Darnley's Cyber Café

Did you know that a majority of home users are susceptible to attacks - especially network-side. In this episode, Darnley discusses the importance of home router security, which routers are susceptible to this new vulnerability and how you should protect yourself against further exploitation and attack. We make cybersecurity simple! Follow our podcast for more informative episodes.  Click here to...

What is a WAF? In this brief episode, Darnley, upon request, is talking about what is a WAF and how it can complement your cybersecurity posture while operating online.  Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this episode of Darn IT Podcast, Darnley discusses the nature of cyber hygiene while working from home.  Give the global pandemic has forced many out of the offices and now a global work from home force is now running the economy. Most organizations had to rush to implement remote access without fully educating the employees on how to take care of their computers and home networks. We go throug...

In the world undergoing the COVID19/CoronaVirus pandemic, there has been a huge shift towards users working from home. What risk is being made by allowing your staff to work from home? In this episode, Darnley discusses the various threats that are involved with employees working from home, the risks that can be made with failure to identify these issues, and 12 steps in maintaining that security...

"The year is 2020, the world has gone crazy with cyberattacks - the world holds it's breath to see what comes next." It sounds like a crazy movie soundbite, right? Wrong. This is a real-world problem and we need all hands on deck. The cybersecurity pandemic is real and it affects every single one of us - in this episode, Darnley talks about this pandemic in today's posture.  Cl...

Data leakage is no fun to those who lose their information. Did you know that the amount of data leakage going on everyday exposes thousands of personally identifiable information on the internet and dark web? How do you know your credit is safe? Act before it's too late - in this brief episode, Darnley explains an example of delayed leakage and how to protect yourself.  Click here to send fu...

In this episode, it's time to ask the tough questions for your CISO, CIO, CTO. Understanding that these leaders have full control out of the outcome of your organization, and by doing so you must make sure they are accountable for their role.  For the CISO, CTO, and CIO - it is time for you think about these questions and ways that you can best approach the board with discovery questions that...

In this episode, Darnley discusses why businesses need to be considerate when considering new cybersecurity technologies. He also leaves you with 4 key takeaways to minimize your risk and actions you must take in order to be aware.  Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-e...

Do you value your face?  Is your privacy important to you? Would you like it if law enforcement had your face labeled on file? In this episode, Darnley talks about the Clearview AI scraping of personal information and how this can affect our lives moving forward. Is our public information really public? Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley&apos...

In this episode, Darnley talks about the ways technology has changed our lives. What are some of the positive and negative attributes when it comes to dealing with technology in our lives today. Hear why technology has made us closer yet that much more distant from one another.  Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay in...

Does your business already implement a Business Continuity Plan?  Do you know what a Business Continuity plan is? In this episode, Darnley gives the reason why your organization needs to have a Business Continuity (BC) plan in place and it is not just an IT issue. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the l...

Email is the fastest way that cybercriminals target individuals or organizations. The general rule of thumb is to trust no-one, even if it may seem legitimate.  Today's podcast, illustrates the need to be aware of the threats that come with operating over email.  Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on t...

January 28th, 2020 - International Privacy Day.  Data Privacy Day Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society. Data Privacy Day aims to inspire dialogue and empower individuals and companies to take action.  In this episode, Darnley talks about this important day, the importance of being cyber aware...

They're what?! Believe it or not, AI (Artificial Intelligence) does or will soon have a dark side in our world. This episode explains the dangers that AI is presenting us in a warfare landscape, the ethical and democratic implications evil-AI has on our world.  Do you feel ready for our robot overlords?  Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnle...

Happy New Year, for our first episode of Season 2 of 2020 is to review the last decade of cybersecurity. Prior to 2010, cybersecurity was not a topic you heard about - now in 2020, it is the hot-button topic in the media today.  In this episode, Darnley will go over briefly the last 10 years of cybersecurity and how it drastically changed our outlook of tomorrow. Click here to send future episode...

Happy New Year! New year new podcast right? This is the introduction to Season 2, Darnley G introduces the next season for our weekly episodes on cybersecurity and everything that revolves around it. We will have guests from various industries, stories and everything in between.  Listen to this to hear what the next two episodes are coming, will set the stage to what is coming for this season.  Cl...

Do you have difficulty explaining the reasons why you need a cybersecurity plan, incident response plan, backup disaster recovery plan, appliances, software, or external resources to properly protect your organization? Here are some tips to help. Speaking to the board of directors, or management when it comes to cybersecurity services can be quite a painful task. Their misunderstanding may cause s...

Windows 7 is coming to a final end on January 14, 2020- yet we still see businesses of critical infrastructure still using them. Best to upgrade before it is too late! Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this episode, Darnley speaks about the misguided truths about cyber insurance, what it is, and what it isn't. Some leaders assume that all cyber insurance premiums are created equal, therefore there is no risk - wrong! There has been various examples in the real-world where insurance did or did not cover the costs of a cyber attack. Learn about what you need to look out for before signing...

Why is nothing working in cybersecurity? In this episode, Darnley takes the gloves off and talks about some of the issues with cybersecurity from the outside-in approach. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this episode, Darnley discusses the 5 things you can do to put yourself in a better security position. These methods are simple, easy, and you don't have to be a cyber expert to implement these things today! Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital l...

October is Cyber Security Awareness month - this month we talk about various cyber risks and vulnerabilities that we could experience while interacting over the internet. This turned into a world-wide initiative due to the increasing threats and attacks against everyone. Cyber awareness is key in protecting yourself against cybercrime. In this podcast, Darnley talks about why this month is importa...

Do you understand the consequences of having your identity stolen? Were you a victim in the past? Darnley Greson Jr speaks about the reasons, effects, and solutions to deal with your identity before or after it gets stolen. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving d...

When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. In this episode, Darnley talks about the key steps of creating a cyber plan and then how to write and assess key aspects of any sized organization. Learn the steps you must take in order to create a proper plan and how to frame your business to deploy it. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber...

Do you have a child going into university or college? Buying internet or an internet router got your home? In this episode, Darnley describes the importance of being cyber aware at home and the steps you can take to secure your home router from cybercriminals. Click here to send future episode recommendation Support the show Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the lates...