To The Point - Cybersecurity

On this episode of To the Point Cybersecurity, hosts Jonathan Knepher and Rachael Lyon sit down with Betsy Cooper, founding director of the Aspen Policy Academy and a longtime leader in cybersecurity policy. Betsy brings a wealth of experience from her work at the Aspen Institute, UC Berkeley's Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity, and her time at the Department of Homeland Security.

In this insightful conversation, Betsy discusses the importance of bridging the gap between technologists and policymakers, revealing how the Aspen Policy Academy empowers experts—and everyday citizens—to make a real impact on cyber policy. She shares practical advice for getting involved in civic engagement, details her organization's latest cyber civic engagement initiative, and unpacks some of the biggest policy blind spots facing communities today.

Tune in as the trio explores how AI and cybersecurity are reshaping the threat landscape, what roles individuals and small businesses can play in shaping policy, and why now, more than ever, your voice matters in the digital conversation. Don't miss this engaging episode that's all about making cybersecurity policy accessible, actionable, and inclusive for everyone.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e349

Welcome to a brand new episode of To The Point Cybersecurity, brought to you by Forcepoint! This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dive into a side of cybersecurity that doesn't often get the spotlight: the ever-evolving world of memory, storage, and hardware security. They're joined by JB Baker, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at ScaleFlux—a seasoned expert with more than 20 years of experience at top companies like Intel, Seagate, and LSI.

Coming fresh off the buzz of DEF CON and Black Hat, Rachael and Jonathan kick things off discussing grassroots cyber initiatives, before shifting gears to critical threats like Rowhammer attacks and new vulnerabilities emerging as AI transforms our approach to data and memory architecture. JB unpacks the complexities of error-correcting codes (ECC), new approaches to memory protection, and how open-source, community-driven projects are reshaping data center security.

From quantum computing's impact on the encryption landscape to the ongoing power challenges facing data centers, this episode is packed with insights, real-world examples, and a look at how the future of hardware security will shape everything from AI to edge computing. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, hardware enthusiast, or just curious about the unseen backbone powering our digital world, you won't want to miss this conversation!

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e348

Welcome back to "Forcepoint: To the Point Cybersecurity." In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined by Walter Haydock, founder and CEO of Stackaware. Walter brings a unique perspective from his time in the Marine Corps and Homeland Security, and now leads the charge in AI governance and risk management.

Today's conversation dives deep into the maze of AI regulation, focusing on the newly emerging ISO 42001 standard and what compliance really means for organizations. Walter unpacks the complexities facing companies as they navigate a patchwork of state, national, and international laws—highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by Colorado's groundbreaking AI legislation and Europe's evolving approach.

Tune in as they discuss how to build a solid foundation for digital transformation, the three layers of AI risk, and the importance of transparency and clear policy in responsible AI adoption. If you're a CISO, security professional, or just curious about what the future holds for AI governance and cybersecurity, this episode is packed with practical insights and thought-provoking analysis.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e347

Welcome back to To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast, brought to you by Forcepoint! In this week's episode, co-hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher continue their conversation with Russell Teague, CISO at Fortified Health Security and a contributor to the White House National Cybersecurity Healthcare Strategy. With over three decades of experience spanning healthcare, tech, pharma, and finance, Russell dives deep into the current state of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector.

In this insightful Part 2, the trio unpacks hot topics like the HIPAA Security Rule update, how budget uncertainty is creating decision paralysis for healthcare organizations, and the real-world impact this has on cyber preparedness. Russell discusses the importance—and challenges—of moving toward a secure-by-design approach for medical devices, the complexities of third-party and even fourth- and fifth-party risk, and why building strong vendor relationships and risk management programs has never been more critical.

Looking to the future, they also tackle the role of AI and workforce shortages in healthcare cybersecurity, highlighting how AI could help close the security gap and how new talent—whether from the military, clinics, or other backgrounds—can find a path into this essential field.

If you're interested in where healthcare cybersecurity is heading and want practical advice straight from a top expert, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss. Be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode of To the Point Cybersecurity!

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e346

On this episode of To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast, hosts Rachel Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dive deep into the evolving threat landscape in healthcare cybersecurity with special guest Russell Teague, CSO at Fortified Health Security. With over three decades of experience across sectors like healthcare, pharma, and finance—and as a contributor to the White House National Cybersecurity Healthcare Strategy—Russell brings incredibly valuable insights to the table.

Together, they unpack the most pressing cyber threats facing healthcare organizations today, including ransomware as a service, third-party risks, and the growing impact of AI on both offense and defense. Russell discusses the unique challenges rural and small healthcare providers face, the critical importance of operational resiliency and incident readiness, and why data management remains a top priority in protecting patient information.

Tune in for practical advice, free resources, and expert analysis of what's needed to stay ahead of attackers in one of the world's most targeted industries. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, healthcare leader, or just interested in the intersection of technology and patient care, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e345

Welcome back to the "To The Point Cybersecurity" podcast! After a short hiatus, hosts Rachel Lyon and Jonathan Knepher return with an exciting new episode featuring Greg Hatcher, co-founder of White Knight Labs—dubbed the "Ocean's Eleven of cybersecurity." Greg brings a unique perspective from his days in Army Special Forces and his deep expertise in offensive cybersecurity operations. In this episode, the conversation dives into the world of red teaming, how it differs from traditional penetration testing, the realities of social engineering and physical access exploits, supply chain and AI security threats, and the ever-evolving role of CISOs in defending their organizations. Whether you're curious about insider threats, the challenges of shadow AI, or just want a glimpse into some of the most compelling stories from the front lines of cyber offense, this episode delivers insights, cautionary tales, and actionable advice for organizations looking to stay one step ahead. So sit back, tune in, and get ready to go "to the point" on everything cybersecurity! For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e344

Joining the podcast this week is Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel at Virtru. Mishi shares with us some legal perspective on the privacy discussion including freedom of thought, the right to be forgotten, end-to-end encryption for protecting user data, finding a middle ground between meeting customer privacy demands and complying with legal requirements, getting to a federal privacy regulation, and so much more! You won't want to miss what is a truly spirited and candid conversation – in two parts!

Mishi Choudhary

SVP and General Counsel, Virtru

A technology lawyer with over 17 years of legal experience, Mishi has served as a legal representative for many of the world's most prominent free and open source software developers and distributors, including the Free Software Foundation, Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Linux Foundation, Debian, the Apache Software Foundation, and OpenSSL. At Virtru, she leads all legal and compliance activities, builds internal processes to continue to accelerate growth, helps shape Virtru and open source strategy, and activates global business development efforts.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e343

Joining the podcast this week is Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel at Virtru. Mishi shares with us some legal perspective on the privacy discussion including freedom of thought, the right to be forgotten, end-to-end encryption for protecting user data, finding a middle ground between meeting customer privacy demands and complying with legal requirements, getting to a federal privacy regulation, and so much more! You won't want to miss what is a truly spirited and candid conversation – in two parts!

Mishi Choudhary, SVP and General Counsel, Virtru

A technology lawyer with over 17 years of legal experience, Mishi has served as a legal representative for many of the world's most prominent free and open source software developers and distributors, including the Free Software Foundation, Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Linux Foundation, Debian, the Apache Software Foundation, and OpenSSL. At Virtru, she leads all legal and compliance activities, builds internal processes to continue to accelerate growth, helps shape Virtru and open source strategy, and activates global business development efforts.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e342

Joining the podcast this week is Dmitry Bestuzhev, senior director of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) at Blackberry. He gives Petko an inside look into the key types of CTI and how the insights can be used to build context and determine response in specific circumstances, such as in the recent case of attempted targets at NATO. Dmitry also turns our attention to the risks posed by public charging stations - a ploy dubbed "Juice Jacking."

Dmitry Bestuzhev, Senior Director CTI at BlackBerry

Dmitry Bestuzhev is Senior Director, CTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) at BlackBerry. Prior to BlackBerry, Dmitry was Head of Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team for Latin America, where he oversaw the company's experts' anti-malware development work in the region. Dmitry has more than 20 years of experience in IT security across a wide variety of roles. His field of expertise covers everything from traditional online fraud to targeted high-profile attacks on financial and governmental institutions. His main focus in research is on producing Threat Intelligence reports on financially motivated targeted attacks.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e341

Joining the podcast this week is Dmitry Bestuzhev, senior director of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) at Blackberry. He gives Petko an inside look into the key types of CTI and how the insights can be used to build context and determine response in specific circumstances, such as in the recent case of attempted targets at NATO. Dmitry also turns our attention to the risks posed by public charging stations - a ploy dubbed "Juice Jacking."

Dmitry Bestuzhev, Senior Director CTI at BlackBerry

Dmitry Bestuzhev is Senior Director, CTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) at BlackBerry. Prior to BlackBerry, Dmitry was Head of Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team for Latin America, where he oversaw the company's experts' anti-malware development work in the region. Dmitry has more than 20 years of experience in IT security across a wide variety of roles. His field of expertise covers everything from traditional online fraud to targeted high-profile attacks on financial and governmental institutions. His main focus in research is on producing Threat Intelligence reports on financially motivated targeted attacks.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e340