Summary   This conversation explores the role of a SOC analyst and the challenges they face in the cybersecurity field. It covers the structure and responsibilities of a SOC team, the impact of remote work on communication and collaboration, and the skills required to be a successful SOC analyst. The conversation also delves into the tools and technologies used in a SOC, the career path of a SOC analyst, and the importance of passion and continuous learning in the IT industry. In this...

Show Notes for Episode 64: Penetration Testing and Remediation in Cybersecurity Welcome to Episode 64 of our cybersecurity-focused podcast! In this installment, our host Bryan Young is joined by two experts in the field of cyber defense, Megan Scherer and Ryan Wager from Secure Network Technologies. Dive deep with us as we explore the critical roles that penetration testing and remediation play in safeguarding organizations against digital threats. Main Themes: The Importance of...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Bryan Young invites Igor Barshteyn to demystify quantum computing and its implications for cybersecurity. They dive into the intricacies of how quantum computing challenges current encryption methods, specifically public key cryptography, and what that means for data security. The discussion pivots around the looming necessity for transition to post-quantum cryptography and the roles that various entities like NIST, NSA, and leading tech companies are...

Show Notes: Episode 62 - Empowering Veterans in the Digital Age   - Guest Introduction:    - Guests from Tech4Troops, an organization providing free computers and education programs to veterans.    - Guests share their military backgrounds, highlighting their experiences and challenges. - Importance of Supporting Veterans:    - Conversation emphasizes the significance of supporting veterans and addressing their unique needs.    - Tech4Troops' mission to bridge the digital divide for...

In this Halloween-themed episode, the hosts share several spooky and comical IT horror stories submitted by listeners. One mishap involved a prank wav file being mistakenly played on thousands of households. Another incident recounted a technician's struggle to fix power outages amid a tropical storm. Mistakes like wrong hard drive shipments and accidental data erasure are also shared.  The speaker highlights the impact of network configuration errors and the importance of thorough...

In this episode of Conf T with your SE, host Bryan Young welcomes special guest Steve Staurovsky from Fortinet. They start by discussing their previous meeting at the CT NUG event and the wide range of products in Fortinet's portfolio. The importance of interoperability and collaboration with other vendors in the industry is highlighted. Steve emphasizes the need for securing operational technology (OT) environments, especially in industrial and healthcare settings, where secure access and...

Show Notes: Episode 59 - Redefining Storage with Pure Storage | Conf T with your SE Overview In this episode of Conf T with your SE, Bryan Young welcomes Chandler Bassett from Pure Storage. Together, they explore the groundbreaking world of affordable SSD storage and discuss the history and evolution of Pure Storage. Tune in to learn about the company's innovative solutions to Flash reliability concerns, its execution pipeline, and its advanced technology for enhancing storage performance...

**Show Notes:** In this episode, Bryan sits down with experts Austin Hawthorne and Michael Kowal from Nile to unpack the intriguing topic of networking as a service. Dive into the discussions that span from defining the technology to its market implications and challenges. **Topics Covered:** - Introduction to Networking as a Service:   - Defined as tech always ready for business needs without complexities and costs.   - Other definitions including broadband, outsourcing IT, and managed...

Bryan and Tom share some big announcements around the future of the podcast.   Connect With Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryyoung/ Connect With Tom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-porto-6a97b05a/

Welcome to Episode 56 of Conf T with your SE, where we do a complete recap of Cisco Live '23. Bryan Young and Tom Porto are joined by Sal Limura and Alexis Bertholf for a full discussion. In this episode, we dive into all the latest announcements from Cisco Live '23, including: Enterprise Networking: A deep dive into the evolution and future of enterprise networking. New Branding for Enterprise Networking Gear: An overview of the exciting rebrand and what it means for Cisco's product line....

Welcome to the latest episode of Conf T with your SE, hosted by Bryan Young and Tom Porto. In this insightful episode, we welcomed the delightfully eloquent British guest, Paul Jones, to discuss an ever-pervading issue in today's tech landscape - email security. To kick off the discussion, we dove into why email security remains a significant concern today, despite advancements in tech. It turns out, email is still the number one attack vector. We explored the evolution of email...

Title: Episode 54 - XDR Deep Dive with Matt Robertson and Aaron Woland Hosts Bryan and Tom return with a fascinating exploration of Extended Detection and Response (XDR) in this latest episode of Conf T with your SE. We kick things off with a fundamental question - What is XDR? Our guests, security experts Matt Robertson and Aaron Woland, provide an insightful overview and outline the pressing need for XDR in today's security landscape. The discussion then veers towards understanding the...

Welcome to another episode of Conf T with your SE! We're excited to bring you a deep dive into Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks with our hosts Bryan and Tom, and special guests Mike Geller and Bryan Green. In this episode, we cover: Current and Recent DDoS Attacks and Hacktivism: We kick things off with an overview of recent events in the world of DDoS attacks, shining a light on the alarming rise of hacktivism. Reasons for DDoS Campaigns: Understand the motivations behind...

In this thought-provoking episode of Conf T, hosts Bryan Young and Tom Porto sit down with Joe Marshall, also known as Rooster Cogburn. Joe, a Senior Security Strategist with Talos, brings his expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning to the table. AI vs ML: We kick off the episode by addressing a common confusion - what is the difference between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)? Thanks to an enlightening explanation from ChatGPT, we now know that AI...

Hosts: Bryan and Tom Guest: David Gutshall, Head of Industrial IoT Manufacturing Sales at Cisco Topics covered: Introduction to Industrial IT and its importance in modern industries The role of IoT (Internet of Things) and OT (Operational Technology) in shaping the future of industries The significance of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Industrial IT and its potential applications A detailed overview of Cisco ISE (Identity Services Engine) and its role in securing networks The impact of...

Welcome to the 50th episode of Conf T with your SE, where we deep-dive into the fascinating world of networking technologies and solutions! In this milestone episode, we're thrilled to have Ryan Harami, Meraki expert and three-time guest on the show, join our hosts Bryan Young and Tom Porto for a riveting discussion about the latest innovations in the Meraki ecosystem.   Together, they will explore Meraki Vision, a way to utilize AI and Machine Learning to gain additional insights as to...

In episode 49 of Conf T with your SE, Bryan and Tom are joined by special guest Mario Ruiz to explore the topic of secure workload. With the rise of cloud computing and distributed systems, ensuring the security of workloads has become more important than ever before. Mario brings a wealth of expertise in this area, having worked with major cloud providers and helped organizations across various industries secure their workloads. Throughout the episode, the trio discusses different...

Special guest Simon Donahue joins us to talk about Thousand Eyes and our recent integration with Catalyst Switches. Links available at http://conft.show

Special guests Jake and Sean discuss DNA Spaces, Cisco's people and asset tracking solution. Links available at www.conft.show

Bryan and Tom invite special guests Keith Manville and Mike McPhee to go over what the Mitre Attack Framework is and how it can be used to help security teams. Links available at www.conft.show

Bryan and Tom invite Sal and Patrick to join them in a discussion around the largest Cisco event of the year. They discuss some of the latest announcements and their thoughts on where Cisco is heading as automation becomes more important every day. Links available at Conft.show

Special guest Keith Manville joins us to discuss Cisco Secure Endpoint, formerly known as AMP for Endpoints. We discuss the latest in threat hunting, automation and orchestration as well as a deeper dive into the various engines that make Secure Endpoint such an amazing tool. Links available at conft.show

A special announcement from the Conf T team as we thank Brian Boyd for all his contributions to the podcast.

Bryan sits down with Stephen Friedenthal, IoT Solutions Architect at Cisco to discuss all the happenings within the IoT industry covering 5G, edge computing and everything in between.