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My guest today has been keeping us up to date with the current state of hiring for marketers on a quarterly basis, which has taken us on quite a roller coaster ride. Today we’re going to look at how marketing and communication execs are responding to the latest developments in the world while still needing to get their work done. To take a look at the latest here, I’d like to welcome back to the show Sue Keith, Corporate Vice President at Landrum Talent Solutions. About Sue Keith Sue Keith is Corporate Vice President at Landrum Talent Solutions. With deep expertise in navigating complex labor markets, Sue has a front-row seat to the evolving dynamics of marketing roles, hiring trends, and the broader implications of AI and economic uncertainty. RESOURCES Landrum Talent Solutions: https://www.landrumtalentsolutions.com https://www.landrumtalentsolutions.com This episode is brought to you by Landrum Talent Solutions, a national recruiting firm specializing in marketing and HR positions. https://www.landrumtalentsolutions.com Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brands Online Scrum Master Summit is happening June 17-19. This 3-day virtual event is open for registration. Visit www.osms25.com and get a 25% discount off Premium All-Access Passes with the code osms25agilebrand Don't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150 Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

3 years ago 19:36

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If there’s one thing that has become very apparent in dealing with cybersecurity issues throughout the industrial sector, it’s that responding to these challenges means taking a look at things from a different perspective.

Well, that’s what we have with this episode. I recently sat down with Johnny Young, a 35-year veteran of industrial IT and cybersecurity. He’s embraced his role as JohnE Upgrade and launched CyberD.TV - a streaming subscription service devoted to providing comprehensive cybersecurity training.

What follows is the first of two episodes featuring JohnE. Here he talks about some of the basic, yet vitally important measures every employee can take in guarding against any number of cyberattacks.

To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast.
If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at jeff@ien.com.

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'Hackers are Lazy. Scammers are Misfits.'

Security Breach

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'We've Made Our Own Prison' 43:27

23 hours ago43:27

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Insider threats are creating new attack vectors, but old-school solutions could rise to the challenge. Regardless of the situation or dynamic, everyone likes to think that they’re special. However, with experience we learn that appreciating both the shared similarities, as well as some of those unique traits, are how we can best solve problems. A great example is a recent conversation I had with Umaimah Khan, founder and CEO of Opal Security – she goes by UK for short. Her firm focuses on the identify management sector of cybersecurity. What UK constantly reinforced is that the industrial sector is not alone in trying to figure out the best ways to manage and secure human, equipment and asset identification. So, while some of the application challenges are unique, there’s a lot of strategies to draw from in determining what might be best for your enterprise. Listen as we discuss: The challenges of identify management at both the human and machine levels. The need for fluid change management when it comes to determining who can access what, and at what level. Why the success of any cybersecurity initiative will be about what the human can or can't do, not the machine. How many security vulnerabilities are created by a "perfect storm of poor communication." Breaking down silos, which have created "security by obscurity." The new attack vectors poor identity management is creating. The evolving role of agentic AI in industrial cybersecurity. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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Dark AI Speeding Hacker Evolution 36:41

18 days ago36:41

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In many instances the biggest challenge facing OT cybersecurity practitioners is knowing where to focus resources, especially their time. In other words, what are the priorities for the enterprise, facility and people? I recently sat down with Securin's Lead Threat Intelligence Analyst - Aviral Verma . And while I anticipated a conversation focused on vulnerabilities and the threat landscape , discussing these topics led to deeper dives on a range of topics that also included breaking down IT/OT silos, artificial intelligence, the dark web and patching strategies. Listen as we discuss: The transformation of threat actors and how they've been able to cut timelines for exploiting vulnerabilities to 15 days. How hackers are using Dark Web versions of ChatGPT to design more effective credential and data harvesting schemes. Why the security of every software platform, especially those embedded within industrial assets, cannot be assumed. How the legacy dynamic of many OT assets has led hackers to exploit vulnerabilities that have been around for as long as five years. Addressing patching challenges by breaking down silos and getting a deeper understanding of the unique elements of each OT environment. How threat detection needs to evolve, especially with state-sponsored hackers executing "quieter" strategies for attacking manufacturing and critical infrastructure. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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Why Ransomware, Credential Theft and Phishing Schemes Persist 40:30

6 weeks ago40:30

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One of the great things about covering industrial cybersecurity is the number of reports, studies and white papers being produced right now to help provide intelligence on threats, research on new tools, and data on leading trends. The tough part is sorting through all this data and, at some point, prioritizing it in order to get the most and best information. One source that I look forward to each year is IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index . It’s full of all that stuff I just mentioned, but will special attention paid to the industrial sector. Unfortunately, some of that attention results from manufacturing being the most highly attacked industry for the fourth consecutive year. Also, according to the Index, it had the most ransomware incidents in 2024. But, as Chris Caridi, a Cyber Threat Analyst for the X-Force and our guest for today’s episode shared with me, the news is not all bad. Watch/listen as we discuss: The rise in infostealer malware, credential harvesting and phishing attacks. The importance of understanding how to secure new technology before investing and implementing it. Why most cybersecurity issues are a human problem, not a technical problem. Why multi-factor authentication is now a must for OT connections. The misconfiguration errors that continue to plague manufacturing, and how they create a series of other cybersecurity problems. How manufacturing's cybersecurity journey is similar to the financial sector 10 years ago, and why this should be source of optimism. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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Insecure Webcam Was All a Ransomware Group Needed 31:53

7 weeks ago31:53

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Endpoint security tools worked, but the hackers worked harder for their payday. While everyone likes to know how someone else might have screwed up and what the fallout looks like, the more import elements of episodes like this one come from the in-depth conversations about new tactics and strategies that are being used by the bad guys, and simultaneously, the insight on new best practices for the good guys. So while I did enjoy diving into how the ransomware group Akira was able to use webcam access to infiltrate an organization, it was also great to discuss the evolution of these hacking groups, EDR tools, dark web monitoring and the need for better credential security with Steve Ross. He’s the director of cybersecurity at S-RM , a leading provider or cyber intelligence and solutions. Watch/listen as we also discuss: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools. The rise of Akira, and the evolving symbiotic strategies used by this and other RaaS groups. Patching challenges. The growing need for dark web monitoring. The continued rise in login/credential harvesting. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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IABs, Dark Web Fueling Ransomware Surge 39:49

9 weeks ago39:49

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We talk a lot about the growing complexity of hacking groups and how their tools and tactics continue to evolve. One such evolution is the ongoing specialization that runs rampant throughout the black hat community – especially when it comes to ransomware. The rise of initial access brokers, affiliate programs, spoofing domain creators, dark web communities, and more are fueling ransomware-as-a-service groups and posing new cybersecurity challenges. And while numerous reports detail the rise in ransomware attacks and the escalating amounts being paid in seeking a reprieve from denial of service, data extortion, and supply chain hacks, one recent finding really stood out. In their annual State of Ransomware Report , Blackfog stated that manufacturing had the highest number of undisclosed ransomware attacks, when compared to all other industries. So, as tough as we know the ransomware challenge is – it’s actually a bit worse than we acknowledge because of the growing number of attacks that go unreported. Fortunately, we have an army of highly skilled individuals working to combat these threats. And that includes our guest for today’s episode - Fortra's senior manager of domain and dark web monitoring solutions, Nick Oram. Watch/listen as we discuss: The surge of new ransomware tactics and groups, like RansomHub. The origins and continued growth of Initial Access Brokers (IABs) within the ransomware community. How affiliate programs are helping both RaaS and IAB groups increase their rate of successful attacks. Why dark web monitoring might be more important than ever for manufacturers. The ongoing "we adapt", "they adapt" dynamic. How to better educate the workforce and shift from a "blame and shame" response to phishing and other types of attacks that leverage human error. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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Manufacturing’s Internal Cyber Struggles 27:48

12 weeks ago27:48

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Breaking down silos while securing the cloud and leveraging secure-by-design advancements. The challenges facing the industrial OT landscape that emanate from external sources are … varied, complex and constantly evolving. Smarter hacking groups, AI-driven phishing schemes and deceptive malware viruses head the list of concerns. And while these factors show no signs of fading, the reality is that there are just as many challenges facing industrial cybersecurity that are embedded within the very foundation of our operations. These legacy dynamics have created internal battles that absorb valuable resources, waste precious talent and help the bad guys stay a step ahead. With this in mind, we’re going to tap into two key industry leaders to get their take on pressing, internal liabilities that are ensuring key production assets remain exposed. We'll hear from Silverfort’s Rob Larsen, as he discusses the ongoing struggles created by IT/OT silos, as well secure-by-design initiatives. Mandiant’s Paul Shaver will also offer his take on these silos, and how decisions related to cloud networking are impacting the security stature of key data, assets and network connections. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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Observations of an Ethical Hacking Researcher 36:06

14 weeks ago36:06

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One of the goals of the show is to help you better understand all the threats facing your OT assets, your data and your people. In order to do that, we work to identify those individuals with a feel and in-depth understanding of these threats and the evolving network of threat actors. And I can’t think of anyone better to break down the hacker landscape than an individual whose research has led to being followed by well-known data breachers on social media and considered persona-non-grata in countries housing many of the most notorious state-sponsored hacking groups in the world. It’s my pleasure to welcome Jeremiah Fowler back to Security Breach . You might remember that we originally spoke to him regarding a huge ERP data vulnerability last summer. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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The Evolution of OT Vulnerabilities 37:18

16 weeks ago37:18

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When we talk about the threat landscape for the industrial sector, the eye-catching, headline-grabbing hacking groups with nefarious names typically lead the list of concerns. And while understanding their well-publicized exploits are important, what is often overlooked are all the little things these groups were able to do before dropping malware, shutting down networks, extorting ransoms, and stealing data. This is where taking the time to address those insecure connection points, update login credentials or patch zero and one-day vulnerabilities continue to be essential in the fight to safeguard operational technology and the industrial control system. But, the reasons these problems remain is that the solution is never as simple as it sounds. So, hopefully our collection of experts for this episode can help show you the way. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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The Legacy of AI in Cybersecurity 27:16

18 weeks ago27:16

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While we’re still in the infancy of 2025, the New Year has proven to have no issues in welcoming in a number of pre-existing challenges – whether we’re talking about cybersecurity or … other social topics. So, in continuing this trend, we tapped into a unique collection of voices to discuss a topic that has, and will continue to be, vital to industrial cybersecurity efforts – Artificial Intelligence. First, we’ll hear from Mandiant’s Paul Shaver as he discusses the legacy dynamics of industrial cybersecurity, including ongoing obstacles associated with inventory, visibility and segmentation strategies – and the impact AI could have on all of them. Then we’ll transition to HackerOne’s Will Kapcio for his take on AI and the ongoing evolution of cybersecurity tools. We’ll wrap up with instructor and the author of the Hack is Back as he discusses what drove his desire to write the book, the impact AI is having on the next generation of cybersecurity specialists, and the evolving vulnerabilities they can expect to face. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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A Happy Ending to the Latest ICS Hack 29:55

20 weeks ago29:55

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The continued evolution of the CyberAv3ngers hacking group and its IIoT-focused malware. We talk a lot about change on Security Breach. Some of it’s good and obviously some of it makes us want to tear our hair out. Well, this episode, surprisingly, should go easy on the scalp, even though it will focus on the IOCONTROL malware strand recently detected by Noam Moshe and Claroty’s Team82. The malware is described as a custom-built IoT/OT strand created by the Iran-based hacktivist group, the CyberAv3ngers. The malware targeted OT/IoT devices in Israel and the U.S. Moshe’s team detected the malware being used to attack IoT and SCADA/OT devices of various types including IP cameras, routers, PLCs, HMIs and firewalls. Typically, this is the part of the story that takes us down a dark and frustrating road, but as you’ll hear, that’s not necessarily the case this time. For more information on Team82’s findings on IOCONTROL, click here. Also, just a bit of housekeeping – we’re switching the frequency of Security Breach from weekly to bi-weekly. This change will allow me to spend more time on each episode, which will translate to greater depth and expanded coverage on all the pressing topics of industrial cybersecurity. And remember, this is your podcast – let me know your thoughts and feelings on the change and anything else you’d like to see on the show. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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The Biggest Hacks of 2024 41:09

23 weeks ago41:09

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Winston Churchill famously stated that, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” His concerns about applying lessons learned to post WWII foreign policy initiatives rings just as true in the current cybersecurity climate. So, in an effort to ensure we repeat as few of 2024’s mistakes in 2025, we’re going to take a look at some of the industrial sector’s biggest exploits, and offer solutions and strategies in our ever-raging combat with the Black Hats. Watch/listen as we cover: A unique supply chain hack that came up during our conversation with Theo Zafirakos , a Cyber Risk and Information Security Expert at Fortra . The fall of 2024 brought security compromises to the front door of a number of prominent industrial enterprises, including Halliburton . In early August millions were impacted when National Public Data, a major data broker that performs background checks, reported that 2.9 billion personal records from over a million individuals in the U.S., the U.K. and Canada were accessed. Ford Motor Company was also a target, with a data breach that saw hacking groups steal 44,000 records containing personal and product information. Anna Wells, executive editor of Manufacturing.net and Manufacturing Business Technology, brought us coverage of a hack that has crippled a global beverage maker. We close out with a story from early this year describing As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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Looking Back to Move Forward 42:37

25 weeks ago42:37

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As we begin to close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, I couldn’t resist the urge to revisit some of my favorite guests from the last couple of months. While I’m grateful for everyone we’ve had on the show, and all the support we continue to receive from the industrial cybersecurity community, I felt these comments were worth another listen, with special focus being given to a handful of the most critical issues confronting our OT environments. First, we hear from Jon Taylor (1:16) at Versa , as he discusses a unique approach to patching and secure-by-design strategies that involve the development embedded micro-segmentation approaches. Next, we’ll hear from Cloud Range’s Tom Marsland (11:18) as he discusses the continued challenges presented by data silos, and innovative ways to address the shortage of cybersecurity specialists. Then we’ll turn to Baker Tilly’s Jeff Krull (19:42) as he reports on ransomware gangs and their combination of new and old tactics. And we’ll finish up with cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler (29:40) as he discusses some of the ongoing challenges about addressing persistent vulnerabilities. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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AI Is Exposing Your Most Vulnerable Attack Surface 35:48

25 weeks ago35:48

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According to Fortinet’s 2024 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report, 43 percent of those surveyed reported a loss of business critical data or intellectual property so far in 2024– a number this is up nearly 10 percent from last year. And we all know what happens with this hijacked data. Per the World Economic Forum’s May 2024 white paper, the number of ransomware attacks on industrial infrastructure doubled in 2023, boosting ransomware to the leading concern for manufacturers, with 40 percent citing it as their top issue. While that may not surprise you, this might - due to the many challenges we’ve discussed here on Security Breach , the industrial sector now accounts for 71 percent of all ransomware attacks. Our data is valuable and the hackers know it. To offer some perspective on protecting this data, we sat down with Karthik Krishnan, CEO of Concentric.ai – a leading provider of data security posture management solutions. Watch/listen as he provides insight on: Prioritizing and limiting data access to lessen the blast radius. How data, especially customer data, is essentially the "new oil." Reversing your mindset to think about "data out" instead of "user in". The generative AI advancements that continue to be made, and how they're producing more complex phishing and ransomware attacks. Why it has become easier for hackers to get a foothold on your network. The best ways to shore up your weakest security link - employees. How it all starts with data discovery and visualization, then prioritization. A look at the money involved with remediation and response costs versus proper planning and defense prep. As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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Minimizing Hacks by Focusing on Uptime 39:43

28 weeks ago39:43

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Next to artificial intelligence, one of the biggest buzz terms in industrial cybersecurity right now might be SBOM, or software bill of materials. The term generates equal parts concern and eye roll as those entrusted with enterprise defense look to ensure that there are no embedded vulnerabilities amongst the data platforms they are both sourcing and utilizing within their offerings. Perhaps most frustrating is having to essentially reverse engineer a number of established products in order to quell security concerns. However, as frustrating as these efforts might be, the growing number of zero day hacks emanating from embedded security vulnerabilities will only continue to grow as we look to embed greater levels of sensor, software and AI-driven functionality. In this episode we hear from Marcellus Buchheit, President and CEO of Wibu-Systems USA, a leading provider of security solutions for embedded data and intellectual property. Watch/listen as we discuss: How vulnerabilities and risks need to be assessed beyond their expense to focus on updates, reconfigurations and the growing number of OT connection points. The need for SOPs that make it easier to assimilate cybersecurity into OT processes. Ways to more safely update the growing number of devices on the plant floor. Protecting IP and, more specifically, the software coding associated with it. The impact AI continues to have on increasing the sophistication of hacking attempts. Why all hacks are "highly preventable." The role of quantum computing and the steps to take in preparing for "Q Day". As a go-to podcast for our listeners, we want to help you align your brand with our expertise. By sponsoring our podcast, your brand will build trust, and your message will stand out to an audience searching for tools to assist their cybersecurity efforts. Click Here to Become a Sponsor. Promoguy Talk Pills Agency in Amsterdam dives into topics like Tech, AI, digital marketing, and more drama... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net , IEN.com or MBTmag.com . You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. If you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach , you can reach me at jeff@ien.com .…

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What Cybersecurity Can Learn from Tom Brady 54:34

29 weeks ago54:34