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In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talked about the following topics. Event and Venue Safety and Security:  Athletic Business: Crowd Crush Ensues Outside Purdue’s Mackey Arena as Students Wait for Ticket Giveaway, 08 Feb  IAVM’s Academy for Venue Safety and Security  Extremism:  DoJ: Maryland Woman and Florida Man Face Federal Charges for Conspiring to Destroy Energy Facilities, 06 Feb ...

In the latest episode of the Risk Roundtable, Andy does double duty, first welcoming Jen to get the latest on the ransomware threats, before bringing Dave in to talk about weather and natural disasters. Jen kicked things off talking about all things ransomware to include preparedness items, the recent Hive takedown, the importance of reporting, and ways to protect yourself. Dave then joined A...

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talked about the following topics:  Ransomware:   Bleeping Computer: Massive ESXiArgs ransomware attack targets VMware ESXi servers worldwide, 3 Feb  Risky Business News: Risky Biz News: Ransomware wave hits thousands of VMWare ESXi servers, 06 Feb  CISA: VMware Releases Security Update for VMware vRealize Operations, 1 Feb&nbs...

In the latest Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talked about the following topics: US Secret Service: New Secret Service Research Examines for the First Time Five Years of Mass Violence Data, 25 Jan Gate 15 White Paper: The Hostile Event Attack Cycle (HEAC), 2021 Update DoJ: U.S. Department of Justice Disrupts Hive Ransomware Variant, 26 Jan FTC: FTC Finalizes Order with Ed Tech Provider Chegg for La...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour visits with Josh Poster, Intelligence and Analysis Operations Manager for Auto-ISAC. In that role, Josh also serves as the Leader, Auto-ISAC Intel & Analysis Division & Vice Chair, National Council of ISACs (NCI). His past roles have included Program Manager, Public Transportation and Surface Transportation ISACs, Program Manager, Information...

In the latest Nerd Out, Dave welcomes Ed Heyman and Alec Davison to talk about the recent hostile event in Monterey Bay and how organizations can take some of the lessons learned from the incident and apply them to their business. This led to a deeper discussion about simple and straightforward security measures that can go a long way to ensuring the organization is prepared for a wide variety of...

On this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy provided insights and additional thoughts into the following incidents or security news items. DOJ: Evergreen Man Arrested for Making Threats of Violence to Law Enforcement Agencies and a Performing Arts Group , 17 Jan HS Today: Colorado Man Accused of Threatening Mass Shootings at FBI, DHS; Used FBI’s Online Tip Form , 17 Jan White House: Statement fr...

In the latest Security Sprint, Dave and Andy touched on the following topics: Milestones and notable reports. REN-ISAC Birthday! https://www.ren-isac.net/about/History/index.html CISA Year Review. https://www.cisa.gov/2022-year-review Weather. https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/13/weather/tornado-storm-damage-south-friday/index.html FAA Incident.  https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-notam-statement Survey o...

Embarking on year 4, the Risk Roundtable jumps two feet into 2023 by talking through the various physical and cyber threats that continue to present challenges. Jen opened up the discussion covering the latest breaches with password managers, fast food restaurants and even platforms that seem to be unbreakable. Matching Jen, Dave covers the wide variety of physical security threats and environment...

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Jen are joined by Alec Davison discuss: 7 Terrorism Trends to Watch in 2023 - https://www.hstoday.us/featured/7-terrorism-trends-to-watch-in-2023/ Two charged with attacks on four Pierce County power substations - https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdwa/pr/two-charged-attacks-four-pierce-county-power-substations| Man, 34, is charged with terrorism after he ‘delib...

Gate 15 is kicking off 2023 with a new weekly pod with a sprint through the latest security news, risks and new threats and some of the key focus areas for organizations to consider behind the headlines. In this inaugural episode, Dave and Andy discuss: Ransomware: Ransomware gang apologizes, gives SickKids hospital free decryptor: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-apo...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour visits with Brian Harrell, Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at AVANGRID. Brian currently serves as the Vice President and Chief Security Officer (CSO) at AVANGRID, an energy company with assets and operations in 24 states. He is responsible for the company’s cybersecurity, privacy, physical security, threat management, and busin...

In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave, Joe and Bridget look back at 2022 to capture their top security "surprise" before looking ahead to some security wishes for 2023. While Dave was surprised with organizational responses, Joe talked about the continuous challenges the organizations face on a day in and day out basis before Bridget rained down on the holiday cheer with some thoughts on the nor...

In the latest episode of the Risk Roundtable, Dave, Jen, and Andy wrap up their third year together and talk through recent events and talk about ways to fight off those seeking to ruin the holiday spirit. Dave and Andy kicked things off talking about the incident at the North Carolina power substation and what it could mean given recent events (Walmart shooting, Colorado Springs) and how to...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour visits with James A. DeMeo and Herb Ubbens on their work with Crowdguard, facility security and security best practices and more.  James A. DeMeo, M.S. is a best-selling author, professional speaker, and event security expert. Mr. DeMeo brings vast experience to the public/private, non-profit, sports/entertainment, corporate, higher educa...

In the latest episode of Nerd Out, in which Dave continues to fumble with the introduction, Joe Levy and Bridget Johnson join to talk about a smooth election day, but what could be a long, tense post-election period that will be filled with recounts, and legal challenges. As she normally does, Bridget brought in the "cheer" of how extremists are viewing the results and how it could still be used f...

It's never a good thing when Jen takes time and leaves Andy and Dave to their own devices. With Jen away, Andy tried to cover down for her and gave a shout out to all the cyber work being down by great security practitioners. Then the boys dug into hostile events and some of the challenges that individuals and organizations can face, even when they do the right thing. At the same time, there are a...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour welcomes back Scott Algeier to discuss the work he’s doing with IT-ISAC and the Elections Industry Special Interest Group to help ensure, safe, secure, and reliable elections. Scott Algeier, who was on the Gate 15 interview earlier this year, is the Founder, President and CEO of Conrad, Inc. Cybersecurity Consulting. “Scott C. Algeier works at...

In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave went without the panel and talked about two topics - Election preparedness and the impacts of a recent attack, specifically analyzing the manfesto from the threat actor in the recent Bratislava attack. Tackling the upcoming U.S. midterm elections, Dave talks through some of the key considerations for individuals and organizations and about the various risks...

TCE talks Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 and Seeing Yourself in Cyber with Chris Foulon of the Breaking into Cybersecurity podcast. Resources and Mentions (it’s a long list, but we love to share resources and other’s great work) Breaking into Cybersecurity Podcast: A conversation about what you did before, why did you pivot into cyber, what was the process you went through Breaking Into Cybers...

On the latest episode of the Risk Roundtable, Andy leads Dave and Jen through a discussion of the various awareness campaigns and how these efforts do a great job of providing resources and materials for all organizations, big and small. Focusing first on Cybersecurity Awareness Month that is ongoing in the month of October, Jen talked through the messaging, the themes (See Yourself in Cyber) and...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with National Cybersecurity Alliance Executive Director, Lisa Plaggemier, Automotive ISAC Intelligence and Analysis Operations Manager & Vice Chair for the National Council of ISACs, Josh Poster, and FS-ISAC Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships, Bridgette Walsh, about Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022! Lisa Plaggemier is Executive D...

In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave, Bridget, and Joe are together again and catch up on all the summer happenings to include an update on Bridget's ever-exciting news. The Nerd Out crew then turns to another list and talk about the significance and importance of the Homeland Security Today Hottest 50 list. Bridget gives some of the background on the list and some of the criteria that brought...

The latest episode of the Risk Roundtable brings a familiar voice to talk about the impact of her work. Homeland Security Today Managing Editor Bridget Johnson joins Andy, Jen and Dave to talk about her addition to "The List" - an accelerationist "hit list" based on her work on rooting out extremism and their propaganda. Bridget talks about the dual edged sword of safety while also knowing that he...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour speaks with William (Bill) Flynn, the president of Garda Risk Management LLC, specializing in homeland and national security policy and operations with a focus on critical infrastructure security and resilience. Bill is a highly-sought after homeland security expert and is also a partner in The Power of Preparedness (TPOP) an e-learning compan...