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Large-Scale Data Analytics For Cybersecurity And Solving Real-World Grand Challenges | Redefining CyberSecurity With Professor David Bader Mar 31, 2022

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We may see new "graph" processors in the future that can better handle the data-centric computations in data science. Will that be enough?

About David

David A. Bader is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science and founder of the Department of Data Science and inaugural Director of the Institute for Data Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology. Prior to this, he served as founding Professor and Chair of the School of Computational Science and Engineering, College of Computing, at Georgia Institute of Technology.

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Guest

David Bader
Distinguished Professor and Director, Institute for Data Science, New Jersey Institute of Technology [@NJIT]
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/Prof_DavidBader
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dbader13/
On Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ProfDavidBader
Website: https://davidbader.net/

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Resources

GitHub: https://github.com/Bader-Research

Arkouda: https://github.com/Bears-R-Us/arkouda

NJIT Institute for Data Science: https://datascience.njit.edu/

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Book | Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment: The Definitive Threat Identification And Threat Reduction Handbook | Redefining CyberSecurity With Ernie Hayden Mar 31, 2022

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In a world where everything is connected and interdependent, complexity has become part of our very way of life, and it must be part of our way of thinking. But, especially when we look at infrastructure security, the boundaries between analog and digital, physical and cyber, are simply not there anymore.

In today's conversation, we discuss the importance of looking at our society, economy, and security as a complex system of interdependent subsystems. Everything is connected, and we are not just referring to IoT.

From bridges to nuclear plants, to the President's car, and all the way up to space, the security assessment of critical infrastructure is not a checklist but a mindset.
About The Book
As a manager or engineer have you ever been assigned a task to perform a risk assessment of one of your facilities or plant systems? What if you are an insurance inspector or corporate auditor? Do you know how to prepare yourself for the inspection, decided what to look for, and how to write your report?

This is a handbook for junior and senior personnel alike on what constitutes critical infrastructure and risk and offers guides to the risk assessor on preparation, performance, and documentation of a risk assessment of a complex facility. This is a definite “must read” for consultants, plant managers, corporate risk managers, junior and senior engineers, and university students before they jump into their first technical assignment.

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Guest
Ernie Hayden
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/enhayden/
Publisher's Twitter | https://twitter.com/RothsteinPub
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Resources

Book: https://www.rothstein.com/product/critical-infrastructure-risk-assessment-the-definitive-threat-identification-and-threat-reduction-handbook/

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Business Continuity: Building And Operationalizing A Functional Disaster Recovery Plan | A Live Stream Panel With Dr Rebecca Wynn And Gayle Anders | Redefining CyberSecurity With Sean Martin Mar 29, 2022

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Every organization has exposure to risk. Every organization experiences events that cross over the risk threshold to quickly realize they are facing an incident head-on.

It's how the organization prepares for these situations that matter most. Preparation is so much more than recognizing that a disaster might occur. It's also more than having a documented plan draft months (maybe even years ago) that, if activated, would prove worthless—or worse—counterproductive such that the disaster turns into an all-out crisis. A disaster doesn't need to result in a crisis, and that's what we will cover in this episode—how to keep the business running without killing the business in the process.

Join us for this session as we explore the following points:
◾️ What is a disaster?
◾️ Goals of a disaster recovery plan
◾️ How to build a functional plan
◾️ Who builds it?
◾️ Who validates it?
◾️ What is in the plan
◾️ How does a BC/DR plan fit into your IT/IS programs (IR, for example)
◾️ Testing/Tabletop exercises

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Guests

Dr Rebecca Wynn
Chief Cybersecurity Strategist & CISO at Click Solutions Group
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccawynncissp

Gayle Anders
Global Business Continuity Program Manager at Netflix [@netflix]
On LinkedIn | http://linkedin.com/in/gayle-anders-business-continuity-professional

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Resources

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Creating A Data Security Strategy And Operationalizing A Mature Data Security Program | A Live Stream Panel With Chris Daskalos And Andy Rappaport | Redefining CyberSecurity With Sean Martin Mar 24, 2022

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Data is the fuel that powers the business. What are organizations doing to protect it?

Organizations have become the custodians of critical information needed to remain competitive and sensitive information that their customers have entrusted them with. While some organizations have taken this responsibility seriously, governments (state, federal, and international) have had to step in to help guide companies on how best to safely manage this data. There are a ton of rules to follow balanced with a ton of business goals to achieve. That's where a data security strategy and data security program come into play. But, what is data protection and how does it impact the business operations.

Join us for this session as we explore the following points:
◾️ Roles
◾️ Policies
◾️ Controls
◾️ Assessment
◾️ Demonstrating posture
◾️ Maintenance and tuning
◾️ Advice for the future

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Guests

Chris Daskalos
Data Protection Lead at University of Southern California [@USC]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdaskalos

Andy Rappaport
Data Security Architect at iRobot [@iRobot]
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyrappaport/

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Resources

Data Security Roadmap Example: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1t6otQ5a8h3d8euN6bnzCZMxhPcKtVUKf/edit#slide=id.p1

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Book | Security Yearbook: A Complete History And Directory Of The Entire Cybersecurity Industry | Redefining CyberSecurity With Richard Stiennon Mar 14, 2022

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Do you think you know all of the cybersecurity vendors on the market? Think again. Need help getting a clear view for how they all fit into the bigger InfoSec picture in your org? Have a listen.

In today's episode, long-time industry analyst, Richard Stiennon, takes us on a journey down memory lane into the world of cybersecurity and the ever-growing landscape of innovation, technology, features, products, solutions, and more.

About the book
Security Yearbook 2020 was launched at RSA Conference 2020 on February 24 and has been identified as One of the Best Cybersecurity Books of 2021 by Ben Rothke!

The 2021 directory has been completely updated. 300 small vendors and two abject failures stopped supporting their websites in 2020. 600 new vendors were added, although only 13 high profile startups are listed. The Directory now contains 2,615 vendors of security products.

Two new stories of the pioneers of the cybersecurity industry have been added. Renaud Deraison, creator of Nessus, and Amit Yoran founder of Riptech and CEO of Tenable contribute their stories.

A new section has been added to track the performance of 21 publicly traded security vendors like Crowdstrike, Zscaler, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks.

Thanks to AGC Partners, Security Yearbook 2021 contains a complete listing of M&A activity for 2020.

There were over $10 billion in new investments in high-flying security vendors. A complete list and analysis of these deals is included.

The biggest difference in the directory this year is that the percent change in headcount is listed for each vendor. This is probably the most important metric for quickly assessing a vendor’s health. Successful vendors grow.

Having known each other for years, Richard and Sean reminisce and they talk about the past, present, and future of the entire cybersecurity field.

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Guest

Richard Stiennon
Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest [@cyberwar]
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/stiennon
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/stiennon/
On YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbNLvhmVGnRerhrSU1mFug

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Resources

Security Yearbook | A Complete History And Directory Of The Entire Cybersecurity Industry
- 2021 edition: https://it-harvest.com/shop/security-yearbook-2021/
- 2022 edition: https://it-harvest.com/shop/security-yearbook-2022/

Connect with Richard at IT-Harvest: https://it-harvest.com/

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How To Create Effective Security Cultures | Redefining CyberSecurity With Dutch Schwartz And Rock Lambros Mar 08, 2022

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As the CISO role has revolved from chief security engineer to cyber risk advisor, successful CISOs are focusing on culture, strategy, and leadership. Let's discuss some real-world observations and explore some tips for what can prove to be successful across a variety of industries.

In addition to the fantastic conversation, there are a ton of resources that Rock and Dutch have provided. Have a listen, and then dig into the articles and reports to keep the learning going.

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Guests

Dutch Schwartz
Principal Security Specialist, Amazon Web Services (AWS) [@AWSSecurityInfo]
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/dutch_26
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dutchschwartz
On Clubhouse | @dutchzilla

Rock Lambros
CEO at RockCyber [@rockcyberllc], Cybersecurity Leader, and Co-Author of "The CISO Evolution: Business Knowledge for Cybersecurity Executives"
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/rocklambros
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocklambros/

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Resources

Culture feels "squishy" post on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dutchschwartz_unicornsecuritysquad-ciso-cybersecurity-activity-6850499679394807808-Mc7Y

The Role Of A CISO In Creating A Strong Security Culture: https://www.eccu.edu/the-role-of-a-ciso-in-creating-a-strong-security-culture/

Use Networks to Drive Culture Change: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/use-networks-to-drive-culture-change/

Why Does Culture 'Eat Strategy For Breakfast'?: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/11/20/why-does-culture-eat-strategy-for-breakfast/

The EI Advantage: Driving Innovation and Business Success through the Power of Emotional Intelligence: https://hbr.org/sponsored/2019/08/the-ei-advantage-driving-innovation-and-business-success-through-the-power-of-emotional-intelligence

Building a Model of Organizational Cybersecurity Culture by Identifying Factors Contributing to Cybersecure Workplaces: http://web.mit.edu/smadnick/www/wp/2020-05.pdf

The Leader’s Guide to Corporate Culture: https://hbr.org/2018/01/the-leaders-guide-to-corporate-culture

Why Every Executive Should Be Focusing on Culture Change Now: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/why-every-executive-should-be-focusing-on-culture-change-now/

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The Playbook To Defend Against Aggressive Cyber Ops: Preparing For A Cyber Crisis As The Crisis Strikes | Redefining CyberSecurity With Mick Douglas Feb 26, 2022

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There's a cyber crisis brewing. Not the first. Definitely not the last. But current. Here's some advice as seen on social media (paraphrased)... "take your years of strategizing, planning, budgeting, staffing, and procuring … and do it all within a few days."

How is that helpful?

It isn't. It could actually be counter-productive.

With the rising concerns over the growing threat of cyberattacks from well-funded, highly-skilled, and aggressively-motivated bad actors, there's been a mad rush for offerings of advice and products and services from all around the web. While the intentions may be good, the expected outcomes may not match reality in some cases.

That's where the post I saw from Mick Douglas comes in ... a post of organized thoughts with actionable steps organizations can consider given their day-to-day playbook probably isn't going to hold to the intensity of a widespread cyber attack. There's a lot in the thread; we cover a good portion of it, but not all of it. There's also some discussion outside of the original post to help frame the conversation.

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Guest

Mick Douglas
InfoSec Innovations | SANS Principal Instructor | IANS Faculty
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/bettersafetynet
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mick-douglas/

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Resources

Inspiring Tweet: https://twitter.com/bettersafetynet/status/1496496087741480960

National Council of ISACs: https://www.nationalisacs.org/

Other social posts mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rocklambros_mick-douglas-on-twitter-activity-6902610864369664000-KaBd

https://twitter.com/hackinglz/status/1497035113170886656

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Book | Can. Trust. Will. Hiring For The Human Element In The New Age Of Cybersecurity | Redefining Security With Leeza Garber And Scott Olson Feb 24, 2022

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If the goal is to fill a role and keep it filled, we may be missing the point of hiring and retaining top talent.

More than ever, investing in the human element of cybersecurity is paramount. How we staff and maintain our cyber teams will determine the success of the individuals, the team, and the program.

In today's conversation, we connect with two authors, Leeza Garber and Scott Olson, to talk about this topic in-depth, as we explore the catalyst behind the writing of their book, Can. Trust. Will. Hiring for the Human Element in the New Age of Cybersecurity.

About the Book
Cyberthreats evolve at a staggering pace, and effective cybersecurity operations depend on successful teams. Unfortunately, statistics continue to illustrate that employers are not finding the people they need.

The Can. Trust. Will. system guides the C-Suite, HR professionals and talent acquisition to build unbeatable cybersecurity teams through advanced hiring processes and focused on-boarding programs. Additionally, this book details how successful cybersecurity ecosystems are best built and sustained, with expert analysis from high-level government officials, Fortune 500 CSOs and CISOs, risk managers, and even a few techies.

Those already in the field (and newbies) will glean invaluable knowledge about how to find their most effective position within a cybersecurity ecosystem. In a tech-driven environment, cybersecurity is fundamentally a human problem: and the first step is to hire for the human element.

Are you looking to fill roles? Or are you looking for people? This nuanced difference can make all the difference.

Listen in.

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Guests

Leeza Garber
Founder, Leeza Garber Esq Consulting LLC & Can. Trust. Will. LLC
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/leezagarber
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeza-garber/

Scott Olson
Co-Founder, Can. Trust. Will. LLC
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottolsonexec/

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Resources

Book: Can. Trust. Will. Hiring for the Human Element in the New Age of Cybersecurity: https://www.amazon.com/Can-Trust-Will-Element-Cybersecurity-ebook/dp/B09H1V8LHL/

Cyber Seek: https://www.cyberseek.org/

Previous podcast with Scott Olson: Be Fascinated: What It Takes To Find Fulfillment And To Be A Good Leader | Redefining Security With Scott Olson

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St. Joseph's Health | Cybersecurity & Vendor Risk Management: Why It Matters | Redefining CyberSecurity With Ebony Riley And Jesse Fasolo Feb 14, 2022

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Many organizations are ill-prepared when it comes to making sure their hospital is protected from risk, both from an organizational and IT standpoint. It's increasingly important to have a concrete risk assessment strategy, one that explicitly includes utilizing third-party (vendor) risk management.

When our guest, Jesse Fosolo, joined St. Joseph’s Health in August of 2014, he's completely flipped the risk assessment and IT protocols at the hospital on its head, partnering with the legal team—more specifically, General Counsel/Chief Operating Officer, Ebony Riley. This connection between the CISO and legal counsel has proven to be a huge win for risk management throughout the organization, mapping risks through various security frameworks, including HIPAA, NIST CSF, HITRUST, and others.

Listen in to get some third-party risk management insights from this New Jersey-based, 1000+ provider, 150+ location network healthcare organization created a Vendor Risk Management strategy as this dream team discuss their journey down risk management lane.

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Guests

Ebony Riley
Associate Council, St. Joseph's Health (@sjh_nj)
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonyriley/

Jesse Fasolo
Director, Technology Infrastructure & Cyber Security, Information Security Officer, St. Joseph's Health (@sjh_nj)
On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessefasolo/

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How And When To Put Standards To Work — And Not | Redefining CyberSecurity With Alyssa Miller And Accidental CISO Feb 01, 2022

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As is common for the Redefining Security show, conversations are often inspired by a social post. This one about standards is no different. However, what you think about standards may be different after you listen to this episode.

Some of the social comments we discuss:

For a standard to be good it has to align with current capabilities and business objectives. When they don't, problems arise.
Security without usability is useless.
The best thing about standards at $currentEmployerName is that there are so many to choose from.

What are your views on the value of standards?

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Guests

Alyssa Miller
On ITSPmagazine 👉 https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/alyssa-miller

Accidental CISO
On Twitter | https://twitter.com/AccidentalCISO

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Resources

Inspiring Tweet | https://twitter.com/AlyssaM_InfoSec/status/1479210767513755648

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