Between the Bytes

Gary and Derik welcome back Chet Wisniewski, Principal Research Scientist at Sophos, in this episode as they explore the latest developments in AI and the challenges it presents for cybersecurity. We discuss the impact (or lack thereof) of AI on various aspects of our daily lives, how bad AI is at coding malware, what it actually can do well, and the latest cybersecurity risk to start making headlines - MFA bypasses. Join us to learn more about this exciting and sometimes daunting world with the insights of Chet Wisniewski.

Join us as James, Gary, and Derik talk about what to expect on the cybersecurity front this year.  James also covers Executech's next cybersecurity initiatives and how other organizations can implement these measures as well.  Enjoy the show! 

Welcome to Between the Bytes by Executech, where we discuss cybersecurity, tech news, business, and leadership with specialists from all over. Our goal is to keep listeners informed and up to date on technology and cybersecurity trends to help keep their organizations secure. We want to help you train your staff in the most simple yet effective manner possible, prioritize IT/cyber inside your organization, and stay in the know with the latest cyber news and tech updates. So, whether you're a veteran or novice when it comes to cybersecurity & technology, we've got some great stuff for you here!

Gary, James, and Derik talk about a few news stories in this episode, as well as some cost-saving tips for organizations to strengthen budgets without weakening security.  The Royal Mail in the UK was recently hit hard with ransomware, causing a downtime in overseas shipping for almost a week. They cover this as well as yet another T-Mobile attack (making 8 major hacks since 2018) that affected around 37 million accounts.  Enjoy the show! 

Gary and Derik welcome a new guest, Henry O'Connell, Co-Founder and CEO @ Canary Speech.  Canary Speech works toward improving the quality of care and quality of life in healthcare with their AI engine that uses vocal biomarker technology. Canary's patented technology screens for mood, stress, and energy levels using a single 20-second audio clip.  Henry joins us to talk about Canary, AI's role in the world today, how far AI has come, and his thoughts on leadership.  Enjoy the show! 

Derik welcomes Kody back for a fun follow-up to his first time on the show.  Kody is the Director of Technical Operations @ Executech, and he joins us to provide some excellent DIY troubleshooting tips you can try before reaching out to tech support.  Technology has improved our lives, but that doesn't mean it hasn't made each and every one of us look foolish a few times as well. Kody and Derik talk about some cringe-worthy tech support tickets and experiences they've had in the past.  Enjoy the show! 

Gary & Derik welcome Tyler Sisson for the first time on the show. Tyler is a Cloud Engineer here @ Executech.  Tyler joins the show to talk about Microsoft's upcoming NCE (New Commerce Experience) migration.  Microsoft's Office 365 comes in several packages based on what you want, how many employees you have, and (with this migration) how you want to pay. With all these options paired with Microsoft's apparent love for renaming their products, things can get a bit overwhelming. Tyler's years of experience with Microsoft and Azure make untangling this migration much easier to understand. As always, be sure to reach out to your IT specialist if you have any questions. We're always here to help!  Enjoy the show! 

In this episode, James, Gary, and Derik discuss the recent security issues with LastPass and the importance of updating passwords and taking other precautions to protect your account. They discuss the potential consequences of not taking these steps and offer tips on how to ensure the security of your online accounts. Enjoy the show! 

Gary and Derik welcome Kody Ogden, Director of Technical Operations @ Executech, for the first time on the show! Kody has been with Executech for over 5 years now and has built our help desk department from the ground up.  Kody joins us to talk about how he manages his team, the growing pains of building a new department inside a company, and how he and his team have achieved such high customer satisfaction ratings (99% in 2022).  Kody also covers some dos and don'ts of working with IT support.  Enjoy the show! 

The cryptocurrency exchange company, FTX, lost over $470 million in a recent cyber attack and filed for bankruptcy. Later investigation found records of fraud, causing more headaches for their CEO. James, Gary, and Derik also talk about MFA issues, red flags appearing when your credentials have been compromised, and Ticketmaster's accidental, self-imposed DDoS attack following Talor Swift's concert announcement.  Enjoy the show!