New Cyber Frontier

NCF-245 CISOs Solve Unique Pandemic Cyber Issues

On today’s show, host Chris Gorog sits down with Kathie Miley, cybersecurity expert and most recently the COO at AffirmLogic. They discuss how CISOs working together solve the world’s biggest cyber problems. Unique challenges require unique solutions, and the pandemic has proved to be no exception to this. Listen in to hear about how the CISO community tackles today’s toughest issues, including cybercrime, ransomware, and phishing

NCF-244 Should We Question the Security of the Cloud?

Today's guest has a broad perspective on cybersecurity from being the Director of Security and an evangelist for security on the Web. His widely circulated messages on risk and threats related to managed services and cloud computing may make you think twice about blindly moving all of your operations to the cloud. Cost-effective or too risky, Alexandre Blanc provides some interesting points you will want to hear on the topic.

NCF-243 A Coordinated Approach Toward Stronger Industrial Cyber Security

On today’s show, Dr. Shawn P. Murray speaks with Daniel Ehrenreich, Cyber Security Expert on Industrial Control Systems in Israel. The focus of this segment is on a Coordinated Approach Toward Stronger Industrial Cyber Security. Daniel explains a bit about his background in ICS systems and the need to secure them. Daniel details several real-world scenarios where companies experienced attacks related to weaknesses in ICS platforms and how they could have been prevented.  Shawn and Daniel discuss various challenges in this area and convergence of some of the newer, more pervasive technologies like IIOT and ICS-OT.

NCF-242 eDiscovery: Navigating a post crisis investigation

On today’s show, host Chris Gorog sits down with Karen Andersen, principal consultant at Optiv Inc, to talk about navigating a post crisis investigation. They discuss the human psyche and what compels people to act. In the aftermath of an incident, how do you open up enough to answer tough questions and how can you ask better questions. In today’s world, it’s a matter of when not if incidents will need to be dealt with. Thinking now about how you’re going to address the inevitable challenges that come up will aid in a better response when those challenges do arise. Don’t miss today’s episode so you can be better prepared.

NCF-241 What’s on the Horizon for 2021

On today’s show, Chris Gorog and Dr. Shawn Murray continue their roundtable, examining topics we can expect to see in 2021. Along with guests Ben Johnson, Dr. Richard Klodnicki, Kent Lambert, Dr. Jason Rupe they look at what may be in store for the next year, they discuss upcoming changes to remote access services as well as supply chain security. Cyber intelligence will continue to play a large role in 2021, and as it does discernment will prove more challenging. Businesses will continue to need to adapt to the increasingly online world, as will schools. They examine the SAFE DATA Act and discuss what privacy for the individual means in the year ahead as well as how political divides impact security on a national level. Join us for part two of this special two-part series exploring how the cybersecurity world was shaped by 2020, and what we can expect in 2021.

NCF-240 Year in Review 2020

On today’s show, Chris Gorog and Dr. Shawn Murray host a roundtable looking back at 2020. Along with guests Ben Johnson, Dr. Richard Klodnicki, Kent Lambert they discuss key highlights for 2020 and how COVID-19 acted as a catalyst in the cybersecurity industry, particularly when it comes to working from home security. They look at how AI has panned out during the pandemic as well as how the shifting landscape impacted businesses. Recent security breaches in the news are addressed, as well as a look at the political environment and its impact on security. As we move into 2021, how will 2020 continue to shape us? Join us for this special two-part series examining how the cybersecurity world was influenced by 2020, and what we can expect in 2021.

NCF CO19 ISSA Stepping up to Adjust for at Home Workforce

On today’s show, host Christopher Gorog sits down with Ernest Campos, local Colorado ISSA chapter president and Cyber Operations Manager at L3Harris Technologies. They discuss the differences between working at startups versus large corporations, supporting local communities, and what it’s like to work at the White House. Hear about the third largest chapter of ISSA, located in Colorado Springs, and how they’ve shifted from in-person to virtual events due to Covid-19. In this changing world, how are leaders in cybersecurity responding? Tune in to today’s episode to find out.

Bridging the Gaps Between Academia and Practitioners in Cyber Security

During this segment, Dr. Shawn Murray speaks with Ed Amoroso, founder of TAG Cyber and former CISO of AT&T. Ed explains the history and evolution of information security, technology, and the need to bridge gaps between practitioners and academia. Ed’s contribution in both areas has allowed him to transition to his role at TAG Cyber when he and his teamwork to help various businesses understand where they can best allocate specific resources and debunks many mindsets on generally accepted best practices in information and cybersecurity. Shawn and Ed discuss some of Ed’s additional contributions in academia as well.

NCF-238 Supporting Employee Retention of Cyber Workforces

On today’s show, host Chris Gorog talks with Kathleen Smith, the Chief Marketing Officer at cybersecjobs.com. They discuss how to support employee retention in today’s cyber workplace. Identifying and hiring the right candidate is instrumental in building a strong team. In the cyber workforce finding the right applicant has its own unique criteria. From navigating the clearance required jobs market to what the future holds for the cyber workforce, you won’t want to miss today’s conversation.

NCF-237 Cybersecurity Law and Legislation in Latin America

Today’s guest Victoria Beckman talks to our host Abe Thompson about cybersecurity law, cyber crime, and legislation in Latin America. Each country has its own laws and you’ll want to familiarize yourself with not only the country’s laws but where they are in the implementation of said laws. Hear about the need to balance privacy and accessibility and how it’s impacting this industrial region. Often considered lagging in many ways, Latin America, known as the factory of North America, is responsible for the origination of many products used in everyday life. This is definitely something you’ll want to know about as you think about those many products you rely on.

 

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