Mahmoud Abdelkader is the CEO and co-founder of Very Good Security; the leading data security platform that changes the way sensitive data is held by eliminating the need for customers to hold their own data.

Mahmoud Abdelkader, CEO and co-founder of Very Good Security

Scott Schober, CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems talks about the need for everyone to be aware and responsible for cybersecurity, how seniors are being exploited by hackers, best practices related to ATM and credit card usage, digital wallets, and more.

For more information about Scott and BVS, please visit.
https://www.bvsystems.com/

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Scott Schober, CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems

Justin Beals, Founder & CEO of Strike Graph, talks about challenges with the current regulatory and compliance landscape and introduces best practices for companies to improve and maintain their compliance posture.

www.strikegraph.com

Justin Beals, Founder & CEO of Strike Graph

Dave Monnier, Chief Evangelist at Team Cymru talks about CSIRTs, Attack Surface Management (ASM), and explains how Team Cymru helps organizations to respond more quickly and effectively to cyber threats.

https://team-cymru.com/

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CSIRTs, ASM 2.0, and more with Dave Monnier from Team Cymru

Born in Belarus, raised in Canada, Yegor Sak is a serial entrepreneur who has smashed ipods and PS3s for pay, built a porn site, learned how to fly, and launched Windscribe, a VPN provider with over seven million active users, as well as ControlD, a customizable DNS service that allows subscribers to block malware, ads, and IoT telemetry. 

Yegor and I talk about his background, lessons learned from life and launching several businesses, rebounding from failures and more. Yegor also explains the ins and outs of the various VPN providers and how to choose a reliable provider and use a VPN in a secure manner.

https://windscribe.com/

https://blog.windscribe.com/

https://controld.com/

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How to Choose a VPN and more with Yegor Sak, Founder of Windscribe

Fausto Lendeborg, Co-Founder & CEO of Secberus, explains cloud security governance and how Secberus secures cloud infrastructure and helps prevent cloud risk. He also introduces concepts such as the shared responsibility model, and Policy as Code, and explains the importance of scaling across multi-cloud environments, and time to remediation.

Fausto talks about the amazing ecosystem for startups in Miami, his early interest in computers and hacking, how he got started in network security, how he landed his first job at a cyber security startup, and why he founded Secberus.

www.secberus.com

Cloud Security Governance with Fausto Lendeborg, CEO of Secberus

Kai Roer is the chief research officer for KnowBe4, a security awareness and simulated phishing platform. Kai helps organizations assess their current culture and to develop the desired end state for security and awareness.  He created the Security Culture Framework (SCF), is the author of Build a Security Culture and co-author of the The Security Culture Playbook: An Executive Guide to Reducing Risk and Developing Your Human Defense Layer.

Kai talks about the role of security and culture assessments, simulated phishing campaigns, how to spot phishing emails, and best practices for security awareness training.

https://www.knowbe4.com/
https://www.securityculturebook.com/

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https://securetalkpodcast.com/creating-a-security-oriented-culture-with-kai-roer/

Creating a Security Oriented Culture, with Kai Roer

Raveed Laeb, VP Product at KELA explains how he monitors and tracks trends with cyber criminals so that he can ensure that KELA's cyber threat intelligence capabilities evolve in a manner that enables it to provide maximum protection to its customers. Raveed also talks about cyber crime as a service on the dark web and vulnerability detection.

https://ke-la.com/

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Jonathan Roizin is the Co-Founder and CEO at Flow Security, a startup that is revolutionizing data security by providing a platform that helps businesses secure their cloud data wherever it flows.  Jonathan explains the difference between data security posture management (DSPM) and cloud security posture management (CSPM) and the important attributes of each.

Jonathan also talks about his experience in various cybersecurity related roles spanning 16 years including investigations, incidence response, and how visibility and automation are becoming increasingly important.

https://www.flowsecurity.com/

Data Security Posture Management vs. Cloud Security Posture Management and more!

Luis Valenzuela is Director, Data Loss Prevention & Data Governance for InComm Payments. He is also a CISSP and PMP.  Luis talks about best practices for data loss prevention, data governance, and cybersecurity leadership. He also provides insights and advice related to transitioning to a career in cybersecurity, career advancement and the importance of continual leadership and subject matter-specific learning.  

InComm Payments
https://www.incomm.com/

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Best Practices for Cybersecurity Practitioners

Lee Bristow is the CTO of Phinity Risk Solutions, a provider of an automated third party risk management (TPRM) solution. Lee explains the importance of TPRM and discusses some best practices related to TPRM.

Phinity Risk Solutions
https://www.phinityrisk.com/

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Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) with Lee Bristow, CTO of Phinity Risk Solutions

JT Taylor, Senior Director of Fraud Investigations and Operations at ID.me, talks about synthetic identity theft, what it is, and how to prevent it. He also discusses some of the latest social engineering methods, and explains how ID.me has helped to significantly reduce the amount of fraudulent claims against government agencies.

ID.me
https://www.id.me/

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https://securetalkpodcast.com/

How to Prevent Synthetic Identity Theft

Heath Adams, aka "The Cyber Mentor," is the Founder and CEO of TCM Security, an ethical hacking and cybersecurity consulting company.  Heath is a CISSP and has received numerous credentials including QSA, PNPT, OSCP, Security+, Network+, and A+. And, while he enjoys ethical hacking Heath also loves to teach. 
His courses have been taken by over 170,000 people on multiple platforms including Udemy, YouTube, Twitch, and INE.  

In this episode of the Secure Talk Podcast, Heath talks about how he got his start in ethical hacking, what are the essential skills needed to become an ethical hacker, how he developed his online courses. Heath gives advice to those who wish to either learn more about ethical hacking or seek a career as an ethical hacker or penetration tester.  He also shares some tips for business owners and consumers on how to improve their cybersecurity posture.

TCM Security
https://academy.tcm-sec.com/

Heath on Social Media:
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/heathadams
Twitter - https://twitter.com/thecybermentor
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/thecybermentor
Twitch - https://twitch.tv/thecybermentor

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Becoming an Ethical Hacker

Nick Harrahill is the Director of Customer Support at Spin.ai.  In this episode of Secure Talk, Nick talks about some key findings in a recently released report on the security risks associated with SaaS applications.  He gives examples of the most common attacks and introduces some best practices to counter such attacks.

Spin.ai
https://spin.ai

Report on SaaS Application Risks
https://spin.ai/saas-application-risk-report/ 

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Cybersecurity Risks with SaaS Applications

Sean McDermott is the Founder and CEO of the Windward Consulting Group, a Service Now Elite Partner. Sean provides an overview of Service Now's advantages in service management, operations management, and security.  He also explains why companies make a decision to use Service Now and how they select a partner to assist their digital transformation.

Windward Consulting
https://windward.com/

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Service Now Security Advantages

Dr. Shira Brezis is the CEO & Co-Founder of Redefine, an end-to-end security technology provider for decentralized finance (De-Fi) investors.  Shira talks about the current state of crypto security and De-Fi risk mitigation strategies are evolving.

Redefine
https://redefine.net/

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Security Technology for De-Fi Investors

Karen Gondoly is the CEO and VP of Project Management of Leostream, a leading connection management platform for virtual desktop infrastructures.  Karen talks about some of the key trends related to security, access, and performance in the remote desktop access space.

Leostream
https://leostream.com/

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Secure Remote Access with Karen Gondoly, CEO of Leostream

Stephen de Vries is the Co-Founder and CEO of IriusRisk a cybersecurity firm that helps companies to identify threats and improve security processes in the design and rollout of software.  Stephen explains how IriusRisk helps its customers and also talks about the changing regulatory and threat landscapes related to cybersecurity.

IriusRisk
https://www.iriusrisk.com/

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Threat Modeling for Software Design & Development

Cory O'Daniel is the CEO and Co-Founder of Massdriver a company that provides self-service capabilities for deploying cloud infrastructure in an optimal manner for both cost and governance. Cory talks a bit about Massdriver's service and explains the challenges of traditional dev ops, and how dev ops is evolving.  He also talks about what founders should look for when selecting a funding partner.

Massdriver
https://www.massdriver.cloud/

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A Better Way to Deploy Cloud Infrastructure

Chris Were is the Co-Founder and CEO of Verida, a network of decentralized data storage, messaging, and single sign-on solutions that enable interoperable ownership of personal data for Web3.  

In this episode of Secure Talk, Chris talks about self-sovereign identities, zero-knowledge credentials, and crypto wallets, and explains how personal will unlock AI digital assistants.

Verida
https://www.verida.io/

Self-Sovereign Identities, Zero-Knowledge Credentials, and AI Digital Assistants

In this episode, Mark hands over the leadership of the SecureTalk podcast to Justin Beals, the CEO of StrikeGraph. They discuss security's complexity and measurement's role in ensuring effective security practices. Justin shares his perspective on security and how StrikeGraph helps organizations identify and operationalize the right security practices. 

They also discuss the impact of AI on security and the growing demand for security standards and certifications. Justin outlines his plans for SecureTalk, which include continuing to make security an approachable conversation and bringing in experts to discuss the future of security.

The Secure Talk Cybersecurity Podcast
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Secure Talk has a new host! Measuring Security and the impact of AI on Security certification.

How do you secure critical infrastructure that provides life-saving products? Life Sciences, BioPharma, and Health Tech companies hold some of the most valuable and private data. Security guards these organizations against motivated hackers, legal liabilities, and patient privacy. We are speaking with Stephen Ferrell, a leader in security for the life sciences space. We’ll highlight the significance of GAMP and its risk-based approach. Finally, they analyze the 23andMe data breach and the risks associated with DNA data.

HealthTech, GAMP and 23andMe: A conversation with Stephen Ferrell, security leader in Life Sciences.

In this Secure Talk episode we welcome Paul Bingham, a former FBI Cybercrime Investigator and currently the Senior Vice President and Executive Dean at the College of Information Technology at Western Governors University. The discussion spans Paul’s 25 year career in the FBI fighting cybercrime, his transition to academia, and his insights on cybersecurity. Key points include advice for those interested in career paths like cybersecurity or FBI, Paul’s perspective on a Microsoft security breach, and understanding Western Governors University’s competency-based education approach.

The Accountant Turned FBI Agent: Paul Bingham’s Contribution to Cybersecurity

Secure Talk invited CEO and Founder of Judy Security Raffaele Mautone to join us as a guest. The conversation focuses on a cybersecurity breach involving Whitworth University, covering the details of the breach, the response by the university, the challenges faced, and the importance of communication and disaster recovery plans in the event of a ransomware attack. The discussion also highlights the significance of having a multi-faceted approach to protecting data, including paper backups and encrypted data storage. The guest, Rafael, emphasizes the need for founders and small to mid-sized businesses to prioritize effective communication and response plans, as well as the potential vulnerabilities and risks they should be aware of in the cybersecurity landscape.

Preventing phishing and ransomware: how Raffaele Mautone is safeguarding mid-size businesses

This Secure Talk podcast interviews Alex Cox, Director of Threat Intelligence for LastPass. We discuss the evolution of cybercrime, the significance of threat intelligence, and the recent takedown of the notorious ransomware group, Lockbit. 

The conversation covers Alex’s background in law enforcement and cyber security, the progression of cybercrime from Zeus Trojan to ransomware, the entrepreneurial approach of cybercriminals in the development of ransomware operations, and the increasing complexity of cybercriminal organizations. The interview delves into the functioning of Lockbit, its business-focused model with customer support and blog site, and its resilience in resurfacing after takedowns. Furthermore, the conversation touches on the shifting landscape of cybercrime, the interplay between cybercriminal organizations and nation-states, and the challenges in combating cybercrime, including the use of cryptocurrency for money laundering. As the conversation concludes, Alex provides insights into the professional and adaptive nature of cybercriminals, emphasizing their vigilance in understanding the actions of cybersecurity professionals. 

Overall, the interview offers valuable insights into the complex world of cyber threats, the role of threat intelligence, and the ongoing battle between cybercriminals and law enforcement.

Mastering Cyber Shadows: Alex Cox's Take On LockBit's Resilience And The Role Of Threat Intelligence

The Secure Talk podcast, hosted by Justin Beals, presents a bonus episode discussing recent security breaches with guests Stephen Farrell of Ideagen, Paul Bingham of Western Governors University, Raffaele Mattone of Judy Security, and Alex Cox of LastPass. The episode covers the 23andMe data breach, Microsoft government email hacks, the Whitworth University ransomware attack, and insights on the LockBit ransomware takedown. It highlights breach responses, risks of consumer DNA data, and evolving cybercrime operations.

Decoding Disaster: An Analysis of Four Pivotal Cybersecurity Breaches

In this gripping episode of Secure Talk, hosted by Justin Beals, we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of technology, governance, and society. Our special guest, Mark Listes, CEO of Pendulum, discusses his journey from a coding enthusiast to a champion of cybersecurity and democracy. The episode takes a compelling turn as we explore a riveting case study on a data breach involving Carta and Linear. Discover how internal governance and public narratives play crucial roles in securing data and maintaining trust.

Reputation as a risk: understanding the security threat of harmful narratives

Join host Justin Beals as he explores the art of human hacking with Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social Engineer, LLC, and renowned author in social engineering. Discover Hadnagy's compelling journey through security and computer science, including pivotal incidents, pioneering social engineering frameworks, and collaborations with agencies like MI5 and the FBI. Gain insights into ego suspension, nonverbal communication, and defense strategies against social engineering, emphasizing empathy, education, and technology in cybersecurity.

Hacking the Human OS: Insights from Social Engineering Expert Christopher Hadnagy

How safe is your digital footprint? This week on SecureTalk, we sit down with Scott Augenbaum, a retired FBI agent turned cybercrime prevention guru, to dissect the LastPass breach and extract lessons that resonate with every cyber enthusiast. 

Through the lens of "The Three Truths," Scott demystifies common misconceptions about cybercrime and unveils strategies to navigate the minefield of digital threats. Tune in to this thought-provoking episode and empower yourself with the knowledge that could be the difference between being a victim and a victor in the cyber realm

As cybersecurity experts and enthusiasts, how do you evaluate your practices in light of these insights?

Navigating Cyber Threats: FBI Perspectives on Protecting Business and Family

Ever wonder how data invisibly shapes our world? Or what does the TikTok controversy really reveal about global cybersecurity threats? "The Secret Life of Data" episode on SecureTalk dives into these questions and more with authors Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert.
Highlights include:

1. The real implications of the TikTok ban examined from a cybersecurity lens.
2. Unpacking how our digital habits are influenced by algorithms we seldom understand.
3. Exploring avenues for ethical data management and the role of individuals in data stewardship.

Join us for a deep dive into the interconnected world of data, security, and societal transformation. Your thoughts on reshaping our digital futures are welcome!

The Algorithmic Mirror: Reflecting on Data’s Role in Modern Life

Secure Talk reviews the latest threats, tips, and trends on security, innovation, and compliance. 

Host Justin Beals interviews leading privacy, security and technology executives to discuss best practices related to IT security, data protection and compliance. Based in Seattle, he previously served as the CTO of NextStep and Koru, which won the 2018 Most Impactful Startup award from Wharton People Analytics. He is the creator of the patented Training, Tracking & Placement System and the author of “Aligning curriculum and evidencing learning effectiveness using semantic mapping of learning assets,” published in the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJet). Justin earned a BA from Fort Lewis College.

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