Phishy Business

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Phishy Business Podcast

Ready to change how you think about cybersecurity? Every other week, Mimecast’s Brian Pinnock and Alice Jeffrey are joined by a special guest for tales of risk, reward and just a dash of ridiculousness. Whether it’s a tech expert who is not your average CIO or an expert from a field you wouldn’t expect, we’ll be exploring the lesser seen side of cybersecurity – to learn how we can all improve in the fight to stay safe.

  1. 29/08/2023

    Exposing Shortcomings in Cybersecurity Leadership and why we need more Dana Scullys

    In this episode of Phishy Business, we talk about the improper mindset of not thinking about security until after you have been breached, and some of the major problems this can cause. We do this through the lens of SIEM, ethical hacking, and a focus on the need for leadership in teaching organizations how to be secure. We also discuss how some IT leaders try to keep the results of pen testing quiet. Our special guest is Dez Rock, CEO of SIEMonster. After dropping out of law school, Dez became an entrepreneur and has run businesses for the last 20 years. Dez has spent a good deal of time in ethical hacking, building great experiences and great stories over the years with both physical and virtual security. She also has plenty of great insights about being a female CEO with ADHD in the cybersecurity industry. In ‘Exposing Shortcomings in Cybersecurity Leadership and why we need more Dana Scullys’, we discuss: What made Dez and her team successful as ethical hackers and how this helped make their product better. How there needs to be more transparency about cybercrime, not only between organizations, but within them as well. Why boards need to realize that the fact they haven’t been breached makes them low hanging fruit. What security decision makers think of vendor marketing and what they also should be aware of when it comes to marketing budgets and tactics. The importance of democratizing security. The major limitations of adopting point solutions and not thinking of the whole ecosystem. The importance of a neurodiverse workforce in cybersecurity and any industry. Dez’s experiences as a female CEO. How more women need to be represented in STEM careers to get more diversity in these roles.

    34 min
  2. 15/08/2023

    Built-In Bias: Existing Real-World Inequality in AI and Other Technology

    In this episode of Phishy Business, we talk about various important discussions around AI, including the concerning issue of built-in bias and stereotypes. Imagine AI thinking that all doctors must be male, and all nurses must be female? Well, according to ChatGPT, they are. Our special guest is Ivana Bartoletti, Global Privacy Officer at Wipro. Ivana has a human rights background and is an internationally recognized thought leader in privacy, data protection, and responsible technology. She’s a fellow at Virginia Tech, a published author, and the founder of the Women Leading in AI Network. Ivana says that she works at the intersection of technology and law and focuses on privacy advocacy. Ivana concentrates her efforts on the collection of data and how that data is used in technology such as AI. In ‘Built-In Bias: Existing Real-World Inequality in AI and Other Technology’, we discuss: How Ivana’s book came about, the themes covered, and how much has changed in this space since it was written. Built-in bias in data and AI technology. The protection of democracy and human rights when it comes to data collection, digital privacy, and AI. Having legislation in place for safe adoption of AI. The hype around the dangers of AI. The European Union’s proposed AI regulation and businesses speaking out against the Act. Cybersecurity considerations when it comes to AI. The Women Leading in AI Network – why it was started and its purpose.

    35 min
  3. 23/05/2023

    Keeping Threats ‘At-Bay’ – Normalizing Cyber Insurance as Part of Business

    In this episode of Phishy Business, we bring you a special recording from the show floor at RSA Conference. Hosted by Mimecast’s CMO Norman Guadagno, this episode delves into cyber insurance and how managing risk has had to adapt to the modern digital economy. You’ll learn exactly what cyber insurance is, why it’s important and how insurers should be trusted partners to organizations looking to better protect themselves from cyberattacks. Our special guests are Tara Bodden, Head of Claims and General Counsel, and Thom Dekens, Chief Business Officer & GM at At-Bay Cyber Insurance. Tara works to ensure a seamless customer experience for At-Bay clients who have filed a claim. She also works to unlock data insights that can protect clients, and heads up At-Bay’s legal department which is charged with making sure At-Bay can deliver on its aspirations without doing harm. Thom heads up the cybersecurity side of At-Bay, ensuring the company and its clients are as secure as possible. Tara and Thom use their expertise to provide a look into the importance of cyber insurance in today’s high-risk security environment. They explain how every company is a technology company and how a cyber insurance company can educate organizations on how they can protect themselves. They also provide insight on how a cyber insurance company can help when something goes wrong. In ‘Keeping Threats ‘At-Bay’ – Normalizing Cyber Insurance as Part of Business’, we discuss: How cyber insurance companies work with their customers to ensure they have the most effective security solutions in place. How cyber insurers are vital partners for SMBs needing improve their cybersecurity. How our guests made their way to the world of cybersecurity. The main threats At-Bay’s clients see.   At-Bay’s Ranking Email Security Solutions report in which Mimecast was found to be the email security solution associated with the lowest number security incidents.

    27 min

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Ready to change how you think about cybersecurity? Every other week, Mimecast’s Brian Pinnock and Alice Jeffrey are joined by a special guest for tales of risk, reward and just a dash of ridiculousness. Whether it’s a tech expert who is not your average CIO or an expert from a field you wouldn’t expect, we’ll be exploring the lesser seen side of cybersecurity – to learn how we can all improve in the fight to stay safe.

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