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Today's guest is Bob Ackerman, Founder & Managing Director of AllegisCyber Capital. In today's episode, Bob discusses AllegisCyber Capital and his role there, how he got his start, the three things they look for in founders, the market of VC Capital in cybersecurity and the future for IPOs, his thoughts on the the national cybersecurity strategy, the liability shift in critical infrastructure from asset owners to product manufacturers, his thoughts on the future of the United States' cyber resilience, and as always, his toughest lesson learned. Robert R. Ackerman Jr. founded AllegisCyber Capital—the world's first dedicated cyber venture firm—to be “for cyber entrepreneurs by cyber entrepreneurs.”Bobis also the Co-founder of cybersecurity and data science foundry DataTribe, Co-founder of CyberGRX, and Chairman of the annual Global Cyber Innovation Summit—the “Davos of Cybersecurity”—for leading Global 2000 CISOs, cyber innovators, and policy leaders. With a 20+ history in early-stage cybersecurity investing,Bobis titled as one of “Cyber's Money Men'' by major business publications for his experience and leadership in cybersecurity VC investing, named one of “Technology's Top 100 Investors” by Forbes and featured on Forbes Midas List, and recognized as one of two leading cyber investors in the world by Cyber Defense magazine.
Matt, Jason, and Paul do a recap on the Global Cyber Innovation Summit that was held in Baltimore last week! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode127
This week, Matt, Jason, and Paul do a recap on the Global Cyber Innovation Summit that was held in Baltimore last week! In the Leadership and Communications segment, How to build a startup, You Don't Have To Be Nice To Be Respected. Boeing and the Importance of Encouraging Employees to Speak Up, and more! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode127 Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Visit our website: https://www.securityweekly.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly
This week, Matt, Jason, and Paul do a recap on the Global Cyber Innovation Summit that was held in Baltimore last week! In the Leadership and Communications segment, How to build a startup, You Don't Have To Be Nice To Be Respected. Boeing and the Importance of Encouraging Employees to Speak Up, and more! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode127 Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Visit our website: https://www.securityweekly.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly
Matt, Jason, and Paul do a recap on the Global Cyber Innovation Summit that was held in Baltimore last week! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode127
Tracking a group that’s after the software supply chain. Israel adds airstrikes to the array of responses it’s prepared to make to hackers. The US Federal Trade Commission still doesn’t know how you solve a problem like Mark. Some more notes from last week’s Global Cyber Innovation Summit. Sophos has more details on MegaCortex, a new strain of ransomware. And criminal organizations organize and operate a lot like legitimate businesses. Joe Carrigan from JHU ISI with information on a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Dell systems. Guest is Blake Sobczak from E & E News on the recent electrical grid “cyber event”. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2019/May/CyberWire_2019_05_06.html Support our show
That cyber incident that affected electrical utilities in the western United States seems to have been a denial-of-service attack. Concerns arise over potential proliferation of Chinese security service tools. Exploit blackmarketeer Volodya and some customers. The Retefe banking Trojan is back. Some new ransomware thinks it’s the moving finger that writes, and, having written, moves on. And some cause for measured optimism at the Global Cyber Innovation Summit. Emily Wilson from Terbium Labs on the Dynamic Connections conference, hosted by General Dynamics. Guest is Joseph Carson from Thycotic on lessons he’s learned (the hard way) on communications with the board. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2019/May/CyberWire_2019_05_03.html Support our show
The group behind the Wipro attack has been active since 2015. Office 365 are still being targeted by account takeover attacks. A third-party Android app store is serving malware. The UK Defense Secretary has been sacked over leaked information. The US warned Russia to cease its support of Venezuela’s Chavista regime. Russia’s Internet sovereignty bill is signed into law. And notes on the Global Cyber Innovation Summit. Jonathan Katz from UMD on law enforcement requests for “ghost” encryption. Guest is Cody Cornell from Swimlane on collaborative SOCs.
In today’s podcast, we hear that a US Energy Department report alludes to a March cyber incident. Citycomp refused to yield to blackmail, so now its client data is being leaked. The US Department of Homeland Security has issued Binding Operational Directive 19-02. A UK judge sentenced Julian Assange to fifty weeks jail for bail jumping. Facebook the privacy-focused initiatives it plans to implement. And notes on the Global Cyber Innovation Summit. Robert M. Lee from Dragos on the pros and cons of conferences like RSA. Guest is Bert Grantges from Vera on cyber security as a business enabler. For links to all of today's stories check our our CyberWire daily news brief: https://thecyberwire.com/issues/issues2019/May/CyberWire_2019_05_01.html Support our show
This week, we welcome Adam Fletcher, Chief Information Security Officer for Blackstone! In the Leadership and Communications segment, 5 Ways to Find Natural Leaders for Your Team, Business Wisdom Learned From Bomb Squad Experts And Their Commanders, Why Rest Is Essential To High Performance, 4 Ways Working Dads Can Make More Time for Family, and more! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode125 Please join Adam and other CISOs at the Global Cyber Innovation Summit by visiting https://globalcybersummit.org/request-information to request your invitation. Visit our website: https://www.securityweekly.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly
Adam Fletcher is the Chief Information Security Officer for Blackstone. As a security professional with over 18 years of experience, Adam has worked with global security organizations large and small including McAfee, Nokia, VeriSign, ISS and Accuvant. Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode125 Please join Adam and other CISOs at the Global Cyber Innovation Summit by visiting https://globalcybersummit.org/request-information to request your invitation.
This week, we welcome Adam Fletcher, Chief Information Security Officer for Blackstone! In the Leadership and Communications segment, 5 Ways to Find Natural Leaders for Your Team, Business Wisdom Learned From Bomb Squad Experts And Their Commanders, Why Rest Is Essential To High Performance, 4 Ways Working Dads Can Make More Time for Family, and more! Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode125 Please join Adam and other CISOs at the Global Cyber Innovation Summit by visiting https://globalcybersummit.org/request-information to request your invitation. Visit our website: https://www.securityweekly.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly
Adam Fletcher is the Chief Information Security Officer for Blackstone. As a security professional with over 18 years of experience, Adam has worked with global security organizations large and small including McAfee, Nokia, VeriSign, ISS and Accuvant. Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/BSWEpisode125 Please join Adam and other CISOs at the Global Cyber Innovation Summit by visiting https://globalcybersummit.org/request-information to request your invitation.