CYBER24

You have worked for years or decades to build your business reputation. Customers have come to trust you for the quality of your service and all that takes a significant hit when a hacker penetrates your defenses and compromises the security of customer data. The good news is, if you handle the situation right and communicate effectively, you can actually emerge with a stronger relationship with your customers and your community. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss the keys to crisis communication and the key decisions you can make today to be better prepared should a breach occur. 

A hacker gets into your network and your tech team springs into action. What do they need to be trained and equipped to do when every second counts? We discuss response actions you need to have ready with our panel of cybersecurity experts.

Guest Experts

• Anthony Booyse, Sophos
• Dan Schuyler, VLCM
• Paul Whittier, Adlumin

A hacker breaches your system and causes any number of problems. Figuring out how they got in and what you can do to prevent it is a key part of your response.

As Sophos security experts put it: "The more data that is collected – from the endpoints and beyond – the more context is available during investigation. Having broader visibility will allow your team to not only determine what the attackers targeted but how they gained entry into the environment and if they still have the ability to access it again."

Special Guest

Scott Pugmire, FBI Cyber Task Force

Not everyone in your organization should have access to the same parts of your network or to all your data. It only makes sense that the marketing team and the human resources team have distinct roles and each doesn't need access to the same data and systems in order to do what they need to do. Establishing proper access controls is fundamental to your day-to-day operations and to your cybersecurity. Businesses that fail to track, control, and keep access levels up to date run the risk of opening gaping vulnerabilities in their security. In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss the importance of proper access controls and how it is an essential part of your incident response plan.

Panelists

• Anthony Booyse, Sophos
• Phillip Kemp, VLCM
• Paul Whittier, Adlumin

Businesses that fall victim to cybercrime often use the term, "blindsided." Not seeing an attack coming is one thing and responding to one without maximum visibility compounds your problems. What do you need to make sure you can see what a hacker is doing so you can stop it? We discuss that in this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM.

Guest Expert

Richard Rieben, Secuvant

Ransomware incidents rose sharply in 2019 and that trend only continued in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic had businesses shifting to remote work and cybercriminals found more vulnerabilities they could exploit. The right cyber insurance policy could make all the difference if your business is hit by hackers.

With ransomware attacks on the rise more businesses are protecting themselves with cyber insurance policies. These polices can cover the cost of digital forensics, regulatory compliance and even ransom demanded by hackers. So, does your business need a cyber insurance policy? And what exactly should you know as you make decisions about the kind of coverage you need?

We talk with insurance executive Jonathan Stutz of Moreton and Company to give you everything you need to know about cyber insurance.

Ransomware incidents rose sharply in 2019 and that trend only continued in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic had businesses shifting to remote work and cybercriminals found more vulnerabilities they could exploit. The right cyber insurance policy could make all the difference if your business is hit by hackers.

With ransomware attacks on the rise more businesses are protecting themselves with cyber insurance policies. These polices can cover the cost of digital forensics, regulatory compliance and even ransom demanded by hackers. So, does your business need a cyber insurance policy? And what exactly should you know as you make decisions about the kind of coverage you need?

We talk with insurance executive Jonathan Stutz of Moreton and Company to give you everything you need to know about cyber insurance.

Bringing your key stakeholders together for regular tabletop exercises could make a significant difference in your response to a cybersecurity incident. When time is money and the clock is ticking you don't want to review a dusty plan and hope you have the ability to put it into action. Holding regular tabletop exercises will not only help your team prepare for the worst, it will help you identify gaps in your current plan. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we continue our discussion with our panel of experts who share discuss the top four incident response scenarios you use to test your ability to respond.

Panelists

• Mike Hussey, executive director of the Utah Dept. of Technology Services and the state CIO
• Phil Bates, chief information security officer in the Utah Dept. of Technology Services
• Dan Schuyler, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect, VLCM
• Anthony Booyse, Channel Sales Engineer Utah & New Mexico, Sophos

Having an incident response plan is one thing; being able to execute that plan when a crisis hits is a whole different ballgame. Holding regular tabletop exercises will not only help your team prepare for the worst, it will help you identify gaps in your current plan. In this episode of CYBER24, presented by VLCM, we talk with a panel of experts who share their perspective on what makes for an effective tabletop exercise. This is part one of a two-part discussion.

Panelists

• Mike Hussey, executive director of the Utah Dept. of Technology Services and the state CIO
• Phil Bates, chief information security officer in the Utah Dept. of Technology Services
• Dan Schuyler, Cybersecurity Solutions Architect, VLCM
• Anthony Booyse, Channel Sales Engineer Utah & New Mexico, Sophos

The worst time to make decisions is in the heat of the moment. When your business is hit with a cyberattack, you need a strategy in place to respond to the threat while getting your team back up and working as quickly as possible.

In this episode of the CYBER24 podcast, presented by VLCM, we discuss the first two steps many businesses take when creating an incident response plan: determining key stakeholders and identifying critical assets. Time is money and that is especially true when a hacker has knocked your business offline. Over the next few weeks, we'll walk through the main points you should include as you prepare for the worst.

Panelists
Marty Carpenter, 24NINE
Dan Schuyler, VLCM
Anthony Booyse, Sophos
Paul Whittier, Checkpoint