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A year ago, as the pandemic had taken hold around the world, there was a lot of confusion and uncertainty. And while threats were equally as susceptible to COVID, they ultimately rose to exploit the situation. Now that vaccines are being distributed and the world is slowly reopening, does this change the threat environment? The Risk Roundtable crew discusses this potential, as well as other securi...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Matt Mitchell, “a hacker and Tech Fellow at The Ford Foundation. Matt is working with the BUILD and Technology and Society teams at Ford Foundation to develop digital security strategy, technical assistance offerings, and safety and security measures for the foundation’s grantee partners. Matt was recently named by WIRED magazine as...

This month the panel is a party of one - Rob Yandow joins again to talk with Dave about high stress situations and preparedness. This is especially relevant given the reopenings and the latest hostile event situations. Rob goes into detail about the phsiology of fear, as well as how and why individuals respond to high stress situations the way they do. Using various examples, Rob hammers home...

Despite the razzing I got from the guys (David Pounder - host of the NerdOut! Security Panel Discussion, and Andy Jabbour - host of The Gate 15 Interview) during the last Risk Roundtable, the TCE ISAC Series continues!!! This time, REN-ISAC (Research & Education Networks Information Sharing & Analysis Center) joins me. REN-ISAC serves the higher education and research community by promotin...

The Risk Roundtable crew looked at the increasingly important idea of security bias and security blindness. The group specifically looked at how bias in analysis can lead to security blindness and the minimization and exaggeration of threats. Within the analytical community it is important to note how bias exists in virtually everything and the team discussed ways in which bias could exist from th...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with James Whalen, SVP, Chief Information & Technology Officer, Boston Properties. In this podcast we address: Jim’s background Changes in facilities; changes in security Threats facing facilities and broader implications Security and collaboration And more! James Whalen: James Whalen serves as Senior Vice President, Chief Informatio...

In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave and his merry band of nerdies, Bridget, Travis, and Joe, look at the latest news around the reopening and what organizations need to be on guard for as crowd sizes and capacity limits will test the ongoing health pandemic. Then the group looks at the way threat actors may respond. Will it be a target of opportunity or will new security measures be disruptive...

TCE welcomes Faith-Based ISAO Executive Director, Mayya Saab on this episode. And no, this isn't the "FBI" ISAO... ;-) Listen in to find out what Mayya loves most about her role and her heart's desire in helping the entire community of faith be secure and resilient. Check out FB-ISAO at https://faithbased-isao.org/

In the latest episode of the Risk Roundtable, Andy, Jen, and Dave look at some recent events (Oldsmar) while looking ahead to upcoming events that may present risks (Qanon, the George Floyd murder trial, and upcoming religious holidays) but only after talking about Andy's taste in shirts. Then in the risk roulette, which Dave forgot again to find music for (or did he), Dave wonders about weather p...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Mark Herrera, Director of Education for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM; @IAVMWHQ). In this podcast we discuss a range of issues from the pandemic’s impact to venues, to security and preparedness with broad applicability to all organizations - from venues to places of worship, and across events and facilities o...

In the latest episode of Nerd Out, it was a five star day for Dave. First, you can hear him open up with his "Warrrrshington" versus President's Day poll (did you see what I did there), followed by the group getting into a discussion about behaviors and indicators of hostile events related to recent arrests and incidents in Singapore, Norway, and Minnesota, and the role that mental health plays a...

Dave "Quarter" Pounder, host of the famed NerdOut! Security Panel Discussion joins me on this episode of The Cybersecurity Evangelist. Dave and I talk about the Real Estate ISAC. And no, it's not just for real estate companies - although I may have dropped a hint in the opening commentary about TCE being a great sponsorship opportunity for Berkshire Hathaway/Warren Buffet... ;-) Wouldn't that be n...

After opening up about their love of Groundhog day, the holiday and movie, the Risk Roundtable gang gets into the meat of their security discussions around the latest arrest in Singapore (Hostile Events), upcoming significant events to factor into consideration, and the global takedown of Emotet (the malware, not a weird allusion to the Egyptian god). Then in the Risk Roulette, which Dave still do...

In the latest Nerd Out podcast, Bridget, Joe and Travis join Dave to discuss the continued fallout from the 06 January events at Capitol Hill and what it means post-Inauguration. Here's a hint, we still need to be prepared for domestic terror groups and how they may spin events for their benefit. The group then looks at what 06 January means from a security perspective moving forward and what less...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Vitali Kremez, the Chairman & CEO at Advanced Intelligence. In this podcast we discuss a lot of areas – from Vitali’s fascinating background, guitar playing, and journey to the United States, security issues, emerging and enduring threats and best practices, the evolving challenge of blended threats and convergence, and much, much m...

This month, The Cybersecurity Evangelist talks with WaterISAC's Director of Preparedness and Response, Chuck Egli. The conversation ran a little longer than I like to aim for, but it's understandable given that Chuck and I work closely together in support of WaterISAC. Plus, with WaterISAC being one of the oldest ISACs, I'm quite certain they've earned the extra spotlight! After a much longer than...

The Risk Roundtable gang kicks off 2021 with two events that ended 2020 - the Christmas Day bombing in Nashville and the Solar Winds cyber event. Andy, Jen and Dave go through the incidents and look at the responses in each instance as well as what may come of it moving forward in 2021 though maybe no lizard people (Shoutout to "V"!). Then in the Roundtable Roulette, Dave brings up how to deal wit...

In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour enjoys a really fun talk with Runa Sandvik and Brad Barkett, two security veterans both with considerable experience working to secure media at some of America’s most well-known papers. In this podcast we discuss: 2020 and the cyber threat environment The threats facing media today The role of media in security What we might anticipate in the...

In this year end Nerd Out Security Panel Discussion podcast, the gang takes a look at the events of 2020 and the impacts they had on individuals and organizations and attempted to pull out lessons to be learned as we get ready to kick off 2021. But before digging into the topics, Bridget shared some personal news related to the impacts of COVID. The group then built upon Bridget's moving account a...

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...