It's time to move beyond simple passwords and simple secrets. In this bonus episode of the podcast, Tatianna Harris talks with John Swanson, Director of Security Strategy at GitHub, about a business' weak link; insufficient security. "Humans are humans, and they'll reuse passwords. MFA is the most dramatic thing any business can do to remain resilient against compromise."

Listening to this episode, you'll learn:

• Why any 2FA is better than no 2FA.
• How to implement two-factor or multi-factor authentication in your business.
• What options to consider when evaluating your security needs.
• The potential negative ramifications to your business without having today's most basic security measures in place.

Reach out to John Swanson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swannysec/

Connect with Tatianna Harris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiannaharris/

Ensuring data privacy and confidentiality is no small order, but the most overlooked part of that? Proper data and asset management and destruction. In this episode, Steve and CEO of DMD Systems Recovery, Aaron Zeper, dive into the three main areas of critical asset management: physical, data, and virtual.

Tune in to this discussion to:

• Uncover the unglamorous side of IT - asset disposal
• Understand why virtual assets are just as useful as physical devices in the hands of attackers
• Consider environmental factors at play in your management strategy
• Know the chain of responsibility when it comes to your assets and data

Business continuity and cyber resilience are terms many professionals know. But, they don't always understand what it takes for an organization to be resilient and maintain continuity. This week, Logically CRO, Steve Rivera, and JPMorgan Chase VP, Max Alexander, touch on threat actor TTPs hitting small and mid-size businesses, the recovery process after an attack, and everything in between.

Tune in to this discussion to:

• Discovery common tactics, techniques, and procedures used by big-name threat actors.
• Learn how to empower employees to make the best secure decisions to avoid unintentional insider threat.
• Understand why having an incident response and recovery plan in place (before an attack!) could save your company millions.

No one has security “figured out”, and that’s OK. Matt Lee from Pax8 dives into nuances of cybersecurity from impacts on businesses to customers, and what we really mean when talking about securing technology. In this special event edition of Logically Speaking, Tatianna and Matt review the history of technology and how its advancement requires a new lens to understand and adapt to today’s expectations and standards. Learn as Matt shares his experiences in IT and Cybersecurity and the major challenges he sees businesses facing in the wake of artificial intelligence.

Reach out to Matt Lee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cybermattlee/

Reach out to Tatianna Harris - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatiannaharris/

Happy cybersecurity awareness month!

In this week’s episode of Logically Speaking, we welcome special guest, Tiffany Ricks, Founder and CEO of HacWare, to share her experiences in IT and Cybersecurity and the major challenges facing businesses today. As a former Ethical Hacker, Tiffany saw first hand how hard it was for companies to protect their company from phishing attacks and other threats. But, having the right support within an organization can make being compromised a bit harder for attackers. Steve and Tiffany dive in to:

• Preventing disgruntled employees from turning into insider threats
• Discovering how to cultivate a culture of security in an organization
• Top current and emerging threats facing businesses today

Learn more about the importance of training your employees and the positive impacts it will have for you.

Starting season 2 of Logically Speaking, we welcome special guest, Michael F.D. Anaya, Founder of decodingCyber and the Global Director of Attribution at Palo Alto Networks. This episode is packed with critical information every business should know as Steve and Michael dive deep into remote cyber threats, incident response, legal ramifications of a breach, and the importance of data sharing after a compromise. After enjoying this episode, you’ll understand what your business has that threat actors covet, and how to better prepare for and respond to potential attacks.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• Understand threat actors and their motivations for cyber crime
• Learn the effects of compromise to businesses in every industry
• Discover tips on how to effectively mitigate attacks
• Find out why data sharing is critical after any compromise

Steve speaks with Suroop Chandran, Senior Director of Product Management at SonicWall, about his background in cybersecurity and highlights from the recently released SonicWall Threat Report. Topics include the evolution of threat actors and the cyber threat landscape over the last 20 years, how the onus of cyber hygiene has shifted to the end user, and how to maintain security at home. They wrap up their conversation with Suroop’s recommendations for mid-market organizations and the top two things you can do today to increase your threat resilience.

Steve speaks with Craig Bowman, Senior Director of Federal at VMware, about his experiences protecting SLED orgs, how universities are navigating cyber challenges, and his recommendations to help critical infrastructure be more cyber resilient. Make sure you find out the most significant cyber risk Craig sees today, his thoughts on nation-state actors and the evolution of cyber warfare, insider threats, his tips on protecting virtual environments and the top three things SLED organizations can do today to protect themselves.

In episode four of the Logically Speaking podcast, our host Steve sits down with Chris Novak, Managing Director of Cybersecurity Consulting at Verizon Business. The two delve into the most significant cybersecurity threats facing organizations today and share a glimpse into the future. Listen as Chris offers his predictions for the evolution of the cyber landscape over the next five years and hear an in-depth discussion on the proliferation of ransomware and its impact on businesses. At the conclusion of the conversation, Chris highlights the top three actions organizations must take to prevent a cyber incident.

Episode highlights:

• Insights into the most significant cybersecurity threats
• Future predictions for the evolving cyber landscape
• The impact and proliferation of ransomware
• The top three actions to prevent a cyber incident

Watch this episode on YouTube, with additional insights from our guests!

https://youtube.com/@logicallymssp

Steve speaks with Kurtis Minder, Co-Founder and CEO of GroupSense, about his experiences as a ransomware negotiator, the importance of cyber hygiene, ransomware’s impact on brand and employee perceptions, AI use cases for both attack and defense, preparing for the arrival of quantum computing, the evolution of cyber warfare and more.