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In the latest episode of the Nerd Out Security Panel Discussion podcast the gang reviews the election and what didn't happen and how lessons can be learned from that as well as looking at the current state of protests and how faith-based organizations have been on the front lines of support as well as taking up action. Then the panel looks at the current terrorism threat and how that could impact the upcoming holiday season for stores as well as faith-based organizations. In the lightning round, the panel shares pays tribute to the OG Chris Krebs for his handling of the election and dis/misinformation, as well as tackle other topics. Security expert Rob Yandow joins host Dave Pounder, Bridget Johnson and Joe Levy this month!

Joe Levy is the chairman of the International Associate of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Committee. IAVM website https://www.iavm.org/ Venue Safety and Security committee contact information: [email protected]; LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelevy1/  

Rob Yandow is a security expert who is a former police officer and who works with the Faith-Based Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (FB-ISAO) and serves as the Co-Chair of their Business Resilience Group - website: https://faithbased-isao.org. Twitter: @RobYandow

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/o/homeland-security-today-30028526516). Twitter: @BridgetCJ

For this November episode of TCE I’ve decided to take on National Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month, Critical Infrastructure Month, Infrastructure Security Month, whew! Actually, I’ve been almost as overwhelmed with responses from people wanting to be a part of this edition as I am with the litany of names given to this critical observance. That said, this edition/theme is likely to be in three or four parts so we can evangelize as many ISAC’s (and ISAO’s) as we can!

During this episode we get the ISAC party started with discussions from DNG-ISAC and MM-ISAC!

Links to resources and organizations mentioned in this episode:

Infrastructure Security Month https://www.cisa.gov/ismonth

Critical Infrastructure Sectors https://www.cisa.gov/critical-infrastructure-sectors

National Council of ISACs, list of member ISACs https://www.nationalisacs.org/member-isacs

Downstream Natural Gas ISAC https://www.dngisac.com/

The Social Dilemma film https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/

Mining & Metals ISAC http://www.mmisac.org/

Perch Security https://perchsecurity.com/

At long last, and after countless suggestions, the team channels their inner "Rock" and brings Critical Infrastructure back to the Risk Roundtable. After discussing Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month and some of the key threats facing critical infrastructures. Andy then guides the team through some quick hits including Jorhena's appreciation for November also serving as Gratitude Month, or Dave Pounder Appreciation Month, Dave encouraging us to consider Security Mindfulness and Jen making sure we didn't forget any of the many threats facing Critical Infrastructure. And even though this was generally an "election free" podcast, be sure to catch Jorhena as she talked about election misinformation issues on Good Morning DC - link to follow. Plus someone is a little sensitive about Spookley the Square Pumpkin. 

Critical Infrastructure and Resilience Month: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/proclamation-critical-infrastructure-security-resilience-month-2020/ 

CISA Critical Infrastructure Security Reslience Guide: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Guide-Critical-Infrastructure-Security-Resilience-110819-508v2.pdf 

Media in Disasters and Emergencies: Social Media Working Group for Emergency Services and Disaster Management: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/SMWG_Countering-False-Info-Social-Media-Disasters-Emergencies_Mar2018-508.pdf

Andy's Election Blog - Elections Perspective: On November 4th, let us stand together as Americans: https://gate15.global/elections-perspective-on-november-4th-let-us-stand-together-as-americans/

The Nerd Out Security Panel tackles the latest terrorist incidents in France as well as the disrupted plot in Michigan. There are a lot of valuable lessons learned from these incidents, as well as the recent revelations from the 2017 Manchester concert bombing. The group then goes rapid fire through some security topics to include concerns through the end of the year, security issues we may not be talking about, Edward Snowden, Magnum PI, Spencer for Hire and more.  Joe Levy is the chairman of the International Associate of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Committee. IAVM website https://www.iavm.org/ Venue Safety and Security committee contact information: [email protected]; LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelevy1/  Travis Moran is the Vice President of Operations at Welund North America. Twitter: @dronin_on; email: [email protected]   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/o/homeland-security-today-30028526516). Twitter: @BridgetCJ

Shay Trembley, Information Security Manager of South Blount Utility District, and I finish up the remaining 4 "P's of Basic Cybersecurity" - a timely topic in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM). We address passwords, privacy, patching, and protection, and include several of our personal favorite resources for cybersecurity awareness for everyone. Shay's final tip: she encourages everyone to speak up and share information. The more everyone shares information about the cyber threats and risks, or even suspected threats and risks, the better we will all be informed and #BeCyberSmart.

In recognition of NCSAM, we individually listed a ton of resources to help businesses and individuals to #BeCyberSmart:

https://staysafeonline.org/, including National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and other NCSA resources

https://www.sba.gov/

https://www.cisa.gov/

https://www.cisa.gov/information-sharing-and-awareness(for more on Information Sharing and Analysis Centers)

https://krebsonsecurity.com/

https://paper.li/gate15#/

https://www.sans.org/security-awareness-training/ouch-newsletter

https://cybercrimesupport.org/

https://fraudsupport.org/

https://cyberreadinessinstitute.org/

https://www.idtheftcenter.org/

https://haveibeenpwned.com/

https://www.ic3.gov/

https://stopthinkconnect.org/

Andy, Jen, Jorhena and Dave go through a plethora of security topics as they introduce the "Opening Shot", before digging deep into some trends they have noted across industries to include the ever present cyber threats (hello ransomware), and social media threats, as well as touching on the upcoming elections. Then the team gets personal and talks about some of the things that have kept them busy over the past couple of months to include Jorhena's upcoming publication! Some references that were dropped during the pod: 

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM): https://www.cisa.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month 

https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/

https://staysafeonline.org/cybersecurity-awareness-month/champions/view-all/

https://www.cisa.gov/national-cyber-security-awareness-month

https://www.shodan.io/

Black Hills Information Security: Backdoors and Breaches Incident Response Game: https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/projects/backdoorsandbreaches/

FBI Social Media Threat Movie - The Nevernight Connection: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/counterintelligence/the-china-threat/clearance-holders-targeted-on-social-media-nevernight-connection 

On this month's Nerd Out! Security Panel Discussion, Dave Pounder hosts Joe Levy, Bridget Johnson and Travis Moran to talk about venue security and what it means in the coming months with the upcoming election and various outdoor events. The group also talks about drones, wildfires, and touches on National Insider Threat Awareness Month (https://www.cdse.edu/itawareness/index.html#0). Joe Levy is the chairman of the International Associate of Venue Managers (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Committee. IAVM website https://www.iavm.org/ Venue Safety and Security committee contact information: [email protected] LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelevy1/ Travis Moran is the Vice President of Operations at Welund North America. Twitter: @dronin_on  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/o/homeland-security-today-30028526516). Twitter: @BridgetCJ

I am joined by Shay Trembley on the third episode of The Cybersecurity Evangelist (TCE). Shay and I discuss practical tips to the question “Am I doing enough?” We begin our chat with a very real-world incident that nearly cost a small-town water utility $3.2M in fraudulent wire transfers. Then we make a quick nod to two very “human-oriented” awareness initiatives before wading in to what I am calling on this episode, “the 5 P’s of basic cybersecurity” to help make sure you ARE doing enough!

Resources discussed on this episode:

KnowBe4

Mac Help for Mom (the content has not been updated in awhile, but is still useful for “mom” ;-) )

National Insider Threat Awareness Month

National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Sun Tzu’s The Art of War

- For more discussion on The Art of War and cybersecurity, you might enjoy this post, Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’ for Cybersecurity