ISF Podcast

ISF CEO Steve Durbin and producer Tavia Gilbert discuss Artificial Intelligence and the Board — what they need to know, updates on evolving regulations in the EU and the US, and how security professionals can best communicate with organisational leadership on this topic. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast European Union AI Act President Biden’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

In this episode, Steve speaks with Dragos Tudorache, one of the members of the European Parliament who is responsible for writing the EU’s AI Act. Dragos explains the thought process that went into developing the new law and tells Steve what organisations can expect and how they can prepare for its implementation. Mentioned in and related to this episode: ISF Podcast: Ellie Pavlick - Balancing the Risk and Reward of AI ISF Podcast: The Ethical Dilemma of AI & Innovation ISF Podcast: Beyond Buzzwords: AI, ML, and the Future of Cyber ISF Podcast: Mo Gawdat: Rethinking the Paradigm of Artificial and Human Intelligence ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

In this episode, Steve speaks with Clinton Mixon, Information Security Lead at The New School, and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University. Clinton has been a leader in cyber for more than 30 years. He was one of the founders of the Air Force Cyber College, where members of the US Air Force train in cybersecurity, and he also has been responsible for running training exercises for the New York City government. Clinton and Steve talk about his work to make New York the most cyber-resilient city in the world and tips on how to include and communicate with all departments and employees on what to do in case of a crash or breach.     Mentioned in this episode:     ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter  From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

In today’s episode, recorded at ISF’s 2023 Congress in Rotterdam, Steve speaks with Helle Thorning-Schmidt. From 2011-2015, Helle served as Prime Minister of Denmark, the first woman ever to hold that office. Since 2020, she has served as co-chair of an independent oversight board for Meta to help its social media sites, Facebook and Instagram, answer some of their most difficult questions around freedom of expression online. Helle and Steve dive into questions of leadership, balancing regulation and freedom in online spaces, and how creating a diverse workplace culture could actually play a role in solving bigger global problems. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Steve and Tavia discuss the implications of NIS2 compliance in the EU, including fines for noncompliance. They highlight the importance of training, incident reporting, and supply chain security. Concerns about the burden of compliance and regulations are raised, emphasizing the need for effective security measures. ISF's readiness assessment is mentioned as a tool to help organizations comply with NIS2.

Dr. Christopher Ankersen, a Clinical Professor of Global Affairs at New York University, discusses the current global threat landscape, effective tabletop exercises for cybersecurity professionals, and the importance of understanding each location's role in a business. The podcast explores the multifaceted nature of global security dynamics, challenges in establishing risk practices in a global context, the need for assessment and understanding in crisis management and cybersecurity, and the importance of post-incident review and complexity of risk management.

This is the final episode in our series marking Cyber Awareness Month. ISF Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa Dan Norman speaks with Steve about how organisations can ensure that security is a concern for everyone, from the top down. They discuss questions of education, technology, and best practices for a post-Covid workforce. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

Today’s episode is the second in our series for Cyber Awareness Month. Steve is joined in the studio by ISF’s Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Dan Norman. Their focus today is on how organisations can overcome challenges to the security workforce. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

October is Cyber Awareness Month, and we’re marking the occasion with a series of three episodes featuring Steve in conversation with ISF’s Regional Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Dan Norman. Today, Steve and Dan discuss the importance of cyber resilience and how organisations can prepare for cyber attacks. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.

This is the second in a two-part conversation with Dr. Andrea Matwyshyn, professor of law at Penn State University. If you missed the first part, you can scroll back and find it in our podcast feed. Andrea’s work centers around the intersection of technology design, innovation policy, and law. Today, she and Steve talk about regulating emerging technologies and the questions tech innovators need to start asking as we move into a new era of cyber. Andrea gives us a helpful look back into history for precedents in how to approach what can feel like unprecedented times. Mentioned in this episode: ISF Analyst Insight Podcast Read the transcript of this episode Subscribe to the ISF Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter From the Information Security Forum, the leading authority on cyber, information security, and risk management.