Cyber Sip

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Cyber Sip

Cyber Sip™ is an award-winning biweekly Barclay Damon Live podcast offering practical tips on improving every organization’s cybersecurity. We talk with industry thought leaders to keep you up to date on cybersecurity’s hottest topics, including: •Federal, state, and international privacy laws •Responding to data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents •Regulatory investigations •Privacy litigation •Cyber-insurance coverage •Best practices for managing cyber and data-privacy risks

  1. JAN 22

    Your Laptop Goes Missing! What Do You Do?

    Welcome to Season 4! In this candid solo season opener, host Kevin Szczepanski shares his personal experience of losing his laptop—and hopes listeners heed the valuable lessons he learned. Join Kevin now for essential steps to take immediately after the loss of a device, including contacting your IT department, changing passwords, and reporting the loss to the police. He also delves into the role of IT departments in recovering lost devices and helping to ensure data security. While Kevin’s story has a happy ending, he emphasizes the importance of being cautious, attentive, and prepared.

    16 min

  2. 11/13/2024

    “Zero Trust: Why You Should Act Now,” With Sandeep Batta

    In this conversation, Sandeep Batta, lead solutions architect for IBM Hyper Protect, discusses the importance of a zero trust cybersecurity model. Sandeep particularly focusses on the rise of digital assets, the implications of quantum computing, and the necessity for organizations to adopt quantum-safe encryption. He emphasizes the need for a secure environment to protect critical data and infrastructure and the role of crypto services in ensuring data security. He also touches on the critical importance of hardware security modules (HSM) in data protection. The discussion also covers the necessity of building secure software pipelines, highlighting the importance of trust in technology. Kevin also signs off for the season with this episode. Stay tuned for Season 4!

    1h 4m

  3. 10/30/2024

    “Are Cyber Risks Uninsurable in the Cyber Age?,” With Barry Rabkin

    Kevin Szczepanski is joined by insurance and technology veteran analyst and author Barry Rabkin as they take a deep dive into all things cyber, cyber risk, and insurability. Barry sets the stage by addressing the evolution of cyber risk and noting that the CrowdStrike outage was both a wake-up call and a harbinger of what’s to come. Kevin and Barry then discuss cyber and operational technology (OT) vs information technology (IT). Their deeper dive into what cyber risks are (“corruption, disruption, destruction, nuisance, and theft”) leads them to note that our world, instead of terraforming, is cyberforming. Listen in as Barry shares more, including about his forthcoming book, “Ramifications of Insurance Commerce in the Cyber Age.”

    54 min

  4. 10/15/2024

    “The CrowdStrike Incident: What Happened, and What Can We Learn?,” With Brian Haugli

    Kevin Szczepanski and Brian Haugli, CEO of SideChannel, discuss the implications of the recent CrowdStrike incident. CrowdStrike, an endpoint detection and response (EDR) provider, pushed an update that caused worldwide system crashes and downtime for their customers. Brian and Kevin analyze what happened and look at how CrowdStrike responded. The EDR is still being criticized (and in some cases sued) for its process, timing, and lack of empathy and accountability. The incident raises questions about vendor selection, procurement contracts, and the need for better control and auditing of software updates. Kevin and Brian emphasize that it’s still important to maintain good security practices, including embracing EDR technology. One outcome of the incident, they add, is looking at the role of the government in regulating EDR firms.

    29 min

  5. 10/02/2024

    “Pragmatic Cybersecurity: Taking Action to Protect Your Business,” With Dean Mechlowitz

    In this episode, Kevin Szczepanski and Dean Mechlowitz of TEKRiSQ discuss the blind spot that organizations may have when it comes to cyber risks and the need for a cyber risk assessment. They note that the tactics used by criminals to compromise data often don’t require a highly skilled hacker, yet many organizations believe they are secure. Dean emphasizes the importance of conducting a cyber risk assessment to identify and prioritize risks based on the type of data, technology, processes, and regulatory requirements of the organization. Kevin and Dean also discuss the role of cyber insurance in risk management. Listen in to make sure you’ve done what you can to protect your business.

    26 min

  6. 08/07/2024

    Identity Theft: What to Do When You’re a Victim

    In a quick solo episode, host Kevin Szczepanski offers practical information that can help when you or someone you know suffers from the modern malady known as identity theft. It’s common and serious, affecting millions of people and costing billions of dollars every year. Most of us know that identity theft happens through various means, such as clicking on malicious links, downloading malware, or being a victim of a data breach, but knowing what to do, says Kevin, can provide a measure of comfort. Steps Kevin recommends include reporting the theft to the FTC, placing a fraud alert, correcting your credit report, and considering identity theft protection. Listen in for the details.

    23 min

  7. 07/10/2024

    “Managing AI Risk at Your Law Firm: Best Practices,” With Laura Zaroski

    Kevin Szczepanski and guest Laura Zaroski, managing director of Gallagher's law firms practice, discuss law firms’ varied responses regarding the use of generative AI: some embrace it while others prohibit it. They also explore benefits and risks of using AI, including the importance of checking work, avoiding sanctions, and client disclosures. They then touch on the potential impact on insurance coverage and underwriting. Firms should consider their risk tolerance and their cases’ value when determining coverage limits. Another best practice is to establish and regularly revisit guidelines or policies for AI use. Kevin and Laura emphasize the need for law firms to understand and strategically use AI while also being aware of the potential dangers.

    24 min

  8. 06/26/2024

    “Generative AI for Lawyers—Practical Tips,” With Jessica Copeland

    Kevin Szczepanski welcomes Jessica Copeland of Bond, Schoeneck & King back for a lively discussion on why (and whether) attorneys and firms of all sizes should use artificial intelligence. As a refresher, they remind listeners of the definition of AI and some of its uses. As with many things lawyer related, the answers come down to “it depends.” Law firms need to look at their priorities, capabilities, and needs. Other areas to consider are policies, compliance, indemnification, employee training, security, and clients’ expectations. Kevin and Jessica also discuss AI tools’ wide availability, noting that familiar companies like Lexis, Westlaw, and Microsoft Office have all rolled out internal AI features. Listen in for more.

    25 min
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Cyber Sip™ is an award-winning biweekly Barclay Damon Live podcast offering practical tips on improving every organization’s cybersecurity. We talk with industry thought leaders to keep you up to date on cybersecurity’s hottest topics, including: •Federal, state, and international privacy laws •Responding to data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber incidents •Regulatory investigations •Privacy litigation •Cyber-insurance coverage •Best practices for managing cyber and data-privacy risks

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  • Creator
    Barclay Damon LLP
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Barclay Damon LLP
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