Collaboration and information sharing in the field of cyber threat intelligence have historically been challenging, with organizations often reluctant to share information. Improvements have been made in recent years, with a shift towards more effective collaboration and information sharing among government agencies and private sector organizations. The context of threat intelligence is crucial, as attackers constantly adapt and change their tactics, techniques, and protocols (TTPs). Effective usage of threat intelligence requires a combination of different intelligence sources, curating the ..read more

In this episode of the Big Phish Adventures in Phish podcast, Heath Taylor, an accomplished information security professional, shares his path into cybersecurity. His introduction into security occurred during his time in the United States Navy, where he worked in cryptography. Transitioning to the private sector, he realized his true passion was in aligning security with an organization's mission and business goals, particularly in collaborating with leadership. So, how can the delicate balance between fortifying organizational security and advancing business objectives be achieved, all while ..read more

Investing in people is often one of the most valuable investments a business can make, but how? Gina Plytas, founder of Pearls of Wisdom Consulting, shares how important retaining exceptional talent is, and often the key to achieving this lies in investing in their personal growth and well-being. With an impressive 25-year corporate career in Talent Development, Knowledge, and Learning within the financial services sector, she made a bold decision to follow her passion and become a Mindset and Peak-Performance Coach. Emphasizing the boundless opportunities available in the tech industry today ..read more

Today there is a real need for people to feel trust, affinity and connection to their colleagues. But how can technology help make that happen - especially in a world in which workforces are highly distributed? Mariel Davis, Cofounder of Spokn, is a self-proclaimed challenge junkie - always thinking differently in solving them. It's what lead her to the Middle East in college to study Arabic, and to Y Combinator to accelerate the growth and evolution of Spokn. Today, it's a platform that while powered by technology, it provides employees with tools to connect each other and ultimately build tr ..read more

What does Information Technology and Photojournalism have in common? Christy Prosser. An experienced technologist, she has spent more than 30 years in the education industry holding various roles across IT in schools From Technology Coordinator, to Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer - and a lot in between. As a life-long learner in technology with a sense for adventure she has become a a recognized photographer capturing even famous people and events around the world from The Royal Family to The Iditarod. How can curiosity drive success and growth in technology and life? Listen to ..read more

There are a lot of challenges in the tech industry, and often there are hurdles that don't allow for forward movement as quickly as one might like. But the industry also provides significant opportunity for growth. With a love for interactions, people and storytelling - Ashley Ladd is passionate about the work she does, believing that passion can help lead to success. As the Director of Diversity, Inclusion & Social Impact at Snyk, a developer security platform empowering organizations to develop fast and stay secure - Ashley leads the company's global Diversity, Inclusion & Social Imp ..read more

There’s usually more than one way to solve a problem, but which one is the right one? Sometimes you have to fail to find out. Cody Baker, a Senior Incident Responder at AIG, interest in technology began as a kid playing video games. But before he began a career in cybersecurity he joined the Army, once holding the responsibility of standing guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After serving, he transitioned to various roles in information technology and security, including working with the FBI. Always a team player with a strong growth and inventive mindset - Baker approaches his work wit ..read more

The number of women in cybersecurity over the last two decades has grown, but there was a time when being a female in cyber in the UK meant you were the only one in the room. For Niamh Muldoon, the Chief Information Security Officer at Fenergo, it was a reality at the beginning of her career. Starting in Fashion Design but finding a passion for cybersecurity Muldoon took the CISSP and never looked back. While her career spans across multiple industries including finance, SaaS and cloud - working with many globally recognised brands.Today she is responsible for the Enterprise Information Securi ..read more

How does one go from being an Anonymous and LulzSec hacker to Director of Research at Alacrinet, where he works with clients to assist them in maturing their security program and strengthening their security posture? Hector Monsegur, known by the pseudonym Sabu in his hacktivist days in the early 2000's, infiltrated or compromised the systems of governments around the world before eventually being caught by the FBI. More specifically Special Agent Chris Tarbell. Today, he hosts a podcast called Hacker and the Fed with Tarbell. And at Alacrinet, Monsegur uses his unique expertise to provide cli ..read more

Traditionally, people have rarely gone to school for cybersecurity. Yet it's an industry that impacts every facet of the world, and its importance is growing by the minute. Within it, you can "fight the bad guys and make the world a better place in some way," says Maggie Macalpine. MacAlpine, a Cyber Engagement Lead at the Center for Threat-Informed Defense at MITRE Engenuity, was an english major who has found a passion for bridging knowledge gaps across cybersecurity. In an industry where jargon itself can cause confusion and miscommunication, she has found a niche in translating engineering ..read more