Future of Threat Intelligence

In our latest episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, we speak with Drew Simonis , Chief Information Security Officer at Juniper Networks . Drew shares his insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, emphasizing the crucial role of empathy and humility in effective leadership.  He also explores the transformative potential of AI in cybersecurity and offers practical advice...

In our latest episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, Andrew Gontarczyk , CISO at Pure Storage , dives into the world of cybersecurity leadership. Andrew shares his invaluable insights on the importance of blending technical expertise with a strong understanding of business priorities.    He recounts his professional journey, highlighting key lessons he’s learned along the way. Andre...

In our latest episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, Joe Mariscal , Director of Cybersecurity and Compliance at Ryerson , shares his expertise in building hybrid cybersecurity teams and managing metals-industry-specific cyber risks. Joe shares invaluable insights from his extensive career, offering a unique look at the challenges and strategies within the metals industry.  He discus...

In our latest episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, Rick DeLoach , Deputy CISO at ADT , explores the transformative impact of AI on cybersecurity. Rick dives into the intricacies of how AI can simulate attack paths and bolster layered defense strategies, while also addressing the challenges of ensuring the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated data.    Additionally, Rick shares...

In our latest episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, Brian Palmer , Director of IT Security and Infrastructure at Ventas, Inc . highlights the critical importance of translating cyber risk into business language, making it comprehensible and actionable for executives and board members.  Brian shares his unique insights on balancing technical oversight with broader business objective...

In our latest episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, Mikko Hypponen , Chief Research Officer at WithSecure , explores the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity. Mikko shares his expert insights on how automation is revolutionizing detection and response strategies, such as being able to detect, craft a response, test it, implement, and share the response across the globe in mer...

In our latest episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, Matthew Bull , CTO and CISO at Elanco, shares insights on the unique challenges and opportunities of the life sciences industry, as well as those Elanco faced following its separation from Eli Lilly. He emphasizes the importance of practical application and hands-on experience in cybersecurity.  Matthew also talks about the necess...

In our latest episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, Cody Florek , Director of Information Security Operations at Sentry , offers his insights into the intricacies of building robust cybersecurity programs run by robust teams. He shares his unique journey from high school tech enthusiast to a seasoned security professional, giving excellent advice on balancing technology with human...

In our recent episode of the Future of Threat Intelligence podcast, we talk with expert João Pedro Gonçalves , Global Chief Information Security Officer at EQT Group , about risk-based cybersecurity approaches, building security departments from the ground up, and the critical role of cybersecurity steering committees.  Pedro also talks about his journey in cybersecurity leadership and shares his...

Welcome to the Future of Threat Intelligence, formerly known as the Future of Cyber Risk Podcast. As we evolve our focus towards proactive threat management, we're excited to bring you more insightful content into the dynamic world of cybersecurity. In our latest episode, Noah Davis , VP & Chief Information Security Officer at Ingersoll Rand , shared his insights on the importance of business...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks with Joshua Brown , VP and Global CISO at H&R Block , who explains the importance of not being alarmist when raising risk concerns and avoiding leading a conversation with "no."  Joshua also discusses why storytelling is such a huge part of his role and shares some advice for cybersecurity professionals, including a remin...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks with David Lingenfelter , Chief Information Security Officer at PENN Entertainment . They discuss the challenge of securing assets that you did not create yourself and how evolving regulations have affected the gaming industry's risk appetite.    David also offers his insight on the critical skills a successful security pract...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Chris Copeland , Associate Professor & Director of the Institute of Homeland Security and Cybercrime at Tarleton State University , about the misconceptions of cybersecurity and how he prepares his students for a full career of learning.  Chris also predicts the trends of cybercrimes that will likely be around for good...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Eric Adams , CEO/CISO at Federal Cyber Defense Solutions . They discuss what FedRAMP and FISMA are, how to use NIST as a roadmap to federal compliance, and what controls you need to implement for those requirements. They also talk about the need for vulnerability context and continuous monitoring, the importance of having...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Nat Prakongpan , VP of Product at Cyberbit (formerly of IBM at the time of recording). They discuss the need for business resiliency in security programs, and why you shouldn't just focus on preventing an attack but on recovery after an attack as well. They also talk about why security teams need to practice their incident...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Alexander Seger , Head of Cybercrime Division at the Council of Europe . They discuss how the Council of Europe is building capacity worldwide around cybercrime awareness, legislation, and enforcement, and how they're doing that through increased training. They also talk about new provisions making cybercrime prosecution e...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Joshua Scott , Head of Information Security & IT at Postman . They discuss the importance of security as more companies use APIs, and how better security improves reputation and trust with customers. They also talk about how practitioners can communicate more simply when dealing with other teams, why inventory is the b...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Craig Jones , Director of Cybercrime at INTERPOL . They discuss the mission and purpose of INTERPOL to reduce cybercrime worldwide, and how they go about doing that on a daily basis through data aggregation, creating frameworks, and sharing intel with nations and locales worldwide. They also discuss the hurdles of varied c...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Bob Carver , Principal Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence and Analytics at Verizon . They discuss the importance of looking for subtle issues no one else may see, why security practitioners should gain more awareness in network and sysadmin activities, and how to build a culture of security. They also talk about how to trai...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Evan Blicker , Sr. Cyber Threat Investigator - Dark Web Lead at LinkedIn . They discuss what the dark web is, what you can find there, and the biggest misconceptions about the dark web — like why it should be viewed more as a community of people rather than a dangerous arena. They also talk about how to get started with da...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Miranda Bruce , Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oxford, and Steve Santorelli , Chief of Staff at Team Cymru, about the RISE and Underground Economy conferences. A RISE scholarship recipient, Miranda talks about her experience attending the Underground Economy conference, the value of meeting individuals in the ind...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Carolyn Kissane , Associate Dean of the MS in Global Affairs and MS in Global Security, Conflict, and Cyber Crime at the NYU Center for Global Affairs . They discuss how the Center for Global Affairs prepares students for how cyber security will play a bigger role in geopolitics, energy resource management, and global conf...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Assaf Kipnis , Owner and Head Consultant/Advisor at ASK Integrity Solutions , which conducts adversarial network analysis, risk assessment, and counter-threat intel. They discuss the day-to-day activities of threat intelligence and hunting down adversaries, what adversary accounts typically look like on social media, and h...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Dr. Eugene H. Spafford , Professor of Computer Sciences at Purdue University, Dr. Leigh Metcalf , Senior Network Security Research Analyst at CERT, and Dr. Josiah Dykstra , Technical Director, Critical Networks & Systems at NSA, authors of the book Cybersecurity Myths and Misconceptions: Avoiding the Hazards and Pitfal...

In this week's episode of the Future of Cyber Risk podcast, David speaks to Andy Piazza , Global Head of Threat Intelligence at IBM X-Force , a threat intelligence sharing platform. They discuss the day-to-day responsibilities of IBM's threat intelligence team in creating strategy and overseeing threat collection, the ways in which threat actors are leveraging ransomware today, and why businesses...