Task Force 7 Cyber Security Radio: Recent Episodes
George Rettas
Task Force 7 Radio is the Voice of Cyber Security around the globe. We feature up to date insights and analysis by preeminent cyber security professionals on the most important cyber security issues affecting your life today. Although the world of cyber security can be complex, our focus is to explain highly technical subject matter in non-technical terms. We cover topics that are of vital interest to the cyber security expert yet also will appeal to the novice interested in learning more about cyber security and new threats affecting the social, political, business, and economic concerns of our world. We explore a wide range of controversial issues that you won’t want to miss each week. Task Force 7 Radio is broadcast live every Monday at 8 PM Eastern Time, 5 PM Pacific Time, on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.
Founder and CEO of Salem Cyber Jon Bagg joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #216 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss what it is like to be a first year startup, his lessons learned from RSA, and how Salem Cyber was founded. Jon also mentions how the Artificial Intelligence market could become easier to navigate as more companies who are using AI as a buzzword begin to stop marketing AI as a differentiator and companies create more AI review boards. All this and much more on Episode # 214 of Task Force 7 Radio.
CEO and Co-Founder of Reversing Labs Mario Vuksan joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #215 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss how Reversing Labs acts as an X-Ray into your software to protect your software supply chain. He discussed how current global events have opened people eyes to re-evaluate their security practices and how that analysis is creating human resource challenges and opportunities in the cyber security industry. Mario also shared his goals for the RSA conference this week. We finished the show with Mario sharing his advice to first time technical founders. All this and much more on Episode #215 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Executive Vice President of Q6 Cyber, Mr. Robert Villanueva joins host George Rettas to break down the current trends in Cyber Crime. The pair unpack the reasons for an increase in Cyber Crime over the last few years, how the Covid Pandemic has influenced Cyber Crime trends, and what Mr. Villanueva is seeing on the underground forums in the Deep Dark Web. Mr. Villanueva talks about how Eurasian malware development has affected cybercrime, if Account Takeovers are still prevalent, and how serious threat actors are still recruiting money mules to launder illicit funds. The pair also cover ransomware, cryptocurrencies, and what the best ways for our listeners to avoid being a victim of cyber crime. All this and much, much more on Episode #203 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Chief Product Officer of Strike Ready Anurag Gurtu joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #214 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss how Artificial Intelligence and StrikeReady's digital assistant is solving the cyber security talent shortage. We also discussed threat management and how the integrations of so many security domains practitioners, technologies, and processes all need to be working together seamlessly to accomplish a true impact. We finished the show with Anurag sharing lessons learned on starting a company. All this and much more on Episode #214 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Cyber Security investor and entrepreneur Joe Loomis joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #212 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his lessons learned in growing and investing in cyber security companies. Mr. Loomis shared his perspective on where the cyber security market is today as well as how communication and psychology are critical for entrepreneurs. We finished the show with Mr. Loomis sharing his thoughts on leadership and the importance of team culture. All this and much more on Episode #212 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Vice President of Market Insights at Tenable, Mr. Gavin Millard joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #213 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the past, present and future of Vulnerability Management. He also talked about the impact that ransomware has had on vulnerability management, and how Hollywood Vulnerabilities influences business resource prioritization instead of a threat based approach. We finished up the show with Mr. Millard giving his perspective advice to CISO's and up and coming practitioners. All this and much more on Episode #213 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Co-Founder of AppNovi, Mr. Ethan Smart joins Host George Rettas on Episode #208 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he got his start in the Cyber Security business, what it's like to work in the industry without a degree, and how important certifications are when finding a job. He also details how he bootstrapped his own Cyber Security company, what motivated him to become an entrepreneur, and how important running Cyber Security internally is for his own startup. All this and much more on Episode #208 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of GroupSense, Mr. Kurtis Minder joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #209 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he became a Ransomware Negotiator, lessons learned from those negotiations, and how empathy has helped him in those negotiations. He talked about the importance of running a business that starts with focusing on customer desired outcomes and how small businesses need cyber security resources. We finished the show discussing how cyber criminals may be shifting their focus during the Russia/Ukraine conflict. All this and much more on Episode #209 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chief Information Officer of Ciena Craig Williams joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #190 of Task Force 7 radio to discuss how taking risks in his career has paid off and the importance of focusing on the gift in your interactions. Craig also discussed how he builds organizations around PHD's (Passion, Heart, Drive) and how he challenges his leaders to think big. We ended the show with Craig giving his CIO/CISO perspective on the future of the CISO role and how CIO's and CISO's should be interacting. All this and much more on Episode # 190 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Cyber Security investor and entrepreneur Joe Loomis joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #212 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his lessons learned in growing and investing in cyber security companies. Mr. Loomis shared his perspective on where the cyber security market is today as well as how communication and psychology are critical for entrepreneurs. We finished the show with Mr. Loomis sharing his thoughts on leadership and the importance of team culture. All this and much more on Episode #212 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Cyber Security investor and entrepreneur Joe Loomis joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #212 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his lessons learned in growing and investing in cyber security companies. Mr. Loomis shared his perspective on where the cyber security market is today as well as how communication and psychology are critical for entrepreneurs. We finished the show with Mr. Loomis sharing his thoughts on leadership and the importance of team culture. All this and much more on Episode #212 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chief Analytics Officer of X-Analytics, Bob Vescio joins co-host Andy Bonillo to share his perspective on how executives can understand and demystify system cyber risk. We discussed the four risk treatment options for any risk and we unpacked embracing diversity as a countermeasure and how you should never rely on one mitigating control. Vescio finished up the show talking about the importance of understanding loss ratio, meaning the expected loss of cyber over revenue. All this and much, much more on Episode #205 of Task Force 7 Radio!
The Senior Vice President of Flashpoint Tom Hofmann joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #210 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about what has been learned about Russian government affiliation with ransomware criminal groups. We also talk about the current state of destructive malware in use and how the Conti ransomware group had many of their internal communications dumped online. Hofmann gave his opinion as to what could trigger direct state cyber operations between NATO member countries and Russia. We finished the show with Mr. Hofmann sharing his thoughts on what happens after the shooting war comes to an end. All this and much more on Episode #210 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of GroupSense, Mr. Kurtis Minder joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #209 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he became a Ransomware Negotiator, lessons learned from those negotiations, and how empathy has helped him in those negotiations. He talked about the importance of running a business that starts with focusing on customer desired outcomes and how small businesses need cyber security resources. We finished the show discussing how cyber criminals may be shifting their focus during the Russia/Ukraine conflict. All this and much more on Episode #209 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of GroupSense, Mr. Kurtis Minder joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #209 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he became a Ransomware Negotiator, lessons learned from those negotiations, and how empathy has helped him in those negotiations. He talked about the importance of running a business that starts with focusing on customer desired outcomes and how small businesses need cyber security resources. We finished the show discussing how cyber criminals may be shifting their focus during the Russia/Ukraine conflict. All this and much more on Episode #209 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Co-Founder of AppNovi, Mr. Ethan Smart joins Host George Rettas on Episode #208 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he got his start in the Cyber Security business, what it's like to work in the industry without a degree, and how important certifications are when finding a job. He also details how he bootstrapped his own Cyber Security company, what motivated him to become an entrepreneur, and how important running Cyber Security internally is for his own startup. All this and much more on Episode #208 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Co-Founder of AppNovi, Mr. Ethan Smart joins Host George Rettas on Episode #208 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he got his start in the Cyber Security business, what it's like to work in the industry without a degree, and how important certifications are when finding a job. He also details how he bootstrapped his own Cyber Security company, what motivated him to become an entrepreneur, and how important running Cyber Security internally is for his own startup. All this and much more on Episode #208 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Chief Technology Officer of Inquest, Pedram Amini joins host George Rettas on Episode #192 of Task Force Radio to talk about the recent high profile ransomware attacks, why ransomware attacks are so successful, both from an attacker perspective and the practitioner's perspective, and he also breaks down what companies can do to harden then security postures against these types of the attacks. Amini also broke down the Trystero Project and his passion for research and development into the most recent malware tactics the bad guys are using. All this and much, much more on Episode #192 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chief Technology Officer of ZeroFox Mike Price joined co-host Andy Bonillo to talk about the use of artificial intelligence in cyber security. Mr. Price also explains the difference between the dark web and the criminal underground, and the emerging threat landscape and the importance of digital risk protection. We finished up the show Mike giving his perspective on the impacts of the Log4J vulnerability. All this and much much more, on Episode #207 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chief Analytics Officer of X-Analytics, Bob Vescio joins co-host Andy Bonillo to share his perspective on how executives can understand and demystify system cyber risk. We discussed the four risk treatment options for any risk and we unpacked embracing diversity as a countermeasure and how you should never rely on one mitigating control. Vescio finished up the show talking about the importance of understanding loss ratio, meaning the expected loss of cyber over revenue. All this and much, much more on Episode #205 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Chief Analytics Officer of X-Analytics, Bob Vescio joins co-host Andy Bonillo to share his perspective on how executives can understand and demystify system cyber risk. We discussed the four risk treatment options for any risk and we unpacked embracing diversity as a countermeasure and how you should never rely on one mitigating control. Vescio finished up the show talking about the importance of understanding loss ratio, meaning the expected loss of cyber over revenue. All this and much, much more on Episode #205 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Co-CEO and Deputy Board Chair of K2 Integrity, Mr. Jeremy Kroll joins co-host Andy Bonillo to discuss how CEO's are re-imagining risk management as we move into the next wave of the ongoing health crisis. They dived into the importance of empowering CEO's and board members to understand Cyber Security in a business context to make sound investments, as well as understanding how the geo-political and policy landscapes impact your business. Mr. Kroll finished up the show with his perspective on the future of cryptocurrencies and how to manage the risks. All this and much, much more on Episode #204 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Executive Vice President of Q6 Cyber, Mr. Robert Villanueva joins host George Rettas to break down the current trends in Cyber Crime. The pair unpack the reasons for an increase in Cyber Crime over the last few years, how the Covid Pandemic has influenced Cyber Crime trends, and what Mr. Villanueva is seeing on the underground forums in the Deep Dark Web. Mr. Villanueva talks about how Eurasian malware development has affected cybercrime, if Account Takeovers are still prevalent, and how serious threat actors are still recruiting money mules to launder illicit funds. The pair also cover ransomware, cryptocurrencies, and what the best ways for our listeners to avoid being a victim of cyber crime. All this and much, much more on Episode #203 of Task Force 7 Radio!
The Chief Technology Officer of Inquest, Pedram Amini joins host George Rettas on Episode #192 of Task Force Radio to talk about the recent high profile ransomware attacks, why ransomware attacks are so successful, both from an attacker perspective and the practitioner's perspective, and he also breaks down what companies can do to harden then security postures against these types of the attacks. Amini also broke down the Trystero Project and his passion for research and development into the most recent malware tactics the bad guys are using. All this and much, much more on Episode #192 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Financial Sector CISO Raj Badhwar joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #202 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss how to mitigate exposure of the Log4J vulnerability. Raj discusses the importance of zero trust implementations, API security, and good security hygiene to help your organization manage the risk of ransomware and vulnerabilities like Log4J. We ended the show with Raj talking about his recently authored books, the one book he is currently authoring, and his advice to security executives to manage up and down. All this and much more on Episode #202 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Vice President of IT Business Applications for Ciena Hasan Talukdar joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #201 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss the future of collaboration technologies. Hasan shared his experiences in deploying immersive collaboration solutions, as well as driving technology adoption and augmenting business processes through various virtual environment use cases. We also discussed the future security challenges of managing a virtual identity in the metaverse. We ended the show with Hasan giving advice on leadership and how to manage teams remotely. All this and much more on Episode #201 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chief Information Officer of Ciena Craig Williams joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #190 of Task Force 7 radio to discuss how taking risks in his career has paid off and the importance of focusing on the gift in your interactions. Craig also discussed how he builds organizations around PHD's (Passion, Heart, Drive) and how he challenges his leaders to think big. We ended the show with Craig giving his CIO/CISO perspective on the future of the CISO role and how CIO's and CISO's should be interacting. All this and much more on Episode # 190 of Task Force 7 Radio.
David Sockol, President and CEO of Emagined Security appears on Episode #193 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how the CISO role has changed, how CISO's should be planning for the future, how CISO's create and implement strategic plans, and he gives CISO's the important advice they need when talking to boards.
David also breaks down how CISO's can be effective when managing to budgets, how they should manage the risk appetite of the board, how they should move forward with realistic budgets, and what real information security goals look like in the planning process.
Don't miss the President and CEO of Emgained Security, David Sockol on Episode #193 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Managing Partner of Delve Risk Anthony Johnson joins co-host Andy Bonillo to discuss the current state of cyber security sales. Anthony dives deep into both sides of the table to help the CISO understand the world of the salesperson and to enable the salesperson to successfully engage with security executives. Anthony also shared his perspective on the CISO role, the difference between a big C and a little C in the CISO title. We finished up the show with Anthony sharing how he decided to leave his enterprise cyber security executive role to become an entrepreneur and his advice for those looking to start a business. All this and much much more on Episode #196 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chief Security Architect Rich Wickersham rejoins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #169 of Task Force Radio to provide insights on making the move to the cloud securely, the importance of threat modeling, and the importance of architecture patterns to understand what is normal. Rich also discusses how misconfigurations are the greatest threats to the cloud, as well as providing his perspective on the Solarwinds breach and supply chain risk. All this and much, much more on Episode #169 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Director of Cyber Risk Management at Ciena Corporation Becky Reggero joins co-host Andy Bonillo to discuss how to change and evolve the third party risk management assessment process. Becky talks about how the enterprises are placing bets that they do not and the parallels between TPRM and cyber insurance underwriting. We also discussed the importance of taking risks in your career and how risk management should be a business enabler. All this and much much more on Episode #195 of Task Force 7 Radio.
David Sockol, President and CEO of Emagined Security appears on Episode #193 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how the CISO role has changed, how CISO's should be planning for the future, how CISO's create and implement strategic plans, and he gives CISO's the important advice they need when talking to boards.
David also breaks down how CISO's can be effective when managing to budgets, how they should manage the risk appetite of the board, how they should move forward with realistic budgets, and what real information security goals look like in the planning process.
Don't miss the President and CEO of Emgained Security, David Sockol on Episode #193 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Ariel Evans, the CEO of Cyber Innovative Technologies and the Founder of Cyber Intelligence 4U appears on Episode #155 to unpack the complexities of Cyber Risk in a way that only she can. We ask Evans what she thinks companies need to change to increase their cyber resiliency, how digital assets are used, how she thinks about Cyber Resiliency, and why companies should use a digital asset approach to assessing risk. Evans also talks about how she put together one of the most popular cyber security educational curriculums in the world, and how you can take advantage of it to further your career. All this and much, much more on Episode #155 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Renowned Global CISO and Privacy Officer Dr. Rebecca Wynn joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #168 of Task Force Radio to provide insights on global trust, the importance of wellbeing, and a recap of privacy month. Dr. Wynn also discusses her perspective on communicating to boards, the importance of efficiency and ROI metrics, as well as the importance of focusing on making sure a hacker does not ride the rails of a third party into your network. All this and much, much more on Episode #168 of Task Force 7 Radio...
The Chief Technology Officer of Inquest, Pedram Amini joins host George Rettas on Episode #192 of Task Force Radio to talk about the recent high profile ransomware attacks, why ransomware attacks are so successful, both from an attacker perspective and the practitioner's perspective, and he also breaks down what companies can do to harden then security postures against these types of the attacks. Amini also broke down the Trystero Project and his passion for research and development into the most recent malware tactics the bad guys are using. All this and much, much more on Episode #192 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Former CISA Director of Cyber Security, and current Founder and CEO of Next 5, Bryan Ware joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #182 to provide his perspective on recent cyber events and the new Executive Order issued by the Biden Administration. Mr. Ware also gave his thoughts on how he is advising the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Cyber Security over the next 5 years, and how CISA's role has evolved. We wrapped up the show with Bryan providing his perspective on lessons learned from serving in both the public sector and private sector. All this and much much more on Episode #182 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Department of the Navy Principal Cyber Advisor Chris Cleary joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #191 of Task Force 7 radio to discuss the current challenges in public and private partnerships and how each side needs to understand the requirements to make the sharing valuable. Chris also discussed how we are still at Cyberwar and we are competing at the same time. We ended the show with Chris sharing his perspective and advice for those who are transitioning to and from government to the private sector. All this and much more on Episode # 191 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chief Information Officer of Ciena Craig Williams joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #190 of Task Force 7 radio to discuss how taking risks in his career has paid off and the importance of focusing on the gift in your interactions. Craig also discussed how he builds organizations around PHD's (Passion, Heart, Drive) and how he challenges his leaders to think big. We ended the show with Craig giving his CIO/CISO perspective on the future of the CISO role and how CIO's and CISO's should be interacting. All this and much more on Episode # 190 of Task Force 7 Radio.
CEO and Founder of Hubble Tom Parker joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #189 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss one of the greatest enterprise challenges of asset inventory and the emerging market of technology asset intelligence. Tom shares his journey into cybersecurity from gaming critic to CEO. We talked about the recent ransomware attacks that have raised questions about security mandates, regulations for businesses, and his perspective on the Biden Administration's Executive Order. We ended the show with Tom talking about how the investment community has a responsibility to ensure their portfolio products factor in security upfront and that security is accounted for in the funding request. All this and much more on Episode #189 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Former Senior Cyber Security Advisor to the SEC Chair Chris Hetner joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #188 of Task Force 7 radio to discuss the ever widening gap between the boardroom and the CISO. Chris shares his journey on how he lifted himself from the streets of the Bronx to advising the corporate boardroom. We discussed the heightened expectations from the board, risk management and regulatory community, as well as what CISO's should be doing to prepare for the future. We ended the show with Chris reminding everyone to continue to focus on the basic cyber hygiene while we are building this next generation of cyber security communications and reporting. He also gave his advice to new practitioners entering the cyber risk industry. All this and much more on Episode # 188 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Renown Global CISO and Privacy Officer Dr. Rebecca Wynn rejoins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #187 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss the ever changing role of the CISO and how burnout is hitting the Cyber Security industry hard. Dr. Wynn emphasized the importance of recovery, mental health, and for leaders to have people as their number one operating priority. Dr. Wynn also discussed how companies are still trying to figure out how the CISO fits into their business and how they struggle to know how to measure the CISO's success. Dr. Wynn gave a privacy update that shed light on GDPR - Australian Privacy Principles, EU-US Ireland Privacy Shield, and CCPA - Global Privacy Control. We ended the show with Dr. Wynn giving her perspective on future trends which included Self-Adaptive security, Privacy Enhancing Technologies, Invisible Computing, and the AI regulatory framework. All this and much more on Episode # 187 of Task Force 7 Radio!
CEO and co-founder of Abnormal Security Evan Reiser joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #186 of Task Force 7 radio to discuss his career journey and his perspective on lessons learned in each stage of his company's growth. We also discussed how and why Business Email Compromise is cybercrime's most lucrative attack type and what companies can do to fight against it. Reiser also weighed in on the future of artificial intelligence and enterprise software, and finished with his advice for new entrepreneurs. All this and much more on Episode # 186 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer Chris Kirsch joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #185 of Task Force 7 Radio to share his perspective on why companies have historically struggled solving the asset inventory problem and the unique approach Rumble is taking to solve it. Chris also shared his journey with HD Moore that led them to start Rumble. We finished up the show with Chris sharing his advice for new entrepreneurs and early career cyber security practitioners. All this and much, much more on Episode #185 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Vice President of Government & Public Affairs at Cox Communications, Nneka Chiazor joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #174 of Task Force 7 Radio to share her passion of empowering women who are experiencing hope outages. Nneka also discusses the impact on constant communications during the pandemic and the negative impact on psychological well being and how we've added psychological safety to corporate business continuity plans. We finished up the show discussing diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity and scratched the surface on neurodiversity. All this and much, much more on Episode #174 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Co-Founder and CEO of Sevco Security J.J. Guy joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #184 to remind everyone that compromise is inevitable and that we need to get back to the basics. J.J. dives into how the lack of IT hygiene is at the core of many of the cyber security problems we face today and the latest trend of CISO's getting tasked with running IT Operations. He also talks about the genesis of NIST CSF and how it was influenced by the US Air Force phrase protection, detection and response. We end the show with J.J. giving his advice to those who are transitioning from the government. All this and much much more on Episode #184 of Task Force 7 Radio.
President and CEO of X-Analytics John Frazzini joins co-host Andy Bonillo to discuss the latest in how cyber economics is being applied to supply chain risk management. Mr. Frazzini talked about how Boards of Directors will soon be putting pressure on CISO's to drive the cyber economic conversation in an effort to help CISO's be a part of the business conversation. Frazzini is also predicting that Zero Trust architecture could eliminate many security products and that a Cyber Security day of reckoning is coming. All this and much much more on Episode #183 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Former CISA Director of Cyber Security, and current Founder and CEO of Next 5, Bryan Ware joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #182 to provide his perspective on recent cyber events and the new Executive Order issued by the Biden Administration. Mr. Ware also gave his thoughts on how he is advising the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Cyber Security over the next 5 years, and how CISA's role has evolved. We wrapped up the show with Bryan providing his perspective on lessons learned from serving in both the public sector and private sector. All this and much much more on Episode #182 of Task Force 7 Radio.
One of the most respected Cyber Security Professionals in the world and Former CISO of Mass Mutual, Aetna, KPMG, DTCC, and American Express, Mr. James Routh appears on Episode #179 of Task Force 7 Radio to break down what companies should be doing to defend themselves against supply chain attacks and how CISO's should be thinking about their DevOps programs moving forward. Mr. Routh also gives his thoughts on how the new U.S. administration should shape Cyber Security Policy and if the newly announced sanctions against Russia went far enough to be a successful deterrent against future attacks. We wrap up the third segment of the show getting his thoughts on the Cyber Security job market and the talent war, as Mr. Routh breaks down what employee retention should really look like.
Cyber Security Consultant for F-Secure, Jason Johnson joins TF7 Radio Host George Rettas to break down the use of Artificial Intelligence in the Cyber Security Industry. Johnson unpacks the practical real world applications of AI being used in the security tools right now, and explains what the risks are in using AI in your security stack. Johnson talks about how organizations can manage and mitigate AI risks, what separates valuable AI products through all the buzz words being tossed around, and even how threat actors are using AI to automate their attacks. All this and much more on Episode #181 of Task Force 7 Radio.
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Former Department of Justice Prosecutor Erez Liebermann joins co-host Andy Bonillo to discuss his path as a Federal Prosecutor and provides insights into some of the prolific cases that he prosecuted over his career. Erez gives his perspective into what life was like as a Federal Prosecutor and as a Corporate lawyer. He discusses the key to success in either role as having the working partnerships with the federal agents and the CISO's he worked with in each role. Erez also talks about how cyber crime investigations are marathons that take years to complete as you need to merge a cybercriminals online identity with their real world identity. Basically, how these cases are not solved like the public thinks because they are so used to watching Law and Order. We wrap up the third segment of the show getting his thoughts on advising early career law students on the benefits of public service.
One of the most respected Cyber Security Professionals in the world and Former CISO of Mass Mutual, Aetna, KPMG, DTCC, and American Express, Mr. James Routh appears on Episode #179 of Task Force 7 Radio to break down what companies should be doing to defend themselves against supply chain attacks and how CISO's should be thinking about their DevOps programs moving forward. Mr. Routh also gives his thoughts on how the new U.S. administration should shape Cyber Security Policy and if the newly announced sanctions against Russia went far enough to be a successful deterrent against future attacks. We wrap up the third segment of the show getting his thoughts on the Cyber Security job market and the talent war, as Mr. Routh breaks down what employee retention should really look like.
The CEO of Kenna Security, Mr. Karim Toubba, appears on Task Force 7 Radio to unpack the state of vulnerability management in the Cyber Security industry. Mr. Toubba breaks down how risk based vulnerability management has transformed how efficient and effective companies are in responding to critical vulnerabilities. He also discusses what winning looks like in the VM space, as well as how important it is to operationalize your vulnerability management program to promote standardization and consistency amongst various IT Teams. Toubba wraps up by explaining the importance of data science in making critical business decisions and what those CVSS scores really mean. Don't miss one of our most educational episodes ever on Episode #178 of Task Force 7 Radio...
AppGates SVP of Global Channels and Alliances Tina Gravel joins co-host Andy Bonillo to discuss her journey in tech and cyber security. She talks about her passion of getting more women in cyber security how and we can improve the talent supply chain. Tina also talks about zero trust and how organizations can leverage technologies and processes they already have to begin the zero trust journey and not make companies feel like they are boiling the ocean. We finished up the show with Tina sharing her personal battle of depression as a result of the pandemic and how she hoped to help others by contributing a chapter in the book Leading Through the Pandemic. All this and much much more in Episode #177 of TaskForce 7 Radio.
General Manager of the Americas for Findings.co David Raviv joins co-host Andy Bonillo to discuss how people are getting hired for jobs they have done and not the job they want. David also unpacked the challenges in Third Party Risk and how the network effect could be the answer. We finished up the show by David sharing his opinion on the future of the cybersecurity industry and how companies will protect themselves. All this and much much more on Episode #176 of TaskForce Radio.
Former Executive Vice President of Verizon Communications and Co-Chair of the NYU Center for Cyber Security Mr. Randy Milch joins co-host Andy Bonillo to discuss how NYU is breaking down legal and technical silos to develop a more informed cybersecurity, risk and legal workforce. Randy also gives an overview of his recent LawFare Blog Post titled What's Good for Litigation Isn't Necessarily Good for Cybersecurity and how there is a need for a post breach cybersecurity privilege and the traction it is getting. We finished up the show with Randy sharing his career advice and why it's important to take risks in your career. All this and much much more on Episode #175 of TaskForce Radio.
Vice President of Government & Public Affairs at Cox Communications, Nneka Chiazor joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #174 of Task Force 7 Radio to share her passion of empowering women who are experiencing hope outages. Nneka also discusses the impact on constant communications during the pandemic and the negative impact on psychological well being and how we've added psychological safety to corporate business continuity plans. We finished up the show discussing diversity and inclusion in cybersecurity and scratched the surface on neurodiversity. All this and much, much more on Episode #174 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Retired Cyber Investigator Dave Ostertag joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #173 of Task Force 7 Radio to provide his perspective on the beginning of the data breach investigations era. Dave describes when the first payment data compromise happened and how that set the stage for future investigations, fraud analytics, standards, and investigatory tactics. Mr. Ostertag also highlights how things don't change and we can predict future attacks based on the past, especially in the national security arena. The pair wrap up the show with a call to action to those fighting the good cyber fight to share what they know with each other. All this and much, much more on Episode #173 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Director of Security Operations for Online Business Systems Alain Espinosa rejoins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #172 of Task Force 7 Radio to provide his perspective on cyber resiliency during the pandemic and the recent weather events in Texas. Mr. Espinosa also discusses his perspective on the future of Security Operations and cybersecurity talent post COVID-19. Alain also provided his advice for new practitioners entering the cybersecurity market, and the opportunities that have opened up for practitioners that don't live in hot job markets. All this and much, much more on Episode #172 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Co-hosts George Rettas and Andy Bonillo unpack the impact of Covid on the Cyber Security industry and how leaders have had to adjust to remote work environments. The pair also discusses the dangers of ransomeware and how recent attacks have shown a complete disregard for human life. They also break down how the insider threat has evolved during the pandemic and how the remote workforce has presented new challenges to CISO's throughout the industry. They wrap up the show with a discussion on how the new U.S. Administration plans to increase cyber security spending by 30% and if private organizations will continue to follow suit.
President and CEO of SSIC John Frazzini joins co-host Andy Bonillo of Task Force 7 Radio to provide insights into how the cyber industry is leveraging financial analytics to manage cyber risk. Mr. Frazzini also discusses how the analyst community, private sector, and government all have momentum in the cyber risk financial analytics arena that will lead to more adoption. John also touched on the leadership techniques that have enabled him to drive startup success, the importance of being on the team as a leader and inspiring people. All this and much, much more on Episode #170 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chief Security Architect Rich Wickersham rejoins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #169 of Task Force Radio to provide insights on making the move to the cloud securely, the importance of threat modeling, and the importance of architecture patterns to understand what is normal. Rich also discusses how misconfigurations are the greatest threats to the cloud, as well as providing his perspective on the Solarwinds breach and supply chain risk. All this and much, much more on Episode #169 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Renowned Global CISO and Privacy Officer Dr. Rebecca Wynn joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #168 of Task Force Radio to provide insights on global trust, the importance of wellbeing, and a recap of privacy month. Dr. Wynn also discusses her perspective on communicating to boards, the importance of efficiency and ROI metrics, as well as the importance of focusing on making sure a hacker does not ride the rails of a third party into your network. All this and much, much more on Episode #168 of Task Force 7 Radio...
The CEO and Co-Founder of AlphaWave, Mr. Cody Pierce appears on Episode #167 of Task Force Radio to unpack what motivates different cyber attackers, how an attacker goes through the process of targeting a business, how organizations define their attack surface, and how the move to digital transformation, cloud migration, and work-from-home environments change the cyber security equation.
Mr. Pierce also discusses the flip side of the coin in what motivates cyber defenders, how should cyber defenders think about defending their business, and how offense and defense differ in the Cyber Security world.
All this and much, much more on Episode #167 of Task Force 7 Radio...
Is China an enemy or a competitor to the United States? Former Director of the NSA and the former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, Admiral Michael Rogers weighs in on this topic and much more on Episode #111 of TF7 Radio!
Admiral Michael Rogers reviews China's 100 year strategy, what it means to the United States, and what the U.S. should do in the coming years to mitigate any threat to our national security. In light of even more recent cyber attacks against U.S. Government military officials by groups allegedly sponsored by the Chinese Government, Admiral Rogers lays out what he thinks the United States strategy should be to ensure a fair playing field across the global stage.
Admiral Rogers also talks about what it was like to lead U.S. Cyber Command, what the U.S. needs to do about election security, and he explains how leaving the government and working in the private sector over the last 18 months has affected his views on Cyber Security in the United States.
Bob Vescio, Inventor and Chief Analytics Officer of X-Analytics joins co-host Andy Bonillo of Task Force 7 Radio to give his perspective on the Future of Cyber Economics and the evolution of reporting Cyber Security issues and metrics to the Board. Vescio also discusses a new approach to managing supply chain risk and the value of moving to a model that gives companies the context of how their suppliers interact with them to make better risk decisions. Don't miss episode #166 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Drew Morefield, Vice President of the Cyber Center of Excellence for Capgemini joins co-host Andy Bonillo of Task Force 7 Radio to give his perspective on what Cyber Security Resilience Programs will look like moving into 2021. Morefield also talked about being named one of the Top 25 Cybersecurity IT Executives of 2020 and how the importance of being a part of good team is paramount to your success. We wrap up the last segment of the show by discussing how the pandemic and limitations for in person interaction has transformed the way teams collaborate in the workplace. Don't miss episode #165 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Chris Triolo, Chief Customer Officer for Respond Software which was newly acquired by FireEye, joins co-host Andy Bonillo of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the future of Security Operations Centers. Triolo describes the most important qualifications you should be looking for in an SOC analyst candidate, where he sees 2021 SOC investments being made, and his opinion of the SIEM/SOAR space. All this and much more on Episode #164 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Jeremy Kelley, Chief Scientist for Exodus Intelligence sits down with Host George Rettas of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the Solar Winds breach, what it means to the cyber security industry, and why it was not detected for over nine months. Kelley breaks down the vulnerability dark market, how organizations are managing newly discovered vulnerabilities, and he opines on important questions like who is in charge of mitigating this vulnerability throughout the government? And what are the consequences going to be for Russia? All this and much more on Episode #163 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Cyber Defense and Incident Response Lead for Accenture, Mr, Nick Essner joins Task Force 7 Radio to discuss how 2020 was the year of Ransomware in the Cyber Security Domain. Essner breaks down why organizations are so vulnerable to ransomware attacks, what mistakes companies are making before and after they get attacked, and the complexities around the decision on whether or not to pay a ransom if you fall victim to an attack. Essner also unpacks the role of cyber security insurance, in ransomware attacks, the value and use of incident response retainers, and even comments on the recent FireEye breach. All this and much, much more on Episode #162 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Companies are under a growing amount of pressure to prove they are secure and the number of entities applying that pressure is increasing. Principal, Head of Cybersecurity and Risk Management Solutions at Grobstein Teeple, LLP Erik Rasmussen joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #161 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about what he is seeing from companies in response to this pressure.
Erik also talks about his career journey and how his time as a lawyer and a Secret Service Agent set the stage for his private sector career. Erik also unpacks some of the largest law enforcement cases he worked and how those experiences as an Agent prepared him for a career as as consultant.
All this and much more on Episode #161 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Every cyber security executive has to express the value of security activities in terms of measurable and defined outcomes based on risk reduction. This requires a rich understanding of the threat environment, a clear appreciation of the concept of criticality, and an awareness of the potential impact of cyberattacks from an operational business standpoint.
Senior Vice President of Global Intelligence for Recorded Future, Mr. Levi Gundert rejoins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #160 of Task Force 7 Radio to give a readout on his new book The Risk Business: What CISO's Need to Know About Risk-Based Cyber Security. Levi discusses the case for risk based cyber security, how risk is the language of business, threat driven vs compliance driven security, and what risk driven security programs look like. All this and much more on Episode #160 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Chief Technology Officer for InQuest, Pedram Amini breaks down why email security is still a huge issue for most businesses, what types of email attacks are prevalent in the market today, and how corporations can defend themselves against these resilient attacks. Amini also unpacks the email technologies provided by Microsoft and Google, which one of them have more effective email security, and the projects and technologies he has developed to fight the good fight against one of the biggest attack vectors used by Cyber Organized Criminals today.
The single most important question that has hindered the cloud transformation is whether or not cloud services are more secure than on-premise services. William Beer, the General Manager of Mitiga, joins episode #158 of Task Force 7 Radio to break it all down for you, as well as what are the most exciting new developments in the cloud market over the last 6 months, how has COVID-19 impacted the market, and what sectors are adapting to cloud faster than others. Beer also addresses one of the biggest problems in the cyber security market today: incident response in the cloud.
Cyber Growth Leader for Willis Towers Watson Tom Finan rejoins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #157 of Task Force 7 Radio to give an update on how Ransomware has changed the Cyber Security industry. Tom dives into how underwriters and brokers will evaluate cyber security insurance applications, and how companies should be prepared for a new risk management line of questioning when renewing their policies in 2021. All this and much more on Episode #157 of Task Force 7 Radio.
When enterprises move from a no-cloud to a cloud-first model, they quickly experience security problems with externally sharing files and collaborating with clients, partners, and other third parties. Since nearly everyone has adopted cloud-based collaboration and sharing tools in some form like Microsoft Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint Online, securing these tools and extending them to support external collaboration efforts has become a top-of-mind issue. Listen to the Founder and CEO of E-Share Nicholas Stamos and the Director of Core Security Architecture for Humana Mitchell Greenfield explain how you can secure your data in your transition to cloud based collaboration tools right here on Episode #156 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Ariel Evans, the CEO of Cyber Innovative Technologies and the Founder of Cyber Intelligence 4U appears on Episode #155 to unpack the complexities of Cyber Risk in a way that only she can. We ask Evans what she thinks companies need to change to increase their cyber resiliency, how digital assets are used, how she thinks about Cyber Resiliency, and why companies should use a digital asset approach to assessing risk. Evans also talks about how she put together one of the most popular cyber security educational curriculums in the world, and how you can take advantage of it to further your career. All this and much, much more on Episode #155 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Most people understand the role that intelligence operations play in government organizations. For instance, most people have a general idea of what three letter agencies like the CIA and the NSA do for the United States. But why do Fortune 500 Companies need Threat Intelligence Operations? The Sr. Director of Cyber Intelligence Strategy for Anomali, Mr. A.J. Nash, appears on Episode #154 of TF7 Radio to explain what Threat Intelligence is, why Fortune 500 Companies need it to be successful, what are the common operational mistakes made by executives when building Threat Intelligence Teams, and where the Threat Intelligence Market is headed in 2021.
Strategic Advisor to the Bates Group and Chief Executive Officer of the Third Party Risk Institute, Linda Tuck Chapman appears on Episode #153 of Task Force 7 Radio to break down the real risk around Third Party Relationships like only she can. Chapman unpacks the entire Third Party Risk process, how the Third Party Management function fits into the organization's overall Risk Program, how the Governance Model for your TPRM Program should be structured, and what professionals can do to overcome the industry wide problems of scalability when deploying their TPMR controls and processes.
Don't miss Linda Tuck Chapman on Episode #153 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Former 8200 Colonel and current Co-Founder and Chief Engineering Officer of Mitiga, Ariel Parnes appears on Episode #137 to talk about the role of 8200 in the Israeli ecosystem, why 8200 is so unique and respected, and how the leaders of 8200 foster innovation in a military setting.
Parnes also talks about how 8200 retains talent in a competitive environment, what were the biggest lessons that he learned from 8200, and what adversaries he thinks pose the biggest threats to legitimate businesses.
All this and much, much more on Episode #137 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Global CISO, Chief Privacy Officer, and Vice President of Internal Audit for [24]7.ai Dr. Rebecca Wynn rejoins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #152 of Task Force 7 Radio to give an overview of the upcoming Cyber Security Awareness Month topics, her perspective on the global privacy changes in the EU, the constant threat of ransomware and the first negligent homicide investigation. All this and much more on Episode #152 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Chairman and CEO of MLi Group Khaled Fattal rejoins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #151 of Task Force 7 Radio to get his opinion on Survivability. Mr. Fattal also discussed how fake news and false narratives have become a new national and corporate survivability and security threat. Mr. Fattal gave his thoughts on traditional journalism and how it can be improved to be more effective. All this and much more on Episode #151 of Task Force 7 Radio.
General Partner and CTO of Landmark Ventures Mr. Anthony Juliano joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #150 of Task Force 7 Radio to get his opinion on a potential cyber security investment bubble. Anthony also discussed the importance of relationship building, how it has helped his companies succeed during the pandemic, what he looks for in a CEO, and what cyber security problems need more innovation. Anthony also weighs in on China tightening tech export rules in advance of the TikTok deadline. All this and much more on Episode #150 of Task Force 7 Radio.
How CISO's create an Information Security Strategy varies greatly from organization to organization. Of a particular challenge is creating a strategy for a tech startup with very little resources. Join us with the Vice President of Information Security for Daily Pay, Jeffrey Hudesman, as he talks about the biggest threats FinTech companies are facing, how they are combating these threats, how he works to establish a security culture in his organization, and how important are security certifications like ISO 27001 to smaller companies. Hudesman also comments on how important timely threat intelligence is, how he goes about implementing red teaming operations in a FinTech, and how he sees the role emerging technologies play in the security posture of a small startup. All this and much more on Episode #149 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Founder of Jakinda Consulting Mark Konold joins Andy Bonillo for Episode # 148 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his blog series Make Change: Take the Long Road. Mark provides valuable advice for those who are experiencing a job impact due to the pandemic. He shares his personal long road to finding meaning at work, the process and support needed to get there, conquering the ups and downs, a preview of his next blog post on Supporters vs Cheerleaders, and an update on the energy sector and cybersecurity. All this and much more on Episode #148 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Founder of the Selby Group and Co-Host Andy Bonillo's personal executive coach Mrs. Jennifer Selby Long joins Andy for Episode #147 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about her experiences coaching over 3000 executives in Fortune 500 and Silicon Valley startups. Jennifer provides great insight and advice on how to handle ineffective bosses, the do's and don'ts of leading yourself and others through crisis and change, and how to lead and influence while working remotely. Jennifer also reveals her perspective on moving through your leadership career. All this and much more on Episode #147 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Former 8200 Member and Co-Founder of Orca Security, Avi Shua joins Host George Rettas for Episode #146 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his experiences as an 8200 Member of the Israeli Defense Force, what he learned that has helped him become a successful entrepreneur, why soft skills are important in the military, and how he is able to apply learnings from a government agency in the innovative space of Cyber Security start-ups.
Avi explains who the the Silicon Valley CISO Investment group is and what they are about, what he learned from the most recent round of funding for his company Orca Security, and how to mitigate lateral movement risk in cloud environments.
All this and much more on Episode #146 of Task Fore 7 Radio.
Being able to prevent phishing attacks is getting harder and with email still as the preferred method of social engineering there is no end in sight. The Chief Security Officer and Co-Founder of Area 1 Security, Mr. Blake Darché appears on Episode #145 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how to preemptively track phishing campaigns while they are being built. He discusses his perspective on what is lacking in cloud email suites, secure email gateways, and user awareness programs. Darché also sheds some light on how the work from home trend related to Covid-19 has been impacted by phishing, how a company can still protect themselves if a supply chain partner gets phished, and some of the work he is doing with politicians in advance of the election. Don't miss everything he has to say on Episode #145 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Consumers have become numb to the news of huge data breaches on the news. Privacy has become a main concern of consumers around the globe.
The President and CEO of Spirion, Mr. Kevin Coppins appears on Episode #144 of Task Force 7 Radio to break down the culture of Data Security, why it's so hard for companies to to do the right thing by consumers, and what companies can do to build better bridges between corporate internal stakeholders and executive decision makers?
Coppins also talks about why data compliance is so difficult for organizations to navigate, how the regulatory landscape changed over the last few years, and what regulations he thinks executives should be paying attention to that they aren’t right now.
Don't miss everything he has to say on Episode #144 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Global Head of Cyber Security Operations for PayPal, Mrs. Renana Friedlich, appears on Episode #143 of Task Force 7 Radio to about one of the most important exercises in the Incident Response space: Incident Response Retainers.
Friedlich unpacks the entire retainer engagement, including why companies get a retainer, what are the main benefits of having a retainer, what types of retainers are available, should a company sign more than one retainer, and what is the correlation between cyber security insurance and IR retainers?
Frielich also spoke about whether or not retainers should be signed through the Information Security team or the Legal Department, what are some of the factors companies should be considering when choosing a provider, and what are common misalignment mistakes companies make when engaging Incident Response Services.
Don't miss one of the most prolific Cyber Security Operations Professionals in the industry, Renana Friedlich on Ep. #143 of TF7 Radio.
The Chief Technology Officer of Varonis, Brian Vecci appears on Episode #142 of Task Force 7 Radio to break down how he approaches Cyber Security, what he believe are the top security issues and threats related to work from home and remote security protocols, and whether or not companies should be concerned about their dependence and use of Microsoft Teams.
Mr. Vecci also unpacked the challenges around the insider threat, how companies should identify anomalous behavior with remote employees, and how the processes around controls need to shift to address the remote workforce.
In the third segment, Mr. Vecci spoke about the growing proliferation of ransomeware, how this type of attack is evolving, and what companies should do to prevent falling victim to cyber organized crime.
All this and much more on Episode #142 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Covid 19 has changed 2020 in unprecedented ways in how we work, live our lives, and measure Cyber Risk. Listen to Episode #141 of Task Force 7 Radio as the Cyber Growth Leader from Willis Towers Watson, Tom Finan and Co-Host Andy Bonillo dive into how the Cyber Security Superheroes are working together to manage the human element during the pandemic. As claims data shows, effective Cyber Risk prevention and mitigation is largely a people problem. In response, companies need to assess and analyze the elements of their cultures that shape both positive and negative cyber attitudes and behaviors that makes the human element one of the largest risks to a company.
Life is filled with opportunities that if recognized can be life changing. Larsen Jensen not only recognized his opportunities, but earned them, and took advantage of them. Listen to Episode #140 of Task Force 7 Radio as we dive into how Larsen Jensen went from 2-time Olympic Medalist to the battlefield as a US Navy Seal to an Entrepreneur and Cybersecurity investor. Larsen shares his amazing life lessons that are transferable to everyone's life. Tune in and listen to advice on how to transition from the military to the private sector, what investors are looking for, and how life as an Olympian shapes you.
CISO's are constantly striving to build effective enterprise cybersecurity programs to keep their companies out of the headlines. Listen to Chief Research Officer and Strategist of Malicious Streams, Inc, Joel Yonts talk about how to build an effective Cyber Security program on Episode #139 of Task Force 7 Radio. Mr. Yonts also gave CISO's advice on how to stay relevant with the board, the impacts of getting Incident Response wrong, emerging threats with SaaS, and the future of forensics on Artificial Intelligence systems.
The Associate Professor of Cyber Security Management at Lynn University, Dr. George Antoniou, appears on Episode #138 of TF7 Radio to explain what IoT really is, what are the benefits of IoT, and how IoT is currently being utilized in Healthcare, Transportation, Fashion and Wearables, and Home Automation.
Dr. Antoniou also breaks down what the challenges are to keeping IoT safe from Cyber Security attacks, what types of risks are introduced into the environment by using this emerging technology, and how he sees IoT being used by millions of people in to the future.
All this and much, much more on Episode #138 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Former 8200 Colonel and current Co-Founder and Chief Engineering Officer of Mitiga, Ariel Parnes appears on Episode #137 to talk about the role of 8200 in the Israeli ecosystem, why 8200 is so unique and respected, and how the leaders of 8200 foster innovation in a military setting.
Parnes also talks about how 8200 retains talent in a competitive environment, what were the biggest lessons that he learned from 8200, and what adversaries he thinks pose the biggest threats to legitimate businesses.
All this and much, much more on Episode #137 of Task Force 7 Radio.
In this special episode of TF7 Radio, we have Three Tier I Cyber Security guests on the show that are set to appear at what is the first event of a four part Series at the University of Oklahoma on Global Risks and Threats.
Our first guest, Thomas Finan, served as a Senior Cybersecurity Strategist and Counsel with DHS’s National Protection and Programs Directorate. Tom is also the former Staff Director and Counsel for the Subcommittee on Intelligence, Information Sharing and Terrorism Risk Assessment with the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security.
Cheemin Bo Lin is the CEO and President of Peritus Partners. She is one of the 2019 “Top 50 Board of Directors in the US, named “Top 100 CEOs in STEM”, named “Most influential Woman in Silicon Valley,” and inducted into the “Hall of Fame for Women in Technology.”
Dr. Shad Satterthwaite is the Director for Executive Business Programs in Aerospace and Defense, and is a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Is China an enemy or a competitor to the United States? Former Director of the NSA and the former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, Admiral Michael Rogers weighs in on this topic and much more on Episode #111 of TF7 Radio!
Admiral Michael Rogers reviews China's 100 year strategy, what it means to the United States, and what the U.S. should do in the coming years to mitigate any threat to our national security. In light of even more recent cyber attacks against U.S. Government military officials by groups allegedly sponsored by the Chinese Government, Admiral Rogers lays out what he thinks the United States strategy should be to ensure a fair playing field across the global stage.
Admiral Rogers also talks about what it was like to lead U.S. Cyber Command, what the U.S. needs to do about election security, and he explains how leaving the government and working in the private sector over the last 18 months has affected his views on Cyber Security in the United States.
Many people in the Cyber Security profession aspire to be the Chief Information Security Executive of their organization some day. Listen to the Chief Information Security Officer of Ciena, Andy Bonillo describe his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a CISO on Episode #114 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Mr. Bonillo talks about how the totality of the learnings throughout his life and his experiences as a police officer and Secret Service Agent helped to shape his Information Security career. He also talks about his transition from the government to the private sector and provides some sound advice for government employees who are looking to do the same.
Global Cyber Security Leader and Author Michael Oberlaender appears on Episode #135 of TF7 Radio to talk about how CISO’s can succeed in the Cyber Security industry. Oberlaender, a frequent speaker and well-versed Cyber Security expert with experience across several different verticals, talks specifically about Information Security Strategy, Tactics, and Leadership that can make the difference for any organization’s Chief Security Officer.
Oberlaender describes some of the most important mistakes when identifying and responding to some of the most recent high profile breaches, breaks down the different threat actors involved, provides some examples of their tools, tactics, and procedures, and unpacks some specific strategies to combat the bad guys.
All this and much, much more on this Episode #135 of Task Forde 7 Radio.
Global Business Information Security Officer at CBRE, Patrick Benoit, appears on Episode #134 to talk about how professionals looking to get into Cyber Security, as well as professionals already in Cyber Security can use non-technical skills to significantly propel their career forward.
Patrick talks about the importance of influence and persuasion with getting both the technology and the business moving to accomplish a common mission, what the key areas of process and improvement are that make the BISO role important and successful within the business, and how the role of the security executive is evolving.
Patrick also opines on the pros and cons to professional certifications, why the demand for cybersecurity professionals is outpacing the supply, and if artificial intelligence and machine learning will affect the “shortage” of talent in cybersecurity.
All this and much, much more on Episode #134 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for Visionworks, Mr. Sean Walls breaks down the Top 5 Foundational Programs every CISO should prioritize to be successful. Mr. Walls also talks about what how to build an Information Security Program, how compliance can help drive your security posture, and what he has learned from the COVID-19 crisis.
Walls also unpacks the difference between Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, what is the true value of a Third Party Risk Assessment, and how companies should better leverage emerging technologies to better defend against Cyber Threats.
We close the show by asking Mr. Walls what are the three things an organization can do to better protect themselves from Cyber Security Threats.
All this and much more on Episode #133 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Ariel Evans, the CEO of Cyber Innovative Technologies and Author of the new book, Managing Cyber Risk appears on Episode #82 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how to measure Cyber Risk on your digital assets. Evans, who is an expert in measuring and mitigating cyber risk in organizations, talks about how to identify your digital assets, what types of cyber risk maturity models companies should be embracing, and how you should calculate the financial exposure and regulatory risk of a specific digital asset. Evans also defines cyber resiliency, why you should use a digital asset approach to cyber resiliency, and how a company can become more cyber resilient by implementing a proper risk prioritization strategy.
Ranulf Green, the Head of Context Information Security's US based Cyber Security Consultancy Business, appears on Episode #132 of Task Force 7 Radio to break down the risks of using cloud based collaboration and teleconferencing systems, what due diligence companies should perform to assess the security of cloud based services, and whether or not the recent pandemic complicates your current cloud migration plan.
Ranulf also explains the security benefits for cloud vs. on premise infrastructures, what are the most important things to secure when architecting a cloud infrastructure, and how you should manage account credentials for cloud services.
Ranulf helped define a hybrid cloud infrastructure, what additional security impacts this architecture can have, and how supply chain attacks can affect a cloud deployment.
All this and much more on Episode #132 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Cyber Security Legal Expert and Senior Fellow with the Center of Intelligence and National Security at the University of Oklahoma, Adriana Sanford appears on Ep. #131 of TF7 Radio to unpack a variety of different concerns across the cyber security space as a result of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sanford talks about the current request to telecommunications carriers to provide users location data for pandemic research and what that means both from a legal perspective and a security perspective.
Sanford also breaks down Uber's recent lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles regarding handing over the location and other data about their scooter rentals.
And she also opines on topics everyone is asking about: can your COVID-19 disposition affect your work status, whether or not businesses can legally check your temperature without your consent, and whether or not they are required to notify you if they shared your location or medical data with a government agency.
Founder of Walrus Security and Professor of Computer Science at New York University, Mr. Michael Walfish appears on Episode #130 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss his extensive research and development with secure system designs, verifiable sourcing, and probabilistic proofs. Walfish discusses any current uses of probabilistic proofs, if they are currently in use and commercialized, and what future applications may look like.
Walfish also discussed the problem of business email compromise (BEC) and how it often leads to payment fraud, how to protect yourself against this type of fraud, and what type of best practices companies should implement to mitigate this type of cyber crime.
The Founder of Rabbit Seventy7 and Host of Down the Security Rabbit Hole Podcast, Rafal Los appears on Episode #129 of TF7 Radio to talk about the skill sets a CISO should have, what types of skills are most important, and at what point is it important for information security professionals to pivot in order to continue progressing in their career.
Mr. Los also spoke about the greatest turning points in Cyber Security over the last 20 years, what he thinks was the biggest non-technology evolution has been over the last two decades, as well as what has been the most revolutionary technology in the space.
All this and much, much more on Episode #129 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The CEO of Cyber Risk International and Advisor to CISO’s around the world, Mr. Paul Dwyer appears on Episode #128 to talk about how the enormous challenges of the Coronavirus Pandemic are affecting the Cyber Security Industry. Mr. Dwyer also spoke about the importance of basic cyber hygiene defenses, what constitutes cyber hygiene, and how these defenses can stop most cyber attacks.
Host George Rettas also asked Mr. Dwyer what he thought about information from social media and the major news outlets and how Cyber Security plays a part in controlling the information, the narrative, and eventually our democracy. Is our democracy in the hands of Cyber Threat Actors?
Mr. Dwyer also opined on why it is important for a CISO to understand geopolitical issues and what role geopolitics plays in Global Cyber Security policy.
The pair wrapped up the show in third segment by talking about ways to protect children from online predators.
One of the most well known professionals and arguably the most connected individual in the Cyber Security Industry, the Chairman and Founder of SINET, Robert Rodriguez appears on Episode #127 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he is facilitating immensely successful partnerships between the private sector, the public sector, and academia to combat cyber threats across the globe.
Rodriguez talks about how important these partnerships are, how they advance innovation in the cyber market, and how he creates value for the cyber community on a daily basis.
He also opines on how he raises awareness among so many different entities in the Cyber Security ecosystem and what entrepreneurs should be thinking about when they start their companies.
All this and much, much more on Episode #127 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Former Deputy Assistant Director of the United States Secret Service and the first Presidentially Appointed White House Technology Liaison to the Obama Administration, Dr. Ron Layton appears on Episode #126 of Task Force 7 Radio to give his opinion perspective on the history, future and advice on how to deploy a converged physical and cyber security model. He discusses leadership during the 4th industrial revolution, his journey into law enforcement and eventually to being one of the top leaders in the Secret Service. All this and much, much more on Episode #126 of Task Force Radio.
Former FBI Agent and current Chief Information Security Officer of Cyxtera, Leo Taddeo appears on Episode #107 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how the Cyber Threat has changed over the years, why it's getting harder for enterprises to manage Cyber Risks, and why organizations can't depend on the government to protect them from Cyber Threats.
Taddeo also opined on what he thinks are the biggest threats out there, what are some of the technology challenges enterprises are facing, and he explains what Zero Trust means and if it is an effective approach to Cyber Security.
Taddeo also explains where he sees the Cyber Security market headed, how the shortage of Cyber Security professionals has impacted the market, what organizations should be doing to prioritize spending, and whether or not all the new regulatory compliance laws are improving the security posture of regulated companies.
The President of CyberSourcing and Advisor to Task Force 7 Inc., Jay VanDerwerken appears on Episode #125 of Task Force 7 Radio to get his opinion on whether the unprecedented jobs forecast for the Cyber Security market is accurate, what we should do about the Cyber Security workforce shortage in the US, and find out whether or not we will ever be able to staff all the unfilled positions that currently exist.
Jay also opined on whether or not he thinks that people are leaving the Cyber Security industry faster than employers are attracting new talent, and whether or not the inability for companies to staff Cyber Security positions on a mass scale is contributing to a threat to the National Security of the United States.
All this and much, much more on Episode #125 of Task Force Radio.
Award winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and one of the most influential Cyber Security Professionals in the world, Mrs. Jane Frankland, appears on Episode #124 of Task Force 7 Radio to explain what the real implications are to organizations who fail to attract women into the Cyber Security Industry.
Mrs. Frankland speaks with great authority and in specific detail on how gender bias manifests itself in technology cultures, what can leadership and hiring managers do to create more equality in the workforce, and what are the clear benefits of having a gender diverse team in your organization.
There are currently millions of unfilled jobs in Cyber Security around the globe. Is it possible to meet this unprecedented demand for talent without attracting more women into Cyber Security roles?
Find out on Episode #124 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackOps Partners Corporation, Casey Fleming appears on Episode #123 of Task Force 7 Radio to speak directly to the new developments concerning our nation’s counterintelligence apparatus and the impact they are having on the Cyber Security industry. Mr. Fleming breaks down why the new Counterintelligence Strategy for the next two years from 2020 to 2022 is so important, and how these new developments will affect our nations Cyber Security posture.
Host George Rettas asks Mr. Fleming about how the bad guys are using emerging technologies to attack our infrastructure, and what this means to both the commercial and academic industries in the United States. He also provides analysis on Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper's recent comments during his trip to Europe, as well as NCSC Director William Evanina's recent public remarks on the Chinese theft of intellectual property from the Unites States.
As cyber threats continue to get more sophisticated around the globe, Senior Managing Director and Head of Cyber Security for the Americas at FTI Consulting, Ms. Jordan Rae Kelly appears on Episode #122 of TF7 Radio to talk about what the U.S. needs to do to secure critical infrastructure and protect our citizens privacy.
Ms. Kelly also spoke about election security, what she learned from her experiences with the 2016 elections, and what we need to do to make sure the 2020 elections are stable and free from tampering.
From the enterprise perspective, Ms. Kelly opined on how organizations can ensure that they are sufficiently protecting their intellectual property and the PII of their employees and customers, and how the demand for transparency through government regulation will change the way companies operate and respond to cyber security incidents.
CNBC Cyber Security Reporter Kate Fazzini appears on Episode #121 of Task Force 7 Radio to break down what actually went down with the mobile app used at the recent Iowa DNC Caucus. The technical problems with the app, the lax election security that was discovered following the vote, and the chaos that has ensued has yet again raised concerns about the stability and security of the 2020 Presidential Election. In the second segment Fazzini also reviews the recent Senate Report on Election Security, what's new in the report, and whether or not there will be any action taken from the reports recommendations. And in the final segment, Fazzini lays out what she knows about the Jeff Bezos cell phone hack, how Bezos's phone was compromised, and what we know about the involvement of the Saudi Intelligence Services in the targeted attack.
All this and much, much more on Episode #121 of Task Force 7 Radio.
With our special guest, Dr. Magda Chelly, we are going to define the problem with attracting women into the Cyber Security space and discuss what we need to do moving forward to solve this problem which is driving the Cyber Security Talent Crisis across the globe. I am also going to give an overview of the Uber Breach and what is going with that beleaguered company.
Author and National Security Expert Tyler Cohen Wood appears on Episode #120 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about her efforts in getting more women into STEM related jobs and getting girls interested in STEM careers early on in their lives.
Tyler also covered a wide a variety of Cyber Security Topics, including why she thinks people are still falling for phishing scams, what are some of the biggest Cyber Security challenges businesses are facing today, and what people can do to enhance their own Cyber Security at home by protecting themselves, their children, and their own family members. She gave her opinion on what countries are the biggest national security threats, what people can do to protect their privacy on the internet and when using social media accounts, and how social media has impacted businesses and the economy.
In the first segment of the show, Host George Rettas provides analysis on last week's announcement by the FBI recommending that all Americans reboot their office and home routers to mitigate a nation state threat from the Russian Government.
Then Senior Product Manager of DFLabs, John Moran appears on the show to level set the incident response problems and the desire for organizations to decrease the mean time to mitigating cyber attacks when they are detected.
Moran level sets the incident response environment, talks about how the talent crisis has effected the ability of organizations to respond to incidents, and lays out how the orchestration and automation of the incident response process can help your organization defend itself against attacks that are getting more sophisticated in nature every day.
Max Deighton, the North America Lead for Context and Henry Prince, Senior Security Consultant for Context both join Episode #119 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the importance and value of conducting Red Team exercises. The duo unpacks what red teaming really means, what are the rules of engagement when bringing an adversarial mindset to a problem, and how open source intelligence can be used to conduct successful exercises. Deighton and Prince also explain what sophisticated criminals do with all the data that they steal, the role of password managers are in preventing wider exposure to your internet presence, and how the use of multi-factor authentication is still a valid defense protocol to decrease your chances of being victimized by cyber organized crime groups.
Dr. George Antoniou, Associate Professor of Cyber Security Management at Lynn University joins Episode #118 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about what the next generation CISO looks like. Dr. Antoniou unpacks the changing role of the CISO, what the CISO position might look like in 20 years, and what is driving all the recent changes to the position. Dr. Antoniou also broke down what he considers to be key attributes of a successful CISO. He discusses what kind of experience they should have, what kind of education would put them in the best position to succeed, and whether or not soft skills are important in the CISO position. And lastly, Dr. Antoniou discusses one of the hottest debated issues in the information security industry: Should the CISO be a technologist or a business manager? All this and much, much more on Episode #118 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Partner and Shareholder of Greenberg Traurig, Paul Ferrillo joins Episode #117 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about what Board Members should be asking their CISO's, how they should prepare themselves for these discussions, and how often and for how long should these briefings last. Mr. Ferrillo detailed the state of the cyber security ecosystem in 2020, what does the conflict with Iran mean to Cyber Security professionals, and what companies can do to protect themselves from a rampant ransomeware epidemic. All this and much, much more on Episode #117 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The CEO and Co-Founder of Verodin, Chris Key appears on Episode #116 of Task Force 7 Radio to about the use of instrumentation, the quantification of Cyber Risk in financial terms, and why organization's investment in technology controls are only performing at 25%. Mr. Key also spoke about the false assumptions cyber security professionals often make on the technology they implement, how to get business leaders aligned closer with the security mission, and what to expect with talent crisis, migration to the cloud, and election security in 2020. All this and much, much more on Episode #116 of Task Force 7 Radio.
The Chief Executive Officer, Josh Lefkowitz and Chief Strategy Officer, Chris Camacho of Flashpoint join Episode #115 of Task Force 7 Radio to recap some of the most talked about Cyber Security Topics of 2019. From the spread of Ransomeware, to the emphasis on the Insider Threat, to the push for Cyber Fusion Center models, Lefkowitz and Camacho unpack the most interesting topics of the year. The duo also spoke about the difference between government and commercial cyber models, what happened in the dark web cyber underground over the last twelve months, what cryptocurrencies the criminals prefer using, and how government entities are dealing with election security. All this and much, much more on Episode #115 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Many people in the Cyber Security profession aspire to be the Chief Information Security Executive of their organization some day. Listen to the Chief Information Security Officer of Ciena, Andy Bonillo describe his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a CISO on Episode #114 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Mr. Bonillo talks about how the totality of the learnings throughout his life and his experiences as a police officer and Secret Service Agent helped to shape his Information Security career. He also talks about his transition from the government to the private sector and provides some sound advice for government employees who are looking to do the same.
Dr. Gary McGraw, renowned American Computer Scientist and Vice President of Security Technology at Synopsys talks about his efforts around the Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM) project conducted over years of software security drama with over 109 of the world's leading companies across various different sectors and he explains why Security at the design phase of software is so vitally important.
Dr. McGraw also talks about his new study with numerous CISO's around the country to evaluate how information security is approached from a financial, compliance, technology, and business enabler perspective in their respective organizations.
Host George Rettas also provides his analysis on the new Office of Inspector General (OIG) Report that states that The Office of the Interior is in disarray when it comes to their Cyber Security Posture almost 3 years after the OPM breach.
Application Security expert Samir Sherif joins Episode #113 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the importance of Application Security and role quality Development Security Operations plays in the National Security of the United States.
Mr. Sherif unpacks this complex domain and explains in ordinary terms why listeners should be interested and concerned about application security. He provides his opinion on whether or not organizations are prioritizing and funding application security properly, the challenges of creating a convergent culture in cyber security operations, and if engineers in the technology space should continue to be in charge of patching operations across the lines of business.
Mr. Sherif also opines on what it takes to be an application security engineer, the status of talent available to fill ASM roles across the industry, and how companies should manage the risks of running develop shops in countries that we do not necessarily trust.
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackOps Partners Corporation, Casey Fleming appears on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about China, what kind of threat they pose to the United States, and their competitive economic strategy of they must live, we must die as a world power.
Fleming talks about the Great Power Competition; Asymmetric Hybrid Warfare, how it's being utilized today, and what that means to the United States; the Gray Zone and how the U.S. needs to learn to operate in it; Cybersecurity as a National Security Threat; Security Strategy and how it integrates into our overall competitive strategy; how Economic Espionage has damaged America's role as the world's lone super power; and turning Intellectual Property theft protection into competitive advantage on the global stage.
All this and much, much more on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio.
Is China an enemy or a competitor to the United States? Former Director of the NSA and the former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, Admiral Michael Rogers weighs in on this topic and much more on Episode #111 of TF7 Radio!
Admiral Michael Rogers reviews China's 100 year strategy, what it means to the United States, and what the U.S. should do in the coming years to mitigate any threat to our national security. In light of even more recent cyber attacks against U.S. Government military officials by groups allegedly sponsored by the Chinese Government, Admiral Rogers lays out what he thinks the United States strategy should be to ensure a fair playing field across the global stage.
Admiral Rogers also talks about what it was like to lead U.S. Cyber Command, what the U.S. needs to do about election security, and he explains how leaving the government and working in the private sector over the last 18 months has affected his views on Cyber Security in the United States.
Frank Kim, CEO of ThinkSec, taps into his experience as a CISO Advisory Consultant to talk about how CISO's measure the success of their programs and how security leaders communicate their posture to Boards and Executive Leadership Committees. He also talks about how CISO's build their business cases to reflect their cyber security strategies.
Kim unpacks what metrics make sense for different organizations, how to set goals around the pillars of your strategy, and how CISO's should use Cyber Security to assist their organizations with their digital transformation.
All this and much, much more with the CEO of ThinkSec, Frank Kim on Episode #110 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Former NSA TAO Officer, and the Chief of Outreach at the Army Cyber Institute at West Point, Dr. Michael Klipstein appears on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss why Information Operations are so easy to conduct by Nation States and how they have become so dangerous to the National Security of the United States.
Host George Rettas and Dr. Klipstein discuss why Cyber Security has become one of the top National Security issues that most western countries face, how the United States has taken a stand of Defending Forward and what that means in terms of U.S. Cyber policy.
Dr. Klipstein talks about how the Russian Government has excelled at Information Operations, what lessons they have taken from China's long term strategy; how hostilities via the Internet are creating new norms across the globe; how SouthCom is approaching Cyber Security Operations; and how the United States and its allies should be sharing intelligence information.
CNBC Cyber Security Reporter Kate Fazzini speaks with TF7 Radio Host George Rettas about this year's annual financial sector war games, what type of attacks the financial sector drilled on, and what was different about this year's Quantum Dawn exercise than in previous years.
Fazzini also discussed how effective these war gaming exercises are, the risks of U.S. firms exposing too much information to overseas entities, and what the main concern was during the energy sector war games.
The pair also discussed the recent departure of the Capital One CISO, whether or not CISO's are being treated fairly when breaches occur, and how the perils of being a CISO in a high profile company are changing every day.
The Managing Director of the Digital Security and Risk Search Practice at Quantum Search Partners, Mr. Stephen Spagnuolo appears on Episode #108 of Task Force 7 Radio to give you the inside scoop on what is really going on with the Cyber Security job market.
Mr. Spagnuolo unpacks the importance of networking, how to network, and sets realistic expectations on how long it really takes to build a formidable professional network in the Cyber Security business.
He also talks about the disproportional number of low to mid level jobs that are available on the market compared to senior level positions that are posted, what important trends he is seeing in the recruiting space, he addressed the old argument about the importance, or lack thereof, of technical certifications, and he weighed in on if there was any validity in the notion that there can be “too many moves” on one’s CV.
Don't miss Stephen Spanuolo on Episode #108 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Former FBI Agent and current Chief Information Security Officer of Cyxtera, Leo Taddeo appears on Episode #107 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how the Cyber Threat has changed over the years, why it's getting harder for enterprises to manage Cyber Risks, and why organizations can't depend on the government to protect them from Cyber Threats.
Taddeo also opined on what he thinks are the biggest threats out there, what are some of the technology challenges enterprises are facing, and he explains what Zero Trust means and if it is an effective approach to Cyber Security.
Taddeo also explains where he sees the Cyber Security market headed, how the shortage of Cyber Security professionals has impacted the market, what organizations should be doing to prioritize spending, and whether or not all the new regulatory compliance laws are improving the security posture of regulated companies.
The co-founders of the new startup Strike Ready, Yasir Khalid and Anurag Gurtu, appear on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio to to talk about how artificial intelligence will assist in solving some of the most significant Cyber Security Challenges in the industry today. They also give their opinion on how AI is going to assist organized crime groups and nation states in carrying out more sophisticated attacks. And ultimately they provide their opinions on who will benefit the most from the advent of AI, the good guys or the bad guys.
The pair discuss the recent trend in some parts of the industry to declare defense in depth dead, as well as the challenges organizations face with alert overload and the overwhelming amount of information and data they intake from dozens of intel feeds on a daily basis.
Don't miss the jam packed interview on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio!
Because the Cyber Security Industry is so Tech heavy, we often overlook the human side of Cyber Security.
Author, Mentor, and Board Advisor Mark De Rijk appears on Episode #105 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how his passions led him to mentor young people on how to navigate their Cyber Security careers, his goals to educate 1 million people on the importance of Cyber Security, and why giving back to the Cyber Security community is so important to him.
De Rijk is a self made entrepreneur who grew up in a rough neighborhood and has no formal education beyond high school. Yet, his passion for life and influencing the masses has brought him to start his own successful business as a professional Cyber Security advisor to a great many people.
Don't miss this inspiring interview with someone who focuses on self reflection, personal impact, and life's journey to guide his career decisions in a very complex Cyber Security environment.
Jody Westby, professional blogger for Forbes magazine, appears on Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how the European Union is handling the challenges they face in the Cyber Security industry. She speaks about the current NIS Directives, the EU Cyber Security Act, and the requirements that are driving these initiatives.
Westby also addresses these initiatives in great specificity as they relate to “Other Essential Operators” (OES) and “Digital Service Providers (DSP). She also opines on whether or not the United States should be paying more attention to EU Cyber Security Initiatives, why U.S. companies aren't paying attention to the EU Cyber Security Act, and she reviews the risks to U.S. domination of Cyber Security on a global stage.
Westby wraps up the third segment of the show by addressing what threats the NIS Directives present to U.S. businesses, what impact the Directives with have on U.S. companies, and what U.S. companies can do to prepare for them.
Former Secret Service Agent, Computer Forensic Expert, and founder of the security company Cyber Forensics, Gus Dimitrelos appears on Episode #103 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk to our audience about real life scenarios where Cyber Forensic Investigations have determined the outcome of trials where the defendants have been accused of some of the most heinous crimes.
Listen as Dimitrelos describes the importance of computer forensics, cellular triangulation, and cell phone forensics in proving, and in some cases disproving, allegations of kidnapping, aggravated assault, murder, and acts of terrorism.
Dimitrelos also gives his view on the privacy vs. security debate around cell phone encryption technology, what Apple is doing to thwart authorities from conducting forensics on their phones, and whats more secure: Apple IOS or Windows operating systems.
All this and much, much more on Episode #103 of Task Force 7 Radio - the Voice of Cyber Security.
Former McKinsey and Goldman Executive, and Independent Cyber Security Consultant Dorothy Hill joins Guest Host Andrew Bonillo to discuss the challenges of protecting yourself and your organization against Cyber Security threats at both the personal and enterprise levels.
Hill unpacks the complex nature of the current Cyber Security market, the skills needed to navigate a Cyber Security Career, and the diverse opportunities that are currently present in the global Cyber Security industry.
Hill also discusses the evolution of bad actors, how emerging encryption technologies have changed the game, the role of standards and certifications in a mature Cyber Security Programs, how companies respond to and recover from cyber events, and much, much more on Episode #102 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Co-Hosts and former Secret Service Agents Tom Pageler and Andy Bonillo join Host George Rettas in analyzing calls from Democrat Presidential Candidates to strengthen election security. Will the lack of confidence in our election system lead to more political turmoil in the United States?
The trio also unpack the world of underground criminal contractors, the increase in sextortion attempts, the battle between good and evil for cyber security talent, and how cyber organized crime groups are colluding and collaborating like Fortune 500 Companies, without all the red tape. How will private sector security companies keep up with their adversaries?
And finally, Huawei, a Chinese company accused of using their technology for spying purposes, threatens to bring down the Five Eye Alliance as the UK seems to lean towards using the company to build their 5G networks. What will this mean for the future of intelligence sharing for the most important intelligence alliance in the free world?
The Vice President of the North American Cybersecurity Practice of CapGemini, Drew Morefield, joins Guest Host Andrew Bonillo Hosts to give our audience an inside view of the challenging world of Cyber Security sales. Morefield explains his path in Cyber Security sales to delivery, the importance of recovery, and advice for anyone getting into the sales game and how trust is the most important thing to preserve to be successful.
If you are interested in Cyber Security Sales, or just want to gain a new appreciation for these professionals who are in the grind every day, this is the episode for you.
Chief Security Architect and Cyber Security Researcher Rich Wickersham, joins Hosts George Rettas and Andrew Bonillo to talk about how Nation State Groups and Organized Crime Organizations are using social media platforms like LinkedIn to target users of the system for nefarious purposes.
Wickersham explains how targeting occurs on social media platforms and how users can better protect themselves from adversaries who wish to exploit vulnerabilities in their profiles, as well as their professional lives. He goes into detail on how bad guys can use TUA AI models to mine unauthenticated users of LinkedIn to gather information and data that can later be used to blackmail them or attack the businesses they work for.
Wickersham also gave his opinion on the recent announcement by LinkedIn that they have purged their system of approximately 21 million accounts, as well as his opinion of the traditional social media attract, retain, monetize (ARM) model.
The Chairman of the InfraGard Technology Committee, Alain Espinosa, appears on Episode no 99 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the alarming proliferation of ransomware, how ransomware actually spreads, how criminals choose their ransomware targets, what to do if you become a victim of ransomware, and how to prevent ransomeware from being introduced into your network.
Espinosa stays on the cyber crime topic by also talking about business email compromises (BECs), and what types of BEC scams exist, how criminals use BEC scams to commit crimes, what do do if you are a victim of a BEC scam, and how you can prevent business email compromises from wreaking havoc on your business.
And in the last segment of the show Espinosa talks about what executives can do to protect their data when traveling internationally and gives recommendations on what protocols are best when they return home.
All this and much, much more on Episode no 99 of Task Force 7 Radio
William Beer, Partner with EY's Cyber Security Advisory Services, talks about how the Cyber Security Domain can work to enable business in the Digital Transformation Era.
Beer gives his expert opinion on the digital and FinTech driven disruption and transformation occurring across the industry, what kind of new technologies he is seeing in the digital space that are disruptive and what kind of impact are they having on the Cyber Security industry, and he discusses the challenges he sees his clients facing today in the Cyber Security Space.
Beer also talks about Digital Trust, the importance of speed and agility in Cyber Security, and the importance of managing Third and Fourth Party Risk.
In the first segment, Host George Rettas analyzes the recent tariffs imposed on China by President Trump for continuing to steal billions of dollars of IP from United States' companies.
CNBC Reporter and author of the new Cyber Security book Kingdom of Lies, Kate Fazzini appears on Episode #86 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss the latest accusations by City of Baltimore Officials that the NSA is to blame for the recent ransomeware attack that has crippled their city.
Fazzini also talks about the Cyber Security issues in the Mueller Report, election security, the role social media companies play in our national security, and how history has shown us that some Cyber Security practitioners are not very effective at their jobs.
Host George Rettas also gets into a detailed discussion with Fazzini about 5G emerging technologies, Huawei, how the controversial company is driving discord between Five Eye nations, and how Cyber Security plays into the recent trade talks between the United States and China.
All this and much, much more on Episode #86 of Task Force 7 Radio!
In this episode of Task Force 7 Radio, Jamal Hartenstein, the IT Security Program Manager at KAI Partners talks about the important relationship between judges, lawyers, and cybersecurity professionals. He also delves into the difference between data privacy and data security and how both large and small organizations in both the public and private sectors approach implementing their Cyber Security programs differently.
Jamal spoke about what his favorite blockchain projects and the current dilemmas with immutability versus the right to be forgotten, and the relationship these technologies have to data privacy and cyber security law.
And Hosts George Rettas and Andrew Bonillo discussed with Jamal the importance of local law enforcement understanding current local, state, and federal cyber laws and what role cyber security plays in execution of local law enforcement, as well as the effects Executive Orders have on the Cyber Security Industry.
Pedram Amini, the Chief Technology Officer of InQuest, appears on Episode no 97 of Task Force 7 Radio to give listeners an inside view of the world of a hacker.
Amini starts off by defining a hacker, a vulnerability, an exploit, reverse engineering and fuzzing to give the audience a common foundation for the discussion.
In the second and third segments of the show, he gets into specifics regarding the economics of the underground vulnerability markets, what are the hardest and easiest platforms to compromise, how he successfully launched and exited his startup Jumpshot, and what his job at InQuest entails today.
Amini wrapped up the dialogue by providing insight into the risks associated with emerging technologies like self driving cars, the dangers of Cyber Warfare and capabilities of Nation State Actors in the world, and the ever so important topic of election security.
Ed Cabrera, the Chief Cyber Security Officer of Trend Micro, appears on Episode #96 of TF7 Radio to discuss the risks, threats, and vulnerabilities Cyber Security Professionals are facing today. Cabrera gets into details about the who, what, where, how, and why of specific threat actor groups and discusses the value of actionable intelligence.
Cabrera talks about the importance of Cyber Security awareness in every corporate culture, as well as the role compliance has in increasing an organization's defense in depth security posture.
Cabrera dives into the Cyber Security Talent Crisis and the workforce skills gap the industry is currently facing. And lastly, he discusses how threat research drives innovation and the creation of disruptive technologies.
Guest Host Andy Bonillo interviews Special Guest Devon Bryan, the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer for the National IT Organization of the Federal Reserve System, about the urgency in increasing diversity in the Cyber Security industry.
Bryan gives his opinion on the diversity of the person vs. the diversity of thought in tackling the complex Cyber Security Threats Fortune 500 companies are facing today. Today, there's much to be said for diversity of thought and diversity of perspective in tackling the threats from cyberspace but Bryan explains what else is needed for Cyber Security teams to be successful.
He opines on best practices, innovative processes and technologies he prefers, and opines on wether or not diversity problem is more acute in certain critical infrastructures and sectors.
Don't miss Devon Bryan, Co-founder of the International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) on Episode #94 of TF7 Radio.
TF7 Radio Host George Rettas provides news and analysis on the hack of Russia's elite Federal Security Service, the Cyber Threats arising out of the increasing tensions between the United States and Iran, why Vietnam is quietly avoiding doing business with the Chinese tech giant Huawei, and how CEO's and other executives are ignoring the Cyber Security strategies and recommendations from Security Chiefs in organizations all over the United States.
All this and much more on Episode #93 of Task Force 7 Radio.
In this exclusive interview, Guest Host Andy Bonillo talks to the President and CEO of Secure Systems Innovation Corporation (SSIC), John Frazzini about a big announcement SSIC made today that will affect the way Cyber Risk is measured into the foreseeable future.
Frazzini talks about how the Insurance industry is set to disrupt the Cyber Security industry as well as his company's efforts to understand the effectiveness of Cyber Security controls, including how a company can accurately measure their Return on Investment. Frazzini also talks about how he sees businesses managing Cyber Risk in the future, the various models and approaches that seek to understand Cyber Risk in financial terms, and if it is now possible to understand the impacts of Cyber incidents before they happen.
Frazzini wraps up by explaining how companies will have to adjust their strategies to become more effective in managing and mitigating Cyber Risk to their environments.
Alain Espinosa, the Director of Security Operations for Online Business Systems and a Board Member for the Infragard National Members Alliance, appears on Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his experiences as a minority climbing the cyber security ranks, what kinds of leadership styles work the best in the Information Security space, and what the top Cyber Security threats are that Cyber Security professionals face in today's complex and ever changing landscape.
Alain explains his role at Infragard and how this public/private partnership between the FBI and the Cyber Security community works.
He also discusses his own leadership style, how important soft skills are in the technology space, and what we need to do to invest in the next generation of cyber security professionals.
And for the entire third segment of the show, Alain breaks down today's top cyber threats around IoT, account takeovers, phishing, social engineering, event and crisis management, and malware.
This week's episode features one of the most well connected and influential Cyber Security Professionals in the world, Steve Durbin, on the show. Steve is currently the Managing Director of the Information Security Forum, an independent, not-for-profit organization with a membership comprising many of the world’s leading organizations featured on the Fortune 500 and Forbes 2000 lists.
Steve appears on Episode #91 of TF7Radio to talk about who in the organization should own Cyber Risk, how we should define the role of the CEO in Cyber Security, and how executives should posture Cyber Security as a growth enabler.
Steve also spoke about what CEO's should be prioritizing in terms of the organization's Cyber Security strategy, what are some of the top-down cultural changes that need to be implemented in order to create a resilient culture, and how to drive transformational change to make Cyber Security everyone's responsibility.
All this and much more on Episode #91 of TF7Radio!
The Vice President of Security Research for SpyCloud, Eric Murphy, joins Episode #90 of TF7Radio to talk about the underground world of Account Takeover Fraud, how criminals collaborate to take control of your online accounts, and what can be done to protect yourself and your company from this ever increasing risk to your money, your loyalty rewards/points, your PII and identity information, and your access to your employer's network.
Murphy unpacks account takeover fraud in a way that everyone can understand what it means to you and the consequences it could have on your daily life. He also advises our audience what it really means to get a notification letter from a retailer that your identity has been compromised and explains the difference between account takeover (ATO) and identity theft.
Murphy also breaks down ATO prevention methods that can be used on the enterprise front using comprehensive intelligence gathering methods and proactive security models.
Longtime Publicist, Strategist and Producer of Google's Power On Film Series, Ngoc Nguyen makes an appearance on Episode #89 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about her career and her work promoting women in STEAM fields.
Ngoc talks about she applied her expertise as a publicist and a producer towards opportunities where her unique skillset and wide network is fully incorporated in bringing issues attracting women to STEAM fields to light.
Ngoc talks extensively about her most recent project, Power On where she produced an anthology of five cinematic short films that used technology as the narrative centerpiece for each film.
All this and much, much more on Episode #89 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Guest Rick Geritz, the CEO and Founder of Life Journey, talks about how his company is employing scalable mentoring technologies to reach out to our youth and to build the Cyber Security Generation of professionals that are going to be responsible for securing our countries and our way of life. Geritz also talks about the massive amount of money pouring into the Cyber Security market and gives his take on whether or not this trend is going to continue through 2018.
Also, Host George Rettas opens up the show by giving his take on the sense of urgency around building a strong cyber security defense in depth posture in America and announces Task Force 7 Technologies, a company aimed at being the premier Cyber Security Professional Network around the world.
Julian Waits, one of the most experienced Cyber Security Executives in the industry, appears on Episode #88 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how a properly defined Threat Hunting Operation should be defined and run. He also tells the audience what he thinks is the biggest problem in Cyber Security today, he opines on where Insider Threat Operations should lie in the IS organization, and if more data is always better when it comes to predictive analytics.
Host George Rettas also asks Julian how important it is for an analyst to be able to visualize data to be able to process it real time, how next generation security tools go about prioritization, if it is really feasible to achieve real time identification and mitigation of cyber threats, and if scalability continues to be one of the biggest problems for tooling in large organizations.
The duo also tackles the issue of centralizing the data analytics efforts of the AML, Fraud, and Security domains.
CNBC Cyber Security Reporter and author of the new book, Kingdom of Lies, Kate Fazzini joins TF7 Radio once again to talk with Host George Rettas about the biggest problems facing corporate Cyber Security teams today.
Fazzini also provided her opinion on why government agencies are struggling with Cyber Security, how we need to better train our workforce to defend against Cyber Security attacks, and what are some of the biggest mistakes Cyber Security companies make with their marketing efforts.
Fazzini lets the audience know what inspired her to write her new book, whether or not Cyber Security conferences are still a valuable training tool, and what we should do to attract more women into the Cyber Security workforce.
All this and much, much more on Episode #87 of Task Force 7 Radio.
CNBC Reporter and author of the new Cyber Security book Kingdom of Lies, Kate Fazzini appears on Episode #86 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss the latest accusations by City of Baltimore Officials that the NSA is to blame for the recent ransomeware attack that has crippled their city.
Fazzini also talks about the Cyber Security issues in the Mueller Report, election security, the role social media companies play in our national security, and how history has shown us that some Cyber Security practitioners are not very effective at their jobs.
Host George Rettas also gets into a detailed discussion with Fazzini about 5G emerging technologies, Huawei, how the controversial company is driving discord between Five Eye nations, and how Cyber Security plays into the recent trade talks between the United States and China.
All this and much, much more on Episode #86 of Task Force 7 Radio!
William Beer, Partner with EY's Cyber Security Advisory Services, talks about how the Cyber Security Domain can work to enable business in the Digital Transformation Era.
Beer gives his expert opinion on the digital and FinTech driven disruption and transformation occurring across the industry, what kind of new technologies he is seeing in the digital space that are disruptive and what kind of impact are they having on the Cyber Security industry, and he discusses the challenges he sees his clients facing today in the Cyber Security Space.
Beer also talks about Digital Trust, the importance of speed and agility in Cyber Security, and the importance of managing Third and Fourth Party Risk.
In the first segment, Host George Rettas analyzes the recent tariffs imposed on China by President Trump for continuing to steal billions of dollars of IP from United States' companies.
Former NSA TAO Officer, and the Chief of Outreach at the Army Cyber Institute at West Point, Dr. Michael Klipstein appears on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss why Information Operations are so easy to conduct by Nation States and how they have become so dangerous to the National Security of the United States.
Host George Rettas and Dr. Klipstein discuss why Cyber Security has become one of the top National Security issues that most western countries face, how the United States has taken a stand of Defending Forward and what that means in terms of U.S. Cyber policy.
Dr. Klipstein talks about how the Russian Government has excelled at Information Operations, what lessons they have taken from China's long term strategy; how hostilities via the Internet are creating new norms across the globe; how SouthCom is approaching Cyber Security Operations; and how the United States and its allies should be sharing intelligence information.
Twenty-seven year veteran of the United States Navy, Former Navy SEAL, and Founder of the Gethin Group, Ronald Mahrs appears on this week's episode of TF7 Radio to talk about the importance of behavioral risk & coaching in cyber security, assessing human capital risks, and why organizations should invest in protecting its reputation and interests when it comes to personnel selection.
Mahrs also talked about what kinds of people problems he has seen during his special operations career and how the screening process is essential to choosing the right personnel to handle sensitive data in your organization. Mahrs provides insight into how the assessment & selection of Special Operations leaders translates to the private sector and how the assessment process is used to identify workforce strengths and potential vulnerabilities that can be used as a predictive tool for performance.
Professor David Schwed, the Director of the Cybersecurity Program at the Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University, appears on Episode #83 of TF7Radio to discuss the security of blockchain technology.
Professor Schwed talks about the main attack vectors and tactics that are used to compromise blockchain based assets, the methods used to achieve secure cold transactions vs. hot transactions, what are the most underplayed or unaddressed security vulnerabilities with blockchain technology, and is it possible to have both security and convenience at the same time.
Professor Schwed also discussed how security has changed over the evolution and adoption of crypto, what are some of the challenges with the API keys for exchange connectivity, and he explains the differences between how bitcoin effectuates multi-sig vs. how ERC20 does it with smart contracts.
Learn everything you need to know about blockchain security on this week's episode of TF7 Radio!
Ariel Evans, the CEO of Cyber Innovative Technologies and Author of the new book, Managing Cyber Risk appears on Episode #82 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how to measure Cyber Risk on your digital assets.
Evans, who is an expert in measuring and mitigating cyber risk in organizations, talks about how to identify your digital assets, what types of cyber risk maturity models companies should be embracing, and how you should calculate the financial exposure and regulatory risk of a specific digital asset.
Evans also defines cyber resiliency, why you should use a digital asset approach to cyber resiliency, and how a company can become more cyber resilient by implementing a proper risk prioritization strategy.
She wraps up the show by talking about what professionals should be thinking about when measuring the efficacy of a cyber security program, how you should calculate these metrics, and how to properly use them properly with key stakeholders.
It's the episode everyone has been waiting for! One of the most sought after Cyber Security Executive Recruiters in the world, Matt Comyns of Caldwell Partners, appears on Episode #51 of TF7 Radio to talk about how Cyber Security Executives can differentiate themselves when competing for senior positions, how much time executives should spend searching for a job externally vs. internally, and how they can create more opportunities for themselves during a time when the talent crisis rages on.
Comyns also talks with host George Rettas on how executives should work with recruiters, what are the best recruiting and retention practices employers should follow to win the talent war, and whether or not in a time where the CISO seems more and more to be the fall person in a thankless job, whether or not the CISO position has turned into a dead end job.
Don't miss this episode of Task Force 7 Radio, the Voice of Cyber Security!
The Founder and Managing Partner of Boldstart, Ed Sim joins Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he applies a First Check for Enterprise Technology Entrepreneurs, how he identifies pain in a new startup, and what's hot in the Cyber Security VC market.
Sim also gives him opinion on if emerging technologies being built with security in mind, what are the basic cyber security threats and concepts that companies should be worried about, and if smaller companies are at a disadvantage relative to bigger companies in terms of rolling out mature cyber security products and services.
And the big question everyone in the VC market is talking about: Is the Cyber Security Industry in a bubble?
All this and much, much more on Episode #81 of Task Force 7 Radio!
The Chief Analytics Officer of Secure Systems Innovation Corporation, Robert Vescio appears on Episode #80 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the economics of measuring and mitigating Cyber Risk.
Vescio goes into detail on what he views are the biggest gaps in Cyber Risk Management today, what he thinks Boards wants to know about Cyber Risk, and how CISO's need to change the way they think about Cyber Risk Management.
Vescio also talks about the importance of putting a cost to specific cyber incidents, how to overcome the perception that there isn't enough data available to executives to understand the economics of Cyber Risk, and how the industry needs to transform the way it thinks about risk management.
He also goes into the specific modules and value proposition of his patented proprietary tool, X-Analytics and how executives are using the tool to size and scope risk in ways that have never been done before.
All this and much much more on Episode #80 of TF7 Radio!
This week's TF7 Cyber Security Expert Panel discusses all the hype around the crowded solutions market and analyzes the true effectiveness that so many products are having on organization's defense in depth security posture.
The Chief Security Officer of Bitgo, Thomas Pageler, the Chief Information Security Officer of Ciena, Andrew Bonillo, and the Chief Security Officer of the National Australia Bank, David Fairman, make up the this week's expert panel. They join TF7 Radio Host George Rettas to discuss the Cyber Security industries fear driven solutions market, how convergent security models in Australia are gaining attention, how companies currently share cyber intelligence with the government and the Five Eye Alliance, and current state of election security around the world.
All this and much, much more on Episode #79 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Dan Lohrmann, Chief Security Officer for Security Mentor appears on Episode #78 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his annual security predictions piece that he does every year for Government Technology Magazine. Lohrmann talks about the top ten security predictions for 2019, what predictions have already come true, and what we should expect to happen in the cyber security space moving into the future.
Lohrmann also talks about what disagreements experts and vendors are having regarding the direction of cyber security into the future, what is top of mind for most public sector CIO's for 2019, and he reviews the Top Ten Priority List for the National Association of State CIO's.
In the final segment, Lohrmann gives his thoughts on the cyber security talent shortage, the hardest jobs to fill, and how job seekers can obtain a position in cyber security.
All this and much more on Episode #78 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Former Seal Team 6 member and current Chief Security Officer of OnyxCTS, Marcus A. Capone, joins Episode #77 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the convergence of logical and physical security, the obstacles to organizational change, and the consequences of not having end to end optics when it comes to protecting your organization's assets.
Capone talks with TF7 Radio hosts about his experiences as a Seal Team 6 Operator, what it takes to be successful both in the military and in business, and if the leadership skills exhibited in military service easily transfer to the private sector when veterans make a transition to senior executive positions.
Capone also described how Seal Team 6 members train for Cyber Security events, how important Cyber Hygiene is, and how accountability and support play into the team concept.
This and much more on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio.
Omar Khawaja, the Chief Information Security Officer for Highmark Health, appears on Episode #76 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the biggest challenges for CISO's in the industry today, what keeps him up at night, and how he deals with what has become one of the stressful jobs in the country today.
Khawaja talks about the importance of leadership, how he manages his time as the chief executive of his organization, and how important it is to balance both tactical and strategic objectives with the limited amount of time he has every day.
Khawaja gives valuable insight into the most effective controls he has implemented in his environment, how the talent war is affecting his attrition rate, how he attracts and retains talent for his organization, and how he prioritizes risk when dealing with third party business partners.
All this and much much more on this week's episode of Task Force Radio - the Voice of Cyber Security.
Do we need a Moonshot to solve the Cyber Conundrum? Guest Peter Chronis, the Chief Information Security Officer of Turner, tells the audience why we need a cyber security moonshot to create a new comprehensive strategy to improve security in the digital age.
Host George Rettas reviews the recent U.S. Sanctions against Russia and what that means for the America's defense in depth security posture.
Special guest Ben Brooks, Special Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Veteran and current Vice President of Cyber Security consulting firm Beryllium, appears on Episode #75 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the importance of the NIST Framework, what gaps need to be filled to defend against the ever increasing sophistication of cyber attacks, the security of cloud infrastructures, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the cyber security industry.
Brooks also gives his opinion on whether or not the United States is in a Cyber War, what the average person can do strengthen their personal cyber security posture, and why skills and experiences learned from the military translate so well to the cyber security industry.
All this and more on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio - the Voice of Cyber Security.
Host George Rettas and Co-Hosts Tom Pageler and Andy Bonillo break down some of the main themes of the RSA Conference happening out in San Francisco, California this week.
They also provide analysis on companies around the world who are choosing to sue their employees who fall for phishing attacks.
And a new cyber security law in Thailand that gives the government total control over the internet has privacy rights activist reeling over the wide range of power the new legislation gives the government.
All this and much more on this weeks Episode of Task Force 7 Radio - the Voice of Cyber Security.
Co-Hosts and former Secret Service Agents Tom Pageler and Andy Bonillo join Host George Rettas in analyzing calls from Democrat Presidential Candidates to strengthen election security. Will the lack of confidence in our election system lead to more political turmoil in the United States?
The trio also unpack the world of underground criminal contractors, the increase in sextortion attempts, the battle between good and evil for cyber security talent, and how cyber organized crime groups are colluding and collaborating like Fortune 500 Companies, without all the red tape. How will private sector security companies keep up with their adversaries?
And finally, Huawei, a Chinese company accused of using their technology for spying purposes, threatens to bring down the Five Eye Alliance as the UK seems to lean towards using the company to build their 5G networks. What will this mean for the future of intelligence sharing for the most important intelligence alliance in the free world?
In the third segment of Episode #72, Host George Rettas and Guest Host and Chief Security Officer of BitGo, Thomas Pageler discuss one of the great mysteries in Cyber Security over the last year: What happened to the 143 million records stolen in the September, 2017 Equifax Breach?
The Cyber Security duo also talk about Google's payout of $3.4 Million dollars in Bug Bounty awards for the year 2018, Apple's decision to award a 14 year old for discovering a Group FaceTime Exploit, and a researcher who refuses to help Apple mitigate a vulnerability he discovered in their MacOS system because he doesn't agree with their Bug Bounty policies.
The hosts also unpack the situation around the vulnerability of Israel's voting system, they discuss Twitter and Facebook's responsibility in weeding out foreign intelligence agencies who intend on influencing elections of free countries, and they discuss what the United States should do to prevent foreign interference in our election process.
Host George Rettas talks with Special Guest Thomas Pageler, former Secret Service Agent and current CSO of Neustar, on the future of Bug Bounties in light of the new Uber revelations.
Host George Rettas also kicks off the show with an analysis on a new tax surcharge on California companies that will negatively affect Silicon Valley Cyber Security Companies from innovating and becoming successful.
Host George Rettas and Co-Host Thomas Pageler review a variety of Cyber Security current events in the news, including the recent reported death of Gerry Cotten, the CEO of Quadriga who died unexpectedly in India on December 9th of last year. It is reported that Cotten held the majority of the $250 million in assets from 115,000 Quadriga users in cold wallets. He was the only person who held the keys to access a reported $190 million dollars in crypto currency.
Rettas and Pageler also talk about the possibility of E-Voting coming to the U.S. and how the recent government sponsored bug bounties in Switzerland could impact E-Voting in other countries, as well as bug bounty business.
The Cyber Security Radio Hosts also talk about the scare tactics used by vendors, the affects the government shutdown has had on the cyber security posture of various government agencies, and lastly they take a look at physical security as an effective mitigating control moving into the future.
Cyber Security Legal Expert and CNN Commentator Dr. Adriana Sanford joins Episode #70 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss how EU countries are passing and aggressively enforcing regulatory laws that are affecting the way U.S. Big Tech companies are doing business there.
Dr. Sanford and Host George Rettas also discuss the legality of simply posting a photo of your children on social media in some European countries, they compare EU laws to the privacy laws in the United States, they discuss France's tough approach to U.S. Tech companies doing business in their country, and they talk about what type of exposure U.S. companies have for non-compliance.
Dr. Sanford also discusses how privacy professionals should prioritize their efforts to compliance, what the effort to establish some regulatory uniformity and harmony looks like, what countries are seeing the highest rate of enforcement actions, and what companies in the U.S. need to be aware of moving into 2019.
The Principal Market Growth Strategist for General Dynamics Mission Systems for Cybersecurity, and the IFSEC #2 Global Cyber Security Influencer for 2018, Mr. Chuck Brooks, joins Episode #69 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk all things Cyber Security.
Brooks explains the challenges from transitioning from the public sector to the private sector, what his thoughts are on the militarization of cyber security, and the difference between roles in cyber security in the public sector vs. the private sector.
Brooks also talks about how emerging threats are affecting businesses, how companies are combating the threats around IoT, Cloud, Mobile, and Third Party risks, and how new technologies being deployed as mitigating controls are introducing new threats into the environment.
Brooks also gives his thoughts on the talent crisis and provides career advice to professionals seeking to enter the Cyber Security field.
Karim Toubba, the CEO of Kenna Security, discusses why the root cause of so many breaches are coming back to unpatched systems, what companies should do when they learn they are vulnerable to the same type of attacks that are crippling other organizations in the news, and he provides his analysis of how effective tactics used by companies have been thus far in mitigating known vulnerabilities in their systems.
Toubba also gives his thoughts on how close we are to automating the remediation of vulnerabilities, how effective are the most popular vulnerability scanning tools used in the marketplace, and how organizations need to properly evaluate risk to understand their real priorities.
Host George Rettas also provides commentary on the crippling ransomware attack on the City of Atlanta and the public safety consequences they will face if they decide not to pay the ransom to the attackers.
Former Naval Officer, Silicon Valley Executive and Entrepreneur, and current Vice President of Cyber Security of the Institute of World Politics, Dean Lane joins Episode #68 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the intersection of politics and Cyber Security.
Lane explains what the Institute of World Politics is, what their mission is, and what kind of Cyber Security certificates they offer now for people both currently working in Cyber Security or looking to enter the Cyber Security profession.
Lane also takes us through his storied career as both a practitioner and consultant, a naval officer and an entrepreneur, and now as a Cyber Security Executive who is helping to train future Cyber Security professionals in an industry that is experiencing a huge talent crisis.
To wrap up the third segment Lane explains what his view of Intelligence is and how he views the value of intelligence both in business and in politics.
Dr. Rebecca Wynn, the Head of Information Security & Data Protection for the Matrix Medical Network, appears on Episode #67 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about some of the most notable global privacy events around the world over the last year.
Dr. Wynn gives her thoughts on the recent high profile breaches from a privacy perspective, she reviews the problems facing Facebook, and gives her opinion on Apple's new marketing push to promote themselves as leaders in the privacy space when it comes to users privacy on their IPhones.
Dr. Wynn also reviews significant privacy legislations in the United States, EMEA, and APAC and she speaks more in depth on privacy issues and legislation on countries like China and Germany.
To wrap on the episode, Dr. Wynn talks about the possibility of overregulation and what privacy executives should be looking to do going into 2019.
Fred Kneip, The CEO of CyberGRX and Scott Schneider, the Chief Revenue Officer of CyberGRX both join this episode of Task Force 7 Radio to give an in-depth overview of the cyber security threats and challenges companies face through their third party relationships.
These experts opine on the current state of third party cyber risk management, the common problems that most third party risk management programs are experiencing, what's driving the need for enhanced TPCRM programs today, and how companies are structuring their strategy to mitigate third party risk.
Kneip and Schneider also explain what level of diligence needs to be performed on each third party and how to determine which control failures could impact you the most, as well as what are the most common mistakes they are seeing in this space.
They also give their advice to smaller companies that are being inundated with security questions from the potential clients they want to do business with.
Marci McCarthy, the CEO and President of the very popular information security executive networking and relationship-marketing firm T.E.N., appears on Episode #65 of TF7 Radio to talk about what Cyber Security skills are in most demand, how important soft skills are in climbing the corporate ladder, and what she is doing to raise the number of minorities and women in the Cyber Security Industry.
McCarthy also gives her views on the convoluted solution market, how important personal relationships are in business, and what she sees ahead for 2019 on the regulatory landscape.
Don't miss what one of the most connected and respected professionals in the Cyber Security Industry has to say, right here on Episode #65 of Task Force 7 Radio.
Director of KPMG's Cyber Security Advisory Services, Richard Kessler, breaks down how a Unified Governance Model can help executives implement effective Cyber Security Strategy in any size of organization.
Kessler explains why so many business executives view their engagement with Cyber Security professionals as a challenge instead of an enabler to their business, and lays out a strategy for cyber security executives to overcome those perceptions to engage their peers in Risk, Big Data, Digital Transformation, and other areas to become a trusted broker and partner with the global heads of their peer domains.
Kessler discusses why Change Management is so important to organizations, how a thorough understanding of Data Security and Governance can mature your program and even accelerate your career, and why implementing an Agile Enterprise is so imperative to a successful Cyber Security Strategy.
Intelligence is arguably the most valuable capability of any Cyber Security Organization.
Levi Gundert, former Secret Service Agent and current Vice President of Intelligence and Risk at Recorded Future, joins Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the right way to build a Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Program, how to avoid common mistakes when building your first CTI program, and how CISO's should measure the efficacy of their intelligence program once they are up and running.
Levi also covers how Cyber Security Teams should be measuring risk, how to steer clear of compliance driven intelligence models, and how digital transformations are affecting the enterprise.
For those of you looking to make a transition into the Cyber Security Field, Levi opines on what he looks for when he hires intelligence analysts and what young professionals can learn from his career path to Director of one of the most prominent Cyber Intelligence Services in the world at Recorded Future.
One of the most experienced and prolific Cyber Investigations Professionals in the world, Mr. Paul Cavicchia, joins Episode #63 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the importance of implementing a proactive enterprise wide intelligence function, the process of fusing different kinds of intelligence together to get unique optics into threats to your firm, and how intelligence and investigative reporting should be formatted to promote a risk discussion with line of business executives who routinely make critical business decisions for the firm.
Host George Rettas also leveraged Cavicchia's storied career by asking him how he pivoted from Law Enforcement to the private sector, what kind of skills law enforcement officers should emphasize when seeking to make the transition from the public sector the private sector, and how law enforcement officers can leverage their unique skills sets to solve problems and mitigate risks for large Fortune 500 companies.
Tomas Maldonado, the Chief Information Security Officer of International Flavors and Fragrances, joins Host George Rettas on Episode #62 of Task Force 7 Radio to share what CISO's around the world are sharing with their Boards, what the recent breaches mean to the industry, and what CISO's should do to navigate a very convoluted vendor market.
Maldonado, a very experienced Tier I Cyber Security Professional, also explains what motivated him to get into the Cyber Security Field, how CISO jobs in different sectors vary, and what types of struggles CISO's face as the lead executive of Information Security in both large and small organizations alike.
In this TF7 EXTRA Special Episode, Host George Rettas tells you all you need to know about the Quora Breach and opines on some risks to your data that very few news outlets are talking about.
Tune in to get briefed on all the information that has been made public today and listen to Rettas break down the main talking points of the breach in a few short minutes.
Episode Description Khaled Fattal, Chairman of the MLi Group, and Producer of the new Investigative Program, the Era of the Unprecedented, appears on Episode #60 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how the threats around Cyber Security are endangering democracies around the world.
Fattal talks about his passion to come with new innovative ideas and solutions to Cyber Threats by bringing his Investigative Program to Universities and Think Tanks around the world and engaging intellectuals through the process of citizen journalism to spur dynamic conversations to solve some of the biggest threats we face today.
Don't miss Khaled Fattal talking about his new Investigative Program, The Era of the Unprecedented, on Episode #60 of Task Force 7 Radio.
In this TF7 EXTRA Special Episode, Host George Rettas tells you all you need to know about one of the biggest breaches in American history, the Marriott Breach.
Tune in to get briefed on all the information that has been made public today and listen to Rettas break down the main talking points of the breach in a few short minutes.
Steve Katz, the first person to ever hold the title of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), makes a special appearance on Episode #58 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk all things Cyber Security.
Katz chronicles his days as the first industry CISO, telling the audience how he got started in a job that shaped an entire industry, and how he built business relationships to help push his information security agenda.
We also tapped into Katz's thoughts on what he is telling his Mentees to do in today’s environment, what recommendations he has for today’s CISO’s, and how he sees the role of the CISO changing now and into the future.
Also appearing on the show are Carlos Diaz and Anne Marie Zettlemoyer to talk about TTP0, a non-profit that aims to help companies reset and build custom security operations capabilities that are fit for purpose and fit to meet their companies specific needs.
CNBC Cyber Security Reporter Kate Fazzini appears on Episode #57 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the reality of companies sharing more information with the Government, if companies who do business in China have mixed loyalties to the U.S., and what are the most real threats in the supply chain that should be addressed.
As a former Cyber Security practitioner with the largest financial institution in the country, turned Cyber Security Reporter for one of the biggest television networks in the world, Fazzini has a unique take on the challenges Cyber Security professionals face today.
Fazzini gives her opinion on the some of the hottest Cyber Security Vendors in the business, what she thinks will be the biggest Cyber Security business stories in 2019, and what the big technology companies are looking for in their next acquisition.
Darren Death, the Vice President of Information Security and the Chief Information Security Officer of ASRC Federal, talks about the importance of Cyber Security Hygiene, how Cyber Security Professionals should partner with internal IT organizations to achieve their mission, and how organizations incur technical debt in IT systems through inaction related to cyber security.
Death gives his views on the costs and return on investment related to information security, if cyber security requirements related to information systems are practical, and what he thinks a leader's responsibility is as it relates to Cyber Security in their organization.
Don't miss this insightful view of Cyber Security from a world class CISO on Episode #56 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Ray Rothrock, the CEO of Redseal and Board Member of cyber security incubator Team 8 appears on Episode #55 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his new book, Digital Resilience - Is Your Company Ready for the Next Cyber Threat and why Digital Resilience is the only way to win the Cyber Security battle we are all engaged in on a daily basis.
Rothrock talks about how every network is vulnerable to a breach, how a company's ability to be resilient is the key factor to whether or not they will survive a crisis, and how moving forward into the future CISO's are going to be judged on how they respond to a breach and not necessarily if they prevent one.
Rothrock lays out the consequences of not having a resilient organizational model when a cyber attack occurs, how your DRP and BCP plans tie into your overall Cyber Recovery Plan, and how businesses can actually thrive during a cyber attack.
Don't miss Ray Rothrock on Episode #55 of Task Force 7 Radio!
Special Guest Michael Fowler, Vice President of Professional Services for DFLabs, appears on Episode #54 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response Technologies can force multiply the Incident Response capabilities of any organization.
Fowler explains how SOAR technologies work, if they should be expected to take the place of humans, and what he biggest benefits of SOAR technologies are to an existing infrastructure. Fowler gives the audience the straight scoop on what hurdles and challenges organizations should expect when implementing a SOAR platform into their existing infrastructure, and how SOAR can mitigate some of your biggest pain points in the Incident Response Process.
If you are interested how SOAR technologies can strengthen your overall crisis management capability of your organization and whether or not you can expedite the implementation of SOAR into your infrastructure, then don't miss Episode #54 of TF7 Radio!
Cyber Security Legal Expert Adriana Sanford joins Task Force 7 Radio to discuss the nexus that Cyber Security has with the disturbing trend of terror attacks that have occurred over the last decade that have sent governments all over the world scrambling to protect their national interests.
In an inter-connected world, increased security provisions can sometimes be at the expense of individual freedoms. While much has been discussed in the realm of privacy and the basic right to privacy in some countries, our tech companies, executives and lawyers have been exposed to real threats that merit attention, including executives’ concerns with criminal prosecution that results from their employer’s non-compliance with laws of foreign territories.
In this segment, we will discuss what role cyber security plays in these battles, and what are the global ramifications of new cyber security legislation during several multi-jurisdictional conflicts under this new security landscape.
One of the most successful Cyber Security Executives in the Media and Entertainment Industry, Mike Higgins, appears on Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he pivoted from government to a consultant and ultimately to being one of the recognized CISO's in the security industry.
Mike talks with Host George Rettas about why the Media and Entertainment sector was among the last industries to recognize information security as a real material risk to their business, what kind of growing pains Companies and Executives go through when a firm hires their first CISO, and what are some of the first challenges CISO's face when they take on their first top job.
The Cyber Security duo talks about how CISO's overcome these issues, what kind of Board Engagement new CISO's usually have, how CISO's assess the Cyber Security Defense in Depth posture of a company, and how they should incorporate their assessment into their cyber security strategy.
It's the episode everyone has been waiting for! One of the most sought after Cyber Security Executive Recruiters in the world, Matt Comyns of Caldwell Partners, appears on Episode #51 of TF7 Radio to talk about how Cyber Security Executives can differentiate themselves when competing for senior positions, how much time executives should spend searching for a job externally vs. internally, and how they can create more opportunities for themselves during a time when the talent crisis rages on.
Comyns also talks with host George Rettas on how executives should work with recruiters, what are the best recruiting and retention practices employers should follow to win the talent war, and whether or not in a time where the CISO seems more and more to be the fall person in a thankless job, whether or not the CISO position has turned into a dead end job.
Don't miss this episode of Task Force 7 Radio, the Voice of Cyber Security!
O. Sami Saydjari, founder of the Cyber Defense Agency and Author of the new book Engineering Trustworthy Systems - Getting Security Right at The Design Phase, appears on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about all things Cyber Security.
Host George Rettas talks with Saydjari on everything from the Cyber Security emerging threats organizations are faced with to what Cyber Warfare would look like for people around the world. Saydjari gives his opinion on what some of the bigger mistakes organizations make when they are engineering their systems, the issues with the confusing Cyber Security solutions landscape, how Cyber Security poses an existential threat to our way of life, and much, much more.
Former United States Secret Service Agent and current Executive Vice President of Q6 Cyber, Robert Villanueva, joins Task Force 7 Radio Host George Rettas and Guest Hosts Tom Pageler and Paul Jackson to discuss the importance of implementing a robust Cyber Intelligence capability in your organization.
Villanueva, who founded the Secret Service's Cyber Intelligence Section and also led the USSS Miami Electronic Crimes Task Force, talks about how he had the foresight to pioneer intelligence capabilities in the Cyber Space long before anyone else was thinking about it. Villanueva also shares his experiences as an Undercover Secret Service Agent infiltrating Cyber Organized Crime Groups around the world.
TF7 Radio Hosts also ask Villanueva questions on today's fast changing threat environment and the challenges organizations face from the scourge of organized crime.
Paul Jackson, Managing Director of Kroll's Asia Cyber Risk Practice, joins Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how his work with the Hong Kong Police Force translated into a long successful career as one of the most successful and well known Cyber Crime experts in the world.
During his discussion with George Rettas, Jackson takes the audience through his career spanning more than 25 years of service in some of the region’s highest levels of law enforcement and corporate enterprise. Jackson walks through the challenges he has faced in his career, how he pivoted from Law Enforcement in Hong Kong, to the largest Financial Institution in the United States based in New York City, and finally to some of the most well known consultancies across the globe.
Jackson provides unique insight into storied career full of chasing bad guys, combating organized crime, protecting critical infrastructures, and teaching and advising others on how to do the same.
Host George Rettas and Co-Host Thomas Pageler sit down to discuss Facebook's decision not to replace their CSO, Alex Stamos, after he left the firm in August of this year. The hosts of TF7 Radio discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a complete decentralization of Security in large, high profile organizations like Facebook and analyze the circumstances under which Stamos left the firm and what that means for Facebook's security posture moving into the future.
Then, one year after the announcement of the Equifax breach, the hosts discuss the massive confusion in the marketplace surrounding the thousands of cyber security vendors that are fighting for market share. As senior Cyber Security professionals across the industry are clamoring for a consolidation of Cyber Security solutions, large companies are engaging in platform wars to build that single pane of glass everyone is looking for.
Kevin Trilli, The Chief Product Officer and Interim Chief Technology Officer of Onfido, one of the world's premier Identity Verification Solutions, appears on Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the role of Identity Verification in Cyber Security.
Trilli reviews the history of Identity Verification, what new ID verification solutions have emerged, and what types of approaches to ID verification are proving most successful. Trilli also opines on the use of biometrics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in innovative, disruptive ID verification technologies.
And most of all, this episode covers what everyone wants to know: what would digital ID's in mobile wallets look like, what role blockchain has in decentralized ID verification, and what is the future of Identity Verification on an Internet fraught with Cyber Crime, ID Theft, and Fraud.
Don't miss this episode of Task Force 7 Radio!
Shelley Westman, a Principal and Partner with Ernst and Young's Cyber Security Practice, appears on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio to address the issue of attracting and retaining women in the Cyber Security industry.
Westman describes her journey to becoming one of the most widely recognized Cyber Security professionals in the industry and a role model for other women looking to climb the ranks to executive positions in technology fields.
Westman reviews some statistical data regarding gender diversity in the field, why efforts to attract more women into the space have not produced the desired results executives are looking for, why more women are not choosing careers in technology related fields, and how we need to think differently about this problem as we go forward.
In the third segment Westman wraps up by giving her advice on what role companies, universities, organizations, males in the industry, and even parents play in helping to solve this talent crisis.
Alain Espinosa, the Director of Security Operations for Online Business Systems and a Board Member for the Infragard National Members Alliance, appears on Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his experiences as a minority climbing the cyber security ranks, what kinds of leadership styles work the best in the Information Security space, and what the top Cyber Security threats are that Cyber Security professionals face in today's complex and ever changing landscape.
Alain explains his role at Infragard and how this public/private partnership between the FBI and the Cyber Security community works.
He also discusses his own leadership style, how important soft skills are in the technology space, and what we need to do to invest in the next generation of cyber security professionals.
And for the entire third segment of the show, Alain breaks down today's top cyber threats around IoT, account takeovers, phishing, social engineering, event and crisis management, and malware.
Special Guest Cyber Security Legal Expert Adriana Sanford provides a comprehensive overview of the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Sanford provides you the information you need to know, in a way that only she can, about the CCPA, what companies are affected by the new law, how many Americans are affected by the new law, and how the CCPA compares to EU's GDPR law.
Sanford advises companies how they should begin to prepare for the CCPA and gives her opinion on what cyber security professionals should expect in the privacy space over the next few years.
In the third segment of the show, Host George Rettas asked Sanford about how governments are using crypto currencies to avoid sanctions, what effect could the use of crypto currencies have in the flow of money in and out of sanctioned countries, and what U.S. Regulators are doing about it.
Eric Huber, the Vice President of International and Strategic Initiatives at the National White Collar Crime Center joins host George Rettas to talk about Crime and Cryptocurrencies.
Eric taps his extensive Cyber Crime and Investigations experience in the Cyber Security space to talk about the history of virtual currencies, how blockchain technology is developing, he explains what a 51% percent attack is, and he explains what people mean when they refer to the Internet 2.0.
Eric also opines the difference between privacy coins and stable coins, he explains what Monero is and how criminals are using it, and provides his predictions on the future of crypto crimes and what law enforcement needs to do to investigate these complex anonymous transactions.
Don't miss this fascinating look into the world of crime and cryptocurrencies from one of the most experienced Cyber Crime Professionals at the NWC3 on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio - the Voice of Cyber Security.
One of the most successful Cyber Security Executives in the world, Chris Kenworthy, appears on the show to talk about the overcrowded Cyber Security Market, how the market is rapidly changing, how emerging technologies are producing more startups with innovative and disruptive technologies, and what new Cyber Security Startups need to do to survive in this extremely competitive environment.
Kenworthy also gives his expert opinion on how emerging technologies are introducing new risk into corporate environments, what cyber risk professionals should be doing about it, how startups should address the problem of overwhelming required managed services for their products, and what it means to be a Cyber Security Engineer in the most demanding talent market in the world.
Kenworthy also dishes on his vast experience with over 7 Cyber Security Startups, how he has become so successful, and gives expert advice to professionals seeking a career in the Cyber Security industry.
Vikas Bhatia, CEO and Co-Founder of Just Protect, joins host George Rettas to talk about why assessing Third Party Risk is so important, how smaller firms are reacting to demanding assessments from their clients, and the types of changes that are occurring around the risk assessment process in the industry.
Bhatia provides his subject matter expert opinion on how firms should be efficiently and effectively managing these assessments, how Cyber Security Teams should get the business involved earlier in the assessment process, and how small companies with small budgets should handle these challenging assessment demands.
Bhatia and Rettas also discuss how professionals can transition into the Cyber Security sector, what skills they need to possess to make a successful transition, and they discuss the rash of new companies entering the Cyber Security market and how customers must differentiate between the real players and the fakers looking to capitalize on a growing industry.
Michael Burshteyn, the CEO and Co-Founder of Crypto Move, appears on the show to talk about the biggest challenges in Data Security, what successful solutions companies are employing to protect their data, and how security professionals are looking to the future to protect their most sensitive information.
Burshteyn gives an upbeat and informative interview where he talks about innovative solutions in decentralized data, smart cities, drone security, moving target defense, quantum computing, key management, and much much more.
Don't miss this informative and educational interview as Burshteyn breaks down data security and explains viable solutions to some of todays most complex problems in a way that everyone can understand.
Director of KPMG's Cyber Security Advisory Services, Richard Kessler, breaks down how a Unified Governance Model can help executives implement effective Cyber Security Strategy in any size of organization.
Kessler explains why so many business executives view their engagement with Cyber Security professionals as a challenge instead of an enabler to their business, and lays out a strategy for cyber security executives to overcome those perceptions to engage their peers in Risk, Big Data, Digital Transformation, and other areas to become a trusted broker and partner with the global heads of their peer domains.
Kessler discusses why Change Management is so important to organizations, how a thorough understanding of Data Security and Governance can mature your program and even accelerate your career, and why implementing an Agile Enterprise is so imperative to a successful Cyber Security Strategy.
Guest Tom Pageler, the CSO of BitGo, talks about the importance of incorporating sound risk management practices into your cyber security business model, as well as what Risk Frameworks practitioners should be using to self regulate themselves.
Pageler also talks about the process of risk identification, risk prioritization, and the process of assessing your adversaries capabilities as well in creating a sound cyber security strategy that is aligned to your yearly budget planning process.
In the first segment of show, Host George Rettas talks about how just three cyber security companies have now raised over $800 million dollars and reports on the amount of money still flowing into the Cyber Security industry from investors who see opportunity for companies to solve big problems.
William Beer, Partner with EY's Cyber Security Advisory Services, talks about how the Cyber Security Domain can work to enable business in the Digital Transformation Era.
Beer gives his expert opinion on the digital and FinTech driven disruption and transformation occurring across the industry, what kind of new technologies he is seeing in the digital space that are disruptive and what kind of impact are they having on the Cyber Security industry, and he discusses the challenges he sees his clients facing today in the Cyber Security Space.
Beer also talks about Digital Trust, the importance of speed and agility in Cyber Security, and the importance of managing Third and Fourth Party Risk.
In the first segment, Host George Rettas analyzes the recent tariffs imposed on China by President Trump for continuing to steal billions of dollars of IP from United States' companies.
John Frazzini, the President and CEO of Security Systems Innovation Corporation (SSIC), gives his view of the evolution of Cyber Security and the collision of Cyber Security and the Insurance Industry that is creating a whole new market to assist in mitigating residual risk companies face from Cyber Security Threats every day.
Host George Rettas reviews China's continuous cyber espionage and IP Theft operations as part of their national strategy to become the world's sole superpower and how they will stop at nothing to obtain America's technology secrets to gain an unfair competitive advantage over the United States.
In the first segment of the show, Host George Rettas provides analysis on last week's announcement by the FBI recommending that all Americans reboot their office and home routers to mitigate a nation state threat from the Russian Government.
Then Senior Product Manager of DFLabs, John Moran appears on the show to level set the incident response problems and the desire for organizations to decrease the mean time to mitigating cyber attacks when they are detected.
Moran level sets the incident response environment, talks about how the talent crisis has effected the ability of organizations to respond to incidents, and lays out how the orchestration and automation of the incident response process can help your organization defend itself against attacks that are getting more sophisticated in nature every day.
George Rettas breaks down the Congressional Hearings into the Equifax Breach and special guest Jim Routh, the CSO of Aetna and Chair of the NH-ISAC gives his perspective of one of the largest breaches in history.
Host George Rettas discusses the latest statements and warnings from IBM that quantum computing may render all currently used encryption useless, making all of our data less secure and raising privacy concerns with many privacy advocates around the world. Rettas explains what research is currently happening to find a viable solution to the problem before quantum computing becomes commonplace.
Rettas also breaks down the decision by the National Security Council to delay the release of the U.S. National Cyber Security Strategy due to inclusion of offensive measures in the document, as well as President Trump's decision to eliminate the role of the Cyber Security Czar on the National Security Council.
In the third segment of the show, Rettas highlights some figures out of the latest FBI report that states Cyber Crime exceeded $1.4 Billion dollars in 2017, as well as news that Facebook had another data leak that exposed user information for over 3 million users.
One of the most prolific CSO's in the industry, who works for one of the largest Cyber Security Companies in the World, appears on this week's episode of Task Force 7 Radio. Listen to Rick Howard of Palo Alto Networks talk about his views in quantifying the risks associated with Cyber Security threats and vulnerabilities, how the wrong risk management approach can actually introduce more risk into your environment, and how quantitative, probabilistic methods are an effective way to mitigate risk in the cyber security space.
Howard also delves into his views on the defense in depth security model, if companies are really implementing the Cyber Kill Chain Model effectively, what is Automatic Security Enterprise Orchestration, the importance of partnerships in cyber security, what the Cyber Threat Alliance is and what they are trying to accomplish, the Cyber Security Talent Crisis and how organizations can attract more minorities, including women into the cyber security field.
Dr. Rebecca Wynn, SC Magazine's Chief Privacy Officer of the Year, breaks down the complex GDPR regulation for our audience as the compliance date of May 25th quickly approaches.
Dr. Wynn goes over what companies are subject to GDPR regulation and offers some suggestions on what the C-Suite should be asking themselves about their own preparation for GDPR compliance.
Dr. Wynn also explains bundled consent, active consent, and reviews exactly what types of data that are subject to the new General Data Protection Regulation.
We're all over the Insider Threat in this Episode. Host George Rettas defines what the Insider Threat really means to organizations and how their definition of an Insider defines their scope and determines the operational models they employ.
The Chief Executive Officer of Securonix, Sachin Nayyar, and the Chief Technology Officer of Securonix, Tanuj Gelati, appear on the second and third segments of the episode to talk about how the Insider Threat has transformed in sophistication over the last ten years, how dangerous nation state and organized crime affiliated Insider Threats can be, and the challenges organizations face with maintaining voluminous amounts of data and then having the capability of mining that data to identify and weed out malicious actors.
Host George Rettas breaks down what Aleksandr Kogan did with his application to collect Facebook data for the now infamous Cambridge Analytica project and provides his analysis on whether or not Aleksandr Kogan is being singled out or whether there is a much larger data security problem at Facebook on the first segment of the show.
Guest Tom Pageler, credit card fraud expert and current CSO of Neustar appears on the second segment of the show and talks about the history of card fraud, how the payment industry has evolved over the years, and how serious card issuers, card brands, and law enforcement take card fraud knowing that card fraud has been extensively used by terrorist organizations to fund their operations.
And Special Guest Eduardo Perez, Senior Vice President of Visa, appears on the third segment of the show to talk about Visa's new cyber crime fighting technologies and the Visa ID Intelligence platform.
Facebook's CEO Mark Zuckerberg did a great job of handling questions during his congressional testimony last week, but it is still unclear if Facebook violated any U.S. Regulatory laws. Zuckerberg claims a rogue developer violated Facebook rules, and Facebook is not liable for the Cambridge Analytica incident, while critics are opining that Facebook clearly violated their 2011 FTC Consent Order.
Find out all you need to know about Facebook's FTC Consent Decree as Host George Rettas and International Recognized Privacy and Cyber Security Legal Scholar Adriana Sanford break down the facts and explore what's next for not only Facebook, but for all large technology companies who profit of of their customer and user data.
Dr. Gary McGraw, renowned American Computer Scientist and Vice President of Security Technology at Synopsys talks about his efforts around the Building Security in Maturity Model (BSIMM) project conducted over years of software security drama with over 109 of the world's leading companies across various different sectors and he explains why Security at the design phase of software is so vitally important.
Dr. McGraw also talks about his new study with numerous CISO's around the country to evaluate how information security is approached from a financial, compliance, technology, and business enabler perspective in their respective organizations.
Host George Rettas also provides his analysis on the new Office of Inspector General (OIG) Report that states that The Office of the Interior is in disarray when it comes to their Cyber Security Posture almost 3 years after the OPM breach.
Karim Toubba, the CEO of Kenna Security, discusses why the root cause of so many breaches are coming back to unpatched systems, what companies should do when they learn they are vulnerable to the same type of attacks that are crippling other organizations in the news, and he provides his analysis of how effective tactics used by companies have been thus far in mitigating known vulnerabilities in their systems.
Toubba also gives his thoughts on how close we are to automating the remediation of vulnerabilities, how effective are the most popular vulnerability scanning tools used in the marketplace, and how organizations need to properly evaluate risk to understand their real priorities.
Host George Rettas also provides commentary on the crippling ransomware attack on the City of Atlanta and the public safety consequences they will face if they decide not to pay the ransom to the attackers.
Do we need a Moonshot to solve the Cyber Conundrum? Guest Peter Chronis, the Chief Information Security Officer of Turner, tells the audience why we need a cyber security moonshot to create a new comprehensive strategy to improve security in the digital age.
Host George Rettas reviews the recent U.S. Sanctions against Russia and what that means for the America's defense in depth security posture.
Listen to Adriana Sanford, Cyber Security Legal Expert, give her opinions on why countries are reacting to Blockchain Technology differently, how crypto currencies like Bitcoin are using Blockchain to record digital transactions, and how Blockchain technology is transforming business around the globe. Sanford also discusses the debate among lawyers and regulators around the world as to whether or not Bitcoin is a legitimate currency and what the future of Bitcoin and other crypto currencies looks like moving forward into the future.
In this episode, host George Rettas also discusses the consequences of what a Cyber War would be between Russia and the United States, and what private companies should do to protect themselves.
Former FBI Agent EJ Hilbert brings the audience through his storied career and explains how he became an FBI Agent, what it was like to battle Cyber Organized Crime Groups like Carder Planet on the Cyber Front Lines, and what it took to go up against Al Qaeda in the Cyber Underground after the 911 Attacks.
Hilbert explains how he came into contact with FBI Informant Maksym Popov, how he kicked off Operation Ant City, and he explains the intricate complexities of handling a Cyber Criminal Informant during a time when the FBI and Secret Service were just discovering the organized crime structures that existed in the dark web.
Hilbert explains how his involvement in a new area of criminal investigations with the FBI eventually led the Department of Justice to investigate him, how he cleared his name, and why he decided to leave his dream job at the FBI to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
Host George Rettas and Guest Tom Pageler, the CSO of Neustar, analyze Apple's recent decision to store their Chinese customer's data and their encryption keys in China. As Rettas claims Apple's commitment is to the almighty dollar and not privacy as a human right, Pageler points out that Apple has no choice if it wants to continue to do business in China. Rettas and Pageler explore the trend for country's to demand their citizen's data be stored in the country that they live in and what that means for the privacy rights of those citizens in China as well as other consumers around the world.
Guest Debbie Christofferson, a member of the Board of Directors for the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) gives her advice on how to advance your career in Cyber Security, what are the most recent trends in the Cyber Security space, and how cyber security managers must manage risk according to the nature of the business that they are in.
Nick Stamos, the CEO of E-Share, and an entrepreneur who has returned over $1 Billion Dollars in returns for investors in his companies talks about the problematic regulatory approach to Cyber Security, he gives his opinion on whether or not there is a Cyber Security bubble, and he talks about what CISO's have to do manage the large transformation to cloud computing.
Host George Rettas follows up on some of the criticisms some of his female guests face on social media and discusses why some professionals are so sensitive over the term cyber security expert.
Host George Rettas provides commentary on the recent Intelligence Committee Hearings where the Chiefs of America's Intelligence Agencies warn Senators that Cyber Security is a threat to the National Security of the United States and that the United States is under constant attack from other nation states.
Rettas also interviews International Lawyer, Cyber Security Expert and CNN Commentator Adriana Sanford on Data Security, Data Privacy, and how concerned companies should be regarding the competing and sometimes conflicting regulation and legislation in the data protection and privacy space. Rettas explores with Sanford how this regulatory risk affects companies in the United States who do business abroad.
Robert Rodriguez, the CEO and Founder of the Security Innovation Network (SINET), tells us who the real innovators are in the Cyber Security space and he talks about the importance of collaboration and trusted relationships between the public sector, the private sector, and academia in addressing the worst cyber security threats we face today.
Mr. Rodriguez provides his opinion on what the worse threats to our national security are, what we need to do to address them, and what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur in the very competitive cyber security space.
Host George Rettas also gets into the issues over cyber security budgets being so regulatory driven and he asks Mr. Rodriguez how we transform from a budget cycle process that is so regulatory driven to a much more effective process of investing resources to mitigate material risks and produce value for our businesses.
Guest Rick Geritz, the CEO and Founder of Life Journey, talks about how his company is employing scalable mentoring technologies to reach out to our youth and to build the Cyber Security Generation of professionals that are going to be responsible for securing our countries and our way of life. Geritz also talks about the massive amount of money pouring into the Cyber Security market and gives his take on whether or not this trend is going to continue through 2018.
Also, Host George Rettas opens up the show by giving his take on the sense of urgency around building a strong cyber security defense in depth posture in America and announces Task Force 7 Technologies, a company aimed at being the premier Cyber Security Professional Network around the world.
George Rettas talks about Cyber Security at the Super Bowl, gives some data security pointers in recognition of Data Privacy Day in America, and then is joined by special guest Dr. Rebecca Wynn where they discuss Woman in Cyber Security and the successes, failures, and challenges around efforts to secure confidential data across organizations in all the critical infrastructures.
Dr. Wynn was named the 2017 Cyber Security Professional of the Year sponsored by the Cyber Security Excellence Awards, and she was also awarded SC Magazine’s Chief Privacy Officer of the Year Award in 2017.
Dr. Wynn is an inspiration to thousands of women in Cyber Security and the broader technology space and has been published dozens of times on various different topics in the Cyber Security field.
Host George Rettas talks with Special Guest Thomas Pageler, former Secret Service Agent and current CSO of Neustar, on the future of Bug Bounties in light of the new Uber revelations.
Host George Rettas also kicks off the show with an analysis on a new tax surcharge on California companies that will negatively affect Silicon Valley Cyber Security Companies from innovating and becoming successful.
Host George Rettas finishes his analysis of the Jacobs Uber Whistleblower which alleges Uber used illicit information obtained through alleged criminal activity tasked by an overreaching Cyber Security program to artificially inflated the companies valuation amid a huge $21 billion dollar dip in the companies estimated worth by investors.
Rettas also analyzes a New York Times story where reporter Nicole Perlroth obtained internal Uber emails that memorialize the $100,000 payment made to a hacker was part of the companies bug bounty program and that the company was not paying hackers hush money to cover the now highly public breach to their systems.
You're not going to want to miss this episode of Task Force 7 Radio, as drama at Uber reads more like a nation state spy novel than the security operations of a cab company.
The partial release of a 37 page redacted letter by former Uber employee Richard Jacobs outlining all kinds of questionable practices by the ride haling giant has rocked Uber and has now been introduced into both a DOJ Criminal Investigation into Uber and a Civil Case in which Uber is a defendant.
The letter details some outrageous accusations, some of it shocking, and if it proves to be true, puts the entire Uber culture into question.
Listen to host George Rettas as he provides details of the letter and gives you expert commentary that takes you through the wild ride one Uber employee had with a company that was seemingly out of control on this latest episode of Task Force 7 Radio.
If you want to learn about the future of Biometric Authentication and how it can be modeled to help prevent large breaches, listen to this episode of Task Force 7 Radio where the CEO of HYPR, George Avetisov talks about how a decentralized authentication model greatly reduces the risk for enterprises of a mass data breach by eliminating the need to centrally store credentials. Host George Rettas also provides an update on the latest news on Kaspersky and their alleged cooperation with the Russian government in mining for U.S. Government classified information in their customer's computers.
Special Guest Mark Clancy, one of the most well known Cyber Security professionals in the world, talks about the role of the CISO in every organization and the worldwide scramble for firms to find the talent they need to protect their networks, their data, and their intellectual property.
Clancy defines the role of the CISO and discusses the genesis companies go through in hiring their first CISO. Why do companies look to replace existing security leaders? Where should the CISO sit in most organizations? How has the role of the CISO changed over the last few years? How do we define the success of the CISO?
Clancy also describes the gaps that are being addressed in the pre-competitive Research and Development space as well as how the Internet of Things is changing the security landscape across the industry.
There are still some Cyber Security Professionals who claim that the Cyber Security Talent Crisis is a myth. Host George Rettas reviews the facts and gives his frank assessment of the Talent Crisis that is introducing so much more risk into cyber security programs around the world. Is everyone wrong?
Rettas also reports on the situation around the Uber hack and their decision to pay the hackers $100K to not use all the information that they stole from Uber. Where did that $100K payment go?
Rettas also gives an update on the Qatar Crisis and decision by the United States Attorneys Office of the Southern District of New York to announce an indictment against an Iranian National for the very public hack of HBO. The United States sends a message...
With our special guest, Dr. Magda Chelly, we are going to define the problem with attracting women into the Cyber Security space and discuss what we need to do moving forward to solve this problem which is driving the Cyber Security Talent Crisis across the globe. I am also going to give an overview of the Uber Breach and what is going with that beleaguered company.
We dedicate the entire episode to reviewing the damaging leaks of cyber weapons from the CIA and NSA over the last year and a half and how they are being used to attack western businesses and American interests across the globe. We also review what the CIA, NSA, WIkileaks, Bank Security Professionals, and many other cyber security professionals have to say about the leaks and what consumers should be focused on to protect themselves.
I explore the Qatar crisis with Special Guest Khaled Fattal and discuss the the mundane cyber crime that has sparked the biggest diplomatic crisis ever between American allies in the Middle East. I also ask him about cyber insurance and how companies know the policies they are purchasing are fit for purpose.
As the Encryption debate starts to heat up again, law enforcement officers and privacy advocates are looking for a solution. In this episode we get the unique views of Roy Zur, the CEO of Cybint Solutions on how the Encryption debate is viewed in Israel and we get his unique insights of the issue from an international perspective.
The debate over privacy and encryption is a very serious problem. US Federal law enforcement are demanding a solution that doesn't allow encryption to hinder criminal investigations and even national security. Some are pushing for legislative action to force companies to abandon their current business models. But advocates for privacy seem to have the ear of the majority of Americans, and right now it would seem the balance of the debate is landing on the side of privacy. Jeremiah Grossman weighs in on what he thinks about the issue and much more on this episode of Task Force 7 Radio.
Intelligence Agencies are Using AV Software to Spy on People Around the World. We'll Take a Look at the Allegations Against Kaspersky, What the North Koreans Recently Did To Steal South Korean Military Plans, and tell you what you should know about AV software on your computer.
George Rettas breaks down the Congressional Hearings into the Equifax Breach and special guest Jim Routh, the CSO of Aetna and Chair of the NH-ISAC gives his perspective of one of the largest breaches in history.
September 2017 was a one of the most news worthy months in Cyber Security history, with multiple high profile breaches and figures in the news. Your host, George Rettas, will discuss the most relevant incidents, and talk about what we can take away from these events to make our networks safer.
In this episode we will discuss the facts surrounding the Equifax breach and analyze how the breach was handled through the entire cyber security ecosystem. From prevention, to detection, to response, and ultimately recovery, what does the cyber security community think about the way the breach was handled? The show will also have a very special guest, the President of Good Harbour Security Risk Management, best selling author of the book Cyber War, and also a former member of the National Security Council and Special Advisor to the Bush Administration on Cyber Security, Mr. Richard Clarke. We’ll talk with Mr. Clarke about the Equifax breach and we will also get his thoughts about North Korea and how prepared the United States is for a Cyber War.
This Pilot Episode of Task Force 7 Radio will introduce your host, George Rettas, and the opening segment will provide a preview of what listeners should expect to hear in the pilot series of one the most anticipated business radio shows in the world.
The show will also have as a special guest, former Secretary of Homeland Security and current Chairman of his own company, the Chertoff Group, the Honorable Michael Chertoff to talk about the proliferation of Nation State Cyber Security Attacks and what we need to do to protect ourselves against these threats. Secretary Chertoff will talk about whether or not we are engaged in a Cyber War with other countries, how Cyber Attacks affect global geo-politics, and how responsible is the government in protecting the critical systems of our Fortune 500 Companies.