The ITSPmagazine Podcast

In this special Black Hat episode, Andrew Lohn and Micah Musser explain “Disinformation At Scale: Using GPT-3 Maliciously for Information Operations” - the double-edged sword of large language models. The Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3, or GPT-3, is an autoregressive language model that uses deep learning to produce human-like text, created by OpenAI. In other words: “Autocomplete on steroid...

Everyone likes to quote De Coubertin, the visionary founder of the modern Olympic Games: "The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part." But let's face it, when we compete, we all try to win. The US Cyber Games is no different; it is about competing and winning, but it is also about learning and promoting a different way of educating the future generation of cyberse...

Through the tech vine episode 15 We have officially decided to keep Through The TechVine a live recording but Radio Style. We like that mood — what do you think? Apart from that, everything else is the usual Tech and Science Topics conversations, some good laughs, and a lot of WHAT IF?!  🤔 🧐 In this episode we talk about: WiCyS Advancing Women in CyberSecurity. Established in 2012 by Dr. Ambaree...

Enterprise resiliency is something many organizations take into account as they manage their business operations to extract the most from their investment. However, the CISO view of what it is and why it matters may look different as we explore different markets and operating environments. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the impact of enterprise resiliency on the top and bottom lines whe...

When it comes to addressing the lack of diversity in technology, the checkbox approach coupled with the measurement of rates and figures may or may not be a good place to start. Regardless, it may be that we need to understand the why before anything else. In this episode, we speak with Di Ciruolo, a top DEI Consultant who asks our listeners to consider, "Why should people care about being allies?...

Today’s students need to contend with video learning, privacy issues, and cyberbullying. Lisa Plaggemier Executive Director at National Cyber Security Alliance explains how kids can stay safe online. Is online/remote school here to stay and what do parents need to know to help their children stay safe? Tips for staying safe even if you’re going to school IRL Is one video tool better/worse for safe...

David's journey started by majoring in theology; his career took a turn to become a linguist for the US Navy. After leaving the US Navy, David became a red team exploitation analyst for the NSA. David is now a successful businessman and consultant in the cybersecurity space. _______________________ Guest David Evenden On Linkedin |  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-evenden/ On Twitter |  https://...

New federal legislation has been proposed to address data security and privacy. Is it the right move? Is it enough? Is it the next CFAA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act)? ______________________________ Public versus private sector, enterprise versus SMB organizations, entrepreneurial versus corporate viewpoints. Where do these worlds collide and where can we find common ground? One thing is for certa...

From job postings to gatekeeping, this episode dives into better hiring practices and how to stand out. Deidre Diamond shares guidance and feedback on hiring best practices and how to get the job you want in cybersecurity. Guest Deidre Diamond On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidrediamond/ On Twitter | https://twitter.com/DeidreDiamond ______________________________ Host Chloé Messdaghi...

The difference between a problem and a solution is action. It may sound simple, but most of the time, it isn't. It requires motivation, commitment, determination, an open mind, and the will to tackle the issue from different angles. Until you find the one that works well enough. Suppose this is true, and it is, for each problem; it is even more so when we talk about disabilities, diversity, inclus...

Executive Director of the Cyber Project at Harvard's Belford Center, Lauren Zabierek is working on how to think about the many ways cybersecurity is synonymous with national security. As the Executive Director of the Cyber Project at Harvard's Belford Center, Lauren Zabierek is working on the front lines of how to think about the many ways cybersecurity is synonymous with national security. In thi...

Through the tech vine episode 14 We have officially decided to keep Through The TechVine a live recording but Radio Style. We like that mood — what do you think? Apart from that, everything else is the usual Tech and Science Topics conversations, some good laughs, and a lot of WHAT IF?! 🤔 🧐 In this week's episode of Through The TechVine Live Radio Program, Diana, Sean, and Marco talk about worki...

Alethe shares the story of her childhood, winning the DEF CON Social Engineering CTF and becoming a cyber security consultant. Some people are born with specific skills, and Alethe seems to have social engineering in her DNA. She shares how her childhood experience was an indicator of what she would do as a career someday. Alethe not only shares her intriguing story but a lot of great career advic...

Privacy Rights And The Right-To-Life Laws Passed In Texas | The Compromise With Alyssa Miller And Keenan Skelly  ______________________________ Public versus private sector, enterprise versus SMB organizations, entrepreneurial versus corporate viewpoints. Where do these worlds collide and where can we find common ground? One thing is for certain, the resulting discussions are never boring and we c...

As with most things in life that require some thought, before making a decision and taking action, it's often best to figure out the "why" behind the result. In this case, start with the "Why are we hiring a CISO" question. But then what? That's where things get interesting. Undoubtedly, the answer to "Why" sets the stage for the play that's about to be performed, but each scene is different — eac...

What are the dangers of deepfakes? How is it related to cyber and cognitive psychology? Dr. Canham explains Deepfake Social Engineering: Creating a Framework for Synthetic Media Social Engineering. Deepfakes (a combination of “deep learning” and “fake”) leverages Artificial Intelligence to repurpose existing media to appear to be someone else. It’s the technology responsible for numerous applicati...

Jon has harnessed his passion for education since early on in his career. He sees a unique opportunity to advocate for his students, regardless of what his students experience in their respective home lives. Additionally, he found a community amongst his colleagues, with a shared goal of making a difference in each of their student’s journeys. Jon is a huge advocate for minorities in the space and...

Is it your job to innovate? Should you be creative? Can big changes result from small, daily moments? If you listen to Josh Linkner (which you absolutely should), the answer is a resounding YES to all. An entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and New York Times bestselling author, Josh is an innovation guru who joins Tech Done Different to help unleash the innate creativity in all of us. You'll learn:...

Maxie Reynolds shares her story of going from an underwater robotics expert to a social engineer and authoring "The Art of Attack: Attacker Mindset for Security Professionals." Maxie's story demonstrates how, no matter how much you have invested in education and experience, it is never too much to change your career direction even when highly successful in your current career. Maxie also discusses...

Linguistics is the scientific study of language and its structure. Sociolinguistics is the study of language in relation to social factors. How do the changes in our societies affect the way we communicate, and in what ways does technology come into play? Good questions, right? We asked many more during this episode of Redefining Society. From why we say "Hello!" when answering the phone to how ne...

Online entities and their affiliates are using and abusing our personal information. It's time to learn how we can change the situation and do better. Guest Alan Michaels On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-michaels-1066814/ ______________________________ Host Chloé Messdaghi On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/chloe-messdaghi _______________...

CyberSecurity is a really cool profession, there is room for many to join in, and the skills required are numerous and diverse. So why aren't we attracting enough people into this massively understaffed field? The answer likely sits in the industry's elitism and inability to reach the audience with the right message, early enough and with the proper training mechanisms. However, that's about to ch...

From developer to leader, Emad Georgy has seen the problems of leadership in technology from every angle. He joins TDD to explain leadership principles in ways that apply to tech in particular. You'll learn: why to apply engineering principles to leadership why you need to create something bigger than yourself what it means to scale leadership why leadership doesn't need to be the next step for a...

Leadership can make or break an organization's chance for success, and eventually, it will.  It doesn't matter what company, organization, or community teams you lead—all you do and how you do it matters for the end result. Given the nature of the function within the cybersecurity industry, someone may think that their style needs to be more decisive than most; that maybe they even and get some "w...

It's time to catch the signal from the AppSec Village at DEF CON 29. ____________________________ Guest Tiffany Long On Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmlong783/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/viewfromabook ____________________________ Host Vandana Verma On ITSPmagazine  👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/vandana-verma ____________________________ Resources A...