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Breaking Badness

[Bonus Episode] Voices from Infosec - Allan Liska Returns!

Aug 16, 2023
Upcoming comic book author and cyber insurance investigator, Allan Liska, discusses his passion project of a cybersecurity comic book. They also talk about their love for comic books, movie watch alongs, unique film recommendations, and the appeal of the cyber security insurance investigator character, Johnny Dollar. A cyber council meeting sparks a hilarious discussion about a movie concept featuring a ransomware negotiator, and they brainstorm catchy titles for the film. The conversation also includes lighthearted discussions on naming ransomware gangs, creating a Kickstarter project, and previous Christmas card anecdotes.
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Quick takeaways

  • The comic book adaptation of Johnny Dollar, the cybersecurity insurance investigator, emphasizes the importance of securing active directory infrastructure.
  • Information sharing in the cybersecurity industry strengthens collective security and empowers professionals to overcome cyber threats.

Deep dives

Alan Liska's Passion Project: A Cybersecurity Comic Book

In this bonus episode of Breaking Badness, Alan Liska, a ransomware researcher, discusses his passion project, a cybersecurity comic book based on the character Johnny Dollar. Alan has always been a fan of comic books since he was a child, and his love for the medium inspired him to create his own comic book. Johnny Dollar is a character from a serialized radio drama in the 1940s and 50s, and in Alan's comic book adaptation, he is a cybersecurity insurance investigator. The first issue revolves around a ransomware attack on a steel mill in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Alan emphasizes the importance of securing active directory infrastructure and shares Microsoft's guidance on how to improve its security. Furthermore, he highlights the value of information sharing in the cybersecurity industry, as it helps everyone collectively improve their security posture.

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