Cyber Leaders (SANS Institute)
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| 05 Dec 2024 | SANS Cyber Leaders Podcast Trailer | 00:00:56 | |
Join us for an unfiltered journey into the minds of the leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity. In each episode, we embark on a curiosity-driven exploration to uncover hidden truths, share unlearned lessons, and offer critical insights to help you enhance your knowledge, sharpen your strategies, and lead the way in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||
| 13 Dec 2024 | Understanding the Geopolitical Landscape of Cyber Security with Shashank Joshi | 00:46:22 | |
In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor at The Economist, to discuss the geopolitics of cyber security. Shashank offers his expert analysis on critical cyber security events, strategies, and their global implications. Highlights [2:00] Entry into Cyber [5:00] Iran-Israel Cyber Skirmishes [8:00] The XZUtils Story [11:00] Historical example highlighting the human side of technological advancement [14:00] Cyber warfare and geopolitical tensions [23:00] US-China cold tech war [26:00] Domestic Cyber Vulnerabilities [29:00] Counter-Terrorism Strategies [32:00] Evolution of thought from the Intelligence Community [41:00] Intelligence and Problem-Solving [44:00] Simplifying Complex Topics Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||
| 13 Dec 2024 | Leading Global Cybersecurity with Christine Bejerasco | 00:33:33 | |
In this episode, Ciaran and James are joined by Christine Bejerasco, the CISO of WithSecure, for an insightful conversation about navigating the complexities of cybersecurity in today’s global landscape. Christine shares her experiences; from the wild early days of network worms and mobile malware, to the evolving role of the modern CISO and what it takes to lead cybersecurity experts towards a safer digital world. [8:30] Thoughts from a Former Forbes Councils Member [11:00] The Early 2000s: The Era of Network Worms and Mobile Malware Links: The Rise of loT Attacks: Endpoint Protection NIS2 Directive | SANS NIS2 Resources Let’s Stop Blaming Users For Our Bad Security Design 'After two decades in the cybersecurity industry, I have never been bored' 10th Anniversary of the World's first Mobile Malware 'Cabir' Maliciously Mobile: A Brief History of Mobile Malware Ronald Reagan's famous speech: ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help.’ Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||
| 20 Dec 2024 | Countering Ransomware with Jen Ellis | 00:41:48 | |
In this episode, Ciaran and James meet Jen Ellis, founder of NextJenSecurity, to discuss the pervasive threat of ransomware, the power of cyber security advocacy and importance of security best practices. Jen shares her expertise on humanising security and working with governments to build robust defenses against cyber attacks. Highlights: Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||
| 27 Dec 2024 | Bridging the gap with Frank Kim | 00:34:38 | |
In this episode, Ciaran and James welcome their first guest from the SANS Institute, Frank Kim, to share insights on bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business leadership. Frank unpacks why cybersecurity is often overlooked by business leaders and discusses effective strategies to elevate its importance in boardrooms and beyond. Highlights: [4:30] Cyber on the World Stage Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||
| 03 Jan 2025 | Breaking Barriers with Helen Rabe | 00:38:28 | |
In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Helen Rabe, CISO for the BBC, to discover the challenges of breaking into the industry and her experiences leading security for one of the world’s largest broadcasters. Helen shares her expertise as a certified industry leader, discussing the rising tide of personal liability for CISOs and the intense media scrutiny that comes with managing incident responses in the public eye. Highlights: [8:30] The Evolution of Organizational Security Postures Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||
| 10 Jan 2025 | The Booming Business of Cyber Crime with Geoff White | 00:38:29 | |
In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with investigative journalist and author, Geoff White, to explore the booming business of cyber crime. Geoff sheds light on this murky criminal underworld, its far-reaching consequences, and how cybersecurity has evolved in the public eye. Highlights: [1:30] Overview of Geoff’s notable work Crime Dot Com - Crime Dot Com Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||
| 17 Jan 2025 | FUD Special | 00:35:24 | |
In this special bonus episode, Ciaran and James tackle one of their favorite cybersecurity acronyms: FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Here our hosts break down what exactly FUD means for cybersecurity, why it matters, and the real-world risks it presents. Highlights: Notable Example of FUD - The Killer Drones story; FUD in action and then retraction - Highlights from the RAeS Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities Summit Malware attacks - WannaCry Guidance for Users | NHS Case Study on WannaCry - Lessons from the Colonial Pipeline Attack - CFR Analysis of the Shamoon Attack | BBC Coverage of Shamoon Attack - UK Air Traffic Control Technical Failure: confusion over two DVLs. - BBC Report on ATC Failure | Regulator Review Following ATC Technical Failure The Ultimate FUD phrase - Leon Panetta's Cyber Pearl Harbor Warning; fostering a climate of fear about the catastrophic consequences of cyber warfare. - Panetta’s Speech on Cyber Threats | BBC Coverage of Panetta's Warning - Ian Levy's Magic Amulet Speech to cyber security vendors in which he accused them of selling medieval witchcraft to the public. - The Register on Ian Levy's Speech - Stuxnet Computer Virus; the infamous worm aimed at Iran's nuclear facilities - BBC Overview of Stuxnet | Kaspersky Resource on Stuxnet
- BBC Full Dossier on Iraq | Transcript of Andrew Gilligan's original report - BBC Report on Iraq Dossier Controversy Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | Series One Roundup | 00:26:47 | |
In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James ring in the new year with a look back at the standout guests and thought-provoking topics from series one. They also take a sneak peek at what 2025 holds for the ever-evolving world of tech security.
New year, new legislation
Additional Resources: Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at ciso-network@sans.org | |||