Episodes
In this episode of the Cyber and Risk Leaders podcast, SureCloud's Matthew Davies welcomes special guest AJ Nash of ZeroFox about the role of intelligence in cybersecurity. We delve into the challenges of misinformation in the digital age, including the spread of disinformation and erosion of trust in institutions. Join us as we explore the impact of dis/mis/malinformation, the manipulation of social media and what to consider when it comes to news sources. Follow us on Linkedin: ·     ...
Published 04/19/24
In this episode, Matt Davies sits down with Tom Cornelius from the SCF and Compliance Forge to dive into the world of risk assessments. Together, they explore the latest developments in risk assessment practices, how recent SEC changes have influenced risk management strategies, and introduce an innovative approach to transform the way you work. In this episode, hear more about the following: Why risk assessment methods are often broken, with teams asking irrelevant questions and lacking...
Published 03/28/24
Published 03/28/24
In the latest SureCloud Cyber & Risk Leaders Podcast, Jodie Lash, a cybersecurity professional, discusses her career journey, the importance of continuous control monitoring (CCM), and the challenges and priorities in the industry. She emphasizes the need for effective security programs, automation in controls assurance, and the role of cybersecurity awareness. Jodie also shares insights on implementing CCM technology, the skills required for information security professionals, and her...
Published 02/27/24
In this podcast episode, Brent Deterding, the CISO at Afni, joins Matthew Davies, the VP of Product at SureCloud. They discuss Brent's approach to organizational risk. Brent outlines his four steps for significantly reducing risks within businesses in a manner that is simple, easy, and inexpensive. Contact Brent Deterding👉 Brent's LinkedIn:  / brent-deterding  👉 Afni' website: https://afni.com/ Contact Matthew Davies👉 Matthew's LinkedIn:   / matthew-daviesgrc  👉 SureCloud's Website:...
Published 01/25/24
As technology rapidly evolves, so does the landscape of compliance.    In the latest SureCloud podcast episode, Michelle Garcia, Director of Information Security and Compliance at Carnival Cruise Line, and Matthew Davies of SureCloud discuss on the transformative journey of compliance and the emerging tools reshaping its future.    In today's fast-paced tech landscape, why is automation not just an advantage but a must for compliance?    And how can businesses best use its power? 
Published 01/10/24
In this podcast episode, Stuart Powell, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Government of Jersey, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to discuss Identity and Access Management (IAM) and how you can improve this in your organization. They also talk about the topic of the moment, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and how it can impact your organization's risk and compliance management. Contact Stuart Powell👉 Stuart's LinkedIn:...
Published 09/13/23
In this podcast episode, Brent Deterding, the CISO at Afni, joins Matthew Davies, the VP of Product at SureCloud. They discuss Brent's approach to organizational risk. Brent outlines his four steps for significantly reducing risks within businesses in a manner that is simple, easy, and inexpensive. Contact Brent Deterding👉 Brent's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/brent-deterding/👉 Afni's website:afni.com/ Contact Matthew Davies👉 Matthew's LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-daviesgrc/👉...
Published 09/07/23
Every month, our experts Nick, Hugh, and Arron will highlight the current and emerging cyber threats you need to know about right now, giving you great insights to help protect your organization.  July's Cyber Threat Briefing covers:  💡 WordPress security. Is it STILL a problem in 2023? 💡 U.S. Cyber Trust Mark - Can mandatory standards really drive security improvement?  🎬 Related Video: Cybersecurity and Wearable Devices | Cyber Threat Briefing ➟ https://youtu.be/HGkw6PuaO14 💻 Register for...
Published 08/15/23
In this podcast episode, Alexander Zhitenev, CISO at IFCO Systems, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to discuss business continuity and disaster recovery. Alexander emphasizes the significance of implementing suitable safeguards within a business to guarantee its ability to sustain operations in the face of any potential disruptions or disasters. Contact Alexander Zhitenev👉 Alexander's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander...👉 IFCO SYSTEMS' website:...
Published 07/20/23
Every month, our experts Nick, Hugh and Arron will highlight the current and emerging cyber threats you need to know about right now, giving you great insights to help protect your organization. June's Cyber Threat Briefing covers: 💡 The Worldwide Impact of the MOVEit Breach and the Latest Tactics for Future Prevention💡 CISA Sounds Alarm: iPhone Zero Day & Triangulation Trojans - Urgent Patch Required for Stealthy iMessage Exploit 💻 Register for our next episode here:...
Published 07/06/23
In this podcast edition, Karla Reffold, award-winning cyber security professional and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Orpheus Cyber, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to explore the surge of board advisory roles for CISOs in today's cyber landscape. Karla and Matthew also discuss her transition from Human Resources (HR) to a COO role, her current activities as a Board Advisor of two cyber-related organizations and a Non-executive Director at Trident Search, as well as her...
Published 06/06/23
Every month, our experts Nick, Hugh and Arron will highlight the current and emerging cyber threats you need to know about right now, giving you great insights to help protect your organization.  May's Cyber Threat Briefing covers: 💡 What is meant by 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI)?💡 Where does AI's potential lie in cybersecurity?💡 What cybersecurity risks does AI present?💡 How is AI transforming cybersecurity jobs?
Published 05/23/23
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been transforming various industries, and organizations are increasingly incorporating this technology into their operations.  In this podcast edition, Sam Bisbee, Senior Director and Distinguished Engineer at F5, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to discuss the dangers of ChatGPT and AI within organizations and how to mitigate those risks. 
Published 05/18/23
In this podcast edition, James (Jim) Dempsey, Lecturer at UC Berkeley Law School and Senior Policy Advisor at Stanford Cyber Policy Center, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to talk about cybersecurity law, in particular about the new approach announced by the US government, which aims to prevent technology providers from using disclaimers to protect themselves from liability. 
Published 04/27/23
Every month, our experts Nick, Hugh and Arron will highlight the current and emerging cyber threats you need to know about right now, giving you great insights to help protect your organization.  April's Cyber Threat Briefing covers: 💡 C3X app compromised by North Korean hackers in a supply chain attack💡 Over 1/10 businesses have malware traffic on their network💡 Does ChatGPT pose a risk to your company?
Published 04/25/23
In this podcast edition, Robert Wood, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Founder of the Soft Side of Cyber, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to have an in-depth discussion on Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) for healthcare. Additionally, Robert tells about his TPRM-related challenges and how he approaches them. Warning: This podcast episode has background noise in a few spots. 
Published 03/31/23
Every month, our experts Nick, Hugh and Arron will highlight the current and emerging cyber threats you need to know about right now, giving you great insights to help protect your organization. March's Cyber Threat Briefing covers:💡 Microsoft OneNote used to spread malware across networks💡 TPM 2.0 flaws leave cryptographic keys vulnerable💡 The line between good and bad in cybersecurity
Published 03/28/23
Every month, our experts Nick, Hugh and Arron will highlight the current and emerging cyber threats you need to know about right now, giving you great insights to help protect your organization. February's Cyber Threat Briefing covers:💡 European infrastructure under cyberattack from Russian hackers💡 Reddit's security "incident". What happened?💡 GoDaddy subject to a multi-year cyberattack campaign
Published 03/06/23
In this podcast edition, Tyler Britton, Cyber Risk Manager at Dropbox, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to discuss Factor Analysis of Information Risk methodology and how he has embedded it in his organization, Dropbox. He explains his role as a Quantitative Cyber Risk Manager and goes through the challenges and benefits of implementing Factor Analysis of Information Risk (FAIR) methodology in organizations.
Published 03/01/23
In this CISO How To podcast episode, SureCloud's Senior Consultant, Tom Hulme, and Senior Director of Cybersecurity, Nick Hayes, discuss Vulnerability Management (VM). Watch this video to learn more about VM and what value your organization can get running a solid vulnerability management program.
Published 02/17/23
In this CISO How To podcast episode, SureCloud's Principal Cybersecurity Consultant Mark Wardlow, Senior Cybersecurity Consultant Steve Velcev and Senior Director of Cybersecurity Nick Hayes discuss Red Teaming. Watch this video to learn more about Red Teaming, the differences between penetration testing and red teaming services, and the stages involved when leveraging red teaming services for your organization.
Published 02/08/23
Every month, our experts Hugh and Nick will highlight the current and emerging cyber threats you need to know about right now, giving you great insights to help protect your organization.  The first Cyber Threat Briefing of 2023 covers:- The LastPass incident update - how secure are password managers?- Slack's GitHub breach - what is the value of knowing your attack surface when using cloud-based services?- Biden's classified documents - what are the risks, and how can you protect your...
Published 02/03/23
In this podcast edition, George Finney CISO, author, speaker, professor, and consultant, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to discuss security awareness and the concept of zero trust, the subject of his bestseller 'Project Zero Trust: A Story about a Strategy for Aligning Security and the Business'. Besides being the author of a bestseller, George wrote several other cybersecurity books, including: 'Well Aware: Mastering the Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future',...
Published 01/31/23
In this podcast edition, Jane Frankland, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Influencer, joins Matthew Davies, VP of Product at SureCloud, to discuss her role within the tech industry and how this impacts businesses, society, and women's lives.
Published 01/19/23