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Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 the cybersecurity world has been abuzz with talk of AI and its usefulness as well as the threat it poses. In this episode of the podcast the team discuss how cybersecurity vendors are leveraging AI, what threats AI has brought to the technology landscape and what to be cautious of when using large language models. Beth Maundrill also sits down with Sergey Shykevich, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point Research, to dispel some of the myths around threat actors' use of AI and what Check Point has observed over the past six months. Shykevich also provides his thoughts on the future of AI in cybersecurity.

The RSA conference in San Francisco is back this month and the editorial team will be crossing the pond to join the cybersecurity community at the largest North America cyber event. During this episode of the podcast, Beth Maundrill and James Coker discuss what they think will be the biggest talking points at RSA 2023 and some of the sessions that have caught their eye. Expect to hear a lot about government initiatives including President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and how Federal agencies are working with international partners to bolster cyber defenses. AI will of course be a huge topic at all events this year following the emergence of ChatGPT. The team also speaks to Pam Nigro, chair, board of directors at ISACA and VP of security at Medecision, about what she thinks about some of the emerging conference themes as well as tips on how to make the most out of the event in-person.

February 24, 2023 will mark 12 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began but the cyber war began months, if not years, before the kinetic attack began. In this episode of the podcast the team discuss how the war has had an impact on the cyber threat landscape, how Russian-affiliated actors have behaved over the last 12 months and the tactics that have appeared. Kevin Poireault will discuss the findings from a recent report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group which found that Russian cyber aggression dates all the way back to 2019. Kevin will also dive into research he’s been doing surrounding the explosion in wiper malware attacks in 2022. Finally, Beth Maundrill speaks to Recorded Future’s Alex Leslie about a recent report that examines the relationship between cybercriminals and the Russian state.

January marks Data Privacy Week, a global campaign to spread awareness about online privacy, and the team dives into current state of data privacy and related regulation, including, of course, GDPR. In addition, Valerie Lyons, COO at BH Consulting shares her expertise on data privacy and speaks to James Coker the real-world impact of data privacy legislation, how she expects the development of AI, including ChatGPT, to affect our online privacy over the coming years and why organizations need to move privacy from risk into corporate-social responsibility. You can listen and subscribe to the Infosecurity Magazine’s Podcast on Spotify and Apply Music.

Jen Ellis is a well-known member of the cybersecurity community both in the US and the UK. She spent over a decade employed at the cybersecurity company Rapid7 and is now an independent cybersecurity advocate who is working to improve public safety in cyber by collaborating and advising policymakers and government bodies. During this discussion Beth and Jen speak about how the cybersecurity community can have an impact on cybersecurity related regulation and legislation, both in the UK and abroad. As well as how cybersecurity professionals can make sense of all the data that it published relating to the cybersecurity threat landscape and how they can practically analyze the information. You’ll hear about Jen’s “West Wing” experience as she started her journey in towards influencing cybersecurity policy on both sides of the pond and much more. You can listen and subscribe to Infosecurity Magazine’s Podcast on Spotify and Apple Music.

In this month's episode of the IntoSecurity podcast the team review the year that was 2022 and highlight some of the top trends in cybersecurity and how to prepare for the next 12 months. Hear from Aaron Webb Senior Product Marketing Manager, Security at Jamf, who gives his views on the threat landscape and what businesses can do to prepare for 2023. Later James Coker speaks to Larry Whiteside Jr, a CISO and co-founder of Cyversity, about the most interesting developments he’s observed in cybersecurity this year and what elements of the cybersecurity skills gap have evolved over the past 12 months. You can listen and subscribe to the IntoSecurity Podcast on Spotify and Apply Music. Should you listen to our podcast your information will be shared with the sponsor indicated above. See our privacy policy for more information.

As we approach a crucial season for the retail industry, with the holiday season upon us and the famous (or infamous) Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping days around the corner, consumers are littered with deals and offers. Sadly, as previous years have shown, this provides huge opportunities for cyber-criminals and fraudsters to strike, such as posing as well-known brands with fake offers. During this podcast we’ll hear from CISA’s Deputy Mission Coordinator for Threat Hunting, Jillian Rucker, and Neira Jones, an Independent Advisor & International Speaker, with huge expertise in payment and financial services security. The team also analyze recent news and figures relating to scams and cybercrime relating to shopping.

In this episode, Beth Maundrill is joined by Dr. Jason Nurse, Associate Professor in Cyber Security at the University of Kent, and a Visiting Academic at the University of Oxford. Join the conversation as they discuss routes into cybersecurity academia, practical advice on corporate communications following a cyber-incident and Jason’s research with RUSI on the state of cyber insurance market today. Resources discussed: A framework for effective corporate communication after cyber security incidents Cyber insurance and the cyber security challenge

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Teacher, entrepreneur and woman in tech, Jan Carrol talks to us about her journey into cybersecurity, her view of the cyber-security skills gap and how she took the leap of faith to set up her own company, the Fortify Institute. Jan’s work includes rolling out initiatives to up-skill jobseekers, delivering diplomas in cybersecurity and is passionate about getting more women back into the workplace after they have taken a break. As someone who is not able to say no, Jan is involved in a number of community groups including Cyber Women Ireland which aims to increase the participation of women in cyber and focus on how to maintain retention. She is also involved in the National Cyber Taskforce in Ireland that is working on creating resources for frontline workers to help in cases of technology-facilitated domestic abuse (also known as stalker-ware).

In this month's episode of the IntoSecurity podcast, Beth Maundrill and James Coker analyze Insider Threats as September is National Insider Threats Awareness Month. James also speaks to Lisa Forte, Partner at Red Goat Cyber Security, about recent research into insider threats, how to identify them and what steps businesses should take towards creating an effective insider threat policy.

Ian Murphy, founder of CyberOff, talks about how he uses humor and stand-up to get people engaged with cybersecurity training and cyber awareness and why putting people first is key for a successful cyber training strategy. Having had dreams of a football career, Ian tells the story of how his interest in all things technical during the 1970s and ‘80s led him down the pay of cyber security. Ian shares his opinions on the good, the bad and the ugly of the cyber industry today, no holds barred. Ian’s food and drink pairing: Coffee (or whisky after 5pm) and some biscuits. You can listen and subscribe to the IntoSecurity Chats Podcast on Spotify and Apply Music. Should you listen to our podcast you information will be shared with the sponsor indicated above. See our privacy policy for more information.

In this month's episode of the IntoSecurity podcast, James and Benjamin discuss long-standing Infosecurity Magazine's Editor Eleanor Dallaway's departure and review the recent Infosecurity Europe conference in London

Javvad Malik tells us who should get married, snogged and killed if he was pitched against his Host Unknown podcast co-hosts, Thom Langford and Andrew Agnes. Javvad and Eleanor chew the fat about Javvad’s journey from end-user to analyst to vendor and they get serious about burnout and mental health in the cybersecurity industry (oh, and they debate information security versus cybersecurity).

This episode of the IntoSecurity podcast focuses on the impact and challenges of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), with the fourth anniversary of the legislation coming up later this month. Eleanor, Benjamin and James also review a number of recent stories in the industry.

Camille Stewart was destined for great things – as a child, she’d insist on her parents signing contracts regarding financial incentives for good grades! She says the best advice she was ever given was for the traditional path to not be a limitation, but to be a guide, and Camille has fully embraced that advice. Eleanor Dallaway and Camille talk about Camille’s journey along that path, from Capitol Hill to Google where she currently serves as global head of product security strategy. There’s also some Beyoncé and Disney chat for good measure. Food & Drink Podcast Pairing Recommendation by Camille: Coffee (bourbon optional) and kettle corn (sweet popcorn!)

In episode 36 of the IntoSecurity podcast, the Infosecurity editorial team takes a deep dive into the cyber skills gap. Benjamin David interviews Leeza Garber, cybersecurity and privacy attorney and consultant, and the team discusses a handful of the latest and hottest cybersecurity headlines.

In episode 35 of the IntoSecurity podcast, the Infosecurity editorial team consider the most important coverage surrounding the Russia Ukraine conflict. We also take a look at the highlights from the hot-off-the-press European Industrial Infrastructure Cyber Threat Perspective report from Dragos. Eleanor is joined by Dragos’ utterly brilliant VP of threat intelligence, Sergio Caltagirone, as they discuss the research findings.

In this special Valentine's Day episode of the IntoSecurity podcast, the Infosecurity editorial team takes a deep dive into romance scams. James Coker interviews Lisa Forte, partner at Red Goat Cybersecurity, and the team discusses the biggest five romance scams they've reported in recent years here at Infosecurity.

You probably haven’t listened to many information security podcasts that have Mr Bean, BMW drivers and Bono on the agenda, but that’s what this episode of IntoSecurity Chats with Brian Honan has in store. It’s not all fun and giggles though, as Brian admits to Eleanor Dallaway that he sometimes feels intimidated by the industry and those in it, and they deep dive into user-blaming, ransomware payments and cyber-attack disclosure. Plus, a bold declaration from Brian that the industry needs to get over itself! Food & Drink Podcast Pairing Recommendation by Brian: A pint of Guinness and boxty