Security Confidential

Jon DiMaggio is the Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1 with over 15 years of experience tracking cyber threats. Specializing in enterprise ransomware and nation-state attacks, Jon is best known for infiltrating the LockBit ransomware gang during a two-year undercover operation. His research, including Ransomware Diaries and The Art of Cyberwarfare, has aided law enforcement and been featured by CBS 60 Minutes, The New York Times, and Wired. A frequent speaker at RSA, he has twice received the SANS Difference Makers Award for his groundbreaking work.00:00 Introduction02:34 You don’t need an expensive university11:00 In order to be successful in cyber, you need to…17:38 What are the bad guys doing?23:13 What does the government do to help?26:24 Consequences for bad actors41:35 The Art of Cyber Warfare44:05 Jon’s new book--------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Jon visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondimaggio/https://www.amazon.com/Art-Cyberwarfare-Investigators-Ransomware-Cybercrime-ebook/dp/B09BKLRH8P?ref_=ast_author_dpTo learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com

Jon DiMaggio is the Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1 with over 15 years of experience tracking cyber threats. Specializing in enterprise ransomware and nation-state attacks, Jon is best known for infiltrating the LockBit ransomware gang during a two-year undercover operation. His research, including Ransomware Diaries and The Art of Cyberwarfare, has aided law enforcement and been featured by CBS 60 Minutes, The New York Times, and Wired. A frequent speaker at RSA, he has twice received the SANS Difference Makers Award for his groundbreaking work.00:00 Introduction02:34 You don’t need an expensive university11:00 In order to be successful in cyber, you need to…17:38 What are the bad guys doing?23:13 What does the government do to help?26:24 Consequences for bad actors41:35 The Art of Cyber Warfare44:05 Jon’s new book

Chris is a professional information technologist, author, trainer, manager, a lifelong learner, and Former Law Enforcement Officer. He has been creating courses for over 25 years and has been working as an author on Plurasight for 11 years. He has created over 80 IT Certification training courses (52 or so with Pluralsight) and his students have watched over 1 million hours of his content. Chris really enjoys helping people advance in their careers through training and personal development.00:00 Introduction05:20 What were some of the cybercrimes you came across?10:30 Deep fake stress13:49 What is the strategy to break up the back up?17:17 Method and Approach for understanding risk24:31 Interactive labs29:57 Will AI change training methods? Will it replace SOC Jobs?38:40 Elevate your career41:00 Check out his Pluralsight courses----------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Chris visit https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/chris-reesTo learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com----------------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA:Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio!Instagram: @securityconfidential and @DarkrhiinosecurityFacebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-IncTwitter: @darkrhiinosecLinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-securityYoutube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ​

Chris is a professional information technologist, author, trainer, manager, a lifelong learner, and Former Law Enforcement Officer. He has been creating courses for over 25 years and has been working as an author on Plurasight for 11 years.  He has created over 80 IT Certification training courses (52 or so with Pluralsight) and his students have watched over 1 million hours of his content. Chris really enjoys helping people advance in their careers through training and personal development. 

00:00 Introduction

05:20 What were some of the cybercrimes you came across?

10:30 Deep fake stress

13:49 What is the strategy to break up the back up?

17:17 Method and Approach for understanding risk

24:31 Interactive labs

29:57 Will AI change training methods? Will it replace SOC Jobs?

38:40 Elevate your career

41:00 Check out his Pluralsight courses

Craig Taylor is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience managing risk across industries—from Fortune 500 corporations to SMBs. As the Co-Founder and CEO of CyberHoot, he has pioneered a positive reinforcement approach to cybersecurity education, helping businesses eliminate risky behaviors and build a positive cybersecurity culture. With a background in psychology and extensive experience leading security programs at Chase Paymentech, Vistaprint, and DXC Technology, Craig specializes in incident response, governance, and compliance. A CISSP-certified professional since 2001, he is a recognized thought leader, public speaker, and advocate for making cybersecurity training engaging, fun, and effective.

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Our guest

08:40 There are two types of companies

10:00 We taught them how to Phish

12:12 Business Email compromise

13:50 Go back to the way your parents ran security

16:19 What do I do first?

26:12 Changing your passwords is not good for you

29:00 Encryption

31:30 What to look for in a Password Manager

35:17 “Unsubscribe” button mishap

46:15 Cyberhoot

49:05 Free Training from Cyberhoot

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To learn more about Cyberhoot visit https://cyberhoot.com/

To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com

Craig Taylor is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience managing risk across industries—from Fortune 500 corporations to SMBs. As the Co-Founder and CEO of CyberHoot, he has pioneered a positive reinforcement approach to cybersecurity education, helping businesses eliminate risky behaviors and build a positive cybersecurity culture. With a background in psychology and extensive experience leading security programs at Chase Paymentech, Vistaprint, and DXC Technology, Craig specializes in incident response, governance, and compliance. A CISSP-certified professional since 2001, he is a recognized thought leader, public speaker, and advocate for making cybersecurity training engaging, fun, and effective.

00:00 Introduction

01:16 Our guest

08:40 There are two types of companies

10:00 We taught them how to Phish

12:12 Business Email compromise

13:50 Go back to the way your parents ran security

16:19 What do I do first?

26:12 Changing your passwords is not good for you

29:00 Encryption

31:30 What to look for in a Password Manager

35:17 “Unsubscribe” button mishap

46:15 Cyberhoot

49:05 Free Training from Cyberhoot

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To learn more about Cyberhoot visit https://cyberhoot.com/

To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com

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Stacey Champagne is the Founder & CEO of Hacker in Heels, a community dedicated to advancing women in cybersecurity through coaching, courses, and events. With over a decade of experience leading cybersecurity programs at Fortune 500 companies and startups, she specializes in insider risk management, security investigations, and program management. She has been recognized as a 2024 SANS "Diversity Champion of the Year" finalist and a 2024 Cybersecurity Woman of the World Top 20 Honoree. She holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP and GSOM, and earned a Master’s in Security and Resilience Studies.

00:00 Intro

02:26 Making cyber make sense

09:50 Why are cyber programs not working?

14:47 How do you motivate folks?

29:38 When should you use a mentor or a coach?

31:26 The difference between a mentor and a coach

34:20 How do you find a great coach?

40:47 Connecting with the Hackers In Heels community----------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Hackers In Heels visit https://www.hackerinheels.com

Become a Hacker In Heels Insider: https://www.hackerinheels.com/insidersTo learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com----------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA:Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio!Instagram: @securityconfidential and @DarkrhiinosecurityFacebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-IncTwitter: @darkrhiinosecLinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-securityYoutube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ​------------------------------------------------------------------

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurity

Stacey Champagne is the Founder & CEO of Hacker in Heels, a community dedicated to advancing women in cybersecurity through coaching, courses, and events. With over a decade of experience leading cybersecurity programs at Fortune 500 companies and startups, she specializes in insider risk management, security investigations, and program management. She has been recognized as a 2024 SANS "Diversity Champion of the Year" finalist and a 2024 Cybersecurity Woman of the World Top 20 Honoree. She holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP and GSOM, and earned a Master’s in Security and Resilience Studies.

00:00 Intro

02:26 Making cyber make sense

09:50 Why are cyber programs not working?

14:47 How do you motivate folks?

29:38 When should you use a mentor or a coach?

31:26 The difference between a mentor and a coach

34:20 How do you find a great coach?

40:47 Connecting with the Hackers In Heels community-----------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Hackers In Heels visit https://www.hackerinheels.com

Become a Hacker In Heels Insider: https://www.hackerinheels.com/insidersTo learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com-----------------------------------------------------------------SOCIAL MEDIA:Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even behind the scenes of our studio!Instagram: @securityconfidential and @DarkrhiinosecurityFacebook: @Dark-Rhiino-Security-IncTwitter: @darkrhiinosecLinkedIn: @dark-rhiino-securityYoutube: @DarkRhiinoSecurity ​

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Darren Mott, author of "Get Cyber Smart", is a retired FBI agent with 20 years of experience in cyber and counterintelligence investigations. He played a key role in strengthening FBI-Russian collaboration on cyber threats and created the FBI’s first program blending counterintelligence and cyber disciplines. Now, he owns an investigative and consulting company called Gold Shield Cyber. Mott holds master’s degrees in education and cybersecurity policy and hosts The CyBUr Guy Podcast, CyBUr Smart Morning News Update and the Tactical Cyber Podcast. 

00:00 Intro

02:50 No one gets to where we are at the beginning

12:59 Stupid Cyber Criminals

19:01 Proactive vs Reactive

32:52 How big of an amount until the FBI is involved?

40:28 Get CyBUr Smart

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To learn more about Darren visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott/

Get Darren's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Cyber-Smart-user-friendly-protecting-ebook/dp/B0D7KPCZZB

To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com

#SecurityConfidential #darkrhiinosecurity

Darren Mott, author of "Get Cyber Smart", is a retired FBI agent with 20 years of experience in cyber and counterintelligence investigations. He played a key role in strengthening FBI-Russian collaboration on cyber threats and created the FBI’s first program blending counterintelligence and cyber disciplines. Now, he owns an investigative and consulting company called Gold Shield Cyber. Mott holds master’s degrees in education and cybersecurity policy and hosts The CyBUr Guy Podcast, CyBUr Smart Morning News Update and the Tactical Cyber Podcast. 

00:00 Intro

02:50 No one gets to where we are at the beginning

12:59 Stupid Cyber Criminals

19:01 Proactive vs Reactive

32:52 How big of an amount until the FBI is involved?

40:28 Get CyBUr Smart

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To learn more about Darren visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott/

Get Darren's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Cyber-Smart-user-friendly-protecting-ebook/dp/B0D7KPCZZB

To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com