This week Brad Hawkins, CEO and founder of Safer Net, returns as a guest on the CyberPro Podcast to share his cybersecurity insights. The company has experienced significant growth, with employees now spanning the globe, reflecting the worldwide nature of cybersecurity challenges. Hawkins highlights the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly emphasizing the rapid advancements in AI and the ongoing work on IoT security. He stresses the importance of adhering to fundamental...

This week Brad Hawkins, CEO and founder of Safer Net, returns as a guest on the CyberPro Podcast to share his cybersecurity insights. The company has experienced significant growth, with employees now spanning the globe, reflecting the worldwide nature of cybersecurity challenges. Hawkins highlights the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, particularly emphasizing the rapid advancements in AI and the ongoing work on IoT security. He stresses the importance of adhering to fundamental...

Today we welcome Danny Marianas, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a background in military intelligence, to discuss the intersection of intelligence and cybersecurity. Danny highlights the significant role of artificial intelligence in the cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing its prominence as a tool for both network defenders and adversaries in the era of digital transformation. He stresses the importance of a holistic cybersecurity strategy that involves input from all levels of an...

Today we welcome Danny Marianas, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a background in military intelligence, to discuss the intersection of intelligence and cybersecurity. Danny highlights the significant role of artificial intelligence in the cybersecurity landscape, emphasizing its prominence as a tool for both network defenders and adversaries in the era of digital transformation. He stresses the importance of a holistic cybersecurity strategy that involves input from all levels of an...

Today we have Mark Berman, CEO of Future Feed, on the podcast. He discusses the changing cybersecurity landscape with a focus on the government's role in improving standards. Mark believes the cybersecurity landscape is changing for the better, with a rise in awareness and government regulations. The focus is shifting from reactive measures to building security into business practices from the ground up. This will have a significant impact on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who will need to...

Today we have Mark Berman, CEO of Future Feed, on the podcast. He discusses the changing cybersecurity landscape with a focus on the government's role in improving standards. Mark believes the cybersecurity landscape is changing for the better, with a rise in awareness and government regulations. The focus is shifting from reactive measures to building security into business practices from the ground up. This will have a significant impact on Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who will need to...

Pete Gibson discusses his experience in IT and cybersecurity. The conversation covers the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the relationship between CISOs and CIOs, and the importance of leadership in cybersecurity. Gibson emphasizes the need for CISOs to be approachable and focus on education across the entire organization. He also highlights the growing role of analytics and AI in cybersecurity.   Connect with Pete: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gibsonpete/ Visit Datlytics:...

Pete Gibson discusses his experience in IT and cybersecurity. The conversation covers the evolving cybersecurity landscape, the relationship between CISOs and CIOs, and the importance of leadership in cybersecurity. Gibson emphasizes the need for CISOs to be approachable and focus on education across the entire organization. He also highlights the growing role of analytics and AI in cybersecurity.   Connect with Pete: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gibsonpete/ Visit Datlytics:...

It is always a pleasure when we get to sit down with Jax Scott. This time we talk about cybersecurity trends and how businesses can improve their security posture. Jack also discusses the impact of AI on cybersecurity and how organizations can protect themselves. She also highlights the importance of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST CSF and how they can help businesses improve their security.   Connect with Jax: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjax/ Visit Outpost Gray:...

It is always a pleasure when we get to sit down with Jax Scott. This time we talk about cybersecurity trends and how businesses can improve their security posture. Jack also discusses the impact of AI on cybersecurity and how organizations can protect themselves. She also highlights the importance of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST CSF and how they can help businesses improve their security.   Connect with Jax: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamjax/ Visit Outpost Gray:...

We hope you enjoy this conversation with Rob as much as we did. Rob discusses the evolution of cyber threats, ransomware gangs, and the increasing importance of cyber security for businesses. He highlights the importance of collaboration between cybersecurity professionals and different company departments. He also mentioned the positive trends of organizations adopting Security Operations Center (SOC) services and a renewed focus on compliance driven to limit potential litigation...

We hope you enjoy this conversation with Rob as much as we did. Rob discusses the evolution of cyber threats, ransomware gangs, and the increasing importance of cyber security for businesses. He highlights the importance of collaboration between cybersecurity professionals and different company departments. He also mentioned the positive trends of organizations adopting Security Operations Center (SOC) services and a renewed focus on compliance driven to limit potential litigation...

We are happy to have Jeff back on the podcast. It has been awhile so we have a lot to catch up on, including his 25th wedding anniversary. We dive in to discussing the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Privacy regulations are on the rise, and AI is making a big impact. Jeff explores the benefits and challenges of AI in security, emphasizing the importance of using these tools responsibly. Jeff shares a key takeaway: perfect security doesn't exist. Security should be an iterative process,...

We are happy to have Jeff back on the podcast. It has been awhile so we have a lot to catch up on, including his 25th wedding anniversary. We dive in to discussing the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Privacy regulations are on the rise, and AI is making a big impact. Jeff explores the benefits and challenges of AI in security, emphasizing the importance of using these tools responsibly. Jeff shares a key takeaway: perfect security doesn't exist. Security should be an iterative process,...

This week on the podcast we are talking with Dr. Nikki Robinson, a security architect and human factors researcher. She talks to us about he ever evolving cybersecurity landscape and the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks (ransomware) but basic tactics (phishing) are still successful. She expresses the importance of collaboration between security teams, IT, and developers. She gives us some actionable advice about creating user-friendly tools and better training as well as how open...

This week on the podcast we are talking with Dr. Nikki Robinson, a security architect and human factors researcher. She talks to us about he ever evolving cybersecurity landscape and the increasing sophistication of cyber attacks (ransomware) but basic tactics (phishing) are still successful. She expresses the importance of collaboration between security teams, IT, and developers. She gives us some actionable advice about creating user-friendly tools and better training as well as how open...

On the podcast today we are talking with Andrew Harding. We discuss some of the biggest recent changes in cybersecurity including the move to remote work, which has created new challenges because companies no longer have control over the infrastructure their employees are using. Traditional network security solutions like firewalls are no longer sufficient, as threat actors have shifted their focus to browser vulnerabilities. Companies need to focus on securing the browser and using a...

On the podcast today we are talking with Andrew Harding. We discuss some of the biggest recent changes in cybersecurity including the move to remote work, which has created new challenges because companies no longer have control over the infrastructure their employees are using. Traditional network security solutions like firewalls are no longer sufficient, as threat actors have shifted their focus to browser vulnerabilities. Companies need to focus on securing the browser and using a...

We are very fortunate to have Ken with us for our 300th episode. He has built a great following around cybersecurity training and education. He really focuses on the fundamentals. Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, but mastering the fundamentals remains crucial for effective defense. He also stresses making training relatable. Don't just train, educate users in a way that connects with their specific roles and challenges. Use Generative AI has the potential to streamline security...

We are very fortunate to have Ken with us for our 300th episode. He has built a great following around cybersecurity training and education. He really focuses on the fundamentals. Cybersecurity is constantly evolving, but mastering the fundamentals remains crucial for effective defense. He also stresses making training relatable. Don't just train, educate users in a way that connects with their specific roles and challenges. Use Generative AI has the potential to streamline security...

Merlin Ventures Invests in early-stage cybersecurity startups (Seed) and helps them navigate the US market, including the government sector. They offer a unique pathway for companies to scale from early traction to larger federal deals. They operate in both the US and Israel, leveraging the Israeli startup ecosystem and expertise in navigating the US government market, especially for civilian agencies. They have a network of 200+ US security executives for market insights, early customer...

Merlin Ventures Invests in early-stage cybersecurity startups (Seed) and helps them navigate the US market, including the government sector. They offer a unique pathway for companies to scale from early traction to larger federal deals. They operate in both the US and Israel, leveraging the Israeli startup ecosystem and expertise in navigating the US government market, especially for civilian agencies. They have a network of 200+ US security executives for market insights, early customer...

We are fortunate to have Deidre back on the podcast. She fills us in on what she has been up to since she was on in 2021. She lays out how their platform has helped people improve and keep their cybersecurity positions. She talks about the skills gap and how they help with the job search to help with matching and cut down on the endless searching job boards and how most of them are trash. They dive deeper into the title and details to make a better job listing to make it easier to find that...

We are fortunate to have Deidre back on the podcast. She fills us in on what she has been up to since she was on in 2021. She lays out how their platform has helped people improve and keep their cybersecurity positions. She talks about the skills gap and how they help with the job search to help with matching and cut down on the endless searching job boards and how most of them are trash. They dive deeper into the title and details to make a better job listing to make it easier to find that...