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Join Core to Cloud with Adam stepping in for Kelly this week, discussing the dawn of Work From Home and the implications it has had on the security of businesses. Joined by Simon Eappariello Senior VP at iboss who has been spearheading the move to Zero Trust Network Architecture for years.
What sort of security risks do legacy VPNs pose? How easy are they to break into and move laterally? Is Zero Trust Network Architecture a valid resoponse? And how on earth do we make the transition?
Take a listen and learn all the answers!
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In this episode, Kelly sits down with Sophia Willows to explore the environmental impact of cloud computing and the wider internet. They discuss the significant energy demands of data centres, the role of network communication in energy consumption, and the tech industry’s innovative efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. Focusing on algorithmic and software improvements, sustainable development practices, and real-world examples, this episode offers valuable insights into how tech professionals can contribute to a greener future.
Kelly and Sophia delve into the efficiency of hardware and software in cutting carbon emissions, citing examples like upgrading to PHP 7 and optimising Uber’s garbage collector. They highlight the lack of awareness and consumer demand for climate-friendly software and underscore the need for ethical considerations in software engineering. The discussion covers the energy consumption of AI models, the importance of adopting renewable energy sources, and the necessity for companies to prioritise climate-friendly features. This episode emphasises the critical need for raising awareness and taking action to create a more sustainable digital future.
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In this gripping episode, a Brooklyn couple receives a distressing call from the wife’s mother-in-law, demanding money for her safety. The husband, a law enforcement officer, tries to buy time by engaging the caller and following instructions to transfer money. Later, they uncover that the caller used AI to replicate their loved one’s voice.
As AI scams and deepfake technology become more common, new challenges arise in cybersecurity. Jake Moore shares his firsthand experience with AI voice cloning, where he successfully mimicked a CEO’s voice to convince someone within the company to transfer money to his account. This incident highlights the importance of trust and the difficulties in combating voice scams.
Jake and Kelly explore the broader implications of AI-generated content, discussing issues like identity theft, social media oversharing, and deepfake technology’s impact. They also cover the challenges of verifying information on platforms like TikTok and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
Jake stresses the importance of educating children about AI and misinformation, while Kelly discusses AI’s implications for dating and political propaganda. This episode underscores the critical need for increased awareness and vigilance in our digital age. Join us for an insightful conversation on the risks and precautions necessary to navigate today’s cybersecurity landscape.
1: AI-Driven Scams: Scammers are using AI to replicate voices and create convincing deepfakes, leading to increased fraud and misinformation. Individuals must stay vigilant and verify suspicious requests through multiple communication channels.
2: Importance of Trust and Verification: Trust plays a critical role in voice scams, making it essential to implement robust procedures, policies, and validation processes to prevent fraudulent activities and protect sensitive information.
3: Cybersecurity Awareness: Oversharing personal information on social media and the challenge of verifying content on platforms like TikTok underscore the need for heightened cybersecurity measures and awareness.
4: Educational Imperative: Educating adults and children about AI, deepfakes, and misinformation is crucial for safely and responsibly navigating the digital world.
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In this conversation, Kelly Allen interviews Andy Schneider about the illusion of security preparedness. They discuss Andy's background in cybersecurity, the NASA cyber attack in 1999, the importance of cloud security posture, and best practices for enhancing security in the cloud. They also touch on the talent shortage in the cybersecurity industry and the need for continuous detection capabilities. Andy shares the story of the NotPetya cyber attack as an example of the impact of cybersecurity on geopolitical events. The conversation covers various topics related to cybersecurity, including the impact of cyber attacks, the evolving nature of cybersecurity, the importance of human connection, and the role of technology in defense. The guest, Andy Schneider, emphasizes the need for continuous learning in the cybersecurity field and highlights the different career opportunities available. He also provides recommendations for building a comprehensive cybersecurity tool stack and selecting the right technology partner.
00:00: The Evolution of Cyber Warfare: From 1999 to the Present
03:56: Unveiling the Illusion of Security Preparedness: A Cybersecurity Journey
09:41: The Role of Cloud Security Posture Management in Cyber Defense
36:08: Human Connection and Trust in Cybersecurity
50:02: Continuous Learning and Adaptation in the Cybersecurity Industry
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Join Kelly as she sits down for an illuminating conversation with none other than James Moncrieff, the Global Cyber Risk Lead at GFK, who shares his journey from being a police officer to transitioning into the information security field. The two discuss James' childhood dream of becoming a firefighter and how he accidentally ended up in the police force. James also highlights his challenges in entering the cybersecurity industry and the importance of persistence and self-belief.
In this conversation, James discusses the importance of understanding the risk of shadow IT and the need to shift from a culture of exception to accountability in cybersecurity. He highlights the complexity of insider threats and the different types of insiders that businesses must be aware of. James also stresses the limitations of security controls and the importance of preventing small attacks from escalating. He explains the role of human intelligence in cybersecurity and the process of sanitising intelligence for protection.
Finally, we explore the importance of creating a culture of trust and protection and the opportunities available in cybersecurity.
00:00 The Journey from Law Enforcement to Cybersecurity
16:36 The Power of Persistence and Self-Belief in Career Transition
27:07 Stepping Outside Your Lane: Understanding Security Principles
33:55 The Strategic Role of GRC in Cybersecurity
34:25 The Foundation of InfoSec: GRC Work and Risk Management
36:21 Navigating Insider Threats and Human Intelligence in Cybersecurity
01:04:09 Embracing Diversity and Unique Backgrounds in InfoSec
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In this episode, Kelly meets with Jamie McAnsh, who shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur and speaker. Jamie discusses the importance of overcoming obstacles and finding purpose in life.
We also explore AI's potential for promoting inclusion and levelling the playing field for individuals with neurodiversity. In this conversation, Jamie discusses the use of AI in communication and writing, highlighting its benefits in improving efficiency and inclusivity. He emphasises the importance of embracing diversity in problem-solving, particularly in industries like cybersecurity. Jamie also explores the role of AI in idea generation and the potential for AI to create more opportunities for diverse talent. He addresses the challenges of ensuring ethical and unbiased AI and emphasises the need for diverse people to monitor and input non-biased information.
The episode concludes with Jamie's advocacy for a work environment that values and invests in its employees, promoting equity over equality.
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:41 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Purpose
28:16 The Use of AI in Communication and Writing
31:12 The Role of Diversity and Inclusion in Problem Solving
36:11 The Benefits of AI in Problem Solving and Idea Generation
37:57 Ensuring Ethical and Unbiased AI
47:02 Creating a Better Work Environment through Diversity and Equity
52:51 The Importance of Equity over Equality
55:31 The Future Outlook for Diversity and Tech
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Join Lisa Ventura, founder of Cybersecurity Unity, as she takes us on a journey through the dynamic world of cybersecurity.
This enlightening conversation covers a wide array of topics, including workplace challenges, managing stress, overcoming imposter syndrome, and identifying narcissistic personality traits. Tune in to gain valuable insights into creating inclusive work environments and enhancing communication in interviews.
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Chris Hodson shares his journey into cybersecurity, driven by curiosity and a passion for understanding how things work. He emphasises the importance of gaining visibility and control in today's interconnected landscape.
Chris also discusses the integration of AI in cybersecurity and the need for security products to solve real problems. He highlights the significance of effective communication and the need to bridge the gap between technical jargon and business understanding.
The conversation covers various topics related to cybersecurity, including crisis simulation, the importance of understanding the business impact of cybersecurity, cloud security, effective communication to leadership, and the future of cybercrime.
The key takeaway is the need for cybersecurity professionals to focus on the 'why' of cybersecurity solutions and to effectively communicate the business risks and impact to leadership. Additionally, there is a need for scenario-oriented and frequent security education and a focus on foundational strategies for managing and monitoring the cloud.
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In this conversation, Kelly Allen and Stephen Mann discuss the importance of community in cybersecurity. They explore the challenges of building diverse and inclusive communities, the role of community in building resilience, and the benefits of sharing experiences and knowledge within a community. They also discuss the challenges of networking and vendor experiences at events and explore potential solutions to improve these interactions. In this conversation, Kelly Allen and Stephen Mann discuss various topics related to personal routines, communication, transparency in business, the future of community in cybersecurity, supporting others in the cybersecurity community, and the reasons to join the cybersecurity industry.
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:09 Diversity and Inclusion in Cybersecurity
10:25 The Importance of Community in Cybersecurity
16:10 Building Resilience through Community
21:55 The Challenges of Building and Engaging Communities
28:53 Creating Inclusive and Collaborative Events
35:45 Improving Networking and Vendor Experiences
40:36 Bedtime routines and personal schedules
41:22 Managing personal commitments and communication
42:09 Transparency and honesty in business
43:34 The future of community in cybersecurity
49:49 Helping and supporting others in the cybersecurity community
53:29 Why join the cybersecurity industry
54:37 Contacting Stephen Mann
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In this conversation, Liv discusses her role at Core to Cloud and her journey from aspiring writer to marketing professional. She highlights the importance of diversity in the industry and the need for different voices and perspectives. The conversation also touches on the importance of reaching out to different audiences and making events and messaging more inclusive. Liv shares her insights on exploring marketing as a career and the exciting opportunities in the tech industry.
Takeaways:
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In this conversation, Anna discusses her role as a sales development representative at Core to Cloud and her experience joining the company. She shares her journey into the cybersecurity industry and highlights the importance of career progression. Anna also discusses the presence of women in leadership positions at Core to Cloud and the value of diversity in the workplace, including cultural perspectives.
Takeaways:
Career progression is an appealing aspect of the cybersecurity industry, offering opportunities for growth and development.
Anyone can join the cybersecurity industry with a willingness to learn and put in effort.
Having women in leadership positions can provide relatability and inspiration for career aspirations.
Diversity, including cultural perspectives, brings different opinions and insights to the workplace.
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Lizzie shares her journey into cybersecurity, starting with a career change from teaching. She discovered her passion for IT and cybersecurity while working at an IT distribution company. Lizzie discusses the gender diversity in the industry and the lack of female role models. She highlights role models' importance and the progress made in gender diversity. Lizzie also touches on the topic of menopause and women's health in the workplace. She emphasizes the need for a diverse and supportive team to create a successful and inclusive work environment.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:01 Career Change
04:20 Gender Diversity in Cybersecurity
06:14 Lack of Female Role Models
08:38 Progress in Gender Diversity
10:54 Importance of Role Models
13:17 Diversity in the Workplace
14:10 Menopause and Women's Health
16:27 Challenges for Women in Leadership
We hope you enjoy!
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Join us for an incredible story and discussion with our technical writer, Robyn MacMillan, as part of our series "Women Leading the Way in Cybersecurity."
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of diversity and inclusion in the technology industry. However, one area that still requires significant attention is the representation and participation of women, particularly in technical roles and technical writing. This podcast episode explores women's critical role in technology and why their voices are indispensable in technical writing within the industry.
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Core Podcast, titled "Women Leading the Way in Cybersecurity". We are celebrating International Women's Day on March 8th, 2024, and have decided to extend the celebration for the entire month of March. We firmly believe that women deserve more than just a day to be acknowledged and recognised.
This series we are delving into cybersecurity and exploring the critical role diversity and women play in shaping the future of this dynamic field. Your host, Kelly Allen unravels the layers of importance surrounding diversity and women in cybersecurity with two very special guests.
Drenusha Salihu and Elza Latifi, two very interesting women who share their experiences and thoughts working in the cybersecurity industry.
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Summary
This episode of The Core Podcast discusses the importance of securing SaaS platforms and navigating the cybersecurity challenges they present. The conversation covers the definition and evolution of SaaS platforms, the associated risks and vulnerabilities, and the need for regulations and compliance in SaaS security. The episode also highlights the role of AppOmni in providing solutions for securing SaaS platforms and offers foundational best practices for organisations to follow. Overall, the episode emphasizes the need for organisations to prioritise the security of their SaaS platforms and take proactive measures to protect sensitive data.
Takeaways
Sound Bites
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Importance of Securing SaaS Platforms
04:12 Definition and Evolution of SaaS Platforms
10:46 Security Challenges and Risks in SaaS Platforms
14:59 Misconfigurations and Data Exposures in SaaS Systems
23:26 Fourth Party Risk and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
24:44 Foundational Best Practices for Securing SaaS Platforms
30:37 AppOmni's Solution and Value in SaaS Security
35:05 Conclusion and Call to Action
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This podcast episode delves into the critical aspect of achieving full visibility on your network and its paramount importance in enhancing cybersecurity measures.
David Atkinson, founder of SenseOn, sheds light on the significance of understanding every nook and cranny of your digital landscape to safeguard against evolving cyber threats effectively.
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We're excited to announce that the focus of the latest episode of The Core Podcast is file transfer! We have two special guests joining us, Chris Payne from Pro2col and Andrew Wragg, who closely collaborates with our marketing and tech teams at Core to Cloud.
This episode will give you everything you need about file transfer. We will be exploring data security in file exchange technology.
Pro2col specialises in file transfer and automation technology. Chris Payne, our guest from Pro2col, has been working with solutions of this nature for the past 17 years. Together, we have completed over 1600 projects in 35 countries over a 20-year period.
Chris has significant expertise in the channel and has spent his entire career working in it. He even started his own reseller company, which he specialised in file transfer. By using marketing automation and working hard, he took his company to nearly 1 million in revenue with around 75 customers. He sold it to Pro2col in December 2021. He also spent four years in Norway and ran his company from there.
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Cybersecurity experts Kelly and Matt explore advanced tactics for understanding and improving cyber-risk postures in this podcast episode. The discussion emphasises the importance of strengthening relationships between companies and third parties to mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively. The episode explores practical strategies and insights for organisations seeking to elevate their cybersecurity measures beyond fundamental approaches.
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