Chief of Cybersecurity

Public safety has drawn a new wave of concern from many 2024 Olympics and government officials in France. AI can help bolster protection and rapidly determine threat actors and terrorists. Still, citizens worry about public safety and privacy. In this episode, we will breakdown AI and public safety concerns and also include its benefits and risks. As a listener, you will better understand why publ...

Cybersecurity is now a must-have for any business, and it's no longer a matter of if but when a cyberattack will impact its operations. The emergence of cyberattacks and various exploits has changed our cybersecurity engagements. Often, when we hear of business disruption and cybersecurity, it's an after-situation. Proactive engagements, planning, operational resilience, and cyber protection strat...

As cyberattacks become more prevalent, insurance companies are forced to raise the rates. This has serious consequences for the healthcare industry, struggling to stay afloat in the face of rising costs. Every citizen depends on healthcare – so what's the connection? You have heard of telemedicine, remote surgeries, and robotic medical inventions, but who is responsible when they fail? The product...

While many online scams have originated out of older schemes, scammers are always finding new ways to play them out. Scammers love to pose as legitimate organizations like banks, hoping to trick you into handing over details, but as we’ve become accustomed to dealing with organizations online, the potential for trickery has grown exponentially. This podcast extends information on cybercrime toward...

In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of risk management, keeping informed about recent developments and cutting-edge trends is beyond essential. There are various insights to address cyber security management challenges and to accelerate security programs and infrastructure advances. The end state makes a firm determination whether cybercrime is outperforming cyber protection. This podcast provide...

Online Scams Target Veterans and Active Duty Members The U.S. has the most robust and powerful military in the world, and though its fighting men and women can win wars, they often appear defenseless against popular online scams. In the military, you have a young population on the web. Service members are targeted by websites that claim to offer special military discounts on everything from cars t...

With so many important concerns occupying the time of church leaders, issues related to church computers can quickly become vulnerable. Cyber threats pose significant challenges for churches and other organizations. Any church that uses computer systems to conduct business operations should consider managing cyber risks. These attacks could create risks that mostchurches are unprepared to confront...

Bitcoin and other types of cryptocurrencies have exploded onto the market in recent years, and based on virtual currency's popularity, it seems to be here to stay. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies secured by cryptography, with many using decentralized networks based on blockchain technology – an open, distributed ledger that records transactions in code. Crypto is stored in a dig...

Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, helping individuals protect themselves online as threats to technology and confidential data become more commonplace. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) lead a collaborative effort between government and indust...

Business engagements for cybersecurity have focused on being the medium between suppliers, customers, and hackers. Many organizations suffer significant security risks due to changing risk profiles and attack surfaces. The management strategies may invoke defense tactics, but unless they have an accurate indicator of their landscape, they are prone and subject to failure. This podcast discusses se...

The shift to remote education and online learning has prompted many schools to increase their digital protection. Before COV19, online education entities and K-12 learned through classroom instructions. Since the change, many K-12 students are learning from home, and college students\' enrollment has increased. Both come at a cybersecurity cost, but there is a need for remote learning. How safe ar...

We drive our cars daily and enjoy the luxury of the many features, but security risks are embedded. The cybersecurity landscape has no boundaries, and just as if healthcare, financial, and educational entities face risk – so does the automotive industry. Increasing demand for connected and semi-autonomous vehicles has led to a growing demand for connected vehicle devices in automobiles. This incre...

Supply chain management (SCM) is the active management of supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve sustainable competitive advantage. It represents a conscious effort by the supply chain firms to develop and run supply chains in the most effective & efficient ways possible. Supply chain activities cover everything from product development, sourcing, production, and logistics...

TikTok is working on a deal with the Biden administration that would \"fully safeguard\" the app in the U.S. and quell fears about the Chinese government\'s accessing Americans\' data, according to a letter TikTok sent to nine Republican senators. This issue raises concern about having information sharing, privacy, and data protection as critical control across social media accounts. This intervie...

With 50 percent to 90 percent of staff working remotely, organizations are now looking at  remote work as the new working style  in the future. While working remotely has its benefits, one of the biggest challenges it presents is cyber security problems. Remote working has a lot of benefits, including increased productivity, improved employee mental health, and reduced costs in office space. But i...

They will see it everywhere from birth and will inevitably grow up using it. It can be extremely educational, help build skills, and be a creative outlet. It can also be dangerous — predators, hackers, and other threats use technology to hurt others. We’ll teach you how to protect your children from the wide variety of threats out there, including the over-usage of technology itself. By knowing th...

As the U.S. military continues to expand its IT ranks, many employers have stepped up efforts to recruit military talent into their IT teams to better secure networks. As a result, online cybersecurity courses such as those at Western Governors University (WGU) have witnessed a growing interest among active-duty military students who are either looking to advance their training for military work o...

One of the critical programs that shape cybersecurity risks is having a process that helps remediates vulnerabilities. Most users and organizations utilize various tools, analytical platforms, reporting, and various teams to help reduce risks associated with CVEs, advisories, configuration management, and asset inventories – which can become challenging. With the increasing number of vulnerable ap...

Electronic voting machines from a leading vendor used in at least 16 states have software vulnerabilities that leave them susceptible to hacking if unaddressed. These vulnerabilities, for the most part, are not ones that could be easily exploited by someone who walks in off the street, but they are things that we should worry could be exploited by sophisticated attackers, such as hostile nation st...

Since data requirements and information sharing emerged, cybersecurity has undergone numerous developments. Policies and laws for privacy and information resource protection have transitioned the technology space to secure a variety of sectors, including healthcare corporations and government agencies. The increased need for healthcare information sharing has fueled interest in modernizing applica...

Every security steward has been challenged to obtain multiple certifications, gain professional experience, and further their knowledge by attending educational institutions. Each resume includes various titles and certifications that demonstrate the cybersecurity professionals motivation and drive to succeed. Beyond the accolades and achievements, many stewards fail to roadmap and carry out proje...

Many security environments will need to modernize and transform their cybersecurity programs. The need is driven by technological advancements, maturity requirements, and security readiness. Organizations, security auditors, assessors, and compliance teams can benefit from various frameworks, policies, and standards. Each is distinct and offers similar but distinct cybersecurity maturation strateg...

Numerous challenges have been aimed at technologies and their security culture, ranging from risk reduction to determining security readiness. The risk profiles are evaluated and matured to compliance in each situation. Despite their progress and success, many organizations struggle to communicate that \"Zero Risk\"is a nebulous and risk-enabling concept. Various professionals grade risk based on...

The security involvement and protection standards align with various technology platforms, including the cloud. Many businesses and institutions have modernized and adopted cloud technologies and services. The underlying architect has made significant progress and overcome challenges, with security being a major discussion point. This podcast will examine cloud environments and their operational c...

Sustaining protection for the nation\'s infrastructure is a critical component that shapes our Quality of Life (QOL). The dire need to prevent infrastructure risks is evident based on historical challenges and ransomware attacks against the energy sector. Beyond the energy sector, the nation\'s infrastructure also depend on chemical, water, dams, healthcare, IT, transportation, and other sectors f...