The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series

When justifying cybersecurity investments, Andy Bates, Chief Development and Strategic Partnership Officer, Global Cyber Alliance, recommends making the business case from the standpoint of reducing the carbon footprint. He feels people will make a stronger emotional connection with the carbon reduction argument and thereby be more willing to fund and participate in cybersecurity initiatives. Changing up the cyber conversation and making it more relatable was one of the key takeaways from this discussion. Andy also talked about the vision and offerings of the non-profit organization Global Cyber Alliance.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-17-reducing-the-carbon-footprint/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/1071837338

Nadia El Fertasi, Human Readiness and Resilience Expert and former NATO senior executive, highlights the importance of leveraging emotional intelligence to create and sustain a healthy information security culture. During a very thought-provoking discussion, Nadja made some poignant statements and recommendations such as a) build a culture of empowerment and not fear, b) use empathy to counter social engineering attacks, c) make cyber hygiene practices non-technical and reduce human firewalls, and d) practice reason over fear.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-16-role-of-emotional-intelligence-in-creating-a-healthy-information-security-culture/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/1071837338

Renowned authority in human-technology interactions and Presidential appointee Prof. Missy Cummings of Duke University, spoke to the importance of understanding human motivation and behavior to proactively predict and detect deception. In a very candid and engaging conversation, Prof. Cummings expressed her concern about cybersecurity as a field not receiving the necessary scientific recognition and support. "Cybersecurity is not like changing the oil of your car, it is its own science," she said while discussing the various aspects of cybersecurity knowledge creation and dissemination. She also talks about her class on the Human Element in Cybersecurity and how she draws from various scientific knowledge bases (such as cognitive science, systems theory, game theory, and queuing theory) to provide a rich learning experience.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-15-significance-of-the-human-element-in-cybersecurity/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/1071837338

Robert Austin, Professor, Ivey Business School, discusses the value of cyber-attack simulation by drawing upon the learning tool (IT Management Simulation: Cyber Attack!, Harvard Business School Publishing) that he has developed. Using powerful metaphors such as "it's better to have a smaller portion of an expanding pie than to have an expanding portion of a shrinking pie," Rob highlights the need for an unselfish and collaborative approach (among competitors) to dealing with cyber threats. He also emphasizes the importance of top management engagement, judicious technology spending to reduce operational dependencies and threats, and leveraging the power of the human resource.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-14-enhancing-organizational-readiness-by-simulating-cyber-attacks/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/1071837338

"Cybersecurity is patient safety and patient safety is cybersecurity," is how Stoddard Manikin, Chief Information Security Officer, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, described the significance of cybersecurity readiness in the healthcare sector. Speaking with exceptional clarity and eloquence, Stoddard traced the evolution of the cybersecurity threat landscape and governance approaches, before discussing in detail what it takes to succeed as a modern CISO.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-13-cybersecurity-is-patient-safety/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/1071837338

The incredibly articulate Anne Leslie, Threat Management Consultant, IBM Security, shares some powerful messages and recommendations on threat management. One such message is to nurture a Whole-of-Enterprise approach where "leaders believe that the people who work for them are not just as important as the systems and the data, they're more important." Anne also emphasizes the importance of "looking within and knowing what it is that we have, why people might want that, and how they might go about getting it."To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-12-ignorance-is-not-bliss-a-whole-of-enterprise-approach-to-threat-management/----------------------------------------------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/1071837338

Fly the Plane is how Dr. Timothy Chester, Vice President of Information Technology, The University of Georgia, characterizes his philosophy and approach to cybersecurity readiness. Dr. Chester spoke at length about a proactive approach to information security management anchored on strategic planning, senior leadership commitment, strong teamwork, sophisticated intelligence monitoring, and robust training and testing practices. His candor and reflection made for a most interesting conversation.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-11-fly-the-plane-a-cios-approach-to-cybersecurity-readiness/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/1071837338

Driven by a mission and passion to fight online crime, Ori Eisen, Founder and CEO of Trusona, explains the fundamentals of passwordless authentication and why it is a superior and simpler way of securing access. He also dispels several myths and addresses potential adoption hurdles, ranging from incompatibility with legacy applications to transition costs, regulatory compliance, privacy concerns, and more. Ori offers some valuable tips and recommendations to protect individuals from becoming victims of hacking. Finally, he shares some hilarious jokes at the end.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-10-passwordless-authentication-myths-and-realities/----------------------------------------------------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/1071837338

While small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face the same cybersecurity issues as large enterprises, SMEs don’t have the resources to effectively manage those risks. Research reports reveal alarming statistics on the state of cyber readiness of SMEs -- 60% of small businesses that are victims of a cyber attack go out of business within 6 months; 47% of small businesses have no understanding of how to protect themselves against cyber-attacks. Mike Benz, Partner | Fractional CIO at Fortium Partners, provides some useful tips on how SMEs can reduce their cybersecurity risk exposure without spending a fortune. Mike is the primary author of a scholarly publication Calculated Risk? A Cybersecurity Evaluation Tool for SMEs .To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-9-cybersecurity-risk-reduction-tips-for-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes/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/1071837338

From the standpoint of cybersecurity governance, how does an organization stay on the right side of the law? Rois Ni Thuama, Ph.D. (Doctor of Law), Head of Cyber Governance, Red Sift, spoke with great clarity and eloquence in explaining what it means to practice good and sensible cyber governance. She emphasized the importance of looking to expert sources and established security frameworks for guidance, addressing foreseeable and avoidable threats, and making cybersecurity investments that would be deemed (by the courts) proportionate and affordable. Highlighting the importance of strong governance, Rois said, "it is never the widget that’s the problem, it is always weak leadership, weak governance, lack of accountability, lack of responsibility, these are the big issues that need to be addressed.” She also encouraged a regular legal review of cybersecurity practices, based on the assumption that “you have to defend your decision-making in a court of law.”To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-8-what-does-good-cyber-governance-look-like-a-legal-perspective/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/1071837338