Episodes
Inspired by my co-host Jason Albuquerque, we dig into the hard part of our Say Easy, Do Hard segment. In part 2, we discuss how to train for a cyber instance. We'll cover the elements of a training program that will prepare you for responding to a cyber incident, including: Developing the training program Practice, practice, practice Imposing corrective actions Constantly evaluating/reviewing the success of the training program Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-349
Published 05/07/24
Inspired by my co-host Jason Albuquerque, this quarter's Say Easy, Do Hard segment is Train How You Fight. In part 1, we discuss the importance of training for a cyber incident. However, lots of organizations do not take it seriously, causing mistakes during an actual cyber incident. How will the lack of preparation impact your organization during an incident? Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-349
Published 05/06/24
In the leadership and communications section, The Board's Pivotal Role in Steering Cybersecurity, CISO-CEO communication gaps continue to undermine cybersecurity, The Essence of Integrity in Leadership: A Pillar of Trust and Excellence, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-348
Published 04/30/24
A hybrid workforce requires hybrid identity protection. But what are the threats facing a hybrid workforce? As identity becomes the new perimeter, we need to understand the attacks that can allow attackers access to our applications. Eric Woodruff, Product Technical Specialist at Semperis, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss those attacks, including a new attack technique, dubbed Silver SAML. Join this segment to learn how to protect your hybrid workforce. Segment Resources: ...
Published 04/29/24
The new SEC Cyber Security Rules require organizations to be ready to report cyber incidents. But what do you actually need to do? Mike Lyborg, Chief Information Security Officer at Swimlane, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to prepare. In this interview he'll discuss the key element of your preparation, including: Quantification Materiality Evidence Disclosure Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-347
Published 04/23/24
Since 2016, we been hearing about the impending impact of CMMC. But so far, it's only been words. That looks to be changing. Edward Tourinsky, Founder & Managing Principal at DTS, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the coming impact of CMMC v3. Edward will cover: The background of CMMC Standardization of CMMC CMMC v3 changes and implementation timelines Best practices to prepare Segment Resources: ...
Published 04/22/24
In the leadership and communications section, Navigating Legal Challenges of Generative AI for the Board, Winds of Warning? SEC Charges Threaten to Disrupt Role of CISO, 6 Common Leadership Styles — and How to Decide Which to Use When, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-346
Published 04/16/24
Startup founders dream of success, but it's much harder than it looks. As a former founder, I know the challenges of cultivating an idea, establishing product market fit, growing revenue, and finding the right exit. Trust me, it doesn't always end well. In this interview, we welcome Seth Spergel, Managing Partner at Merlin Ventures, to discuss how to accelerate that journey to lead to a successful outcome. Seth will share Merlin Venture's approach to helping startups tackle the largest...
Published 04/15/24
In this discussion, we focus on vendor/tool challenges in infosec, from a security leader's perspective. To quote our guest, Ross, "running a security program is often confused with shopping". You can't buy an effective security program any more than you can buy respect, or a black belt in kung fu (there might be holes in these examples, but you hopefully get the point). In fact, buying too much can often create more problems than it solves, especially if you're struggling to fill your...
Published 04/09/24
In this discussion, we focus on vendor/tool challenges in infosec, from a security leader's perspective. To quote our guest, Ross, "running a security program is often confused with shopping". You can't buy an effective security program any more than you can buy respect, or a black belt in kung fu (there might be holes in these examples, but you hopefully get the point). In fact, buying too much can often create more problems than it solves, especially if you're struggling to fill your...
Published 04/09/24
In the leadership and communications section, The Strategic Implications of Cybersecurity: A C-Level Perspective, Leadership Misconceptions That Hinder Your Success , "Mastering Communication: Lessons from Two Years of Learning", and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-344
Published 04/02/24
Harold Rivas has held multiple CISO roles. In his current CISO role, he's championing Trellix's overall mission to address the issues CISOs face every day, encouraging information sharing and collaborative discussions among the CISO community to help address challenges and solve real problems together - part of this is through Trellix's Mind of the CISO Initiative and the Trellix CISO Council. In this interview, we do a little CISO soul-searching. Harold will bring insights from the...
Published 04/02/24
With hundreds or thousands of SaaS apps to secure with no traditional perimeter, Identity becomes the focal point for SaaS Security in the modern enterprise. Yet with Shadow IT, now recast as Business-Led IT, quickly becoming normal practice, it’s more complicated than trying to centralize all identities with an Identity Provider (IdP) for Single Sign-On (SSO). So the question becomes, “How do you enable the business while still providing security oversight and governance?” This segment is...
Published 03/26/24
In the leadership and communications section, The CISO Role Is Changing. Can CISOs Themselves Keep Up? , Why do 60% of SEC Cybersecurity Filings Omit CSO, CISO Info?, How Co-Leaders Succeed, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-343
Published 03/25/24
Piggybacking off of our interview with Dave DeWalt, Tom Parker from Hubble joins Business Security Weekly to discuss a few of the key trends CISOs should be paying attention to. Yes, we'll cover Artificial Intelligence, but more from a business risk and governance perspective. We'll also cover quantum computing, technical debt, and how budgets will impact how organizations can or cannot prepare for these emerging trends. Buckle up and hang on for part two of our jam packed episode. Show...
Published 03/19/24
Piggybacking off of our interview with Dave DeWalt, Tom Parker from Hubble joins Business Security Weekly to discuss a few of the key trends CISOs should be paying attention to. Yes, we'll cover Artificial Intelligence, but more from a business risk and governance perspective. We'll also cover quantum computing, technical debt, and how budgets will impact how organizations can or cannot prepare for these emerging trends. Buckle up and hang on for part two of our jam packed episode. Show...
Published 03/19/24
Dave DeWalt needs no introduction. A four-time CEO and currently the Founder and CEO of NightDragon, Dave collects, analyses, and disseminates more intelligence on the cybersecurity industry in a year than most of us ever will in a lifetime. We've invited Dave to Business Security Weekly to share some of that intelligence with our audience. Specifically, we'll hear about: The evolving threat landscape, including impacts of Artificial Intelligence The latest cybersecurity innovation,...
Published 03/18/24
In the leadership and communications section, Cybersecurity in the C-Suite: A CISO’s Guide to Engaging the Board, The CISO's Guide to AI: Embracing Innovation While Mitigating Risk, Cyber Insurance Strategy Requires CISO-CFO Collaboration, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-341
Published 03/12/24
When you think of executive protection, you think of work related activities such as security details, travel planning, and other physical security protections. But in the world of Artificial Intelligence and DeepFakes, the risk landscape for executives goes far beyond work and into their personal lives. The home is now the new battle field and family life will never be the same. Chris Pierson, CEO at BlackCloak, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the changes in the risk landscape for...
Published 03/11/24
In the leadership and communications section, Effective cyber security starts at the top, CISOs Struggling to Balance Regulation and Security Demands With Rising Cybersecurity Pressures, Death of the CIO, Redefining the CISO role, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-340
Published 03/05/24
The SEC's new cyber reporting requirements are forcing organizations to rethink their compliance and risk programs. No longer can compliance and risk be static, point in time assessments. Instead they need to match the speed of security which is dynamic and real-time. Couple the difference in speeds with whistleblowers and attack groups reporting non-compliance with the new SEC rules and organizations find themselves in a regulatory nightmare. Igor Volovich, VP of Compliance Strategy for...
Published 03/04/24
Panoptica, Cisco’s cloud application security solution, was born out of Outshift, Cisco's incubation engine. Shibu George, Engineering Product Manager at Outshift, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss his transition from application performance monitoring to application security and how Panoptica was born. This segment is sponsored by Panoptica. Visit https://securityweekly.com/panoptica to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-339
Published 02/27/24
Released on January 26, 2023, the NIST AI RMF Framework was developed through a consensus-driven, open, transparent, and collaborative process that included a Request for Information, several draft versions for public comments, multiple workshops, and other opportunities to provide input. It is intended to build on, align with, and support AI risk management efforts by others. Padraic O'Reilly, Founder and Chief Innovation Officer at CyberSaint, joins BSW to discuss why AI risks are a unique...
Published 02/26/24
Check out this interview from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on February 22, 2022. The Business Information Security Officer, or BISO, is relatively new and somewhat controversial role. Does this role act as the CISO's non-technical liaison to the business units or as the CISO's deputy to oversee strategy implementation at a granular level? Is this new role a necessary career path for future CISOs or an entry point into security?...
Published 02/19/24