Bil Harmer

Bil Harmer, an Operating Partner and CISO at Kraft Ventures, dives into critical cybersecurity topics. They discuss U.S. sanctions on a Chinese tech firm linked to cyber-attacks and the challenges military contractors face with ransomware allegations. The conversation highlights alarming recruitment risks in aviation and the surge of ransomware threats to critical infrastructure. With a look at legislative efforts for a dedicated cyber force, Harmer also sheds light on the impact of AI in warfare and the urgent need for community-based cyber defense.

In this discussion, Bil Harmer, Operating Partner and CISO at Craft Ventures, dives into the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity. He highlights alarming new tactics used by ransomware groups, including involving legal counsel in ransom negotiations. The conversation also sheds light on the targeted Iranian spear phishing campaigns and their implications for healthcare data security. Additionally, they discuss vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365 and password security challenges, emphasizing the importance of robust cybersecurity practices and policies to combat these threats.

Bil Harmer, CISO at Craft Ventures, discusses breach restoration, challenges in the SaaS model, privacy law concerns, and recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity. Topics cover protecting critical infrastructure, zero trust, quantum safe encryption, deepfake videos, social media impacts on different generations.

Sasha Pereira, CISO at WASH and expert in phishing resilience, joins Bil Harmer, CISO at Craft Ventures with a focus on security automation. They discuss the urgent need to rethink security practices in light of generative AI and share insights into the importance of passphrases over traditional passwords. The conversation also highlights the dangers posed by the Jingle Thief group targeting cloud environments and examines the implications of AI advancements in cybersecurity, emphasizing that human oversight remains essential.

Bil Harmer, an operating partner and CISO at Craft Ventures, dives into the intriguing concept of Field CISOs, shedding light on their evolving responsibilities. He clarifies the distinction between traditional and field CISOs and discusses the importance of genuine cybersecurity expertise in these roles. The conversation touches on the legal responsibilities and credibility concerns that come with the position, emphasizing the need for established credentials. Harmer also highlights the collaborative nature of the Field CISO role in enhancing organizational security.