Ep. 129: Should CISO's Be Technical Leaders or Business Leaders

The Founder of Rabbit Seventy7 and Host of Down the Security Rabbit Hole Podcast, Rafal Los appears on Episode #129 of TF7 Radio to talk about the skill sets a CISO should have, what types of skills are most important, and at what point is it important for information security professionals to pivot in order to continue progressing in their career. Mr. Los also spoke about the greatest turning points in Cyber Security over the last 20 years, what he thinks was the biggest non-technology evolution has been over the last two decades, as well as what has been the most revolutionary technology in the space. All this and much, much more on Episode #129 of Task Force 7 Radio.

Ep. 128: How the Coronavirus Pandemic is Affecting the Cyber Security Industry

The CEO of Cyber Risk International and Advisor to CISO’s around the world, Mr. Paul Dwyer appears on Episode #128 to talk about how the enormous challenges of the Coronavirus Pandemic are affecting the Cyber Security Industry. Mr. Dwyer also spoke about the importance of basic cyber hygiene defenses, what constitutes cyber hygiene, and how these defenses can stop most cyber attacks. Host George Rettas also asked Mr. Dwyer what he thought about information from social media and the major news outlets and how Cyber Security plays a part in controlling the information, the narrative, and eventually our democracy. Is our democracy in the hands of Cyber Threat Actors? Mr. Dwyer also opined on why it is important for a CISO to understand geopolitical issues and what role geopolitics plays in Global Cyber Security policy. The pair wrapped up the show in third segment by talking about ways to protect children from online predators.

Ep. 127: How Public-Private Partnerships Are Combating the Cyber Threat

One of the most well known professionals and arguably the most connected individual in the Cyber Security Industry, the Chairman and Founder of SINET, Robert Rodriguez appears on Episode #127 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he is facilitating immensely successful partnerships between the private sector, the public sector, and academia to combat cyber threats across the globe. Rodriguez talks about how important these partnerships are, how they advance innovation in the cyber market, and how he creates value for the cyber community on a daily basis. He also opines on how he raises awareness among so many different entities in the Cyber Security ecosystem and what entrepreneurs should be thinking about when they start their companies. All this and much, much more on Episode #127 of Task Force 7 Radio.

Ep. 126: How To Deploy Convergent Security Models

The Former Deputy Assistant Director of the United States Secret Service and the first Presidentially Appointed White House Technology Liaison to the Obama Administration, Dr. Ron Layton appears on Episode #126 of Task Force 7 Radio to give his opinion perspective on the history, future and advice on how to deploy a converged physical and cyber security model. He discusses leadership during the 4th industrial revolution, his journey into law enforcement and eventually to being one of the top leaders in the Secret Service. All this and much, much more on Episode #126 of Task Force Radio.

Encore: Ep. 107: Is Zero Trust An Effective Approach to Security?

Former FBI Agent and current Chief Information Security Officer of Cyxtera, Leo Taddeo appears on Episode #107 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how the Cyber Threat has changed over the years, why it's getting harder for enterprises to manage Cyber Risks, and why organizations can't depend on the government to protect them from Cyber Threats. Taddeo also opined on what he thinks are the biggest threats out there, what are some of the technology challenges enterprises are facing, and he explains what Zero Trust means and if it is an effective approach to Cyber Security. Taddeo also explains where he sees the Cyber Security market headed, how the shortage of Cyber Security professionals has impacted the market, what organizations should be doing to prioritize spending, and whether or not all the new regulatory compliance laws are improving the security posture of regulated companies.

Ep. 125: Are People Leaving Cyber Security Jobs Faster Than The Industry Can Attract New Talent?

The President of CyberSourcing and Advisor to Task Force 7 Inc., Jay VanDerwerken appears on Episode #125 of Task Force 7 Radio to get his opinion on whether the unprecedented jobs forecast for the Cyber Security market is accurate, what we should do about the Cyber Security workforce shortage in the US, and find out whether or not we will ever be able to staff all the unfilled positions that currently exist. Jay also opined on whether or not he thinks that people are leaving the Cyber Security industry faster than employers are attracting new talent, and whether or not the inability for companies to staff Cyber Security positions on a mass scale is contributing to a threat to the National Security of the United States. All this and much, much more on Episode #125 of Task Force Radio.

Ep. 124: What Are the Real Implications of Not Attracting Women Into Cyber Security

Award winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and one of the most influential Cyber Security Professionals in the world, Mrs. Jane Frankland, appears on Episode #124 of Task Force 7 Radio to explain what the real implications are to organizations who fail to attract women into the Cyber Security Industry. Mrs. Frankland speaks with great authority and in specific detail on how gender bias manifests itself in technology cultures, what can leadership and hiring managers do to create more equality in the workforce, and what are the clear benefits of having a gender diverse team in your organization. There are currently millions of unfilled jobs in Cyber Security around the globe. Is it possible to meet this unprecedented demand for talent without attracting more women into Cyber Security roles? Find out on Episode #124 of Task Force 7 Radio!

Ep. 123: Wake Up! You've Been At War!

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackOps Partners Corporation, Casey Fleming appears on Episode #123 of Task Force 7 Radio to speak directly to the new developments concerning our nation’s counterintelligence apparatus and the impact they are having on the Cyber Security industry. Mr. Fleming breaks down why the new Counterintelligence Strategy for the next two years from 2020 to 2022 is so important, and how these new developments will affect our nations Cyber Security posture. Host George Rettas asks Mr. Fleming about how the bad guys are using emerging technologies to attack our infrastructure, and what this means to both the commercial and academic industries in the United States. He also provides analysis on Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper's recent comments during his trip to Europe, as well as NCSC Director William Evanina's recent public remarks on the Chinese theft of intellectual property from the Unites States.

Ep. 122: Cyber Security Pro Opines on How We Can Secure Critical Infrastructure

As cyber threats continue to get more sophisticated around the globe, Senior Managing Director and Head of Cyber Security for the Americas at FTI Consulting, Ms. Jordan Rae Kelly appears on Episode #122 of TF7 Radio to talk about what the U.S. needs to do to secure critical infrastructure and protect our citizens privacy. Ms. Kelly also spoke about election security, what she learned from her experiences with the 2016 elections, and what we need to do to make sure the 2020 elections are stable and free from tampering. From the enterprise perspective, Ms. Kelly opined on how organizations can ensure that they are sufficiently protecting their intellectual property and the PII of their employees and customers, and how the demand for transparency through government regulation will change the way companies operate and respond to cyber security incidents.

Ep. 121: What Went Down With The Iowa Caucus App

CNBC Cyber Security Reporter Kate Fazzini appears on Episode #121 of Task Force 7 Radio to break down what actually went down with the mobile app used at the recent Iowa DNC Caucus. The technical problems with the app, the lax election security that was discovered following the vote, and the chaos that has ensued has yet again raised concerns about the stability and security of the 2020 Presidential Election. In the second segment Fazzini also reviews the recent Senate Report on Election Security, what's new in the report, and whether or not there will be any action taken from the reports recommendations. And in the final segment, Fazzini lays out what she knows about the Jeff Bezos cell phone hack, how Bezos's phone was compromised, and what we know about the involvement of the Saudi Intelligence Services in the targeted attack. All this and much, much more on Episode #121 of Task Force 7 Radio.