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Security Stories shares the tales of people within the security industry and the wider world. As technology becomes more powerful, and our digital lives expand to new reaches, security continues to remain as a fundamental framework of our society. Storytelling is how we get these powerful messages across. Keeping security at the center, we interview leaders in and out of the security industry and share their insights that shine new light to how we think and plan around risk and manage the challenges of today and tomorrow. Hosted by Tedx speaker, Cyber Security Specialist and Communications expert, Tazin Khan. Discover more at https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/securitystories.html

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In this podcast episode, Taz and Raj explore the strategies and tactics that successful businesses can use to drive innovation from within. With real-world examples of companies that have successfully implemented innovative solutions and examine the challenges that these companies faced in the process.We’ll delve into current tech trends and predictions for 2024, including but not limited to the rise of artificial intelligence, the growing complexity of security in a multi-cloud world, and the increasing convergence of networking and security. We’ll discuss how these trends shape the world of innovation and examine the implications for businesses looking to drive innovation from within.
On today's episode, Hazel is back to chat to Jeremy Maxwell, CISO of Veradigm. Veradigm is a healthcare IT company providing electronic health record systems and other solutions to a variety of medical organizations. These organizations range from small physician practices all the way up to some of the world’s largest insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Serving roughly 10,000 customers in a highly regulated industry, security is critical for Veradigm’s success. Much is at stake when it comes to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of patient information.  In this chat, Jeremy talks about his personal journey into cybersecurity and his various roles leading up to his current position as CISO. He talks in detail about incident readiness, and how his team is structured to deal with security incidents. Jeremy has been partnered with Cisco Talos Incident Response for over 6 years now, and we’ve helped the organization put various response plans and scenarios together (and test them rigorously).  Jeremy also describes a specific attack attempt that occurred at Veradigm, in which an attacker tried to gain access using spear phishing. This is a fascinating insight into the mentality of dealing with a high stakes, high pressure situation, and how the team came together to oust the attacker before anything was taken.
Cybersecurity attacks continue to rise and become more pervasive and sophisticated. Depending on the size of an organization, there may be millions or even billions of data points and signals that need to be analyzed. AI has emerged as the top defense against threats because it can "keep up with the bad guys", combing through data and providing organizations with predictive analytics to pinpoint malicious activities, calculate risk, and surface threats before they can be exploited. These solutions need the right architecture and engineering to ensure human needs are translated into understandable and trustworthy information. Hear from Shaila Shankar, SVP of SBG Engineering talk about how AI is shaping Cybersecurity and how we are engineering for the future. 
Listen to Taz dig into Cisco's Social Responsibility initiatives with Brian Tippens, Chief Social Impact Officer. In this episode, we explore the downstream impact of technology and the role that Cisco plays in creating a better world. We discuss the importance of social impact for Cisco and the responsibility they have to prioritize it in their operations and innovations. Taz and Brian delve into the challenges and opportunities for Cisco to create a positive impact, and the ways in which they can work towards a better future.
Aside from being entertained by friendly banter between the two, listen to  Chief Information Security Officer of the NFL, Tomas Maldanado and Taz take on the most common myths about cybersecurity and unpack the realities behind these bloated assumptions.
Taz  explores the importance of using simple language in the cybersecurity space and the critical role that departments outside of cybersecurity and engineering with Tom Gillis.  Everyday we are shown that communications and marketing  play in shaping messaging that reaches the market. They discuss the essential role of translators in the cybersecurity industry and how they serve as a bridge between technical experts and non-technical stakeholders. Listen in to  learn how simplifying cybersecurity language, collaborating across departments, and utilizing translators can improve your organization's cybersecurity efforts and keep you and your data safe. 
Technology has transformed our world in ways we couldn't have imagined just a few decades ago. But as we continue to rely on technology to connect, learn, and innovate, we must also consider the impact it has on our society. Taz and guest TK Keanini explore the intersection of digital sociology, responsible tech, ethics, and cybersecurity and how they shape the way we live, work, and interact with one another. From examining the social and ethical implications of new technological developments to discussing how we can create a more equitable, just, and sustainable digital future, this podcast will inspire you to think critically about the role technology plays in our lives and how we can use it to create a better world.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to advance and become more prevalent in various industries, the importance of ensuring responsible AI practices has become increasingly apparent. One crucial aspect of responsible AI is cybersecurity. Article mentioned at 23:26: https://futurism.com/delphi-ai-ethics-racistBackground topics/articles and notes: "Google's New AI Language Model Achieves Record-Breaking Performance on Language Tasks" - In this article, it's reported that Google has developed a new AI language model called Switch Transformer that has achieved record-breaking performance on a range of language tasks. The model is said to be more efficient and require less compute power than previous models, making it more accessible to researchers and developers. Some key takeaways from this news include:·       AI language models are becoming more advanced and efficient.·       Switch Transformer could help make AI language processing more accessible to researchers and developers.·       Improved language models could lead to more accurate and efficient natural language processing in a variety of applications."Microsoft acquires AI company Cognitivescale to bolster Azure cloud offering" - This news article reports that Microsoft has acquired AI company Cognitivescale to help improve its Azure cloud offering. Cognitivescale specializes in developing AI-powered solutions for enterprise customers, which could help Microsoft expand its reach in this market. Some key takeaways from this news include:·       Tech giants like Microsoft are investing heavily in AI to improve their products and services.·       AI is increasingly being used to develop enterprise solutions that can help businesses become more efficient and effective.·       The acquisition of Cognitivescale could help Microsoft compete with other cloud providers like Amazon and Google."AI System Detects Heart Failure from One Breath with 100% Accuracy" - In this news article, it's reported that researchers have developed an AI system that can detect heart failure from a single breath with 100% accuracy. The system uses a technique called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to analyze the chemicals in a person's breath and identify biomarkers that are associated with heart failure. Some key takeaways from this news include:·       AI is being used to develop more accurate and efficient diagnostic tools for medical conditions.·       The use of AI in healthcare could help improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.·       This new AI system could provide a non-invasive and accurate way to detect heart failure.
In this episode, Taz interviews Alex Wolf. Alex  is a business & tech thought-leader, investor and author; recognized as Fast Company’s Top 100 Most Creative People In Business. Alex’s effort to make big companies think critically about technology has been recognized by Apple, Snapchat, Stanford University, Fordham University, NYU and more. Her thought-leadership has been profiled in Forbes, Inc. Entrepreneur and in AfroTech as “The Woman Silicon Valley Is Too Afraid To Call A Genius”. She sold a multi-million dollar internet company she built from scratch before the age of 25. Wolf now speaks and writes to an audience of over 34,000+ entrepreneurs & investors who trust her opinion on the future of business & acquisitions.In this episode, Taz and Alex chat about Alex's path into the M&A space, what it's like to be an investor and how security plays a valuable role in her work and industry. Enjoy! Links from discussion:How to reach Alex: https://www.alexwolf.co/Alex's book, Resonate : https://www.amazon.com/Resonate-Anyone-Wants-Build-Audience/dp/198090443XJason Button episode on SS podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/926089/11802795Security Outcomes Report: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/security-outcomes-report.htmlGet the report to learn:Ways to set your cybersecurity strategy up for success by striking the right balance between risk and resilience  What CISOs and other experts are considering when building up their own security resilience How the most resilient organizations prepare for inevitable disruption and recover quickly to emerge stronger
Trigger warning - {child abuse} content filtration is a sensitive topic that covers some of the harsh realities of our world that folks on trust and security teams have to deal with on a daily basis.In this episode, Taz speaks with Yasmin Abdi, CEO and Founder of NoHack and Security engineering manager at Snap. They cover a wide range of topics from Yasmin's career trajectory, her experience on a content filtration team and her transition into entrepreneurship as a new founder.Yasmin Abdi is an experienced technical advisor on security, privacy, and data protection. She has over 5 years of experience as a software engineer and has built and managed in-house software and security solutions at Snap, Meta, and Google. Yasmin was also a founding member of Meemo, an AI-powered social finance app, which was recently acquired by Coinbase. The technologies she has built are currently being used by 100+ million daily active users worldwide.Ms. Abdi has several years of experience leading organizations, providing thought leadership, and assisting private sector clients in the areas of software engineering, security infrastructure and best practices, IT solutions, and corporate strategy consulting. Given her unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit and keen interest for information security, Yasmin founded noHack, a government contracting company focused on cyber security services and solutions. As the CEO of noHack, Ms. Abdi takes a hands-on approach to delivering high-impact solutions. Her goal is to protect her clients by providing an extra layer of all-around protection. Outside of tech, Ms. Abdi’s passion is to help bridge the gap between minority students and tech companies. Yasmin has mentored and helped over 50 students land jobs within tech.Ms. Abdi also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a focus in cyber security engineering from the University of Maryland. Here’s Yasmin, hope you enjoy.Links:https://www.nohackllc.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminyabdi/
In today’s episode you’ll hear from Joe Toscano. Joe is an award winning designer, published author, and international keynote speaker who left his role consulting for Google because he felt the industry was misusing data and that the issues needed to be addressed through innovation rather than strict regulation. Since leaving, Joe has written a book, called Automating Humanity, and has started DataGrade, both focused on increasing technology literacy and purpose-driven innovation. You may have seen Joe featured in The Social Dilemma or his TEDx Talk, “Want to work for Google? You already do,”.   Joe and Taz have been running in the same data ethics advocacy circles for some time but officially met in 2021 during their joint keynote speech alongside Brittany Kaiser at Eurpol’s annual EDEN conference. In our chat, you’ll hear about Joe’s origin story – mathmetician, turned psychology buff turned data scientist. Through his changing career one factor remained strong – data ethics. We cover his journey into data ethics advocacy, what he’s doing with his new start up DataGrade and most importantly – you’ll learn what resilience means to him.  Here’s Joe – hope you enjoy.  
In this episode, Taz interviews Jason Button, Information Security Director who manages our  Mergers & Acquisitions Cybersecurity efforts. This conversation is full of compassion, leadership insights, and brilliant gems that anyone can apply in their lives. In addition to chatting about imposter syndrome and Jason's career journey, you'll hear details about the M&A process and how to successfully go about it, no matter the size of your organization.Jason came to Cisco through the Duo acquisition, and the work that he and his team have been doing is quite interesting as they are now working with Corporate Development to assess the security threats of companies we’re looking to acquire.  More from Jason:Blog on trust and transparency in M&Ahttps://blogs.cisco.com/security/demonstrating-trust-and-transparency-in-mergers-and-acquisitionsUC Berkley study that was funded by Cisco. https://cltc.berkeley.edu/2022/10/13/moving-left-and-right-cybersecurity-processes-and-outcomes-in-ma-due-diligence%ef%bf%bc/
I’m interviewing Lena Olympio. Lena hosted a fantastic conversation about Women in Leadership. You all know how important that is to us here at Cisco and on this podcast so I wanted to share it with all of you. Lena interviewed 3 incredible leaders here at Cisco Dana, Alex and Allison (a part of our Partners Organization) - they were rightfully recognized as this year’s Women of the Channel among many other incredible humans. I was inspired by their story and inevitably became more curious about Lena's. In this episode you can expect to hear more about Lena, her career journey and how her interview with Dana, Alex and Allison truly inspired her. You’ll also hear about the different paths non-technical people can take to get into a technical role – especially women. And lastly, the biggest take away from this conversation ... you don’t have to be in a position of quote "leadership" to. lead.  I’ve included their full conversation at 32 minutes and 30 seconds at the end of my interview with Lena. I hope you are inspired and can take this energy with you into the holiday season! More on Lena:Lena Olympio is currently a Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco. She joined Cisco in November 2012 as contractor, auditing customer service phone calls and cases, and worked her way into a Global Process Manager role in March of 2015 to drive process improvement within the Cisco Commerce Workspace (CCW) customer service teams.With Cisco’s latest focus on security, Lena is excited to be working in an area that is helping drive the company’s priorities. She is perpetually learning and sharing her knowledge with others to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.More on the Women of the Channel 2022:https://unifiedguru.com/record-38-cisco-leaders-make-crns-2022-women-of-the-channel-list/Alexandra Della Serahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-della-sera/?dtid=oblgzzz000659https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/wotc2022-details.htm?w=299Dana Millerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-coop-miller/?dtid=oblgzzz000659https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/wotc2022-details.htm?w=822Alison Stahlhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonstahl/?dtid=oblgzzz000659https://www.crn.com/rankings-and-lists/wotc2022-details.htm?w=1153 
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month continues and in honor of it we interview global and industry recognized thought leader, Confidence Staveley. To name a few of her incredible accomplishments, Confidence has been recognized as Cybersecurity Woman of the Year in 2021 and 2022, she is a part of the U.S. State Department’s International Visitors Leadership Program. Not to mention she has single handedly changed the future of so many young girls as it relates to their access to technology, education and security awareness. To learn more about Confidence, you can find her on all social media platforms: Linkedin, Twitter, InstagramTo learn more about her organization, Cybersafe Foundation and to donate to their incredible cause you can visit: https://cybersafefoundation.org/donate/Additional resources:CISA Security ResourcesCisco Secure's Cyberecurity Awareness Month PageIf you’re inclined to share this episode with your community, please tag us!@Ciscosecure @techwithtaz @hazeburton #seeyourselfincyber #Ciscosecure #NCSAM
Happy National Cyber Security Awareness Month! Today's guest is Cathy Pedrayes: Author, television host and bilingual social media influencer, Cathy Pedrayes is best known as TikTok's 'Mom Friend.' She developed the reputation after sharing safety content that ranges from items she keeps in her first aid kit to how to maintain your security and privacy online.With millions of followers on TikTok, Cathy is on a mission to help her audience see themselves in cyber. Our chat covers Cathy's unique way in the security industry, her origin industry and insights into her book, The Mom Friend Guide to Everyday Safety and Security.This episode is a reminder that no matter where you are, what you do - you are entitled to feel safe online and better yet, you can get involved! We can't thank you enough for your continued support, especially during this glorious month of National Cybersecurity Awareness!If you are inclined to share this episode with your friends, please tag us and use the hashtags below:#Seeyourselfincyber #thinkbeforeyouclick #NCSAM #Ciscosecure
On today's show our guest is one of our very own - Ashlee Benge, Strategic Intelligence Lead on the Cisco Talos team. After a very informative presentation at Blackhat on "Opsec in a Post-Roe World' we wanted to dive deeper with her to learn about the impact and implications on the security industry, practitioners and the world at large. The episode covers a vast range of discussion, with the fundamental hope to inspire people to take charge of their privacy and develop agency around big decisions made by regulators. Join us for a raw, rich and very real conversation. Oh, and some exciting news underway for the podcast!To read more about this topic, take a look at Ashlee's in depth article: Our current world, health care apps and your personal data
Today's episode features a recording from a live event that we hosted on 24 August, aka Independence Day for Ukraine. Six months since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Dmytro Korzhevin, a senior threat intelligence researcher, JJ Cummings, Talos' national intelligence principal, and Ashlee Benge, a strategic intelligence lead, provided insights into their past few months of work in the region.The discussion primarily focused on the resiliency of Ukrainians, who have worked tirelessly over the years to transform their cybersecurity capabilities. Ukrainian infrastructure has largely stayed operational and, in most cases, exceeded expectations. It seems to have baffled most pundits, but for those that have spent years working in Ukraine, it’s no surprise about the levels of dedication and commitment to protecting their critical infrastructure from those that would do it harm.  The team also covered how groundwork laid years ago is paying dividends now during the war, as well as an update on the types of cyber threats we’re observing, including the deployment of the GoMet backdoor. You can watch the video version of this event on the Talos blog which is also where you can access relevant resources and articles.
Security Stories faces off, once again, against the Beers with Talos crew, to see if we can regain some dignity after our close defeat in the first game of "Would I lie to you?" This second round contains stories of betrayal, donkeys, embarrassing situations, and antics so dangerous, Hazel feels compelled to issue a "Don't try this at home kids" warning at the start.Speaking of Hazel, where is she, and why does she suddenly have a much deeper, more Americanized voice?This episode also contains a preview of what we've got going on at Black Hat. Be sure to stop by booth 1932 to see lightening talks, and chat with our crew of experts. More details can be found at https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/black-hat-usa.htmlWe hope to see you there!
Martin Lee, who leads Strategic Planning and Communications for Cisco Talos in EMEA, joins Hazel for a quick chat about the current status of hiring in cybersecurity. We discuss the industry needs are in terms of bringing more threat analysts in, what is getting in the way of hiring, and the potential solutions that we as an industry should consider.We also talk about the skills need to be nurtured within the security workforce, and how we can improve knowledge transfer.For more stories on the various paths people have taken to join the cybersecurity industry, take a look at our ebook: Diversity in cybersecurity: A mosaic of career opportunities 
Today’s episode, recorded live at RSA 2022, features a great conversation with Tomás Maldonado, NFL Chief Information Security Officer, and Brad Garnett, Director of Cisco Talos Incident Response. The dialogue is led by none other than the brilliant Tazin Khan.Taz talks to Tomás about his early life and career (“I didn’t want to be another statistic”) and how he approaches new opportunities. He talks about how he communicates his vision for a cybersecurity strategy, as well as how he ‘blends the tracks’ between a technical and managerial style of leadership. Tomás then goes into details about how he builds steering committees across the NFL so that people have a voting stake in technology and security decisions. Together with Brad, they discuss how Cisco and the NFL worked together to secure the most recent Super Bowl (“This sounds like a movie script”), and how they created a playbook based on learned threat intelligence, to proactively secure future major events.For more details about the work Cisco has been doing to help secure the NFL, visit this blog https://blogs.cisco.com/security/nfl-teams-up-with-cisco-to-secure-super-bowl-lvi
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