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The Rivial Data Security team discusses all things cybersecurity while enjoying their favorite brews. We keep it fun and laidback with special guests, personal stories, and some great advice for anyone managing a cybersecurity program.


    • Mar 14, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Human Firewall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 57:32


    Keaton Tanzer talks to Brian Winchester, IT Auditor at Financial Center Credit Union.  This is a fantastic discussion, much about user training, molded by Brian's background of being born into an IT family and also his military training. Keaton and Brian throw out the idea of the role of the Human Resources department in User Training and what we need to do to create a human firewall.Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.comWatch Rivial Webinars:https://www.rivialsecurity.com/webinars

    How to Jujitsu Cybersecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 55:35


    Keaton Tanzer kicks off season 2 of Breaches & Brews with a dynamite guest, Julio Tirado, Director of Internal Audit at Spirit Bank. If you manage any aspect of security at a financial institution, you simply can't miss this episode. Keaton and Julio dish out the future of AI in security, specific resources to up-skill your security game, and exactly how to jujitsu cybersecurity.  There is so much valuable information shared here, you just can't miss this!Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.comWatch Rivial Webinars:https://www.rivialsecurity.com/webinarsSANS OUCH! Newsletterhttps://www.sans.org/newsletters/ouch/

    Power Pose

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 66:03


    Keaton Tanzer & Randy Lindberg welcome superstar Lisa Cochran, CIO at VyStar Credit Union and uncover her path from programmer to CIO.  They get to the bottom of the connection between Garth Brooks and Chris Gains and also explore how local institutions can partner with fintechs for a win-win scenario. Lisa also shares her experience of being a woman in the IT space and how we can all build confidence by doing a superman or superwoman power pose!Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.comWatch Rivial Webinars:https://www.rivialsecurity.com/webinars

    Boom & Bust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 60:41


    Keaton Tanzer welcomes Hunter Morren, VP / ISO, at The National Bank of Andrews to Breaches & Brews. Hunter shares how he's helping his bank compete with fintechs with technology and the personal touch. Keaton and Hunter also discuss how the oil business affects financial institutions in Texas, and don't miss our favorite part... Hunter's best advice for IT Audits!!!Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.comWatch Rivial Webinars:https://www.rivialsecurity.com/webinars

    Hungry for IT

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 56:43


    Keaton Tanzer welcomes AVP of IT at Signal Financial Federal Credit Union, Nico Stein.  Keaton and Nico discuss what it's like to manage a small IT shop at a credit union, the importance of mentoring, preventing IT burnout, and how to use Nerf guns to settle workplace disputes.Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.com

    Collective Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 57:41


    Keaton welcomes guest Bryan Buck, SVP & Chief Technology Officer at SouthStar Bank. This conversation is PACKED with amazing insights into running an IT and security team at a community bank. Find out how Bryan managed through covid and what the lasting effects and ramifications are. And don't miss our favorite part about how we can ALL work together, a collective defense, against cybersecurity threats.  Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.com

    A Psychological Breakdown on Phishing Schemes & Cybersecurity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 60:04


    Keaton Tanzer welcomes Dr. Zach Milstead to Breaches & Brews.  Dr. Zach is not only the CISO at Guaranty Bank & Trust, but an actual philosopher.  Keaton and Zach breakdown the psychology behind user training strategies and successful phishing tactics. And you'll hear Dr. Zach's philosophy on which skills are essential for the future of our cybersecurity frontlines and the people that lead them.Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.com

    IT Audits Shouldn't Feel Like You're Getting The Crap Beat Out Of You

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 46:42


    Keaton and Randy host special guest Heather Feliciano from Lassen County Federal Credit Union. Learn what it took for Heather to soar from a teller to the COO of a major credit union and what she learned along the way.  We discuss the importance of choosing great vendors, developing professional relationships, developing a gold star incidence response plan and how to get a concealed gun carry permit in Florida.  So grab your favorite brew and don't miss it!Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.com

    Mr/Miss Risk Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 39:14


    Join Randy and Keaton, and the Senior VP Enterprise Risk Management at Logix Federal Credit Union for a worldly view on the topic of risk management. Our guest, Daniel Tschopp, gives us his recommendation for the best Hefeweizen beer, the secret for keeping credit unions relevant, and what IT security professionals need to be prepared for in the future. Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.com Listen to the Matching Webinar:Cybersecurity 101: How to Assess IT Risk like  a Pro

    Secrets to Managing a Local Financial Institution (including conducting IT audits)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 42:37


    Keaton and Randy interview Angel Hernandez, CEO at California Agribusiness Credit Union. Phenomenal insight from a guy who started reading Truth & Lending disclosures at the age of 14 about managing a local financial institution. And find out whether or not you should drink the Kool-Aid in Keaton's Mount Rushmore of overused office clichés!Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.comRegister for the Matching Webinar:Secrets to an Easier IT Audit

    Cybersecurity Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 53:22


    Keaton and Robb talk to Chris Christianson, Information Security Consultant and SANS Instructor, about the best tools being used in the industry. The guys talk proof-of-concept, the importance of buy-in, how to work within a crunched budget, testing frequency, and how to get vendors to buy your dog treats!Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.comWatch the Matching Webinar:The Best Low-Cost Security Tools

    Reporting to the Board

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 35:14


    Robb Nielsen and Keaton Tanzer of Rivial Data Security interview their CEO, Randy Lindberg.  You'll learn about best practices for presenting cybersecurity to your Board of Directors, what brew was in the back of Keaton's fridge this week, and which read Randy thinks is most interesting... NIST or Harry Potter.Get in Touch:info@rivialsecurity.comRivialsecurity.comWatch the  Webinar:Reporting To Your Board

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