ISF Podcast

In der ersten Folge dieser dreiteiligen Serie diskutiert Axel Voss, Vertreter der deutschen CDU im Europäischen Parlament, mit Sebastian Tischer, Regionaldirektor ISF, Datenschutz, DSGVO-Verordnung sowie Ethik und Technologie. Axel gibt Einblicke, wie Tech-Giganten unser soziales Leben, unsere Kultur und Gesetzgebung zunehmend beeinflussen und wie Nationalstaaten ein Gleichgewicht finden müssen, u...

In the first episode of this three-part series, Leo Taddeo, Former FBI agent and current CISO of Cyxtera shares his unique history and career path from the military to law enforcement to CISO. Leo discusses with Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF the challenges that he has faced over the years, including technologies, Russian organised crime and more. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcast...

Competing in the digital marketplace will become increasingly difficult, as threat to businesses grow in speed and precision: Software and application weaknesses will continue to be leaked online with ever-decreasing time to fix them. The break-up of tech giants will plunge those reliant on their products and services into disarray and organisations rushing to deliver ambitious digital transformat...

The race to develop strategically important, next-generation technologies is laying the foundation for nation state-backed espionage where intellectual property (IP) is targeted. Cloud services will become a prime target for sabotage and drones will become both the weapon and target of choice as attackers turn their attention skywards. The question is, how can organisations, who are increasingly r...

Today, digital connectivity is essential in everyday life, and this is only set to increase over the next two years as we see technology such as the Internet of things (IoT) playing a vital role in business success. By 2021, vast webs of intelligent devices, combined with increased speeds, automation and digitisation will bring new possibilities within reach of businesses and consumers. However, i...

By 2021 the world will be heavily digitised and connected. The race to develop next generation technologies will enable innovative, digital business models, yet this will leave society critically dependent on technology to function. Coupled with heightened global mistrust and rising geopolitical tensions, this will lead to cyber threats that are relentless, targeted and disruptive.   In the first...

Nation-state cyber-attacks have increasingly occupied news headlines in the past few years from alleged Russian electoral interference to accusations of Iranian backed cyber-terrorist groups and Chinese theft of high-value intellectual property.  In the final episode of this two-part series, Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF, speaks with journalist Mike Eckel about the threats posed by nation-s...

The power and influence of Russian cyber actors continue to rise, but where did this ability for cyber terrorism and espionage originate?  In the first episode of this two-part series, Steve Durbin, Managing Director ISF, speaks with journalist and Senior Washington correspondent for Radio Free Europe/ Radio Liberty Mike Eckel on the origins of Russian cyber terrorism. Together they discuss how th...

"In today's modern way of doing business, when cyber breaches and information security make or break an organisation, there is an increased need for company structure and better use of technology."  Organisations focus most of their efforts on meeting strategic and financial targets. However, the board and security leaders need to be aware that this is when cybercriminals are most likely strike –...

Even after many devastating examples of the impact of cyber-attacks on business, cyber is still drastically underestimated. Organisations must implement a successful security programme, with the board who are held accountable and have a thorough understanding of the risks to prepare for and the risks they are willing to accept.  In the final episode of this three-part series, Jeff Engle, Veteran o...

In the second episode of this three-part series, Jeff Engle, Veteran of US Army Special Operations Commands and Vice President of Federal for United Data technologies talks with Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF about the importance of effective communication and knowing your audience when collaborating with enterprises successfully to combat cyber threats.  Jeff and Steve discuss the need for...

People can either be your first line of defence, or your weakest link – it is up to organisational leadership and how they approach risk management to determine which one they are.  In the first episode of this three-part series, Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF talks with Jeff Engle, Veteran of US Army Special Operations Commands and Vice President of Federal for United Data technologies, abo...

In the second episode of this series, former US most-wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson, the ‘Original Internet Godfather’, speaks with Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF about his career as a cybercriminal. Brett offers an insider account, from his first scam he committed on eBay, to becoming a part of a worldwide cyber-criminal organisation.  Together, Steve and Brett discuss how the collabora...

The global supply chain is increasingly complex, diverse and hyper-connected so that gaining assurance of its security, safety and reliability is becoming more myth than reality. The recent rise in data breaches highlights these supply chain vulnerabilities and third parties are being heavily criticised for both inadequate preparation and protection.  In the final episode in this four-part series...

In 2017, Cybercrime was an estimated $600 billion industry affecting approximately 2.8 million victims a day. The rise in ransomware attacks (an estimated 350%) and trend in spearfishing aimed at senior executives, is a further testament to the increasing sophistication, diligence and patience of today’s cybercriminals.  In this first of two episodes, Former US most-wanted cybercriminal Brett John...

Legislation by its nature is government and regulator driven, resulting in a move towards national regulation at a time when cross border collaboration is needed. Organizations will struggle to keep abreast of such developments which may also impact business models which many have taken for granted. This will be a particular challenge to cloud implementations where understanding the location of cl...

As the threat landscape evolves, digitalisation is an ongoing challenge for governments and politicians, making it increasingly difficult to secure networks, personal information and critical infrastructure. Governments must keep abreast of developments in cyber security and ensure that best practices are communicated to businesses, and awareness is raised amongst the public. In the first of two e...

Cybercrime is now a market that is growing and increasing in sophistication, worth $600 billion in 2018 and affecting 2.7 million of us globally on a daily basis. With cybercriminals becoming increasingly strategic and patient in their approach, organisations cannot afford to ignore the increasing threats posed by such operations.  In the first episode of this four-part series which explores the e...

Will 2019 see cyber attacks come in isolation, or in combinations? A question organisations should think about as we see cyber space becoming increasingly connected and technology developments increasing in pace and scale.  In this podcast, Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF shares his predictions for the top 4 emerging cyber threats for 2019 – increased sophistication of cybercrime and ransomwa...

Attacks from nation-states, where organisations are at risk are increasingly appearing on the threat horizon. As extortion is predicted to become one of the most common forms of cybercrime, it is imperative for the board to create a solid eco system between executives and individuals to conduct technical operations. Without a clear vision in place, CISOs will lack the transparency needed to overco...

It is an unavoidable fact that businesses and organisations’ sensitive information will be breached at some stage in the future. When a network has been compromised, proper investigation and remediation to the incident is vital, as the impact can be significant in the digital world. There are various steps that need to be taken to respond and recover from a data breach, much like the processes tha...

Virtual reality has a great deal of potential for the betterment of society - but as with all new technologies, we should be aware of ethical concerns that could emerge as social problems further down the line. With this in mind, there is a need for increased legislation and guidelines to ensure both businesses and consumers don’t get caught up in the novelty of virtual reality.  In the second par...

Virtual, augmented and mixed reality has made tremendous progress over the last 4 years. Since then the landscape has dramatically shifted - consumers now experience these new technologies through devices such as smartphones and smart headsets, taking them into a whole new era. Organisations within industries such as film and medical have started implementing virtual reality to transform the way t...

The traditional way of doing business is transforming, with businesses now required to adopt and embed cyber technology into their organisation. The shift in the way we do business isn’t just down to technology, but also cultural change – such cultural shifts include increasing business agility, shared information rather than centralised data, collaboration rather than a traditional triangle type...

Cyber-attacks are steadily increasing year on year. Organisations are constantly under threat with over two-thirds experiencing data breaches in 2017. Consequently, cyber security preparedness and resiliency are becoming increasingly important to the protection of an organisation’s information. One way of improving the ability to handle cyber-attacks is by running cyber security exercises.  In thi...