The Virtual CISO Moment

From December 28, 2022 - Michelle Drolet is a highly experienced information security expert who is well respected by clients, information security peers and analysts. Ms. Drolet is a sought-out speaker, panelist, and is a regular contributor to leading online publications such as Forbes Technology Council, Wired.com and IDG CSO Online. We discuss SMB security needs and challenges and how services...

Thad Wellin is the CEO of TRW Security Solutions where he serves as a consultant for Risk Management Framework, Cyber Security Framework, and Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process. Listen to hear first hand about his prep process for and taking of the Certified CMMC Professional exam and other CMMC-related tidbits, including a potential issue with Windows 11. Prerec...

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Greg Flatt is the founder of Flatt Earth Networking, Inc. Since 1996, Flat Earth Networking, Inc. has provided mid- to large-sized businesses an authoritative approach to network security that includes superior enterprise products and effective problem-solving. Greg discusses his path beginning and growing Flat Earth Networking, Inc. over the past 26 years. From December 13, 2022.

From August 20, 2020 - Metrics - security leaders talk about them often. But what is the one critical question they, and you, should ask about information security metrics?

James McQuiggan has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity. He is currently a Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, where he is responsible for amplifying the organization's messaging related to the importance of, effectiveness of and the need for new-school security awareness training within organizations through social media, webinars, in-person presentations, industry trade shows a...

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Derek Andrews, Incident Response Manager at a Financial Institution, joins VCM to discuss his journey, incident response in the financial sector, and different types of virtual CISOs from the perspective of one who has worked with both the good and not so good. He also explains why he is the Resident Birdman of LinkedIn! From December 12, 2022.

GE Scott Knauss is the Owner/CEO at Immauss Cybersecurity, President vCISO Catalyst, and Vice President (ISC)² US Military Germany Chapter. He has 26 years of experience with Linux, IP Networks and Security; 23 years of experience working with virtualized environments and Cloud technologies; and protected the US Navy’s Mediterranean fleet from cyber attacks while leading a team of engineers provid...

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From November 30, 2022 - Jacob Horne was born with a rare genetic mutation that allows him to read NIST publications and government regulations without experiencing boredom like a normal person and has made a career out of using this power for good. He does a great job of using NIST SP 800-53 to clarify the bizarre, heavily tailored world of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC - if you're interested in C...

Leon Kuperman is the co-founder and CTO at CAST AI. Formerly Vice President of Security Products OCI at Oracle, Leon’s professional experience spans across tech companies such as IBM, Truition, and HostedPCI. He founded and served as the CTO of Zenedge, an enterprise security company protecting large enterprises with a cloud WAF. Leon has 20+ years of experience in product management, software des...

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From November 29, 2022 - Cheri Hotman of the Hotman Group (https://hotmangroup.com) is a CPA, has her MBA, and is a CISSP - a combination rare in information security. She discusses her experiences and lessons learned managing a business providing quality virtual CISO services to a variety of clients, including navigating "the land of 1000 piranhas"!

Support us by supporting our sponsor Bitdefender! https://bitdefender.f9tmep.net/c/4084356/1488530/4466 Wordpress vuln, Cactus ransomware, Bitmarck attacked, Apple Rapid Security Updates, generative AI in malware, CISA urges incorporating list in risk management plans, and SEC whistleblower payout record (and why that is meaningful to cybersecurity). https://thehackernews.com/2023/05/new-vulnerabi...

David Primor is the Founder and CEO of Cynomi, which addresses a critical gap in mid-market cyber protection - creating and executing a cyber and compliance strategy for companies with insufficient (or no) cyber personnel. He spent the first half of his career as a strategic cyber expert and leader, on the front lines of state-level cyber defense (8200, Israeli National Cyber Security Authority)....

Dallas breach brings down systems, Cisco vuln, cyber risk index lowers, Brightline hack exposes patient data, university alert system hijacked, and the lock icon is going away.  https://bitdefender.f9tmep.net/c/4084356/1488530/4466   https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/dallas-city-systems-taken-down-by-royal-ransomware   https://thehackernews.com/2023/05/cisco-warns-of-vulnerability-in-po...

From November 22, 2022 - Robin Wilde is the Director of Business Solutions for TeamHealth. She is passionate about project management and cyber security, particularly Identity Management, as well as promoting women in cyber. She holds a variety of certifications, including the CISSP, CRISC, PMP, ACP, CSP, and Prosci, demonstrating her vast skillset and experience. She introduces the phrase "p...

Nick Espinosa is the Chief Security Fanatic at Security Fanatics, author, speaker, and radio show host. An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick has consulted with clients ranging from the small business owners up to Fortune 100 level companies. Nick has designed, built, and implemented multinational networks, encryption systems, and multi-tiered infrastructures as well as small...

Hackers target Veeam backup servers, has MFA failed us, man gets four years for stealing Bitcoins, ChatGPT back in Italy, critical bugs in illumina dna sequencing systems, why people skills matter, and today’s list- six Key Moments From House Republicans' Hearing on Warrant-Free FISA Surveillance    Links  https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-target-vulnerable-veeam-backup-se...

PaperCut vulnerabilities leveraged by Clop, LockBit, Ukranian arrested selling data, an OS that resists ransomware, okcupid scams Florida man, cable cut in DC whacks Vermont services, NCSA HBCU scholarship, major bug in Google cloud, new ways to manage your ChatGPT data, and a new podcast shout out. https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/04/27/papercut-lockbit-clop/ https://www.infosecurity-magazine...

From November 16, 2022 - Lin Clark, the Carolina Cyber Center's SOC Director, discusses how the SOC benefits both the students in the Carolina Cyber Center program and the western North Carolina small business community. Recorded at RETR3AT Cyber Conference Montreat College September 23, 2022. Audio only.