
ISF Podcast
The ISF Podcast brings you cutting-edge conversation, tailored to CISOs, CTOs, CROs, and other global security pros. In every episode of the ISF Podcast, Chief Executive, Steve Durbin speaks with rule-breakers, collaborators, culture builders, and business creatives who manage their enterprise with vision, transparency, authenticity, and integrity. From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.
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Jun 7, 2022 • 10min
S12 Ep3: Threat Horizon 2024 — Technology Choices Limit Control
Today is the third episode in our four-part series focusing on the ISF’s latest report, Threat Horizon 2024: The Disintegration of Trust. ISF CEO Steve Durbin and producer Tavia Gilbert go deeper into the second major theme of the report, “Technology choices limit control.”
More resources from ISF related to this episode:
Human-Centered Security — The Insider Threat
Threat Horizon 2023: Security at a Tipping Point
Threat Horizon 2022: Digital and Physical Worlds Collide
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May 31, 2022 • 11min
S12 Ep2: Threat Horizon 2024 — Regulations Have Unintended Consequences
Today, we have the second in a four-episode series focusing on the ISF’s latest report, Threat Horizon 2024: The Disintegration of Trust. ISF CEO Steve Durbin and producer Tavia Gilbert delve into the first major theme of the report, “Well-intentioned regulations have unintended consequences.”
More resources from ISF related to this episode:
Protecting the Crown Jewels: How to Secure Mission-Critical Assets
Alexander Seger — How Global Law Enforcement Fight Cybercrime
Threat Horizon 2023: Security at a Tipping Point
Threat Horizon 2022: Digital and Physical Worlds Collide
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May 24, 2022 • 16min
S12 Ep1: Threat Horizon 2024 — The Disintegration of Trust
This episode begins a special four episode series focusing on the ISF's latest report, Threat Horizon 2024: The Disintegration of Trust. Today, we offer an overview, setting the stage for this Threat Report. ISF CEO Steve Durbin and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss the report’s application of the PESTLE model, forecasting the impact on the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental.
More resources from ISF related to this episode:
Threat Horizon 2023: Security at a Tipping Point
Threat Horizon 2022: Digital and Physical Worlds Collide
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May 17, 2022 • 23min
S11 Ep5: Steve Durbin — Reserving the CISOs Seat at the Table
In this episode, ISF CEO Steve Durbin and host Tavia Gilbert discuss highlights from the interviews featured over the last several weeks. They consider some of Steve’s takeaways and actionable insights for security professionals from Season 11.
Mentioned in this episode:
PWC Report: Overseeing cyber risk: the board’s role
Protecting the Crown Jewels: How to Secure Mission-Critical Assets
Legal and Regulatory Implications for Information Security with Emma Bickerstaffe, Senior Research Analyst, ISF
More resources from ISF related to this episode:
Information Security in Mergers and Acquisitions
Video Presentation: The Role of Information Security in Mergers and Acquisitions
Consultancy Service: Cyber Risk for Mergers and Acquisitions
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May 10, 2022 • 24min
S11 Ep4: Adam Rumanek — Protecting IP in a World of Streaming and Sharing
Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin is in conversation with Adam Rumanek, the founder and CEO of Aux Mode, a company that specializes in digital rights management, content strategy, and IP protection. Adam and Steve discuss the challenges of protecting content and intellectual property, how organisations can manage their risk in that area, and what to do if your content is compromised.
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May 3, 2022 • 21min
S11 Ep3: Brett Beranek — Deep Fakes and Biometric Security Breakthroughs
Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin is in conversation with Brett Beranek, Vice President and General Manager of security and biometrics at Nuance Communications. Steve and Brett discuss some of the potential and the challenges of biometrics in the security space, including recent advancements in deep neural networks and deep fakes.
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Apr 26, 2022 • 35min
S11 Ep2: Carl Allen — Keeping the M&A Process Secure
In this episode, Steve speaks with Carl Allen, a private equity investor and co-founder of the Dealmaker Wealth Society. They discuss security across the mergers and acquisitions process, particularly for small and mid-size businesses.
More ISF resources on this topic:
Information Security in Mergers and Acquisitions
Video Presentation: The Role of Information Security in Mergers and Acquisitions
Consultancy Service: Cyber Risk for Mergers and Acquisitions
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Apr 19, 2022 • 28min
S11 Ep1: Mark Ralls — The Cost of the FUD Approach to Security
Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin is in conversation with Mark Ralls, President and COO of Invicti Security, a Texas-based company that provides dynamic web application security solutions. You’ll hear Mark mention what he calls the FUD approach to security — starting from fear, uncertainty and doubt. Steve and Mark talk about the cost this approach can ultimately have in relation to people, process, technology, and outsourcing. They also discuss the current threat landscape, security by design, and developing the next generation of cybersecurity talent.
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Apr 5, 2022 • 19min
S10 Ep7: Steve Durbin — Managing Cyber Threats During Times of Instability
Today, ISF CEO Steve Durbin and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss highlights from the conversations we’ve featured on the podcast over the last several weeks. We review our season and consider takeaways, in terms of business leadership and actionable insights for our members, particularly during these times of instability.
Related Resources from ISF:
“Are 5G Networks Setting The Stage For A New Wave Of Cyberattacks?” — Forbes, 10 August 2021
Threat Horizon 2022: Digital and Physical Worlds Collide
The New World Order (ISF Podcast, 19 January 2022)
The Race for Tech Dominance (ISF Podcast, 25 January 2022)
ISF Ransomware Support: Prepare, Respond, Resume
Review and Gap Analysis of Cybersecurity Legislation and Cybercriminality Policies in Eight Countries
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Mar 29, 2022 • 25min
S10 Ep6: Federico Varese — Organised Crime Goes Digital
Today, Steve is speaking with Prof. Federico Varese, a professor of criminology and head of the sociology department at Nuffield College at Oxford University. Prof. Varese talks with Steve about the history of organised crime in Russia and around the world, the mafia’s movement into cybercrime, and what the future may hold for these criminal organisations.
Related Resources from ISF:
ISF Podcast, Alexander Seger — How Global Law Enforcement Fight Cybercrime
ISF Podcast, Inside the Mind of Today’s Cybercriminals, Brett Johnson Part 1
ISF Podcast, The Life of a Cybercriminal, Brett Johnson Part 2
Misha Glenny: The Evolution of Cybercrime with Misha Glenny, author of McMafia
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