Podcast appearances and mentions of heather engel

Michael Coates is the founding partner of Seven Hill Ventures. He has an extensive background going back to his time as Twitter's first CISO, and has held executive roles at CoinList, Mozilla and OWASP. In this episode, Coates joins host Heather Engel to discuss his experience, including making the jump from CISO to venture capitalist, how his perspective on the industry has shifted over the years, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

John Maggio is the director of "The Perfect Weapon," a documentary that explores the rise of cyber conflict as the primary way nations now compete with and sabotage one another, based on the best-selling book by New York Times national security correspondent David E. Sanger. In this episode, Maggio joins host Heather Engel to discuss the film, including what inspired him to make it, how it portrays the ethical dilemmas of cyber conflict, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Robert Acosta is the VP of IT at Spanish Broadcasting. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel and Tia Hopkins, Chief Cyber Resilience Officer and Field CTO at eSentire, to discuss rebuilding after a breach from the inside out, including the best approaches to resilience, general best practices for security programs, and more. Next Level CISO is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast brought to you by eSentire, the Authority in Managed Detection and Response. eSentire's mission is to hunt, investigate and stop cyber threats before they become business disrupting events. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://esentire.com

According to The Hacker News, an ongoing campaign that infiltrates legitimate websites with malicious JavaScript injects to promote Chinese-language gambling platforms has ballooned to compromise approximately 150,000 sites to date. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com.

From 2023 to 2024, ransomware has seen a 67 percent jump, with an average payment of $2 million and another $2.7 million in recovery costs for most companies that are hit by an attack. Fortunately, there are multiple steps businesses can take to lower the risk of being a victim. In this episode, Adam Keown, global CISO at Eastman, joins host Heather Engel to discuss how organizations can protect their remote access areas. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Tech giant Oracle is facing criticism for its handling of two separate security incidents. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com.

According to TechRadar Pro, a major dating app data breach may have exposed 1.5 million private and explicit user images online. Cybersecurity researchers say the images were stored on a server without password protection, with the apps developer leaving the issue unfixed for months. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com.

From 2023 to 2024, ransomware has seen a 67 percent jump, with an average payment of $2 million and another $2.7 million in recovery costs for most companies that are hit by an attack. Fortunately, there are multiple steps businesses can take to lower the risk of being a victim. In this episode, Adam Keown, global CISO at Eastman, joins host Heather Engel to discuss reasons why it is beneficial for organizations to limit employee access and permissions. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Craig Peppard is the Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer at Ivari Canada. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel and Greg Crowley, CISO at eSentire, to share insights on leadership in security, including the issue of gatekeeping in the industry, why practitioners need a diverse skill set beyond technical talent, and more. Next Level CISO is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast brought to you by eSentire, the Authority in Managed Detection and Response. eSentire's mission is to hunt, investigate and stop cyber threats before they become business disrupting events. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://esentire.com

According to the BBC, privacy campaigners are calling Google's new rules on tracking people online "a blatant disregard for user privacy." These changes permit "fingerprinting," which allows online advertisers to collect more data about users including their IP addresses and information about their devices. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Cybercrime Magazine has assembled a complete list of hacker movies as well as video games, but now we're here to zoom in and focus on women hackers, programmers, black hats, computer experts, cyber sleuths, intelligence leaders, and more. In this episode, hosts Paul John Spaulding and Amanda Glassner are joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, and Charlie Osborne, Editor-At-Large for Cybercrime Magazine, to discuss Hollywood's portrayal of women in cybersecurity and it's broader impact on the industry. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Sky News has reported that more than 1,000 people were rescued from cyber scam centres near Thailand, all of whom had been trafficked and forced into illegal work. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Greg Crowley is the CISO at eSentire. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel and Dwayne Smith, Sr. VP Information Security and Global CISO at Vensure Employer Solutions, to discuss M&A integration, including how CISOs can ensure a secure process, tackling inherited vulnerabilities, and more. Next Level CISO is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast brought to you by eSentire, the Authority in Managed Detection and Response. eSentire's mission is to hunt, investigate and stop cyber threats before they become business disrupting events. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://esentire.com

According to Calcalist, Insight Partners, an American venture capital firm, was the victim of a cyberattack. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

From 2023 to 2024, ransomware has seen a 67 percent jump, with an average payment of $2 million and another $2.7 million in recovery costs for most companies that are hit by an attack. Fortunately, there are multiple steps businesses can take to lower the risk of being a victim. In this episode, Adam Keown, global CISO at Eastman, joins host Heather Engel to discuss strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and how they are essential to protection strategies for organizations across the globe. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

From 2023 to 2024, ransomware has seen a 67 percent jump, with an average payment of $2 million and another $2.7 million in recovery costs for most companies that are hit by an attack. Fortunately, there are multiple steps businesses can take to lower the risk of being a victim. In this episode, Adam Keown, global CISO at Eastman, joins host Heather Engel to discuss regular backups and how they are essential to protection strategies for organizations across the globe. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

From 2023 to 2024, ransomware has seen a 67 percent jump, with an average payment of $2 million and another $2.7 million in recovery costs for most companies that are hit by an attack. Fortunately, there are multiple steps businesses can take to lower the risk of being a victim. In this episode, Adam Keown, global CISO at Eastman, joins host Heather Engel to discuss software updates and how they are essential to protection strategies for organizations across the globe. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Tammy Klotz, CISO at Trinseo, has over three decades of diverse experience in the manufacturing industry, specializing in cybersecurity and transformational leadership. In this episode, she joins Oz Alashe, founder and CEO at CybSafe, and host Heather Engel to discuss security awareness training and human risk management, including how organizations can prioritize human risk management and security awareness training for employees alongside other organizational security concerns, and more. BEHAVE: A Human Risk Podcast is brought to you by CybSafe, developers of the Human Risk Management Platform. Learn more at https://cybsafe.com.

A world renowned cybersecurity expert with more than 30 years of network security experience, Dr. Eric Cole – founder and CEO of Secure Anchor – helps organizations curtail the risk of cyber threats. He has worked with a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies, to top international banks, to the CIA, for which he was a professional hacker. In this episode, Dr. Cole and host Heather Engel discuss what a cybersecurity czar is, why the nation needs one now, and more. To learn more, visit https://drericcole.org

As we settle into 2025, budgets are being finalized across the board, and the US military is making a significant investment in cybersecurity, according to CSO. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Michael Centrella is the Deputy Assistant Director at the U.S. Secret Service. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss romance scams, including some recent cases and the risks they reveal, as well as how law enforcement agencies tackle these operations, advice for individuals to avoid becoming a victim of these scams, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Kevin O'Connor is the Director of Threat Research at Adlumin. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to explore the cybersecurity landscape for 2025, including the emerging threats that organizations must be ready to face, from advanced ransomware tactics to AI-driven attacks. Cyber Tide is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series brought to you by Adlumin. Working to revolutionize the way organizations secure sensitive data, Adlumin finds the newest cracks being exploited and shines a light on correcting the issue in real-time, with expert guidance. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://adlumin.com

Recent months have seen a series of cyberattacks against Russia claimed by a Ukrainian group, targeting entities like the Russian railway system operator, a large financial institution, and now, internet provider Nodex, according to The Record. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Madison Horn started her career in cybersecurity over a decade ago, working her way up to a Global Leadership position with Siemens Energy specializing in critical infrastructure protection. In 2022, she founded the RoseRock Advisory Group and still serves as the CEO. In this episode, Horn joins host Heather Engel to discuss Y2Q, breaking down the quantum threat, and sharing ways organizations can prepare and protect themselves. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/

Jeff Morrison is the Field Engineering Team Lead at Pentera. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss compromised credentials and active directories, including the biggest challenges organizations face in this space, poor credential hygiene, how enterprises can address credential-based threats, and more. Cyber Strong is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series brought to you by Pentera, the leader in automated security validation. Learn more about our sponsor at https://pentera.io.

According to The Register, troves of student and teacher information were stolen in a cyberattack on PowerSchool, a leading education software maker. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Adam Keown is the Global CISO at Eastman. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss the evolving ransomware landscape, including some of the latest threats, such as AI-enabled ransomware, and how CISOs across organizations can safeguard their business operations and ensure continuity. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Adam Rak is the executive director of CyberUSA, a community of cyber communities focused on information sharing, programs, and best practices to improve our nation's cyber resilience. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss the relaunch of CyberUSA and how the organization is providing access to a national threat-sharing platform, as well as the value of education and workforce development, and more. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

Reuters has reported that the New York Attorney General's office fined car insurance company Geico $9.75 million for hacks that obtained personal information on 116,000 drivers in the state. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Michael Centrella is the Deputy Assistant Director at the U.S. Secret Service. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss business email compromise (BEC) scams, as well as the risk they pose to small businesses across the US, including how business owners can protect their organizations, the continuing evolution of the threat landscape, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Mark Sangster, cybersecurity author and expert, is the Chief of Strategy at Adlumin. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to explore the evolving landscape of cybercrime and what lies ahead in 2025. This episode delves into key threats and emerging trends, offering insights for leaders to stay ahead of the curve and foster a culture of cyber-conscious leadership. Cyber Tide is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series brought to you by Adlumin. Working to revolutionize the way organizations secure sensitive data, Adlumin finds the newest cracks being exploited and shines a light on correcting the issue in real-time, with expert guidance. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://adlumin.com

Talking Cyber is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series that covers the latest news and breaking stories on the cybereconomy, hackers, intrusions, privacy, security and much more. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss the cyberattack on Blue Yonder that has impacted Starbucks stores, disrupting the coffee chain's ability to pay baristas and manage their schedules. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Talking Cyber is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series that covers the latest news and breaking stories on the cybereconomy, hackers, intrusions, privacy, security and much more. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss four current and former public companies charged by the SEC for making "materially misleading disclosures" related to the large-scale cyber attack that stemmed from the hack of SolarWinds in 2020. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Mark Sangster, cybersecurity author and expert, is the Chief of Strategy at Adlumin. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to explore the inner workings of ransomware gangs from the cybercriminal's perspective, including how these structured organizations orchestrate attacks and negotiate with victims, specifically within the context of cybercrime in Ukraine. Cyber Tide is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series brought to you by Adlumin. Working to revolutionize the way organizations secure sensitive data, Adlumin finds the newest cracks being exploited and shines a light on correcting the issue in real-time, with expert guidance. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://adlumin.com

Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, sits down with host Charlie Osborne to discuss reports from OpenAI that hackers are trying to use its tools for malicious purposes. This episode of Data Security is sponsored by Cimcor, the developer of CimTrak, a Real-time, File Integrity Monitoring, Network Configuration, and Compliance solution. Learn more at https://cimcor.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Talking Cyber is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series that covers the latest news and breaking stories on the cybereconomy, hackers, intrusions, privacy, security and much more. In this episode, host Amanda Glassner is joined by Heather Engel, Managing Partner at Strategic Cyber Partners, to discuss how police use of automated license-plate reader cameras is being challenged in a lawsuit alleging that the cameras enable warrantless surveillance in violation of the Fourth Amendment. To learn more about today's stories, visit https://cybercrimewire.com • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Alethe Denis, Senior Security Consultant at Bishop Fox, is a red team hacker, physical pen tester, and social engineer. In this episode, she joins host Heather Engel to discuss her work, including how she prepares for social engineering engagements, common vulnerabilities encountered, and how the cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve. For more information about Alethe, visit https://linktr.ee/alethedenis. • For more on cybersecurity, visit https://cybersecurityventures.com/

Shawn Loveland is the COO at Resecurity, which has identified a spike in malicious campaigns targeting AI agents and Conversational AI platforms that leverage chatbots to provide automated, human-like interactions for consumers. In this episode, Loveland joins host Heather Engel to discuss this, breaking down the difference between conversational AI and generative AI, security considerations that organizations should be aware of, and more. For more about our sponsor, Resecurity, visit https://resecurity.com.

Larry Silver is the CEO of Superus Careers, which is known for its innovative cyber apprenticeship methodology. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss workforce development for cybersecurity positions, and some of the problems and solutions for filling cyber workforce roles. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

Jason Mar-Tang is the AVP, Field CISO at Pentera. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss measuring ROI in cybersecurity, including some of the biggest challenges, the preparations organizations will need to take, cost-effective methods, and more. Cyber Strong is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series brought to you by Pentera, the leader in automated security validation. Learn more about our sponsor at https://pentera.io.

Larry Silver is the CEO of Superus Careers, which is known for its innovative cyber apprenticeship methodology. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to discuss cyber apprenticeships in detail, including why they're so valuable, how they benefit both the apprentices and employers, and more. The Federal Business Council is a producer of events to foster meaningful engagement for Federal Government Agencies, the Department of Defense, and the Intelligence Community throughout the United States. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://fbcinc.com.

Mark Sangster, cybersecurity author and expert, is the Chief of Strategy at Adlumin. In this episode, he joins host Heather Engel to explore the crucial cybersecurity threats impacting the 2024 U.S. election, including foreign interference, vulnerabilities in voting machines, and more. Cyber Tide is a Cybercrime Magazine podcast series brought to you by Adlumin. Working to revolutionize the way organizations secure sensitive data, Adlumin finds the newest cracks being exploited and shines a light on correcting the issue in real-time, with expert guidance. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://adlumin.com

Madison Horn is currently running for Congress representing Oklahoma's 5th District. She started her career over a decade ago, working her way up to a global leadership position with Siemens Energy specializing in critical infrastructure protection. In 2022, she founded the RoseRock Advisory Group and still serves as the CEO. In this episode, Horn joins host Heather Engel to discuss her background in cybersecurity, some of the related challenges she hopes to address, her experience as a woman in the field, and more. For more information, visit https://madisonhorn.com. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com/

Anneka Gupta, chief product officer at Rubrik, brings more than a decade of product and SaaS expertise with a record of growing revenue, navigating expansions to new markets, and overseeing DEI. In this episode, she joins host Heather Engel to discuss ransomware trends and some of the latest threats targeting healthcare organizations. Gupta is also featured on our list of cybersecurity pundits. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com.

Davide Orrù is a machine learning engineer at Keyless. With a strong background in AI, computer vision, and automation, he has extensive experience in developing advanced machine learning systems, especially in biometric authentication. In this episode, Orrù joins host Heather Engel to discuss passwordless authentication and how biometric traits, such as fingerprints or faces, can be used to verify identity. Keyless Technologies offers strong, privacy-focused passwordless authentication that dramatically reduces ATO fraud whilst improving the user experience for customers and the workforce. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://keyless.io

Patricia Murphy is the Vice President, EMEA & LATAM Ecosystems, Strategic Alliances and Channel at Palo Alto Networks. In this episode, she joins host Heather Engel to discuss cybersecurity challenges in the healthcare and finance industries, including how businesses are reacting to the evolving threat landscape, the zero trust approach, and more. Cybersecurity Without Compromise is brought to you by Palo Alto Networks, the global leader in cybersecurity. Learn more about our sponsor at https://paloaltonetworks.com.

Zack Schuler is the executive chairman and founder of NINJIO, a leading cybersecurity awareness training company. He sold NINJIO in 2021 and remains a strategic leader in the business today. In this episode, Schuler – who is also featured on our list of cybersecurity pundits – joins hosts Heather Engel to discuss a recently exposed social media influence scheme, for which the U.S. Department of Justice indicted two employees of the Russian state-owned broadcaster RT. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Perry Carpenter is the chief human risk management strategist at KnowBe4, one of the world's leading cybersecurity experts, an author, and content creator specializing in awareness, behavior, culture, and human risk management. He is also featured on our list of cybersecurity pundits. In this episode, Carpenter joins host Heather Engel to discuss AI vishing attacks, how to protect unsuspecting call recipients, and more. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com

Alexandra Rose is the Director, Government Partnerships & Counter Threat Unit at Secureworks. In this episode, she joins host Heather Engel to discuss the value of threat intelligence for security leaders, including how it can reduce organizational risk, inform strategic decision-making, and more. Secureworks is a leader in cybersecurity, empowering security and IT teams worldwide to accelerate effective security operations. Learn more about our sponsor at https://secureworks.com.

Bob Chaput is the author of “Enterprise Cyber Risk Management as a Value Creator” and “Stop the Cyber Bleeding.” Founder and executive chairman of Clearwater Security, Bob has assisted dozens of organizations and their business partners, including Fortune 100 organizations. He is also featured on our list of cybersecurity pundits. In this episode, Bob joins host Heather Engel to discuss C-suite engagement and overcoming risk illiteracy. • For more on cybersecurity, visit us at https://cybersecurityventures.com