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Have an area of expertise than can benefit other cybersecurity pros? In this RSAC podcast, Britta Glade and Hugh Thompson share how to submit a speaker proposal that will stand out during the selection process.

With such a packed agenda at RSAC 2019 APJ, you might be wondering if you missed something significant. The good news is you can catch up on the trends and topics that had everyone talking when you listen to our podcast—recorded live at Conference.

The City of Baltimore’s recent ransomware incident not only caught government servers by surprise. It also jolted the industry as a stark reminder that cyberattacks can still occur where and when they’re least expected. Not the most comforting prospect—but are there constructive takeaways to be gleaned in the aftermath?

Helping us uncover these silver linings are Duo Security’s Wendy Nather and LEO Cybersecurity’s Andrew Hay. Some of the topics to be covered in this podcast include:

• How the Center for Internet Security’s Top 20 Critical Security Controls remains an effective guide for preventing cyberattacks—regardless of a company’s security budget

• The importance of educating all employees on the need for good cyber hygiene habits

• Taking a first-responder approach to dealing with a cyberattack, such as immediately bolstering IT staff

Related links:

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhsem/atom/129636

https://www.cisecurity.org/controls/cis-controls-list/

https://sightlinesecurity.org/

It’s a key component of Microsoft’s new ElectionGuard. And as the world becomes increasingly hyperconnected, cryptography will be called upon to protect much more than our votes. In this podcast, Britta Glade talks to Microsoft Research’s Josh Benaloh and NIST’s Matthew Scholl about applied cryptography’s expanding role.

GDPR is not even a year old but in that short time, it’s dramatically changed how companies handle and are held accountable for the data they use. But beyond companies, the main purpose of GDPR was to protect and empower consumers. So, how well is it working?

With the help of Bree Fowler, Technology Writer at Consumer Reports and John Elliott, Data Protection Specialist, this month’s RSAC Podcast focuses on how GDPR has impacted consumer expectations and their willingness to share personal information. During the episode, our experts will answer these questions and more:

• When it comes to understanding a company’s privacy policies, what responsibility does the consumer assume?

• Are there situations where consumers should push back and ask for more diligent privacy and data use regulations?

• How much information is “appropriate” for companies to gather from their users?

Britta Glade and Hugh Thompson talk about their take on highlights from the week at RSA Conference 2019

As cybersecurity seeps deeper into so many areas of our lives, it’s more important than ever for technology creators and policy makers to work together for the benefit of society as a whole. That’s the backdrop for our new track at RSAC 2019, Bridging the Gap: Cybersecurity + Public Interest Tech, brought to you in partnership with Bruce Schneier and the Ford Foundation. In this podcast, Britta Glade talks to Bruce and the Ford Foundation’s Jenny Toomey as they discuss some of the topics that will be covered during the day-long track, including how cybersecurity and social progress are becoming increasingly intertwined—and how infosec professionals can contribute to positive change both individually and collectively.

Get a head start on Boot Camp with our CISO-focused February podcast episode. In it, RSAC CISO Boot Camp speakers, Dawn Cappelli, VP Global Security and CISO of Rockwell Automation, and Tim Callahan, SVP of Global Security and Chief Security Officer of Aflac Inc., will share their vision for RSAC CISO Boot Camp and preview topics that’ll be covered in March.

As it turns out, the weakest link in any cybersecurity solution is…us. More than ever, hackers are using a variety of social engineering scams designed to fool people into giving up personal information voluntarily. So how do you protect us from ourselves? Join hosts Britta Glade and Hugh Thompson and their guests Ira Winkler of Secure Mentem and Lance Hayden of Elligo Health Research for a wide-ranging discussion on what to do about the human problem, including establishing protocols, creating a Human Security Officer position and more.

Every year, RSA Conference receives hundreds of submissions from potential speakers. It’s the job of the RSAC Program Committee to examine every submission. Taken as a whole, these submissions form a fascinating view into the trends that will affect the industry in 2019 and beyond. In this podcast, you’ll hear from six Program Committee members as they discuss the trends they discovered that will be most relevant to you in the coming year.