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SO... Here's RSA 2020 (and we're back...)

Ok everyone. After a crazy hiatus (more about that later), we are relaunching and plan to be better than ever. Life gets ahead of you sometimes, then you have an event… like a virus (and this is no Melissa) that slaps you and says “HEY DUDE” LIFE. Welcome to 2020, and COVID-19. Engineered? Maybe. Scary? Heck yes. Gonna stop us from having a great RSA? No Freaking Way.

So despite the prevalence of masks on people that usually don’t even wash their hands when leaving a restroom (GROSS, you know who you are…), and companies like IBM, AT&T Security and Verizon dropping out of the conference, the show must go on. Oh and IBM? People DO get fired for buying you now. AT&T, you don’t scale, and Verizon, you’re a great phone services company, but we don’t care about your security offerings anyway. (Opinions expressed here are my own, NOT my company, but you can have them if you want em.)

Things we are excited about in no particular order…

If you know me the way some of you do you will swear I’m saying this under duress, but Microsoft. YES that Micro$oft. Indirectly this company has payed my bills for the last three decades. And I’ve had a fascination with them since elementary school at KSDA just up the road from Redmond. They’re no longer just a killer tech marketing company, they’re actually investing real money in cyber security. To the tune of >$1bn year. That’s more than 10 of my favorite boutique favorites combined. And they’re focusing on some thingsthat matter. Like Mobile

Phishing… No, I’m serious. People are missing the point of something as simple as DMARC. And despite all the vendor consolidation out there, I heard the story of “don’ beat em, join em from the Valimail CEO, Alex Garcia-Tobar. And it made a ton of sense

I’m late for my next happy hour….talk to you in a minute. Stay safe and for God’s sake, cover your mouth when you sneeze.

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Episode 37: With Guests from Blacksands

Security Jabber - Episode 37 - Segment 1

Security Jabber - Episode 37 - Segment 2

Security Jabber - Episode 37 - Segment 3

Guest Interview with Blacksands

About Blacksands:
Danati blacksands began with the development of a cutting edge Collaborative Ecosystem for Advanced Engineering and Research & Development targeting the Automotive Industry.  As development progressed, we realized that the risk to companies losing Billions in intellectual property was extremely high.  New engine development can exceed $1 Billion and much of this work was vulnerable to cyber theft.  Network Security and especially Cloud based Network Security was completely inadequate.

Therefore, we halted development on the Ecosystem and sought a security solution.  We needed to not only know, definitively, who was connected but also control these connections dynamically.  We needed to have system that were simple to use and impervious to the constant barrage of cyber-warfare.  When none was to be found we asked a few fundamental questions:

  • Why are we perpetually on the defense in cyber-security?
  • Why are we connecting to the entire world and then trying to filter out the bad entities?
  • Could we create a solution that is pro-active instead of re-active?
  • Can we make our connections invisible to the rest of the world?

In development of blacksands we discovered answers to these questions and much more.  Traditional network security operates on the ‘Trust but Verify’ principle – connect to everyone and filter out the bad.  blacksands inverts this with its ‘Verify then Trust’ process – connecting only to the appropriate entities, never to the world.

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EPISODE 32: SEGMENT 2 – Mining and Exchanging Cryptocurrencies

Security Jabber, Episode 32, Part 2

On this week's podcast, we have special guest Zachary Sarakun on to talk about cryptocurrencies. In segment one, we discuss the basics of cryptocurrencies and their current trends in the market.

During the second segment, we dive into mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The team also discusses the real question around mining, "Is it worth it?"

Special Guest: Zachary Sarakun, Security Analyst at CBI
"Zachary brings high energy, dedication to craft, and excellent interpersonal skills to CBI’s Strategic Programs team. Zachary’s technical aptitude and ease of learning are beneficial to any team he works with or project he works on. Utilizing community groups, online sources, podcasts, and interpersonal sources, Zachary stays updated with best practices and regulations within the Information Security industry.

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Episode 32: Segment 1 – Intro to Cryptocurrencies

Security Jabber, Episode 32, Part 1

On this week's podcast, we have special guest Zachary Sarakun on to talk about cryptocurrencies. In segment one, we discuss the basics of cryptocurrencies and their current trends in the market.

During the second segment, we dive into mining cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The team also discusses the real question around mining, "Is it worth it?"

Special Guest: Zachary Sarakun, Security Analyst at CBI
"Zachary brings high energy, dedication to craft, and excellent interpersonal skills to CBI’s Strategic Programs team. Zachary’s technical aptitude and ease of learning are beneficial to any team he works with or project he works on. Utilizing community groups, online sources, podcasts, and interpersonal sources, Zachary stays updated with best practices and regulations within the Information Security industry.

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Episode 31 - Segment 2: PCI Compliance with Special Guest Rachel Snyder

Security Jabber, Episode 31, part 2

Guest: Rachel Snyder, Data Security Manager at Little Caesars Pizza/Ilitch Holdings
Over 20 years in IT, with 15 in Information Security, specializing in managing Security and IT Operations in a Regulatory Compliance environment: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are the standard.

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Episode 31: Segment 1 - Cryptocurriency Mania, HP Keylogger

Security Jabber, Episode 31, part 1

Guest: Rachel Snyder, Data Security Manager at Little Caesars Pizza/Ilitch Holdings
Over 20 years in IT, with 15 in Information Security, specializing in managing Security and IT Operations in a Regulatory Compliance environment: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are the standard.

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Episode 27: Interview with Jeff Reava

Security Jabber, Episode 27

Interview with
Jeff Reava, Director of Security Operations at Jackson
Proven Cyber Security Operations Leader, experienced in building high performing SOC and Identity Management teams and leading security program rebuilding efforts. Effective at engaging all levels of the organization to successfully bring new capabilities into production to manage access, monitor activity and respond to threats.

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Episode 26: Cyber Security Talent Challenges and Fixes, Special Guest Jeff Reava

Security Jabber, Episode 26

Special Guest
Jeff Reava, Director of Security Operations at Jackson
Proven Cyber Security Operations Leader, experienced in building high performing SOC and Identity Management teams and leading security program rebuilding efforts. Effective at engaging all levels of the organization to successfully bring new capabilities into production to manage access, monitor activity and respond to threats.

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