Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Kee Jefferys, Technical Co-Founder of Session, discuss the use of blockchain technology in enhancing the security and privacy of messaging apps, specifically Session. Session, which has over a million monthly active users, uses a decentralized network of nodes incentivized by Session tokens. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Session does not require a phone number for sign-up and employs onion routing and end-to-end encryption to protect user data. Kee emphasizes the importance of considering the threat model and user needs when choosing a messaging app. Session is best suited for high-threat scenarios, while other apps may be more appropriate for regulatory compliance. Session is free, with potential future premium features, and is primarily for individual users.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-80-using-blockchain-technology-to-make-messaging-apps-more-secure-and-private/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications & Press Releases:Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

Despite companies’ best efforts, stored access credentials inevitably get stolen or misused. Whether it is a disgruntled employee posting the data, an employee that makes an innocent mistake exposing that data, a company needing revenue selling the information, a criminal hacker group stealing the information, or a government-backed group stealing the information, etc. it is simply a matter of when not if that information will be stolen.“The only truly safe way to handle people’s secrets is never to store them in the first place – what is not stored cannot be stolen,” says Tina Srivastava, Ph.D., an MIT-trained rocket scientist and privacy expert who has cracked the code on stored credentials She is the co-founder of Badge, a platform that allows users to enroll and authenticate on any device without storing Personally Identifiable Information (PII). In this episode, Tina and I discuss how the new technology works, its implications, and how organizations should ensure they are not storing user credentials.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-79-authenticate-without-storing-credentials-mit-scientist-cracks-the-code/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications & Press Releases:Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

In this episode, Shrav Mehta, Founder, and CEO at Secureframe, joins me to discuss major cybersecurity incidents in 2024, highlighting five significant breaches: National Public Data (2.7 billion records), AT&T (50 billion), Ticketmaster (500 million), Change Healthcare (145 million), and Dell (49 million). We emphasize the importance of proactive measures, such as data minimization, continuous training, and zero-trust models. I stressed the need for leadership engagement, robust incident response plans, and a holistic approach to security. Shrav underscores the role of automation and continuous monitoring in enhancing protection. We both agreed on the necessity of evolving security practices to counter emerging threats like deepfakes and AI-enabled attacks.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-78-lessons-from-2024s-biggest-cyber-incidents-and-building-stronger-defenses-for-2025/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications & Press Releases:Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

In this episode, Aaron Painter, CEO at Nametag, joins me in discussing the Deepfake fraud phenomenon and how organizations and individuals should protect themselves from such scams. A recent study conducted by finance software provider Medius finds that over 53% of businesses in the U.S. and U.K. have been targets of financial scams powered by “deepfake” technology, with 43% falling victim to such attacks. 85% of the finance professionals polled view such scams as an “existential” threat to their organization’s financial security. In the United States, families lose an average of $11,000 in each fake kidnapping scam. According to data from the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $2.6 billion last year in imposter scams.Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-77-stopping-deepfake-threats-protecting-organizations-through-identity-verification/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications & Press Releases:Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Press Release — Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

IBM recently reported a 71% year-over-year increase in attacks using valid credentials. This continued use of stolen credentials is also evident through ongoing public incidents like the string of attacks targeting Snowflake's customers that resulted in breaches at AT&T and Advanced Auto Parts. Lynsey Wolf, Team Lead and Insider Threat Analyst at DTEX Systems believes that users' psychological and behavioral traits are being overlooked when it comes to defending against credential misuse. In this episode, we discuss how best to mitigate such threats using a proactive approach to insider risk management by focusing on user behavior and indicators rather than just incident response.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-76-from-reactive-to-proactive-how-behavioral-psychology-is-transforming-enterprise-security/Latest Press Release:Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Press Release — Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications: Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

Accelerating into the cloud without caution often brings complexities that can cause more harm than good. Gartner has noted that cloud configuration errors cause 95% of cybersecurity breaches. With the rapid pace of cloud adoption, less time is spent ensuring systems are built and operated effectively with proper cyber hygiene. In this episode, Dale Hoak, Director of Information Security at RegScale, joins me in discussing cloud compliance-related challenges and best practices. Here are some terrific Dale Hoak one-liners:"Compliance is essentially where fun went to die.""Nobody steals your work. So, we need to use automation to do the work.""Compliance is a key driver of trust in our world."To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-75-compliance-in-the-cloud-challenges-and-best-practices/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications: Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

In this episode, Mike Manrod, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Grand Canyon Education, and Ori Eisen, the Founder and CEO of Trusona, joined me to discuss how best to reduce the risks of social engineering attacks on IT support and help desk personnel. This episode was motivated by the major cyber attack that brought MGM Resorts International's operations to a screeching halt. It was a social engineering attack where the attackers gained super administrator privileges by providing the MGM Help Desk with basic employee information.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-74-reducing-the-risk-of-social-engineering-to-exploit-it-help-desk/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes release every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications: "Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

In this episode, Laurie Salvail, Ph.D., Executive Director of CYBER.ORG, joins me to discuss the importance of cybersecurity education for K-12 students. Primarily funded by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), CYBER.ORG is a powerful and free resource available to K-12 students and educators in the United States. CYBER.ORG’s Range, a cloud-based virtual environment, empowers K-12 students with real-world cybersecurity skills in a secure platform.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-73-unlocking-cyber-potential-the-power-of-collaboration-in-k-12-cyber-education/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications: "Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

As machine learning algorithms continue to evolve, Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 are gaining popularity. While these models hold great promise in revolutionizing various functions and industries—ranging from content generation and customer service to research and development—they also come with their own set of risks and ethical concerns. In this episode, Rohan Sathe, Co-founder & CTO/Head of R&D at Nightfall.ai, and I review the LLM-related risks and how best to mitigate them.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-72-large-language-model-llm-risks-and-mitigation-strategies/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes release every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications: "Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar

The importance of maintaining uninterrupted services cannot be overemphasized, especially in light of the recent global IT outage fiasco. With the increasing dependence on cloud-based services, uninterrupted connectivity is essential to maintaining business continuity. Since identity providers control access to an organization's application and data, any downtime can shut down mission-critical operations. It was great to have Eric Olden, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Strata Identity, share his thoughts and perspectives on this critical topic.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-71-identity-continuity-in-multi-cloud-environments/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast, so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes release every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications: "Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today — “Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing Security Breaches Must Start at the TopMission Critical --How the American Cancer Society successfully and securely migrated to the cloud amid the pandemicLatest Webinars & Podcasts with Dr. Chatterjee as the GuestCybersecurity Readiness: Essential Actions For CXOs, August 12, 2024Non-profits and Cybersecurity, a CAPTRUST podcastHow can brands rethink data security to maintain customer trust?, A TELUS International podcastCybersecurity Readiness In the Age of Generative AI and LLM,” Let’s Talk About (Secur) IT Webinar, with Phillip de SouzaInsights for 2023, Cybersecurity Readiness with Dr. Dave Chatterjee, a HALO Security Webinar