Live on Cyber

OH NO. "Business is more afraid of the sheriff than we are the cybercriminal." Overheard in our ongoing LACybersecure work from an attendee.   The point of entry isn't HELP - It's getting into TROUBLE.  What are we DOING??   For SMBs, the cavalry isn't coming. Even after a crime, the sheriff is going after the criminals. Don't count on asset recovery.  You have to take yo...

“For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong. ” - H.L. Mencken We humans want simple solutions to complex problems. It's built into our neurology. And it makes it harder to manage cybersecurity. The computer and telecommunications revolution that we’re in the middle of is upending our world. A simple cybercrime example: In the old days at the end of the last c...

“Unfortunately, the technology underpinning our critical infrastructure is inherently insecure because of DECADES of software developers NOT BEING HELD LIABLE for defective technology. That has led to incentives where FEATURES and SPEED to market have been prioritized AGAINST SECURITY, leading our nation VULNERABLE to cyber invasion. That has to stop,” Jen Easterly, CISA The policy we need is YEAR...

Not a game we want to play - but let's do it anyway! Take a guess: (reported) Cybercrime rakes in more $ than how many U.S. states do in TAX REVENUE annually? (FY22 per Statista - and of course, this is only REPORTED crime). I think you know where we're going with this. It's bad - and getting worse. Policy won't stop it. It's on us. Benjamin Franklin said, "Distrust and ca...

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” Sun Tzu, The Art of War. We can’t control everything. We can, however, manage the things around threats to our digital security - an...

Are you a disaster movie fan? If you’re reading this, it’s likely you work in the cybersecurity field, or are interested in cybersecurity as a right-now issue. You may be a CTO, a CISO, an entrepreneur, a lawyer, a CEO. And it might be YOU that prevents the movie that we never want to see: Iran targets a local water district. A hacker accesses equipment through default password. A sanitation chemi...

If you haven't watched the video trailers of Live on Cyber on LinkedIn, you're missing out on Julie having difficulty looking serious. Once, someone asked, "why is Julie smiling so much, talking about this very difficult, complex stuff?" And it's because SecureTheVillage has found a mission point where we can powerfully affect change. We are here to encourage and mobilize tho...

What is resilience? It's like the old Timex ads, to "take a licking and keep on ticking." As we sit here looking at 2024, it's not pretty what's coming our way: * Our own SEC sued a CISO. (Didn't see that one coming.) * We're facing burnout of our best and brightest in the cybersecurity sector. * The attacks are intense. Infrastructure, schools, hospitals. * Cybercrim...

"This company should be in the Hall of Shame." A major trucking company software vendor has developed such readily exploitable software that it could create a shutdown that would be felt nationwide. We write the software. Russia and China exploit it. There are cyber-nots in our supply chain. Our enemies know it, too. Are we fostering a lucrative market for cybercrime? In this  #LiveOnCyb...

🚨 When Iran can look up your password on Google... "Think your default password is harmless? Think again," warns Julie Michelle Morris . In this episode of #LiveOnCyber , Stan Stahl, PhD unpacks jaw-dropping cyber blunders, tiny oversights that lead to serious breaches, and must-do security tips for businesses flying solo on tech. What are you doing to help secure the last mile? Where a...

Smaller organizations, families, and individuals are on the wrong side of the digital divide, and they're getting eaten alive by scammers and cybercriminals. How do we bridge the information gap from the experts to small businesses and nonprofits? Are we just talking to ourselves in cybersecurity? In this #LiveOnCyber episode, hear what brought Julie, a thought leadership expert, to SecureTheV...

In our special replay episode, we revisit an essential May 2022 conversation with Nicole Perlroth, a leading cybersecurity journalist and New York Times bestselling author. This frank and alarming conversation is as relevant as ever: Nation-state cybercrime dynamics and retaliation strategies The alarming shift of hacker targets to smaller entities The evolving landscape of cybersecurity collabora...

"It's a brutal reality check," says Dr. Stan. "Small businesses are especially vulnerable and the consequences can be crippling." Julie notes, "This story isn't just alarming, it's a wake-up call. Protecting your business online is not optional, it's essential." Dive into a real-life cyber horror story with in this episode of Live on Cyber. They discuss the devastating impact a single cyberattack...

What are the implications when a nation-state attacks a private company? 🟢 At the same time we see the #Biden-Harris administration, #NIST, #CISA, #DoJ and other government entities - along with non-government organizations like #CIS, #CRI, Sightline Security, #DDN, and SecureTheVillage - in a concerted, intentional effort to help equip American corporations - ❌ We see the #SEC send exactly the...

If you're starting your journey to secure your business, you're in the right place! Learn the Top 4 security steps every small business needs from the Cyber Readiness Institute's Starter Kit! Small and micro-businesses, build a strong foundation to prevent loss with these Four Core Cyber Issues: ✅ Super strong passwords that guard your personal and client data ✅ Backups that catch yo...

What happens when your admin's email gets hacked? You don't want to guess or waste time. Cybersecurity for the small and micro-business is crucial. But it has to fit YOU. Think you're too small to be a target? Join us this week as we debunk myths and provide actionable insights specifically for small and micro-businesses. We'll break down what you really need to do to keep your bus...

In the name of convenience, are we compromising security? This week on #LiveOnCyber, Dr. Stan reveals how 'easy access' WiFi at a hotel exposed a glaring gap in their cybersecurity measures. Don't let the danger of unmonitored network traffic be the downfall of your digital safety. Learn through this example why your organization should be patching and implementing robust #cybersecurity controls (...

The ⁠23andMe⁠ security lapse repercussions go beyond just the user's personal genetic data. With this breach, their relatives are at risk. The data taken from 23andMe, likely through credential stuffing⁠ could cover more than HALF of the company’s 14 million customers, based on the number of people who have opted to make their data visible to relatives, including distant cousins (Washington Po...

We believe that #MSPs and #ISPs are crucial players in securing our digital world. They are on the front lines with small to midsize businesses - how can we partner to equip them with the business development and security skills to better secure their clients? What is their role in the LA CyberSecure Pilot, an initiative elevating the cyber readiness of small to midsize organizations with support...

ANNOUNCEMENT: Are small businesses and nonprofits ready for battle, or sitting ducks in cyber warfare? #Cybersecurity isn’t just about money - it’s about talent, time, and foundational cybersecurity measures. How do we bridge this digital divide of #cyberhaves and #cybernots ? This #LiveonCyber episode unveils LA Cybersecure! A groundbreaking pilot program funded by the Center for Internet Securit...

The iconic casinos MGM and Caesars become the latest victims of cyber warfare. A question: Was it reasonable for the security of such giants to falter? From social engineering tactics, deepfakes, the future of AI in cyber warfare, the pressing need for businesses—both big and small—is a posture of proactivity in their defenses. #CyberCitizens , the digital realm is a double-edged sword. As technol...

Most (84%) of car manufacturers SHARE or SELL your data (Mozilla). The modern world has turned our vehicles into data-harvesting machines. With startling revelations from The Mozilla Foundation's new report , we learn that almost every major car brand's new internet-connected models have become a data privacy nightmare.  But the threat doesn't stop at our driveway. Join Stan Stahl, PhD...

In a landmark collaboration, the F.B.I. and international partners have dismantled a formidable botnet responsible for a staggering 30% of cybercrime, affecting businesses worldwide, from financial sectors to critical infrastructures. Hear about Dr. Stan's 'urgent HELP!' text message from family, illustrating our collective need for cyber vigilance. Tune into this episode of #LiveonCyb...

In a world grappling with what the RAND Corporation calls 'Truth Decay,' the stakes for discerning truth from misinformation have never been higher. Social media platforms are retreating from their watchdog roles. Geopolitical foes like Russia and China are intensifying their AI-driven disinformation campaigns. As the 2024 elections loom, the burden is increasingly on us. Are we prepared?...

Today’s #cyber landscape is evolving, and so is the threat to small organizations. The balance of power has shifted, and the bad actors are increasingly sophisticated. From the 'Play' Ransomware Group targeting Managed Service Providers (#MSPs) and thereby endangering midsized businesses across the globe, to hackers seamlessly integrating into platforms like Slack and Trello—small organiza...