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Episode 43: How is the Federal Government Shutdown Impacting Cybersecurity?

January 23, 2019 15:53 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

As we sat down to record this week’s pod, the federal government had been shut down for 26 days with no end in sight. While the battle over a board wall continues in the nation’s capital, we at CYBER24 wanted to take a look at how a shutdown impacts our nation’s cybersecurity. We welcome back […] The post Episode 43: How is the Federal Government Shutdown Impacting Cybersecurity? appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 42: Protecting Data on Campus

January 15, 2019 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we head back to campus to discuss the cybersecurity challenges faced by universities. We sit down with Bret Ellis, vice president of information technology at Weber State University. From protecting student data, to ensuring professors can teach and grade their students, to the stuff you might not consider – […] The post Episode 42: Protecting Data on Campus appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 41: Fortnite hackers – Battle Royale

January 12, 2019 20:53 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In this week’s episode, we look into the game causing relationship stress and carpal tunnel syndrome across the globe. Fortnite is the biggest thing in video games right now and, despite the fact that it is free to play, hackers have been breaking into accounts, taking control and selling them to other players. We’ll take […] The post Episode 41: Fortnite hackers – Battle Royale appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 40: Time to SOAR

December 21, 2018 22:52 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

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Episode 37: Cybersecurity Expert Panel – Part I

November 23, 2018 08:34 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

The world of cybersecurity faces some significant challenges over the next several years. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we bring you a panel discussion we led at a recent cybersecurity summit hosted by VLCM. Our panel of experts includes: Matt Sorensen, Secuvant CISO Kevin Howard, Secuvant Chief Security Architect Trent Bond, Pluralsight CISO Dan […] The post Episode 37: Cybersecurity Expert Panel – Part I appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 36: Federal Regulation of Consumer Data

November 16, 2018 08:32 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

It can be amazing to think back to a quaint time when the internet didn’t touch every part of your life. Just ten years ago, for example, I recall setting up the very first Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and YouTube accounts where I worked. It has been a decade of rapid innovation and changes to our […] The post Episode 36: Federal Regulation of Consumer Data appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 35: Keys to safely dispose of old technology

November 09, 2018 09:05 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

In our last episode, I talked about some new tech at our house and the chain reaction of resetting computers, reinstalling operating systems, updating passwords and other security measures. We outlined the top ten things you need to do before connecting a new computer to the internet. One thing we did not discuss is that […] The post Episode 35: Keys to safely dispose of old technology appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 34: Ten steps you should take before connecting a new computer to the internet

November 06, 2018 15:47 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

Sometimes it comes in waves. This has been a season of new tech at my house including a new laptop for me. My old one passed down to my daughter. I found out my son’s PC was somehow mining bitcoin. Good heavens. As I’ve been setting up and resetting computers over the past several days, […] The post Episode 34: Ten steps you should take before connecting a new computer to the internet appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 33: Cybersecurity top concern for US

October 26, 2018 17:53 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

When a top-ranked U.S. security official says our digital lives are in danger like never before, you should probably believe her. That’s a direct quote from the Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen. In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we take a look at some of the top cybersecurity stories you likely missed, unless you […] The post Episode 33: Cybersecurity top concern for US appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 32: The importance of Security Awareness Training

October 18, 2018 07:18 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Some of you may remember the short-lived NBC game show in which a British woman berated contestants who underperformed (or who did just fine) by staring them down and declaring in a stern voice, “you are the weakest link. Goodbye.” No doubt cybersecurity experts, IT professionals and many supervisors have wanted to express the same […] The post Episode 32: The importance of Security Awareness Training appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 31: Protecting Utah elections from hackers

October 11, 2018 08:48 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

By the time you are listening to this podcast the 2018 Election will be just a few weeks away and voters in Utah will have ballots in-hand ready to be filled out and mailed back. Casting a ballot for the candidate of your choice is among the most American things we do… and increasingly it […] The post Episode 31: Protecting Utah elections from hackers appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 30: There is no cybersecurity silver bullet

October 05, 2018 21:30 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

As much as business leaders and elected officials may wish it were so, the unfortunate truth is there is no such thing as a silver bullet when it comes to cybersecurity. Instead, protecting the data and systems that make running your company possible takes an expertly crafted plan and constant vigilance. On this week’s episode […] The post Episode 30: There is no cybersecurity silver bullet appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 29: What Teenagers Need to Know about Cybersecurity

September 28, 2018 17:26 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

For most students in Utah, the excitement (or dread) of going back to school has come and gone and they have settled into the routine of classes, homework and tests. But today’s students face an additional challenge… one that their Oregon Trail playing parents didn’t have to consider at all – and that’s cybersecurity. Our […] The post Episode 29: What Teenagers Need to Know about Cybersecurity appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 28: Biz and Gov’t a cybersecurity dynamic duo?

September 22, 2018 21:36 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we take a look at how business is working with government – be it law enforcement or even the military – to play an important role in cybersecurity. In our first segment, we break down a report from earlier this month, written by Evan Carson at CNET, looking in […] The post Episode 28: Biz and Gov’t a cybersecurity dynamic duo? appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 27: Have you been victimized by a breach?

September 12, 2018 21:02 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Every time you hear about another data breach with exposing personal information on thousands of people you may wonder if your name is on that list now floating around the dark web. Heck, you may even assume you were part of the breach. But how do you find out just how often you may have […] The post Episode 27: Have you been victimized by a breach? appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 26: Is it time to hack back?

September 08, 2018 02:07 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

As cyber crime continues to become a bigger concern for businesses and policymakers, some are now suggesting the best defense may actually be a good offense – or at the very least slightly more aggressive one. In this week’s episode of the award-winning CYBER24 podcast, we kick off our second season breaking down a recent […] The post Episode 26: Is it time to hack back? appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 25: Inside look at the Internet Security Threat Report

April 04, 2018 21:20 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

Cybercrime is ever-evolving and the effort to keep up with hackers presents multiple challenges. Do policymakers fully appreciate what’s at stake? Can they implement the right policies, procedures and technologies before the threat switches tactics? And will the public support spending sufficient resources on cybersecurity before something catastrophic forces it to the forefront of their […] The post Episode 25: Inside look at the Internet Security Threat Report appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 24: Ransomware Cripples Atlanta

March 29, 2018 22:45 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

If it seems like cybersecurity stories have started to pop up in the news more frequently, you’re not crazy. Although, headlines about cyber breaches, hacks and ransomware are still pushed off the front page by political gossip and other scandals, there is no doubt cybercrime is a topic of growing importance to business, elected officials […] The post Episode 24: Ransomware Cripples Atlanta appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 23: Critical Security Controls: First steps for business cybersecurity

March 20, 2018 20:24 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

When you are starting a small business, there is plenty to worry about. How do you make your product amazing? How are you going to make sure your potential customers know about what you have to offer? How do you hire the right people? With so much going on, it is easy to see why […] The post Episode 23: Critical Security Controls: First steps for business cybersecurity appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 22: Utah planning Cybercenter to help state, private sector combat cybercrime

March 13, 2018 16:31 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Utah government agencies have to fend off hundreds of millions of attacks every single day – and the Dept. of Technology Services (DTS) does a great job protecting the massive amounts of public data. Having blazed a trail for the rest of the nation in the way it investigates and prosecutes cyber crime by establishing […] The post Episode 22: Utah planning Cybercenter to help state, private sector combat cybercrime appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 21: Tragic impacts of cybercrime

March 05, 2018 20:37 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

Through the first 20 episodes of the CYBER24 podcast, we have examined the issues surrounding cybersecurity and how to protect your business or your family. While the issues we have discussed have all been important and have, hopefully, provided some helpful and actionable advice, it can be a little impersonal. It can make it easy […] The post Episode 21: Tragic impacts of cybercrime appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 20: Price tag to protect your health data growing as hackers target your medical records

February 26, 2018 17:32 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

When you go to the doctor and fill out those forms on the clipboard, well all of that data eventually ends up in digital form. You may not really appreciate just how much health-related data you have in various doctors’ offices, pharmacies, with your insurance company, but hackers find it very valuable. In fact, health-related […] The post Episode 20: Price tag to protect your health data growing as hackers target your medical records appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 19: Dangers of the Dark Web

February 20, 2018 20:11 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

The internet is widely considered to be a place where you can find, well, access to all human knowledge – good and bad. In reality, what most of us think of as the World Wide Web, accounts for only about four percent of what the internet really is. You have probably heard of the other […] The post Episode 19: Dangers of the Dark Web appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 18: Digital Forensics

February 13, 2018 22:47 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

Once upon a time, detectives in long trench coats would step inside the police tape, look at the scene of a crime and find just the clue they were looking for… at least that’s how it worked on television crime shows. Today, turn on any one of the CSI programs (or any other show of […] The post Episode 18: Digital Forensics appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 17: Tips to thwart tax fraud and looking out for skimmers

February 07, 2018 22:34 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

All across the country, millions of American workers are starting to do their taxes. With so many people receiving various tax forms in the mail from their employer and using other sensitive information, this is a time of high opportunity for cybercriminals. In this week’s episode of the CYBER24 podcast, we sit down with Vince […] The post Episode 17: Tips to thwart tax fraud and looking out for skimmers appeared first on Cyber24.

Protecting your data during international travel

January 30, 2018 09:30 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

When you have a business trip that takes you out of the country, there are a lot of things you don’t want to forget. You need your passport, you need your toiletries, you need the right clothes… and you really need to think about protecting your sensitive data. Like it or not, once you leave […] The post Protecting your data during international travel appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 15 – Protecting your credit after a cyber breach

January 23, 2018 20:05 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

When news of a cyber breach breaks, consumers across the country start worrying about whether or not their personal data was exposed and how that could negatively impact their credit. Protecting against damage to your finances is a serious concern and not an altogether uncomplicated process. This week on CYBER24, we sit down with Utah […] The post Episode 15 – Protecting your credit after a cyber breach appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 14: Cyber attacks may have big legal ramifications for unprepared businesses

January 17, 2018 18:12 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

In this episode: Issues facing businesses – Ransomware, employee negligence, malicious employee revenge, business email compromise. What constitutes a “breach,” as well as Utah’s Protection of Personal Information Act. Creating an Information Security Plan – Being proactive about assessing your company’s assets, risks and management. Creating policies to address them. Breach response – What does […] The post Episode 14: Cyber attacks may have big legal ramifications for unprepared businesse...

Episode 13: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe leads states efforts to meet the threat of cyber attacks

January 09, 2018 19:24 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Cybersecurity issues receive more and more attention as states come to a better understanding of just how much a target they are for hackers. The more data you have, the bigger of a target you are. But many states were slow to adopt robust security measures and many are still behind the curve. During his […] The post Episode 13: Virginia Gov. McAuliffe leads states efforts to meet the threat of cyber attacks appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 12: VLCM Panel Discussion Part 2

January 02, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In part 2 of our panel discussion with four leading cybersecurity experts, we discuss how someone can hire someone to launch a cyber attack on your business that could shut you down. We also discuss where a business should executive should start to address cyber security when there is so many options. Our thanks to […] The post Episode 12: VLCM Panel Discussion Part 2 appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 11: VLCM panel discussion Part 1

December 19, 2017 17:17 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

It may seem odd to talk about some of the hottest trends in cybercrime and cybersecurity. After all these aren’t fashion trends shown off on the catwalks displayed by supermodels. But new types of attacks keep coming as cyber criminals and hackers work to stay a step ahead of investigators and security providers work to […] The post Episode 11: VLCM panel discussion Part 1 appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 10: Victim of a data breach? Don’t become an accomplice to the crime

December 12, 2017 23:28 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

By now you likely understand a data breach is a matter of “when” not “if” for your organization. Hopefully you are working to build a culture of cybersecurity within your business and tightening up your security measures themselves. But when something does eventually happen, how do you avoid complicating the situation, legally speaking? This week […] The post Episode 10: Victim of a data breach? Don’t become an accomplice to the crime appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 9: Creating unbreakable passwords

December 06, 2017 00:30 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

There was a time when you only had a password for a handful of accounts like you email and your computer login. Those days are long gone. Today, you likely have a password for everything from your Netflix account to your online shopping account to the app you use to order pizza. When you consider […] The post Episode 9: Creating unbreakable passwords appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 8: Cyber insurance gaining popularity as hacks increase

November 28, 2017 21:40 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MB

In this week’s episode of CYBER24, we take a look at some interesting polling information that shows exactly who Americans trust and distrust with their data. But does it make a difference in how we actually behave? We also take a deep dive into the world of cyber insurance with a local expert. Trust no […] The post Episode 8: Cyber insurance gaining popularity as hacks increase appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 7: State cyber team closes vulnerability found by Utah man

November 15, 2017 23:50 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this week's episode of CYBER24, the man in charge of protecting state data and devices talks about the security measures in place that helped the Dept. of Technology Services move quickly to close a vulnerability discovered by a Utah man. We also talk about the value of having cybersecurity expertise with your legal counsel when responding to a cyber incident. The post Episode 7: State cyber team closes vulnerability found by Utah man appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 6: Investigating cybercrime and nabbing the Nigerian prince scammer

November 07, 2017 20:23 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

Do you remember back when you had your first email account and you received an unsolicited email from someone claiming to be a Nigerian prince? It seems like most of America had a similar offer and, sadly, more than a few fell for it. It was one of the earliest phishing schemes. Well, #spoileralert, the person who sent those email wasn’t royalty and his fortune was based solely on the money his victims sent him. But, did you know the Nigerian prince - at least one of them - was brought to j...

Episode 5: Keeping Utah elections secure

October 31, 2017 17:07 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

“I used to think that elections just happen but I can assure you they do not,” says Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, who is designated by the Utah Constitution as the chief elections officer. “It’s a one-time-a-year thing for everyone else, but for my office it is twenty-four-seven, 365 days a year.” The post Episode 5: Keeping Utah elections secure appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 4: Business Email Compromise – Wolf in sheep’s clothing

October 25, 2017 16:21 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

How many emails do you get a day? Studies show the average American received nearly 100 emails each day and many would say that’s a slow morning at the office. Add to that number each ding for texts, tweets and direct messages, and it’s easy to see why not every message gets your full attention. The post Episode 4: Business Email Compromise – Wolf in sheep’s clothing appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 3 – Internet of Things

October 17, 2017 22:57 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

North Korea tests US cyber vulnerabilities Authentication, encryption and the padlock on your browser (9:40) Implementation of guidelines to protect US critical infrastructure (22:40) Hackers attacking hospitals, cars and pacemakers – sometimes for profit (30:48) In the third episode of CYBER24, we sit down get a look at the security risks of IoT – or […] The post Episode 3 – Internet of Things appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 2-Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business

October 10, 2017 05:36 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

First, a note of thanks. The premiere episode of CYBER24 debuted to rave reviews and proved there is a desire among business leaders and policy makers to better understand cybersecurity issues. Admittedly, we gave you your money’s worth in episode one. So this week we keep it nice and tight: 35 minutes with a breakdown […] The post Episode 2-Cybersecurity in the Workplace is Everyone’s Business appeared first on Cyber24.

Episode 1-Simple Steps to Online Safety

October 02, 2017 02:04 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

In the premiere episode of CYBER24, we discussed some of the top cybersecurity threats of 2017 with Matt Sorensen, chief information security officer (CISO) with Secuvant, and Sgt. Jeff Plank, a member of the state Cyber Task Force. First, it’s important to know who the bad guys are and what they are after. “With the […] The post Episode 1-Simple Steps to Online Safety appeared first on Cyber24.

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