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Privacy Please

Welcome to "Privacy Please," a podcast for anyone who wants to know more about data privacy and security. Join your hosts Cam and Gabe as they talk to experts, academics, authors, and activists to break down complex privacy topics in a way that's easy to understand.


In today's connected world, our personal information is constantly being collected, analyzed, and sometimes exploited. We believe everyone has a right to understand how their data is being used and what they can do to protect their privacy.

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Episodes

S3, E98 - Kelly Finnerty Part 2 - Privacy Protection Extension

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we bring back on the fantastic Kelly Finnerty from Start Page for part 2 and she brings big news, real talk and belly laughs. Introducing Startpage Privacy Protection Extension, protecting you from cookies and trackers across the web. This thing works beautifully! Check out the link below and go download now! https://www.startpage.com/privacy-please/startpage-articles/easy-privacy-control-across-the-internet-introducing-startpage-privacy-protection Dig...

Jan 19, 202252 min

S3, E97 - [Short Stories] Capital One Breach Highlights Dangers of Insider Threats

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please - Short Stories, we talk about the Capital One breach and how it highlights the dangers of insider threats. "Incidents show how difficult it is to defend against determined and knowledgeable hackers." Author credit: James Rundle and Catherine Stupp Support the show

Jan 12, 202213 min

S3, E96 - [Short Stories] How SolarWinds pushed through its darkest hour - Part 1

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we enter 2022 with a brand new season (S3) and we also present a brand new series called PP Short Stories. SolarWinds CEO, Sudhakar Ramakrishna explains to Computer Weekly (Credit for their interview) just how focused he was on transparency which helped the company get safely through a cyber breach. Author credit: Alex Scroxton, Security Editor Support the show...

Jan 05, 202222 min

S2, E94 - Dr. Gary M. Shiffman & Juan C. Zarate

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we are joined by two very good friends and business partners helping fight against financial crime, Dr. Gary M. Shiffman – Economist and CEO of Giant Oak and Consilient and Juan C. Zarate – co-founder of Consilient. -We hope you enjoy this fun and interesting conversation! Backstory: Dr. Gary M. Shiffman is an economist and CEO of two machine learning companies, Giant Oak and Consilient. Together, he and Juan C. Zarate co-founded Consilient. They both ...

Dec 08, 20211 hr 7 min

S2, E93 - Holiday Blog cast

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we have a holiday blogcast for you about the FBI and CISA warning that critical infrastructure could be attacked over the holidays. Article credit: Silicon Angle by: Duncan Riley Also mentioned: James McQuiggan and Chris Clements Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Support the show...

Nov 24, 20217 min

S2, E92 - Lydia Knab, Global Data Privacy Officer

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, the gang has the honor of interviewing, Lydia Knab, Global Data Privacy Officer! We discuss a wide array of topics around Privacy and learn from her very interesting story that found her way into the big world of Pharma. Mini CV on Lydia: Swiss, Hungarian, and German national – moved to the US less than a year ago (yes, I speak German, Hungarian and French) Went to law school, specialized in(bio-) ethics and pharmaceutical law and data privacy governan...

Nov 17, 20211 hr 10 min

S2, E91 - AWS Ransomware Attacks: Not the Question of if, but when?

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please Cam dive's into a quick article from the team at Helpnetsecurity on AWS ransomware attacks and the inevitability of an attack. Article: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/10/12/aws-ransomware-attacks/ Support the show

Nov 10, 20219 min

S2, E90 - Tom Kelly, CEO at IDX

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, the gang is back! They welcome another great guest and conversation with the CEO at IDX, Mr. Tom Kelly! Main Topics: Digital dependency Growing privacy concerns around smart devices (i.e. Alexa, etc.) Tom's Story 2022 Privacy and Security predictions Data of the people and much more! Bio: Tom Kelly is president and CEO of IDX , a Portland, Oregon-based provider of data breach and consumer privacy services such as IDX Privacy. He is a Silicon Valley ser...

Nov 03, 20211 hr 1 min

S2, E88 - Breaking News! - Damages Escalate Rapidly in Multiparty Data Breaches

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please - Breaking news, we dive into an analysis of the top-50 multiparty attacks over the past decade finds that nation-state-linked hackers focused on disruption and using stolen credentials cause the most damage. Robert Lemos, Contributing Writer - https://www.darkreading.com/attacks-breaches/damages-escalate-rapidly-in-multi-party-data-breaches Support the show...

Oct 20, 20219 min

S2, E86 - Breaking News! Law Enforcement Agencies Seize $375K in Ukraine Ransomware Bust

Send us a text This Week on Privacy Please: Breaking News, we cover a story on a coordinated effort by law enforcement agencies that are viewed as a good sign, but security analysts fear this is just the tip of the iceberg. Article: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/law-enforcement-agencies-seize-375k-in-ukraine-ransomware-bust - Contributing Writer: Steve Zurier ***Give us your feedback, send in email questions, and please leave a review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcast ...

Oct 06, 202113 min

S2, E85 - Rob Oden, Senior Manager, Data Protection and Investigations Team at L3 Harris Technologies

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we have the great honor of speaking with the hard-working, intelligently thoughtful and talkative, Mr. Rob Oden! Please enjoy this very entertaining and insightful conversation about: - Rob's story, - Wrong interview for another Rob and still got the offer - Architectural challenges - We do NOT have a Technology problem - What is your intended purpose? - Threat models and much more! Rob is a highly credentialed and experienced Cybersecurity Architect w...

Sep 29, 20211 hr 18 min

S2, E83 - Tim Erlin, VP, Strategy at Tripwire

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please we have a great conversation with the VP, Strategy at Tripwire, Mr. Tim Erlin. Highlights -Tim's background and Journey in the Security world -Where Tripwires origins come from -What Direction Tripwire is heading as a company -Exciting core products with cloud adoption and industrial cybersecurity -Cloud challenges with new technology -Going back to the basics in security is always key -Data Privacy being driven by regulation -Tips around improving pers...

Sep 15, 202157 min

S2, E82 - Florida Data Privacy Legislation: The Similarities and Differences to CCPA/CPRA

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please I speak on the following topics: -Similarities of Florida’s data protection bill to CCPA/CPRA -Differences of Florida’s data protection bill to CCPA/CPRA Subcommittee hearing video link: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/VideoPlayer.aspx?eventID=6903 Spirion's own Scott Giordano's episode on U.S. Data Privacy Trailblazer webcast: https://explore.spirion.com/data-privacy-laws/wbn-fl-consumer-data-privacy-bill Support the show...

Sep 08, 202111 min

S2, E81 - Back to School, back to Privacy with The Data Diva

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we are joined by The Data Diva, Debbie Reynolds! Topics: -Back to school Privacy tips and dialog -Current trends -New Privacy Laws -Apple updates -Plenty of laughs and much more The Data Diva Talks Privacy Link: https://www.debbiereynoldsconsulting.com/podcast Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show...

Sep 01, 202157 min

S2, E80 - How valuable is your data?

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we discuss the value of your organization's data. -Separating the Sensitive data from the Clutter -Do You Know Where Your Data Lives? Join me on today's episode for your weekly knowledge blogcast and enjoy! Author and Article - https://www.spirion.com/blog/how-valuable-is-your-data/ Support the show...

Aug 25, 20219 min

S2, E79 - Preparing for Data Breaches - The Devil is in the Gaps

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we bring back another Blogcast for you. This episode will briefly cover information about preparing for data breaches. -Business benefits from Data Protection -Types of data that need to be protected -Data breaches by industry -How to protect your private data Enjoy! Support the show...

Aug 18, 202111 min

S2, E78 - Veronica Toscano, Chief of staff and Privacy Specialist at Cisco

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, Gabe and I have the wonderful privilege of speaking with Veronica Toscano, a motivational speaker, first-generation-college advisor, volunteer, Cheif of Staff, and Privacy Specialist at Cisco. Please do NOT miss this inspiring and fun conversation with Veronica! You can listen on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podc...

Aug 11, 20211 hr

S2, E77 - Paul Asadoorian, CIO at CyberRisk Alliance

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, Gabe, and I have on the OG in Security Podcasting and the Chief Innovation Officer at CyberRisk Alliance, Mr. Paul Asadoorian! Show highlights: We talk about a lot in this episode with a very wide range of topics ranging from security and podcasting to Wu-Tang for the kids. We cover Paul's story, where and when Security Weekly originally started, his progressions, challenges, company growth, mergers, data security and privacy shop talk, deep dark secre...

Aug 04, 20211 hr 15 min

S2, E76 - Cat Casey, Chief Growth Officer at Reveal Brainspace

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we are graced with the presence of the one and only Cat Casey, The Technocat! Topics we discuss: Her story, eDiscovery, Weaponized DSARS, AI powered legal technology, consistency in privacy laws for the better, did the CCPA get anything wrong? who her favorite super hero is and much more! Show notes and links: Article- https://resource.revealdata.com/en/blog/taming-dsar-request-beast-ediscovery Website - www.thetechnocat.com Email- ccasey@revealdata.co...

Jul 28, 202158 min

S2, E75 - The Practitioners Round Table

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we have a special round table episode with two amazing people, Joe Ausgistine and Unkown Cyber Security Analyst - Former armed forces, and digital defenders discuss their day-to-day challenges in helping companies defend and recover from cyber-attacks. Main Topics: Incident response, data exfiltration, ransomware, and ethics Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts S...

Jul 21, 20211 hr 23 min

S2, E73 - Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand and Content at Startpage

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, Gabe and I clearly have too much fun talking privacy and company history with Kelly Finnerty, Director of Brand and content at Startpage - the world's first, and most private search engine. Please do not miss this one you will absolutely learn something and enjoy a few laughs along the way... maybe more than most for this one. Side note: All three of us had separate technical difficulties during the recording so we apologize for any minor hiccups. Plea...

Jun 30, 202159 min

S2, E72 - Nishant Bhajaria, Part 2 - Privacy Engineering

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we have Nishant back on for a continued discussion around his book, Privacy Engineering and the latest chapters and content added. Our first conversation with Nishant is back on E53 - He leads teams that protect data and trust, teaches courses in security, privacy, career management. Nishant comes from a robust engineering background working for big companies like Nike, Google, head of privacy engineering at Netflix, and now Uber. This conversation was...

Jun 23, 202155 min

S2, E71 - Mathew Newfield, CSIO at Unisys - Ransomware Part 2

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please Podcast , we continue our conversations from last week on Ransomware and take you a bit further in-depth on how to handle it with our good friend, and CSIO at Unisys , Mathew Newfield ! We talk about going back to the basics, testing thoroughly, real training for muscle memory, the privacy and security implications with Ransomware, and much more! Do not miss this episode because there is a ton of FUD out there on the subject so please enjoy! Profile lin...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 1 min

S2, E70 - Ransomware, The Security & Privacy Implications Part 1

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, we open a two-part series on Ransomware. This week the U.S. announced that it will give ransomware hacks similar priority as terrorism. There is a seismic shift currently underway towards bigger ransoms for sensitive company data. https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-us-give-ransomware-hacks-similar-priority-terrorism-official-says-2021-06-03/ Ransomware is an established megatrend ( https://cloudian.com/ransomware-attack-list-and-alerts/ ) tha...

Jun 09, 202143 min

S2, E69 - Aaron Weller - Co-founder and President at Sentinel

Send us a text This week on Privacy Please, Gabe and Cam chat with Aaron Weller, the co-founder, and President at Sentinel. Aaron's path has been nothing short of circuitous, to say the least. This is his current and third start-up company, backed by impressive security and privacy resume with decades of experience. He certainly isn't shy to change demographics either, moving and living in Eastern Europe, London, Australia, and now Seattle. We discuss his beginnings, Sentienals purpose, automati...

Jun 02, 202159 min
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