Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Cyber Liability, Cybersecurity, Did You Know That?, James Mottola, Sean O'Rourke
The United States Secret Service was established in 1865 to combat counterfeiting. In 1901, the agency was charged with protecting America’s political leaders, their families, and visiting heads of state or government.
2021:16
James Mottola is a frequent collaborator of mine on the Everything Cyber playlist, as well as other engagements revolving around cybersecurity and cyber liability. What some of you may not know is that Jim spent 20+ years in the United States Secret Service. That’s where he was indoctrinated into the world of cyber.
We’re taking this episode of Did You Know That? to explore Jim’s time with the Secret Service, talk about the agency’s mission, and discuss how it prepared him for the work he does today. While Jim doesn’t reveal any agency secrets, you will get a better idea of how it’s disparate mandates are handled and why there is intense competition among all government agencies.
You can learn more about Jim and his current job by visiting the sites below:
Porzio Compliance Services: https://porziocomplianceservices.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesmottola/
Music: “Come Get Yours – Instrumental” by Bunker Buster via Artlist
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Cyber Insurance, Cyber Resiliency, Cybersecurity, Did You Know That?, Indulge Your Curiosity, Judy Selby, Sean O'Rourke, You Tube Channel
“Rather than fearing or ignoring cyberattacks, do ensure your cyber resilience to them.” Stephane Nappo
Episode 2021:13
In a few decades, historians will write tomes explaining how the world evolved into its current state based on the 366 days that made up the year 2020. Among the explanations will be lessons learned during the intervening years and the mistakes repeated. Those in the technology arena don’t have the luxury of learning lessons over time or of repeated mistakes.
The next guest on Did You Know That? knows the perils of technology, but she’s more interested in how companies protect themselves from those perils. Judy Selby is an attorney, with a specialty in cyber insurance (a subject with which I’m familiar). Our conversation is about how businesses prepare for the inevitable cyber event and how they can thrive after being hit. This is a must watch/listen.
Find out more about Judy and her expertise via the links below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyselby/
Hinshaw website: https://www.hinshawlaw.com/professionals-judith-selby.html
Music: “Caution” by Skrxlla via Artlist
Filed under: Combs & Company, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Sean ORourke | Tags: Combs & Company, Cybersecurity, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Sean O'Rourke, Traci Carnes
Host: Sean O’Rourke
Guest: Traci Carnes
Title: Are Your Confident In Your Cybersecurity?
“The hacker didn’t succeed through sophistication. Rather he poked at obvious places, trying to enter through unlocked doors. Persistence, not wizardry, let him through.” Clifford Stoll, “The Cuckoo’s Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage”
“The Cuckoo’s Egg” was published in 1989; I first read it in 1995. You know what’s amazing/annoying/frustrating/unsurprising? Not much has changed in the intervening 30+ years when it comes to hacking. Sure, the systems and tools have gotten more sophisticated, but persistence and unlocked doors remain the key hallmarks of most hacks.
Cybersecurity, especially for small- and mid-sized businesses, remains a hazy priority that seems to fall down the to-do list every time a company runs out of coffee or snacks. That’s just playing with gasoline and matches, and my next guest on Did You Know That? knows this firsthand. Traci Carnes has worn many a technology hat in her career, so she’s seen cybersecurity from all sides. Her thoughts and processes should inspire businesses to take a more proactive approach to minimizing the damage from a cyber event. Remember, it’s not if but when you’ll experience one.
Want to learn more about Traci and her extensive background? Check out her LinkedIn profile.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracicarnes/
Music: “Broken Radios” by Stanley Gurvich via Artlist
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