about cybersecurity education with Laurie Salvail, the executive director of CYBER.org. She’s working to improve cybersecurity literacy and expand K-12 cybersecurity education to help student stay safe online and prepare them for cybersecurity careers. Panelists Laurie Salvail, Executive Director of CYBER.org
Episode 182: Identity Management
February 16, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOur guest this episode is Eric Olden who is the Co-founder and CEO of Strata Identity. He is a widely respected thought leader in identity management. He is also the visionary behind Symplified’s strategy to secure the cloud. We discuss the identity landscape, identity orchestration and identity fabric.
Episode 181: Getting the most form Microsoft Security Stack
February 07, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we look at security tools your organization may have but not utilize - or under utilize. We talk with Andre Keartland of Netsurit about the Microsoft security stack and how using it right can help you get the most from limited security personnel.
Episode 180: Growing Compliance Risks from Business Communications
January 31, 2023 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we discuss the growing compliance risks stemming from business communications with Garth Landers of Theta Lake. He discusses key findings from the company’s 2022 Modern Communications Compliance and Security Report, why firms from all sectors should be prepared for regulatory scrutiny of their ability to capture, monitor, retain and retrieve all relevant communications, and how businesses can prepare now to future-proof their collaboration tool ...
Episode 179: Data-Driven Analytics
January 24, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we visit with Sangeeta Krishnan, who is a senior analytics leader with Bayer and the author of “Thriving in a Data World.” We discuss the challenges of establishing a data-driven culture, the most difficult thing she sees about working in the data world and data industry buzzwords - including her favorite one she says no one actually understands. Amazon book link https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-Data-World-Leaders-Managers/dp/1637424167](https:...
Episode 178: Open Standards
December 13, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we talk with Bron Gondwana, the CEO of Fastmail. He’s a former programmer who shares his perspective on open standards. We talk about what that means for email, why businesses should adopt open standards and the biggest isues facing data privacy today.
Episode 177: HTML Malware
December 06, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we take a deep dive on one of the hottest phishing trends, HTML malware. Karl Sigler of Trustwave SpiderLabs shares his perspective on HTML smuggling, social engineering and how this type of attack will evolve in the coming years.
Episode 176: Nastiest Malware of 2022
November 29, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we talk with Tyer Moffitt, senior security analyst at OpenText Security Solutions. They’ve released their 2022 Nastiest Malware Report and we discuss the top threats facing small businesses and average Joes. We also dive into what Tyler is seeing as the most intersting new tactics the hacker groups are using.
Episode 175: Russia-Ukraine and the impact on cybersecurity
November 22, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we sit down with Jon Murchison, founder and CEO of Blackpoint Cyber. Jon is a fromer NSA computer operations expert and we cover everything from how he recruits the best cyber talent in a high-demand market to how the ongoing war in Ukraine has impacted the types of cyber attacks his team is fighting.
Episode 174: Digital Extortion
November 15, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this week’s episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we discuss digital extortion with Michael Orozco of MorganFranklin Cybersecurity. He gives his insight on why are cybercriminals stealing personal and business information for future use and digital extortion and how they target differnet types of people, sectors or organizations. We also cover what should organizations do once they have been attacked or information is compromised and what steps can people or organizations take to mitigat...
Episode 173: Overlooked Security Vulnerabilities
November 08, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this week’s episode of CYBER24, we sit down with Dr. Danny Rittman to discuss Overlooked Security Vulnerabilities. Dr. Rittman is an R&D expert and CTO of GBT Technologies. We discuss everyIn this week’s episode of CYBER24, we sit down with Dr. Danny Rittman to discuss Overlooked Security Vulnerabilities. Dr. Rittman is an R&D expert and CTO of GBT Technologies. We discuss everything from a new type of chip he’s working on that will greatly increase storage capacity. We also talk about ra...
Episode 172: Phygital Attacks
November 01, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBBusinesses spend significant time building their digital defenses - and with good reason. But there’s a type of attack many overlook and it’s a combination of a physical and digital attack. Wr discuss phygital attacks with Will Plummer, chief security officer of RaySecur.
Episode 171: Women in Cybersecurity
October 25, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBCybersecurity has been a male-dominated field and that’s a problem - especially when there’s incredible demand for talent right now. In today’s episode, we discuss women in cybersecurity, mentoring and more with Lynne Doherty of Sumo Logic. Guest Lynne Doherty Linkedin Twitter Sumo Logic
Episode 170: Cyber Risks in the Remote-Work World
October 18, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss Cyber Risks in the Remote-Work World with Tyler Moffitt of OpenText Security. We ask him if remote work is making this risky cyber behavior worse and look at the recent Uber breach to learn what organizations should do to ensure employees are prepared these days. Panelists Tyler Moffitt, Senior Security Analyst
Episode 169: Safety for Payment Platforms
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we discuss Safety for Payment Platforms with Josh Shaul, CEO of Allure Security and author of Practical Oracle Security. We cover how online payment platforms can protect themselves from brand impersonation and spoofing, how AI can prevent account takeover attacks, brand Protection tactics every business should consider, and how retail brands can leverage technology to get ahead of the curve to protect their brand reputation.
Episode 168: Cultural Needs of Tech Businesses
October 04, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBHiring tech talent can be a real challenge for any organization. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we discuss the Cultural Needs of Tech Businesses with Helen Horstmann-Allen, the COO of Fastmail. The pod covers changes she’s seen in the process of recruiting talent for an international tech business in the post-COVID era to competing with tech giants for talent and advice she has for small to mid sized tech companies looking to land talent in 2023.
Episode 167: Cybersecurity talent and veterans
September 27, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Stephen Semmelroth, the VP of cyber at Avant Communications. Stephen was in the Army for 6+ years, and he served in Afghanistan and the Army's Cyber Corps, where he led a red team and a threat intelligence team defending US assets across an entire continent. He also co-wrote the training doctrine that defines how [cyber units](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stratacore-announces-acquisition-rainier-cyber-geniece-mccolgan/) defend the US. Stephen broke his bac...
Episode 166: Software Supply Chain Security
September 19, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThe pandemic had a ripple effect on the supply chain but there’s also a software supply chain - and a disruption there can be big trouble for your business. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we chat with Anirban Banjeree CEO and Co-founder of Riscosity, a company dedicated to providing businesses with a working Software Supply Chain Security Platform––granting them greater visibility, control, and security.
Episode 165: How does JMAP make email better?
June 20, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBWe all rely on email and have accepted its benefits and drawbacks. But email can be much better than what most of us experience. In this episode, Rik Signes, CTO of Fastmail, helps us understand how we can better protect ourselves on the web––specifically as we use email. Fastmail is an email provider that guarantees total privacy over your information, offering better privacy with email aliases and custom addresses. They offer protection from tracking, data leaks, and spammers by providing...
Episode 164: Product-led SEO connects you to customers
May 31, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this week’s episode, we sit down with Eli Schwartz to discuss the power of search engine optimization. Schwartz is an SEO expert and consultant with more than a decade of experience working for leading B2B and B2C companies. His ability to demystify and navigate the SEO process has generated billions of dollars in revenue for some of the internet's top websites, including such clients as Shutterstock, WordPress, Blue Nile, Quora, and Zendesk. As head of SurveyMonkey's SEO team, Schwartz...
Episode 163: Creating a Security Culture
May 23, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this week’s episode, we discuss how organizations can foster a “security culture” with Perry Carpenter, who currently serves as chief evangelist and strategy officer for KnowBe4 the world’s most popular security awareness and simulated phishing platform. A recognized thought leader on security awareness and the human factors of security, he’s provided security consulting and advisory services for the world’s best-known brands. His previous book, Transformational Security Awareness: What...
Episode 162: What should you do with old devices to protect data and the environment?
May 10, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWhat should you do with old devices? We discusses e-waste disposal and hardware security with John Shegerian, best-selling author and co-founder of ERI, the largest recycler of e-waste in the United States. You can find more information about ERI here. Shegerian's book, The Insecurity of Everything: How Hardware Data Security is Becoming the Most Important Topic in the World, is available here.
Episode 161: How to do Application Security Right
May 03, 2022 01:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this week’s episode, we discuss how businesses and users can “think like hackers” with Ted Harrington, author of Hackable: How to do Application Security Right and renowned “ethical hacker.”
Episode 160: The Future of Passwordless
April 05, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn today’s discussion, Horacio Zambrano, Chief Marketing Officer at Secret Double Octopus, tells us about the future of “passwordless,” and the future of user security and authentication. Want to learn more? You can check out today’s featured guest at DoubleOctopus.com.
Episode 159: Keeping seniors safe online
March 29, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBSeniors are reluctant to adopt to new tech and when they do they can be easy targets for hackers. In this episode of CYBER24, we sit down with cyber security expert and best-selling author Scott Schober to discuss how seniors can stay safe online.
Episode 158: Quad9 and the Future of DNS
March 22, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBDNS Security has remained stagnant for 30 years; in this episode, we sits down with John Todd, the general manager of Quad9—a company specializing in DNS security—to talk about the future of the protocol.
Episode 157: Cyber warfare in Ukraine
March 18, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, we are joined by Daniel Schuyler, a cybersecurity expert, to discuss cyber warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Episode 156: Protecting your business from cybercriminals
March 13, 2022 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sameer Patil, professor of computer science at the University of Utah. Widely published (and cited), Dr. Patil is an authority on cybersecurity and privacy. In this episode, he helps businesses and organizations to know how they can counter cybersecurity threats.
Episode 155: Augmented Reasoning
February 18, 2022 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBFor most people, artificial intelligence is what companies use to serve us ads and learn more about us. But AI is supposed to be helpful to humans and make life better. In this episode of CYBER24, we sit down with Trung Tran, the founder and CEO of Amplio.ai. He has an interesting perspective on artificial intelligence and his company is working on a way to put it to good use for the employees first and from that help the company avoid burning people out.
Episode 154: Cyber Trends to Watch in 2022
January 25, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWebcheck Security asked its key engineers and practitioners about cyber trends to watch out for in 2022. We get the inside scoop in this episode of CYBER24. Guest Expert: Greg Johnson, Webcheck Security
Episode 153: Assigning a Dollar Value to Cyber Risk
January 18, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBYou hear the stories of data breaches and snippets of associated costs, but you may not be privy to ALL the costs of that cyber incident. What are the factors involved in data breach incidents and how can you prepare and assign a dollar value BEFORE something bad happens? Panelists Greg Johnson, CEO, Webcheck Security
Episode 152: Tech proliferation impacts espionage efforts
December 14, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we look at how tech is impacting the spy game, the spillover impacts on regular citizens from international cyber attacks and another round of congressional rumblings on antitrust tech bills. Guest Expert: Dan Schuyler from Nice CXone
Episode 151: Signs of progress in fight against cybercrime
December 08, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThere's rarely any good news for anyone hit with ransomware but in this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we look at how contacting law enforcement quickly can help you recover money paid to cybercriminals and how the authorities acted to put three hackers behind bars. Panelists Dan Schuyler, Nice CXone
Episode 150: VPN is a Cybersecurity Must Have
November 05, 2021 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThere's no such thing as a cybersecurity silver bullet, but a virtual private network might be the closest thing. As incidents of cybercrime and ransomware continue to increase, more and more businesses are utilizing VPNs to solve problems before they happen.
Episode 148: Carpe Ransom
October 26, 2021 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThe feds try to slow cybercrime by randomly seizing more funds collected by hackers. That comes as Congress looks to punish businesses that don't report cyber incidents. We take a closer look on this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM.
Episode 149: Public-private partnership aims to upgrade government systems
October 25, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBCybercrime is growing exponentially and private businesses, individuals and government can't seem to slow the growing threat. Now one tech giant is putting some serious cash into the fight and looking to upgrade government systems in the process. Will it make a difference? We discuss on this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM.
Episode 147: Ransomware isn't going away
October 19, 2021 18:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBJapan calls out bad cyber actors, the DOJ ditches carrots for sticks, ransomware isn't going anywhere and Twitch source code gets stolen. We cover it all on this week's episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM.
Episode 146: Facebook Offline
October 12, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThis was a week Facebook won't soon forget and for all the wrong reasons. First, a whistleblower made allegations on 60 Minutes Sunday and before Congress later in the week that the social media giant incentivizes angry posts that cause division. And Monday Facebook, along with Instagram and Whatsapp were down for nearly six hours. But Facebook says the problem wasn't the result of an outside bad actor breaking through its security, but rather a self-inflicted wound. In this episode of C...
Episode 145: Strategic risk management & cybersecurity investment
September 14, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn 2021, every business is an online business and that means you deal with risk. How strategically you manage that risk is critically important when there are cyber criminals who would love nothing more than to take you down for the money or just for the fun of it. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we discuss strategic risk management with Dr. Paul Godfrey, business professor, strategic risk management, and co-author of *Strategic Risk Management, New Tools for Competitive Advan...
Episode 144: 5 steps you don't want to overlook when hit with ransomware
September 07, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBImmediate response to being hit by hackers can send your head spinning and force you to overlook some important steps to take before the problem gets worse. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we look at five steps you don't want to overlook when hit with ransomware. Plus, we look at the industries most frequently targeted by hackers. Guest Expert Mike Hussey, Utah Division of Technology Services
Episode 143: T-Mobile hack should push biz to review data collection norms
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.5 MBThe recent data breach at T-Mobile exposed the personal data of 54 million people - not all of them customers of the nation's second-largest mobile carrier. Hackers didn't hit the company with ransomware but they are shopping for buyers for as much as $270,000 worth of bitcoin. As much as anything, the breach has raised serious questions about how much data businesses collect and keep, whether they need it or not, and whether or not it's worth the risk. Guest Expert Mike Hussey, Utah Divis...
Episode 142: eCommerce security threats
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBWhenever you buy or sell something online you can bet there are cyber criminals who would love to hack that transaction. But just what are the risks related to eCommerce and what should your business do about them? We discuss it on this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM. Guest Expert Mike Potter, CEO and Founder of Rewind
Episode 141: The cost of cyber attacks
August 17, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIt's not just the frequency of cyber attacks that are on the rise, the cost of each of those attacks is up sharply and expected to surpass $10 billion worldwide within five years. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we discuss cyber-attack costs in dollars and more with Rewind CEO Mike Potter. Guest Expert Mike Potter, CEO and Founder of Rewind
Episode 140: CISOs in demand
August 10, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBOver the past several weeks, we've noted the sharp increase in the amount of money hackers are demanding in ransomware cases. Businesses seem to be taking note and they're upping the ante by shelling out big bucks for cyber talent. Guest Expert Mike Hussey, Utah Department of Technology Services
Episode 139: Outlawing ransom payments
August 03, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBLegislators looking to fight back against cyber criminals consider prohibiting state and local law enforcement from paying ransom to hackers. They say making it known they won't negotiate will, ultimately, make them less of a target. But are they right? We discuss it in this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM. Guest Expert Mike Hussey, Utah Division of Technology Services
Episode 138: How risk assessments can save your business
July 27, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn order to adequately protect your business, you need to know what kind of threats you face. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we look at the importance of risk assessment as well as a military cybersecurity exercise being hosted right here in Utah. Guest Expert: Dan Schuyler, NICE
Episode 137: Mixed incentives skew ransom decision
July 23, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWhen your business is hit by hackers demanding a ransom to unlock your systems, you quickly realize you are in a desperate position. But, in addition to the immediate problem, you have a decision to make: do you pay the ransom and get back online or do you stand on principle? Lots of factors come into play but a new one has emerged recently, the potential tax advantages of paying up. We look at why mixed incentives are frustrating law enforcement and cybercrime victims in this episode of the...
Episode 136: Vaccine passports come with privacy and security concerns
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBAs the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, there are still concerns about people who do not get the vaccine and the potential they have to spread illness. One proposed way to get the vaccinated public back to normal life is by using a vaccine passport. The idea is simple: prove you've been vaccinated and you can travel, shop and recreate without any concerns. But for governments, healthcare providers and businesses, adding new, sensitive data comes with privacy and cybersecurity concerns. In this ...