Richard Bird

In this conversation, Nick Mistry, with his extensive experience in cloud and application security, teams up with Richard Bird, Chief Security for Singular AI, to tackle the pressing need for AI governance in the supply chain. They delve into the challenges posed by third-party risks and the complexities of open-source software. The discussion also highlights the evolving nature of cybersecurity in the era of AI, emphasizing the importance of real-time risk management and proactive strategies to safeguard data privacy and enhance security practices.

Richard Bird, an identity expert and startup advisor, dives into the evolving world of digital identity in a candid discussion. He emphasizes that names alone fail as online identifiers and argues for a more nuanced understanding of identity as a human proxy. Bird traces the historical roots of access controls and urges cybersecurity leaders to shift identity management from mere access to a comprehensive security framework. He warns that AI will expose weaknesses in identity systems, suggesting proactive steps for leaders to enhance visibility and governance.

Richard Bird, CSO at Traceable AI, discusses the challenges of decentralized environments in cybersecurity. Topics include cognitive dissonance, misconceptions about Zero Trust, API Security, and the future of Zero Trust. Emphasis on making it harder for attackers through security measures.

Season two, episode 15: We talk ZT History and API security with the godfather of Zero Trust, Dr Zero Trust, and Richard Bird.Catch this episode on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon, or Google. You can read the show notes here.In the past few years, supply chain attacks and their impacts have or will soon overtake that of the damage done by ransomware. It’s of no surprise then that APIs are a critical attack vector that threat actors like to exploit, yet many organizations do not have a good understanding of how many doors they have running into their data.This week we chat with the godfather of Zero Trust, Dr. Zero Trust, and a chief security officer about the current state of API security maturity. Considering our guests, we, of course, also took the opportunity to chat a bit about Zero Trust's history.This week we have three very special guests:John Kindervag, the creator (godfather) of Zero TrustChase Cunningham, AKA Dr Zero Trust, and the now VP of Market Research for G2Richard Bird, Traceable AI’s Chief Security OfficerKey TakeawaysLike any other cybersecurity concept, APIs must have an asset inventoryThere is enough margin of error tied to the intended use of APIs that require continuous monitoring/verificationThere is a current maturity gap associated with securing the use of APIs in the name of speed and innovation, and often there is not a well-established ownerEditors NoteWe will be taking a publishing break for the month of September as my daughter has arrived, and I will need to catch up on all the sleep I can get. We should be back in October and run through until the holiday break before we wrap season two. I’m also working on a few experimental podcast series during my parental leave, so stay tuned. At least one in particular should be of interest to our audience here. Also, if you work for a cybersecurity org and are interested in launching a podcast, slide into my inbox if you need a hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this engaging discussion, Richard Bird, Chief Customer Information Officer at Ping Identity, shares insights on the chaos of U.S. data privacy regulations. He boldly claims these regulations are often 'dead on arrival,' highlighting their lack of specificity and retroactive nature. Richard dives into the fragmented landscape of privacy laws and emphasizes the burden on consumers. He also advocates for strong digital identities and centralized consent via identity platforms, all while recounting personal stories of data mishandling that underscore the real human impact behind the statistics.