To The Point - Cybersecurity

Joining the podcast this week is Dmitry Bestuzhev, senior director of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) at Blackberry. He gives Petko an inside look into the key types of CTI and how the insights can be used to build context and determine response in specific circumstances, such as in the recent case of attempted targets at NATO. Dmitry also turns our attention to the risks posed by public charging...

This week we're joined by Julia Fallon, Executive Director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and she shines a light on the appeal of school systems to cyber attackers. (HINT: it is access to PII to open credit cards, mortgages and more in the name of children that often is only detected many years later.) We also discuss the connection between schools and insurance...

This week, Audra is joined by Megan Stifel, chief strategy officer for the Institute for Security and Technology, to discuss how ransomware has evolved from a business nuisance to now a threat to national security. Megan also shares how the United States' overall response to ransomware has the potential to impact the types of attacks faced by its organizations and touches on the need for greater t...

Welcome back to Forcepoint's To the Point Cybersecurity podcast! In this episode, co-host Jonathan Knepher sits down with Petko Stoyanov—cybersecurity expert and former Forcepoint host—for a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving landscape of AI in cybersecurity. Together, they unpack the shifting trends seen at this year's RSA conference, exploring how artificial intelligence is moving f...

Welcome back to To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast! In this week's episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher continue their fascinating conversation with Erika Dean, Chief Security Officer at Robinhood. Erika brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, including an impressive tenure at Capital One, where she held multiple cyber leadership roles. In this second part of their discuss...

Welcome to another episode of the To the Point Cybersecurity podcast, brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachel Lyon and Jonathan Knepper sit down with Erika Dean, Chief Security Officer at Robinhood, to dive deep into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats facing the fintech industry. With over two decades of experience—including leadership roles at Capital One—Erika sheds li...

Welcome back to To the Point Cybersecurity, where hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher take you inside the ever-evolving world of cyber threats, digital defense, and the impact of technology on our daily lives. In this episode, they sit down with Ricoh Danielson—national security expert, digital forensics pro, and US Army combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan—to unpack the intersections of cyb...

Welcome back to the "To the Point" cybersecurity podcast! In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher continue their enlightening conversation with Maria Roat, former US Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer and Small Business Administration CIO. Maria brings her wealth of experience from both government and private sectors to the table, sharing practical advice for aspiring cybers...

Welcome back to To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast, brought to you by Forcepoint! In this week's episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined—once again—by the remarkable Maria Roat, former US Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer and past CIO of the Small Business Administration. With over three decades of federal IT and cybersecurity leadership experience, Maria shares an insid...

Welcome back to another episode of To the Point Cybersecurity, where hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dig into the evolving world of cyber threats, national security, and the intersection of technology and society. In this episode, we continue our conversation with John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security. John shares re...

Welcome to a brand new episode of To the Point Cybersecurity! This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined by John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security. With more than forty years of experience in law enforcement, counterintelligence, and homeland security, John brings a wealth of insights into the ever-evolving...

Welcome back to the To the Point cybersecurity podcast! In this episode, co-hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined once again by Dr. Bill Anderson, Principal Product Manager at Mattermost and founder of Oculus, for a deep dive into some of the most pressing cybersecurity topics of today. Bill draws on his background in cryptography and experience with the defense and intelligence commu...

In this episode of the "To the Point Cybersecurity" podcast, hosted by Jonathan Knepher and Rachael Lyon, we delve into the intricate world of cybersecurity with Dr. Bill Anderson, the Principal Product Manager at Mattermost. With a focus on AI, quantum cryptography, and secure communications, Bill brings a wealth of experience from his time in the defense and intelligence communities. Throughout...

In this exciting episode of "Forcepoint's To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast," hosted by Rachael Lyon and co-hosted by Jonathan Knepher, we dive back into conversation with Saaim Khan, founder, and principal adviser at Cyber Matters. Known for redefining the cyber consulting landscape with an "unconsults" approach, Saaim shares engaging stories and insights on the evolving cybersecurity industry....

Welcome back to the Forcepoint podcast, where we bring you the latest in global cybersecurity. Today, we're diving into part one of our two-part series with Saaim Khan, founder and principal advisor at Cyber Matters. Saaim is redefining cyber consulting with an "unconsult" approach. In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper engage Saaim in a conversation about the apparent cybersecu...

Welcome to another episode of "To the Point Cybersecurity," brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper are joined by Deepak Dutt, the founder and CEO of Zighra. With over a decade of experience in behavioral biometrics, Deepak provides fascinating insights into the intersection of artificial intelligence, sensor technology, and cybersecurity. In this episode,...

Welcome back to the To the Point cybersecurity podcast, presented by Forcepoint! In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper continue their engaging conversation with Michele Rigby Assad, a former CIA intelligence officer and renowned author of "Breaking Cover" and "Get Off the X." Join us as Michele shares her unique insights into the global threat landscape and the security challeng...

In this episode of the "To the Point cybersecurity podcast," hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper dive into a compelling conversation with Michele Rigby Assad, a former CIA intelligence officer with vast experience in The Middle East. Michele shares insights from her latest book, "Get Off the X," which explores the importance of getting out of one's comfort zone and reassessing effectiveness in...

Welcome to Part 2 of this To the Point cybersecurity podcast episode, brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper continue their conversation with Trevor Hilligoss, Senior Vice President at SpyCloud Labs. In this episode, Trevor provides an in-depth look at the rising use of infostealers, the changing tactics of cybersecurity adversaries, and how cybercrime ena...

Welcome to another thrilling episode of the To the Point cybersecurity podcast brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper dive deep into the world of cybercrime with Trevor Hilligoss, the Senior Vice President at SpyCloud Labs. Trevor brings his expertise to the table, sharing insights into the intricate workings of the criminal underground, from the rise of i...

Welcome to another engaging episode of the "To the Point Cybersecurity" podcast, brought to you by Forcepoint. This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher delve into the intersection of sports and cybersecurity with a fascinating guest, Steve Kain, an adversary emulation manager with the Maryland Department of IT. With a background spanning both offensive and defensive security roles across...

In this episode of the To the Point cybersecurity podcast, hosts Jonathan Knepher and Rachael Lyon dive into the complex world of IT and OT network integration with Richard Robinson, CEO of Cynalytica. Richard shares his expertise on the critical differences between IT and OT networks, highlighting their unique security priorities and life cycles. He provides insights into the challenges organizat...

Trish Cagliostro, Head of Business Development for security - Worldwide Public Sector for Security Services at Amazon Web Services (AWS) explains Cloud security, how Threat Intelligence factors in and her Cloud wish for the future. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at  https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e318

Dive into the world of cryptocurrency with this week's guest Jeff Roberts, executive editor at Decrypt and author of the book "Kings of Crypto: One Start-Up's Quest to Take Cryptocurrency Out of Silicon Valley and On To Wall Street". For those that are wondering, Jeff shares that cryptocurrency today is definitely mainstream and while it is still a speculative investment - with big banks getting i...

This week Leonard Bailey, Head of Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section's (CCIPS) Cybersecurity Unit for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, joins us this week. We dive into the role of the DOJ in addressing the vast and ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. Bailey shares insights on partnering with federal agencies as well as the private sector, navigating informati...