Security Intelligence Podcast

“Every cloud conversation should be also a security conversation,” says Anna Van Wassenaer, Cloud Business Development Leader, Europe, for IBM Security Services. Abhijit Chakravorty, Partner & Cloud Security Competency Leader for IBM Security, joins Van Wassenaer for a conversation about why cloud strategy should go hand-in-hand with a security strategy. The conversation covers the cloud threat landscape; balancing CISO, CIO and developer objectives for cloud migration; and advice on where to start when developing a cloud security strategy. For more on cloud security, visit the SecurityIntelligence blog: https://securityintelligence.com/category/cloud-protection/

"The idea of chaos engineering is essentially to help test resilience before an accident happens," says Itzik Kotler, co-founder and CTO of SafeBreach.  Kotler joins Matthew Dobbs, Chief Integration Architect for the IBM Security Command Center, for a conversation about the value of testing systems and people through "dynamic but controlled chaos." They discuss training for the shifting adversary landscape and TTPs, who benefits from chaos engineering training, and what makes for a good simulation experience. Read more about chaos engineering on the Security Intelligence blog: https://securityintelligence.com/posts/chaos-engineering-security-simulation-exercises-dynamic-threat-environments/

What are the top findings from the Cost of a Data Breach Report 2020? Charles DeBeck, a cyber threat intelligence expert with IBM X‑Force IRIS, talks about what drives costs higher for some organizations. "We observed a growing divide between organizations that were well prepared and organizations that weren't," DeBeck says. DeBeck covers more highlights from the report, including top root causes such as cloud misconfiguration and compromised credentials. He also shares what the study found were the most successful security measures for mitigating costs: security automation and incident response readiness. View highlights and download the report: https://www.ibm.com/security/digital-assets/cost-data-breach-report/

The threat landscape has changed as a result of the global pandemic. What does that mean for organizations and their employees? How can leaders "manage through chaos" successfully? Hosts Pam Cobb and David Moulton reflect on these questions by drawing on insights from speakers at IBM Think Digital 2020.  See the full sessions referenced in the episode: Address New Cybersecurity Risks - https://www.ibm.com/events/think/watch/replay/126550847/ Detect & Respond to Accelerating Threats - https://www.ibm.com/events/think/watch/replay/126499081/ Virtually Extend Your Security Team and Quickly Add Expertise -  https://www.ibm.com/events/think/watch/replay/126497278/

As digital transformation accelerates, so does the importance of verification. "I think it's become more important right now to ensure the right person has access to the right data and apps at the right time under the right circumstances," says Aarti Borkar, Vice President, OM, for IBM Security. "And to me that's Zero Trust." Borkar returns to the podcast to explore the connection between verification, context and successful applications of Zero Trust — or in other words, "Never trust, always verify." The conversation covers why the demands of remote work call for a Zero Trust philosophy; how Zero Trust goes hand in hand with innovation; and who on the leadership team can help apply context plus verification to an organization's security strategy. Read the full episode transcript on the SecurityIntelligence blog: https://securityintelligence.com/media/contextualizing-zero-trust/

"APT groups jump at the chance to take advantage of people's emotions," says Ryan Castillo, an analyst on the threat hunt and discovery team within IBM X‑Force IRIS. One such advanced persistent threat (APT) group has recently been detected mining the "treasure trove of COVID-19 lures" activated by overall uncertainty and misinformation in the face of the global pandemic. Castillo and Joshua Chung, a strategic cyber intel analyst for IBM X-Force IRIS, join the hosts to discuss recent activity from ITG16, a North Korean government state‑sponsored threat group. The conversation covers the threat group's targets and tactics and how they anticipate ITG16 to evolve their operations in the future. Read the full episode transcript on the SecurityIntelligence blog: https://securityintelligence.com/media/recent-activity-from-itg16-a-north-korean-threat-group/

If you introduced yourself at a dinner party and a short time later the host forgot your name, maybe you'd be confused and a little frustrated. The same goes for consumers when interacting with a brand, signing up or verifying their identity. "That kind of experience is something we see on a regular basis in many consumer applications where you're asking for information that isn't necessary or maybe you already have and should not be asking again," says Sean Brown, Program Director for IBM's identity and access management team. "And with that friction, consumers lose confidence."  For more stories on identity and access management, visit SecurityIntelligence.com. Brown and Martijn Loderus, Global CIAM Lead for IBM, join the podcast for a discussion of consumer identity and access management, or CIAM. The conversation covers the distinction between CIAM and traditional identity and access management; what happens when there's friction in the consumer authentication process; and how to create friction-less CIAM experiences for consumers without reducing any levels of security.

ITG08, which shares overlap with the group FIN6, is a financially motivated threat group known for currently targeting e-commerce platforms. Chris Caridi from IBM's Threat Intelligence Production Team and Ole Villadsen from the Threat Hunt and Discovery team of IBM X-Force IRIS join the hosts to explore research around the threat group. The conversation covers a discussion of advanced persistent threats (APTs); ITG08's tools, techniques and procedures (TTPs); and how organizations can effectively defend their assets against ITG08 and related criminal threat activity.   Learn more about the ITG08 threat group on the SecurityIntelligence blog: https://ibm.biz/BdqzjR

Human beings have inherent biases. That's all the more reason to make an effort to be "consciously unbiased" when developing artificial intelligence (AI). "When we build AI technology for mission-critical applications like security...we don't get to use that excuse of being unconsciously biased," said Aarti Borkar, Vice President of OM for IBM Security. Borkar joined the podcast for a conversation about steps in developing unbiased AI, why subject matter experts are instrumental in the process and how data security best practices come into play. Read the full episode transcript on the SecurityIntelligence blog: https://ibm.biz/BdqigH

Every year, IBM Security releases the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. When asked what finding surprised him most from the 2020 report, Charles DeBeck, senior cyber threat intelligence researcher, highlighted OT security. "We saw threat actors in 2019 much more actively targeting the operational technology field than we saw in any previous year," he said. At the same time that threat actors are leveraging new targets, previously identified trends continue to have traction: ransomware, phishing and even leveraging spam vulnerabilities that are up to two years old. DeBeck returns to the podcast to unpack these trends, explore the impact on various industries and discuss how organizations can prioritize security measures. Read the full episode transcript on the SecurityIntelligence blog: https://ibm.biz/BdqEvA

Nearly a decade ago, Forrester championed the concept of "Zero Trust." Fast forward to today, and the industry is seeing a confluence of technology and strategy that has pushed Zero Trust from the theoretical realm into the practical. In brief terms, Zero Trust boils down to "never trust, always verify." Forrester analyst Chase Cunningham joins the podcast to dig into the depths behind that definition, including how the concept evolved, why the journey towards Zero Trust needs to begin with devices and users, why organizations benefit from a simplified security portfolio and how to coach the next generation on identity best practices. Plus, Pam and David discuss their resolutions for the new year and consider a line of security merch. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn. Read the full episode transcript: https://ibm.biz/BdqRFU

"It's work to put together and come up with a diverse panel," co-host Pam Cobb observes about her work in the cybersecurity industry. "And diversity here is not just male and female. It is backgrounds and ways of thinking, and all of the different ways that we think of diversity." Bestselling author and entrepreneur Jane Frankland, whose company Cyber Security Capital focuses on gender inclusion in science, joins the podcast for a discussion about diversity in cybersecurity, particularly recruiting and retaining women. Cobb and Frankland discuss the skills that are needed in the security industry, how professionals can raise awareness about the skills gap, what people can do to get a foot in the door, and the benefits of a more diverse workforce. "I'm obsessional about this," Frankland says, "to be that change agent, and to enable both women coming into it and women already in it so that they can progress through the industry at whatever level that they want to be at." For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

"State and local governments’ IT infrastructure is currently in a state of what we would call transformative change...making information technology now a primary medium for citizens to interact with their local government," explains Claire Zaboeva, an expert in identifying and assessing cyber-based threats for IBM X-Force IRIS. For all the benefits these changes bring, there's a flip side: there are now more vectors for threat actors to conduct malicious activities within government infrastructures.  Why are threat actors targeting state and local governments and how can states protect public infrastructure? Melissa Frydrych, who researches cyber threat intelligence for IBM X-Force IRIS, joins Zaboeva in a conversation about the kinds of preventative measures states are taking to protect everything from citizens to utilities to elections.  For more security stories and to learn more about the research covered in this episode, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Recovering from a ransomware attack isn't like paying your electric bill; there's no guarantee that the lights suddenly come back on. How, then, should organizations like municipalities and hospitals plan to remediate in the case of a ransomware attack — or better yet, take preventative security measures? Matthew DeFir and Robert Gates, both members of the IBM X-Force IRIS team, share their advice on how organizations can prevent ransomware attacks. They discuss why attackers choose moments when they can apply maximum pressure, the importance of backing up systems, insights into taxpayers' views on ransomware, and why organizations should not pay the ransom. Plus, Pam and David discuss how ransomware has impacted the cities they live in.  For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Cloud is not the ultimate destination; it's the path to an end goal. "The idea of cloud is to get you a modern architecture," says Vikram Chhabra, who leads product management for IBM Security Services with a focus on cloud and infrastructure security. "The destination is transformation to help you innovate and drive modern experiences for your end customers." Chhabra identifies multiple challenges as CISOs steer their businesses down this path to a modern architecture: talent, cloud controls, centralized strategy, compliance. Security — beginning with automation — can act as an enabler in light of these challenges. Chhabra chats with David about types of cloud models, who the CISO should partner with on cloud migration, and how to manage threats and prove continuous compliance in a cloud environment. Plus, Pam and David discuss their opinions on pineapple pizza (it's relevant, promise).  For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

What’s the difference between a destructive attack and a traditional breach? “Destructive malware is malicious software that has the capability to render an effective system inoperable and also challenges reconstitution,” explains Charles DeBeck, a senior cyber threat intelligence researcher at IBM X-Force IRIS. A kind of attack originally associated with nation-states, new research suggests an expanding trend in who is employing destructive attacks, and where. Wendi Whitmore, director of the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence team, says, “The average cost of one of these attacks — a destructive incident versus a traditional breach — is actually 61 times higher.” DeBeck and Whitmore join our hosts for a conversation about the evolution of destructive attacks, how organizations can defend against them, and how to best prepare for remediation. For a further look at trends in destructive attacks, visit SecurityIntelligence.com: https://ibm.co/2OFUHs5

As regulations such as GDPR and CCPA go into effect around the world, organizations are seeing the impact of data privacy laws on their businesses. As recent headlines show, fines are one possible impact, but they shouldn't be the only impetus to review privacy compliance and run through incident response plans.  "It really comes down to a matter of trust," says Monica Dubeau, privacy program director for IBM Security. "You need your clients to trust you. You want your clients to trust you. And your clients expect you to take care of their data and to make sure it's protected." Dubeau joins the podcast for a discussion about how GDPR has changed the way organizations are required to respond to data breaches, steps to building out a documented incident response plan, and the importance of continued cybersecurity education for consumers. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

On average, according to the 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report, it takes 279 days to contain a data breach, up from 266 days last year. "I think it's true we're getting better identifying data breaches," says Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute. However, at the same time as organizations improve their security postures, cybercriminals are becoming stealthier.  While factors such as a lack of preparedness or third-party risk can amplify the cost of a data breach, the good news is that, according to the findings in this year's report, incident response strategy, encryption technology, and other factors can mitigate the financial impact of a breach. In fact, the combination of having an incident response team and testing that plan can save $1.2 million for a business. Dr. Ponemon returns to the podcast to discuss the lifecycle of a data breach, variations by industry and region, and why organizations are increasingly sensitive to privacy and data protection. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn. Explore the 2019 Cost of a Data Breach Report at databreachcalculator.mybluemix.net.

"I think we've really seen the concept of a SOC grow and evolve over the past 10 years or so," says Emma Bickerstaffe, Senior Research Analyst at the Information Security Forum. As your business and the threat landscape change, how do you keep pace with your security operations center (SOC)?    Bickerstaffe and Jamie Cowper, Product Marketing Manager at IBM Security, join the podcast for a discussion about building and enhancing a SOC, or "the eyes and ears of an organization." They cover business drivers for improving a SOC; perspectives on internal, external, and hybrid models; and the five core capabilities of a SOC. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

"We, as CISOs, and as risk management practitioners, and as risk executives, have to be aware that a risk rating vendor isn't the entire answer to our risk posture," says Shamla Naidoo, a Managing Partner at IBM Security who was most recently the global CISO for IBM. "It is a part of the answer, not the entire answer."  Naidoo joins David to discuss taking a 360 degree view of third party risk. They explore why risk rating reports are the beginning of risk management but not the end; why trust and transparency is critical in relationships among all parties; and the value in taking an objective approach to testing risk postures.  For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

"Open source is increasingly being acknowledged as an indispensable means for promoting and driving innovation," says Rami Elron, Senior Director of Product Management at WhiteSource. But at the same time, there's been a proliferation in open source security vulnerabilities.  Elron attributes the phenomenon to both increased adoption of open source and increased attention following publicized data breaches. He joins David to discuss the challenges in prioritizing open source vulnerabilities, the importance of agile DevSecOps practices, and approaches to dealing effectively with the growing number of open source security vulnerabilities. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

"What I like to tell people is that when you have one computer that's infected, that's annoying," says Charles DeBeck, a member of IBM Security's Threat Intelligence Production team. "When you have 1,000 computers that's infected, that's a problem." Lateral movement is one way threat actors escalate annoyances into problems. "Lateral movement consists of a series of techniques that enable an adversary to access and control remote systems in a network," Joey Victorino, a consultant for IBM X-Force IRIS, explains. In some cases, all it takes is four seconds for an adversary to pivot across a network. Charles and Joey join Pam to discuss the implications of lateral movement becoming more automated for threat actors; the potential business impact of lateral movement; how to limit the success of a threat actor in an environment; and how security precautions such as multifactor authentication (MFA) can mitigate the impact of lateral movement. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Sunscreen? Check. Boarding pass? Got it. The resolve not to connect to the airport WiFi? Getting there.   This summer, add cyber hygiene best practices to your travel checklist. Caleb Barlow, Vice President of X-Force Threat Intelligence for IBM Security, shares insights on travel and transportation industry security. Caleb explains why the transportation industry is a target for attackers and how individual travelers can protect their personal information. Pam and David discuss the tension between convenience and security while traveling and offer more tips for traveling securely. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

With thirty years of experience in the military, JC Vega now shares his experiences as a "gray beard" in the role of a cyber range coach. When asked about transitioning from the military to cybersecurity, JC offers advice that applies across fields: consider a path that lets you prioritize quality of life, career advancement, and job satisfaction however best suits your personal goals. JC explains why military veterans possess innate security training, shares lessons learned from participants in the cyber range, and suggests resources for embarking on a career in cybersecurity (including getting interested in the field through science fiction — live long and prosper). For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Conversations about operational technology (OT) security have been bubbling up more and more, and justifiably so. The term may not be as well known as it should be — or even entirely settled upon yet — but the consequences of risk in operational technology environments impact our daily lives. As Rob Dyson, OT Security Services Leader for IBM Security, explains, "These are environments that produce things that keep our economies going every day, whether it's our electricity, water or manufacturing of oil and gas or other devices." Dyson, along with Anshul Garg, Product Marketing Manager for IBM Security, join Pam to discuss how digital transformation in industrial environments has revealed the need for OT security, the environmental and safety risks inherent in these environments, and why industrial organizations need to develop OT-specific incident response plans. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Data encryption can feel like the enterprise version of a kid's least favorite chore: cleaning their room. "One of the biggest challenges," says Stephanie Balaouras, "is just the inertia against getting started." Considering the ways in which a holistic encryption strategy can reduce security and privacy concerns, breaking through the inertia is worth it. Balaouras, Research Director at Forrester Research, joins Pam and David for a conversation on how to get started on your data encryption strategy; why the cloud is a major use case for encryption; and why the savviest companies prioritize data privacy not only for compliance, but with customers' best interests in mind. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

What does it take to be cyber resilient? In the words of Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute, a cyber resilient enterprise is "one that can prevent, detect, contain, and recover from a myriad of serious threats against data applications and IT infrastructure." Dr. Ponemon joins co-hosts Pam Cobb and David Moulton to discuss findings of the 2019 Study on the Cyber Resilient Organization. He explains why Germany stands out as a case study for cyber resilience and how automation and support from senior-level executives go hand-in-hand with high performance. Plus, our hosts get into the ins and outs of sports ball (as it relates to cybersecurity, naturally). For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Just as physical training improves strength and health, cyber fitness training keeps security professionals in shape to handle a breach at a moment's notice—prepared to duck "that virtual cyber punch in the face."  Caleb Barlow, Vice President of IBM Security's X-Force Threat Intelligence group, discusses the importance of going beyond tabletop exercises when training teams to respond to breaches: "The more we can immerse people into what that's going to look like, the better we can train them to be resilient during that event." Barlow explains the importance of building incident response muscle memory, what we can learn from observing professionals with a military or EMS background in a cyber range environment, and responding to the ever-evolving attack surface.   For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

When you think of identity and access management (IAM), what comes to mind? For guest Bert Vanspauwen, it's the metaphor of a bar. Before ordering a drink, you need to prove to the bartender that you're of age. Rarely do you see someone walk up to the bar with their driver's license, social security, and passport in hand—why give your full identity when the only thing between you and a drink is your age?  In his experience working with a European team of IAM experts at IBM Security, Bert sees questions around distributed identity arising in tandem with digital transformation: "[The problem is] how can you as an identity stay in control of your data and only share the relevant pieces with the different service providers that you interact with." Bert joined co-hosts Pam Cobb and David Moulton to talk about addressing IAM challenges, the benefit of re-evaluating strategy around legacy identity programs and the cloud, and the impact on users and business goals. Pam and David wrap up the episode with their impressions of the temperature of the cybersecurity landscape after attending the industry conference RSA. For more security stories, visit SecurityIntelligence.com or follow IBM Security on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Accelerating growth without sacrificing security — this may be the holy grail of digital transformation. Jason Keenaghan, director of offering management for IBM's identity and access management (IAM) and fraud portfolio, joins this episode of our digital identity trust series to discuss how organizations can effectively identify and authenticate end users without introducing extra complexity or friction. Listen to the complete series at ibm.co/2M2Ixol and learn more about IBM Trusteer at ibm.co/2pGNmt2. We also invite you to play our online game at bit.ly/2QDwtuz.

Do you have concerns about election security or other issues of national cybersecurity? If so, don't miss this episode, in which former National Security Agency (NSA) Deputy Director Bill Crowell shares his insights and expertise. Listen in for a conversation in which we tackle critical questions around national cybersecurity, emerging enterprise threats, and strategies for organizations to improve their security outlook. To learn more about the benefits of encryption, read the IBM white paper, “Guard Your Organization’s Data With Intelligent IBM Encryption” at https://ibm.co/2C6wtxS.

As we prepare to enter 2019, are passwords on their way to obsolescence? Dustin Heywood, a.k.a. Evil Mog, says no. Heywood brings his expertise as a penetration tester and password cracker to this episode of the X-Force Red in Action series [ibm.co/2lUG2YQ]. Listen in for valuable tips on how to improve password security in your organization.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headlines for several years now, but what's the story behind the hype? And what opportunities and risks does AI present for the security industry in particular? In this episode we're demystifying AI in cybersecurity with the help of three IBM experts: Carma Austin, Worldwide Sales Leader, Security Intelligence SaaS; Doug Lhotka, Executive CyberSecurity Architect, CISSP-ISSAP; and Jeff Crume, IT Security Architect, Distinguished Engineer and IBM Master Inventor. Listen now, and visit http://ibm.co/2kGtZyx to learn more about QRadar Advisor with Watson.

What cybercrime threats dominated 2018, and how can we be better prepared to protect our critical data, empower digital transformation and drive stronger business outcomes in 2019? These are the questions that IBM Security Global Executive Security Advisor Limor Kessem [https://ibm.co/2EwNa8a] answers in our 2018 cybersecurity wrap-up episode. To learn more about how to accelerate growth and digital adoption with seamless identity trust, visit https://ibm.co/2CkLCga.

Meet Kat Tasiopoulou. For the past year, Kat has worked on the IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS) team as a client engagement lead, helping clients train and prepare for proactive incident response. In this episode, Kat discusses her multifaceted X-Force IRIS role, shares how it felt to win the British Computer Society (BCS) 2018 'Young IT Professional of the Year' award, and makes predictions for the future of incident response. To learn more about X-Force IRIS, visit https://ibm.co/2L421re and watch the on-demand webinar, "5 Ways X-Force IRIS Can Help You Manage Your Incident Response Strategy" at https://ibm.co/2nhuKP9.

Telecom and media entertainment enterprises serve millions of customers and handle massive volumes of sensitive data. Unsurprisingly, these industries also face unique cybersecurity challenges. Klint Borozan, IBM worldwide security industry leader, joins this episode for a look at how telecom and media companies are handling growing security concerns while managing complex infrastructure, safeguarding valuable data and improving information security policies. Find more industry-focused podcasts at ibm.co/2NAY02M. And to discover how IBM Security provides fast, integrated and efficient solutions for your industry, visit ibm.co/2uML2nl.

Worried about phishing attacks this holiday season? Senior security consultant Chris Sethi joins this episode of our ongoing X-Force Red in Action series [ibm.co/2lUG2YQ] to discuss how companies like yours can promote phishing awareness to limit overall risk and protect critical data and assets. For more information on X-Force Red, visit ibm.com/xforcered, and check https://securityintelligence.com/xforcered regularly for new X-Force Red in Action podcast episodes.

How can enterprises deliver the frictionless experience customers demand without compromising security? This is one of the critical questions IBM Trusteer sales leader Shaked Vax takes on in part 2 of our digital identity trust podcast series (find the rest of the series at https://ibm.co/2M2Ixol). Listen in to learn how your organization can establish the foundation it needs to create effective threat prevention logic without under- or overburdening users along their digital experience journeys. Stay tuned for the concluding episode of this series, and in the meantime learn more about IBM Trusteer [ibm.co/2pGNmt2] and discover if you have what it takes to become a Trusteer digital trust authority operative by playing our online game: bit.ly/2QDwtuz.

If you're seeking an in-depth look into data discovery, classification and the future of corporate big data strategies, don't miss this podcast episode featuring Forrester data analyst Heidi Shey. Listen now, and read the complete Forrester report, "Rethinking Data Discovery & Classification Strategies" [https://ibm.co/2BzDBDE] to learn even more.

Cyberattacks can happen anywhere and at any time. IBM Security recently made a giant leap toward leveling the playing field with its new Cyber Tactical Operations Center (C-TOC), a fully mobile cyberthreat training simulator modeled after the tactical and incident command centers used by the military and first responders. In this episode, IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Global Partner and Director Wendi Whitmore details the critical roles of the C-TOC and IBM X-Force Incident Response and Intelligence Services (IRIS) in helping companies improve incident response and remediation. To learn more about how the X-Force C-TOC is putting cybercrime on the road to ruin, visit https://ibm.co/2QSolae.

We all know that retail cyberattacks increase during the holiday season. So, how can companies keep e-commerce sites secure over the holidays and into the new year? In this episode of the podcast, we examine the current state of retail cybersecurity and review some best practices for the holiday season with the help of retail security expert Justin Ball, . Find more industry-focused podcasts at ibm.co/2NAY02M. And to discover how IBM Security provides fast, integrated and efficient solutions for your industry, visit ibm.co/2uML2nl.

Is your organization struggling with the paradox of open source? Open source vulnerabilities are gaining publicity, data breaches are on the rise, and data privacy is paramount. And yet, at the same time, open source accelerates productivity in a way that's impossible with proprietary software. Rami Elron, senior director of product management at WhiteSource, and David Marshak, senior offering manager for application security at IBM Security, discuss this paradox in today’s podcast. Listen in to hear their take on the future of open source and discover why companies need to embrace new strategies to ensure open source security. To learn more, check out the “State of Open Source Vulnerabilities Management” infographic [http://bit.ly/2P6o3zF] and watch the on-demand webinar, “Know What You Don’t Know: Gain Visibility Into Your Open Source Risk” [https://ibm.co/2DfnJs8].

With data volumes skyrocketing and scanning solutions reporting thousands or even millions of potential vulnerabilities, how can organizations identify high-priority threats and reduce total risk? Krissy Safi joins this episode of our ongoing X-Force Red in Action series [https://ibm.co/2lUG2YQ] to discuss the growing challenges of vulnerability management, the benefits of a risk-based approach, and how X-Force Red can help enterprises prioritize threats and reduce of impact of attacks. To learn more, read the recent Gartner report, “Implement a Risk-Based Approach to Vulnerability Management” [https://ibm.co/2PqfEqj].

Implementing industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices can help improve efficiency and boost worker safety, but – no big surprise – it also comes with potential cybersecurity challenges. Yet prior to the release of a new IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV) study, specific data on IIoT security was conspicuously absent. In this podcast, three experts from the IBM IBV discuss the growing cybersecurity impact of IIoT adoption and the findings of their two new reports, "Automotive Industrial Internet of Things: Quick to Implement, Slow to Secure" [http://ibm.biz/autoiiot] and "Industrial Internet of Things Cybersecurity: As Strong as Its Weakest Link” [http://bit.ly/2PjqBtE]. Listen now, and download the reports to learn more.

Identity and access management (IAM) is now a fundamental part of any cybersecurity program, and yet two-thirds of organizations don't have an IAM solution that secures business assets, supports digital transformation and enables digital trust. In this episode of the podcast, IAM experts Dustin Hoff and Bert Vanspauwen discuss the state of the industry and look at why design thinking is critical to delivering value-driven IAM. Visit https://ibm.co/2S1FOhF to learn more about identity and access management.

Forrester analyst and unified endpoint management (UEM) expert Andrew Hewitt joins today’s podcast to share his insights on the current state of endpoint management and its future in the enterprise. Listen now to better understand the evolution of endpoint management and what’s driving the present uptick in adoption of UEM solutions. You’ll also get a glimpse into the months and years ahead with Hewitt’s predictions of which devices will next be integrated into UEM. To learn more, visit https://ibm.co/2ydtUIX and download the 2018 Gartner Magic Quadrant for for UEM Tools: https://ibm.co/2EbMCGA.

The push for digital transformation has shifted the way many organizations are approaching cybersecurity fraud. Companies today must balance the need for fraud and risk reduction against evolving customer expectations and the functionality of always-connected apps and services. In this podcast, IBM’s Rob Rendell draws on his many years of experience in fraud prevention to share valuable advice for companies looking to build digital identity trust and embrace digital transformation. Stay tuned for additional episodes of this “Digital Identity Trust” series, and in the meantime learn more about IBM Trusteer [https://ibm.co/2pGNmt2] and discover if you have what it takes to become a Trusteer digital trust authority operative by playing our online game: http://bit.ly/2QDwtuz.

What's even scarier than Halloween? The vast array of cyberthreats facing organizations today. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in the United States, and who better to speak about securing end-user devices than X-Force Red's very own Space Rogue? In this edition of the X-Force Red in Action podcast series, he outlines must-have security basics and offers best practices for protecting connected devices and managing small business risk. Listen now to discover the 3 "p"s of online safety (hint: the first is passwords), and learn how to practice cybersecurity awareness all year long. For more information on X-Force Red, visit ibm.com/xforcered, and visit https://securityintelligence.com regularly throughout October for more special NCSAM tips and content.

Fifty-four percent of organizations today still use paper- or Excel-based processes to manage credentials. This remarkable statistic reveals that privileged access management (PAM) remains a significant challenge. The good news is Dustin Hoff and Bert Vanspauwen of IBM Security are here to break down the problem of privileged access security gaps and to introduce IBM's new privileged access management-as-a-service (PAMaaS)offering. To learn more, read the blog, "Protect Your ‘Matrix’ With Strong Privileged Access Management" at https://ibm.co/2OgqM8n and register for the Oct. 1 6 webinar, "Privileged Account Attacks – Are You Ready?" at http://bit.ly/2xFwese.

For federal agencies, every cyberthreat is credible — and improving data security must therefore be a top priority. In this edition of our industry podcast series, Ian Doyle, business unit executive for cybersecurity strategy and growth initiatives at IBM, joins host Bill Venteicher to break down the challenges policy makers and decision makers are facing in federal cybersecurity. Find more industry-focused podcasts at https://ibm.co/2NAY02M. And to discover how IBM Security provides fast, integrated and efficient solutions for your industry, visit ibm.co/2uML2nl.

Rhonda Childress has earned more than her share of "firsts" over her 25 year IBM career: She was the first woman in IBM Security to become an IBM Fellow as well as the first woman in IBM Services to be named an IBM Master Inventor. Rhonda is a force to be reckoned with, and these day she's using her influence to help inspire the next generation of women in the security industry. Today, she joins the podcast to share her story and remind us all of a simple but inconvenient fact: growth and comfort cannot coexist. To read about more remarkable security professionals like Rhonda, view the entire Voices of Security series at https://ibm.co/2MvwGlu.