Unauthorized Access: Recent Episodes
Sadia Mirza, Kamran Salour
Monthly podcast Unauthorized Access offers an insider's look into the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. In each episode, Sadia Mirza and Kamran Salour will discuss the month's main events — ranging from breach notification legislation developments, threat actor trends, and general cybersecurity news — while also spotlighting industry-expert opinions and offering actionable steps to take in response.
In the latest episode of Unauthorized Access, host Sadia Mirza welcomes Kaitlin Clemens, the newest member of Troutman Pepper's Incidents + Investigations team. Kaitlin shares her journey into incident response and cybersecurity, transitioning from plaintiff-side litigation to crisis management in the cybersecurity space. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of her role, shedding light on the critical importance of having a supportive team.
Kaitlin also offers her insights on balancing a demanding career with personal life, especially as a mother. At one point, Sadia and Kaitlin become so engrossed in their conversation that they forget they are recording, giving listeners a rare opportunity to eavesdrop on their everyday office banter.
Curious to know what makes these IR attorneys enjoy their jobs so much? Tune in to hear their true and authentic selves.
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Unauthorized Access, our privacy and cybersecurity-focused podcast, spotlights the human side of the cybersecurity industry. In this episode, Sadia welcomes Sherri Davidoff, CEO of LMG Security, to discuss the challenges and experiences associated with being a primary caregiver in the cybersecurity space. Whether as a mother, father, elder-care provider, or in any other role, this is a topic that many individuals in the cybersecurity community struggle with, but go to great lengths to conceal. Both Sadia and Sherri pause to share their personal journeys and highlight the individuals who have supported them in excelling in both their professional and caregiving roles (spoiler alert — for Sadia, that person is Ron Raether). Sherri, reflecting on the need for more flexibility, notes that virtual opportunities, which had expanded during the pandemic, are now beginning to decrease as the world transitions back to a 'pre-pandemic' state. These opportunities broadened the accessibility of the cybersecurity industry, especially for those juggling demanding caregiving responsibilities.
Unauthorized Access, Troutman Pepper's privacy and cybersecurity-focused podcast, spotlights the human aspect of the cybersecurity industry, introducing you to the remarkable personalities that make the industry amazing. Troutman Pepper's Gene Fishel joins Sadia after discovering that she was snooping around his office hoping to snag a challenge coin. Sadia uncovers its meaning, but more importantly discusses Gene's 20-year career as chief of the Computer Crime Section in Virginia's Office of Attorney General, and his time as a special assistant U.S. attorney. The discussion delves into Gene's views on leading cyber investigations, managing forensics units, handling breach notifications, and what he has learned since deciding to play defense.
Unauthorized Access, Troutman Pepper's privacy and cybersecurity-focused podcast, spotlights the human aspect of the cybersecurity industry, introducing you to the remarkable personalities that make the industry amazing. In the first episode of Season 3, Sadia chats with Marsh McLennan Agency's National Cyber Claims Leader Matt Ross. They discuss Matt's journey from Chicago to Austin, and his transition from practicing law to handling massive breach claims. Along the way, they muse about the data privacy industry, the importance of working in a service industry, the Austin pizza scene, and one of Houston's newest Mediterranean restaurants… that hits close to home!
It's official! The Unauthorized Access podcast has returned, now with a slightly different spin. Our monthly podcast will spotlight the human aspect of cybersecurity, bringing you closer to the remarkable personalities shaping the industry. In our latest episode, Troutman Pepper Partner Sadia Mirza chats with Joe Tarraf, chief delivery officer at Surefire Cyber. They discuss Joe's journey to cybersecurity, the crucial role of communication in delivering services, and his favorite New York City restaurant. Also tune in to find out if Sadia genuinely misses Kamran, and who Joe considers to be one of the best human beings in the industry. Sadia certainly echoed his sentiment.
In this episode of Unauthorized Access, Kamran and Sadia welcome Lynn Peachey, director of business development at Arete. The three talk about Lynn's life, being a woman in cyber, and perfecting the work-life balance. Welcome to the human element of cybersecurity.
In this episode of Unauthorized Access, Kamran and Sadia are joined by Redpoint Cybersecurity VP of Client Engagement Violet Sullivan. The three cyber experts discuss board level buy-in and how to make sure the board is prepared for a cyberattack before it happens. Violet also shares how changing the communication around these issues of cyber privacy and risk can help.
In this episode of Unauthorized Access, Kamran and Sadia welcome their firm colleague, Privacy + Cyber Partner and Team Leader Ron Raether, in a discussion on consumer breach notices — specifically from Ron's perspective as a litigator — and how plaintiff's counsel can interpret these notices.
For more than 20 years, Ron has advised companies in navigating federal and state privacy laws, bringing a unique understanding of technology in the areas of data security, data privacy, patent, antitrust, and licensing and contracts.
Can cyber investigations be canned? Find out what Sadia, Kamran, and this month’s guest, Shawn Tuma of Spencer Fane, have to say. The gloves come off as these three breach coaches duke it out for the final word on this topic. Just kidding, we cordially discuss our thoughts and opinions on the subject and discover Shawn’s love for Winnie-The-Pooh.
In this episode of Unauthorized Access, Kamran and Sadia welcome Assistant Vice President of Cyber Services and Incident Response Linda Comerford of AmTrust. During this discussion, Linda navigates the steps of the panel process. She also offers insight on effective and ineffective practices once a panel has been secured.
In this episode of Unauthorized Access, Kamran and Sadia welcome Tony Kirtley of Secureworks. Tony discusses the emotional response to a ransomware attack, particularly how the emotional response mirrors the Kübler-Ross five stages of grief. Tony also shares how the sooner organizations reach the fifth stage of “acceptance” — the sooner they can make rational and pragmatic decisions in the incident response process.
Immediately following a three-day stint at the Summer 2022 Net Diligence conference in Philadelphia, Kamran and Sadia welcome Kroll’s Keith Wojcieszek to the Unauthorized Access podcast. In this episode, the trio discuss common misconceptions about dark web monitoring and instances where dark web monitoring can be quite important. Don’t forget to tune in to win this month’s prize — Troutman Pepper’s “privacy + cyber” hacker hoodie.
Unauthorized Access provides an insightful and interesting recap of the latest developments in cybersecurity. Each month our (mildly funny) hosts, Kamran Salour and Sadia Mirza, will discuss updates on legal developments and industry trends, and share real incident response stories and lessons learned. Kamran and Sadia will also talk with industry experts (e.g., individuals from forensics, insurance, law enforcement, and information security) about the current cyber landscape and where it is headed. The goal for this podcast is to keep you educated and entertained about all things cybersecurity.
If you have a fever for IR – the prescription is Unauthorized Access.