This week on Red Army Radio, Francis sits down with Scott Allen and Cody Stephens from our network and security team to dive deep into the world of cyber security. Our guests share their backgrounds and what inspired them to pursue careers in this critical field. Leveraging their extensive experience, Scott and Cody provide valuable insights into  ransomware, the myriad ways hackers can infiltrate your systems and even get into government-funded hacking.  

They describe how security is like an onion, with multiple layers working together to keep us safe. They recount stories about the testing methods they employ, such as phishing tests, and discuss the consequences when these tests are failed. 

Throughout the conversation, Scott and Cody outline the various precautions that can be taken to protect data, offer practical tips, give shout-outs to team members who excel in cyber security and even share some of the crazy ways they’ve seen hackers try to get data. Don't miss this episode packed with "byte"-sized wisdom. Tune in to Red Army Radio to get the inside scoop on staying a step ahead of cyber threats! 

Episode Highlights: 

• Scott and Cody share their backgrounds and why they decided to get into IT 
• They touch on the different types of security tests conducted and precautions taken to protect teams. 
• Insights into the consequences of ransomware attacks and what to do if you fall victim. 
• The pair discuss the increasing sophistication of cyber-attacks and the need for robust defenses. 
• They share safe practices for online activities such as “Don't access your banking apps at a Starbucks or a random motel" 
• Layers of security and the importance of not blindly trusting vendor-provided solutions.  

Key Takeaways 

"Our firewall sees over 1 million events a day"  

"I could spend $20 and get 1,000 compromised computers" 

"That vape had a USB drive, giving an attacker remote access to their computer" 

“Even if you pay the ransom, it doesn't mean they're out of your network" 

"One of the big misconceptions of security is that we're here to hinder any production" 

"If you get a phone call and it's just dead air - hang up" 

"Gotta fight fire with fire, these attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated" 

"Users are really the front line"