The SafeHouse

What does it take to defend national infrastructure in a rapidly evolving threat landscape? In this episode of the SafeHouse podcast, host Jeff Edwards sits down with Luke Tenery, Partner at StoneTurn and former cybersecurity leader at Kroll, to unpack the human and technical layers of building a federal threat pursuit model. With experience rooted in digital forensics, incident response, and work...

System Backup operations are often viewed as separate from the Cybersecurity policies and procedures. But listen to W. Curtis Preston, known in the industry as "Mr. Backup” & host of "The Backup Wrap-up" podcast, discuss with Jeff Edwards, Co-Chairman of the SafeHouse Initiative, the importance of Backup as part of your cybersecurity and operational resilience plan.

Jeff Crume, IBM Distinguished Engineer, CTO IBM Security Americas, and Cybersecurity Architect joins Jeff Edwards, Co-Chair of the SafeHouse Initiative as they discusses how AI is disrupting Cybersecurity and what to expect in the future.

AI: Friend or Foe in Business? Unpacking the Human ElementAre companies truly ready for the AI revolution? In this episode of the SafeHouse podcast, host Jeff Edwards sits down with Alastair Patterson, CEO and co-founder of Harmonic Security and a veteran of the cybersecurity world. From his early days in the UK to navigating Silicon Valley and the wake-up call of ChatGPT, Alistair shares his uniq...

Join us in this enlightening episode of  Beyond Cyber Security , as Jeff Edwards welcomes AJ Dharma Wardana, a seasoned portfolio manager at Envelop Risk, to dive deep into the intricate world of risk management. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, understanding the expansiveness of risk is more crucial than ever. AJ shares her extensive journey from engineering to actuarial science, revealin...

Current cyber defenses are often fragmented, leaving U.S. businesses vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated attacks. Discover the transformative concept of a Federal Cyber Enterprise in this episode of The Safehouse Podcast, hosted by Jeff Edwards with guest Alex Green of the Redwood Project. They discuss how unifying government agency efforts and fostering genuine collaboration with the private...

In this second part of the 2-part podcast episode, host  Jeff Edwards  continues his conversation with  Gordon Malin , co-founder and CEO of  Elpha Secure , to explore the evolving world of  cyber insurance  and its critical role in bridging cybersecurity and risk management for businesses, especially small and mid-sized enterprises (SMBs). 🛡️💼 They break down: ✅ How  reinsurance  works and why...

In this thought-provoking first of the two-part episode, host Jeff Edwards is joined by Gordon Malin, co-founder and CEO of Elpha Secure, to unpack the critical role of cyber insurance in today’s digital-first world. As cyber threats continue to rise, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly vulnerable—yet less than 10% have standalone cyber insurance policies. Why is that, and wh...

In this episode of the Safe House Initiative Podcast, host Jeff Edwards and Marc Grens, co-founder of Digital Mint, explore the intricate world of ransomware attacks and the critical steps organizations must take after a breach. They discuss the evolution of ransomware payments, from unregulated practices to a more structured, compliance-driven process, including navigating OFAC sanctions and lega...

In this second part of our conversation with Matthew Cullina, head of the Global Cyber Insurance Group at TransUnion, Jeff Edwards dives deeper into the rapidly evolving world of cyber insurance and its critical role in today’s digital landscape.📈 Explore how the $10-12 billion cyber insurance market is growing at 25% annually, yet small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and families remain signific...

In this insightful first episode of a two-part series, Jeff Edwards and Matt Cullina, head of TransUnion’s Global Cyber Insurance Group, explore the evolving world of cyber insurance in the age of AI and digital threats. Tracing Matt's career from history major to cyber insurance leader, they discuss the historical context of risk management and insurance, revealing how past events like the Great...

Welcome to this episode of The Safe House, hosted by Jeff Edwards, co-chair of the Safe House Initiative. Join us as we dive into the evolving world of cyber insurance with Mark Greisiger, CEO of NetDiligence. Discover Mark’s journey from the early days of cyber risk to today’s sophisticated landscape, exploring the critical balance between insurance and cybersecurity. Learn about the growing emph...

In this second part of a two-part series, Mark dives deep into the role of MDR in cybersecurity, and discusses real-world implications of different cyber threats and the need for effective MDR strategies as well as continuous awareness and education. Mark and Jeff also address the need for businesses to adapt to the evolving cybersecurity landscape, ensuring that even organizations with limited bu...

In this episode of The Safe House, host Jeff Edwards sits down with Wade Baker, co-founder of the Scientia Institute, to delve into the world of cybersecurity data analysis. Wade shares his journey from aspiring baseball player to leading a groundbreaking data science firm focused on cybersecurity insights. They discuss the evolution of risk management, the importance of empirical data in understa...

Join us in this enlightening episode hosted by Jeff Edwards, as we navigate the complex world of cybersecurity acronyms and concepts like MDR (Managed Detection and Response). In this informative discussion, we welcome Mark Sangster, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin, who shares his extensive 25+ years of experience in cybersecurity. Together, they demystify the alphabet soup of cybersecurity, includin...

In this episode of the Safehouse podcast, Jeff Edwards welcomes Jody Stoehr, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer of SMPL-C, to discuss the critical topic of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Jody breaks down the who, what, when, where, and why of CMMC, highlighting its importance for defense contractors and Department of Defense partners in safeguarding sensitive information. W...

In this episode of the Safe House Initiative podcast, host Jeff Edwards welcomes Jude Sunderbruch, the managing director at Cyber Defense Lab, to discuss his extensive career in cybersecurity and national defense. Jude shares invaluable insights into the evolution of cyber defense strategies post-9/11, his experiences with the FBI and DHS, and the importance of building relationships with governme...

Cybersecurity is a journey and navigating it can often feel overwhelming. With numerous frameworks available, many organizations grapple with questions like, "Am I maturing fast enough?" or "Have I done enough?" In this episode, we dive deep into the value of frameworks in cybersecurity with insights from Kelly Hood, Executive Vice President and Cybersecurity Engineer at Optic Cyber Solutions. She...

Join us for this second part of a two-part series entitled ‘𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦’ with Eder Ribeiro, Director of Global Incident Response at TransUnion, and host Jeff Edwards, Co-chair of the SafeHouse Initiative. Giving real-world examples of the consequences of not having an Incident Response Plan, Eder encourages both businesses and individuals to proactively address their cybersecu...

What is the best way for you to reduce the impact of cyber incidents? Every business has a ‘digital footprint.’ We rely on digital systems that can be leveraged against us by cyber criminals. In this first part of a two-part series of The SafeHouse Podcast with Eder Ribeiro, Director of Global Incident Response at TransUnion, and host Jeff Edwards, Co-chair of the SafeHouse Initiative, they discus...

Iranga Kahangama, Assistant Secretary for Cyber, Infrastructure, Risk and Resilience at the US Department of Homeland Security, joins Jeff Edwards, Co-chair of the SafeHouse Initiative, on this episode of The SafeHouse Podcast. Iranga and Jeff explore the ransomware attacks that took place in the summer of 2021 and discuss lessons-learned from these attacks. If you're a small or medium-sized busin...

Stephanie Craig, President of Kith.co joins Jeff Edwards, Co-Chair of the SafeHouse Initiative to learn how your personal and company reputation are at risk in a cyber event. Learn how to protect your reputation and minimize damage in the event of a cyber breach or cyber outage. Edited by Amy Scott. Produced by David Lewis.

Cherilyn Pascoe , Director of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCOE) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) joins Jeff Edwards , Co-Chair of the SafeHouse Initiative , to discuss the mission and role of the NCCOE. Learn what the NCCOE is and how they impact business in the ever changing landscape of cybersecurity. Edited by Amy Scott. Produced by David Lewis.

Mike Battistella, President & CTO of Solutions cubed, and Director of Government Solutions at the DVMS Institute joins Jeff Edwards, Co-Chair of the SafeHouse Initiative as they explore how to setup, run and use a cybersecurity Internship program. Learn how Mike runs what is now a very successful internship program that helps develop deep cybersecurity expertise and experience in new consultan...

Mike Battistella, President & CTO of Solutions cubed, and Director of Government Solutions at the DVMS Institute joins Jeff Edwards, Co-Chair of the SafeHouse Initiative as they explore how to setup, run and use a cybersecurity Internship program. Learn how Mike runs what is now a very successful internship program that helps develop deep cybersecurity expertise and experience in new consultan...