In this episode of Protect It All, titled "Tackling Tech Troubles: Inside the DFW Airport Cyber Incident and Wider Industry Challenges with Evan Morgan," host Aaron Crow explore the complexities of widespread tech issues, focusing on a recent cybersecurity incident at DFW Airport that affected over 1,000 machines. Guest Evan Morgan, founder of Cyber Defense Army, discusses the challenges of resolving such large-scale incidents and the importance of standardization and AI in cybersecurity.

Evan shares his journey from an Air Force aircraft mechanic to a cybersecurity expert, highlighting the benefits and challenges of running a small consultancy versus a large firm. The episode also covers recent cybersecurity incidents involving CrowdStrike and Microsoft 365, emphasizing the need for preventive measures and trust in business and technology. 

Practical tips for everyday cybersecurity and insights into industry-wide challenges make this episode a valuable resource for listeners across all sectors.

Key Moments: 

00:10 Entrepreneurship brings freedom and awesome transformations.

03:54 Recent tech outages are gaining mainstream media attention.

07:52 Adapting existing tech for enhanced security measures.

10:48 Over-the-air car updates are complex and uncertain.

14:01 DFW airport machines, recovery time, and problem.

18:39 How do we improve efficiency and learning?

21:26 Customers validate goods, test, streamline, feedback.

25:10 Cyber enables business growth and protection.

28:52 Cyberattack halted gas sales, risking pipeline operations.

32:55 Challenges in the multi-faceted role, regulatory changes.

35:35 Commonalities in cybersecurity, despite differences in industry.

39:33 Robotics and AI revolutionize future human roles.

40:42 AI would bring trust, speed, and efficiency.

44:38 Defense technology, both funny and scary.

47:59 Distance tech carries risk, needs personal vigilance.

About the guest : 

Evan Morgan is the Founder of Cyber Defense Army, a cybersecurity consultancy and services firm that incorporates geopolitical risk in their cybersecurity practices.  He is a service-disabled Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the post-9/11 campaigns, as well as remote tours to the Republic of Korea.  He holds a Master's degree in Information Systems (Computer Security Management specialization) and a Master of Business Administration (Information Systems Management specialization), both with honors from Strayer University. Post his military service, he has led cybersecurity functions for Fortune 100 organizations, was a global leader for a worldwide consultancy, and has been honored with multiple cybersecurity awards for his efforts in protecting the organization he was a part of previously.

Connect with Evan via LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmorgan/

Cyber Defense Army's website:  https://www.cyberdefensearmy.com/

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