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  • Nerd Out Security Panel Discussion: EP 15. Let’s talk about Health!
    In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave is joined by everyone’s favorite Crimson Tide enthusiast - Jon Crosson. Jon is the Director of Critical Infrastructure – Vital Services for Gate 15.Jon currently supports the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (H-ISAC) as the Director, Special Interest Group Services. H-ISAC is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting the healthcare and public health sector from physical and cyber attacks and incidents through dissemination of trusted and timely information. In the episode, Jon looks at the current security threats facing the health sector and healthcare organizations to include the impact that COVID has had, as well as the battle against mis/disinformation. Dave and Jon then look back at some of Jon's background and how he got in position to be a trusted partner in the community. And finally, turning to one of Jon's true loves, Dave and Jon talk about the upcoming college football season and the outlet for the Crimson Tide.
    Prior to Gate 15, Jon was a senior operations specialist and project manager for Battelle Memorial Institute. Jon held various positions supporting the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Jon served in the U.S. Army as a Field Artillery Officer from 1999-2003. He is a member of InfraGard and a graduate of the FBI Citizens’ Academy.
    Links to Training referenced by Jon in the pod:
    FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) Independent Study Course List
    45 min
  • The Cybersecurity Evangelist: EP 12 – Cyber isn’t Scary, it’s Necessary

    On episode 12 of The Cybersecurity Evangelist (TCE) podcast, I chat with a couple of Baby Boomers with varied perspectives of cybersecurity as I take TCE back to its roots – as the cybersecurity podcast for everyone. Ed Heyman (@El_Grillo1) and a mystery guest to talk about “The Great Bewilderment.” We also discuss why boomers are the generation most likely to take privacy and security seriously, and what bare minimum level of cyber awareness everyone should maintain.

    Resources mentioned in this episode (along with other relevant posts not mentioned):

    • The Social Dilemma – The technology that connects us also controls us. (Netflix original film)
    • Survey finds massive gap in awareness of cyberattacks (Summary of survey by Armis, published on ZDNet)
    • Protecting a New Vulnerable Population on the Internet (@Bob Covello – Tripwire)
    • Protecting the New Most Vulnerable Population – The Grandparent Scam (@Bob Covello – Tripwire)
    • Protecting the New Most Vulnerable Population – Subscription Scams (@Bob Covello – Tripwire)
    • Protecting Your Online Privacy: Three Levels of Security (Tripwire)
    • Security Awareness Tip of The Day (SANS)
      • 55 min
    • Nerd Out Security Panel Discussion: EP 14. Reports Galore!
      In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave is joined by some old friends, Joe and Bridget, while they welcome in Amanda Mason to the panel where they discuss the latest series of reports from the FBI, the U.S. Senate, and from across the pond and the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry. They discuss the value of these type of reports, and the lessons that can be learned from the observations. Amanda then shares some of the insight from the January 6th incident from a first-hand view of the situation as it unfolded. After going through the reports and calling out some of the challenges highlighted the panel goes through a rapid fire session with questions ranging from security trends, ransomware (sorry Jen), and what the panel is reading or watching. The reports discussed include:
      Active Shooter Incidents 20-Year Review, 2000-2019 
      Examining the U.S. Capitol Attack: A Review of the Security, Planning, and Response Failures of January 6
      Manchester Arena Inquiry
      Dave Pounder is a Senior Risk Analyst for Gate. Twitter: @dpounder; email: [email protected]
      Joe Levy is the chairman of the International Associate of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Committee. In addition, Joe is the Chief Operating Officer at the Usdan Center for the Creative & Performing Arts. IAVM website https://www.iavm.org/ Venue Safety and Security committee contact information: [email protected]; LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelevy1/    
      Bridget Johnson is the Managing Editor for Homeland Security Today. In addition her contributions on Homeland Security Today (hstoday.us), they are also running a series of webinars (Webinar signups, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/le-only-anti-government-extremists-who-they-are-how-to-combat-them-tickets-144507635227?aff=ebdsoporgprofile). Twitter: @BridgetCJ
      Amanda Mason is currently serving as the Vice President of Intelligence for the Related Companies. Her role is to integrate information from various sources and bridge the gap of cyber threats, national security, local law enforcement, physical security and business intelligence. In her role, she provides threat information and solutions to the various subsidiaries under Related, which include Real Estate, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Hospitality, and International Finance. She is also a reservist currently serving as the Director of Intelligence for the District of Columbia, Air National Guard. With over 24 years of service, Amanda has held various positions in the Intelligence and Special Operations Communities.
      1 hr 2 min
    • The Risk Roundtable: EP 20. The latest security news delivered without remorse.
      The Risk Roundtable crew jumps into summer with a new episode focused on some of the latest security news. Kicking off the episode, the team looks at the latest FBI report on Active Shooters (Active Shooter Incidents 20-Year Review, 2000-2019) and how organizations can integrate this information into their security planning and preparedness. Then they switch over to talk about a threat that grows stronger each month - Ransomware. Jen breaks down the latest ransomware activity and reminds organizations to not go at it alone! Then while Dave is dancing on mute, the risk roulette goes into some topics about opting out of some services that may feel forced, and the upcoming summer season (Fourth of July) and the security precautions organizations need to remember when planning events. Andy then wraps up the episode sharing how much he loved a certain movie that was Dave's favorite book of all time. Dave might have had something....or three minutes....to say something about it.
      Some references from the episode:
      Beer, cheese, fuel, and now meat. What’s next? - Armis 
      Amazon to share your Internet with neighbors on Tuesday - How to opt out
      Gate 15 HEPS
      FBI Active Shooter Resources
      A Study of the Pre-Attack Behaviors of Active Shooters in the United States Between 2000 and 2013
      What’s Your Plan? 
      Additional Links:
      https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwarebytes-news/2021/06/ransomware-to-be-investigated-like-terrorism/
      https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/04/fbi-christopher-wray-cyberattacks-9-11
      https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-250-billion-usd-by-2031/
      https://gate15.global/the-gate-15-interview-ransomware-running-rampant/
      And more.... can be found on the Gate 15 Website blog posts: https://gate15.global/blog/
      46 min
    • The Cybersecurity Evangelist: EP 11 – The ISAC Series – Tribal-ISAC

      My final ISAC segment for TCE was a great discussion with two Steering Committee Members from Tribal-ISAC. Bill Travitz – Director, Office of Information Technology, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and Lee Edberg - IT Cybersecurity Manager for Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

      The overall theme of this episode, and the ISAC series in general - We are stronger together! As Lee said, there is invaluable power in numbers with more tribes fighting the threat landscape together; get involved, get to a meeting, and contribute! Similarly for Bill, it’s about being a good neighbor, and that is a value that tribes already have! We all learn from one another.

      Tribal-ISAC is open to membership for Native American and Alaskan Native tribal government, operations, and enterprises.

      Resources discussed in this episode:

      • TribalHub
      • TribalNet Conference
      • Tribal ISAC
      • MS-ISAC(Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center)
        • 46 min
      • The Gate 15 Interview EP 12. Bryan Ware: Analytics Geek, Emerging Technologies Expert

        In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour talks with Bryan Ware, founder and CEO of Next5 (next5.co), a technology-focused business intelligence and strategic advisory firm. In addition to being a successful entrepreneur, Bryan is a self-described “analytics geek” and emerging technologies expert. He has formerly served as the CEO at Haystax Technology and more recently served at DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as the Assistant Director for the Cybersecurity Division. Bryan on Twitter (@bsware). Bryan on LinkedIn. In the discussion we address: Bryan’s background and his experience in the private sector and at DHS’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) His new project, Next5 Critical and emerging technology and associated concerns Geopolitical and other security challenges Find out what Bryan means when he says “I believe in Liquid Diplomacy?” Here his call to service And more! “I’m most passionate about the critical and emerging technologies that are emerging now and will be most important to our lives, economies, and national security 5+ years from now” Bryan Ware A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include: We discussed Bryan’s new company, Next5. From the website, “Next5 helps leading companies develop, acquire and protect the game-changing technologies of the future. Our research provides a current and expert perspective on critical emerging technologies, global supply chains, and geo-political and economic factors that shape opportunities and risks.” See more, including the Next 5 Technology Matrix, from the link above. Bryan mentioned the quote “software is eating the world,” stated by Marc Andreessen. Read more on that in the Wall Street Journal, Why Software Is Eating The World (20 Aug 2011). We mentioned the Five Eyes partnership, which is the intelligence alliance comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. You can read a little about that from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, here, or on Wikipedia.

        46 min
      • Nerd Out Security Panel Discussion: EP 13. Cannabis ISAO!
        In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave welcomes in Ben Taylor, Executive Director of the Cannabis Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO). Their conversation looked at the evolution of the industry and the needs that an ISAO can provide to help those in the ever-growing Cannabis industry look at threats and develop strategies to protect their customers and organizations. Ben talked through the announcement of the ISAO and the next steps including offerings on their website and social media platforms. Dave and Ben also looked at the challenges that ISAOs face in getting attention and gaining members, but highlighted the value that they bring and the value of information sharing to the overall strength of the industry.
        To learn more about Cannabis ISAO, visit their website: https://cannabisisao.org or check out their social media accounts. Twitter: @CannabisISAO and LinkedIn: @CannabisISAO 
        Ben Taylor is the Executive Director of the Cannabis-ISAO. Ben also serves as a Risk Analyst to several Information Sharing & Analysis Centers, and has previous security and operations experience as an Army Officer as well as working through the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Infrastructure Protection. Ben has also spent several years in marketing and partner development roles within the tourism industry, to include working to promote Cannabis tourism in Oakland, California.
        42 min
      • The Cybersecurity Evangelist: EP 10 – The ISAC Series, REN-ISAC (Part 2)

        TCE continues the chat with REN-ISAC’s Krysten Stevens and Brett Zupan.

        On this episode:

        • We emphasize the importance of relationship building among higher ed and relevant community resources.
        • Discuss the wide and varied landscape of higher ed and research community.
        • We jump up on our soapboxes about how cyber is a cost of doing business, and not “if” but “when” you become a cyber attack victim.
        • We chat REN-ISAC services, such as Security Event System (SES), Peer Assessment Service, and Workshops (again).
        • Krysten brilliantly reminds us of the “trust community” that the ISACs represent.
        • Brett sucks up to Krysten with a nod to the technical operations team; and of course, Krysten couldn’t help but brag on her team too! As it should be. ;-)
        • Brett rounds out our discussion with a masterful shout out to the NCI (National Council of ISACs).

          • REN-ISAC Resources discussed on this episode:

          Peer Assessment Service - https://www.ren-isac.net/public-resources/pas/index.html

          Workshops - https://www.ren-isac.net/public-resources/workshops/index.html

          Security Event System - https://www.ren-isac.net/member-resources/SES.html

          Our Trust Community - https://www.ren-isac.net/what-we-do/index.html

          40 min
        • The Risk Roundtable: EP 19. What becomes of the miscreants?

          A year ago, as the pandemic had taken hold around the world, there was a lot of confusion and uncertainty. And while threats were equally as susceptible to COVID, they ultimately rose to exploit the situation. Now that vaccines are being distributed and the world is slowly reopening, does this change the threat environment? The Risk Roundtable crew discusses this potential, as well as other security matters that individuals and organizations should be on guard for moving into the summer months. Then after the risk roulette discussion, complete with music (thanks Dave), Andy leads the gang in a "get to know you" series of questions.

          Scams: https://www.ftc.gov/coronavirus/scams-consumer-advice

          Combatting Ransomware: https://securityandtechnology.org/ransomwaretaskforce/report/

           


          37 min

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