Security on Tap

Security on Tap

The Security professional’s podcast on how to start, manage, and drive a successful career in cyber security and risk management.

Episodes

November 5, 2024 24 mins

Join these two stupids, as they stupidly discuss what not to do during a security incident, because it could make you, wait for it, look stupid. 

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Join Randy and Jim as they talk about the implications of last month's CrowdStrike outage, and how you, as a security leader, can help avoid that kind of impact in the future. 

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July 8, 2024 23 mins

Join Randy and Jim as they talk about what a Red Team is, and is not, for your cybersecurity organization. 

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June 4, 2024 27 mins

Hey there, Leader Today. In today's episode of Security on Tap, we dive deep into the world of Software as a Service (SaaS). Join Randy and Jim as they explore what SaaS is, why it poses significant security risks, and what steps you can take to mitigate those dangers.

We start with an eye-opening statistic: the average company used around 15 SaaS services in 2015-2016, but that number has skyrocketed to 150-200 today. This explos...

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April 1, 2024 25 mins

On this gripping episode of Security on Tap, we undertake a detailed exploration of the recent, impactful cybersecurity incident at Change Healthcare. We outline the events that unfolded on February 21st when Change Healthcare became the latest casualty of Black Cat/Alf V's sinister ransomware service. We shed light on the monumental repercussions this episode has had on the healthcare industry, disrupting pharmacies, SMB healthcar...

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March 11, 2024 27 mins

Join Randy and Jim as they try to do the impossible.  How to get the tech team to do what you want them to do when they don't want to do it.  It's not as hard as you think.  But doing the intro to a podcast is, which you will discover if you listen in. 

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January 15, 2024 28 mins

Join Randy and Jim as they discuss why phishing is still around and what security leaders can do about it. 

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December 4, 2023 28 mins

Join Randy & Jim as they make mistakes, manage risk, and enjoy a cold one. 

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November 21, 2023 30 mins

Join Randy Fields and Jim Desmond as they explore what it takes to break into the field of CyberSecurity.  Certifications, education, and experience all converge to make the Peruvian Purple Unicorn. 

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November 5, 2023 28 mins

Randy & Jim discuss the Solarwinds hack, the SEC charges and some Star Wars thrown in there for good measure. 

 

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October 4, 2023 24 mins

Join Randy & Jim as they talk about what really drives them crazy with frustration in security.  Besides each other. 

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August 30, 2023 25 mins

Hello Mr. Roboto!  I want to thank you! 

The musical brilliance of Styx aside, automating and orchestrating tasks within your security organization can save you big time.  Join Randy & Jim as they talk about this great topic, Tropic Thunder, Star Trek, and oh yeah, security automation.

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July 24, 2023 26 mins

Join Randy Fields and Jim Desmond as they talk about the staffing challenges associated with cybersecurity.  With millions of jobs in the field, how does a leader decide when to go outside for a role, hire a contractor, or develop someone internally?  They come to you live from Jonathan's Grille in beautiful Bellevue, TN!  So grab your favorite beverage, the tap is open!

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Randy and Jim jump into Germantown Cafe, and right onto the Vulnerability Management Hamster Wheel!  Join them as they talk about the need for prioritization, Tribble management, and a good sewer system.  Oh, and they also talk about how to get your organization working the right way toward getting off that never-ending wheel!

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Randy & Jim tackle the important topic of trust for security leaders. Everything you do introduces friction to the business, necessary friction to be sure, but some may not see it like you do.  How do you wield trust so that your friction is understood and even desired? 

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Join our intrepid heroes, Randy and Jim as they talk about their new podcast, focused on security, leadership and things on tap, AND talk about the security implications of Generative AI....Is Skynet coming?  If so, I would be the first to welcome our new cyber overlords with a quick shout out to Miles Benedyson.  

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