Secure Talk Podcast Justin Beals

Join host Justin Beals as he explores the art of human hacking with Chris Hadnagy, CEO of Social Engineer, LLC, and renowned author in social engineering. Discover Hadnagy's compelling journey through security and computer science, including pivotal incidents, pioneering social engineering frameworks, and collaborations with agencies like MI5 and the FBI. Gain insights into ego suspension, nonverbal communication, and defense strategies against social engineering, emphasizing empathy, education, and technology in cybersecurity.

In this gripping episode of Secure Talk, hosted by Justin Beals, we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of technology, governance, and society. Our special guest, Mark Listes, CEO of Pendulum, discusses his journey from a coding enthusiast to a champion of cybersecurity and democracy. The episode takes a compelling turn as we explore a riveting case study on a data breach involving Carta and Linear. Discover how internal governance and public narratives play crucial roles in securing data and maintaining trust.

The Secure Talk podcast, hosted by Justin Beals, presents a bonus episode discussing recent security breaches with guests Stephen Farrell of Ideagen, Paul Bingham of Western Governors University, Raffaele Mattone of Judy Security, and Alex Cox of LastPass. The episode covers the 23andMe data breach, Microsoft government email hacks, the Whitworth University ransomware attack, and insights on the LockBit ransomware takedown. It highlights breach responses, risks of consumer DNA data, and evolving cybercrime operations.

This Secure Talk podcast interviews Alex Cox, Director of Threat Intelligence for LastPass. We discuss the evolution of cybercrime, the significance of threat intelligence, and the recent takedown of the notorious ransomware group, Lockbit.

The conversation covers Alex’s background in law enforcement and cyber security, the progression of cybercrime from Zeus Trojan to ransomware, the entrepreneurial approach of cybercriminals in the development of ransomware operations, and the increasing complexity of cybercriminal organizations. The interview delves into the functioning of Lockbit, its business-focused model with customer support and blog site, and its resilience in resurfacing after takedowns. Furthermore, the conversation touches on the shifting landscape of cybercrime, the interplay between cybercriminal organizations and nation-states, and the challenges in combating cybercrime, including the use of cryptocurrency for money laundering. As the conversation concludes, Alex provides insights into the professional and adaptive nature of cybercriminals, emphasizing their vigilance in understanding the actions of cybersecurity professionals.

Overall, the interview offers valuable insights into the complex world of cyber threats, the role of threat intelligence, and the ongoing battle between cybercriminals and law enforcement.

Secure Talk invited CEO and Founder of Judy Security Raffaele Mautone to join us as a guest. The conversation focuses on a cybersecurity breach involving Whitworth University, covering the details of the breach, the response by the university, the challenges faced, and the importance of communication and disaster recovery plans in the event of a ransomware attack. The discussion also highlights the significance of having a multi-faceted approach to protecting data, including paper backups and encrypted data storage. The guest, Rafael, emphasizes the need for founders and small to mid-sized businesses to prioritize effective communication and response plans, as well as the potential vulnerabilities and risks they should be aware of in the cybersecurity landscape.

In this Secure Talk episode we welcome Paul Bingham, a former FBI Cybercrime Investigator and currently the Senior Vice President and Executive Dean at the College of Information Technology at Western Governors University. The discussion spans Paul’s 25 year career in the FBI fighting cybercrime, his transition to academia, and his insights on cybersecurity. Key points include advice for those interested in career paths like cybersecurity or FBI, Paul’s perspective on a Microsoft security breach, and understanding Western Governors University’s competency-based education approach.