Join us as we explore the treacherous waters between perfect security planning and real-world implementation. Drawing surprising parallels between the Battle of Trafalgar's communication challenges and modern cybersecurity struggles, we dive into seven critical security initiatives that often fail even the most capable companies. From zero trust architecture to passwordless authentication, we examine why brilliant ideas sometimes sink faster than a lead anchor - and more importantly, how to keep them afloat. The perfect intersection of historical insight and modern security challenges, this episode reminds us that sometimes the best security strategy isn't the most elegant – it's the one your team can actually execute.

In this hoot of an episode, we've taken a nocturnal flight through the fascinating world of User Behavior Analytics, guided by the wisdom of our feathered friends, the owls. Just as these majestic birds use their UV-powered pick-up lines to find the perfect mate, we've explored how UBA can help you find the perfect balance between trusting your users and verifying their actions. You'll walk away with a toolkit full of insights on implementing UBA in Okta, turning your security system into a wise old owl that can spot a rat from a mile away. Whether you're dealing with midnight oil burners or potential security breaches, you'll be equipped to handle it all with the grace of an owl gliding through the digital forest.

In this thrilling episode of Plan B Security, we're diving headfirst into the treacherous Legal Labyrinth of cybersecurity. Picture this: You're a valiant CISO, armed with firewalls and patched systems, suddenly faced with a dragon named "Negligence" breathing hot legal fire your way. We'll guide you through this maze of bits, breaches, and bureaucracy, showing you how to slay the beast of data negligence and rescue Princess Data from the clutches of cybercriminals and overzealous attorneys general. From the perils of leaving your claims file on the digital equivalent of a park bench (we're looking at you, Harleysville Insurance!) to the pitfalls of playing ostrich with your head in the sand, we'll equip you with the knowledge to navigate the murky waters of FTC actions, state AG smackdowns, and the ever-looming specter of privilege waiver. So grab your digital sword and shield, and join us on this quest to keep your data safe and your legal team off your back. Remember, in the realm of cybersecurity, there's always a Plan B!

Build vs Buy is a tale as old as time - something every business leader has been challenged with deciding. In this episode, we talk about 5 scenarios on when building vs buying make sense from not just a security perspective, but also a procurement and data privacy perspective. From building your own SIEM to data sharing platforms, we talk about our own experiences and when constraints help you go faster or when they'll slow you down.

Whether you’re big or small company or maybe even a solo entrepreneur, third-party risk management is a key part of your business staying secure. In this episode, we talk about a few ways to get ahead of all the international regulations that require compliance with third-party risk programs. As you listen, be sure to pause and apply some of the key concepts into your own business whether it’s data mapping or risk mapping two and from a vendor. So grab your favorite snack and your favorite beverage and let’s get ready to have a party.

Security Controls can make or break a business - it could be the difference between going fast or screeching to a halt. Learn how we can use industry data from Marsh McLennan (link at the bottom) to help quantify and justify which controls we should invest in first, and how all the controls in the world may just end up backfiring. Be sure to take a few moments to think through the thought exercises to help bring some of these lessons to your organization whether you're an employee, in management or an executive.

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Pace of Action is all about understanding how fast, or how slow, you should be moving. It is a concept that applies to everything from handling tickets and defining an SLA to incident response. Take a server offline to mitigate a malware-based attack and lose forensics information? That's a tough one. But, you can learn how to make a thoughtful and informed decision by defining your pace of action.

Sometimes it feels like there's a war happening between Product/Eng and Security/Privacy team. Speed vs Stability can make or break a business. Not getting a feature out fast enough? You could loose the market edge. The service constantly going down? The only thing you'll grow are detractors. Listen to this tale of how to apply security principles using things like tests and data presentation layers to build a compromise between these conflicted team, and grow your impact at the business!

Join us in Celebrating not just our first podcastiversary, but also, a great perspective in growing a security mindset. Learn how to start good habits just like waking up when your alarm goes off. Building strong security habits in yourself allow you to grow those around you. Like a plant, you must water and find your purpose first, before you can inspire. Sometimes, you can inspire yourself through trying to inspire others using techniques like learning together. Lastly, learn how to apply a choice-driven discipline in your day to day personal and professional life as well. While there's a lot you can't control, the only true limitation is yourself.