To The Point - Cybersecurity

Welcome to our first SPECIAL EPISODE where we cover breaking news as it happens. Today we catch up with Joe Uchill, senior reporter at SC Media, to discuss the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack making headlines this week and why we continue to see escalating attacks in frequency, ransom demands and high value targets such as critical infrastructure. Joe shares insights from his many years report...

This week, Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina continue their riveting conversation with Gemma Moore, a renowned expert in pen testing and red teaming and cofounder of Cyberus, a leading cyber consultancy. In this second part of their discussion, Gemma delves deep into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, touching on the complexities introduced by cloud services, the intricacies of red teaming, and t...

Welcome back to another episode of Forcepoint! In this week's episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina dive deep into the intriguing and often underestimated world of cybersecurity with special guest Gemma Moore, co-founder of Cybers, a renowned cybersecurity consultancy. We'll kick things off with Vince's alarming personal story about a scam call that mimicked his wallet company, shedding ligh...

In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina delve into the dynamic and evolving landscape of global cybersecurity with their guest, David DiMolfetta, a seasoned cybersecurity reporter at Nextgov FCW and former researcher for The Washington Post's Tech 202. Together, they unpack the latest National Cybersecurity memo on integrating AI into military and intelligence operations, exploring AI'...

This is part 2 of our talk with Marios Savvides This episode delves into the transformative role of AI in enhancing everyday life and providing security, from alerting homeowners of potential threats to preventing poolside accidents. Dr. Savvides provides insight into the ethical use of AI, the burgeoning future of biometric data, and the rapid pace of technological advancements poised to shape ou...

In today's episode, we're thrilled to dive deep into the fascinating world of biometric security with our special guest, Professor Marios Savvides from Carnegie Mellon University. Marios is not only a leading expert in artificial intelligence and biometric technology but also the founder and director of the Biometric Center, and he was named Inventor of the Year in 2022 by the Pittsburgh Intellect...

Our hosts Vince Spina and Rachael Lyon are thrilled to welcome Kelly McCracken, Senior Vice President of Detection and Response at Salesforce. With over two decades of experience in cybersecurity and technology, Kelly dives deep into the evolving landscape of AI and its pivotal role in security operations. We'll explore how AI enhances detection and response capabilities, especially against phishi...

From the notorious Ticketmaster hack during Taylor Swift's ticket sales to the geopolitical cyber issues involving heavyweights like China and Israel, Maggie provides a comprehensive overview of the current cyber landscape. We'll explore the bipartisan effort needed to safeguard US infrastructure, including the vulnerabilities of our satellite systems, and the intricate dynamics of election securi...

Today, we're diving deep into the intricate world of compliance and third-party risk management with none other than Alastair Parr, the Senior VP for Global Products and Services at Prevalent. We'll explore the 80/20 Rule in Compliance, the challenges organizations face with DORA reporting, and the pivotal role of data in effective compliance management. Alastair will share insights from his exten...

Welcome back to Forcepoint! In today's episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina dive deep into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity with special guest Ross Young, CISO in Residence at Team 8. Drawing on his extensive experience with top companies and intelligence agencies, Ross shares insights on critical issues like flexible work arrangements, AI-induced challenges, and the future of cyber...

Welcome to "To The Point Cybersecurity," the podcast where we dive deep into the most pressing issues in global cybersecurity, explore emerging threats, and discuss innovative solutions. In this episode," our hosts Rachael Lyon and Vince Spina welcome Philippe Humeau, CEO of CrowdSec, an expert in adaptive cybersecurity measures. Philippe brings to light the evolving challenges of managing IP repu...

Welcome to another episode of Forcepoint! In today's discussion, hosts Vince Spina and Rachael Lyon are joined by Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag, to delve into the evolving complexities of identity verification and cybersecurity. We'll explore the limitations of current Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) solutions, with a spotlight on the high-profile MGM attack in 2023, where social engineering com...

Welcome to another insightful episode of "To The Point Cybersecurity," brought to you by Forcepoint! In today's episode, we're diving into the nuances of modern data security with our special guest, Yasir Ali, CEO of Polymer. As networks become increasingly borderless, the challenges for data security are escalating. We'll explore crucial technologies like Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) a...

This week, Audra is joined by Mark Montgomery, senior director of the FDD's Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation and director of the CSC 2.0. Today's discussion focuses on the progress made implementing the recommendations of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission's 2020 report and securing critical infrastructure more broadly, including insights from Mark on the need for a distinct military forc...

This week Eric and Arika discuss the process of creating real innovation in cybersecurity with Audra Simons, Director of Forcepoint's Innovations Labs. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e276

Joining us this week is Peter W. Singer, a New York Times bestselling author of books including Ghost Fleet, LikeWar and the techno-thriller Burn In. He shares details on the New America volunteer, non-profit organization and its awesome #SharetheMicinCyber program helping to bring diversity of thought to the cybersecurity front lines. We also discuss the future of social media, what defines a cyb...

Joining the podcast this week is Tony Sager, Senior Vice President and Chief Evangelist for the Center of Internet Security and shares insights from his 45+ years on the security front lines, including 34 years at the NSA. Risk was a big theme of the discussion particularly looking at risk through a similar lens as we view other risky domains, such as the great work being done with the Cyber Safet...

Joining us this week is Jennifer Cook, Senior Director of Marketing at the National Cybersecurity Alliance and we discuss all the hot and trending online scams facing consumers today including the growing prevalence of romance scams ($1.3B in losses last year!), job seeker scams, tax fraud scams, sextortion, and the latest scam making the rounds – pig butchering scams. Jennifer shares insights on...

This week we dive into the hot topic of cyber insurance with Dr. Josephine Wolff, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Policy at Tufts University The Fletcher School and author of the book "You'll See This Message When it is Too Late: The Legal and Economic Aftermath of Cybersecurity Breaches" (MIT Press 2018). We explore the dynamic industry of cyber insurance and key policy areas such as definin...

Want to know what this week's episode title means? Listen to our two-part episode with Juan Andrés Guerrero Saade (aka JAGS), principal researcher at SentinelOne and Adjunct Professor of Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). JAGS takes us on an exciting and educational ride through his research efforts on Moonlight Maze, one of the first widely known c...

Want to know what this week's episode title means? Listen to our two-part episode with Juan Andrés Guerrero Saade (aka JAGS), principal researcher at SentinelOne and Adjunct Professor of Strategic Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). JAGS takes us on an exciting and educational ride through his research efforts on Moonlight Maze, one of the first widely known c...

Buckle up for this week's episode because it is quite a ride! Greg Crabb, founder of TenEight Cyber and former CISO for the United States Postal Service shares insights from his more than 25 years in law enforcement and bringing cyber criminals to justice. And hear perspective on CISO best practices for a 630k+ employee organization with 43k facilities and 160 million daily delivery points and how...

This week Leonard Bailey, Head of Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section's (CCIPS) Cybersecurity Unit for the Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division, joins us this week. We dive into the role of the DOJ in addressing the vast and ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. Bailey shares insights on partnering with federal agencies as well as the private sector, navigating informati...

Stacy is a self starter with a passion for cyber security. Co-Founder of Connected Transport Business Unit at Irdeto. Evangelist and active speaker on cyber security for the connected transportation space. Strong and demonstrated Stacy Janes, Head of Security at Waymo technical history in cyber security areas such as PKI, authentication/authorization, end-point security and ethical hacking. Proven...