Podcasts by Cyber Security Grey Beard®

S3S3 Infosec Inspire Conference: Working with HR, L&D to drive training results from 2021-11-10T09:00

Fireside chat with Garrettson Blight, Principal at Booz Allen Hamilton led  by Kate Rodgers, Director of Brand at Infosec virtually on October 19, 2021.  We discussed learning and development op...

S3E10 Cyber Security Attacks in the News from 2021-10-06T09:00

In this episode I talk about high profile cyber-attacks in the Spring and Summer of 2021.  I’ll review who was attacked, what the attack involved, it’s impact, the aftermath, and how it affected...

S3E9 Cyber Security Incident Response Planning from 2021-09-29T09:00

In this episode I talk about incident response plans, what they are, why they are important and how to create one.  NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology has a fabulous docume...

S3E8 Cyber Security Stories - Real World Examples from 2021-09-22T09:00

In this episode I talk about real situations I’ve experienced.  I won’t name companies, only industry and relative geography so as not to expose any entities.  Some of these are more egregious t...

S3E7 Interviewing and Presenting as a Cyber Security Professional from 2021-09-15T09:00

While this podcast focuses on cyber security professionals, this episode provides general and wide-ranging interviewing and presentation tips.  The discussion goes into detail about how and why ...

S3S2 Business and Emotional Skills for Tomorrow's CISO - Live at the MSS LA 2021 from 2021-09-08T09:00

Audio recording of session at MSS Forum LA on June 30th, 2021.  Group discussion lead by Phelim Rowe of CTG Intelligence.  We review the top "post holder" and go into depth around who ...

S3S1 Conversation with a Cyber Security Early Professional from 2021-09-01T09:00

In this special episode I'm sharing a real-world conversation I had with an early professional at my company.  This individual worked for a couple of years in the healthcare field as an adm...

S3E6 Cyber Security Certifications from 2021-08-25T09:00

Discussion on cyber security certifications.  Which make sense.  Where to focus.  How to proceed.  I cover certifications from GIAC, ISC2, ISACA, EC-Council, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, CompTIA, ...

S3E5 Cyber Security Grey Beard Information Security Book Reviews from 2021-08-18T09:00

Book reviews of four cyber security books published between 2019-2020. Dark Mirror: Edward Snowden and the American Surveillance State by Barton Gellman 2020, The Hacker and The State by Ben Buc...

S3E4 Cyber Security Grey Beard Financial Guidance from 2021-08-11T09:00

Financial guidance based on my 30 years’ experience, economic degree, financial education, and wonderful direction from my father, a 40+ year professional financial advisor.  I veer away from my...

S3E3 - Own Your Cyber Security Career from 2021-08-04T09:00

Advice and examples on how to own your career.  While I focus on cyber security, these tips are valid for any profession.  I give examples of my past as well as situations friends have experienc...

S3E2 - What to Focus on at Work and Where to Steer Your Cyber Security Career from 2021-07-28T09:00

What jobs are out there, what jobs interest you and/or fit best with your desires, abilities, and preferences.  I talk about  eight (8) practices, over a dozen jobs, and 12 markets/industries, f...

S3E1 - About the Upcoming Cyber Security Grey Beard Season from 2021-07-21T09:00

Herein I talk about where I've been for the past 8 months, what's been going on, and what this season entails.  I go over 7 specific topics I will cover and ask the audience for input ...

S2S4 Remote Working in a Distributed Business Environment from 2021-02-17T09:00

How are businesses, with focus on managed security service providers, dealing with remote working in a distributed work environment?  This recording comes from a half hour panel discussion on th...

S2S3 Cyber Security Grey Beard's Professional Journey and Jobs for Students and Early Professionals from 2021-02-03T15:00

Discussion around my professional journey with ties into what cyber security jobs exist for students and early professionals.  I talk about specific jobs including network operations, security o...

S2S2 Business Leadership and Cyber Security Integration from 2020-11-25T09:00

45 minute presentation delivered to the Long Island ISC2 chapter on October 20, 2020.  I created this content for IIA/ISACA Chicago and launched for ISC2 as the content has wide appeal throughou...

S2E10 Cyber Security Offensive Tools from 2020-10-28T09:00

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!  I DO NOT CONDONE OR ENDORSE USING THIS INFORMATION FOR ILLEGAL OR NEFARIOUS PURPOSES.

Herein I provide key offensive testing to...

S2E9 Cyber Security Offensive Actions from 2020-10-21T09:00

NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY!  I DO NOT CONDONE OR ENDORSE USING THIS INFORMATION FOR ILLEGAL OR NEFARIOUS PURPOSES.

 Ethical hacking discussion on offensive act...

S2S1 Interview by Chris Seinko, Host of Cyber Work Podcast from 2020-10-14T09:00

Interview on my background and journey along with discussion on the cyber security profession.  Chris Seinko of Cyber Work hosts the Infosec Institute cyber security podcast and we discuss how t...

S2E8 Cyber Security Greybeardians Questions Answered from 2020-10-07T09:00

Episode responding to Greybeardian questions.  I’ve heard from a number of listeners and want to share their experiences along with my suggestions and recommendations to their common situations....

S2E7 Cyber Security Defensive Actions from 2020-09-30T09:00

Discussion surrounding critical defensive actions all information security users must utilize.  I talk about managing and maintaining personal devices and how this directly relates to profession...

S2E6 Cyber Security Defensive Tools from 2020-09-23T09:00

Tools and recommendations to enhance personal and understand corporate cyber security defense.  I go over endpoint protection including anti-virus, anti-spyware, and anti-malware discussing how ...

S2E5 Cyber Security Threats in Remote Work and School Environments from 2020-09-16T09:00

Today's remote work and school environments enhance cyber security risks.  I discuss real attacks and technologies now bypassed due to work at home policies.  With so many new devices, and ...

S2E4 Cyber Security Governance and Compliance from 2020-09-09T09:00

Discussion around cyber security governance and compliance.  What they are, the professions that perform these roles and what they do and how they differ.  I go over key regulations including SO...

S2E3 Cyber Security and Privacy from 2020-09-01T09:00

Detailed talk around cyber security and privacy.  I provide examples around IOT devices such as RING and Echo as well as GPS, social media and other areas involving privacy today.  I give real w...

S2E2 Cyber Security Trends from 2020-08-25T15:00

Discussion around a handful of key cyber security trends including IOT/IOMT, AI/ML, Mobile, Social Engineering and Threat Hunting.  Back to the roots of Cyber Security Grey Beard, I take 13 minu...

S2E1 Pep Talk from 2020-07-28T11:00

With the dreariness of the world today between COVID-19, riots, lock downs, and increased crime in certain areas, I thought it would be nice to have a positive pep talk for my listeners.  Herein...

S1E11 Layoffs and the Job Hunt from 2020-03-27T14:00

Times are tough and layoffs are imminent.  Here I talk about my experiences getting laid off and having to lay off employees (friends).  I spend a substantial amount of time discussing signs to ...

S1E10 Life is a Journey from 2020-03-05T12:00

Many people want it all right now.  Life is a journey, both personally and professionally.  This 10-minute podcast discusses that it's okay to be where you are and finding happiness along t...

S1S1 Proactive Defense in Lieu of a Panicked Response from 2019-10-30T18:00

A replay of the presentation I delivered on October 29,2019, at the Swissotel in Chicago, IL for the IIA/ISACA 6th Annual Cyber Security and Hacking Conference.  The topic covers a handful of we...

S1E9 Cyber Security: Professional Tips and Personal Growth from 2019-10-10T13:00

A serious conversation about the difficulty of being 18-27 and that finding a path is hard.  You are not alone.  I talk about the "fog of war," what it is and how it impacts life, busi...

S1E8 Cyber Security Projects, Deployments, Infrastructure and Architecture from 2019-10-03T12:00

Details on the complexity of cyber security projects including talks about cloud, on-premise and hybrid deployments.  Examples of basic to complex real-world cyber security implementations.  Dis...

S1E7 Cyber Security Job Technologies: WAF, IAM, Forensics, IDS/IPS from 2019-09-16T14:00

Cyber Security Job information for students, early professionals, and experienced staff retraining or switching roles.  Herein I cover what the following technologies are and what professionals ...

S1E6 Cyber Security Jobs: Proxy/NAT, MFA, MDM, Asset and Patch Management from 2019-08-30T11:00

Talk around key cyber security technologies.  Detailed explanations on each with job descriptions and roles helping prospects decide how and where to apply these technologies in the cyber securi...

S1E5 Cyber Security Technologies: Anti Virus, Anti Spyware, Spam Protection, Firewalls from 2019-08-23T11:00

Talk around key cyber security technologies.  Detailed explanations on each with job descriptions and roles helping prospects decide how and where to apply these technologies in the cyber securi...

S1E4 Getting Started as Cyber Security Professional from 2019-08-16T16:00

Talk explaining how to start in cyber security.  I go into detail on parts of cyber and technologies and jobs to focus on.  I give different paths depending on background and educational desire ...

S1E3 Social Media Do's and Don'ts for Cyber Security Professionals from 2019-08-06T12:00

Suggestions and examples surrounding professionalism and social media.  Discussion on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter, primarily.  Cyber Security Job guidance for students, early profe...

S1E2 Job Hunting for Cyber Security Professionals from 2019-07-30T12:00

Tips, tricks, suggestions and ideas on how to find a job as quickly as possible.  Sites to visit, methods to find a job and suggestions on how to make job hunting easier.  Cyber Security Job gui...

S1E1 How to Grow as a Cyber Security Analyst from 2019-07-26T10:00

Response to cyber security analyst starting a new role and wanting advice on how to gain the trust and respect of his boss and colleagues.  Discuss ways to learn, grow and share successes with h...

S1E1 How to Grow as a Cyber Security Analyst from 2019-07-26T10:00

Response to cyber security analyst starting a new role and wanting advice on how to gain the trust and respect of his boss and colleagues.  Discuss ways to learn, grow and share successes with h...