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Send us Fan Mail As cyber threats increase, so does the importance of keeping your critical infrastructure systems secure . Inventorying your operational technology (OT), being aware of the risk, and implementing cybersecurity best practices are ways to maintain and assess these devices. Today, Jason, Matt, and Steve address these fundamental issues and guide you on where your organization needs t...

Send us Fan Mail The Connecticut Data Privacy Act (or “CTDPA”) is going into effect on July 1, 2023, making Connecticut the fifth state to pass a comprehensive data privacy law that protects consumers. How will this new law impact your organization, and are there any obligations you should know? On today’s episode of CyberSound, Jason, and Steve talk with Rob McWilliams , Data Privacy Consultant a...

Send us Fan Mail Over the past few years, supply chain issues have significantly impacted the IT industry. From extensive lead times to unfulfillable hardware needs, it is more important than ever to understand the risk, ensure you have a supply chain strategy in place and plan early and often. Tune in as Jason Pufahl, and Matt Fusaro sit down with Daniel Kaupp , Vice President of Professional Ser...

Send us Fan Mail Microsoft is continuously developing its stack of security capabilities and staying innovative in the cloud space. Today, the team at Vancord is proud to announce a proactive approach they have adopted, utilizing Microsoft Azure Cloud to better manage clients' data. Vantage Protect is a suite of services provided by Vancord's expert engineers that maximizes the performan...

Send us Fan Mail OpenAI's ChatGPT is an emerging phenomenon in the cybersecurity space. However, as Artificial Intelligence technology advances, so does the potential for misuse. From generating phishing emails to disrupting the academic environment for youth, ChatGPT can have different impacts, and it is critical to practice appropriate usage. Today, the team at CyberSound share their though...

Send us Fan Mail The ever-changing cyber world poses risks for children. It is critical to ensure they are using technology appropriately. As a parent, how do I address these concerns with my child, and are there any preventative measures I can take? As a Part 2 in our Growing Up Online series, Jason, Steve, and Matt are joined today by the VP of Client Success at Vancord, Lou Ardolino , to discus...

Send us Fan Mail With the emerging cybersecurity threat landscape, it’s increasingly important to have a Security Operations Center (SOC) that can recognize and respond to attacks in an efficient manner. Understanding what attackers are thinking and how they plan to use malware ensures that as these new threats emerge, a defense against them is also being built. On this episode of CyberSound, Jaso...

Send us Fan Mail Managing and funding the operations of internet infrastructure in schools can be a difficult task. The Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries, better known as E-Rate, exists to help make it easier for these entities to get the equipment and services they need at an affordable price. Today, Jason is joined by the CEO of E-Rate First, Joseph Pillo , and Owen Black from...

Send us Fan Mail As we near the end of 2022, the team at Vancord looks back on their security predictions, shares optimism about the future of the cybersecurity and information technology industries, and encourages you to focus on the fundamentals for the upcoming year. Today, Jason, Steve, and Matt are joined by the President & CEO of Vancord, Michael Grande , as they dive into hot trends the...

Send us Fan Mail In recent years, purchasing methods of consumers have drastically changed. Relative to the security space, the introduction of Electronic Wallets (eWallets) and the need for convenience and safety has become crucial. Today, the team at Vancord discusses this topic of eWallets, mention their recommendations for use, and addresses a few of the security concerns you should consider....

Send us Fan Mail On October 11, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration released a Fact Sheet revealing the increased efforts of the White House to improve the Nation’s cyber defenses. But how exactly are they promising to lead Americans toward a more cyber-safe future? Today, Jason, Steve, and Matt divulge a few key ideas that may benefit our listeners, such as developing a new label, building up t...

Send us Fan Mail Password protection management is a fundamental practice you and your organization should utilize to keep your credentials safe. There are many password managers available, but today, Jason, Steve, and Matt dive into their preferred software, LastPass , to speak on the marriage of security and convenience this tool provides. The team stresses how incidents can prove the value of p...

Send us Fan Mail It’s no secret that full-size candy bars are sought after and tracked down on Halloween night. In this fun, holiday-esque episode, Jason, Steve, and Matt introduce an easy-to-follow scenario to walk you through the different stages of a cyberattack and guide your understanding of the Cyber Kill Chain. Keep yourself safe from cyberattacks this Halloween season. ______________ Stay...

Send us Fan Mail Information security is an intellectually stimulating and somewhat challenging industry, but at the heart of it is the collectivity of the environment. When there is an emerging or urgent situation, there is a need to come together and solve the problem. Tune in as Jason, Steve, and Matt share their thoughts and appreciation for working in a field with such a great sense of commun...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month!  Each year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announces a theme for October; this years it's " See Yourself in Cyber ". As we head into the month, the team at Vancord puts a twist on the theme with an informative and thought-provoking conversation on the direction they see cybersecurity heading. The over...

Send us Fan Mail  Understanding the behavior of attackers can increase reactivity, improve your overall security stance, and give you a leg up in detecting malicious activity. On today’s episode of CyberSound, Jason, Steve, and Matt discuss common indicators of an incident in hopes of improving your defense tactics and recommend technologies that may be useful for you to deploy. ______________ Sta...

Send us Fan Mail Zero trust is an important security framework that ensures users, assets, and resources are protected from all angles. The rise of remote work has made this even more prevalent. It’s the responsibility of organizations to employ a variety of these measures in a workplace and build stronger operational systems. Join us today on CyberSound for an informative episode with the team on...

Send us Fan Mail Black Hills Information Security created an incident response procedure card game titled "Backdoors & Breaches" (B&B). Today, the Vancord team takes a stab at playing it. Join Jason, Steve, Matt, and Suzanne Pare as they play a fun round of B&B with the hope of informing listeners on different ways to familiarize themselves with processes and understand the l...

Send us Fan Mail Working in the security space can come with unexpected challenges and events. The team at Vancord has learned how to properly handle incident response by understanding the high sense of urgency people feel in these situations. Join Jason, Steve, and Matt on today’s episode of CyberSound as they recall some of the most riveting jobs they’ve encountered as cybersecurity engineers an...

Send us Fan Mail What kind of data is attainable to the general public? There is information that you may deem private, like salaries, voter affiliation, and property assessor records. Fortunately, there are options for recourse and limiting the visibility of this data. Join us on today’s episode of CyberSound as Jason, Steve, and Matt hope to help you and your organization understand where data i...

Send us Fan Mail There are valuable resources available to help protect your organization against insider threats, one of the larger ones being the annual Ponemon Cost of Insider Threats Global Report. Today, Jason, Steve, and Matt dive into the 2022 report in hopes of helping listeners, both business owners and security practitioners, realign organizational spending and understand the costs of th...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding the business market is the first step in providing successful cybersecurity services to clients. Having valued partners to collaborate with amplifies this. On this week’s episode of CyberSound, Jason sits down with Bob Meindl, CEO of Binary Defense, and Michael Grande, CEO of Vancord, to have a productive conversation on the importance of people and relationships in...

Send us Fan Mail It’s been one year since the release of our first ever episode of CyberSound! Tune in as Jason, Steve, and Matt revisit snippets of episodes this past year and share laughs and valuable lessons learned throughout the creation of this podcast. Thanks to our listeners for joining us on this journey, and we look forward to providing you with more impactful cybersecurity content over...

Send us Fan Mail IT and cybersecurity are two fundamental pieces of an organization’s internet protection. But how can these respective departments work together to bring a more strategic approach to projects? Today, the team at CyberSound sits down with Lou Ardolino of Vancord for a productive conversation on using effective communication to bring infrastructure and security technology teams toge...

Send us Fan Mail There are changing expectations in higher education for protecting student financial records. This is an opportunity for your institution to get ahead in information security as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requirements begin to go into effect this year. Join Jason, Steve, and guest star Brian Kelly from EDUCAUSE on today’s episode of CyberSound to discuss the importance of p...