Cyber Sip

Cyber Sip

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Cyber Sip episodes

  • “Don't Fear Compliance! How Health Care Startups Can Go From Zero to One”

    “Compliance” doesn’t have to be a dirty word. Check out the final episode of Season 2 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™ when, for the first time ever, host Kevin Szczepanski welcomes two guests: his Barclay Damon colleague Bridget Steele and the founder and CEO of Opollo Technologies, Ryan Young. Using Ryan’s company as an example, you’ll hear how embracing compliance rather than avoiding it can be just the ticket to securing clients. Especially in the health care and other highly regulated sectors, when businesses successfully integrate compliance into their development, they can be more competitive. Listen in now.

    35 min
  • “Toward a Trustworthy AI,” With Justin Daniels

    In episode 46 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™, Justin Daniels, an attorney with Baker Donelson and cohost of the podcast “She Said Privacy/He Said Security,” shares with host Kevin Szczepanski his thinking around the use—and risks—of AI in business. His concern comes with the explosion of tools like ChatGPT and the attitude of many business owners, investors, and software designers that if (or when) something goes wrong, especially regarding data and privacy, they’ll “fix it later.” Justin, also the coauthor of Data Reimagined: Building Trust One Byte at a Time, says that attitude needs to change and suggests following the nonpartisan National

    Institute on Standards and Technology (NIST) standards when thinking about AI use within your company. (Hint: It’s probably there already.) Listen for details.

    39 min
  • “Building Trust One Deal at a Time: Due Diligence in M&A Transactions,” With Brian Haugli

    Episode 45 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™ addresses a critically important topic: “Building Trust One Deal at a Time: Due Diligence in

    M&A Transactions.” Once again, Brian Haugli, CEO of SideChannel, founder of RealCISO, and creator and host of CISO Life Podcast, joins host Kevin Szczepanski. This time, they’re covering cyber due diligence, assessments, and risks related to mergers and acquisitions. Brian notes that, though a deal rarely falls through because of cyber issues, it’s critical for the acquiring organization to know what it’s getting and how any gaps might affect the deal—especially financially. Watch or listen in for more.

    16 min
  • “Your Cybersecurity Roadmap: Targeting Gaps and Assessing Risks,” With Brian Haugli

    Welcome to Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™. In episode 44, host Kevin Szczepanski welcomes Brian Haugli, SideChannel CEO, founder of RealCISO, creator and host of CISO Life Podcast, and more, for “Your Cybersecurity Roadmap: Targeting Gaps and Assessing Risks.” Brian and Kevin first address a misconception: If you tick off the common boxes for security controls, you’ve done all you need to do. Not true, says Brian. Using his talent for visual explanations, Brian confirms that there’s a lot more to reducing your organization’s risks and making sure you have a solid program in place. Watch or listen for more.


    27 min
  • “‘California Emissions’: Is the CCPA a Bellwether for the Rest of Us?,” With Michelle Merola

    Welcome to Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™ episode 42, “‘California Emissions’: Is the CCPA a Bellwether for the Rest of Us?” Michelle Merola, leader of Hodgson Russ’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice, returns to talk with host Kevin Szczepanski about the changing landscape of privacy laws and specifically how California leads

    the way with its recently revised California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Kevin and Michelle review the changes, which make the law even more consumer friendly, and touch on how other states across the country may follow suit (or not). Topics include the new regulatory agency the state has established as well as how even businesses based outside California may need to comply with the law. Listen now for this vital information.

    25 min
  • “Social Engineering: The People Problem of Cybersecurity,” With Arun Vishwanath

    Welcome to Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™. In episode 42, “Social

    Engineering: The People Problem of Cybersecurity,” host Kevin Szczepanski is joined by Arun Vishwanath, a cybersecurity thought leader, author, and chief technology officer at Avant Research Group. Arun discusses his latest book from MIT Press, The Weakest Link: How to Diagnose, Detect, and Defend Users From Phishing, wrapping it into meaningful information about cybersecurity training and testing. Starting with a definition of “social engineering,” which refers to hackers directly targeting users with technology, Arun and Kevin agree that currently testing and training aren’t solving the problem and discuss potential solutions. Listen in for more.

    45 min
  • “Do We have a Sustainable Cyber Insurance Market?,” With Brian Dusek

    Kevin Szczepanski, host of Barclay Damon Live Presents Cyber Sip™, welcomes Chicago-based Brian Dusek, senior vice president and head of Americas cyber with Mosaic Insurance Company. Brian is a cyber insurance underwriter and frequent speaker in this space, and he shares current ideas on a range of topics regarding the sustainability of the cyber insurance market. It’s a constantly evolving industry. In this episode,

    you’ll hear about trends over the last year, including an inflection point and
    a turn toward stability. Ransomware and business email compromise haven’t gone away, but brokers and insurers are working to ask potential insureds the right questions. Listen in for a deeper dive into privacy, security, where biometrics come into play—and how all of this can affect businesses.

    24 min
  • “Does Anybody Really Care About Privacy?,” With Michelle Merola

    It’s episode 40 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™. Host Kevin Szczepanski is joined for the first time by Michelle Merola of Hodgson Russ, where she is a partner and leader of the law firm’s Cybersecurity & Privacy Practice. Kevin and Michelle start off by defining “privacy” as it’s currently conceived, which includes the right to protect your personal information and data. They then delve into the difference between cybersecurity and privacy and the recent paradigm shift from a focus on security to privacy. Listen in for more on developing privacy laws and how they may affect businesses across the country.

    27 min
  • “Deepfakes and Double Takes: Can AI Take Us All Down?,” With Siwei Lyu

    Learn about the hot topic of deepfakes in the newest episode of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™. In episode 39, Siwei Lyu, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor at the University at Buffalo, returns to talk with host Kevin Szczepanski about this polarizing issue, addressing both the notable harms and potential benefits of “generative AI technology” (that’s Siwei’s preferred, less inherently scary term for the field). Like so many issues today, it’s complicated, says Siwei, and neither extreme position—AI? No problem! Or…AI? We’re doomed!—is correct. With his combined background in media forensics, mathematics, neuroscience, and social psychology, Siwei brings a compelling perspective to the conversation. Listen in for more revealing information.


    24 min
  • “2023 Trends in Cybersecurity Claims and Coverage,” With John Farley

    Episode 38 of Barclay Damon Live: Cyber Sip™ finds host Kevin Szczepanski talking about cybersecurity claims and coverage trends with John Farley, managing director of Gallagher Insurance. The landscape is constantly shifting, says John, and he’s seeing claims rising slightly after they dipped last year. John describes some of the many factors affecting trends in cyberattacks, and hence cyber coverage and claims, asserting that carriers are offering more services to help clients lower their risks and try to prevent attacks to stay insurable. It’s a win-win for the industry and for businesses that are in a constant battle to protect their data, their customers, and their bottom lines. Kevin and John also touch on the potential effects of new developments in artificial intelligence in this arena.

    Listen in for more information.

     

    23 min

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Cyber Sip™ is an award-winning biweekly Barclay Damon Live podcast offering practical tips on improving every organization’s cybersecurity. We talk with industry thought leaders to keep you up to date on cybersecurity’s hottest topics, including: