CISO Series Podcast

Is This Just Bad Or “Call The Feds” Bad?

Sep 12, 2023

This podcast explores the regulatory requirements of a cyberattack and the role of the FBI in responding to such incidents. The hosts discuss the importance of personal development in cybersecurity careers and analyze cyber threat trends. They also compare the consequences of a loss of satellite networks and a global financial meltdown. The speaker shares their experience working with the FBI on an espionage case and recommends building relationships with them as a CISO.

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Focusing on the IT services supply chain, addressing zero-day attacks, and the rise of cyber mercenaries are critical trends in cybersecurity that require proactive measures to mitigate potential threats.

Qualification criteria for government jobs in cybersecurity are evolving to prioritize skills over four-year degrees, allowing for a larger pool of qualified candidates.

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The Importance of Listening to the CISO Series Podcast

Anyone concerned about their business's reputation and reliability should listen to the CISO Series podcast and other reputable sources to learn about cybersecurity and take responsibility for their organization's cybersecurity. This includes not only employees, but also CEOs, boards of directors, and other executives.

Introduction

2min

K-pop, Cyber Threat Trends, and Career Development in Cybersecurity

11min

The Importance of Personal Development and an Enterprise Mindset

4min

Cyber Attack Scenarios: Financial System vs Satellite Networks

16min

Working with the FBI on an Espionage Case

5min

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series.

In everyday life, it's often clear when to call in the authorities. Someone egging your house might not rise to the occasion, but a break-in gets a call to the cops. It's less clear when it comes to a cyberattack. What constitutes a significant attack and what are the regulatory requirements? Once you make the call, how do they help in your response?

This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Joining us is our special guest, David Ring, section chief at FBI, Cyber Division.

Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Hunters

Hunters SOC Platform is a SIEM alternative, delivering data ingestion, built-in and always up-to-date threat detection, and automating correlation and investigation processes to reduce risk, complexity, and cost for security teams. Learn more at hunters.security.

In this episode:

What constitutes a significant attack and what are the regulatory requirements?
Once you make the call, how do they help in your response?
How do you approach "skills-and competency-based" hiring? And are there certain positions for which a 4-year degree is necessary?

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CISO Series Podcast

Is This Just Bad Or “Call The Feds” Bad?

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Importance of Listening to the CISO Series Podcast

Critical Trends in Cybersecurity

Qualifications for Government Jobs in Cybersecurity

Engaging with the FBI for Incident Response

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts