Why I am Still Awake Darren Gallop

In this week's episode of "Why I am Still Awake," host Darren Gallop delves into the critical domains of Human Resource Security and Identity and Access Management (IAM). Learn how these areas are essential for securing not just your business environment but also your personal life.Darren unpacks various controls and best practices within Human Resource Security, covering aspects such as background checks, onboarding processes, and BYOD policies. He also explores the IAM domain, highlighting ...

In this episode of "Why I am Still Awake," we delve into the essential realms of Privacy (PRV) and Data Management (DM), two core aspects of information security and data privacy tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Join us as we explore the domain of data privacy, unpacking several common controls and key elements such as consent, accuracy, retention, disposal, and international data transfers.Listen closely as we dissect intricate components like privacy policies, access rights t...

In this episode of "Why I am Still Awake," Darren Gallop explores the crucial domains of Asset Management and Third-Party Management for ensuring information security and privacy. Discover their significance in protecting organizations and mitigating risks.Listen as Darren discusses the key controls within each domain, provides practical examples, and highlights their benefits. Gain valuable insights that extend beyond businesses into personal life and home.Thank you for listening to "Why I a...

Join Darren Gallop in the premiere episode of "Why I am Still Awake," where we explore the crucial concepts of Governance, Risk, and Compliance.In this weekly podcast series, we'll cover various information security and data privacy domains and controls relevant to small and medium-sized businesses. Without diving into specific standards or regulations, we'll focus on the principles and best practices that form the foundation of these frameworks. We'll also discuss how these domains can apply...

In this episode of "Why I am Still Awake," Darren Gallop delves into the world of ChatGPT, sharing his experiences with the AI language model over the past six months. Starting with an overview of AI and ChatGPT, Darren discusses the cost of using ChatGPT, best practices for prompt engineering, and the platform's limitations. He shares some personal and professional use cases, touching on topics such as recipe generation, language learning, and garden planning. The episode also addresses secu...

In this final episode of the Scammers and Their Scams series, Darren Gallop discusses the AI Voice Scam. The AI Voice Scam uses artificial intelligence-based voice synthesizers to mimic the voice of someone the victim knows, such as a family member or business associate. Scammers then attempt to extract money or sensitive information by creating the illusion of authenticity.Darren shares recent incidents in Canada and the US, where victims were targeted by scammers using AI-generated voices. ...