In this episode of the podcast I welcome Researcher and Author Arun Vishwanath to discuss his Book "The Weakest Link: How to Diagnose, Detect, and Defend Users from Phishing."  If you own a company the book as lots of information to arm yourself with the knowledge to better defend your company from the eventual phishing attack that is coming.  

I also start the show with a look back on 9/11 (I was a new Agent in Charlotte when this happened) and remember a 9/11 Martyr, Special Agent Jerry Senatore.

I know I say "Give a Listen, tell a friend", but you should REALLY do it for this episode. The information here is great.

Here is a link for a discount on the book:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/search/site/?q=9780262047494 Discount Code: BIGIDEA20 MIT fine print: our discount code information (https://mitpress.mit.edu/discount-codes/) 

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Email Arun at [email protected]  or visit his website: www.arunvishwanath.us

This episode was recorded at Kayne Prime Steakhouse in Nashville at an event sponsored by Arctic Wolf. It includes 5 cybersecurity experts, and yours truly as the moderator. Thank you to Arctic Wolf for allowing me to record it.  For more information about Arctic Wolf and their services, go to the Arctic Wolf website. 

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This episode is a little different than the normal in that I was on the LOJO show with Louverture Jones a week or so ago and we both recorded it, so this is our conversation. We talk a wide array of cyber topics.  If you like two cyber guys talking, this is a show for you.

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This episode welcomes Curt Vincent to have a wide ranging discussion on his 5 decade career in the cyber-world, some great real world examples, and a look at how cyber has changed over the past 40+ years. 

I also talk Business Email Compromise based on this ZDnet article (The biggest cyber-crime threat is also the one that nobody wants to talk about | ZDNet) and I provide some thoughts on Huawei (CNN Exclusive: FBI investigation determined Chinese-made Huawei equipment could disrupt US nuclear arsenal communications - CNNPolitics (ampproject.org).  

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Episode 74 welcomes back retired FBI SSA Scott Augenbaum to introduce and discuss July as Cybersecure Mindset Month. How he came up with the concept, what it means, and why everyone needs a Cybersecure Mindset.

I also discuss some new items, like China being a "growing" threat per the MI5 and FBI directors (no DUH) and a reporter discovers that spearphishing is a way malware is distributed (double DUH).  Give a listen, tell a friend.

As always, you can email me with thoughts, questions, or comments at [email protected].  Or follow me at www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.

In this episode I welcome back Assistant Professor of STEM and STEAM Ashley Gess to discuss educating the next generation of cyber warriors and their teachers.  I also talk a few news articles at the start and surprise surprise TIK TOK is bad, very bad.  Give a listen, tell a friend.

Article Links: The 10 Most Important Cybersecurity Statistics You Need to Know (makeuseof.com)

US TikTok User Data Has Been Repeatedly Accessed From China, Leaked Audio Shows (buzzfeednews.com)

U.S., partners dismantle Russian hacking 'botnet,' Justice Dept says | Reuters

No guest this episode, but I dive into some interesting cyber stories of the week from credential stuffing to password managers, and ransomware.  Thanks for listening.  Give a listen, tell a friend.

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References:

Engineer Who Fled US Charges of Stealing Chip Technology Now Thrives in China - Bloomberg

How the Russia-Ukraine war makes ransomware payments harder | CSO Online

6 bad reasons people don't use a password manager—and why they're wrong | PCWorld

Paying Ransomware Paints Bigger Bullseye on Target’s Back | Threatpost

This episode of the CyBUr Guy Podcast features an interview I have wanted to conduct since I started podcasting, newly retired FBI Special Agent Denise Stemen.  Denise discusses her career, all the way from being a teacher to second in command of the fourth largest FBI Field Office. We also discuss the Lowe's case where we met in 2003 as well as our time at FBIHQ. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed reminiscing with Denise.

I also discuss this week's DOJ alteration to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, talk state government's ignoring the rising threat they face from China and I close with some advice to Small Businesses on how to start quickly evaluating their cyber hygiene.  Give a listen, tell a friend.

As always you can email me at [email protected] or find me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.

After a brief hiatus, the episode of TCG podcast is a quick review of why I took the hiatus, some plans on I am taking for my professional future, seek listener feedback on a couple items, and discuss the "Safer Internet Project", "Hyperqube.io", and "Udemy.com".  Regular podcast format returns later this week.  Thanks for continuing to listen.  Tell a friend.

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In this episode of TCG, I welcome fellow retired FBI SSA Ed Parmelee to talk about his career arc and his time at FBIHQ in both the Counterterrorism Division and the Cyber Division.  It is a great discussion on some of the ins and outs of the FBI puzzle palace.

I also discuss the 2021 IC3 crime report, the threat of the week is the biggest ongoing threat for everyone, and I close up with another successful cyber conviction courtesy of the US Secret Service.  Give a listen, tell a friend.

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