Featuring the esteemed crypto early adopters and tech thought leaders Josh McIntyre and Brooks Clifford — this episode covers what is crypto, where does it fit in the financial ecosystem, how to spot and avoid common crypto scams, the pros and

Abstract Forward Podcast #10: CISO Risk Management and Threat Modeling Best Practices with Donald Malloy and Nathaniel Engelsen!

Nov 1st, 2020 1h 24m

Featuring the esteemed technology and risk thought leaders Donald Malloy and Nathaniel Engelsen — this episode covers threat modeling methodologies STRIDE, Attack Tree, VAST, and PASTA. Specifically, how to apply them with limited budgets. It a

Abstract Forward Podcast #9: COVID-19 Cyber Defense Working Remote with Mamady Konneh and Chip Harris!

Apr 24th, 2020 1h 29m

In a dynamic conversation with two thought-leading guests, Mamady Konneh and Chip Harris — this episode covers how to stay cyber defended while working remotely because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We review our article published by the ISSA Journ

Abstract Forward Podcast #8: IAM, Self Care, and Defense In Depth with Chris Roberts!

Jul 3rd, 2019 53m 15s

In this episode, we cover IAM best practices, the BrrCon mission, self-care amid fire drills, creativity in security, IOT security considerations, the MITRE ATT&CK framework, hr participation in cyber geek culture, and social media (disinformat

Abstract Forward Podcast #7: 10 Things IT Executives Must Know About Cyber Insurance!

Apr 23rd, 2019 1h 23m

In this episode, we are joined by two senior cyber liability risk thought leaders, Greg Coon and Tim Olish, having a lively discussion on the 10 Things IT Executives Must Know About Cyber Insurance! Some of which includes business context and d

Abstract Forward Podcast #6: Innovation Tips For Product Design and Cyber Security with Grant Wood.

Feb 3rd, 2019 1h 3m

In this episode, we are joined by Grant Wood of KNotion Labs. Wood is a stand-out advanced innovation visionary, hands-on innovator, with direct experience delivering class-beating and world-first products for Fortune 500 and startup clients al

Abstract Forward Podcast #5: Change & Project Management Tips With Susanne Madsen.

Dec 1st, 2018 54m 1s

In this episode, we have a deep conversation about the project management leadership, John Kotter’s 8 step change management model, team dynamics, change management planning and communication, the impact of company culture on change, using vuln

Abstract Forward Podcast #4: Network Scanning Tips With Chip Harris.

Oct 15th, 2018 41m 32s

In this episode, we have a deep conversation with CISO Consultant Chip Harris. We start with an overview of network scanning, both free open source tools like OpenVAS and other more costly options like Tenable. We then talk about red teaming, i

Abstract Forward Podcast #3: HITRUST Review and Third Party Risk Mgmt. With James Redman.

Oct 15th, 2018 38m 32s

In this episode, we have a deep conversation with Sr Cyber Security, I.T. Audit, and Third Party Risk Management Consultant, James Redman. Redman helped roll out HITRUST (The Health Information Trust Alliance) policies and procedures for a larg

Abstract Forward Podcast #2: Data Breach Statistics With Jay Jacobs.

Oct 14th, 2018 26m 45s

In this episode we have a deep conversation with security data scientist Jay Jacobs concerning the reliability of breach reporting, long tail curves, future trends, and the business of ransomware. Jacobs enjoys digging into data to find the ins

Abstract Forward Podcast #1: Data Classification With Jim Danburg.

Oct 14th, 2018 34m 59s

In this episode, renowned governance, risk, and compliance critical infrastructure security and resiliency expert Jim Danburg joins us for a candid and thought-provoking conversation on data classification including a funny story doing a projec

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