The CloudBytes Podcast 11:11 Systems

11:11 Systems Director of Product Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Jason Carrier, Richard Kenyan, and Christian Mohn for a conversation about the keys to an effective Incident Response plan. They discuss the importance of good communications, how to handle cloud providers, and some of the best and worst examples. This communication needs to be intentional and, once communication paths are defined and tested, the plan should be iterated on constantly.

11:11 Systems Director of Product Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Vince Wood and Asaf Blubshtein for a conversation about the security implications of private cloud infrastructure. They discuss the inherent security of having your own cloud, how it contrasts with public cloud, and if community cloud can be a good middle ground. It’s not hard to be secure in any cloud if you plan ahead and know your business needs.

11:11 Systems Director of Product Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Martin Edwards, Mike Spanbauer, and Nico Stein for a conversation about the whys and hows of Penetration testing. We discuss how to prioritize pentesting in your own organization, how to properly run tests in someone else’s cloud without getting yourself into trouble, and how to find a good pentesting firm. Make sure you’re not relying on any random provider or any single test.

11:11 Systems Director of Product Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Chris Ray, Amanda Berlin, and Steve Sims for a conversation about detection and response tools. They discuss all the permutations of detect and response tools, what’s necessary for defense in depth, and how much is really just Marketing hype. Define your requirements and you too can become a savvy booth-to-booth hopper who will strategically improve your business’ defenses.

11:11 Systems Director of Product Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Bill Gardner, Zoë Rose, and Ryan Laverdiere for a conversation about how humans participate in cybersecurity. They discuss how to prepare employees and the importance of experienced professionals. Criminals want the easy in, so it’s critical that everyone be prepared.

11:11 Systems Director of Product Market Intelligence Brian Knudtson is joined by guests Leon Adato, Amanda Berlin, and Steve Sims for a conversation about Log Management and SIEM technologies. For many organizations, SIEM is about moving forward with compliance or cyber insurance requirements and… not much else. However, when utilized properly, these deep tools provide SOC analysts with actionable insights and data to protect your business. Our panelists discuss the uses of SIEM, what a proper installation in the cloud will look like, and the material ways in which it benefits your security posture.