Kassouf Podcast Network Presents: Cyber Matters

Kassouf Podcast Network Presents: Cyber Matters

This is Cyber Matters, part of the Kassouf Podcast Network, with host Russ Dorsey, Principal and Chief Information Officer at Kassouf. Cyber Matters discusses issues that truly matter - to us, our clients, their families, and their businesses. Cyber Matters is not just about code, computers, and technical jargon. Instead, we focus on the human side of cyber and technology, discussing the impact of digital advancements on our lives and livelihoods and the key points that matter. Each episode features conversations with cyber professionals and business owners from diverse industries. These are the people at the vanguard of tech development and cyber safety, those who are driving innovation and ensuring our digital security. Whether it's dissecting a recent cyber attack, discussing the latest advancements in data security, exploring the impacts of new technology on businesses, or addressing ethical concerns surrounding cyber practices, Cyber Matters ensures that its discussions are engaging, pertinent, and most importantly, relatable to our audience. So, plug in your headphones and tune in to Cyber Matters, where we delve into the most pressing cyber issues of our time, discuss tangible solutions, and celebrate the humans behind the screen making our digital world a safer place. Welcome to a journey where cyber truly matters. Welcome to Cyber Matters. To learn more or to suggest a topic or speaker, please contact Russ Dorsey, rdorsey@kassouf.com. Note: While we strive to provide valuable insights and recommendations, please remember that the information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only. It is essential to consult with cybersecurity professionals or experts for personalized advice regarding your specific security needs. Stay informed, stay safe, and join us on this exciting journey into the realm of Cyber Matters!

Episodes

September 20, 2023 31 mins

We wrap up our special series on phone, Internet, and elder fraud with Amanda Senn, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission. In part one of our conversation, Director Senn explains the Commission’s mission to protect Alabama investors against all forms of securities and investment fraud and talks about the current trends the ACS is seeing.  

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In part two of our conversation with Lynn Shobe, retired Senior Special Agent with the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation, we talk about personal experience wtih phone, mail, and in-person financial scams.  Lynn explains what to look for if you think a relative or friend is being scammed and how to handle some of the more common scams.  

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In part 2 of our conversation with Joshua Crumbaugh, CEO of PhishFirewall, we ask the "billion dollar question" - Why haven't we fix the phishing problem?  

Joshua explains how attackers are utilizing "big data" tactics, driven by quickly evolving AI, to create sophisticated, highly adaptive phishing campaigns that can easily get by SPAM filters, leaving the users the last, best line of ...

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In our latest podcast, we welcome Lynn Shobe, retired Senior Special Agent with the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation. We talk about phone, mail, and in-person financial fraud, and why criminals still use these "old school" methods. 

Lynn, a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Financial Crime Investigator, has spent over half of his 40+ year career ...

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In this episode, we talk to Renee Bord, Executive Director of the Alabama Technology Foundation, about the Foundation's mission to position Alabama as a leader in technology by providing the State's largest academic STEM database, connecting students pursuing degrees in any of the STEM fields with Alabama businesses relying on a local STEM workforce.

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In this episode, we chat with Joshua Crumbaugh, CEO of PhishFirewall, about his career in cyber security as a an ethical hacker, and how his study of human behavior and psychology made him very effective.

We talk about how lesson learned as an ethical hacker led him to found PhishFirewall. PhishFirewall is a phishing attack simulation platform that employs adaptive AI, as well as fundame...

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This is Cyber Matters, part of the Kassouf Podcast Network, with host Russ Dorsey, Principal and Chief Information Officer at Kassouf. Cyber Matters discusses issues that truly matter - to us, our clients, their families, and Read more

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This is Cyber Matters, part of the Kassouf Podcast Network, with host Russ Dorsey, Principal and Chief Information Officer at Kassouf. Cyber Matters discusses issues that truly matter - to us, our clients, their families, and Read more

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