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Send us Fan Mail Today, Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro discuss what they believe the major technology and security benchmarks will be for the year ahead.  In 2022, we will see actions on cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities taking place to help the workforce continue to move ahead with a sense of safety. Organizations use in-house tools and various software components with third-part...

Send us Fan Mail Managing service providers and general technology support staff evolved to a hybrid workplace in 2021.  Many companies had to adapt to new working environments, which appears to be the new normal. Now, tech support has to manage these remote workstations. Sounds easy, but from encrypting cloud software to protecting the staff from ransomware, today's IT manager has more to co...

Send us Fan Mail With the threat landscape continuously shifting, keeping security top of mind when it comes to the implementation of managed services is more important than ever. Jason and Matt sit down with Michael Grande, CEO, and President of TBNG Inc. to discuss why oversight can cause issues for any type of business, no matter the size or type of data they have, and how being proactive is ke...

Send us Fan Mail If your organization has not been a victim of ransomware, be thankful but remain aware. When you least expect it, someone could click on the wrong link or download the wrong file, and your entire company will be held hostage to the highest bidder.  What do you do when that happens? Where do you turn for incident response? How will your team prepare? The next few moments of Cyberso...

Send us Fan Mail You’ll have to excuse the guys on this episode. They’re announcing that Santa Claus is now a client of Vancord. And since “the big man” is buying all those electronic devices, he is naturally concerned about your online identity. Spend the next few minutes listening to what Santa wants to bring you for the holidays—and you should want him to bring you those things. Happy Holidays!...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Cyber Incident Monday. Shopping is now a 24/7 occurrence with people shopping online, on their phones, or in stores. Data breaches always spike during the holidays, which is why consumers must be vigilant about protecting their information. There are potential pitfalls about shopping and putting your PII (Personal Identifiable Information) everywhere, but what are they?...

Send us Fan Mail Indeed has shared that 52% of all workers are feeling burned out. This creates stress, fatigue, frustration, and mental health issues. How can prevent the burn out? Prepare for the time off! It's simple to say and difficult to do.  Today, Jason, Matt, and Steve sit down with a licensed clinical social worker of 17 years, Lisa Grande. She will lead the conversation around the...

Send us Fan Mail As our cars become more intelligent and more connected, it is essential to consider the security risks of their connectivity.  While automotive hacking isn't new, do we need to worry as autonomous cars become more popular on the market? In this week's episode of CyberSound, Jason, Paul, and Matt discuss the signs of automotive hacking and the risks it may pose to our veh...

Send us Fan Mail The center of cybersecurity conversations has revolved around Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Maybe the better question should be, "Do you need AI in your security products?"  This week, we discuss the basics of AI, how it can work with cybersecurity, and is it a silver bullet solution. Join Jason as he speaks with Vancord Senior Security Engineers Mat...

Send us Fan Mail Phishing scams are back with a vengeance. With their redux comes a new set of tricks designed to make your life difficult. On this episode of CyberSound, Jason chats about the latest threat actor tactics making the rounds with Randy Pargman, vice president of threat hunting and counterintelligence services at Binary Defense, and Matt Fusaro, senior security engineer with Vancord....

Send us Fan Mail Business continuity during a cybersecurity incident is more than just having a plan in place. It is about leadership—acting as a "human firewall" that can communicate internally and externally effectively. On episode 15 of CyberSound, Jason and Paul sit down with Fred Kass, Associate CIO of Trinity College, to discuss what leadership looks like during incident response. ...

Send us Fan Mail Aligning to a specific cybersecurity standard or blueprint for your ruling guide for compliance provides value and credibility to your organization. Meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements is a conduit to improving your business. Join Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca in a conversation with Carrie Bonin, a Cybersecurity consultant, in our latest episode about security standards...

Send us Fan Mail Here is a chilling statistic: 40% of elementary school kids have already chatted with a stranger online! Episode 13 of our CyberSound podcast, created in the alignment with October CyberSecurity Month, features guest expert Patrick Craven, Director of (ISC)2, non-profit center for CyberSafety, in a discussion about how to keep children and families safe online.  ______________ Sta...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Whether you’ve obtained your skills through a college degree program, through earned certifications, or you are entirely self-taught, CyberSecurity is an outstanding career choice for people who are curious. And now is a great time to start your career path or continue your career trajectory in this highly specialized field....

Send us Fan Mail Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Called the scourge of the internet, phishing is a nefarious attempt to steal your sensitive data. In this episode, CyberSound podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca define phishing techniques and provide some critical-thinking suggestions to help you evaluate the validity of suspicious messages. Listen in as they help y...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you work on a Mac or a PC, cybersecurity is a primary concern for all, especially with so many of us working remotely where company security measures may not be as effective. Listen in for some common misconceptions that might surprise you. ______________ Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and industry insights by subscribing to our channel and visiting our b...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was created in alignment with October Cyber Security Month. In part one of this two part series, podcasters Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca talk candidly about security essentials for every business. Jason and Steve share a critical laundry list of elements that, based on their collective experience in Incident Response, cause about 90% of the issues that result in dat...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder how cyberattacks became so prevalent? The fascinating evolution from early worms and ransomware to hacktivism and geopolitical espionage is covered in our latest episode. It sounds like a Hollywood spy thriller, but it’s very real! ______________ Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and industry insights by subscribing to our channel and visiting our blog a...

Send us Fan Mail Cyber security can be a complicated mix of products. What do you actually need to be effectively proactive and avoid having to be reactive following a cyber attack? In this episode of CyberSound, we explain what will bring the most value to your security plan.  ______________ Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and industry insights by subscribing to our channel and v...

Send us Fan Mail The price of protecting your business from cyber attacks is more than the cost of doing business. Think of it as the price of winning business. A strong security system will not only help you retain your current clients, it will entice new business. ______________ Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and industry insights by subscribing to our channel and visiting our...

Send us Fan Mail Each episode of The Main Frame cross-examines recent cyberattacks detailing how they happened and outlining preventative measures. In this session, we take a look at some of the specific threats around supply chain attacks. Our hosts offer some insights and advice into what these attacks entail, and most importantly, what companies can do to avoid attacks and/or mitigate the effec...

Send us Fan Mail What happens after an organization has fallen victim to a cyberattack? In this podcast we carefully examine the benefits, value, and necessity of cyber liability insurance, including what may deny your claim.  ______________ Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and industry insights by subscribing to our channel and visiting our blog at https://www.vancord.com/💻. Stay...

Send us Fan Mail With digital transformation creating vast amounts of data, the need for greater security and privacy arises. What are the differences between security and privacy? What laws and regulations do you need to follow, both locally and globally? What are the consequences for non-compliance? We answer all these questions, and more.  ______________ Stay up to date on the latest cybersecur...

Send us Fan Mail While hackers are constantly developing new methods to compromise confidential data and systems, one method remains tried and true; ransomware. In this session we define how ransomware operates, the impacts on business, and how to make sure you stay resilient.  ______________ Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and industry insights by subscribing to our channel and v...

Send us Fan Mail We all know the word cybersecurity. While most people could define it, few implement it. In this season we chat about the basics of cybersecurity, how to implement it, and the cost of not doing so. ______________ Stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity news and industry insights by subscribing to our channel and visiting our blog at https://www.vancord.com/💻. Stay Connected w...