KBKAST

In this episode of KBKast, we are once again joined by Chris Pogue (CyberCX – US Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response), as we dive deep into the world of cybersecurity, with a focus on the challenges faced by Australian companies and the potential benefits of breaking through the US market.

Chris Pogue is the Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) for CyberCX in the Americas and is a member of the global DFIR leadership team.

Over his 25-year career, Chris has led multiple professional security and services organizations to investigate data breaches, secure corporate computing assets and critical value data, implement wide-scale compliance regimes, and help executives and boards of directors both qualify and quantify security risks.

His extensive experience is drawn from careers as a cybercrimes investigator, ethical hacker, military officer, law enforcement and military instructor, university professor, business executive, and board advisor.

Chris served in the United States Army as a Signal Corps Warrant Officer, participating in multiple joint task force missions is support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on Terror.  He distinguished himself as an Honor Graduate from a variety of Army Academies and Schools and received multiple awards and commendations for excellence.

Chris was also an active member of the United States Secret Service Electronic Crimes Task Force in multiple field offices as well as the Headquarters Division.  He has also been the recipient of multiple Secret Service Certificates of Appreciation.

In this episode of KBKast, we are once again joined by expert Jo Stewart-Rattray as we delve into the importance of holding organizations accountable for their actions and addressing online gender-based violence. Jo also shares her key takeaways from her recent attendance to a conference held by the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and gives valuable insights on ISACA’s 2023 State of Digital Trust Report as compared to last year’s.

Jo has over 25 years’ experience in the security industry. She consults in risk and technology issues with a particular emphasis on governance and IT security in businesses as a Director with BRM Advisory. She regularly provides strategic advice and consulting to the banking and finance, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing, tertiary education, retail, and government sectors.

Securing space technology is no longer a luxury but a necessity for the smooth functioning of our increasingly interconnected world. In this episode of KBKast, we delve into the fascinating world of space technology and its connection to critical infrastructure. Dr. Jordan Plotnek talks about his journey, the challenges of space security, and emphasizes the need for a tailored and collaborative global approach to managing space system security that has humanity at its core.

Dr Jordan Plotnek received a PhD in space systems security and resilience from the University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunications and Electronics from Swinburne University in Melbourne. Jordan is an Australian Air Force veteran and has held senior Operational Technology security positions for private and public sector organisations internationally. Jordan is currently a space security researcher at the University of South Australia and the Lead Partner for Critical Infrastructure at Anchoram Consulting. Jordan’s research and professional interests are centred around space systems security, critical infrastructure resilience, and cyber-physical conflict.

In this episode, Pieter Danhieux joins us in learning the balance between speed and security and the potential impact of AI in various industries, acknowledging that AI is not a magical solution but a tool for assisting with heavy work. Join Karissa Breen and Pieter Danhiuex as they delve into the world of AI and its implications for security analysts and developers alike.

Pieter Danhieux is the Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and Co-Founder of Secure Code Warrior. He started SCW in 2015 and built this company out to a global cyber security company from Australia with 220+ staff, helping more than 500 Enterprises with building secure coders and software.

In 2020, Pieter was recognised as a finalist in the Diversity Champion category for the SC Awards Europe 2020. In 2016, he was No. 80 on the list of Coolest Tech people in Australia (Business Insider), awarded Cyber Security Professional of the Year (AISA – Australian Information Security Association) and is member of the Forbes Technology Council.

‍Pieter has been a Principal instructor for the SANS Institute since 20o7 teaching military, government and private organisations offensive techniques on how to target and assess organisations, systems and individuals for security weaknesses. Before starting his own company, Pieter co-founder NVISO in Belgium, worked at Ernst & Young and BAE Systems. He is also one of the Co-Founders of BruCON, one of the most awesome hacking conferences on this planet.

‍He started his information security career early in life and obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in 2004 as one of the youngest persons ever in Belgium. On his way, he collected a whole range of cyber security certificates (CISA, GCFA, GCIH, GPEN, GWAP) and is currently one of the select few people worldwide to hold the top certification GIAC Security Expert (GSE).

In this episode of KBKast, we are joined by cybersecurity expert Fabian Partigliani. They dive into the world of cybersecurity risk management and how to effectively communicate these risks to the board of a business. Throughout the episode, KB and Fabian stress the importance of making cybersecurity information easy for the board to understand, identifying critical issues, and considering the right level of investment in cybersecurity. The conversation concludes with Fabian sharing insights on how to approach the topic when presenting to a board and the importance of justifying security investments and scrutinizing team performance.

Fabian Partigliani is an experienced Global CEO and Chair/Director, with multi-sector experience in tech, agritech, manufacturing, and fast-moving consumer goods. Fabian has worked across all types of organizations, from blue-chip listed companies to public sector not-for-profits and start-ups. Fabian has always been passionate about helping people and businesses scale to fulfill their potential. Currently, Fabian is the CEO of RedShield Security, an enterprise web application security solution operating in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and Chairman of plant-based food company Smartfoods.

In this episode of KBKast, Pete Murray dives deep into the world of data management and recovery, sharing valuable insights on determining data residence, the significance of backup and recovery when other security measures fail, and the importance of managing access to data with the right tools to determine who has access and whether said access is necessary.

An industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, Pete Murray is responsible for leading Veritas’ overall strategy, sales operations and new business growth in the ANZ region. Pete is passionate about making a difference by giving back to the IT community. In 2017, he co-founded the Jack Edge Connected Classroom Foundation, which provides secure video connectivity from homes to classrooms for terminally ill children.

In this episode of KBKast, Jason Murell talks about the challenges facing the cybersecurity startup ecosystem in Australia. They discuss the funding and support available for startups, the need for a cultural mindset change, and the importance of mentoring and education. Jason also talks about his groundbreaking initiative set to revolutionise the cybersecurity landscape in Australia. Additionally, they explore the opportunities in other countries, such as Israel and Canada, and the need for collaboration and open sharing of information within the cybersecurity community.

Jason Murrell is Group Executive at AustCyber and has been a long-time supporter of Australian start-ups for over 20 years, particularly in the cyber security space for the past 6 years. His accomplishments include helping to launch Cyber Aware in 2017, and most recently with Cyber Hive, after previously contributing to the growth of GRC platform 6clicks.

With a passion for championing, mentoring, and connecting Australia’s cyber networks, Jason is well-placed unite the Australian cyber community and get us as a nation to where we need to be – connected with cyber safety as a priority.

In this episode, Darren delves into the challenges facing the security industry, with fragmented tools and technologies making it difficult for organisations to keep up with the overwhelming volume of data being produced. Bringing together endpoint, network, and identity detection can help pre-correlate and line up activity against a toolset to present legitimate intelligence to SoC teams, thus helping to reduce alert fatigue and enable quick response to potential threats. This episode also discusses the growing popularity of XDR, an extension to traditional cybersecurity tools designed to provide a single console view of network, endpoint, and identity telemetry. While not every organisation will deploy XDR, more and more will move towards its use to better prevent and respond to cyber attacks.

Darren is currently the Senior Director of the Security Business Unit for Asia-Pacific & Japan at VMWare. He has over 25 years’ experience in leading organisations in the Information Technology industry. With both domestic and international experience, Darren has helped build and grow a number of organisations in a wide variety of countries.

As companies move to benefit from a multi-cloud world, ensuring their data and applications are secured while still providing an outstanding user experience becomes paramount. VMWare helps organisations of all sizes embrace multi-cloud while delivering a single, holistic, security experience to protect and enable their organisational transformation. From on-premise through private cloud, public cloud, and containers, Carbon Black supports all the different ways a customer may deploy their applications.

In this episode, Brian Grant shares his insights on data security and why organizations should prioritise securing their data before anything else. He emphasises that effective data security starts with a fundamental change in how organizations approach the issue as a social responsibility, not just a business concern. The discussion also delves into the consequences of data breaches, including the potential for life-threatening outcomes, and the need for everyone to prioritise safety in the digital age. Additionally, Grant discusses the critical role of education and consulting in putting cybersecurity controls and investments in context, and how raising awareness can lead to a tipping point where organizations and individuals prioritize it as a foundational value.

Brian Grant is the Thales Regional Director with responsibility for the Data Protection business in Australia and New Zealand. He started his career in technology when he enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force, working on critical air traffic control systems. He has had extensive hands on and leadership experience in delivering innovative and unique solutions for organisations, with a particular emphasis on networking and cybersecurity. He has held regional leadership roles for a number of technology start-ups and is passionately committed to helping clients embed data security to better deliver confidentiality, integrity and availability in our data dependent world.

In this episode of KBKast, we delve into the world of cybersecurity and the impact of breaches on organizations and society. Raj provides insights into his experience with past cases, emphasizing the importance of being open and transparent in handling breaches and reducing the impact on customers. We uncover the risks posed by social media, the challenge of managing expectations from regulators, and the economic impact of breaches. We also explore how cybersecurity extends beyond computer viruses and IT systems, and how the rise of autonomous vehicles and growing technology dependence increases the risk of attacks. Join us as we discuss the need for transparency and information sharing to improve the collective defense of the industry.

Raj Samani is a computer security expert responsible for extending the scope and reach of Rapid7’s research initiatives. He joins Rapid7 from McAfee where he served as McAfee Fellow and Chief Scientist after serving as VP and Chief Technical Officer in EMEA.

Raj has assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in cybercrime cases, and is special advisor to the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) in The Hague.

Raj has been recognized for his contributions to the computer security industry through numerous awards, including the Infosecurity Europe hall of Fame, Peter Szor award, Intel Achievement Award, among others. He also co-authored the book ‘Applied Cyber Security and the Smart Grid’ as well as the CSA Guide to Cloud computing, and he has served as technical editor for numerous other publications. In addition to speaking at myriad cybersecurity industry events, Raj is sought after for his commentary on breaking news such as major security breaches and emerging threats. His commentary has appeared in Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, The Daily Beast, and more. He can be found on twitter @Raj_Samani.