"The Edge" by SSE Forum "The Edge" by SSE Forum

In this episode, Lisa Forte discusses with Jaye and John the recent activities of the LockBit ransomware group and the limitations of current disruption efforts. She highlights the need for stronger actions, such as making ransom payments illegal, to combat ransomware attacks effectively.

Lisa also emphasizes the importance of protecting critical data and business services, as well as the challenges of legacy systems and the potential benefits of application transformation.

The discussion concludes with the significance of email and out-of-band communication and the value of running simulations and playbooks for cyber emergencies.

In this conversation, Lisa Forte shares insights on incident response and cybersecurity exercises. She emphasizes the importance of preparing for a real incident by creating playbooks and having pre-drafted communication templates.

Lisa also highlights the significant impact of cybersecurity incidents on individuals and the need for rest and support during such times.

The conversation then delves into the topic of running exercises, including who should be involved and how often they should be conducted. Lisa also discusses the pitfalls of comparing oneself to others and the importance of focusing on personal progress.

The conversation concludes with a lighthearted discussion about Lisa's experiences in Japan and the ongoing debate about pineapple on pizza.

Takeaways

• Current disruption efforts against ransomware groups like LockBit are not enough to create lasting impact.
• Making ransom payments illegal may be necessary to change the ransomware landscape.
• Businesses should focus on protecting critical data and business services, as well as considering alternative processes and redundancy.
• Legacy systems pose challenges and may require application transformation to enhance security.
• Email and out-of-band communication are critical during cyber emergencies.
• Running simulations and playbooks for cyber emergencies can help organizations be better prepared. Prepare for a real incident by creating playbooks and pre-drafting communication templates.
• Cybersecurity incidents have a significant impact on individuals, and support and rest are crucial during these times.
• When running exercises, involve leadership and consider the progressive structure of the exercises.
• Avoid comparing yourself to others and focus on personal progress.
• Embrace cultural differences, such as coffee consumption habits, when traveling.


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At the SSE Forum, we believe you won’t solve all your problems in a single SSE project. SSE is a process. It will take time. It will involve technology, people, culture, and those pesky tech silos. They all need to be addressed. The good thing to know is you are not alone on your journey. Many are making the move to this new network and security model. And with this in mind, Jaye and John formed the SSE Forum. It’s a place where the best minds in the industry come together to help push this technology forward. The forum is driven 100% by the enterprise security and network practitioner and maintains a vendor-neutral perspective. Our goal is to be the rising tide for all boats!

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In this episode, Jaye and John discuss all things AI with a friend of the show Gina Yacone. We start by discussing what has happened since we last spoke to her and then we dive into the pros and cons of AI. We discuss what she is seeing people adopt, what is working well, and what is not working well. Is AI the future? What do you think? Listen to an expert.

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At the SSE Forum, we believe you won’t solve all your problems in a single SSE project. SSE is a process. It will take time. It will involve technology, people, culture, and those pesky tech silos. They all need to be addressed. The good thing to know is you are not alone on your journey. Many are making the move to this new network and security model. And with this in mind, Jaye and John formed the SSE Forum. It’s a place where the best minds in the industry come together to help push this technology forward. The forum is driven 100% by the enterprise security and network practitioner and maintains a vendor-neutral perspective. Our goal is to be the rising tide for all boats!

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In this episode, Jaye and John discuss with Roy Chua how he got into the industry, where his journey began, why zero trust is important in our new hybrid world, the difficulties involved in founding a company, SASE, the growing number of cyber attacks, AvidThink, and much much more.

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At the SSE Forum, we believe you won’t solve all your problems in a single SSE project. SSE is a process. It will take time. It will involve technology, people, culture, and those pesky tech silos. They all need to be addressed. The good thing to know is you are not alone on your journey. Many are making the move to this new network and security model. And with this in mind, Jaye and John formed the SSE Forum. It’s a place where the best minds in the industry come together to help push this technology forward. The forum is driven 100% by the enterprise security and network practitioner and maintains a vendor-neutral perspective. Our goal is to be the rising tide for all boats!

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In this episode, Jaye and John discuss with Dana Morimanno how he got into the industry, where his journey began, why zero trust is important in our new hybrid world, why he feels identity should be the starting point for everything we do, and much much more.

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At the SSE Forum, we believe you won’t solve all your problems in a single SSE project. SSE is a process. It will take time. It will involve technology, people, culture, and those pesky tech silos. They all need to be addressed. The good thing to know is you are not alone on your journey. Many are making the move to this new network and security model. And with this in mind, Jaye and John formed the SSE Forum. It’s a place where the best minds in the industry come together to help push this technology forward. The forum is driven 100% by the enterprise security and network practitioner and maintains a vendor-neutral perspective. Our goal is to be the rising tide for all boats!

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In this episode, Jaye and John talk to a long-term friend of the show Dr Chase Cunningham, aka Dr Zero Trust. They discuss the state of zero trust and what the future holds and also his new book How NOT to Lead.

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At the SSE Forum, we believe you won’t solve all your problems in a single SSE project. SSE is a process. It will take time. It will involve technology, people, culture, and those pesky tech silos. They all need to be addressed. The good thing to know is you are not alone on your journey. Many are making the move to this new network and security model. And with this in mind, Jaye and John formed the SSE Forum. It’s a place where the best minds in the industry come together to help push this technology forward. The forum is driven 100% by the enterprise security and network practitioner and maintains a vendor-neutral perspective. Our goal is to be the rising tide for all boats!

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In this episode, Jaye and John discuss with Greg Van Der Gaast how he got into the industry, the role of the CISO, the state of cyber security, zero trust, the role of the vendor, his book, and much more.

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At the SSE Forum, we believe you won’t solve all your problems in a single SSE project. SSE is a process. It will take time. It will involve technology, people, culture, and those pesky tech silos. They all need to be addressed. The good thing to know is you are not alone on your journey. Many are making the move to this new network and security model. And with this in mind, Jaye and John formed the SSE Forum. It’s a place where the best minds in the industry come together to help push this technology forward. The forum is driven 100% by the enterprise security and network practitioner and maintains a vendor-neutral perspective. Our goal is to be the rising tide for all boats!

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