Podcasts by Data @ Rest

D@R 06x05 - UNC CAUSE 2022 - Open Doors, Zero Trust from 2023-08-10T20:32

Recorded in front of a live audience at UNC CAUSE in October, 2022!

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D@R 06x04 - Incident Handling Revisited (COBRAAAAAAAAAA!) from 2023-08-10T20:24

Charlie and Michael are joined by Drew Trumbull, Incident Handling Team Lead for UNC Chapel Hill's Information Security Office, to talk about the latest threats we see and what folks should do i...

D@R 06x03 - Privacy, Policy, and Privacy Policies from 2023-04-20T12:10

Security and privacy are often mentioned hand-in-hand in our industry, but they're actually very different fields with different considerations and concerns--and the policies applying to one are...

D@R 06x02 - Communicating with Students&Young Users from 2023-04-20T12:05

Charlie and Michael have discussed communicating security risks and strategies to older users and at-risk users, but what about students and younger users? We welcome guests Lila Davidson and Lo...

D@R 06x01 - Security Vendors&You from 2023-04-20T12:00

Anyone who works in information security knows that we, perhaps more than any other IT sector, are reliant on a forest of vendors, each promising the moon and often duplicating others' capabilit...

Data at Rest 05x07 - Episode X for Season Five from 2022-05-13T20:54:45

Charlie and Michael share a couple of updates and discuss the history--and future--of the show. See y'all in the fall!

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Data at Rest 05x06 - Blockchain from 2022-05-13T20:49:47

Charlie and Michael discuss what "blockchain" means, its slightly mysterious history, its best-known applications, and their unfiltered opinions on the anciliary effects of some uses of this oth...

Data at Rest 05x05 - A Security Refresher from 2022-05-13T20:47:03

Charlie and Michael take a conversational look at a few fundamentals of security it never hurts to revisit and review.

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Data at Rest 05x04 - Scam Trends from 2022-05-13T20:35:59

Online and phone-based scams are everywhere. Do you keep getting phone calls about your car's extended warranty? Do you get text messages offering to buy your house? Or did a seller in an online...

Data at Rest 05x03 - Election Security from 2022-05-13T20:26:34

There's been a lot of talk about election security for nearly two years now, most of it rife with conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation. But what are the real risks to elections, ...

Data at Rest 05x02 - Mobile Security with Jared Perdue from 2022-05-13T20:10:22

Mobile Security is an evergreen concern and it only gets bigger and more mystifying. Charlie and Michael welcome back unofficial co-host Jared Perdue to discuss wireless and mobile security now ...

Data at Rest 05x01 - Twitter Bots from 2022-05-13T20:00:19

Social media can feel like a nonstop shouting match. But what if you found out half the screaming voices aren't even real people but are, in fact, bots designed to make you feel alienated, angry...

Data at Rest 04x05 - Beyond Zoom - Security Outreach - UNC CAUSE 2020 from 2021-03-26T11:20

Join Charlie and Michael as they present to UNC CAUSE 2020 about ways to create meaningful connections and continue to develop user awareness in an era of teleconferencing and telecommuting.

Data at Rest 04x04 - Beyond BYOD - InfoSeCon 2020 from 2021-03-26T11:15

Listen in as Charlie and Michael present at InfoSeCon 2020 on what to consider when relocating a workforce en masse and then get left without adult supervision for the last few minutes of the pa...

Data at Rest 04x03 - SCADA Systems from 2021-03-26T11:10

SCADA systems are the computers that control industrial systems in the real world. That may sound like a dry topic, but it's chock full of risk and fascinating stories, some of them ripped from ...

Data at Rest 04x02 - Security Concerns for Vulnerable Users from 2021-03-26T11:05

Many of us have people in our lives who may be particularly vulnerable to information security risks. How do we help those folks stay safer online, avoid scams, and otherwise protect themselves?...

Data at Rest 04x01 - Free&Open-Source Software from 2021-03-26T11:00

Free and Open-Source Software is popular, but are they secure? The answer is: yes, maybe. Join Charlie, Michael, and Casey as we discuss how to navigate participating in the innovation ...

Data at Rest 02x11 - Zoomisode 3 - Intellivision - Secure Design - and Looking Forward to the Future from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the middle of a global pandemic, we take a break from our usual more somber topics of disaster scams and hostile actions on the Internet and take a look at something fun: the Intellivision Amico...

DaR 03x02020 - End of Year Special from 2021-01-29T18:43:06

Join us as we discuss 2020: A Year That Existed!

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Data at Rest 03x08: Shadow IT from 2020-10-09T11:14

Our second request of the season! Close out Season Three with Charlie and Michael as they discuss the concept of "shadow IT," the dangers it presents, and why there's that saying about a road pa...

Data at Rest 03x07: Book Club - The Unicorn Project from 2020-10-09T11:12

A panel of folks from across the University discuss Gene Kim's The Unicorn Project.

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Data at Rest 03x06: Network Security from 2020-10-09T11:10

Michael goes down the rabbit hole of the history of modern networks and network security, and Charlie and Michael discuss different network-based attacks and how to defend against them. 

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Data at Rest 03x05: What Does an Information Security Office Do? from 2020-10-09T11:08

Charlie and Michael are joined by three of their colleagues - Tiffany, Glenn, and Drew - to talk about the different roles in UNC Chapel Hill's Information Security Office and how those roles in...

Data at Rest 03x04: HOPE 2020 - Be Kind to the N00bz from 2020-10-09T11:06

Charlie and Michael had the honor of presenting a talk at the Hackers on Planet Earth 2020 conference. This one's on how to welcome new folks into the information security industry and some spec...

Data at Rest 03x03: Foreign Influence from 2020-10-09T11:04

Charlie and Michael are joined by Dennis Schmidt, UNC Chapel Hill's Chief Information Security Officer, to discuss foreign influence, intellectual property, and how to safeguard the University's...

Data at Rest 03x02: Cloud Security from 2020-10-09T11:02

Charlie and Michael talk to our office's resident members of CLOUD FORCE(!) about cloud security.

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Data at Rest 03x01: Biometrics from 2020-10-09T11:00

Our colleague and listener Mark requested we cover Biometrics, and Michael loved reading up on this topic! Join in while Michael meanders down the twisting road of the history of trying to use p...

Data at Rest 02x0X02 - Zoomisode X from 2020-06-17T19:02:32

Charlie and Michael wrap up the "Zoomisode" mini-season with an Episode X all about what's coming in Season 3!

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Data at Rest 02x10 - Zoomisode 2 - Disaster Scams from 2020-03-30T18:53:47

Scam emails playing on COVID-19 concerns to steal charitable donations, relief payments, or your credentials: they're happening, and are simply the most recent example in the long history of wha...

Data at Rest 02x09 - Zoomisode 1 - Securely Working from Home from 2020-03-17T21:43:32

Join us for a quick, straightforward discussion of simple steps you can take to reduce risk if you're one of the many people now working from home - and perhaps doing so for the first time.

Data at Rest 02x08: Episode X-2 from 2020-03-11T13:08

Charlie and Michael recap and revisit the season and a couple of follow-up items, then preview Season Three!

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Data at Rest 02x07: Leadership and Decision-Making in Information Security from 2020-03-11T13:07

Charlie and Michael are joined by Dennis Schmidt, UNC Chief Information Security Officer, and David Alexander, Shaw University Chief Information Officer, to discuss how decisions are made to bal...

Data at Rest 02x06: Traveling Safely With Technology from 2020-03-11T13:06

Jared Perdue joins Charlie and Michael talk about the risks to keep in mind when travelling: “burn books,” encryption concerns, and legal risks.

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Data at Rest 02x05: Gamification of Information Security from 2020-03-11T13:05

Charlie and Michael are joined by colleagues and partners from around campus - Bryan Andregg (IT Security & Systems Manager, UNC Gillings School of Public Health), Mark Ingram (IT Infrastructure...

Data at Rest 02x04: Project Management from 2020-03-11T13:04

Data at Rest 02x04: Project Management

Brenda Carpen, MBA PMP, IT Project Manager for ITS Infrastructure & Operations, joins Charlie and Michael to discuss the history of project manageme...

Data at Rest 02x03: Disinformation from 2020-03-11T13:03

Data at Rest 02x03: Disinformation

Charlie and Michael are joined by Professor Deen Freelon of UNC’s Hussman School of Jo...

Data at Rest 02x02 - Internet of Things from 2020-03-11T13:02

Data at Rest 02x02 - Internet of Things

Charlie and Michael discuss the history of people connecting unexpected devices to the Internet, how to secure them, and what to do when your dog c...

Data at Rest 02x01 - Communications&Social Media from 2020-03-11T13:01

Data at Rest 02x01 - Communications & Social Media

Kate Hash, UNC ITS Assistant Vice Chancellor for Customer Experience and Engagement and ITS Chief of Staff, joins Charlie and Michael fo...

Data at Rest 01x09: 2019 End of Year Special from 2019-12-05T18:46:56

Data at Rest 01x09: 2019 End of Year Special

Join us for a discussion of the trends and big stories from Information Security in 2019, our predictions for 2020, and a fun history lesson o...

Data at Rest 01x08: Episode X from 2019-09-13T13:07

Data at Rest - Episode 01x08: Episode X

Welcome to the end of Season One! We give some updates on earlier episodes and topics, talk about Season Two, and get in a few laughs before signin...

Data at Rest 01x07: Popular Culture! from 2019-09-13T13:06

Data at Rest - Episode 01x07: Popular Culture

Movies and TV! How is Information Security represented in popular culture? What movies or shows or comics or books influenced us to get into ...

Data at Rest 01x06: Ethical Hacking from 2019-09-13T13:05

Data at Rest - Episode 01x06: Ethical Hacking

Is there such a thing as "ethical hacking"? What does it mean? How can you gain the benefits of it, and what should you keep in mind if you e...

Data at Rest 01x05: Working in Information Security from 2019-09-13T13:04

Data at Rest - Episode 01x05: Working in Information Security

How did we get started in Information Security? If you're in Information Security, what certifications are good to advance yo...

Data at Rest 01x04: Perimeter Security from 2019-09-13T13:03

Data at Rest - Episode 01x04: Perimeter Security

What is the "perimeter" of your network, and how has the definition of that concept changed over time? Also: the history of several physic...

Data at Rest 01x03: Threat Detection from 2019-09-13T13:02

Data at Rest - Episode 01x03: Threat Detection

What is a threat? What is an exploit? Plus: the history and evolution of how we think about "insider" threats versus "outsider" threats.

Data at Rest 01x02: Endpoint Protection from 2019-09-13T13:01

Data at Rest - Episode 01x02: Endpoint Protection

What is a virus? Is there a difference between a virus and "malware"? And what can you do to protect your systems and your data? Join us ...

Data at Rest 01x01: Phishing from 2019-09-13T13:00

Data at Rest - Episode 01x01: Phishing

What is Phishing? What are some other common email scams, and how can you detect them? And did anyone ever free that Spanish prisoner? Join us for a...

Data at Rest 01x00: Welcome&Introductions from 2019-09-06T16:39:06

Welcome to Episode Zero of Data at Rest, an information security podcast intended to present accessible, informed discussions of various topics in computer, network, and information security. If...