Cyber Leaders

• Series One Roundup

  In this bonus episode, Ciaran and James ring in the new year with a look back at the standout guests and thought-provoking topics from series one. They also take a sneak peek at what 2025 holds for the ever-evolving world of tech security.And to top it off, there’s a special announcement to chase away those January blues.Highlights:Typhoon VariantsCiaran and James take a look at developing cyber threats from China, including:Volt Typhoon: a persistent botnet with wide-reaching impactsVolt Typhoon back with vengeance | Blowing out the botsSalt Typhoon: a new wave of cyber espionageWall Street Journal article: How Chinese Hackers Graduated From Clumsy Corporate Thieves to Military Weapons | Department of Treasury PressReleaseNew year, new legislationAs the U.S. pulls back on regulation, other nations are strengthening theircybersecurity laws.Australia’s new law mandates ransomware attack reportingMandatory ransomware payment reporting | Cyber SanctionsUK: Cybersecurity and resilience bill focused on ransomware mitigationCyber Security and Resilience Bill | Ransomware Legislative Proposals: Government ConsultationAdditional Resources:Cyber Leaders Series One EpisodesThe myth of the 8-character passwordLazarus Heist: The intercontinental ATM theft that netted $14m in two hoursCyber Threat ConferenceContact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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• FUD Special

  In this special bonus episode, Ciaran and James tackle one of their favorite cybersecurity acronyms: FUD – Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Here our hosts break down what exactly FUD means for cybersecurity, why it matters, and the real-world risks it presents. Highlights:Notable Example of FUD- The Killer Drones story; FUD in action and then retraction- Highlights from the RAeS Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities Summit- BBC article on viral report Malware attacks - WannaCry Guidance for Users | NHS Case Study on WannaCry- Lessons from the Colonial Pipeline Attack- CFR Analysis of the Shamoon Attack | BBC Coverage of Shamoon AttackAccidental IT failures- UK Air Traffic Control Technical Failure: confusion over two DVLs. - BBC Report on ATC Failure | Regulator Review Following ATC Technical Failure The Ultimate FUD phrase- Leon Panetta's Cyber Pearl Harbor Warning; fostering a climate of fear about the catastrophic consequences of cyber warfare.- Panetta’s Speech on Cyber Threats | BBC Coverage of Panetta's WarningDousing the FUD Flames- Ian Levy's Magic Amulet Speech to cyber security vendors in which he accused them of selling medieval witchcraft to the public. - The Register on Ian Levy's Speech‘The World’s First Cyber Weapon’- Stuxnet Computer Virus; the infamous worm aimed at Iran's nuclear facilities- BBC Overview of Stuxnet | Kaspersky Resource on StuxnetAdditional Resources:- BBC Full Dossier on Iraq | Transcript of Andrew Gilligan's original report- BBC Report on Iraq Dossier ControversyContact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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• The Booming Business of Cyber Crime with Geoff White

  In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with investigative journalist and author, Geoff White, to explore the booming business of cyber crime. Geoff sheds light on this murky criminal underworld, its far-reaching consequences, and how cybersecurity has evolved in the public eye.Highlights:[1:30] Overview of Geoff’s notable work[4:00] Cybersecurity in the Limelight[10:15] Transformative Hacking Stories[20:00] Global Cyber Criminals Overview[30:00] Gripping Stories Covered by Geoff in his latest book, Rinsed[45:00] National Crime Agency EffortsLinks:Crime Dot Com - Crime Dot ComThe Lazarus Heist - Podcast | BookRinsed - RinsedWorld Economic Forum on Misinformation | World Economic Forum Annual  Meeting 2024 AlphaBay ShutdownSnowden Leaks: The Guardian| BBC NewsAnonymous Hacking: Britannica on AnonymousSony Pictures Entertainment Hacking: Vox | CCDCOE Nation State Hackers: Nation State HackersOrganized Cybercrime: Rise of RansomwareHacktivists: HacktivismAxie Infinity Hack: The BlockTornado Cash: US DoJ | FBIMoney Laundering Sisters from Bury: GMP News | Bury TimesNCA on DDoS AttacksContact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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• Breaking Barriers with Helen Rabe

  In this episode, Ciaran and James sit down with Helen Rabe, CISO for the BBC, to discover the challenges of breaking into the industry and her experiences leading security for one of the world’s largest broadcasters. Helen shares her expertise as a certified industry leader, discussing the rising tide of personal liability for CISOs and the intense media scrutiny that comes with managing incident responses in the public eye. Highlights: [8:30] The Evolution of Organizational Security Postures[11:00] CISOs and Personal Liability[18:00] The Challenges of Media Scrutiny in Incident ResponseLinks:Why more transparency around cyber attacks is a good thing for everyoneThe History of the General Data Protection Regulation Impact of the GDPR on Cyber Security Outcomes Backstory Of The World’s First Chief Information Security OfficerFormer Uber security chief convicted for concealing a felony | Sentencing SEC Charges SolarWinds and CISO with Fraud | Case Dismissed MOVEit hack: BBC, BA and Boots among cyber attack victims CL0P Ransomware Gang Exploits MOVEit Vulnerability EDS, an HP Company 'Cat Herders' video Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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• Bridging the gap with Frank Kim

  In this episode, Ciaran and James welcome their first guest from the SANS Institute, Frank Kim, to share insights on bridging the gap between cybersecurity and business leadership. Frank unpacks why cybersecurity is often overlooked by business leaders and discusses effective strategies to elevate its importance in boardrooms and beyond.Highlights:[4:30] Cyber on the World Stage[12:00] Dispelling FUD and Finding What ResonatesLinks:Crowdstrike Outages Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) Contact: Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]

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