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S4S3 State of Ransomware in Cyber Security - Interview by AlgoSec

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - November 09, 2022 16:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Discussion with AlgoSec around ransomware based off of the Extrahop Cyber Confidence Index 2022.  I cover numerous questions about what organizations are doing today and what they should change to improve cyber defenses.  The crux of this study shows the cognitive dissonance of cyber security le...

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S4E10 Cyber Security Attacks in the News Summer 2022

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - September 21, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode I discuss cyber-attacks in the Summer of 2022.  I’ll review who was attacked, its impact, and the aftermath.  While I would love to go into the technical details about the attacks, that data becomes harder and harder to find with each breach and news release.  Victims are tight l...

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S4E9 Online Cyber Security Tools and Building Lab Environments

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - September 14, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
This episode covers online tools and lab environments that cyber security students and early professionals can use to learn and increase technical skills.  While these environments are usually meant for those that want to get very deep with the technical side of cyber security, non-technical fol...

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S4E8 Interview with Adrianus Warmenhoven - Cyber Security and NordVPN

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - September 07, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode I spend 30-minutes talking with Adrianus Warmenhoven, Defensive Strategist at Nordvpn.   We dove into virtual private networks (VPN) and networking.  Hear how VPN's work, when to use them and why.  We discuss real-world examples and talk security stories as well as some cyber sec...

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S4E7 Red Team, Blue Team, Purple Team in the Cyber Security Realm

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 31, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Here I talk about different avenues within cyber security.  We use terms such as red team, blue team, and purple team when discussing offense, defense, and a merger of the two.  I’ll go over different technologies, teams that cover each of these areas and jobs that involve each team.  We have th...

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S4E6 Getting More from Your Cyber Security Employer

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 24, 2022 15:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
This episodes has me  talking about how employees can get enhanced benefits from their employer.  Most people figure salary is the only thing that matters from when it comes to the benefits of working.  This is a major mistake.  Healthcare alone can potentially bring thousands of dollars per yea...

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S4E5 Interview with Perry Carpenter of KnowBe4 - Cyber Security Awareness Training

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 17, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Conversation with Perry Carpenter, C | CISO, MSIA, who currently serves as chief evangelist and strategy officer for KnowBe4, the world’s most popular security awareness and simulated phishing platform.   Perry and I talked about the history of KnowBe4, his journey in cyber security, what studen...

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S4E5 Interview with Perry carpenter of KnowBe4 - Cyber Security Awareness Training

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 17, 2022 21:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Conversation with Perry Carpenter, C | CISO, MSIA, who currently serves as chief evangelist and strategy officer for KnowBe4, the world’s most popular security awareness and simulated phishing platform.   Perry and I talked about the history of KnowBe4, his journey in cyber security, what studen...

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S4S2 AlgoSec Interview: Aplication Security for Cyber Security Professionals

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 10, 2022 15:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Podcast sponsored by AlgoSec where I discuss how applications impact network and security engineers.  This was a 1:1 conversation between me as an SME with a marketing leader  at AlgoSec.  You can find the full video interview here.  This topic provides detail on challenges experienced by networ...

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S4E4 Getting Deep with Cyber Security Applications

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 03, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode, I discuss the detail and complexity inherent with software solutions including specific jobs that relate to cyber security applications.  Many of us tend to think that software is only skin deep.  In reality, applications go from involved to intricate to MASSIVELY COMPLEX.  Too ...

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S4E3 Interview with W. Curtis Preston aka Mr. Backup - Backups, HA/DR and Cyber Security

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - July 27, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode I step away from my normal monologue style to interview a renowned guest, W. Curtis Preston.  Curtis, the Chief Technical Evangalist at Druva, is also known as Mr. Backup.  Curtis runs his own website, Backup Central dot com with his own Podcast called Restore It All.  He also pa...

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S4E2 Cyber Security Con Game - Online Scam

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - July 20, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
This episode goes into great detail about a timeshare scam that directly targeted me.  I tell the story along with detailed steps the con artists took to try and make me their victim.  I provide steps taken to PROVE they were liars and thieves.  I conclude with 12 critical steps everyone should ...

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S4E1 Starting a New Cyber Security Job

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - July 13, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode I discuss how to start a new cyber security job.  I talk about emotions associated with starting over, fear, stress, anxiety, excitement,  and joy, among others.  I touch on topics around people, processes and technology at the company.  This episode discusses change and how to d...

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MSS Forum Phoenix - Understanding Today’s Network Security Challenges

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - June 15, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Brief introduction to Season 4 - July 2022-Sept 2022 and then the full session I presented at for the MSS Forum in Phoenix on May 12, 2022.  The topic covers today's cyber security networking challenges.  I offer recommendations for solutions and provide advice on where security professionals ca...

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S4S1 MSS Forum Phoenix - Understanding Today’s Network Security Challenges

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - June 15, 2022 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Brief introduction to Season 4 - July 2022-Sept 2022 and then the full session I presented at for the MSS Forum in Phoenix on May 12, 2022.  The topic covers today's cyber security networking challenges.  I offer recommendations for solutions and provide advice on where security professionals ca...

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S3S4 A Job is Just a Job - The Vaccine Mandate

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - November 18, 2021 20:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Many people are threatened with losing their jobs or violating their conscience.  This episode talks about how you are not alone.  I talk about standing up for what you believe in.  Swim upstream if that's for you.  Do not "go along to get along" if that does not comport with your values.  Stand...

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S3S3 Infosec Inspire Conference: Working with HR, L&D to drive training results

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - November 10, 2021 16:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Fireside chat with Garrettson Blight, Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton led  by Kate Rodgers, Director of Brand at Infosec virtually on October 19, 2021.  We discussed learning and development opportunities in our organizations and how important it is for employees.  Salary is only a single benef...

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S3E10 Cyber Security Attacks in the News

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - October 06, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode I talk about high profile cyber-attacks in the Spring and Summer of 2021.  I’ll review who was attacked, what the attack involved, it’s impact, the aftermath, and how it affected the economy.  Sign up for NewsBits from SANS at https://www.sans.org/newsletters/newsbites/ Review ...

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S3E9 Cyber Security Incident Response Planning

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - September 29, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode I talk about incident response plans, what they are, why they are important and how to create one.  NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has a fabulous document entitled Computer Security Incident Handling Guide, Special Publication 800-61 Rev. 2.  This docume...

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S3E8 Cyber Security Stories - Real World Examples

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - September 22, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode I talk about real situations I’ve experienced.  I won’t name companies, only industry and relative geography so as not to expose any entities.  Some of these are more egregious than others, all are good learning experiences, for early as well as experienced professionals.  Many l...

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S3E7 Interviewing and Presenting as a Cyber Security Professional

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - September 15, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
While this podcast focuses on cyber security professionals, this episode provides general and wide-ranging interviewing and presentation tips.  The discussion goes into detail about how and why we communicate and then provides examples and performance tips.  Later there are examples, and recomme...

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S3S2 Business and Emotional Skills for Tomorrow's CISO - Live at the MSS LA 2021

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - September 08, 2021 15:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Audio recording of session at MSS Forum LA on June 30th, 2021.  Group discussion lead by Phelim Rowe of CTG Intelligence.  We review the top "post holder" and go into depth around who has responsibility for cyber security in an organization.   I was pleased to join Richard Staynings, Shawn Kohr...

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S3S1 Conversation with a Cyber Security Early Professional

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - September 01, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this special episode I'm sharing a real-world conversation I had with an early professional at my company.  This individual worked for a couple of years in the healthcare field as an administrator and then moved to an extremely large company.  He reached out wanting to know what to study and ...

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S3E6 Cyber Security Certifications

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 25, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Discussion on cyber security certifications.  Which make sense.  Where to focus.  How to proceed.  I cover certifications from GIAC, ISC2, ISACA, EC-Council, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, CompTIA, and others.   This episode discusses areas to find training and recommendations before taking certifi...

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S3E5 Cyber Security Grey Beard Information Security Book Reviews

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 18, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Book reviews of four cyber security books published between 2019-2020. Dark Mirror: Edward Snowden and the American Surveillance State by Barton Gellman 2020, The Hacker and The State by Ben Buchanan, 2020, Sandworm by Andy Greenberg, 2019 and The Coming Cyber War by Marc Crudgington, 2020.  The...

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S3E4 Cyber Security Grey Beard Financial Guidance

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 11, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Financial guidance based on my 30 years’ experience, economic degree, financial education, and wonderful direction from my father, a 40+ year professional financial advisor.  I veer away from my standard cyber security talks in this episode to help students and early professionals learn, grow, a...

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S3E3 - Own Your Cyber Security Career

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - August 04, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Advice and examples on how to own your career.  While I focus on cyber security, these tips are valid for any profession.  I give examples of my past as well as situations friends have experienced over the years.  My advice includes tips such as be strong, be proud, track what you do, toot you o...

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S3E2 - What to Focus on at Work and Where to Steer Your Cyber Security Career

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - July 28, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
What jobs are out there, what jobs interest you and/or fit best with your desires, abilities, and preferences.  I talk about  eight (8) practices, over a dozen jobs, and 12 markets/industries, for listeners to learn about.  This talk came out of a 1:1 I had with an early professional at my compa...

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S3E1 - About the Upcoming Cyber Security Grey Beard Season

Cyber Security Grey Beard® - July 21, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Herein I talk about where I've been for the past 8 months, what's been going on, and what this season entails.  I go over 7 specific topics I will cover and ask the audience for input on guest speakers and other topics.  This is an exciting talk about the future and what to expect upcoming from ...

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Intrusion DIversity System & Share The Mic In Cyber Collaboration

Intrusion Diversity System - March 04, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
In honor of Black History Month, we at IDS Podcast are collaborating with the ladies of Share The Mic In Cyber to highlight black cybersecurity practitioners. There will be two podcast episodes dedicated to hearing the stories of a wonderful group of men and women who we think the industry shoul...

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