This week our hosts kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month with a special guest. Ranson and Tony welcome Kelvin Coleman, the executive director of the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) to discuss how his organization is taking the lead to educate and empower the global digital society. Kelvin shares details about this month’s theme, “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart” and how you can get involved and support this great initiative. Grab a drink and enjoy this week’s episode. Cheers! 

Links

National Cyber Security Alliance: https://staysafeonline.org/ 

NCSA Twitter: @StaySafeOnline  

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Our hosts Ranson and Tony invite Kristin Judge, CEO and founder of Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) and Fraudsupport.org, to join this week’s episode of Speakeasy Security. With the spike in cybercrime activity, Kristin drops by the podcast to discuss what her organizations are doing to support victims of cybercrime. Whether you’re a victim of a cleverly executed romance scam or have been personally affected by ransomware, Kristin shares her three golden rules for spotting a cybercrime, what information cybercriminals find valuable, and the law enforcement resources available to help. 

Kristin Judge LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-judge-1108b624/ 

Cybercrime Support Network (CSN): https://cybercrimesupport.org/ 

Fraudsupport.org: https://fraudsupport.org/ 

Scamspotter: https://scamspotter.org/ 

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In this episode our hosts take on fitness devices, trackers and apps that record and capture health data and much more. Earlier this week Apple announced the Apple Watch 6, which features a bevy of new capabilities including a new sensor capable of measuring blood oxygenation levels. This comes on the heels of the Amazon Halo announcement which can also capture a variety of physical and health data. What should you know about how your data is being used and what concerns should you have if you are wearing a fitness tracker? Tune in to this week’s episode of Speakeasy Security and find out. Cheers! 

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On this episode of Speakeasy Security, Ranson and Tony discuss how to prepare your digital devices in the event of an emergency evacuation. As fires continue to ravage communities across California and with other parts of the U.S. facing hurricanes and flooding, mandatory evacuations are forcing thousands of Americans to pack up and leave with little warning. What considerations should be made when preparing your tech to go? Join our hosts as they explain the steps you can take to be prepared. 

LINKS 

• WeLiveSecurity: Encryption 101  
• Cal Fire: Resources 
• Wildfire: Pre-evacuation preparation
   

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The school year is right around the corner and for many students this means the return of remote learning. Ranson and Tony discuss what returning to virtual classrooms means for the millions of students heading back to school. With students expected to spend more time learning online than ever before, our hosts discuss recent developments in California and across the US where getting connected is a priority. From the tech and tools needed to the steps taken to prepare for the new normal, catch this week’s episode of Speakeasy Security and find out what you should know as students head back to school. 

Links

San Jose Schools & ATT Provide Broadband to students: https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-att-invest-in-free-internet-access-for-students/ 

Pew Research on internet broadband: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/internet-broadband/ 

Nashville and connectivity issues :https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/education/2020/08/04/metro-nashville-public-schools-start-school-year-virtual-technology/5560082002/ 

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Ranson and Tony are back as Speakeasy Security returns for another season. This week, our hosts dig into a recent hack of Blackbaud that has affected universities, non-profits and charity organizations around the world...and the attackers nearly got away with it! What happened with this attack that Tony labels “Hostage-ware” and how did the attackers take only a subset of data? With data breaches showing no signs of slowing down, this episode of Speakeasy Security goes right to the core of why cybercriminals are continuing to target organizations and their end-users.

BBC story: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-53528329
Blackbaud statement:  https://www.blackbaud.com/securityincident 
Ventura College Foundation data breach notification: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/databreach/list

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With Twitter being hacked last week, Ranson and Tony analyze the latest develops in true Speakeasy Security style – over a cold beer! In this episode, our hosts uncover details about this landmark attack including how it happened, why the attackers selected high-profile Twitter accounts, and how the attackers made money from this hack. You don’t want to miss the season 1 finale of Speakeasy Security.  

LINKS 

Mashable - Twitter Hack: https://mashable.com/article/slack-key-to-twitter-hack/ 

Twitter Blog: https://blog.twitter.com/en_us/topics/company/2020/an-update-on-our-security-incident.html 

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This week our hosts discuss cutting the cord, specifically the cable TV cord. Increasingly, US citizens are abandoning cable and switching to streaming services. What are the security implications of ditching cable? Is it possible to eliminate cable and save money at the same time? What is a mesh network of routers and how to set one up? Tony and Ranson discuss their cable-free home setups and invite you to join them for a drink on this week’s episode of Speakeasy Security. 

Links:  

BGR Study: https://bgr.com/2019/05/09/cord-cutting-statistics-2019/ 

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Traveling this summer? It’s a good idea to do a quick check of your digital devices to ensure they’re protected against cybercriminals. Our hosts Ranson and Tony discuss how to safeguard your devices prior to traveling and provide great tips for when you’ve reached your destination. Grab a beverage and learn how you can be prepared to travel on this week’s Speakeasy Security podcast. Safe travels! 

 Links 

NCSA Travel Guide: https://lqz672gt11i33308z3oiv786-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CyberTrip-Advisor_-Vacation.pdf 

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On this episode of Speakeasy Security, Ranson and Tony discuss the sensitive topic of parental controls. What do parental controls really accomplish? How can you ensure they are blocking inappropriate content, monitoring online behavior or setting limits on a child’s screen time? What is the recommended ratio of tech to education when it comes to keeping your kids safe online? Our hosts answer these questions and much more on this week’s episode of Speakeasy Security podcast. 

Links shared:  

Common sense media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/ 

Stopbullying: https://www.stopbullying.gov/

Keep it Real Online: https://www.keepitrealonline.govt.nz/ 

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