This episode goes into great detail about a timeshare scam that directly targeted me.  I tell the story along with detailed steps the con artists took to try and make me their victim.  I provide steps taken to PROVE they were liars and thieves.  I conclude with 12 critical steps everyone should implement that will protect them from online scams.  We are all at risk to con artists through phone, text, and email.  Knowledge is power and this episode  empowers my listeners with critical data required to protect themselves and their loved ones.

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In this episode I discuss how to start a new cyber security job.  I talk about emotions associated with starting over, fear, stress, anxiety, excitement,  and joy, among others.  I touch on topics around people, processes and technology at the company.  This episode discusses change and how to deal with it.  Starting a new job happens to nearly every employee and it is important to know you are not alone and that the challenges with starting over are universal.  Herein I discuss what to focus on, what to look for, and what to look out for.

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Brief introduction to Season 4 - July 2022-Sept 2022 and then the full session I presented at for the MSS Forum in Phoenix on May 12, 2022.  The topic covers today's cyber security networking challenges.  I offer recommendations for solutions and provide advice on where security professionals can focus.  If you want a copy of the deck I used, send an email to [email protected].

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The Phoenix Project
IBM Cost of a Data Breach
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AlgoSec

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Many people are threatened with losing their jobs or violating their conscience.  This episode talks about how you are not alone.  I talk about standing up for what you believe in.  Swim upstream if that's for you.  Do not "go along to get along" if that does not comport with your values.  Stand up.  Be strong.  Leave your employer if they force you to violate your beliefs.  Do not feel the need to justify yourself.  An employer is an employer, nothing more.  There are firms out there that align with your beliefs and moral fortitude, find them if that's in your best interest.

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Fireside chat with Garrettson Blight, Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton led  by Kate Rodgers, Director of Brand at Infosec virtually on October 19, 2021.  We discussed learning and development opportunities in our organizations and how important it is for employees.  Salary is only a single benefit to employment.  Learning and development along with healthcare comes in second for many professionals.  We discuss how employees can take advantage of training in the workplace.  "We need to appeal to the staffs, they have lot of other options." - Garrettson Blight, Principal, Booz Allen Hamilton.

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In this episode I talk about high profile cyber-attacks in the Spring and Summer of 2021.  I’ll review who was attacked, what the attack involved, it’s impact, the aftermath, and how it affected the economy. 

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Executive Order 14208: https://www.cisa.gov/executive-order-improving-nations-cybersecurity
We are at War, Cyber War: https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/96125-we-are-at-war-a-cyber-war
16 Sectors off limits: https://www.itsecurityguru.org/2021/06/17/biden-says-16-sectors-should-be-off-limits-to-attack/
Arctic Wolf Survey: https://arcticwolf.com/resources/press-releases/arctic-wolf-global-survey-reveals-lack-of-confidence-in-cybersecurity-defenses-and-government-action-amid-fears-of-state-sponsored-attacks
Insurance and Ransomware: https://www.barrons.com/articles/ransomware-attack-cyber-insurance-industry-51633075202
Infant death tied to ransomware 2019: https://threatpost.com/babys-death-linked-ransomware/175232/
Colonial Pipeline:
https://www.securezoo.com/2021/05/pipeline-ransomware-attack-shuts-down-for-45-of-east-coasts-fuel-us-passes-emergency-waiver
https://medium.com/cloud-security/colonial-pipeline-hack-4486d16f2957
JBS Breach:
https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/06/01/meat-producer-jbs-hit-by-cyberattack-worthington-plant-closes-for-the-day/
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-05-31/meat-is-latest-cyber-victim-as-hackers-hit-top-supplier-jbs
Iowa Co-Op Links:
https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/ransomware-attack-new-cooperative-agriculture-grain-pork-chicken-supply
https://www.securezoo.com/2021/09/iowa-based-farm-service-provider-new-cooperative-hit-by-blackmatter-ransomware-attack/
Minnesota Attack
https://www.reuters.com/technology/minnesota-grain-handler-targeted-ransomware-attack-2021-09-23/
https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/agriculture-food-ransomware

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In this episode I talk about incident response plans, what they are, why they are important and how to create one.  NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has a fabulous document entitled Computer Security Incident Handling Guide, Special Publication 800-61 Rev. 2.  This document prescribes key data for incident response plans.  In this episode I’ll review key components of this document and how and why these components play a key role in cyber security incident response planning.

 https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/SpecialPublications/NIST.SP.800-61r2.pdf 

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In this episode I talk about real situations I’ve experienced.  I won’t name companies, only industry and relative geography so as not to expose any entities.  Some of these are more egregious than others, all are good learning experiences, for early as well as experienced professionals.  Many look to join Cyber Security and wonder what it’s really like out there, these tales should provide some insight to that curiosity.  

I encourage each of you to think of solutions to these problems.  While I give some throughout the episode, there are many ways to solve problems.  Don’t just think about technical solutions.  What processes or procedures could these organizations implement?  How about training, not just their IT and security staff but their end users as well.  Spending money may solve a problem; however, if the product or service is not installed or utilized properly, will money really make it better?  Use these stories to grow yourself and help you understand what the real world of cyber security, on the ground, really looks like.

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While this podcast focuses on cyber security professionals, this episode provides general and wide-ranging interviewing and presentation tips.  The discussion goes into detail about how and why we communicate and then provides examples and performance tips.  Later there are examples, and recommendations for how to interview, present, and speak publicly overall.  I give suggested questions to ask interviewers and provide information on delivering more engaging and successful presentations.  I also give a handful of tips on speaking and presenting virtually including how to handle the camera, backgrounds, and suggestions for dress.  This episode delivers real world tips for elevating professionals interviewing skill and presentation ability. 

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Audio recording of session at MSS Forum LA on June 30th, 2021.  Group discussion lead by Phelim Rowe of CTG Intelligence.  We review the top "post holder" and go into depth around who has responsibility for cyber security in an organization.  

I was pleased to join Richard Staynings, Shawn Kohrman, Ashwin Krishnan, and Louis Arul-Doss on this round table discussion.

You can watch the Zoom recording on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvvqbOMiTmE

Look out for an MSS Forum in your area.  I've spoken at L.A., Denver, and Phoenix and look forward to participating at future conferences.

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