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To The Point – Cybersecurity

Stay ahead in the dynamic world of cybersecurity with “To the Point Cybersecurity.” This podcast offers in-depth discussions on the latest cyber threats, trends, and technologies impacting businesses, governments, and communities globally.

Listeners will gain insights into how emerging technologies, such as AI and frameworks like data governance and expanded global cyber regulations, are shaping modern security practices. The podcast also provides practical strategies for navigating the ever-evolving threat landscape, including innovative approaches to data protection and insider threat mitigation.

Each episode features thought leaders and influencers who share their expertise and experiences, providing valuable perspectives on how to tackle cybersecurity challenges effectively. Whether you are a business leader, a government official, or simply interested in cybersecurity, “To the Point Cybersecurity” delivers the knowledge you need to stay informed and protected.

Rachael Lyon hosts the podcast, bringing over 20 years of experience in technology and work with global industry leaders and innovative start-ups. Co-host Jonathan Knepher serves as the Vice President of Site Reliability Engineering at Forcepoint. With nearly two decades of experience in cybersecurity and strategic leadership, Jonathan is focused on enhancing system reliability and performance.

Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms to keep up with the latest in cybersecurity.

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Latest Episodes:

Privacy Not Included, And What You Can Do About It with Zoe Macdonald Nov 14, 2023

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This week we deep dive into privacy with Mozilla Foundation's Privacy Not Included content creator Zoë MacDonald. She shares fascinating insights from the deep research the *Privacy Not Included team undertakes to assess just how private is your data when using popular apps, driving in your connected car, etc. It was quite eye opening just how little privacy there is for connected car owners – giving up all kinds of privacy in the name of modern convenience. In fact, Zoë breaks down how and why all of the 26 car brands researched earner the *Privacy Not Included label. (Hint: that's not a great thing.) She also shares some insights how Privacy Not Included got started in 2017 and the awesome buying guides they've been putting out to help everyone learn more about protecting their privacy with the products and services they use every day. Check out http://privacynotincluded.org to learn more!

Zoe MacDonald, Content Creator, Privacy Not Included at Mozilla

Zoë is a writer and digital strategist based in Toronto, Canada. Before her passion for digital rights led her to Mozilla and *Privacy Not Included, she wrote about cybersecurity and e-commerce. When she's not being a privacy nerd at work, she's side-eyeing smart devices at home.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e259

The Spark of an AI Article in 1983 with Mikko Hypponen Nov 07, 2023

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We're excited to welcome back to the podcast global security expert, speaker and author Mikko Hypponen who currently serves as Chief Research Officer at WithSecure. We dive into his book "If It's Smart, It's Vulnerable" and how cybersecurity has evolved and changed in the last year since it was published. He also shines a light on the ever-present topic of AI – the opportunity, risks, emerging regulations, deepfakes, geopolitical attack capabilities and so much more! And we talk about his road to cyber (more than 30 years!) and the spark of an article from 1983 on AI. Another great episode from Mikko you won't want to miss!

Mikko Hypponen, Chief Research Officer, WithSecure

Mikko Hypponen is a global security expert, speaker and author. He works as the Chief Research Officer at WithSecure and as the Principal Research Advisor at F-Secure. Mr. Hypponen has written on his research for the New York Times, Wired and Scientific American and he appears frequently on international TV. He has lectured at the universities of Stanford, Oxford and Cambridge. He was selected among the 50 most important people on the web by the PC World magazine and was included in the FP Global 100 Thinkers list. Mr. Hypponen sits in the advisory boards of t2 and Safeguard Cyber.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e258

Nobody Wants to Fight, But Someone Needs to Know How with Andrew Borene Oct 31, 2023

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Andrew Borene, Executive Director at Flashpoint joins the podcast this week. He brings a wealth of insights on today's state of international security affairs gleaned from his many years in the U.S. Intelligence community, and leading private sector intelligence teams. We cover hot topics including collaboration on international cybersecurity policies, NATO's cyber defense capabilities and challenges in achieving unified, alliance-wide cybersecurity policies. We also double click into today's much discussed topic of Open-source intelligence (OSINT) and its growing popularity (such as Ukraine conflict), benefits and potential risks it poses. He also shares the journey of his professional path to security and it is quite exciting and inspiring! You don't want to miss this episode!

Andrew Borene, Executive Director for Global Business Development at Flashpoint National Security Solutions

Andrew Borene is an Executive Director with Flashpoint, a worldwide provider of specialized intelligence and data to allied governments, businesses, and critical infrastructure industries to help them take decisive action and reduce risk.

A seasoned advanced technology executive who led private sector intelligence teams at IBM, Symantec, and LexisNexis — Andrew is also a former senior official in the U.S. Intelligence Community where he led strategic operational planning for foreign counterterrorism on behalf of The White House National Security Council in addition to roles leading privacy policy and academic research efforts in areas from open-source intelligence to transnational crime. Borene is an attorney with deep national security law expertise, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and a US Marine Corps veteran.

Andrew's previous work has been recognized for service with both the FBI Director's Award and the ODNI Exceptional Achievement Award. He is a Life Member of the Council of Foreign Relations.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e257

Exploring Digital Inequity Realities And Impact on Schools and Students with Keith Krueger Oct 24, 2023

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This week Keith Krueger, CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), joins the podcast. He shares insights on the digital inequities that exist across schools and students and the challenges they create at a time when connectivity should be a basic right for all. We also dive into the digital inequity impact on cybersecurity for school districts today – and the free resources and tools such as the CoSN developed digital equity dashboard that identifies equity gaps across school districts' networks to help illuminate actional paths to address. Keith also updates on the Biden Administration's new efforts to improve schools' cybersecurity posture and prevent future cyberattacks.

Keith R. Krueger is CEO of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN), a nonprofit organization that serves as the voice of K-12 school system technology leaders in North America. CoSN's mission is empowering educational leaders to leverage technology to realize engaging learning environments. He was selected by Ed Tech for its 2019 30 K-12 IT influencers. In 2016 Technology & Learning selected him as one of the "big 10" most influential people in edtech, and the Center for Digital Education identified him as a Top 30 Technologist/Transformer/Trailblazer. In 2008 he was selected by eSchool News as one of ten people who have had a profound impact on educational technology over the last decade. In 2016 he received a Special Recognition award from the Council of Great City Schools.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e256

Navigating The New SEC Cyber Regulations with Rich Itri Oct 17, 2023

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We are excited to welcome back to the podcast Rich Itri, Chief Innovation Officer at ECI. He joined us last year during the commentary period of the new SEC cyber rules to break down what's being proposed and potential implications for businesses. And in this podcast the conversation comes full circle as the new SEC cyber rules are coming online and act as official recognition that the ever-present danger of cybersecurity threats can impact investor decision making. We talk through some of the key aspects of the new rules that have been making headlines including the "material" disclosure guideline and timeline, grey areas and the proposed AI rule. Great insights here from Rich for every business looking to navigate the new SEC cyber rules.

Rich Itri, Chief Innovation Officer, ECI

Rich Itri is Chief Innovation Officer at ECI. Rich has over 22 years of IT executive experience, spending his entire career managing IT within the financial services industry. Prior to joining ECI, Rich was Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer for PJT Partners, a boutique investment bank, Principal and Chief Information Officer for Sky Road and held Chief Information Officer positions at Arrowhawk Capital Partners and Arbalet Capital Partners. Over the years, Rich has developed and managed innovative, business aligned platforms, that drive revenue and operational efficiencies. Rich holds positions on several Advisory Boards and volunteers his time to help non-profits leverage technology.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e255

What Natural Disasters Can Teach Us About Cyber Attack Response with Dr. Samantha Ravich Oct 10, 2023

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Dr. Samantha Ravich, Chairman for the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at Foundation for Defense of Democracies joins the podcast this week. She shares insights from her many years on the geopolitical and economic front lines of cyber, and work with many renowned government leaders, on developing a plan of action to address today's cyber threat landscape and looming threat against critical infrastructure and essential services. She also provides perspective on building resiliency, what we can learn from natural disasters relative to cyber attacks, as well as the opportunity and impact of states creating and driving their own continuity of the economy plans.

Dr. Samantha Ravich, Chairman, Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation, Foundation for Defense of Democracies ---- Dr. Samantha Ravich is the chairman of FDD's Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation and its Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab and the principal investigator on FDD's Cyber-Enabled Economic Warfare project. She is also a senior advisor at FDD, serving on the advisory boards of FDD's Center on Economic and Financial Power (CEFP) and Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP). Samantha serves as a commissioner on the congressionally mandated Cyberspace Solarium Commission and as a member of the U.S. Secret Service's Cyber Investigation Advisory Board. Samantha served as deputy national security advisor for Vice President Cheney, focusing on Asian and Middle East Affairs as well as on counter-terrorism and counter-proliferation. Following her time at the White House, Samantha was the Republican co-chair of the congressionally mandated National Commission for Review of Research and Development Programs in the United States Intelligence Community. Most recently, she served as vice chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board (PIAB) and co-chair of the Artificial Intelligence Working Group of the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board. She is advisor on cyber and geo-political threats and trends to numerous technology, manufacturing, and services companies; a managing partner of A2P, a social data analytics firm; and on the board of directors for International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT).

Her book, Marketization and Democracy: East Asian Experiences (Cambridge University Press) is used as a basic textbook in international economics, political science, and Asian studies college courses. Samantha is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and advises the U.S. Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. She is a frequent keynote speaker on: What Corporate Boards need to know about Cyber Security and Warfare; The Longer-Term Trends in International Security; and the Future of Intelligence Collection and Analysis. Samantha received her PhD in Policy Analysis from the RAND Graduate School and her MCP/BSE from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

--- https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-ravich-7b5aa08b/

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e254

Secure Our World: Not Just a Moment, It's a Movement with Eric Goldstein Oct 03, 2023

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Kicking off the 20th Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we welcome back to the podcast Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). He shares insights on the exciting new cybersecurity public awareness campaign just launched, "Secure Our World". It features simple ways to protect yourself, your family, and your business from online threats. Eric also shares some key takeaways from the recent headline making MOVEit attack impacting 60M+ individuals and sparking a new $10M bounty from the US State Department for the Clop ransomware group. And we dive into CISA's Strategic Plan which focuses on how we will collectively reduce risk and build resilience to cyber and physical threats to the nation's infrastructure. This is an awesome episode you won't want to miss! https://www.cisa.gov/secure-our-world

Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity, CISA

Eric Goldstein serves as the Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity for the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as of February 19, 2021. In this role, Goldstein leads CISA's mission to protect and strengthen federal civilian agencies and the nation's critical infrastructure against cyber threats.

Previously, Goldstein was the Head of Cybersecurity Policy, Strategy, and Regulation at Goldman Sachs, where he led a global team to improve and mature the firm's cybersecurity risk management program. He served at CISA's precursor agency, the National Protection and Programs Directorate,from 2013 to 2017 in various roles including Policy Advisor for Federal Network Resilience, Branch Chief for Cybersecurity Partnerships and Engagement, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Secretary for Cybersecurity, and Senior Counselor to the Under Secretary.

At other points in his career, Goldstein practiced cybersecurity law at an international law firm, led cybersecurity research and analysis projects at a federally-funded research and development center, and served as a Fellow in Advanced Cyber Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, among other roles.

He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the Georgetown University School of Public Policy, and Georgetown University Law Center.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e253

Ransomware Evolution: From Business Nuisance to National Security Threat with Megan Stifel Sep 26, 2023

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This week, Audra is joined by Megan Stifel, chief strategy officer for the Institute for Security and Technology, to discuss how ransomware has evolved from a business nuisance to now a threat to national security. Megan also shares how the United States' overall response to ransomware has the potential to impact the types of attacks faced by its organizations and touches on the need for greater transparency when it comes to international cyber information sharing.

Megan Stifel is the Chief Strategy Officer for the Institute for Security and Technology. She is the founder of Silicon Harbor Consultants, which provides strategic cybersecurity operations and policy counsel. Prior to founding Silicon Harbor Consultants, she was an attorney in the National Security Division at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

She most recently served as Global Policy Officer and Capacity and Resilience Program Director at the Global Cyber Alliance. She was previously the Cybersecurity Program Director at Public Knowledge.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e252

The Democratization of Data Science Tools with David Bader Sep 19, 2023

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Joining us this week is Dr. David Bader, a Distinguished Professor and founder of the Department of Data Science in the Ying Wu College of Computing and Director of the Institute for Data Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology. He deep dives into the opportunity to democratize data science tools and the awesome free tool he and Mike Merrill spent the last several years building that can be found on the Bears-R-Us GitHub page open to the public. We also discuss the vulnerabilities in open-source supply chain, what about AI security teams should be concerned about, data poisoning, AI that is fair and equitable and the discussion on regulation and self-regulation in AI. Key takeaway from the conversation -- data science is indeed growing and it holds an exciting future for those that pursue it!

David A. Bader is a Distinguished Professor and founder of the Department of Data Science in the Ying Wu College of Computing and 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. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, ACM, AAAS, and SIAM; a recipient of the IEEE Sidney Fernbach Award; and the 2022 Innovation Hall of Fame inductee of the University of Maryland's A. James School of Engineering.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e251

Cyber Attackers and The Powerful Allure of School Systems with Julia Fallon Sep 12, 2023

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This week we're joined by Julia Fallon, Executive Director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) and she shines a light on the appeal of school systems to cyber attackers. (HINT: it is access to PII to open credit cards, mortgages and more in the name of children that often is only detected many years later.) We also discuss the connection between schools and insurance companies, trends in how school systems are fortifying their security measures, the evolution of infosec to become a front office issue, and what schools can do to integrate cybersecurity into curriculums to both bolster security and lay a pathway for future cyber professionals.

Julia Fallon is the Executive Director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA), where she works with U.S. state and territorial digital learning leaders to empower the education community to leverage technology for learning, teaching, and school operations.

Involved with learning technologies since 1989, her professional interest lies in making the case for public school systems wherein educators are able to optimize technology-rich learning environments to equitably engage the learners who fill their classrooms.

For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e250

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