Multifactor authentication (MFA) is fast becoming a requirement for a secure business network. Not only that, it's becoming a requirement for a business to qualify for the added protection of cyber insurance. WatchGuard Technologies Director of

How to Be Cyber Smart this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Oct 27th, 2021 37m 57s

Cybersecurity Awareness Month turns 18 this October 2021. And just like other 18-year olds, it's graduated from dealing with fairly straight-forward problems to facing complex issues. But National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) Interim Executiv

From Vulnerability to Execution: A Ransomware Story

Oct 13th, 2021 38m 10s

Ransomware infections have been rampant in recent months. But typically, we hear more about the aftermath then what leads to a successful attack. In this episode we get the other angle. Sophos VP of Managed Threat Operations Mat Gangwer shares

Trust No One: Exploring Zero-Trust Networks

Sep 29th, 2021 38m 22s

Zero-trust is the hot term in network security in 2021. But one reason it's so highly sought out is that many don't know exactly what it means. We called on Fortinet Senior Director of Product Marketing Peter Newton to shed some light on the s

Survey Says: Remote Work Security Ain't Easy

Sep 15th, 2021 42m 16s

Many if not most workers began working from home in March of 2020, and while the numbers have shifted since, a significant portion are still doing at least some remote work. But according to a survey, neither the remote workers or their company

Public-Private Partnership on Cyber Security Policy

Sep 1st, 2021 39m 42s

We previewed cyber security policy under President Biden at the beginning of 2021. But a lot of big things have happened in cybersecurity since then, making now seem a pretty good time to check in on where things stand. So we brought in an expe

Chaos and Friends: The One With Malware

Aug 18th, 2021 32m 12s

While ransomware has taken center stage for several months now, bad actors aren’t resting on their laurels with existing tools. Threatpost Senior Editor Tara Seals joins us to discuss a newly discovered malware, dubbed Chaos. We talk about what

Updating 2021 Cyber Threats

Aug 4th, 2021 44m 12s

Ransomware takes center stage in SonicWall's Mid-Year Update to its 2021 Cyber Threat Report. Out in late July, the report outlines just how bad the ransomware situation currently is, and Brook Chelmo joins us to take a closer look. We also dis

50th Episode Spectacular - And Headlines, Too

Jul 21st, 2021 46m 44s

We've turned 50, as in 50 episodes old, yet cybersecurity hasn't aged a day since we started. Ok, maybe that's not true. We take a look back over our half a hundred's worth of podcasts, spotlighting some top clips, and seeing where things stand

Helping Cyber Insurance Help Cyber Security

Jul 7th, 2021 37m 6s

With ransomware attacks seemingly at a fever pitch of late, the cyber insurance industry has come into stark focus as well, as some companies turn to their insurers to cover a ransom when attacked. But Cyber Research Analyst Jamie MacColl with

eXtending Network Security

Jun 23rd, 2021 41m 46s

The network perimeter basically no longer exists, and the latest security solutions need to account for the new normal. Aaron Chen and Shane Davis with Sophos join us to talk about how the network security landscape has changed just in the last

Cyber Job Training & Matchmaking, Plus Another Ransomware Roundup

Jun 9th, 2021 50m 28s

Cybersecurity jobs are there for the taking, whether for prospective students or career changers willing to train, as employers desperately search for qualified staff. Dr. Marc Rogers of Purdue University joins us to talk about the shortage of

Cyber Crime as Terrorism, Plus Ransomware Updates

May 26th, 2021 50m 23s

We're fortunate to have two excellent interviews to share on this episode of Ping. First, we discuss the op-ed Cyber Security as Counter-Terrorism: Seeking a Better Debate (https://warontherocks.com/2021/05/cyber-security-as-counter-terrorism-s

DarkSide Pipeline Cyber Attack & More News

May 12th, 2021 33m 10s

In the latest case of real world implications stemming from a cyber attack, operations of the Colonial Pipeline, supplying almost half of the gasoline to the east coast of the U.S., stopped suddenly. Why? Colonial was the victim of a ransomware

You've Got Email...Security Vulnerabilities

Apr 28th, 2021 37m 55s

While HTML email is nothing new, a recently discovered trick means a pretty wide open security flaw has been there all along, too. Security researcher, engineer, & tech columnist Ax Sharma joins us to explain how just a bit of code in the wrong

Passwords: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

Apr 14th, 2021 43m 39s

What's your password? If you can come up with just one off the top of your head for all your accounts, you're probably doing it wrong. We take a look at just how wrong some are doing passwords courtesy of a British survey (https://www.ncsc.gov.

Safe Harbor & More Cybersecurity Laws

Mar 31st, 2021 48m 13s

Cybersecurity laws are somewhat in their infancy in the U.S., but states are starting to get on board. Our guest Cynthia Brumfield, creator of the Metacurity newsletter and writer of all things cyber, tells us about states getting on board with

SonicWall's 2021 Cyber Threat Report

Mar 17th, 2021 39m 58s

The year 2020 will be remembered for many things - few positive. And another ignominious distinction has to do with cybercrime. SonicWall's 2021 Cyber Threat Report, just released on March 16, dives deep into the threat landscape to show us jus

Network Spring Cleaning

Mar 3rd, 2021 52m 36s

Spring has sprung - or at least is springing - in many areas, and a major tradition of the season is spring cleaning. And just like you decide which boxes to keep and which ones to dump from your home, your network needs a similar evaluation. H

Psychology & Cyber Crisis Response

Feb 17th, 2021 39m 37s

Employees can either be your first line of defense or your greatest cybersecurity vulnerability if they’re unprepared to deal with online threats. But what’s the best way to prepare them? We talk to Rebecca McKeown, an independent Chartered Psy

Super Bowl - and CyberSecurity - Trivia

Feb 3rd, 2021 30m 59s

February 7, 2021 marks Super Bowl LV - or 55 for those of us not well-versed in Roman numerals. And just like any other major event, there are cybersecurity implications. We explore them in a pop quiz featuring Tom Brady, the Kansas City Chiefs

Unto the Breach: Cyber Policy Under Biden

Jan 20th, 2021 39m 8s

As now President Biden enters office, his administration faces a variety of major issues, not only related to the pandemic, but also to cybersecurity and the online world. The continually developing SolarWinds supply chain attack that led to br

What to Expect When You’re Expecting Cyber Threats in 2021

Jan 6th, 2021 44m 11s

We like to look forward at Ping, even when the view isn’t always rosy. So for our first episode of 2021, we take a look at predictions by top security firms to give us an idea what to expect in network security for the coming year. After all, k

'Twas the Hack Before Christmas

Dec 16th, 2020 29m 20s

Here at Ping, we like to celebrate the holiday season by sharing stories. And since we’re in the network security business, they tend to have a bit of an unusual twist. Last year, we presented a CyberSecurity Christmas Carol (check it out here:

Predicting 2021 Cyber Threats

Dec 2nd, 2020 41m 52s

The cyber threats of this year aren't going away when the calendar flips to 2021. They'll just continue to evolve. For a primer on the online hazards you can expect next year, we welcome back WatchGuard's Marc Laliberte, who - along with his te