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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of representation in cybersecurity, highlighting a documentary that showcases the experiences of women and underrepresented groups in the industry. They are joined by Confidence Stavely, founder of the CyberSafe Foundation, who shares her personal journey from a victim of cybercrime to a leader in promoting digital safety and inclusion in Africa. The conversation explores themes of overcoming challenges, the significance of passion in career choices, and the responsibilities of leadership in creating opportunities for others. Confidence also discusses her creative approach to making complex topics accessible through her YouTube series, API Kitchen, and emphasizes the importance of mobilizing resources to empower the next generation in tech.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 The Impact of Representation in Cybersecurity
05:47 Confidence Stavely's Journey and CyberSafe Foundation
12:00 Overcoming Challenges and Pursuing Passion
18:00 Leadership and Responsibility in Cybersecurity
24:12 Creativity and Communication in Tech
29:46 Personal Growth and Future Aspirations
A new school in San Antonio called Nukudu offers a paid training program followed by a guaranteed job in cybersecurity. The program aims to address the shortage of cyber jobs and provides hands-on training to ensure candidates are prepared for the workforce.
Our guest, Dr. Thomas Hyslop, an assistant professor at the University of South Florida, shares his experience in law enforcement and the importance of interagency collaboration in combating cybercrime. He also discusses the Master of Science in Cybercrime program at USF, which focuses on digital forensics and criminal investigation. The future of cybercrime is concerning as large criminal organizations are becoming more sophisticated and mimicking nation states in their capabilities. Investigating international cybercrime is challenging due to the need for cooperation between countries and the slow response times. Changes in international treaties and agreements are needed to expedite investigations. Dr. Highslip ran a museum of vintage technology and is looking for a place to house it permanently. He enjoys swimming in Mirror Lake, biking on Champs-Elysees, and running in DC for his ideal triathlon. His favorite junk food treat is Bit-O-Honey and he loves all kinds of pies. Guns N' Roses is his favorite hair metal band and his favorite song is Paradise City. He enjoys playing metal songs at social gatherings and believes that Appetite for Destruction is a timeless album. Dr. Highslip has what it takes to join the fantasy cybersecurity squad and is a force multiplier with his expertise in incident response and alternative theories for obtaining information from foreign governments.
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Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00 Nukudu: A New School Offering Paid Training and Guaranteed Job Placement in Cybersecurity
06:21 The Role of Interagency Collaboration in Combating Cybercrime
19:07 The Master of Science in Cybercrime Program at the University of South Florida
25:48 Emphasizing Team Building and Collaboration in Cybersecurity Education
26:42 The Future of Cybercrime
27:11 Investigating International Cybercrime
31:25 Preserving Vintage Technology
37:30 The Ideal Triathlon
43:03 Indulging in Junk Food
45:23 Rocking Out with Guns N' Roses
49:11 Dr. Highslip: A Valuable Addition to the Fantasy Cybersecurity Squad
Summary
Kenya's efforts to enhance its cybersecurity and technological progress through partnerships with the US and major tech companies. The focus is on responsible state behavior in cyberspace and addressing mobile app security. The role of public-private partnerships in promoting a robust digital economy and infrastructure. The conversation then transitions to an interview with Maretta Morovitz, a cybersecurity expert at MITRE, discussing her career path, the importance of mentorship, and the impact of ADHD on her work. The discussion also covers MITRE Engage, which focuses on cyber denial, deception, and adversary engagement, and highlights the use of simple yet effective techniques like decoy credentials. In this conversation, Maretta Morovitz discusses the importance of thinking creatively and outside the box when it comes to cybersecurity solutions, especially for organizations with limited budgets. She emphasizes the need for simplicity and proactive measures in cybersecurity. Maretta also highlights the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in the field, involving professionals from various backgrounds such as human behavioral scientists and graphic designers. She shares a successful collaboration between MITRE and HSBC in the field of deception operations. Maretta also talks about her passion for dance and her unique talent of reciting the alphabet backwards.
Keywords
Kenya, cybersecurity, technological progress, partnerships, responsible state behavior, mobile app security, public-private partnerships, digital economy, infrastructure, interview, Maretta Morovitz, career path, mentorship, ADHD, MITRE Engage, cyber denial, deception, adversary engagement, decoy credentials, cybersecurity, low budget solutions, simplicity, proactive measures, interdisciplinary collaboration, deception operations, dance, talent
Takeaways
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00 Kenya's Cybersecurity Partnerships
03:24 Addressing Mobile App Security
07:13 Interview with Maretta Morovitz
11:35 Cyber Deception and Adversary Engagement
29:12 The Importance of Simplicity and Proactive Measures
30:07 Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Cybersecurity
31:06 Successful Collaboration in Deception Operations
34:44 Bringing Unique Perspectives and Skills to Cybersecurity
Follow Maretta Morovitz on LinkedIn: Maretta Morovitz
Follow MITRE on Twitter: @MITREcorp
Learn more about MITRE Engage: MITRE Engage
Summary
The conversation discusses the extradition case of Julian Assange and the role of the US prison system in the decision. It also explores Tanya Janca's role at Semgrep and her passion for affordable cybersecurity education. Additionally, it touches on Tanya's experience in election security and the importance of transparency in the process. Tanya discusses her volunteer work with the Canadian government, where she helps educate students about cybersecurity. She talks about the importance of teaching young people about privacy, protecting digital devices, and understanding cyber threats. Tanya also mentions her involvement in the Cyber Titan competition and her efforts to promote cybersecurity as a career. She shares her experience writing the book 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security' and her unique approach to making technical concepts accessible through stories and different learning styles. Tanya also talks about the importance of mentoring and how she has benefited from mentors throughout her career.
Keywords
Julian Assange, extradition, US prison system, cybersecurity education, Semgrep, election security, transparency, volunteer work, Canadian government, cybersecurity education, privacy, digital devices, cyber threats, Cyber Titan, promoting cybersecurity, career, Alice and Bob Learn Application Security, technical concepts, stories, learning styles, mentoring
Takeaways
Titles
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00 The Extradition Case of Julian Assange
08:18 Affordable Cybersecurity Education at Semgrep
30:40 Tanya's Volunteer Work with the Canadian Government
31:35 Promoting Cybersecurity as a Career
34:02 Making Technical Concepts Accessible: 'Alice and Bob Learn Application Security'
39:45 The Value of Mentoring
Summary
In this episode of the No Password Required podcast, host Jack Clabby and co-host Kayley Melton interview Tamiko Fletcher, the CISO at Kennedy Space Center. Tamiko shares her journey from a small town in South Carolina to working at NASA and discusses her role as a CISO. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, outreach, and diversity in the cybersecurity field. Tamiko also talks about the unique challenges of cybersecurity at NASA, such as patching during launches and balancing innovation with security.
She emphasizes the need to know and learn about individuals' strengths, interests, and motivations in order to effectively place them on teams and utilize their skills. Tamiko also shares her experiences working at NASA and the changes she has witnessed over the years, including the evolution of IT and the increasing diversity at the Kennedy Space Center. She highlights the excitement and pride she feels when witnessing a launch and the impact of NASA's work on the world.
Keywords
NASA, cybersecurity, CISO, career trajectory, mentorship, outreach, diversity, patching, innovation, security, NASA, Kennedy Space Center, cybersecurity, teamwork, understanding people, IT evolution, diversity, launches, personal experiences, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, advocating for oneself, UFOs
Takeaways
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome to the Podcast
08:00 Education and Career Trajectory
25:48 Challenges and Innovations in Cybersecurity at NASA
34:4 8Building a Team and Emphasizing Diversity
41:30 The Diversity of the Cyber Team at NASA
54:25 Instilling Values in Teams to Change the Work Environment
Summary
Roman Sanikov, is the president of Constellation Cyber and specializes in cyber threat intelligence. In this episode, Roman discusses the importance of collaboration and transparency in the cybersecurity industry, particularly in combating ransomware attacks. He also emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to cybersecurity, involving education and empowerment for both employees and consumers. In this episode, Roman Reinhart shares his experiences as an undercover agent in the cybercrime world. He discusses maintaining a persona, dealing with forum behavior, and memorable arrests. He also emphasizes the importance of redemption and second chances. Roman also talks about his involvement with Helpster USA, an organization dedicated to providing life-saving treatment to young people in developing economies. He shares his hobbies of mushrooming and highlights the satisfying moments at work. Finally, he reflects on the cultural differences he experienced after moving overseas.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Pig Butchering Schemes (opening conversation)
02:18 Online Scams and Exploitation
03:41 Forced Labor and Human Trafficking
04:41 Approaching Scams with Compassion
05:39 Guest Introduction: Roman Sanikov
07:01 Roman's Role at Constellation Cyber
08:22 Promoting Transparency in Ransomware Incidents
10:17 Mitigating Secondary and Tertiary Impacts of Ransomware Attacks
11:14 The Ripple Effect of Ransomware Attacks
13:10 The Importance of Collaboration in Cybersecurity
14:58 Roman's Career Path and Background
19:34 Educating and Empowering Employees and Consumers
21:28 Avoiding Victim-Blaming in Cybersecurity
24:16 The Need for Collaboration and Transparency in the Industry
25:10 Balancing Non-Traditional Pursuits with College
26:37 Undercover Work and Building Relationships
33:07 Maintaining a Persona
36:25 Dealing with Forum Behavior
38:18 Memorable Arrests
41:25 Redemption and Second Chances
45:13 Helpster USA
48:16 Eccentricities of NHL Players
50:56 Life's Unexpected Moments
56:19 The Joy of Mushrooming
58:43 Satisfying Moments at Work
01:01:04 Learning Politeness in America
Summary
In this episode, Jo Anna joins Carlton Fields P.A. Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s VP of Remote Publishing Teams Kayley Melton to tell the story of how her career has changed since starting at Rice University 17 years ago. From her early days as a receptionist at a hair salon to her current role as a security analyst, Jo Anna shares her journey in the cyber world and her fascination with artificial intelligence, stemming from her compliance-related responsibilities. Emphasizing a realism-based view on AI, she passionately advocates for a comprehensive understanding of AI, emphasizing that it’s neither inherently good nor bad.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Stolen Recordings and Cyber Criminals
01:29 Arrest of a Florida Man and Stolen Rap Recordings
02:27 The Allegations and Nicknames
03:26 The Connection Between Cyber Crime and Rap Music
04:23 Real-Life Consequences of Cybersecurity Crimes
05:52 The Role of Law Enforcement in Cybersecurity Crimes
06:50 Introduction of Guest Joanna Parker-Martin
07:18 Joanna's Role at Rice University
08:15 Protecting Data at Rice University
09:08 Joanna's Journey into Cybersecurity
10:04 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Career Paths
18:14 Joanna's Interest in Artificial Intelligence
19:22 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and AI
20:46 The Challenges of Assessing AI Risk
21:13 The Inevitability of AI
22:37 The Risks of Facial Recognition Technology
27:26 Joanna's Involvement with WiCys
29:48 Community Outreach and Cybersecurity Education
30:10 Misconceptions About Cybersecurity Professionals
32:32 The Lifestyle Polygraph
43:35 Joanna's Preference for Sponge Cake in Strawberry Shortcake
SummaryThe conversation discusses the arrest of Ola Segun Simpson Adagorin, a Nigerian national facing US federal charges for a business email compromise scheme. The collaboration between the FBI and Ghana is highlighted, along with the role of the legal attache job in solving crimes with international impact. The scheme and indictment details are explored, emphasizing the sophistication of the attack. Dr. Diana Burley, Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at American University, shares insights on cybersecurity education and workforce readiness. The importance of understanding human behavior in cybersecurity is discussed, along with strategies for engaging in conversations and addressing the search for cyber unicorns. In this episode, the importance of password security and the various methods to enhance it are discussed. The conversation covers common password mistakes, the use of password managers, multi-factor authentication, biometric authentication, and the future of password security.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Arrest of Ola Segun Simpson Adagorin
01:24 Collaboration between FBI and Ghana
03:15 Scheme and Indictment Details
04:44 Legal Attache Job and Collaboration
06:10 Deterrence and Sealed Indictments
07:36 Introduction of Dr. Diana Burley
08:31 Dr. Burley's Background and Role at American University
09:23 Interest in Cybersecurity and Technology
10:21 American University's Role in Educating Policymakers
12:15 Engaging with Leaders and Shaping Policy
13:36 Engaging with Students and Future Leaders
14:28 American University's Focus on Policy and Research
15:27 Misconceptions about the Cybersecurity Workforce
16:23 Digital Literacy and Foundational Cybersecurity Skills
18:45 Retaining Skilled Members in the Academic Environment
19:43 Benefits of Engaging as a University Faculty Member
20:37 Understanding Human Behavior in Cybersecurity
22:05 Insights from Research on Human Behavior
23:25 Understanding Employee Behavior in Cybersecurity
24:47 Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity
27:08 Strategies for Initiating Conversations with Strangers
31:50 The Cyber Unicorn Project
35:08 Addressing the Search for Cyber Unicorns
41:45 Lifestyle Polygraph
50:57 Understanding Irrational Behavior and Self-Awareness
53:37 Engaging in Conversations with Strangers
02:30 The Importance of Password Security
10:15 Common Password Mistakes
18:45 Password Managers
27:10 Multi-Factor Authentication
35:40 Biometric Authentication
44:20 Passwordless Authentication
52:30 Future of Password Security
58:21 Conclusion
Summary
In this episode, Jack Clabby and Kayley Melton discuss the upcoming Sunshine Cyber Conference and their collaboration with Winn Schwartau. They also talk about the importance of diverse cybersecurity talent and their plans for a joint session at the conference. The hosts then interview Lisa Plaggemier, the executive director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, who shares her career journey and the role of creativity and curiosity in cybersecurity. They also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the cybersecurity industry and the importance of humor and satire in cybersecurity training. The episode concludes with a lifestyle polygraph segment. In this episode, the conversation covers various topics related to comedy, storytelling, and implementing change in organizations. The power of the internet is discussed, highlighting the potential consequences of online content. The guest shares her favorite comedy movies, emphasizing the comedic element in her expertise. The use of humor in training and awareness programs is explored, along with the challenges of implementing change in organizations. Dealing with roadblocks in security and the passion for security awareness are also discussed. The episode concludes with information on how to get in touch with the guest and a recap of what was learned.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Fishing for Potential, the RTFM Guide to Diverse Cybersecurity Talent
02:25 Live On-Site Remote Recording and Keynote Speakers
03:51 Sunshine Cyber Conference and Registration
04:46 Interview with Lisa Plaggemier
05:15 Background and Role at the National Cybersecurity Alliance
05:53 Transition to Security and Marketing Collaboration
06:22 Incident Response and Training and Awareness
07:20 Leadership and Skills in Cybersecurity
08:18 Kubikle Series and Creativity in Security
09:17 Curiosity and Creativity in Cybersecurity
10:48 Naming and Shaming in Pen Tests and Phishing Testing
11:41 DDoS Attack and Incident Response
12:38 Neurodiversity and Cybersecurity
13:21 Leading a Team During COVID-19
14:21 Creating Engaging Training Content
15:19 Global Data and Data Privacy Laws
16:18 Humor and Satire in Cybersecurity Training
18:47 Kubikle Series and Satire in Cybersecurity
20:41 Creating Kubikle Series and Future Plans
23:03Trust in Password Managers
24:22 The Importance of Curiosity in Cybersecurity
25:52 The Oh Behave Report and Behavioral Science
26:50 Communicating Security Information Effectively
28:44 Naming and Shaming in Phishing Testing
29:39 Accepting Risk and Escalation Plans
30:38 The Role of Security Teams and HR
32:35 Building Trust in Password Managers
33:32 Global Data and Cybersecurity Awareness
36:51 The Importance of Curiosity in Cybersecurity Hiring
40:03 The Underground Student-Led Newspaper
41:12 The Significance of Curiosity and Creativity in Career
50:44 The Power of the Internet
51:14 Favorite Comedy Movies
52:12 Using Humor in Training and Awareness
53:38 Implementing Change in Organizations
54:55 Dealing with Roadblocks in Security
55:45 Passion for Security Awareness
56:06 How to Get in Touch
56:37 What Was Learned
57:11 Closing Remarks
The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.