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Send us Fan Mail The Department of Defense (DoD) holds security standards for organizations that handle controlled, unclassified information– particularly NIST 800-171 and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). These standards are set to ensure protection in your business and to avoid any potential data breaches or financial impacts. Today, Jason and Steve are joined by FutureFeed’...

Send us Fan Mail Today, the economic landscape is directly impacting the cybersecurity industry, which has resulted in unrest. With the current state of the job and stock markets, it is crucial to be aware of these challenges to adapt accordingly. On today’s episode of CyberSound, Jason, Steve, and Matt discuss specific factors contributing to this downturn in the industry and alternative approach...

Send us Fan Mail Reducing physical security risk requires great flexibility in meeting the specified needs of clients. This understanding allows experts to analyze the severity of a situation and mitigate it appropriately. Today, Kenneth Grossberger from Elite Investigations joins the team at CyberSound to discuss ways you can minimize reputational risk, the importance of physical and cybersecurit...

Send us Fan Mail The modern-day internet hacker holds a strong illusion to the public eye. These are not random, lone actors— they are usually serious, organized attackers with a profit-based motive. These motives are important to understand for instilling the right cybersecurity defense mechanisms in your organization. This week, the experts at CyberSound address the common misconception of hacke...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a beginner in IT looking for simple steps to be proactive about cybersecurity? Or want a refresher on the basics of preventative maintenance online? Today, cybersecurity experts Jason, Steve, and Matt revisit best practices discussed in the first-ever CyberSound episode and introduce new concepts, like endpoint detection and response (EDR), to ensure ultimate security. ___...

Send us Fan Mail Open-source software (OSS) allows web developers to study, modify, and customize software to fit their needs. Historically, many organizations have felt a lack of security in these projects; however, major tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon are making significant investments today.  What does this mean for the future of software developers? What is the difference between propri...

Send us Fan Mail With the rise of remote work and the option to work from anywhere, employees can access company data more easily than before, making identity and access management a critical security issue for businesses to consider.  Today on CyberSound, Jason, Steve, and Matt sit down with identity and access management expert Dylan Marquis to discuss the give and takes of identity-based authen...

Send us Fan Mail We all know that practice makes perfect, and the same holds true when it comes to incident response in the case of a cybersecurity attack. On this episode of CyberSound, Jason, Steve, and Matt are joined by Linn Freedman, Chair of the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Team at Robinson+Cole. Linn discusses the value of acting out an incident— better known as a tabletop exercise, and w...

Send us Fan Mail Today's kids are inevitably growing up online in the age of virtual learning, iPads, and the internet at our fingertips, and parents need to stay vigilant.  On this episode of CyberSound, Jason, Steve, and Matt are joined by Lou Ardolino, Vice President of Client Success at Vancord. They discuss how they approach cybersecurity with their children, highlighting the importance...

Send us Fan Mail If you haven't heard the news, Vancord and TBNG are now unified as Vancord—and together, we're securing a more connected future.  Tune into today's episode of CyberSound with Jason Pufahl and Michael Grande to learn why we're bringing the best and brightest security and engineering professionals together under one roof.  As global defenders in a world where goo...

Send us Fan Mail This week on CyberSound, Jason, Steve, and Matt give you the latest cybersecurity news, including Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter. With this acquisition comes much speculation on the impending ripple effects. In other news, recent reports highlight challenges with the Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) model, especially as more companies switch to cloud computing. What are...

Send us Fan Mail When a cyber attack occurs, organizations typically react with panic and confusion about what to do next. Cyber attacks can severely damage a data system, but businesses can be proactive to, not only try to prevent an attack, but know how to immediately respond to a cyber attack. Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they dive into the...

Send us Fan Mail Recently, Google announced their 5.2 billion dollar aquistion of the cyber security firm Mandiant. Also, SISA made news by imposing stricter cyber security requirements that could affect several major industries nationwide. Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they share more on these stories and the rest of April's latest cybers...

Send us Fan Mail The world has watched in horror over the tragic miltary attacks by Russian forces, who invaded Ukraine back in February. So, as war continues in Eastern Europe, questions regarding the idea and possibility of cyber warfare have risen to the surface. What is cyber warfare? Or what role will cyber attacks play in the future of how countries approach defending their nation? In a time...

Send us Fan Mail Network segmentation is a common practice organizations use daily to isolate and track traffic on their computer network. However, network segmentation is often taken for granted in cybersecurity discussions, or some people haven't explored why it's important. Network segmentation is a valuable component to any companies cybersecurity policy and procedures, so understand...

Send us Fan Mail The evolution of cybersecurity correlates to both the security demands of organizations and technological changes in the world. In recent years, the growth of cloud based software and a growing remote workforce, has increased the need for solutions like what Gartner has coined Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE. Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of...

Send us Fan Mail Cybersecurity is not a luxury service, only for large companies with big budgets. Regardless of the size of a company, security services have become vital to determine the health of an organization's infrastructure. However, many people still undervalue or don't understand how to utilize security strategic services. Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on th...

Send us Fan Mail Today, cyberattacks happen more frequently and with greater sophistication than ever before. Organizations around the world search for the right tools, policies, and procedures to avoid the consequences of system vulnerabilities and malware.  In this episode of CyberSound, the team discusses recent cyber threats companies are facing, along with helpful commentary on how to defend...

Send us Fan Mail This is a special episode of Cybersound featuring the Founder of security IaaS LimaCharlie, Maxime Lamothe-Brassard. He is a proven computer scientist and information security specialist, formerly with CrowdStrike and Google X's Chronicle Security.  Join Max, along with Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro, as he reviews how automation can significantly help incident...

Send us Fan Mail Is your business prepared for an emergency, a crisis, or even a pandemic? How would you know? Risk assessments are essential to do annually, at the very least.  Risks show up in the worst places and at the worst times. Natural or physical, accidental or environmental, technological or unexplainable--risks must be assessed, scoped, and mitigated.  In this episode of Cybersound, Jas...

Send us Fan Mail There used to be a day when you could trust everything you saw on your mobile device, but that day passed long ago. Today, many spoofs are used to get your information through your phone or tablet.  Push notifications to text messages, QR codes to mobile payments--threat attackers use them all. That's why you need to be vigilant about what you click, allow, and send over your...

Send us Fan Mail Today on Cybersound, Jason, Steve, and Matt set out to demystify the Dark Web and the Deep Web. Is that possible? Did you know there was a difference?  Data resides in the "deep," but in the "dark" is where Vancord wants to shed some light. Listen for information and gain education on what you need to know about the Dark Web so you can stay protected. As they s...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know Incognito Mode doesn't really mean you're invisible to a web browser? Your behaviors could still be tracked and your clicks could still be collected. However, that doesn't mean you can't feel safe while browsing privately. Today, Jason Pufahl and Steven Maresca discuss easy steps you can take to feel more confident about protecting your personal da...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Cybersound, Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro discuss the stringent parameters on insurance policy renewals, particularly dealing with #cybersecurity. Costs are higher everywhere, but in the insurance world, it seems no one was prepared for the impact of ransomware. That means prices are being passed down to the customer and no one is happy about that...

Send us Fan Mail Businesses have adopted specific cybersecurity standards for their protection. And some are even being incentivized to do it.  Today's special guest on Cybersound is Sherwin Yoder, a partner at the Carmody Law Firm in Connecticut, who is responsible for its privacy and security practices.  He sits down with Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro to discuss a local gover...