What gives you energy? We’re not talking about “what motivates you”, we’re diving into what gives you the energy to work, live, and experience life with intent. If you could have 3x the amount of energy as you do now, what would you do with it? Today’s episode explores the virtuous cycle of energy and how to set yourself up for success every day.
May 03, 2021•23 min
Welcome to episode 59 of the Cybrary Podcast. This week’s guest, Cindy Chan-Leonor, Co-founder of CyberDEI, joins us from California to discuss imposter syndrome, her journey into cybersecurity, and why finding a community to connect with is vital to your success. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Check out Cybrary Now!!! ~ Cybrary Follow Thor on Twitter! ~ @thorin_around Follow Cybrary on Social!! ~ Twitter ~ Instagram ~ FaceBook ~ YouTu...
Apr 28, 2021•33 min
Mike and Joe dig into the topic of cyber insurance with the folks from Resilience Insurance – Kevin McGowan, VP of Cyber Underwriting and Michael Phillips, Head of Claims. As cyber laws are changing and cyber criminals are continually getting better and more creative in their approach, cybercrimes are becoming more commonplace. We discuss what you need to know when selecting cyber insurance for your organization to help minimize disruption and ease the aftermath of a cyber incident. Don't forget...
Apr 21, 2021•59 min•Ep. 26
On this week’s episode, Sarah welcomes Sharon Chi to uncover how to “avoid mental constipation” and react with purpose. Do you find yourself always going, but never pausing to take a breath to hear your own thoughts and reflect on your life, goals, and intentions? How do find the energy and motivation to grow and keep moving forward? Get ready to listen and think about your driving force and how to be intentional in thought and action. If you have a topic you’d like Sarah to discuss, or are inte...
Apr 19, 2021•20 min
On this episode, we welcome Mike Behrmann, Director of Security at Blumira to talk with Cybrary’s Director of Content, Will Carlson, about Workforce Development. Continuous professional development is an expectation at many growing companies today, but is it being made a priority? As Will and Mike discuss the moving target known as Cybersecurity, they delve into resume and job interview expectations, how to set goals that align with your cybersecurity journey, and the importance of cross trainin...
Apr 14, 2021•41 min
Special guest Ted Harrington joins Joe and Mike today to discuss application security – how to be more secure, what AppSec myths to reconsider, and how to change mentalities at your organization. Ted is Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators and author of Hackable: How To Do Application Security Right. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Follow Joe on Twitter ~ @joe_carson Follow us on Social!! ~ Cybrary Twitter ~ Thycotic Twi...
Apr 07, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Do you ever wonder how some people get ahead so fast? Well, you can’t reach the next level with the same level of thinking as now. When you’re surrounded by sameness, how do you grow? In this episode of Go For It, Sarah dives into being intentional and thoughtful, and ways to create an environment optimized for the growth of you and those around you. If you have a topic you’d like Sarah to discuss, or are interested in being a guest, email us at [email protected].
Apr 05, 2021•31 min
It’s Episode 57 of the Cybrary Podcast and we welcome Tina Kuhn, President of Cybercore Technologies, to talk about supply chains. With attacks as recent as SolarWinds and future attacks that will inevitably occur, Mike and Tina discuss everything from counterfeit equipment and hardware tampering, to the state of critical infrastructure and how to evaluate products for optimal security. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Check out Cybrary ...
Mar 31, 2021•30 min
In your cyber security journey, you’ve probably heard of a massive number of cyber security tools, many of them free. It can be tricky to figure out where to start and which tool is worth your time. In this podcast, Joe and Mike discuss the free cyber security tools in their arsenal and the significant value they’ve provided over the years. Did we miss your favorite free tool? Write to Joe and Mike here. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! ...
Mar 24, 2021•40 min•Ep. 24
Welcome back to Go For It with Sarah Moffat. Joining us for episode 2, is Charity Carney, VP of Security and Compliance at InVita Healthcare Technologies. Throughout her career, Charity had many less than positive experiences, but she shares her journey of finding what motivated her to go for it and leave a toxic work environment for her dream job. We hope her story can inspire you to GO FOR IT and find your driving force to courageously achieve your goals. If you have a topic you’d like Sarah t...
Mar 22, 2021•21 min
On this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we welcome back Base Operations, introducing Scott Money, the VP of Engineering. Everyone knows Google, but Mike, Jonathan, and Scott throwback to the days of Lycos, before PHP, server side scripting, cookies, and SSL. What launched Google into becoming the leading name in search engines around the world, and what advancements were pivotal in the success and failures of companies since the 1990’s? Scott dives into the role Base Operations plays in data gat...
Mar 17, 2021•44 min
Ransomware attacks have exploded in frequency and severity in recent months. Joe and Mike are joined by guest Dan Lohrmann, currently Chief Strategist & CSO at Security Mentor, and formerly of the NSA, Lockheed Martin, and CISO for State of Michigan. Discussion revolves around concrete steps we can all take today to reduce attacks, minimize damage, and decide if cyber insurance is really worth it. Resources: https://www.nomoreransom.org/ https://csrc.nist.gov/ Don't forget to rate, review &a...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 23
Welcome to the first episode of Go For It with Sarah Moffat, and happy International Women’s Day! We’re exited to introduce Sarah, the President and Founder of LeadingLadies.co, as she shares her story and inspiration to go for it, every day. From her part-time work through high school and college, to the experiences that taught her how to run operations for large businesses, Sarah shares how she discovered her Ah-Ha moment and how people can find theirs. If you have a topic you’d like Sarah to ...
Mar 08, 2021•26 min
Calling all engineers! This week on the Cybrary Podcast, we welcome Zachary Ozer from ClubHouse. From one VP of Engineering to another, Mike and Zach talk all things development, product planning, and how to help junior and senior engineers be more effective and enjoy their jobs. Zach also offers key insights into how people at ClubHouse further their initiatives and how to parse through and implement customer feedback into product development. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us ...
Mar 03, 2021•30 min
Joining the Cybrary Podcast this week is Jeff Capone, CEO & Co-founder of SecureCircle. In this episode, Jeff, Mike and Jonathan discuss zero-trust policies, why people use encryption, and what it would mean for data access, privacy, and security if we could make the need for passwords obsolete. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Check out Cybrary Now!!! ~ Cybrary Follow Thor on Twitter! ~ @thorin_around Follow Cybrary on Social!! ~ Tw...
Feb 24, 2021•53 min
Casey Ellis, Founder & CTO of Bugcrowd and Katie Moussouris, Founder & CEO of Luta Security discuss vulnerability disclosure programs with Mike and Joe today. Developing a disclosure program can be so complex that many organizations don’t create one at all. So we asked - what processes should companies put in place to be sure they provide vulnerability information safely and in a usable way? Our guests today share the best practice steps that companies should take to prepare. Don't forge...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 22
“Protecting data wherever it lives” is at the forefront of the long debated question: Is your data secure? The apps you use, the websites you visit, the Zoom calls you're on - there is so much personal and business information availble, but who makes the decisions about data handling and security? Jonathan and Mike welcome Patrick Walsh, CEO of IronCore Labs, to discuss transparent data encryption, data access and privacy, security in-depth, and how companies today are facing these challenges. V...
Feb 17, 2021•58 min
Have you wondered what’s involved in venture capital fund raising? In this episode of the Cybrary Podcast, we welcome Les Craig, Co-founder of RedOwl Analytics and current Partner at Next Frontier Capital. From their years of experience in Cybersecurity, Les, Mike, and Jonathan talk about the successes and pitfalls of starting businesses, what founders should understand about venture capital firms when seeking funding, and the importance of building connections and forming trusted relationships....
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Joe and Mike talk to Jessica Barker, Co-CEO of Cygenta and author of Confident Cyber Security and the recently released Cybersecurity ABC’s. Jessica breaks down the psychology behind cyber criminals and why we frequently blame the employees on the front lines of attacks. Plus, why companies need to stop telling employees to be constantly alert. Get a copy of Confident Cyber Security here: https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Cyber-Security-Started-Futureproof/dp/1789663407 Don't forget to rate, revi...
Feb 10, 2021•49 min•Ep. 21
This week on the Cybrary Podcast, we welcome Caleb Woods. Caleb is the CEO of Rolemodel Software, a company specializing in building internal tools for their customers. Speaking with Mike Gruen and Thomas Horlacher from Cybrary, Caleb discusses the work his company is doing as well as their Craftsmanship Academy, a way for those new to the engineering space to apply their skills and learn on the job skills through hands on development training and real world projects. You can learn more about th...
Feb 03, 2021•37 min
The 401 Access Denied team discusses the latest findings from the recent Sunburst supply chain attack that targeted thousands of SolarWinds customers – quite possibly the largest supply chain attack in history. We cover what’s been learned from the investigation so far and how we can apply those lessons to prevent being victims of future attacks. Joe and Mike are joined by Terence Jackson, CISO at Thycotic and Jonathan Meyers, Principal Infrastructure Engineer and Head of IT at Cybrary. Don't fo...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 20
It’s episode 50 of The Cybrary Podcast and we’re talking about Ransomeware! What is it, where does it come from, and how do you prevent an attack? Greg Edwards, CEO and Founder of CryptoStopper, goes in depth into his experiences in the MSP space and how ransomware attacks served as the catalyst to starting his own company. Plus, hear Mike and Jonathan’s views on Advanced Persistent Threats and the importance of patch management in the cloud and on prim. Interested in detecting and stopping rans...
Jan 27, 2021•42 min
This week we welcome back Chloe Messdaghi, VP of Strategy at Point3 Security, to talk about Point3's new Talent Screening service which creates a more effective and efficient process for evaluating, hiring, and onboarding new employees. In this episode, Chloe shares her experiences in the InfoSec hiring process to reveal common stereotypes preventing applicants from reaching the interview stage, and how organizations can implement an unbiased system for pre-interview screening. Don't forget to r...
Jan 20, 2021•27 min
Do better builders make better breakers? Jonathan Meyers, Josh Lospinoso, and Philip Wylie share their views and experiences with the game changers in cybersecurity over the last 20 years, and how it’s helped and hindered people trying to enter the space. In this episode, they cover everything from rapid iteration and continuous learning, to the value of certifications and how to gain the right experience to move forward. Check out Phil's new book, "The Pentester Blueprint: Starting your Career ...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In 2014 Jessikka Aro was a journalist reporting on the start of the Russo-Ukrainian War when she became aware of a group of Russian citizens who were being paid to promote pro-Russia propaganda. Jessikka joins us today to discuss the influence trolls had on public opinion, as well as how she outed them and became a victim of the trolls herself. And most importantly, we discuss how the Russian disinformation campaign is still working successfully in 2021 to control the narrative worldwide. Don't ...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 19
Joe Carson from Thycotic and Mike Gruen from Cybrary share how they stay up-to-date with security news through podcasts, blogs, and events. They plug their favorite experts who give honest and direct news, sometimes even with a touch of comedy. Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Follow Joe on Twitter ~ @joe_carson Follow us on Social!! ~ Cybrary Twitter ~ Thycotic Twitter ~ Instagram ~ Facebook ~ YouTube ~ Cybrary LinkedIN ~ Thycotic Linke...
Dec 30, 2020•25 min•Ep. 18
Welcome back to the Cybrary Podcast, and Happy Holidays! Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, or just enjoy the spirit of the season, we hope you are able to take some time off from work and school to celebrate what matters most to you. As 2020 comes to a close, and we look back at the best ( and worst ) moments of the year, we raise a glass to you and cheers for making it this far. Thank you, for joining us each week to learn something new and share this journey with us. We apprec...
Dec 23, 2020•1 min
Mike Skelton, part of BugCrowd's Security Operation Team, joins Cybrary's Mike Gruen to breakdown the expectation and communication gap. Recruiting the right talent is hard enough when factoring in skills and experience, but the top concern according to Skelton is the lack of proper communication and expectation setting. In this episode, Skelton and Gruen deconstruct their experiences on hiring for their teams and being hired, and the critical role communicating your needs plays in setting reali...
Dec 16, 2020•43 min
Joining us today is the National Cyber Security Policy Director for the Estonian Government, Raul Rikk. Raul shares lessons in how Estonia excels in the digitalization of government services and cyber defense strategies. We’ll discuss the 2007 coordinated Russian cyber-attacks against Estonia - how Estonia not only recovered from an attempt to isolate them from the rest of the world, but went on to develop one of the best emergency cyber defense operations in the world. Don't forget to rate, rev...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 17
Rob Shavell, Co-Founder of Abine (https://abine.com/), joins the Cybrary Podcast this week to talk everything PRIVACY. From Abine's products Blur and DeleteMe that specialize in data masking, privacy, and compliance, Rob and Mike talk GDPR, Data usage transparency, the "freemium tradeoffs", internet bifurcation, and so much more. Where do you stand on the topic? Don't forget to rate, review & subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! Check out Cybrary Now!!! ~ Cybrary Follow T...
Dec 09, 2020•45 min