Reining in the Cloud

We dive into why Asia-Pacific matters more in cybersecurity - both now and in the future, through the lens of us attending the 2025 AVAR conference.

Windows 10 support is ending, will you still be able to use your computer, run your business, or do your work?

How to handle responsible disclosure, or really what to avoid with a case study about University of Oregon, and what they could've done better.

Blackhat halls were filled with promise of AI saving - basically everything. Here, we dive into something closer to the reality of what is possible now, and security trends will be possible by next Blackhat.

When bad stuff happens in the cloud, finger pointing is not uncommon. This is preventable, but it takes a clear understanding of who is responsible for what, and a healthy dose of teamwork. In this episode of Reining in the Cloud Merike Kaeo joins us to discuss shared responsibility. Is the cloud provider responsible for your security? Are you? Maybe both? Merike boasts an impressive background. I...

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard 4.0 (PCI DSS 4.0) is barreling down on us. Michal Tutko, a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) talked with us about new requirements of PCI DSS 4.0. Anyone who touches payment card data is required to be certified. The QSA is the one who attests to a company’s compliance. What the QSA says goes. Changes to the standard not only matter to companies han...

With the increasing number of cyber threats and data breaches, organizations are strengthening the security stack to protect sensitive information and assets. We welcome Mike Spanbauer, CTO of Juniper Networks, to share insights into the different components of a viable security stack and how they work together to provide comprehensive security. Additionally, we dive into the latest trends in secu...

The world has shifted to remote work. Video conferencing platforms like Zoom have become essential tools for staying connected with colleagues and friends. However, as Zoom's usage has exploded, so too have concerns about the security of the platform. In this discussion, Jonathan Poon, Head of Threat and Vulnerability Management at Zoom, shares insights into some measures Zoom takes to keep users'...

Easily deployable yet vastly underutilized, Content Disarm and Reconstruction (CDR) technology moves beyond standard malware solutions. Assuming all incoming files are malicious, CDR scans to remove violating data while rebuilding healthy files minus any known and unknown security risks. This month Reining in the Cloud welcomes George Prichichi, Director of Product Management at OPSWAT, and renown...

This month on Reigning in the Cloud, we look at the exciting events unfolding for SecureIQLab and the cyber security landscape. Joined by a very special guest, David Ellis, VP of Sales and Corporate relations of SecureIQLab, we highlight the benefits of testing security products and what's in store for SecureIQLab’s 2022 CyberRisk Validation projects. David’s deep bench knowledge in cyber security...

Vincent Weafer on Cyber Insurance during times of crisis. On this week's episode of Reining in the Cloud, we welcome insurance expert Vincent Weafer, Chief Technology Officer of Corvus Insurance. Join the discussion on premiums, coverage expectations, and optimal plans to add to your security investment plan. Vincent joins us as global cybersecurity risk is at an all-time high. With more than two...

On this week’s episode of Reining in the Cloud, we’re tackling an underrepresented approach to managing cyber risk. Joining us is Chief Recruitment and Marketing Officer of Cyber Threat Alliance, Jeannette Jarvis, to discuss the implications of information sharing to strengthen the digital ecosystem. Holding Director positions with prominent organizations such as Fortinet, McAfee, and Intel, Jeann...

As more and more women enter STEM fields, the influx of diversity in experience and thought is expanding innovation in tech. With an estimated less than 30% of all tech positions held by women, we still have a way to go before we can claim victory over the gender gap. In this week’s episode, we are joined by two amazing women hailing from OPSWAT, a global leader in Critical Infrastructure Protecti...

In our inaugural episode, we discuss liabilities organizations take on when leveraging third-party vendor services and the increased demand for due diligence as a standard practice. As CISO’s across the industry seek to meet growth demands by entering into agreements with third-party vendors, the need for oversight increases; with additional cooks in the security kitchen, risk assessment becomes t...