Episodes
Wednesday Apr 12, 2017
NFC-32 Handling Health Care Medical Record Privacy
Wednesday Apr 12, 2017
Wednesday Apr 12, 2017
The Privacy of individual Medical records is something that should concern everyone. Medical records are the one thing we don't want just any company to have access too. Today's guest Mike Schmidt Suggest CEO of Ensemble Ventures is working on a new type of medical records exchange where the record owner has to give permission for each use of their record and then receives payment anytime a company would like to use their information for studies or analysis.
Imaging a “Pay me for my data” model vs today's landscape where every large company has a copy of your record. This would definitely change the way we think about privacy.
Thanks for joining today Mike, and we will all be looking for the Medical Record Exchange as soon as it is operational.
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Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
Wednesday Apr 05, 2017
Today we shift gears and talk about Cyber For Utilities, and Critical Infrastructure. Our Guest Dawn Roth-Lindell is the Sr. Vice President and CIO of the Western Area Power Administration. Dawn gives us insight into the needs of Utility Companies when it comes to Cyber Security. She has a unique position as CIO that requires her to have on foot in Information Security and the other on the Operational Technology side of the Critical Infrastructure world.
We really enjoyed this conversation that was on site at the WAPA, Thanks Dawn for joining our show.
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Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
NCF-30 Private Investigators Adopt Cyber Hunting Techniques
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
Tuesday Mar 28, 2017
Cyber Private Investigator Craig Smith joins us today while in the middle of a surveillance operation. His is a great perspective that you don't hear very often because it lives in a shadowy hidden world that most of us don't know exist.
Todays Conversation really makes me question the direction we are heading as a culture when it comes to privacy. Are we willing to accept a world where everything on the web is for sale for a price somewhere? You will be surprised how much the content you think is private is out for sale by marketers and surveillance sites on the internet.
When we asked Craig his advice for cyber economic growth, he said to make sure that we don't want to forget the offensive cyber security options. Find out what he means by this in today's show.
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2017
Tuesday Mar 21, 2017
Today's guest Dr. Walter Cooper is the Superintendent of Cheyenne Mountain District 12. Walt and our host explored what is needed at the K12 level to prepare the next generation of cyber talent for the work force. We cover many areas from Cyber internship programs to specialized training to prepare our youth for the real world. Walt says is the most important thing for today's students would be to help them find what is relevant in the world of endless data they find surrounding them.
Dr. Cooper made several references to a summer cyber internship program that was provided to high school students in partnership with the Cyber Resilience Institute. This Sports ISAO program was not only a great success but was enjoyed by many of the students that took part. If you are looking to get enrolled in this years program contact the Cyber Resilience Institute or your local school district for information.
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Tuesday Mar 14, 2017
NCF-28 Understanding the Concerns and Interest of Our Young Cyber Talent
Tuesday Mar 14, 2017
Tuesday Mar 14, 2017
Today we have a different type of guest, a new college graduate who is seeking his first job in the cyber security industry. Steven Luber who graduated last year from Mercyhurst University with a degree in Cyber Intelligence joins our host in exploring what are youth are seeking as they enter today's job market.
You may be surprised to hear that with no expectation for job security our young people are turning to job satisfaction as their primary driver for selecting a job and even an entire career. I am hearing more and more that “Show me the money” mentality is out of fashion in a big way.
Hear what is motivating the next generation….
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Tuesday Mar 07, 2017
NCF-27 Answering the Existential Question of Our Age, Cyber Security
Tuesday Mar 07, 2017
Tuesday Mar 07, 2017
Today's guests are the top leadership at Denver University, Chancellor Rebecca Chopp and JB Holston Dean of Computer Science and Engineering at DU. This was one of the most insightful conversations I have had so far. Chancellor Chopps expressed the best non-technical definition of cyber security I have ever heard.
“Cyber Security is the Existential Question of our age that we all need to answer”
Not only does this express the foundation of a new generation but also shows the direction that Denver University is taking to create an entire university education experience where Cyber Security is the center feature. This is a direction that we are seeing more and more as cutting edge industry experience become the top need for higher education.
Thank you Chancellor Chopp and JB Holston for joining us today. It has been an honor and pleasure having you on the show.
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Tuesday Feb 28, 2017
NCF-26 The World of Cyber Threat Intelligence, An Operational Perspective
Tuesday Feb 28, 2017
Tuesday Feb 28, 2017
Today's Guest, Jane Ginn is an expert in Cyber Threat Intelligence, the founder of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Network (CTIN) and member of the board for the Cyber Resilience Institute.
Threat Intelligence is an exciting area for cyber that is relatively new in comparison to other areas. I can see that many people will be needed to fill this evolving industry. Jane, who is one of the best trainers for Threat Intelligence I have ever met, breaks down this rather complex topic to a level that anyone can understand.
If you are looking for a great field to transition into or to start out your career in cybersecurity, this may be an area to explore. There are many jobs in Cyber Threat Intelligence and the industry need is growing.
Thanks for joining the show today Jane.
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2017
NCF-DC04 Trump Begins Strong for Cybersecurity- DC Cyber with Chuck Brooks
Wednesday Feb 22, 2017
Wednesday Feb 22, 2017
Today's episode is our monthly update from Washington DC with Chuck Brooks. Chuck has been busy in the trenches with recent developments in the Trump administration and has all to inside info about what the administration planning for the cybersecurity community. From executive orders for immediate action to appointments that are sure to make a difference, get the latest from DC on Cyber.
Thanks again Chuck for keeping us connected to our nation's cyber news.
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Wednesday Feb 15, 2017
NCF-25 Exploring Cyber Topics That Peak the interest of Young People
Wednesday Feb 15, 2017
Wednesday Feb 15, 2017
We did not start out to discuss cyber topics that young people are interested in, however today's guest offered some great suggestions for engaging the Millennial Generation. Justin Searle who is the managing partner at UtilSec and a widely respected expert in Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity joins us today. As the conversation turned toward engaging the next generation in Cyber, Mr. Searle had some great suggestions and connections to events that may be the key to bridging the generation gap.
We look forward to working on some of these suggestions and hearing more from Mr. Searle in the future.
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Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
NCF-24 Responding to Cyber Threats, Hear First Hand From the Colorado National Guard
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
Wednesday Feb 08, 2017
Today’s Honored Guest is The Assistant Adjutant General of the Colorado National Guard. Brigadier General Michael Willis gives us a sneak peek of what is in store when it comes to our cyber national defense. Learn the role of the National Guard as well as some limitations which you will find very interesting. I can see from today's conversation why we need the National Cybersecurity Center to fill some gaps that exist from limitations of public service organizations such as the Colorado Guard when it comes to supporting private companies.
Also you will not want to miss BG. Willis’s foresight on the need for roles in cyber security that will need to be filled by our young people. If you are looking for work as a young person you may want to consider the National Guard. We may have to change the slogan of the Guard to “Serve Your Country and Get the best Cyber Experience”.
Find out how State and National Guards will be pivotal organizations in community cyber moving forward.
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