Vancord CyberSound

As our cars become more intelligent and more connected, it is essential to consider the security risks of their connectivity. 

While automotive hacking isn't new, do we need to worry as autonomous cars become more popular on the market? In this week's episode of CyberSound, Jason, Paul, and Matt discuss the signs of automotive hacking and the risks it may pose to our vehicles. 

The center of cybersecurity conversations has revolved around Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Maybe the better question should be, "Do you need AI in your security products?" 

This week, we discuss the basics of AI, how it can work with cybersecurity, and is it a silver bullet solution. Join Jason as he speaks with Vancord Senior Security Engineers Matt Fusaro and Steve Maresca.

Phishing scams are back with a vengeance. With their redux comes a new set of tricks designed to make your life difficult. On this episode of CyberSound, Jason chats about the latest threat actor tactics making the rounds with Randy Pargman, vice president of threat hunting and counterintelligence services at Binary Defense, and Matt Fusaro, senior security engineer with Vancord.

Business continuity during a cybersecurity incident is more than just having a plan in place. It is about leadership—acting as a "human firewall" that can communicate internally and externally effectively. On episode 15 of CyberSound, Jason and Paul sit down with Fred Kass, Associate CIO of Trinity College, to discuss what leadership looks like during incident response. 

Aligning to a specific cybersecurity standard or blueprint for your ruling guide for compliance provides value and credibility to your organization. Meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements is a conduit to improving your business. Join Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca in a conversation with Carrie Bonin, a Cybersecurity consultant, in our latest episode about security standards and compliance requirements. 

Here is a chilling statistic: 40% of elementary school kids have already chatted with a stranger online! Episode 13 of our CyberSound podcast, created in the alignment with October CyberSecurity Month, features guest expert Patrick Craven, Director of (ISC)2, non-profit center for CyberSafety, in a discussion about how to keep children and families safe online. 

Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Whether you’ve obtained your skills through a college degree program, through earned certifications, or you are entirely self-taught, CyberSecurity is an outstanding career choice for people who are curious. And now is a great time to start your career path or continue your career trajectory in this highly specialized field. Tune in now to podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca, along with special guest Michael Grande President of TBNG Inc., as they discuss options you may not have known existed. 

Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Called the scourge of the internet, phishing is a nefarious attempt to steal your sensitive data. In this episode, CyberSound podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca define phishing techniques and provide some critical-thinking suggestions to help you evaluate the validity of suspicious messages. Listen in as they help you protect yourself from attackers getting your credentials. 

Whether you work on a Mac or a PC, cybersecurity is a primary concern for all, especially with so many of us working remotely where company security measures may not be as effective. Listen in for some common misconceptions that might surprise you.

This episode was created in alignment with October Cyber Security Month. In part one of this two part series, podcasters Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca talk candidly about security essentials for every business. Jason and Steve share a critical laundry list of elements that, based on their collective experience in Incident Response, cause about 90% of the issues that result in data compromise.