Episodes

Monday Oct 12, 2020
NCF-231 Building a Cybersecurity Force Multiplier
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Don’t miss today’s show, as host Christopher Gorog sits down with Michael Echols, former Department of Homeland Security Cyber Director and owner of Max Cybersecurity LLC. They discuss the need for more definition of the term “cybersecurity,” finding leadership and regulations for the cyber industry, and how these factor into creating a cybersecurity force multiplier. Listen and join in on the conversation!
This episode is brought to you by Max Cybersecurity
mechols@maxcybersecurity.com
Former Department of Homeland Security Cyber Director and owner of Max Cybersecurity LLC. Michael Echols is accepting speaking engagements. Cybersecurity is about combining the tools, processes and people to continuously reduce risk. We can assist you to build a Culture of Cybersecurity.
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Monday Oct 05, 2020
NCF-230 Why Cyber is the New Skilled Labor
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Dr. Shawn Murray discusses with Martha Laughman, Director for workforce development for Military programs at Smoothstack, about her background in workforce development strategies related to the IT and cyber security workforce shortage gaps in various industries. Martha explains her passion for introducing and promoting different ways to solve the problem. Her contributions include perspectives on internships, apprenticeships and the challenges related to redefining training and education requirements to fill employer needs.
This episode is brought to you by Smoothstack
The Smoothstack Apprenticeship Program is an innovative workforce solution for cyber security. The Smoothstack model recruits diverse talent from underrepresented populations. The selection process, powered by AI, produces the applicants with the highest aptitude. Each apprentice goes through a training program that is custom built to meet the employer partner needs. On-the-Job training is 2 years working on projects with the employer partners; compensation is industry competitive.
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Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
NCF-CO18 Small Business Development Centers Support Cyber
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
On today’s Colorado update, host Christopher Gorog sits down with Aikta Marcoulier, Executive Director of Pikes Peak Development Center and program lead for Colorado SBDC Cyber CYA Program. In this special Colorado update, they discuss the Pikes Peak Regional Relief Fund and Colorado Enterprise Fund. Listen and join in on the conversation!
Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center
https://pikespeaksbdc.org/
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Monday Sep 28, 2020
NCF-229 Tools and Strategies for Industry Professionals
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
On today’s show, host Dr. Shawn P Murray sits down with Nina DiFrancisco, Director of Info-Tech Research Group, and Kevin Peuhkurinen, Research Director for Info-Tech Research Group. They discuss complementary resources for industry professionals, producing industry class research tools, and new security strategies in response to the pandemic. Listen and join in on the conversation!
This episode is brought to you by Murray Security Services
Murray Security Services is a Colorado Springs based Information and Cyber Security, Environmental, Safety and Systems Engineering company serving clients across the globe. MSS has two primary lines of business; professional training & certification and business consulting.
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Monday Sep 21, 2020
NCF-228 New Technology Spawned from the Pandemic
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Dr. Shawn P. Murray reconnects with Jim Hideman, president and founder of Telexicom and his new company Check98 which was founded out of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Shawn and Jim discuss pervasive technology in the new world of working and living during a pandemic. Many businesses need a better method of identifying credible technological tools and services to help them be productive as they return to work. Jim will introduce the only currently FDA registered zero contact infrared thermal temperature measurement technology, the G-7000, which is also being used to more accurately Identify employees with a biometric facial recognition camera that can sign in as a timekeeping system and act as a reminder to wear their masks. There is a live demonstration of the technology in action during this segment!
This episode is brought to you by Check 98
Founded March 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, Check98 is the answer to non invasive temperature measurement and facial recognition technologies used for the prevention and control of infectious diseases by detecting irregularities. The G-7000, by Check98 is a zero contact, biometric facial recognition camera and infrared thermal temperature measurement imaging system. The camera is 99.8% accurate up to 3 feet away within a few seconds and can verify 40,000 individual faces. The infrared thermal imager is the most accurate device of its kind within +/- 0.2 degrees Fahrenheit. With our Software Development Kits, the G-7000 can be integrated into line of business applications, and time and attendance platforms.
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Monday Sep 14, 2020
NCF-227 Understand Identity
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
On today’s show, host Christopher Gorog has a conversation with Jerod Brennen, Identity Strategy and Solutions Advisor with SailPoint. They discuss how identity is distributed in a business, building identity in a company from the ground up, managing all of your personal identities, and what this means on the home front. Listen and join in on the conversation!
This episode is brought to you by SailPoint.
https://www.youtube.com/user/IdentityIdol
Building out an identity and access management (IAM) program can be an overwhelming task. Where do you start? Who do you engage? How do you get from a vague, undefined idea to a practical, real-world solution? Fortunately, Jerod is here to help you answer that question. Drawing on his experience deploying an IAM program in an enterprise environment, combined with years of consulting experience, he put together this talk as a step-by-step instruction manual to help move your IAM program from where it is to where you want it to be.
Getting started on your identity journey:
- https://www.sailpoint.com/identity-library/getting-started-on-your-identity-journey/?elqct=Website&elqchannel=OrganicDirect
- https://www.sailpoint.com/identity-library/identity-quiz/?elqct=Website&elqchannel=OrganicDirect
- https://www.sailpoint.com/identity-library/identity-value-calculator/?elqct=Website&elqchannel=OrganicDirect
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Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
NCF-226 New Concepts in Cyber Workforce Development
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
On today’s show, host Christopher Gorog sits down with John Akkara, CEO of Smoothstack. They discuss identifying access to opportunities, retooling the workforce, and providing unique approaches to the skills gap in cybersecurity in order to identify hidden gems. Listen and join in on the conversation!
This episode is brought to you by Smoothstack
Smoothstack is taking a new approach to providing apprenticeship programs focused on the 40% of people that are under employed in the technology industry. These focus heavily on Socio-Economic Challenged areas and minorities who may not have the opportunities or connections to enter technology jobs. They provide a bridge by matching the talent to the companies in need and provide training for jobseekers targeted to specific jobs. Smoothstack is leading the way in the new focus area of skills based job hiring and training set forth under the recent presidential executive orders. Hear how both employers and job seekers can get involved.
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Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
NCF-225 Human-Based Attacks
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
On today’s show, host Dr. Shawn Murray has a conversation with Christopher Hadnagy, CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. They discuss social engineering, types of human-based attack vectors which include phishing calls and impersonations, as well as ways to protect oneself from such attacks. Listen and join in on the conversation!
This episode is brought to you by Murray Security Services
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Monday Aug 31, 2020
NCF-224 Level It Up pt. 2: Enabling Clientele
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
On today’s show, host Abe Thompson chats with Bryan Hurd, founder of the cyber counterespionage program for NCIS and Microsoft's Cybercrime Center first chief of intelligence. They discuss risk management and response for corporations, including legal and insurance components. Bryan leads the response team for some of the largest cyber breaches in the country today and is talking to New Cyber Frontier about cases, trends, and having a career in an industry that is always evolving. Listen and join in on the conversation!
This episode is brought to you by Aon and Bryan Hurd
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Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
NCF-223 Concierge Cybersecurity
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
On today’s show, host Christopher Gorog interviews Anthony Carter, Cyber Security Concierge. They discuss addressing risk with your clientele, ways in which cyber practices may actually be hurting your business, and the importance of knowing where your data is and who has access to it. Listen and join in on the conversation!
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