Agent of Influence

Building Secure Software and a Peek into the Cyber Security of the Brazilian Elections

In this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil talks with Cassio Goldschmidt, Head of Information Security at ServiceTitan about how different types of software require different development approaches based on environment and a variety of other factors. He also gives us a peek into cyber security of the Brazilian elections.

The Evolving History of Cyber Security – From Mainframes to the Cloud

In this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil Hannan talks with DisruptOps President, Mike Rothman. Rothman is a 25-year security veteran specializing in protecting networks, protecting endpoints, security management, compliance, and helping clients navigate a secure evolution in their path to full cloud adoption. In addition to his role at DisruptOps, Rothman is an Analyst and President of Securosis and has a very diverse career, ranging from programming to network consulting for various corporations.

Why Your Company Should Prioritize Data Privacy – and Implications If You Fail To Do So

In this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil talks with Cat Coode, founder of Binary Tattoo about how we got to this point with a lack of data privacy laws, the evolution of regulations like GDPR, and potential consequences of not prioritizing data privacy. And it’s true – your phone is listening to you – what actions individuals should take to protect themselves.

Thinking Bigger About Disaster Recovery Plans, and Preparing for and Responding to Breaches

In this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil talks with Sean Curran, senior director in West Monroe Partners’ Technology Practice in Chicago. They talk about why some organizations’ disaster recovery plans are failing during COVID-19, and how organizations should think more holistically about preparing for and responding to a security breach.

In this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil talks with Anubhav Kaul, Chief Medical Officer at Mattapan Community Health Center near Boston about the challenges of COVID-19. They dive into telemedicine and the technology Mattapan is using to continue to treat their patients, including potential impacts to doctor-patient relationships and cyber security risks.

Developing the Cyber Security Governance of a Nation – A Mix of IT and Strategic Planning

In this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil talks with former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) CISO, Robert Bigman about his 30-year career path within the agency. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of classified information protection, Bigman developed technical measures and procedures to manage the nation’s most sensitive secrets. As an information security trailblazer, he also participated in developing security measures for government computers well before the commercial industry found the Internet.

Now an independent consultant, Bigman works with the U.S. Government, foreign governments, and Fortune 50 companies, helping them both build productive cyber security programs and successfully resist attacks from the most sophisticated hackers.

Cyber Security Education and the Ethics of Teaching Students to Break Things

In the inaugural episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil Hannan talks with Ming Chow, a professor of Cyber Security and Computer Science at Tufts University about the evolution of cyber security education over the past 20 years. They’ll dive into cyber security curriculum, how to get started in the industry, and the question of ethics. They also talk about Fifa 20, and why Ming rage quit the game.

Coming Soon: Agent of Influence is a podcast hosted by NetSPI Managing Director Nabil Hannan, as a place to share best practices and trends in the world of cyber security and vulnerability management.