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Wrapping up a wild 2020, the Risk Roundtable crew looks at the security event or incident that took home the prize of most impactful. And no, COVID was not allowed! Was it "truth decay", domestic terrorism, ransomware, or any number of other incidents? The only thing that could be determined was that Dave was not getting any points for his submission.  Then the gang played a little Roundtable Roul...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Kim Milford, the Executive Director of the Research and Education Network Information Sharing and Analysis Center (REN-ISAC) which is focused on aiding and promoting operational protection and response within the research and higher education (R&E) communities. In this podcast we discuss: • REN-ISAC, higher education and critical in...

In the latest episode of the Nerd Out Security Panel Discussion podcast the gang reviews the election and what didn't happen and how lessons can be learned from that as well as looking at the current state of protests and how faith-based organizations have been on the front lines of support as well as taking up action. Then the panel looks at the current terrorism threat and how that could impact...

For this November episode of TCE I’ve decided to take on National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month , Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, Critical Infrastructure Month , Infrastructure Security Month, whew! Actually, I’ve been almost as overwhelmed with responses from people wanting to be a part of this edition as I am with the litany of names given to this c...

At long last, and after countless suggestions, the team channels their inner "Rock" and brings Critical Infrastructure back to the Risk Roundtable. After discussing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month and some of the key threats facing critical infrastructures. Andy then guides the team through some quick hits including Jorhena's appreciation for November also serving as Gratitud...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Ben Spear, Director of the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC) and Al Murray, currently serving as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge over Cyber Investigations at FBI’s Washington Field Office (WFO). In our discussion we address: Recent election history and security issues; Threats to the up...

The Nerd Out Security Panel tackles the latest terrorist incidents in France as well as the disrupted plot in Michigan. There are a lot of valuable lessons learned from these incidents, as well as the recent revelations from the 2017 Manchester concert bombing. The group then goes rapid fire through some security topics to include concerns through the end of the year, security issues we may not be...

Shay Trembley, Information Security Manager of South Blount Utility District, and I finish up the remaining 4 "P's of Basic Cybersecurity" - a timely topic in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). We address passwords, privacy, patching, and protection, and include several of our personal favorite resources for cybersecurity awareness for everyone. Shay's final tip: she en...

Andy, Jen, Jorhena and Dave go through a plethora of security topics as they introduce the "Opening Shot", before digging deep into some trends they have noted across industries to include the ever present cyber threats (hello ransomware), and social media threats, as well as touching on the upcoming elections. Then the team gets personal and talks about some of the things that have kept them busy...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Jeremy Kennelly, a manager and principal analyst on FireEye’s Mandiant Intelligence team focused on the analysis of financially-motivated cyber threat activity. In the discussion we address: • The history of ransomware; • Ransomware’s evolution from WannaCry to present;  • The current threat environment and best practices; • Where r...

On this month's Nerd Out! Security Panel Discussion, Dave Pounder hosts Joe Levy, Bridget Johnson and Travis Moran to talk about venue security and what it means in the coming months with the upcoming election and various outdoor events. The group also talks about drones, wildfires, and touches on National Insider Threat Awareness Month (https://www.cdse.edu/itawareness/index.html#0). Joe Levy is...

I am joined by Shay Trembley on the third episode of The Cybersecurity Evangelist (TCE). Shay and I discuss practical tips to the question “Am I doing enough?” We begin our chat with a very real-world incident that nearly cost a small-town water utility $3.2M in fraudulent wire transfers. Then we make a quick nod to two very “human-oriented” awareness initiatives before wading in to what I am call...

In the latest episode of the Risk Roundtable, Andy leads Jen, Jorhena and Dave through a myriad of topics including the latest protest activity and what it means for organizations, as well as doing their part in promoting the latest Insider Threat Awareness Month, National Preparedness Month and the upcoming Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Protest activities can take on a life of their own and crea...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Michael Klein, a K-12 IT Director and a leader for CTI League’s Disinformation Team, and Lee Foster, Senior Manager, Information Operations Analysis, with FireEye Intelligence. The group discusses: What we mean by the terms “misinformation” and “disinformation;” Information operations with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic; Geopolitic...

Join Dave, Bridget Johnson, Travis Moran, and Jon Crosson as they talk about the latest security matters. Following up on the last episode, the panel discussed the cancellations of NCAA conference fall sports seasons including the increasingly popular College Football schedule. That was a smooth transition into the innovative ways networks have covered sports and if there was any type of innovatio...

This month we are airing part two of the inaugural episode of The Cybersecurity Evangelist where Travis Farral and I finish demystifying cybersecurity myth #2 and #1. Listen to find out where the term “hacking” came from, and more about different types of “hackers”…including the good ones. Travis and I also give a quick nod to our inner geek. We wrap up the discussion with how we are ALL targets o...

On the latest Risk Roundtable, the Gate 15 team discusses geopolitics and the impacts they have had on businesses around the world. Listen to Andy, Jorhena, Jen and Dave then get into partnerships and the need to rely on trusted relationships and information sharing. But they couldn't escape COVID and they weighted in on the impact it has had on sports leagues while hearing Andy's hope for his fav...

In the newest episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Errol Weiss, Chief Security Officer with the Health Information Sharing & Analysis Center (Health-ISAC). In their discussion Errol and Andy discuss the evolving cyber threat landscape - from those aimed at the healthcare community, the development of blended threats, ransomware, some of the cybersecurity challenges relating to...

In the latest episode, Dave is joined by Bridget Johnson, Travis Moran and Chuck Eglic to talk over the latest security matters. Teeing up with sports in the world of COVID, the group then "nerds out" about drones of the suicide variety, extremism and disinformation. Some references mentioned in the pod: Bridget's article on conspiracy theories: https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/countert...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Cybersecurity Evangelist - a cybersecurity podcast for everyone. On the last Gate 15 Risk Roundtable (Ep 9), I eluded to following up on the topic of ransomware for this first episode. But after some deliberation, I thought a better place to start a new podcast on cybersecurity and how it is relevant to everyone, was to myth bust some commonly held beliefs....

The people have spoken! The Gate 15 Pod has now become the Risk Roundtable. In this episode the gang is back at it again. Andy, Jorhena, Jen and Dave talk about extremism going mainstream, the continuously evolving threat of ransomware (double extortion, cartels, and encryption), as well as issues with reopenings around the world and the possible security implications. So much to get into that you...

In this inaugural Gate 15 interview podcast, Andy Jabbour talks with Jorhena Thomas on her recent post “Intel Community, Our Turn is Coming,” as they discuss informed, inclusive analysis as well as related thoughts on current racial tensions, protests, biases, the threat environment, and how we, as individuals and as a community, can strive towards being our best.

Nerd Out is stepping out on its own. Dave Pounder is taking his band of merry men and women to discuss various security topics and show their true “nerd” related to security matters. In this episode Dave is again joined by Andy Jabbour and Travis Moran and they welcome in Tamara Herold to discuss the latest protests, what some of the takeaways are related to impacts on organizations and where prot...

In this episode Andy, Jen and Dave welcome Jorhena Thomas to the pod to discuss protests, disinformation, reopening and what impacts they may mean for organizations. The team also banters about naming the pod as well as share a little “inside baseball” hurricane poll even though Andy doesn’t care much for baseball.

In this new episode we bring the Gate 15 Pod crew together to discuss security concerns around the re-opening of many business around the world on the physical security and cyber security side.