Dcrypted

Covid has made hardware hacking easier than ever with the borders of the network more accessible. We dive into the consequences of this and how it can be mitigated. Talking points: Masks and Flashdrives At home risks Hospitals at Risk Insider Threat Detection Education and Prevention Guest: Yossi Appleboum CEO, Sepio Systems, Inc. Web site: https://sepio.systems/ About Sepio Systems Founded in 2016 by cybersecurity industry veterans from the Israeli Intelligence community, Sepio HAC-1 is the first hardware access control platform that provides visibility, control, and mitigation to zero trust, insider threat, BYOD, IT, OT and IoT security programs. Sepio's hardware fingerprinting technology discovers all managed, unmanaged, and hidden devices that are otherwise invisible to all other security tools. Sepio is a strategic partner of Munich Re, one of the world's leading reinsurance companies, and Merlin Cyber, a leading cybersecurity federal solution provider.

This week we step out of the SOC and into the Board room to discuss how to communicate much needed cybersecurity issues to C-Suite executives.  Talking points: Words that Work Not using Fear International Communication C-Suite Scenario Guest: Mathieu Gorge (founder/CEO of VigiTrust and author of the new ForbesBooks title The Cyber-Elephant in the Boardroom) Cyber Elephant in the Room: https://vigitrust.com/news/the-cyber-elephant-in-the-boardroom-is-available-on-rsa-conferences-digitalguru-technical-bookshop/ 

This Episode Has it all! Bitcoin, SimSwaping, and Haseeb Awan as our guest expert on both.   Talking points: Quizcoin the Game Show Bitcoin's role in Society Bitcoin and Regulation Bitcoin and Cybercrime Sim Swapping and the Founding of Efani Haseeb's Relationship to the Hacker Community    Guest: Haseeb Awan CEO of Efani Efani: https://www.efani.com/ 

The holidays are a prime time for Hackers to take advantage of your spending. Jake and Dayton drill down into what steps one can take to protect themselves this holiday season in this Special Holiday Episode. Guest: Steve Ginty: directory of Threat Intelligence at Risk IQ Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams  

Did America kill the TikTok star? We look at what all went down with TikTok's ownership and its implication for tech companies going forward. Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

2020 has been a wild year. You may have already forgotten about the Great Twitter Heist, but we haven't. We put together the full story of the hack of some of the worlds most prominent Twitter users and talk about its consequences for social media going forward. Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams  

People speak of the Darkweb as if it is some looming cohesive shadow of the internet. In this episode we take a look at its history and how it and the rest of the internet has changed over time. Guest: Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries listen to his podcast here https://darknetdiaries.com/  Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

This week we discuss the often overlooked risk that of 3rd party risk. No matter your industry if you are using tech you should be thinking about 3rd party risk, especially in cybersecurity. Guest: Ishan Girdhar Founder and CEO of Privva Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

With quarantine well underway we look at the cyber impact of working from home and the plethora of unforeseen consequences of people doing so.   Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

How you hold your phone may be just as important as the password itself to getting in. Behavioral Biometrics may offer a new means of authentication that helps mitigate longstanding issues with password security. We dive into the topic with Anton Klippmark to learn more. Guest: Anton Klippmark (BehavioSec) Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman    

Artificial Intelligence is seen as the next big technical leap, but does it live up to the hype?  What sort of security, societal, and economic impacts are we likely to see with its adoption.   Guest: Sean Kanuck Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

How do you talk the cybertalk and walk the cyberwalk?  Not everyone can do it, that's why PR for cybersecurity is highly in demand.  This week we delve into communicating effectively in a domain known for confusing terminology and obfuscation of information.   Guest: Tom Resau Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

A discussion of what identity means in the age of tech. Is there a difference between your online and physical identities? Are we already cyborgs? What are the security ramifications of your online identity?  Guests: Quinn Pennington, Adam Palmer, Dan Wang Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

When you download a dating app what exactly are you sharing?  We dive into the security of dating apps and what you may not know is being stored about you.   Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

There's a lot of buzz surrounding the legality of facial recognition and a certain aging app.  We dive into the issue and the future of facial recognition and its role in security. Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

What security vulnerabilities exist at the hardware level and is there a risk of supply chain exploits?   Guest: Alberto J Martinez  Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

In the aftermath of the government shutdown what are the lasting affects for security? Is it isolated to the government? Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

What happens when you or a business is the victim of a cybercrime?  What resources are available, and do victims ever find justice? We cover this as we talk with Berkeley Law professor Chris Hoofnagle. Guest: Professor Chris Hoofnagle Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman    

In the wake of recent news regarding ISP routing issues with Google and Youtube we take a look at what goes into routing and its implications.  Are we moving towards a balkanized internet?  Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

We cover the principals of cybersecurity that guide NATO and what international cooperation in cybersecurity looks like and its implications. Guest: Klara Jordan Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman  

There's a lot of buzz about Twitter bots, just what are they and why are they seen as so dangerous. We dive into the topic of the power of being heard and the unforeseen dangers that await us. Can you tell if it's a bot or not?  Finally, we have a new editor Eli Richman! Creator/ Host/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams Editor: Eli Richman

Just who are the "Hackers" you hear about on the news?  We take a look getting to know the community and culture of Cybersecurity Hacking live from Defcon. We interview a variety of attendees to get the scoop on what's a hot button issue, and the future for the field.  Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams

Episode 12 covers why all your accounts have updated their privacy policies.  We delve into what the GDPR is and what it means for the future of privacy in the US.  Guest: Koosh Orandi Data Privacy and Information Security Attorney - US Office of Confidentiality and Privacy at Deloitte Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams    

Episode 11 covers the security that goes on when you send an email, use the internet, or do your online banking.  This is a simple overview of a complex subject matter that is an integral part of the cybersecurity process.  Guest: Tamer Refai (adjunct professor at GWU) Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams  

Are we educating our future cybersecurity professionals the wrong way? How does one make an education in cybersecurity last a lifetime while keeping up with the latest tech.  Ultimately we seek to answer what goes into understanding cybersecuiryt and how people should approach the field.   Guest: Evan Dornbush Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams

Episode 9 covers the privacy concerns raised by the Cambridge Analytica scandal, and how services like Facebook are protecting us.  Are we moving towards more privacy protections and awareness? Guest: Timothy Edgar Senior Fellow at Watson Institute of International Puiblic Affairs & Academic Director for the Executive Masters in Cybersecurity at Brown Univeristy  Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams  

This episode covers the vulnerabilities in our election systems and why election systems are a part of critical infrastructure.  Ultimately we seek to answer what sort of cybersecurity challenges exist when defending against election hacking.   Guest: Jeremy Epstein Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams

What goes into active defense? Are all options off the table?  We dive into the controversy surrounding the practice and what possibilites the tactic might open for cyberdefense. Guest: Wyatt Hoffman from the Carnegie Cyber Policy Initiative  Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams

Episode six of DCrypted covers the recent news about the Russian hacking of US and European critical infrastructure and nuclear plants. It is part 1 of the 2 part interview. Guest: Wyatt Hoffman Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams  

Episode five of DCrypted covers the recent news about Russian twitter bots, and the way the internet is shaping modern politics. Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams

Episode four of DCrypted covers what goes into Computer Crime Law, and investigates the law/controversy surrounding passwords and the 5th Amendment. Guest: Laurent Sacharoff Creator/ Host/ Editor/ Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams

Episode three of DCrypted covers what goes into Cyber Counter Intelligence, as well as the steps in tracing back a hack. Additionally there is a brief description of the cyber issue of Meltdown. Guest: Phuong Nguyen Creator/ Host/ Editor/Writer: Jacob Biesiada Producer/ Co-Host/ Writer: Dayton Williams

Episode two of DCrypted covers an ongoing series on privacy issues in our modern technical world. We evaluate a new DHS policy with regards to phone seizures and discuss the interplay of security and privacy. Host/Creator/Editor: Jacob Biesiada Co-Host/ Proudcer: Dayton Williams Guest: Michael Specter DCrypted is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 1433425 for the CyberCorps program at The George Washington University. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Episode 1 of DCrypted, a cybersecurity podcast for the everyday American. Join us this week as we seek to define cybersecurity as we begin our journey into the developing field. Guest Speaker: Professor Paul Rosenzweig Host/Director/Producer: Jacob Biesiada Music: Intro: Paul Scotti Audio Sample: M3000 (Opus VI)