Tech Transformed

Businesses today are under increasing pressure to level up data security as ransomware and data theft continue to rise. Data-first security solutions provide businesses with next-generation protection against exfiltration while maintaining accessibility for day-to-day operations, even during an attack.

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Dr. Eric Cole, CEO and Founder at Secure Anchor Consulting speaks to Paul Lewis, CEO of Calamu, about:

• Today’s biggest threats to data
• The problem of data exfiltration
• How a data-first security approach provides next-generation protection

The explosion of 5G has resulted in organisations having more efficient signalling for Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, faster connectivity speeds, and greater network performance. 

However, the use of 5G has also opened the door to new potential threats and vulnerabilities such as DDOS attacks on 5G service interfaces and cyberattacks on the IoT ecosystem, which has led to zero-day exploits and software tampering. 

So, as 5G grows in use, what can organisations do to protect themselves against such attacks? 

In this EM360 podcast, Content Producer Matt Harris talks to Sunil Ravi, Chief Security Architect at Versa Networks, to discuss:

• The new threats that organisations are exposed to due to 5G such as zero-day exploits, DDOS attacks and lateral movements in 5G networks. 
• Why the telecommunications industry does not take security seriously when it comes to 5G networks and how this mindset can change. 
• How organisations can strike a balance between security and optimal networking performance. 

The Nature of Cybersecurity is undergoing rapid evolution. Cyber attacks are becoming more violent - and sophisticated. Big developments in tech over the last few years have led to some of the most shocking ransomware incidents.

In this episode of the EM360 podcast, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, Richard Stiennon speaks to Mariana Periera, Director of Email Security Products at Darktrace, to explore:

• How businesses can come back stronger following a threat
• The email supply chain and how attackers are using legitimate credentials to attack
• Core capabilities and the importance of augmenting with AI
• The true changing nature of cybersecurity

In 2021, more than half of all widespread threats began with a zero-day exploit that was targetted by threat actors before vendors could even make patches available. 

With security teams now being put under immense pressure, what can organisations do to help secure their online presence against modern cyber threats?

In this episode of the EM360 podcast, Content Producer Matt Harris talks to Caitlin Condon, Vulnerability Research Manager at Rapid7, as they explore: 

• How security teams can respond to threats more swiftly and effectively
• Remote working’s effect on company weakpoints
• How enterprises can better understand and remediate high-priority threats

When it comes to cybercrime and cybersecurity threats, social engineering attacks are unique in the way that they rely on human error versus software and operating system vulnerabilities.

This is because as technological defenses become more and more robust, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the weakest link in the chain: people.

Using a variety of means both online and offline, unsuspecting users can be conned into compromising their security, releasing sensitive information or even transferring money.

Secureworks Adversary Group, a security consulting department within Secureworks, walk-us through various social engineering scenarios used during their attack simulations.

In the third episode of this three-part podcast with Secureworks, our host Dr Eric Cole the Founder and CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting will be talking with Ben Jacob, Technical Lead at Secureworks, about:

• Social engineering attack techniques and their lifecycle
• How phishing, vishing, and spear-phishing impact industries from a social engineering standpoint
• What can companies offer from a training and education standpoint to help mitigate these risks
• Value of XDR in detecting suspicious user behaviour

Artificial intelligence. The catch-all term defines the machines that can mimic and display sentient cognitive skills such as learning and problem-solving. A key part of modern technology, the advancements of AI indicate just how far the human race has come. 

AI can be used by businesses to interpret and use massive volumes of data.

In this third episode of a three-part EM360 podcast series with Findability Sciences, Data Whisperer and Analytics Expert, Christina Stathopoulos speaks to the company’s Founder and CEO Anand Mahurkar, as the pair explore:

• Getting the most out of wide data
• Bringing the power of AI to traditional automation solutions
• Calculating ROI for AI projects

The cloud experience has had far-reaching benefits on all sectors within the enterprise. Digitally, cloud-based IT has evolved the capabilities of technology, while cloud-based infrastructure lets IT teams deliver flexible and on-demand resources that boost a company’s agility. 

But with a recent study showing that 3 out of 5 companies who have moved to the cloud have repatriated workloads to on-prem environments, why must businesses bring their cloud experience on-premises?

In this EM360 podcast, Content Producer Matt Harris talks to Tim Pitcher, VP of Nebulon, as they discuss:

• Investing in achieving a cloud-like experience in their data centres
• What enterprises can learn from smart devices to build a smart infrastructure
• Key trends in the data centre space

Cyber insurance helps to provide critical cover for those who need protection against digital threats.

While businesses are responsible for their own cybersecurity, liability coverage can help provide crucial support to help them stay afloat when the worst happens.

This includes the costs of investigating a cybercrime, recovering lost data and restoring of the systems. It can even recoup the loss of income, manage reputation, and notification costs if required to notify a third party.

In this third episode of a three-part series with Sophos, Senior Director Nicholas Cramer talks to Dr Eric Cole CEO and Founder of Secure Anchor Consulting about:

• The current state of cyber insurance
• Difficulty in getting policies
• How to better position your EDR and MDR

Digital twins are virtual models designed to accurately reflect a physical object or process. The real-world applications of this are endless - from city planning to construction and decoration, digital twins can help you visualise concepts within spaces with ease. When it comes to processes a digital twin can represent measurements of flows that are difficult to show such as wind direction, or temperature of flows within pipes.

What’s more, the twinned object can be outfitted with sensors and produce performance data that can be applied to the digital copy. This offers a valuable insight into how the physical object will perform in real life.

How do digital twins relate to spatial data?

In the second episode of a three-part EM360 Podcast with Safe Software, President Don Murray speaks to Susan Walsh, Founder and MD of The Classification Guru, about:

• Digital twins and the evolution of spatial data
• What expertise and requirements are needed to create a digital twin
• The potential that lies in digital twins for the future and how they can move society forward

A recent F-Secure survey of 7,200 internet users showed that two-thirds of remote workers have reported worrying about their online security and privacy.

And with a large percentage of the UK population transitioning into remote work following the pandemic, many have had to take cybersecurity seriously when accessing company platforms and data on our personal devices. But what exactly is meant by ‘digital anxiety’, and why are more people experiencing it?

In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Content Producer Matt Harris speaks to Tom Gaffney, Principal Consultant at F-Secure, as the pair explore:

• Digital anxiety and why more people are experiencing it
• The steps employees can take to secure themselves and their privacy
• Smart habits to bring into your routine