ISF Podcast

In the second episode of this three-part series, Jeff Engle, Veteran of US Army Special Operations Commands and Vice President of Federal for United Data technologies talks with Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF about the importance of effective communication and knowing your audience when collaborating with enterprises successfully to combat cyber threats.  Jeff and Steve discuss the need for security professionals to receive broader training so that they can communicate with the board on technical issues, in a language the C-suite can understand. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-how-to-communicate-with-the-board/

People can either be your first line of defence, or your weakest link – it is up to organisational leadership and how they approach risk management to determine which one they are.  In the first episode of this three-part series, Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF talks with Jeff Engle, Veteran of US Army Special Operations Commands and Vice President of Federal for United Data technologies, about his background as a military veteran and a private sector cybersecurity leader. Jeff shares his insights into what the corporate world can learn from military organisation and training protocols, and how cybersecurity strategy is necessary to achieve primary business goals. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-what-can-businesses-learn-from-military-security-strategies/

In the second episode of this series, former US most-wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson, the ‘Original Internet Godfather’, speaks with Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF about his career as a cybercriminal. Brett offers an insider account, from his first scam he committed on eBay, to becoming a part of a worldwide cyber-criminal organisation.  Together, Steve and Brett discuss how the collaborative nature of cybercriminals has allowed them to evade law enforcement and commit crimes successfully. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-the-life-of-a-cybercriminal/

The global supply chain is increasingly complex, diverse and hyper-connected so that gaining assurance of its security, safety and reliability is becoming more myth than reality. The recent rise in data breaches highlights these supply chain vulnerabilities and third parties are being heavily criticised for both inadequate preparation and protection.  In the final episode in this four-part series which explores the greatest cyber threats in 2019, Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF discusses the inherent risks to supply chains and how organisations can better manage data sharing with third parties to minimise the risk of a data breach. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-the-myth-of-supply-chain-assurance/

In 2017, Cybercrime was an estimated $600 billion industry affecting approximately 2.8 million victims a day. The rise in ransomware attacks (an estimated 350%) and trend in spearfishing aimed at senior executives, is a further testament to the increasing sophistication, diligence and patience of today’s cybercriminals.  In this first of two episodes, Former US most-wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson, the ‘Original Internet Godfather’, speaks with Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF about the most pressing issues presented by cybercrime. Together they discuss the threat of non-financially motivated attacks, what makes organisations attractive targets and the benefits of training us to think like criminals. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-inside-the-mind-of-todays-cybercriminals/

Legislation by its nature is government and regulator driven, resulting in a move towards national regulation at a time when cross border collaboration is needed. Organizations will struggle to keep abreast of such developments which may also impact business models which many have taken for granted. This will be a particular challenge to cloud implementations where understanding the location of cloud data has been an oversight. In the second episode in this four-part series which explores the greatest cyber threats in 2019, Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF discusses the impact of legislation on organisations, and the challenges regulators and legislators face trying to keep pace with cybersecurity. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-the-impact-of-legislation-in-2019/

As the threat landscape evolves, digitalisation is an ongoing challenge for governments and politicians, making it increasingly difficult to secure networks, personal information and critical infrastructure. Governments must keep abreast of developments in cyber security and ensure that best practices are communicated to businesses, and awareness is raised amongst the public. In the first of two episodes Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF talks with Dr Reinhard Brandl, a member of the German Parliament, about the broad challenges digitalisation raises for governments. Together they also discuss the effectiveness of the EU GDPR, and the future of legislation in cybersecurity and the role large organisations can play in this. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-governments-and-the-challenge-of-rapid-digitalisation/

Cybercrime is now a market that is growing and increasing in sophistication, worth $600 billion in 2018 and affecting 2.7 million of us globally on a daily basis. With cybercriminals becoming increasingly strategic and patient in their approach, organisations cannot afford to ignore the increasing threats posed by such operations.  In the first episode of this four-part series which explores the emerging cyber threats in 2019, Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF discusses how the increasing sophistication of cybercrime and ransomware will impact businesses, and what the board can do to understand such threats and be proactive to protect their organisation. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-the-increasing-sophistication-of-cybercrime-ransomware/

Will 2019 see cyber attacks come in isolation, or in combinations? A question organisations should think about as we see cyber space becoming increasingly connected and technology developments increasing in pace and scale.  In this podcast, Steve Durbin, Managing Director, ISF shares his predictions for the top 4 emerging cyber threats for 2019 – increased sophistication of cybercrime and ransomware, the impact of legislation, supply chain assurance and smart devices challenge data integrity. Steve also explains why getting back to basics in information security and risk management is paramount in this climate. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-threat-horizon-2019/

Attacks from nation-states, where organisations are at risk are increasingly appearing on the threat horizon. As extortion is predicted to become one of the most common forms of cybercrime, it is imperative for the board to create a solid eco system between executives and individuals to conduct technical operations. Without a clear vision in place, CISOs will lack the transparency needed to overcome innovative attacks and face more barriers in the future.  In the second part of this podcast, Steve Durbin, Managing Director at the ISF talks with Ondrej Krehel, CEO and founder of LIFARS LLC. They discuss the impact of the escalation of cyber-attacks, the challenges this presents for CISOs, and how the c-suite and board need to prepare to counteract them effectively. https://www.securityforum.org/videos-podcasts/isf-podcast-the-need-for-a-clear-vision/