David Shipley

Tammy Harper, a security researcher known for her expertise in ransomware, joins Laura Payne, a cybersecurity professional focused on incident trends, along with David Shipley, a cybersecurity practitioner, and John Pinard, head of IT operations at a credit union. They discuss alarming trends in ransomware payments and the clever rise of phishing attacks, particularly MFA vulnerabilities. The panel also examines AI's growing dual role in both enhancing security measures and facilitating cybercrime, highlighting the crucial need for community support and empathy in cybersecurity.

In this discussion, retired intelligence officer Neil Bisson and cybersecurity analyst David Shipley dive deep into the current landscape of cyber threats from state actors like China and Russia. They reveal the shift in espionage driven by big data and its influence on corporate targets. Bisson shares insights on the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, while Shipley emphasizes the importance of private sector cooperation with intelligence agencies. They also highlight India's rising cyber capabilities and offer practical advice for enhancing organizational security.