Cybersecurity Chronicles Netswitch Technology Management

In this episode of the Cybersecurity Chronicles, Sean Mahoney with Netswitch, and Tamara Lauterback, Sr. Cybersecurity and GRC Analyst with Guthrie discuss the evolution of cyber risk, focusing on the concept of insider threat.
They explore how seemingly innocent actions can pose significant risks in the digital landscape. The conversation also touches on the role of AI and machine learning in shaping modern threats, the importance of continuous cybersecurity education, and the challenges of maintaining security in a rapidly advancing technological environment.
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In this episode of the Cyber Security Chronicles, join Sean Mahoney, Stanley Li, CEO and Founder of Netswitch, and special guest Tamara Lauterbach, a senior Cybersecurity & GRC Analyst at Guthrie.
Tamara shares her unique journey from the technical side of cybersecurity to the Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) side. She discusses her early career in a Security Operations Center (SOC), where she developed a passion for insider threat analysis. This led her to transition into the GRC field, where she found her skills and experience were highly applicable.
The conversation covers the importance of acceptable use policies, the need for continuous education and awareness in cybersecurity, and the role of GRC in managing cyber risk.
This episode provides valuable insights for anyone interested in the intersection of technical cybersecurity and GRC.
Tune in to learn more about the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and the crucial role of GRC in protecting organizations. Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion!
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Sean Mahoney and Will Lassalle catch up on the current state of cybersecurity, recent data breaches, the impact of regulations, and where opportunities for the future seem to be regarding compliance and cyber risk.
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Proactively Defend Against the Onslaught of Cybercrime by Fortifying Your Defenses with Cyber Risk Assessment and Insurance
The rise of cybercrime poses an increasing challenge for all levels of education. Criminals are constantly adapting their tactics to target faculty, staff, students, and alumni. With the surge in payloadless malware, business email compromise, and various email-based attacks, safeguarding your institution from these threats is now of paramount significance.
Cyber Insurance may be the last line of defense for many organizations, but in education, it may be the first line due to the limited resources of educational institutions.
Listen to Sean Mahoney and Stanley Li talk with Jake Charen, (Risk Architect at Lakeside
Insurance) about the risks in educational organizations, how to cost-effectively mitigate those risks and learn ways to reduce your ever-increasing cyber liability premiums.
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The various T-Mobile data breaches serve as a stark reminder of the critical importance of supply chain security in today's interconnected business landscape.
While the incident primarily affected a global telecommunications company, the lessons derived from this breach can be invaluable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they strive to become secure supply chain partners.
By understanding and implementing key lessons, SMEs can strengthen their security measures, safeguard sensitive information, and foster trust among their partners and customers.
Will Lassalle and Sean Mahoney share some important insights and offer valuable solutions for executives to look into and see how they may fit into their organizations.
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There's no escaping cyber risks these days.
But what can you do to mitigate and transfer them?
Listen to this episode for a Founder-to-Founder conversation as they share their perspectives on cyber risk & protecting their small businesses.
You'll learn about different types of cyber risks, how to assess and protect against them, and some tips for preparing for cyber liability insurance to prevent a cyber incident from destroying your business.
Michael McCarron, Founder & CEO of Lakeside Insurance, and Stanley Li, Founder & CEO of Netswitch Technology Management share their perspectives on the topic.
Michael McCarron and Lakeside's talented risk advisors partner with clients, as trusted risk advisors, they look to help:
✔Manage Risk
✔Mitigate Risk
✔Reduce Total Cost of Risk
To drive mutually profitable growth.
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