The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, just issued version 2.0 of its Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), which emphasizes supply chain risk management and puts the C-Suite at the heart of cybersecurity management activities with the new “Govern” function. Today’s guest, Cy Sturdivant, cybersecurity expert, certified information systems auditor and director at FORVIS Consulting, will help us get a handle on the important changes and their impact on businesses. The NIST CSF 2.0 signals big shifts in cybersecurity, so you’ll want to stick around and learn what it means for you ..read more

Let’s imagine you have simple lock on your front door. Something a burglar or vandal could easily pick, gaining unrestricted access to your residence. Fearful of the potential loss you add a deadbolt lock to the door, making it much more difficult to enter. In cybersecurity, there’s a similar strategy called Zero Trust microsegmentation. Today’s guest, Bria Haugli, cybersecurity expert and CEO of SideChannel, explains how Zero Trust microsegmentation can reinforce managed detection and response (MDR) initiatives by enabling tighter access control. And more importantly, by containing the damage ..read more

When it comes to cybersecurity, most businesses focus on prevention and detection. That sounds reasonable, but today’s guest – a former CIA hacker, presidential cybersecurity commissioner and Air Force Cyber Wingman argues that approach is too little, too late – literally! Businesses are compromised on average 27 months before detection! Instead of waiting for the inevitable breach, he advocates a proactive approach designed to stay one step ahead of your adversary. Tune in for this engaging discussion with cybersecurity expert, author and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Eric Cole, as we talk about h ..read more

In a world where cyber threats are now omnipresent, there’s no escape. Cyber victims come in all shapes and sizes – from the enterprise multi-billion-dollar companies to small and medium businesses, and even down to the individual user. Anyone online is vulnerable if they connected to the world wide web, which includes our youth. Our very impressionable kids who love to click. Today, our guest on Cybersecurity Simplified is Amber DeVilbiss, a cyber queen who has a special place in her heart for educating kids and women. She uses her platform as a cybersecurity practitioner and influencer to re ..read more

Breaking News: MGM and Caesar’s are two U.S. casino giants breached in a cyberattack costing them millions of dollars a day. What can you learn from the social engineered cyberattack? How can you prevent your business from becoming the next victim? In this 15-minute episode, co-hosts David Barton and Susanna Song leave you with practical steps in creating a layered defense strategy. Learn how to stop ransomware attacks with one click:  https://www.highwirenetworks.com/how-to-stop-ransomware-attacks-with-one-click/ To get more cybersecurity news from High Wire Networks, visit: https://www ..read more

Cybersecurity threats make news headlines daily. It’s hard to keep up – unless it’s your job like it’s ours at High Wire Networks. Our team meets daily to review the top cybersecurity news headlines. Today, we’re giving a sneak peek into our daily news briefing. Stay tuned as we discuss some of the most high-profile cyberthreats happening today, along with how to protect against them.  To get more cybersecurity news from High Wire Networks, visit:  https://www.highwirenetworks.com/news-events/  To learn more about the Cybersecurity Simplified Podcast and to browse previous episo ..read more

ChatGPT is the talk of the town, dominating tech conversations around the world. But like any AI-powered tool, it brings with it the good, the bad and the ugly. Is ChatGPT a blessing or a threat? A boon for business or the bane of our existence? A cybersecurity tool or a hacker’s weapon?   The guest on today’s podcast is Aaron Martin, Overwatch Senior Security Architect. Aaron has many years of experience as a software architect and security analyst and is here to share his insights and predictions about ChatGPT’s impact on cybersecurity. Stay tuned as we talk to Aaron about the ultimate ..read more

The adoption of connected devices in medical practices and hospitals is rising quickly, improving operational efficiencies but also exposing your network to viruses and other threats.  Our guest is Debe Gash, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer for Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, Missouri.  Debe has a long history in health care IT management and consulting and is very familiar with the digital transformation taking place in medical practices along with the risk of cyber infections that comes with it.  Stay tuned as we talk to Debe about the security chall ..read more

Since the beginnings of computer networking technology, inventing new and better ways to secure networks has been vital to their use in the marketplace. From government applications to commercial, network security has been essential to protect these entities from lost or stolen data, networks being held hostage, etc. In today’s landscape, attacks are nearly an inevitability and even more so than in decades past. So, knowing how important it is to the functions of our society, what’s next for network security? Who better to ask than the expert who’s helped define the space since 1985? In this p ..read more

Cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions are critical … but a successful cybersecurity strategy needs a more holistic approach.  To fully operationalize cybersecurity, your organization – your people – must embrace best practices to address advanced and evolving cyberthreats.  Today on Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss why cybersecurity is as much a mindset as a toolset. Stay tuned to hear from our special guest - none other than High Wire Networks’ own CEO, Mark Porter.      Want to learn more about Managed Cybersecurity?   >>https://www.highwirenetworks ..read more