Speakeasy Security

The first episode of series 8 introduces a new co-host for this season, Kirsten Bay, Co-Founder and CEO of Cysurance. Kirsten and Tony discuss “Trust in Technology—AI and Driverless Cars”, starting off with the key question – ‘Would you take a ride in a driverless vehicle?’. Waymo driverless vehicles are a part of everyday life in some cities in the US and while early adopters may leap at the chan...

Prof. Leslie Wilcox, Professor at London School of Economics, talks to Peter Warren about the problem with digitalisation, and the importance of balancing cost-efficiency and cyber resilience.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal, financial or insurance advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may aris...

Hear Peter Warren discuss insights from Prof. Leslie Wilcox, Professor at London School of Economics; Lord Francis Maude, former Minister of State for Trade and Investment; Prof Keith Martin, Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security for the Everyday; Prof. Neil Barrett, former advisor of cybercrime to then Home Labour Secretary ,Jack Straw; Martin Borrett, IBM Security’...

Hear from Peter Warren’s conversations with Lorenzo Callerio, Senior Director of Alvarez and Marsal; Paul Cragg, CTO of Norm Managed Security Service Provider; David Chavez, Cyber Insurance Product Manager and Tushar Nandwana, Risk Control Technology Segment Manager at Intact Insurance Specialty Solutions to learn more.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replac...

More data means more risks. More risk means more legislation, but how can new legislation mitigate cyber risk? Hear Peter Warren talk to Robert Santifort, Principal Associate at Eversheds Law Firm, and Richard Breavington, Partner at RPC Law Firm to find out.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal, financial or insurance advice. We are no...

Learn more from Peter Warren’s interviews with Roger Barker, Director of Policy and Corporate Governance of the UK Institute of Directors; Lorenzo Callerio, Senior Director of Alvarez and Marsal; and Lord Francis Maude, former Minister of State for Trade and Investment.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal, financial or insurance advice...

Join Peter Warren; Martin Borrett, IBM Security’s UK Technical Director; Prof. Neil Barrett, former advisor of cybercrime to then Home Labour Secretary ,Jack Straw, and Prof Keith Martin, Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber Security for the Everyday, as they discuss how organisations can use AI to defend against the growing threat of cybercrime in an increasingly digital wo...

Introducing our series of podcasts unpacking cyber insurance and its significant relevance to companies in this digital era. Peter Warren, an award-winning investigative journalist, writer, and broadcaster chats to Tony Anscombe, ESET’s Chief Security Evangelist with over 20 years of international leadership experience in business development, partnerships, and as a company spokesperson. This podc...

The episode kicks off with an overview of what deepfakes are and how the technology is being used positively in industries such as movie making, while others use it to trick the viewer into thinking their loved one may have been kidnapped or that their favorite celebrity is now endorsing certain products. The hosts also address the ethical concerns tied to deepfakes, touching on issues of misinfor...

Crypto security is getting plenty of attention amid recent hacks. This month’s podcast features cybersecurity expert Pasi Koistinen, who runs crypto security for Coinhako, the renowned crypto exchange to buy cryptocurrencies in Singapore and Asia. We geek out on the technology, security challenges, and the role of crypto in emerging markets.  Pasi Koistinen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pasikoisti...

The Cybersecurity sector will continue to see plenty more spending. That’s the prediction from Wall Street’s top tech analyst Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities. He read the tea leaves for the industry – with thoughts on M&A; cybersecurity around cryptocurrency; and why private cybersecurity research firms like ESET are so important.    https://www.wedbush.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-...

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is one of the world's largest technology events,  bringing together manufacturers, developers and suppliers of consumer technology.  We catch-up with Cameron Camp, an ESET security researcher, who has been pounding the exhibition floor, to get his view on the new innovative technology on show,  the possible benefits it may deliver to society, and to talk th...

With the holiday season upon us inboxes are filling up with the must have bargains as online retailers try to tempt us into securing a bargain, unfortunately cyber scammers also recognize this as an opportunity to make money.  Keir Humble, an ESET sales engineer, joins Speakeasy's host, Tony Anscombe, to discuss how to stay cyber-safe, avoiding the pitfalls of phishing emails through to the b...

The topic of NFT’s, that’s Non-fungible token’s, if frequently in the media, and is a subject the Speakeasy team have discussed before. We revisit the topic to discuss what drives a buyer to purchase, for example, the popular ‘side-eyeing Chloe’ image that recently sold for $75,000. And how a purchaser was duped out of £244,000 buying, what they thought was, the very first NFT Banksy artwork. If y...

Microsoft's recently announcement that users can delete passwords and adopt a password-less environment using alternative authentication such as an authenticator app. Does this signal the beginning of the end for password based authentication. Keir Humble, an ESET sales engineer, joins Speakeasy's host, Tony Anscombe, to discuss what this means for users and whether the proposed new pass...

Businesses have been clamoring to understand how cybersecurity insurance works and we explain everything this week with our special guest. Rehana Moosa is the founder of a forensic accounting firm and joins us to clarify what cybersecurity insurance is. Are ransom payments for ransomware attacks covered by cyber insurance? What factors contribute to how much a cyber insurance premium will cost? Do...

Apple recently announced it will begin reporting Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) to law enforcement with the latest iOS 15 update. The new system aims to identify images using a process called hashing, which turns images into numbers. On this episode, we discuss how Apple’s new system will work and how this bold step in combating Child Sexual Abuse is being received by privacy-sensitive users a...

APTs are said to be the most menacing cyber attacks in existence. Designed to be stealthy, gain access to corporate networks and steal secrets, APTs can cause crippling damage to businesses and governments alike. APT stands for Advanced Persistent Threats and this week we dive deep into the nature of these threats for our audience.  From exploiting vulnerabilities to exfiltrating data, we explore...

Stalkerware is monitoring software which enables a remote user to track the activities of another user’s device. With stalkerware appearing in news headlines around the world, this week we discuss what this dangerous software is, how it spies on its victims, and how you can detect it on your device. We also discuss the privacy implications of stalkerware and share helpful resources for victims see...

With Bitcoin leading the downward spiral of crypto currency values, Ranson and Tony take a look at the factors which have contributed to the rollercoaster ride in the crypto market. In recent weeks, crypto mining has come under increasing scrutiny amidst revelations of its massive energy consumption and negative impact on the environment and China is taking significant measures to curb crypto mini...

Last week McDonald’s and Electronic Arts revealed they were the latest victims of cyberattacks and they likely won’t be the last. Especially after a massive leak of 8.4 billion passwords on the Dark Web. With a whopping $350 million in ransomware payments in 2019, this year is already poised to surpass that.  What does hacking a video game maker and the largest fast-food burger chain have in commo...

The attacks on government entities and critical infrastructure, including the recent Colonial Pipeline attack, are increasing in scope and sophistication. Cybercriminals are becoming more brazen in their approach to disrupting economies and continue to conduct supply chain attacks, causing massive amounts of damage. This week our hosts talk to Andy Garth, ESET’s Government Affairs lead, and Robert...

Thinking about end-to-end encryption can give the average person a headache. Our hosts Tony and Ranson break down how it works and why this technology is critical to protecting your information. However, with this level of secrecy, criminals are leveraging end-to-end encryption to hide from law enforcement. What is being done to protect your privacy while not weakening encryption? Tune in to this...

This week on Speakeasy Security, Tony and Ranson dive headfirst into the Bitcoin craze. Our hosts explain what Bitcoin is, how they are made, and why crypto currencies provide an unprecedented level of anonymity.  With one Bitcoin transaction consuming more energy than the average home, our hosts also explore the massive carbon footprint left from Bitcoin mining. Whether you’re interested in learn...

This week on Speakeasy Security, Tony and Ranson discuss how a cybercriminal can take advantage of the personal information contained in real estate listing photos. All too often, home sellers do not depersonalize their home before listing which can lead to a headache later on. From visible account details and personally identifiable information to pictures of family members and pet names, anyone...