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Today is Monday, March 9, 2026. Welcome to In Case You Missed It, our weekly five-minute rundown of important channel news stories that might have flown under the radar last week. In this edition: Ingram Micro Q4 and full year 2025 results: Ingram Micro reported fourth quarter net sales of $14.9 billion (up 11.5%) and full year net sales of $52.6 billion (up 9.5%), with its Xvantage platform now driving “billions” in transacted revenue. The company debuted the “AgenTeq” brand for its agentic AI capabilities, including a Sales Brief Agent initially piloted in Canada. Memory pricing crisis update: Dell is “compressing discounting” and shortening quote windows. HP says memory costs doubled in one quarter to 35% of PC production costs. Intel’s CEO says there’s no relief until 2028. The message to partners: quote fast, communicate pricing risk early, and plan for volatility. MSP Well launches as the channel’s first mental health community: Co-founded by Joe Ussia (Infinite IT Solutions), James Mignacca (Cavelo), and Miguel Ribeiro (VBS IT Services), MSP Well is a free peer-support network for IT and MSP professionals dealing with burnout, stress, and the mental health impact of cybersecurity work. Launched at XChange March 2026 in Orlando. ServiceNow claims AI bot resolves 90% of its own help desk tickets: The “Autonomous Workforce” agent handles Level 1 IT issues end-to-end, including password resets, VPN issues, and software access, with 99%+ resolution rates in targeted categories. GA expected in the second half of this year. Read Full Transcript Hello and welcome to In Case You Missed It from ChannelBuzz.ca. Your Monday morning recap where we catch you up on some of the channel news and trend headlines you may have missed in the last week. I’m Robert Dutt, editor of ChannelBuzz.ca. Today is Monday, March 9, 2026. Let’s get your week started right. Ingram Micro closed out fiscal 2025 with some pretty strong numbers. The distributor reported fourth quarter net sales of just under $14.9 billion, up 11.5% year over year and above the high end of its guidance range. For the full year, net sales came in at $52.6 billion, up nearly 10%. The company attributed the growth to strong demand across its core distribution business, an uptick in cloud marketplace revenue, and continued traction from its Xvantage digital platform, which management now says drives “billions of dollars” in transacted revenue. But the detail that caught my attention is a word, not a figure. During the earnings call, Ingram introduced the name AgenTeq – T-E-Q, by the way – as its branding for its agentic AI capabilities within the Xvantage platform. AgenTeq encompasses over 400 AI and ML models that Ingram’s been building, including a tool called the Sales Brief Agent, which gives Ingram sales teams real-time AI-generated intelligence on partner and customer accounts to help uncover growth opportunities. And in a detail worth noting for this audience, the Sales Brief Agent was initially piloted here in Canada before its planned global rollout in the first half of this year. We’re still learning what AgenTeq means in practical terms for channel partners and it’s early days for the branding, but the combination of its financial results and the platform investment suggests Ingram is placing a very deliberate bet on AI-driven distribution. A story we’ll be following up very soon here on In The Channel. If you listened last week, you heard us lead with the component shortage story. Cisco rewriting partner contract terms, Lenovo warning of March price hikes, Western Digital’s entire 2026 production already spoken for. The situation has not gotten better. In fact, it’s getting worse and faster than most of us expected. Dell COO Jeff Clarke told analysts last week the company’s compressing discounting and that quotes are now valid for “the shortest period of time they’ve ever been.” HP’s CFO disclosed that memory costs have doubled in a single quarter and now represent about 35% of PC production costs, up from 15 to 18% a few months ago. And Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says there’s no relief coming until 2028, a timeline backed by both SK Hynix and Micron. The takeaway for partners hasn’t changed from last week, but it’s more urgent now. Shorten your quote windows, have the pricing conversation with customers early, and assume that anything you quote today can and will cost more by the time it ships. Grab your helmet. Switching gears to something that doesn’t come up nearly enough. A new community initiative called MSP Well was formally launched this week at The Channel Company’s XChange conference in Orlando. MSP Well is a peer-support community dedicated to mental health and resilience among IT, MSP, and MSSP professionals. It was co-founded by Joe Ussia, CEO of Infinite IT Solutions, James Mignacca, CEO of Canadian vendor Cavelo, and Miguel Ribeiro of VBS IT Services. As Ussia put it, “the channel talks constantly about tools, threats, and uptime, but rarely about the human cost to the people doing the work.” MSP Well aims to change that, offering peer support, a Discord community, an anonymous call line, and partnerships with certified counsellors. It’s a meaningful initiative, and it’s something we’re looking forward to following up on here on In The Channel. And finally, ServiceNow says it has built an AI agent that’s now resolving 90% of inbound IT tickets on its own internal employee help desk. The system handles high-volume Level 1 issues like password resets, software access, VPN connectivity, and hardware troubleshooting, with resolution rates above 99% in those categories. When it gets stuck, it escalates rather than guessing. It’s an internal deployment for now, with general availability scheduled for the second half of the year. ServiceNow’s annual Knowledge conference takes place in May, and I’d expect we’ll hear a lot more about it there. Those are some of the things we were paying attention to last week. This week on In The Channel, we take a look at Check Point’s recent acquisition spree and how it all comes together with their chief strategy officer, Roi Karo. Sit down with frequent guest Tony Anscombe from ESET to talk about the current threat landscape. And break down the most meaningful findings of the Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index report. I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca. Have a great week!

Tony Anscombe, Cybersecurity Expert and Chief Security Evangelist at ESET

Pinar Ormeci, CEO of Lexful For MSPs, documentation is essential. But it's also one of the hardest parts of running a service business. Inaccurate, outdated, or inaccessible documentation slows teams down, increases onboarding time for new technicians, and can even put service quality at risk. That's the problem Lexful is aiming to solve with a new approach. In this episode, we sit down with Pinar Ormeci, CEO of Lexful, to discuss the company's new AI-native platform built specifically for managed service providers. Pinar explains how Lexful uses artificial intelligence to capture and organize MSP best practices in real time, making documentation not just a compliance task, but a practical tool that drives efficiency and reduces errors. We also dive into some of the challenges MSPs face when adopting AI tools — like ensuring sensitive client data stays secure and meets regulatory or geographic requirements — and how Lexful addresses these concerns with flexible data residency options. Plus, Pinar shares her thoughts on global expansion, including the Canadian MSP market, and what makes Lexful different from traditional IT documentation tools. Whether you're looking for ways to improve operational efficiency, reduce technician burnout, or future-proof your MSP business with AI, this conversation offers practical insights and a glimpse at where documentation technology is heading. Tune in to hear Pinar Ormeci explain how AI can transform the way MSPs capture, store, and use the knowledge that keeps their businesses running. Read Full Transcript Hello and welcome to the ChannelBuzz.ca podcast, bringing news and information to the Canadian IT channel for the last 16 years. I’m Robert Dutt, editor of ChannelBuzz.ca, and as always your host for the show. If you’re an MSP, you know that documentation is both critical and, let’s be honest, often a pain. From onboarding new technologies to keeping client procedures up to date, maintaining clean, accurate and accessible documentation can feel like a full-time job and even then it’s rarely perfect. That’s where Lexful comes in. Founded by Pinar Ormeci, Lexful is a new AI-native platform designed specifically for managed service providers. The goal is to make documentation smarter, faster and more useful, not just for the teams doing the work today, but for future technicians, clients and partners. Think of it as giving your organization a digital brain that learns your processes, organizes your best practices and helps your team actually use the documentation you spent so long building. In today’s conversation, Pinar walks us through what makes Lexful different from traditional IT documentation tools, how the platform’s AI assistant Ask Lex works, and how MSPs can balance the need for actionable insights with security and control over sensitive client data. We also talk about global expansion, including Canada, of course, and what it takes to bring AI-powered documentation to MSPs operating in regulated markets or multiple geographies. Whether you’re curious about AI in the MSP workflow, looking for ways to improve operational efficiency, or just interested in the next wave of tools that may be shaping the channel, this episode’s full of insights from someone who’s building a platform designed for exactly that. Grab your headphones and let’s jump into a conversation with Pinar Ormeci, CEO of Lexful. Robert Dutt: Thanks for taking the time. I appreciate you’re joining us to talk a little bit about what’s going on over at Lexful. Pinar Ormeci: Thank you so much for having me, Robert. Robert Dutt: You’re entering a market that MSPs already know well in terms of documentation tools. What was it that was broken enough about the status quo, the situation, that you felt like, “Oh, it’s time to start from scratch with something brand new.” Pinar Ormeci: Yeah, as you can imagine, everything changed with AI, with the advent of AI and the pace of doing things and how MSPs must react and are reacting to an AI-first world even today, and it’s even accelerating as we continue. So as such, we fundamentally believe that the things that worked yesterday will not work today and definitely not tomorrow, right, for the workforce that contains humans and AI agents. So we are the response to a long-standing pain point that the MSPs have when it comes to documenting what they have, finding answers and context when they need, and also having the ability to update that documentation as needed, right? So MSPs, when they’re operating, they’re going 100 miles an hour across clients, across tabs, across tools, and the last thing they need is wasting time trying to find the right answer, right network diagram, trying to see if that’s actually the latest and greatest. And usually that doesn’t happen. There’s a lot of tribal knowledge that lives in the MSPs because they honestly, at some point, stop trusting the data that they have and things start living in their minds. And that’s the reason why we exist. So yes, we are an IT documentation solution, but we are an AI-native platform that is starting with documentation and our goal is to really help MSPs move into knowledge operations, an AI operating layer, where the knowledge becomes autonomous, the outcomes become autonomous, and really the knowledge becomes a living thing. Robert Dutt: Well, let’s start with where you’re at in that regard. From your perspective and from what you were hearing as you were building up Lexful and planning it out, what’s the real cost of bad, outdated, unfindable documentation inside an MSP’s operation? Both in terms of operational stuff for the organization, but also in terms of ability to grow, margins of the business, the experience that technicians have, those kinds of things that are not peripheral, but not right at the center of operations. Pinar Ormeci: Excellent question. And what we say is that MSP documentation as it stands today is really broken. And ultimately, this is an economic problem. This is not a technical problem in the sense that it costs MSPs real margin. And how does that happen? So today, documents become stale as soon as they are written. Technicians waste hours collectively trying to find the right information, and manual updates really don’t scale. So what this ends up resulting in is missed signals, right? So you don’t act when you should be acting. You don’t find answers as fast as you could. Your technicians get burned out because literally after five, ten minutes of searching and not being able to find what they need, technicians go to other technicians. So everybody’s pinging each other, disrupting. So there’s also a lot of context switching. And this results in errors where you’re trying to solve different clients’ problems. And ultimately and fundamentally, this really results in eroding client trust and churn, right? So we see this documentation problem not as a technical problem, but fundamentally an economic problem that has real impact on the bottom line of the MSPs. And also their top line, because knowledge is also critical, Robert, for AI agents, for workflows. Your AI workflow or your agentic workforce is only as strong as the data that they rely on. So if you have a bunch of unstructured data lying around across different tools and you have no clue how stale or up to date they are, your agents won’t be as useful as they could be. So we are approaching the problem on both sides, both reducing your costs and increasing your margins, but also really preparing you for the agentic workflow and also AI-driven new revenue streams. Robert Dutt: You’ve positioned Lexful as an AI-native platform rather than a traditional documentation tool with AI built in, strapped on, however you want to phrase that. What does that mean in practice for an MSP that’s using Lexful on a day-to-day basis as opposed to using traditional documentation tools or methodologies? Pinar Ormeci: Sure. Legacy documentation tools were built in a different era, right? Before AI existed, they really depended on manual entry, keyword search, and they’re optimized for storage really, not to be an operational workhorse. Not for knowledge operations, where you’re able to put data to work for you 24/7. So our goal with Lexful is to move from this world of scattered docs and tribal knowledge to a unified AI-native platform that delivers the right solution to the right technician, anchored to the right context, to the right client, instantly. So this is how this looks in real life. Let’s say that you’re using a legacy documentation tool and you say, “Hey, I’m going to give Lexful a go. I want to try it.” By the way, you can have a completely free trial where you get to use the full functionality of Lexful in parallel to your existing tool. So there’s no risk. We call it migration without mayhem. So if you don’t like it, no feelings hurt. You can always continue with your existing platform. But this is how it looks. The first thing that we do is we migrate all your existing documentation. That means including your SOPs, onboarding guidelines, runbooks, what have you, your MSP-specific documentation, plus all your client assets and passwords and their documents into the Lexful schema. And while we are doing that, we transform that data into context, relationships, assets. So everything becomes structured so that AI can operate seamlessly and securely, very fast, within the guardrails that we put. So that’s fundamentally different than bolting AI into the scattered docs that are unstructured and expecting much from that AI agent. Before we even migrate the documents, Robert, what we’ve done is we completely context-engineered an LLM model to live in the MSP space. So you have this, let’s say, AI technician now that has access to all your data. And the things that you can do with this are really amazing. So we have AI as UI, as entry point to Lexful. And what that means is you can ask natural query questions in plain English. For example, a technician can easily ask, “Hey, what’s the admin password for this client?” Or they can ask, “Hey, what devices need patching for the clients that are in the Ohio area?” Or “What should I do about it?” Or you can say, “Hey, give me a project plan for me to patch these devices and make sure you’re prioritizing them based on urgency.” Or an L1 tech who you just hired and you’re trying to onboard, instead of pinging the senior technicians all the time, they can literally go to Ask Lex, which is our AI-powered knowledge assistant, and say, “Hey, how does my MSP do onboarding? What’s the best way for me to increase my learning curve immediately? What would you propose?” Because this is an LLM now that has access to all your knowledge and is context-engineered, as I mentioned, in the MSP and all things IT. Robert Dutt: And you mentioned data throughout that. And clearly, for Ask Lex, for the AI infrastructure to have the value that it potentially has, it has to have access to both an MSP’s most valuable data, the best practices, the procedures, the stuff that folks have developed over the however many years the business has been in place, and customer data, network diagrams and passwords, et cetera. How are you balancing getting the most out of that and getting the most value out of Lexful with trust, security, control, all those kinds of things that MSPs and rightly customers are going to be asking about? Pinar Ormeci: Yeah, 100%. And that’s why vibe coding is not going to work for any production-grade solution, but also definitely for MSPs, where you have multi-tenancy, security is of utmost importance. You have all these compliances and regulations and all of that, right? So you have to have a real MSP-grade solution. So in our case, obviously, we are handling really sensitive data, the client’s data, and also passwords, right? As a documentation tool, we have password management as part of that, a rich document creator and asset management. So it’s as sensitive as it gets. What we do is zero-trust security from day one. So Robert, I was the CEO of another MSP-first vendor before I joined Lexful, and what we did was Secure Access Service Edge, which is a SASE solution, right? So I’m so security-first because I’ve seen firsthand all the horrible consequences when security is optional. Security is a must-have. It has to belong in an MSP stack, and MSPs actually shouldn’t even deal with clients if the client says, “Oh, security is optional for me.” So I am very, very security-first. So from day one, what we’ve done at Lexful is we said that we’re going to be SOC 2 Type 2 compliant. So the whole thing that we’re building is built in that framework. We are already in SOC 2 audit, by the way, so hopefully we’ll get the SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. That’s the earliest you can get, by the way, as a young company, by the end of this half. Yeah, so we have a never trust, always verify framework, and we do take it very seriously. Robert Dutt: And similar issue, but from a different point of view, many MSPs, especially those outside the US, care about where data lives or even is in transit, or are required by regulation to care about where data lives or is in transit, whether that’s in-country, region-specific, or even locked down to the level of on-prem. I guess, how are you guys thinking about data residency and deployment flexibility as you scale and as your customer base scales? Pinar Ormeci: Oh, yeah, 100%. So as part of the SOC 2 Type 2, we are GDPR compliant. We are California CCPA compliant. So from a data residency perspective, similarly, we use AWS because we’re a global cloud-native platform. So we have data centers in the US, but also in Europe, in Canada, in Australia. So based on need, we have no problems having data centers locally in the region the MSP resides. Robert Dutt: You touched on this a little bit earlier, but I think for a lot of MSPs who are changing something like a documentation system that’s core to the business, it feels like there’s a risk there. Even if you see potential benefits, there’s also the challenge of leaving familiar systems, even if they aren’t your favorite things in the world. Can you elaborate a little bit on how you guys approach migration and early adoption so that partners can evaluate Lexful and still keep the business running at the same time? You touched on kind of having that parallel migration path. How exactly does that look for an MSP? Pinar Ormeci: Oh, yeah. As an operational tool, you cannot disrupt the MSP operations. That’s fundamental. So that’s why we say migration without mayhem, and it’s actually one of our core features. The other thing is we are very API-first, meaning even the product that we built is built on APIs. Our front end and back end are decoupled. Everything we do is via APIs. We have a RESTful API already out there for the MSPs to utilize. And for the migration as well, we have an API that automates the migration from an existing tool into the Lexful schema. But while we do that, we also have the MSP continue to use their existing tool while we bring that knowledge into Lexful. And then in that two-week trial, the MSP can use both platforms at the same time, really make sure all that data is there. They can validate that everything is to their liking and all of that. And at the end of that trial, if they continue to move with Lexful, then they can let go of their existing tool. So yeah, migration is very important. And like I say, we automate the migration to the extent possible using the API. Of course, migration is not trivial in any tool, let alone a documentation tool, especially if the MSP has so much documentation. So we always suggest, do this after Friday. Your workday is over, or during the weekend. So just don’t do it Monday 9 AM, just in case, because it might take one hour, two hours or whatever. But having said that, hopefully the migration is the easiest part of switching to Lexful. Robert Dutt: You’re working with AWS. I think you’re thinking on sort of a global scale, and why wouldn’t you, since it’s all online, it’s all technology. But as you think about global expansion, and I’m going to be biased here and say Canada in particular since that’s where this audience lives, how are you thinking about global focus? And also, I’m curious, as you’re talking to MSPs, what differences do you see in how MSPs think about and approach documentation, compliance, AI across the various regions that you’re talking to partners in? Pinar Ormeci: I think Canadian MSPs are pretty amazing and very innovation-forward. They’re definitely thinking about AI, their clients. They’re not that different from the North American ones, obviously. So we have very mature MSPs in Canada. And I don’t see massive differences when it comes to Canadian MSPs versus American MSPs, honestly, because the level of maturity in both countries is similar. So from a distribution perspective, we want to go wherever the pain points exist today when it comes to knowledge and documentation. And that is literally everywhere, right, Robert? So we are a global player and we also want to make it easy for the MSPs to get access to Lexful. We are working with Sherweb, we are working with Pax8. So the hope is that we will be part of those marketplaces definitely within this year. So by the way, a lot of our developers are in Vancouver. So we have great ties to Canada. I’m actually flying on Sunday to Vancouver for some internal meetings next week. So from our perspective, everything we do, everything we envision, our vision, we are a global player. We want to be the de facto central intelligence layer the MSPs trust for years to come. Robert Dutt: And along those lines, kind of looking forward, for an MSP who comes on board early days, as you guys are launching, how do you hope their business looks different a year from now after they’ve fully realized what you guys are doing and what you guys will do with Lexful over the course of that year? Pinar Ormeci: Yeah, excellent question. So we are a paradigm shift. I really see us, remember those days, for people who are old enough, like we used to have no internet, man. Like we used to have encyclopedias and the books, and like, my background is in engineering, I’m an electrical engineer. If I didn’t know something, I had to go open a book and like, it was these weird times without the internet. And then suddenly there was the internet, where this collective information and you can search for anything and, you know, then Google and so on. So that’s the paradigm shift that we are trying to bring the MSPs into. Instead of manual keyword-based search, manual updates and so on, now you live in that knowledge. Knowledge is always up to date. You do in-context troubleshooting. The technicians, they can be in co-pilot, they can be in their PSA, they can be in their Teams and they can just ask Lex to get the right answer contextually. The next steps, and then whatever is new discovered in that discussion is automatically detected if there is a gap and then trickled down to the right SOP, right KB. So this is the paradigm shift that we are talking about, so that MSPs can focus on not the mundane, like, “Hey, we need to update this document,” try to incentivize technicians on actually what makes the money, what delights their customers. They can be so much more strategic with their clients because just imagine now all the insights you can bubble up utilizing an AI and LLM that knows all your clients, that knows all the trends, that knows all the compliance needs. It is just a different game. So we’re really trying to bring the MSPs into an AI-first world because otherwise people will get left behind, right? The old ways don’t scale. Robert Dutt: And finally, probably the most important question we’re going to ask today, and that’s good journalistic practice, right, to wait till the very end to ask the most important question. I do have to ask though, is it true that your AI is also your channel chief? And if so, how sure are you that Lex isn’t coming for your job? Pinar Ormeci: Yeah, so I was like, you know, if you’re an AI-native company, we need to have some teammates that are not just human, but humanoid, let’s say. So we have as our channel chief a humanoid robot that has an LLM, has an NVIDIA chip. We have trained him on all the right things. Although at Right of Boom, people told me, “Oh, we thought he was a female,” but so yeah, Lex is amazing. And he is very clumsy though, so I don’t know that he’s coming after our jobs that fast. But yeah, we’re living in some amazing times. It’s just really fascinating as a technical person myself who’s been in the tech industry for 20-plus years. It’s fascinating to be living in these times where everything is moving exponentially. And yeah, so we do have a channel chief that is not a human. And he is with us at all the events that we go to. You can come to our booth and say hello, and then you can converse with him as well, right? Ask him like, “Hey dude, what do you think the MSP’s pain points are? Is Lex doing a good job? Is Pinar a good boss?” So he’ll have an opinion for you. Robert Dutt: All right, so flesh-and-bone channel chiefs have been put on notice. They are in fact on the list of roles that can be replaced. But jokes aside, no matter how good Lex and his AI pals get, what’s kind of the one role in all of this that you think humans will always play no matter where the technology goes? Pinar Ormeci: I think the judgment layer, at least for the, let’s say, near term, right? I honestly don’t know, 20 years… the thing is moving so fast. I keep reading Anthropic’s CEO and it’s just, things are changing a lot. But in the near term, the human judgment is still paramount. Human in the loop is paramount. And with AI, you have to always trust, but verify. So at Lexful, we make it such that we give all the reasoning the AI is doing to reach that conclusion, all the links where it’s going. So we make sure that the hallucinations, if there are any, are minimized and the humans can verify everything. So the human in the loop is ultimately critical and they are the judgment factor. And especially in the MSP channel, relationships are key. One of the things I love about the MSPs and this ecosystem is the community aspect, people helping each other. Then there’s MSPs being like, “Hey, we’re all on the same team” attitude. So I don’t think you can replace that for small, medium businesses. Ultimately, the best we can be is human. We are not AI, we are not robots. Humans, we’ve evolved to be social animals and community is such an important part of the MSP ecosystem. I don’t think that’s going anywhere soon. So we are here, as we say at Lexful, not to replace expertise. We’re just here to expose it to more people so that the technicians can do more important jobs other than just wasting hours documenting or finding the right information. Robert Dutt: I appreciate your taking the time. Good luck on rolling out and evolving Lexful. It will be exciting to see where things go from here. Thank you very much. Pinar Ormeci: Thank you so much. Thanks for having me. There you have it, a look at how AI may change your documentation system and maybe even provide a new business platform for your managed services business in the long run, courtesy of Lexful’s Pinar Ormeci. I’d like to thank Pinar for joining us and thank you for listening. That wraps up this week on the podcast. We’ll be back on Monday with In Case You Missed It, our weekly roundup of channel news and trends that you need to know about. And next week and into the near future, we’ll be taking a look at why modern IT environments are increasingly hard to monitor and have a chat with our frequent guest, Tony Anscombe, about the security forces you need to know about. Between now and then, please do subscribe to or follow the podcast in your podcast app of choice. And if it allows you to do so, please consider leaving a review or rating for the show. Have a great weekend. I’m Robert Dutt for ChannelBuzz.ca and I’ll see you around the channel.

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Dozens of online influencers are using their platform to spread financial literacy, which continues to have a growing impact on younger generations looking to get into investing, saving and making more money.And although cybercriminals have been around for decades, they're capitalizing on social media users with the help of artificial intelligence in the form of deep fakes or fraudulent advertisements to get your money and information. Host Mike Eppel speaks to Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET to discuss the signs to look out for, and how to protect yourself and your wallet from being one of the millions of cybercrime victims. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Deepfake videos impersonating real doctors are being used to push fake medical advice. How big of a problem is this becoming? Tony Anscombe, chief Security Evangelist for cybersecurity company ESET, joins us.

Segment 1 CTG Interview Middle market companies face unique challenges in the ever-evolving cyber environment. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity approach is a business imperative for middle market companies, and Chad Alessi will discuss the threat landscape, what's keeping IT decision-makers awkward at night, and the best approach to creating a proactive security measure. Cyber Resilience in Action: A Guide for Mid-Market Firms This segment is sponsored by CTG. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ctgrsac to learn more about them! Nightwing Interview Nightwing divested from Raytheon in April 2024 and is entering another year of redefining national security. Amid emerging threats and shifting industry regulations and compliance frameworks, traditional security measures are no longer cutting it. As Cyber Incident Response Manager at Nightwing, Nick Carroll discusses how organizations can continue to build cyber resiliency and stay one step ahead in today's threat landscape. This segment is sponsored by Nightwing. Visit https://securityweekly.com/nightwingrsac to learn more about them! Segment 2 Libraesva Interview Generative AI is having a transformative effect across almost every industry, but arguably the area it has had the most significant impact is cybercrime. Discriminative AI can now learn to recognize what constitutes normal communication patterns, so anything out of the ordinary can be flagged. AI is also enabling human security analysts to automate the triage of reported emails, to rapidly identify false positives and keep up with emerging cybercriminal tactics. Finally, specialized Small Language Models (SLMs) using neural networks are able to analyze and comprehend the semantic intent of the message. This segment is sponsored by Libraesva. Visit https://securityweekly.com/libraesvarsac to learn more about them! IRONSCALES Interview Phishing has evolved—fast. What started as basic email scams has transformed into AI-powered cyber deception. Phishing 1.0: Early phishing relied on spam emails, fake banking alerts, and malware links to trick users into clicking Phishing 2.0: Attackers got smarter—instead of mass emails, they started impersonating real people Phishing 3.0: Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate fake but highly convincing voices, videos, and images IRONSCALES discusses the current gaps in SEG technology and will showcase industry-first innovations for protection against deepfakes. Assessing Organizational Readiness in the Face of Emerging Cyber Threat Using AI to Enhance Defensive Cybersecurity white paper The Hidden Gaps of SEG Protection white paper This segment is sponsored by IRONSCALES. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ironscalesrsac to learn more about them! Segment 3 Illumio Interview In the post-breach world, speed and clarity are essential for effective cybersecurity. Security teams are inundated with vast amounts of data, much of which is not actionable. To combat cyber threats—and level the playing field—defenders need precise intelligence to identify attacks, dynamically quarantine threats, and prevent cyber disasters, highlighting the power of the security graph. Segment Resources: Rethinking Threat Detection in a Decentralized World Illumio Insights Announcement More information about Illumio Insights This segment is sponsored by Illumio. Visit https://securityweekly.com/illumiorsac for information on Illumio Insights or to sign up for a private preview! ESET Interview The ransomware landscape is rapidly changing. ESET global research team has been closely following ransomware gang disruptions, new players and how the RaaS business model continues to evolve. In this segment, Tony Anscombe will take a look into recent research, hacks and attacks, and explore how the industry and businesses are responding to combat financial risk and mitigate threats. Segment Resources: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/shifting-sands-ransomhub-edrkillshifter/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h2-2024/ This segment is sponsored by ESET. Visit https://securityweekly.com/esetrsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-409

Segment 1 CTG Interview Middle market companies face unique challenges in the ever-evolving cyber environment. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity approach is a business imperative for middle market companies, and Chad Alessi will discuss the threat landscape, what's keeping IT decision-makers awkward at night, and the best approach to creating a proactive security measure. Cyber Resilience in Action: A Guide for Mid-Market Firms This segment is sponsored by CTG. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ctgrsac to learn more about them! Nightwing Interview Nightwing divested from Raytheon in April 2024 and is entering another year of redefining national security. Amid emerging threats and shifting industry regulations and compliance frameworks, traditional security measures are no longer cutting it. As Cyber Incident Response Manager at Nightwing, Nick Carroll discusses how organizations can continue to build cyber resiliency and stay one step ahead in today's threat landscape. This segment is sponsored by Nightwing. Visit https://securityweekly.com/nightwingrsac to learn more about them! Segment 2 Libraesva Interview Generative AI is having a transformative effect across almost every industry, but arguably the area it has had the most significant impact is cybercrime. Discriminative AI can now learn to recognize what constitutes normal communication patterns, so anything out of the ordinary can be flagged. AI is also enabling human security analysts to automate the triage of reported emails, to rapidly identify false positives and keep up with emerging cybercriminal tactics. Finally, specialized Small Language Models (SLMs) using neural networks are able to analyze and comprehend the semantic intent of the message. This segment is sponsored by Libraesva. Visit https://securityweekly.com/libraesvarsac to learn more about them! IRONSCALES Interview Phishing has evolved—fast. What started as basic email scams has transformed into AI-powered cyber deception. Phishing 1.0: Early phishing relied on spam emails, fake banking alerts, and malware links to trick users into clicking Phishing 2.0: Attackers got smarter—instead of mass emails, they started impersonating real people Phishing 3.0: Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate fake but highly convincing voices, videos, and images IRONSCALES discusses the current gaps in SEG technology and will showcase industry-first innovations for protection against deepfakes. Assessing Organizational Readiness in the Face of Emerging Cyber Threat Using AI to Enhance Defensive Cybersecurity white paper The Hidden Gaps of SEG Protection white paper This segment is sponsored by IRONSCALES. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ironscalesrsac to learn more about them! Segment 3 Illumio Interview In the post-breach world, speed and clarity are essential for effective cybersecurity. Security teams are inundated with vast amounts of data, much of which is not actionable. To combat cyber threats—and level the playing field—defenders need precise intelligence to identify attacks, dynamically quarantine threats, and prevent cyber disasters, highlighting the power of the security graph. Segment Resources: Rethinking Threat Detection in a Decentralized World Illumio Insights Announcement More information about Illumio Insights This segment is sponsored by Illumio. Visit https://securityweekly.com/illumiorsac for information on Illumio Insights or to sign up for a private preview! ESET Interview The ransomware landscape is rapidly changing. ESET global research team has been closely following ransomware gang disruptions, new players and how the RaaS business model continues to evolve. In this segment, Tony Anscombe will take a look into recent research, hacks and attacks, and explore how the industry and businesses are responding to combat financial risk and mitigate threats. Segment Resources: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/shifting-sands-ransomhub-edrkillshifter/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h2-2024/ This segment is sponsored by ESET. Visit https://securityweekly.com/esetrsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-409

Segment 1 CTG Interview Middle market companies face unique challenges in the ever-evolving cyber environment. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity approach is a business imperative for middle market companies, and Chad Alessi will discuss the threat landscape, what's keeping IT decision-makers awkward at night, and the best approach to creating a proactive security measure. Cyber Resilience in Action: A Guide for Mid-Market Firms This segment is sponsored by CTG. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ctgrsac to learn more about them! Nightwing Interview Nightwing divested from Raytheon in April 2024 and is entering another year of redefining national security. Amid emerging threats and shifting industry regulations and compliance frameworks, traditional security measures are no longer cutting it. As Cyber Incident Response Manager at Nightwing, Nick Carroll discusses how organizations can continue to build cyber resiliency and stay one step ahead in today's threat landscape. This segment is sponsored by Nightwing. Visit https://securityweekly.com/nightwingrsac to learn more about them! Segment 2 Libraesva Interview Generative AI is having a transformative effect across almost every industry, but arguably the area it has had the most significant impact is cybercrime. Discriminative AI can now learn to recognize what constitutes normal communication patterns, so anything out of the ordinary can be flagged. AI is also enabling human security analysts to automate the triage of reported emails, to rapidly identify false positives and keep up with emerging cybercriminal tactics. Finally, specialized Small Language Models (SLMs) using neural networks are able to analyze and comprehend the semantic intent of the message. This segment is sponsored by Libraesva. Visit https://securityweekly.com/libraesvarsac to learn more about them! IRONSCALES Interview Phishing has evolved—fast. What started as basic email scams has transformed into AI-powered cyber deception. Phishing 1.0: Early phishing relied on spam emails, fake banking alerts, and malware links to trick users into clicking Phishing 2.0: Attackers got smarter—instead of mass emails, they started impersonating real people Phishing 3.0: Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate fake but highly convincing voices, videos, and images IRONSCALES discusses the current gaps in SEG technology and will showcase industry-first innovations for protection against deepfakes. Assessing Organizational Readiness in the Face of Emerging Cyber Threat Using AI to Enhance Defensive Cybersecurity white paper The Hidden Gaps of SEG Protection white paper This segment is sponsored by IRONSCALES. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ironscalesrsac to learn more about them! Segment 3 Illumio Interview In the post-breach world, speed and clarity are essential for effective cybersecurity. Security teams are inundated with vast amounts of data, much of which is not actionable. To combat cyber threats—and level the playing field—defenders need precise intelligence to identify attacks, dynamically quarantine threats, and prevent cyber disasters, highlighting the power of the security graph. Segment Resources: Rethinking Threat Detection in a Decentralized World Illumio Insights Announcement More information about Illumio Insights This segment is sponsored by Illumio. Visit https://securityweekly.com/illumiorsac for information on Illumio Insights or to sign up for a private preview! ESET Interview The ransomware landscape is rapidly changing. ESET global research team has been closely following ransomware gang disruptions, new players and how the RaaS business model continues to evolve. In this segment, Tony Anscombe will take a look into recent research, hacks and attacks, and explore how the industry and businesses are responding to combat financial risk and mitigate threats. Segment Resources: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/shifting-sands-ransomhub-edrkillshifter/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h2-2024/ This segment is sponsored by ESET. Visit https://securityweekly.com/esetrsac to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-409

Segment 1 CTG Interview Middle market companies face unique challenges in the ever-evolving cyber environment. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity approach is a business imperative for middle market companies, and Chad Alessi will discuss the threat landscape, what's keeping IT decision-makers awkward at night, and the best approach to creating a proactive security measure. Cyber Resilience in Action: A Guide for Mid-Market Firms This segment is sponsored by CTG. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ctgrsac to learn more about them! Nightwing Interview Nightwing divested from Raytheon in April 2024 and is entering another year of redefining national security. Amid emerging threats and shifting industry regulations and compliance frameworks, traditional security measures are no longer cutting it. As Cyber Incident Response Manager at Nightwing, Nick Carroll discusses how organizations can continue to build cyber resiliency and stay one step ahead in today's threat landscape. This segment is sponsored by Nightwing. Visit https://securityweekly.com/nightwingrsac to learn more about them! Segment 2 Libraesva Interview Generative AI is having a transformative effect across almost every industry, but arguably the area it has had the most significant impact is cybercrime. Discriminative AI can now learn to recognize what constitutes normal communication patterns, so anything out of the ordinary can be flagged. AI is also enabling human security analysts to automate the triage of reported emails, to rapidly identify false positives and keep up with emerging cybercriminal tactics. Finally, specialized Small Language Models (SLMs) using neural networks are able to analyze and comprehend the semantic intent of the message. This segment is sponsored by Libraesva. Visit https://securityweekly.com/libraesvarsac to learn more about them! IRONSCALES Interview Phishing has evolved—fast. What started as basic email scams has transformed into AI-powered cyber deception. Phishing 1.0: Early phishing relied on spam emails, fake banking alerts, and malware links to trick users into clicking Phishing 2.0: Attackers got smarter—instead of mass emails, they started impersonating real people Phishing 3.0: Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate fake but highly convincing voices, videos, and images IRONSCALES discusses the current gaps in SEG technology and will showcase industry-first innovations for protection against deepfakes. Assessing Organizational Readiness in the Face of Emerging Cyber Threat Using AI to Enhance Defensive Cybersecurity white paper The Hidden Gaps of SEG Protection white paper This segment is sponsored by IRONSCALES. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ironscalesrsac to learn more about them! Segment 3 Illumio Interview In the post-breach world, speed and clarity are essential for effective cybersecurity. Security teams are inundated with vast amounts of data, much of which is not actionable. To combat cyber threats—and level the playing field—defenders need precise intelligence to identify attacks, dynamically quarantine threats, and prevent cyber disasters, highlighting the power of the security graph. Segment Resources: Rethinking Threat Detection in a Decentralized World Illumio Insights Announcement More information about Illumio Insights This segment is sponsored by Illumio. Visit https://securityweekly.com/illumiorsac for information on Illumio Insights or to sign up for a private preview! ESET Interview The ransomware landscape is rapidly changing. ESET global research team has been closely following ransomware gang disruptions, new players and how the RaaS business model continues to evolve. In this segment, Tony Anscombe will take a look into recent research, hacks and attacks, and explore how the industry and businesses are responding to combat financial risk and mitigate threats. Segment Resources: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/shifting-sands-ransomhub-edrkillshifter/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h2-2024/ This segment is sponsored by ESET. Visit https://securityweekly.com/esetrsac to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-409

Join Paco as he sits down with Cameron Tousey and Tony Anscombe to delve into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. In this insightful interview, they discuss ESET's perspective on the latest trends and how Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can navigate these changes to better protect their clients. Don't miss out on expert advice and valuable insights that can help you stay ahead in the cybersecurity game! --------------------------------------------------- Connect with us! --------------------------------------------------- MSP Unplugged https://mspunplugged.com/ Paco Lebron from ProdigyTeks  Email: paco@mspunplugged.com Rick Smith from Renactus Technology  Email: rick@mspnplugged.com Corey L Kirkendoll from 5K Technical Services https://linkedin.com/in/coreykirkendoll/

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Tony Anscombe the Chief Security Evangelist at ESET about South Africa being ranked the most targeted country in Africa for cybercrime, accounting for 40% of all ransomware attacks and nearly 35% of infostealer incidents on the continent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TECH FOCUS Topic: Why SA is the top cybercrime target Guest: Tony Anscombe, the Chief Security Evangelist at ESET

Podcast: Speakeasy SecurityEpisode: Unpublished - Trust in Technology - AI & Driverless CarsPub date: 2025-01-28Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe first episode of series 8 introduces a new co-host for this season, Kirsten Bay, Co-Founder and CEO of Cysurance. Kirsten and Tony discuss “Trust in Technology—AI and Driverless Cars”, starting off with the key question – ‘Would you take a ride in a driverless vehicle?'. Waymo driverless vehicles are a part of everyday life in some cities in the US and while early adopters may leap at the chance to ride, not everyone in society may share the same opinion. With technology integrating into every part of our personal and professional lives just how comfortable and trusting should we be with the new AI powered devices and services? Hear the viewpoint of your Speakeasy hosts.This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal, financial or insurance advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The content and views expressed are those of the host and guests.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Tony Anscombe, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast! Today, we're diving into cybersecurity—a critical topic for small businesses navigating today's digital threats. We're joined by Tony Anscombe, Global Security Evangelist at ESET, who brings over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy. Tony has been at the forefront of cybersecurity innovations, guiding businesses in securing their data and staying resilient in an increasingly complex digital landscape.Key Highlights:AI in Cybersecurity: Exploring the evolving role of AI in detecting and preventing threats.Ethical Concerns: Understanding the ethical considerations tied to AI use in cybersecurity.Practical Strategies: Actionable advice for small businesses to enhance their cybersecurity posture and protect against common threats.Tony, it's an honor to have you on the podcast. Thank you for joining us to discuss these critical topics that impact small and medium-sized businesses across Canada.A special thank you to our partners: RBC, UPS, Xero, Constant Contact, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, for their continued support in helping Canadian businesses thrive.And thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible. For more resources, find their links below:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAConstant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/new-marketer?utm_campaign=canadiansme&utm_medium=sponsorlogo&utm_source=brandIHG Hotels and Resorts: https://businessedge.ihg.com/s/registration?language=en_US&CanSMEGoogle: https://www.google.ca/For more expert insights, subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine at www.canadiansme.ca. Join us next time as we continue to bring you strategies for business success.

Chief Security Evangelist at ESET, Tony Anscombe on whether its ok to fear AI, the role cybersecurity plays in making sure that AI doesn't get out of control and on the role movies like The Terminator plays in our perception of Artificial Intelligence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESET's Tony Anscombe joins us on the podcast to discuss the role of VPNs in your clients' remote access and cybersecurity approaches, including what solution providers need to know about different classes of virtual private networks, and how to find new VPN opportunities.

A software update for Microsoft Windows operating systems issued by the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike was the root cause of the recent global tech outage that hit many parts of the world. The incident, which affected 8.5 million Microsoft Windows devices, led to widespread disruptions of airlines, banks, broadcasters, healthcare providers, retail payment terminals and cash machines globally, with the cost of the outage estimated to top $1 billion. On this episode of Morning Shot, Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET - a cybersecurity software company shares his insights on the scale of impact of the outage and mitigation strategies for future instances. Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Bing Guan/ReutersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‌Scammers are looking to ruin your summer vacation. Travel scams are up between a whopping 500 and 900 percent! So, what do you need to know to avoid being taken advantage of on your next vacation? We get the insight of Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist with cybersecurity company ESET. Are you in the market for a new vehicle? Well, according to the latest data from the Canadian Black Book, new car prices are starting to drop. So, has supply finally caught up with demand? We discuss with Daniel Ross, Senior Manager of Industry Insights & Residual Value Strategy with “Canadian Black Book”.   Finally, “It's in you to give”, but not enough people are rolling up their sleeves to donate blood. We catch up with Jhoanna DelRosario from Canadian Blood Services for details on the current need for donations and how Canadian Blood Services is making it easier than ever to donate blood in Calgary.

Introducing our series of podcasts unpacking cyber insurance and its significant relevance to companies in this digital era. Peter Warren, an award-winning investigative journalist, writer, and broadcaster chats to Tony Anscombe, ESET's Chief Security Evangelist with over 20 years of international leadership experience in business development, partnerships, and as a company spokesperson.This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional legal, financial or insurance advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. The content and views expressed are those of the host and guests.

Tom Bodrovics welcomes Tony Anscombe, ESET Chief Security Evangelist, to discuss cybersecurity in the mining sector. With over three decades in IT and cybersecurity, Anscombe stresses that security fundamentals remain crucial despite technological advancements. He highlights vulnerabilities from remote locations, outdated technology, third parties, and activists/nation states. Mining companies face significant risks, including potential for fatalities and financial losses. A comprehensive cybersecurity framework is necessary, along with advanced technologies like EDR systems. The financial cost of cyber attacks can reach $14 trillion by 2027, affecting industries, including mining. Companies must prioritize cybersecurity and involve third parties to adhere to security policies. Anscombe also touches on the ethical implications and potential international collaboration in AI development. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:30 - Tony's Background2:03 - Industrial Security6:47 - Potential Risks10:37 - Attack Vectors12:32 - 3rd Party Liability14:30 - AI & Cyber Security17:30 - Practical Solutions19:50 - Capable People20:58 - Global Impacts & Costs24:16 - Reporting & Regulations27:02 - Technical Glitches?30:04 - AI Risks & Benefits33:57 - Restricting AI?36:19 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Mining companies face significant cybersecurity risks due to remote locations, outdated technology, third parties, and activists/nation states. A comprehensive cybersecurity framework and advanced technologies like EDR systems are necessary to mitigate mining sector risks. The financial cost of cyber attacks can exceed $14 trillion by 2027, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity for all industries. Guest Linkshttps://www.welivesecurity.com/en/https://twitter.com/TonyAtESET Tony Anscombe is Chief Security Evangelist for ESET. With over 20 years of security industry experience, Anscombe is an established author, blogger and speaker on the current threat landscape, security technologies and products, data protection, privacy and trust, and Internet safety. His speaking portfolio includes industry conferences RSA, Black Hat, VB, CTIA, MEF, Gartner Risk and Security Summit and the Child Internet Safety Summit (CIS). He is regularly quoted in cybersecurity, technology and business media, including BBC, Dark Reading, the Guardian, the New York Times and USA Today, with broadcast appearances on Bloomberg, BBC, CTV, KRON and CBS. Anscombe is a current board member of the NCSA and FOSI. Tony is based in the USA and represents ESET globally.

15 seconds...that's all it takes for artificial intelligence to duplicate your voice! From cloning voices to deep fake images, we need to be careful what we believe online. So, just how concerned should we be that bad actors will use this technology to influence Canadian politics? We get the thoughts of Tony Anscombe, Security Expert with “ESET” Malware Protection and Internet Security.   Drought conditions are once again expected in Alberta this spring and summer. So, what steps can we take to protect ourselves and our property? We get some tips on what homeowners can do ‘proactively' with Sam Araya, Senior Project Manager with ‘Aviva Canada'. Alberta is home to close to 104-thousand people of the Sikh faith, the largest population among the prairie provinces. We discuss the impact Sikhs have played in shaping Canada's military heritage with Captain Kamal Dullat, Spokesperson with the “Military Museums” of Calgary.

ESET's Tony Anscombe discusses backup strategy in a managed services context in this episode of the podcast. Find out why this funadmental of managed service is still so critical and how to make sure your customers are protected and able to get back up and running after an incident.

Michael chats with Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET. In this episode, Michael and Tony discuss the motivation behind and nature of healthcare cyber attacks, the pros and cons of using AI in healthcare, protection in light of the prevalence of telehealth, the importance of threat intelligence and human expertise in preventing cyber attacks, and much more. This episode is sponsored by ESET, eset.com/us.   Visit with ESET at booth #1601 at HIMSS, March 11–15, in Orlando.   The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsors.

Ransomware had a banner year, AI became the going concern, and patches still aren't being applied. Find out more about the cyber security scene in 2023 and 2024 in this edition of the podcast.

Alberta's economy is expected to slow in 2024 after a big 2023 fueled by growth in the energy sector. What reasons are behind the expected slowdown this year and how will it impact the average Albertan? We asked Deloitte Canada's chief economist Dawn Desjardins for answers. The deadly terrorist attack on Israel was exactly 3 months ago yesterday and there are fears the war against Hamas could spill into neighbouring regions and spark a wider conflict. We get details on the state of the conflict from Elliot Tepper, Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. And if you got a new phone or laptop for Christmas how can you safely dispose of your old device and protect your personal data on the new one? We get the essential steps to securing the safety of your digital footprint from Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at Malware Protection & Internet Security company ESET.

While in Seattle, I sit down with David Carbon, VP and GM of Prime Air at Amazon, to talk all about its latest delivery drones already operational in parts of California and TexasIn partnership with LG, entrepreneur and content creator Tess Barclay talks about the importance of thin and light laptops for workers on the go – including the LG gram familyESET's Tony Anscombe gives us helpful tips to fighting back against car theftsThank you to Visa, Slickdeals, and Western Digital for being such awesome partners on Tech It Out

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17TH   We begin with an update on the war between Israel and Hamas, now over 10 days in. We get the latest from Sarah Teich, International Human Rights Lawyer and Senior Fellow at the MacDonald Laurier Institute.   Next, maybe that large purchase you made using a “buy now - pay later” plan has put you in more debt than you can manage. We find out why this type of payment method is now failing consumers from Vivek Astvanch, Professor of Quantitative Marketing and Analytics at McGill University.   And finally, October is “Cybersecurity Awareness Month”. We get details on what current ‘scams' you need to be aware of and how you can safeguard your personal data with Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ‘ESET' Digital Security.

ESET global security evangelist Tony Anscombe joins us on the podcast to discuss the company's research into cybercrime trends for the first half of 2023.

Recently a group of teenage hackers managed to breach some of the world's biggest tech firms last year by exploiting systemic security weaknesses in US telecom carriers and the business supply chain, in what is a cautionary tale for America's critical infrastructure. Also, researchers from the cybersecurity firm ESET have uncovered a cyber plot targeting foreign embassies in Belarus. The company says at least four countries have been targeted by a cyber espionage group, using advanced techniques. Joining the show to discuss is Tony Anscombe, ESET's chief security evangelist. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

ESET's Tony Anscombe joins us on this edition of the podcast to discuss the company's new Threat Intelligence Services and how partners can use them to expand their security practices and improve their customers' security stances.

How will this week's Bank of Canada Interest rate announcement affect the average Calgarian and are the recent changes to ‘lending rules' in our country helping low-income Canadians? We get some answers from financial ‘guru' Bruce Sellery, CEO of “Credit Canada”. It's tax season! Aside from knowing about any changes to filing your taxes this year, how much do you know about the potential ‘scams' being run by cyber criminals right now looking to steal your personal information? We speak with Cybersecurity expert Tony Anscombe for details on what you need to know to keep your information safe.  Finally, we catch up with a former US Navy Commander turned Scientist who's trying to set the world record for time spent living underwater. We meet “Dr. Deep Sea”, Joe Dituri, currently living in a 100 square foot ‘capsule', 30 feet below the ocean surface!

Norm Murray speaks with Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist with ESET Canada. For 30 years, his company has developed industry-leading IT security software and services to protect businesses, critical infrastructure, and consumers worldwide from increasingly sophisticated digital threats. And now they apply this wisdom to the recent auto theft epidemic. http://www.eset.com

We start off with T-Mobile's Steve Carlson, on how many robocalls and scam attempts were caught last year, with the free Scam Shield app. It's an insane number.• Speaking of criminals, ESET's Tony Anscombe stops by to talk about why car thefts are up across the country, and the 5 things you can do to fight back (both high- and low-tech solutions).• Western Digital is in the house! I interview Nitin Kachhwaha about the latest WD My Book external hard drives – which now go all the way up to 22 terabytes (22TB) of capacity, wow.• I also talk about Visa's multibillion dollar anti-fraud efforts, ASUS laptops and accessories, and more.

0:30 | Alberta Justice says there's no record of electronic communication between Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office and prosecutors, in the context of charges stemming from the Coutts border crossing blockade. This contradicts what the premier herself told Rebel Media in December. Ryan opens the show with the latest developments in this story, including Real Talkers' comments via Twitter and email. BE IN TOUCH: talk@ryanjespersen.com  20:26 | Rick Peterson is a money guy. The former Conservative Party of Canada leadership candidate and co-founder of Centre Ice Canadians says all politics aside, it's a bad idea for Alberta to establish its own pension plan. Rick explains why, including some key differences between the Canada Pension Plan and the Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCO).  READ RICK'S ARGUMENT RE: PENSION PLANS: https://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2023/01/19/the-biggest-kid-on-the-block/#.Y8mr8j3MKUk CHECK OUT CENTRE ICE CANADIANS: https://www.centreicecanadians.ca/ 44:10 | Have you ever found a hidden camera in a hotel room, Airbnb or VRBO? More than one in ten people surveyed say they have. Now that's creepy. "Security evangelist" Tony Anscombe tells us what he does when he checks into a new place, and teaches us how to do a quick sweep of a property. He's also got great insight into Apple AirTags and other devices that can be used for good or evil.  CHECK OUT TONY'S TEAM'S BLOG ON HIDDEN CAMERAS: https://www.welivesecurity.com/2022/11/01/spy-who-rented-to-me-hidden-cameras-airbnbs/ CHECK OUT THE HIDDEN CAMERA SURVEY RESULTS: https://www.ipx1031.com/airbnb-guests-trust-hosts/ 1:00:20 | Most of us know we should leave service dogs alone while they're working. But would you know what to do if a service dog approached you, requiring assistance? NAIT students Michelle Gariepy, Brandon Lindsay, and Roseveer Salh developed Lassie 2.0, which could be a game changer. Find out why the innovation was nominated for the 2022 Capstone Project of the Year in this week's edition of The Leading Edge presented by our friends at Leading Edge Physiotherapy!  LIFE SHOULDN'T HURT: https://leadingedgephysio.com/ CHECK OUT DOGS WITH WINGS: https://dogswithwings.ca/ THE REAL TALK POND HOCKEY CLASSIC IS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4!  REGISTER TO PLAY, VOLUNTEER, OR SPONSOR: https://ryanjespersen.com/pond-hockey WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

ESET's Tony Anscombe outlines what all goes into a cyber resilience plan and how solution providers can build them for customers in this edition of the podcast.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Joining RIMScast today is Josephine Wolff to provide a 2023 outlook on cybersecurity and insurance!   Josephine Wolff is an associate professor of cybersecurity policy at The Fletcher School at Tufts University. Her newest book, Cyberinsurance Policy: Rethinking Risk in an Age of Ransomware, Computer Fraud, Data Breaches, and Cyberattacks, came out just this last August and examines the development of cyberinsurance and addresses what governments can do to make it a more effective tool for cyber risk management. Josephine will also be a panelist on RIMS's January 24th, 2023 webinar, “What to Expect from Cyber Insurance in 2023 and Beyond,” linked below under Upcoming Webinars.   In this interview, Josephine shares what risk professionals need to rethink or reevaluate in 2023, the top three cybersecurity issues that will have the largest impact on organizational leaders in 2023, her advice regarding cyber and ransomware attacks, and more.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:34] About RIMScast. [:45] About today's episode. [1:00] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [2:18] All about today's episode with Josephine Wolff. [2:55] Justin Smulison welcomes Josephine to the podcast! [3:07] Josephine shares her career history and what led her to pursue cybersecurity. [5:17] Is it inevitable that we will all become victims of a cyber or ransomware attack at some point in our lives? [6:57] Josephine shares her experiences with risk managers and professionals over the years. [9:00] Top three cybersecurity issues that will have the largest impact on organizational leaders in 2023. [12:22] As an instructor that teaches on the subject of cybersecurity, what is on the minds of Josephine's students currently? [16:05] RIMS plug time! All about upcoming RIMS virtual workshops. [18:00] What risk professionals need to rethink or reevaluate in 2023. [20:32] RIMS and several other organizations want the federal government in the U.S. to have a centralized framework to help prepare for and navigate the aftermath of major cyber attacks. How beneficial does Josephine feel this would be on a grand scale? [23:42] Josephine gives a preview of the upcoming Telos webinar she will be joining RIMS for on January 24th, 2023. [26:01] Josephine's thoughts on whether the CIO is a new best friend for the risk manager. [28:40] Are any of Josephine's students on the path to becoming CIOs? [29:25] Justin thanks Josephine Wolff for joining the podcast and shares some links to check in today's show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Public registration is now open! RIMS Virtual Workshops in 2023 — a Brief Dialogue with Instructor Elise Farnham Contribute to Risk Management Magazine Prepare for the RIMS-CRMP Certification exam with RIMS and St. John's University from January 24‒25th. Learn about the five core competencies of a risk professional and enhance your risk management skills. Register now! RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. Related RIMScast Episodes: “2022: The Year in Risk (Part 1)” “Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with Fred Karlinsky & Travis Wong” (2022) “CERT-In Cyber Details to Know with Jyoti Krishnan” “2022 Midyear Risk Review with RIMS Publications Director Morgan O' Rourke” “Getting to Know Jackware with Dan Healy of Anderson Kill” “Cloud Security Risks with Google's Monica Shokrai” “Roadway Risks: AI, Autonomous Vehicles, & Automated Driving” “Ransomware Risks and ‘Responding Gracefully' with Masha Sedova” “Cyber Breach Responses with Kate Fazzini, Flore Albo CEO” “The World of Cybersecurity with NCSA's Kelvin Coleman” “Cybersecurity Frameworks with NIST Fellow, Ron Ross” “Cyber Risk News & Trends with Tony Anscombe, Part 2” More RIMS Resources on Cybersecurity and Cyber Insurance: RIMS Letter to Federal Insurance Office Supports the Development of a Cyber Insurance Backstop From Risk Management Magazine: “Can Cyber Insurance Recovery from a Third Party Satisfy a Self-Insured Retention?” by Joshua Gold” “Insurance Coverage For Jackware Attacks,” by Daniel J. Healy & Robert M. Horkovich “Preparing for New U.S. Data Privacy Laws,” by Ben Richmond “4 Principles to Improve Your Data Privacy Program,” by Ray Pathak Upcoming Webinars: “What to Expect from Cyber Insurance in 2023 and Beyond” | Sponsored by Telos | Jan. 24, 2023 “Demystifying Business Continuity for Risk Managers” | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Feb. 16, 2023 Virtual Workshops: Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique | January 18‒19 | 10:00 am‒5:00 pm ET Registration closes Jan. 17 Fundamentals of Insurance | January 25‒26, 2023 | 9:00 am‒4:30 pm ET Registration closes Jan. 24 Fundamentals of Risk Management | February 14‒15, 2023 | 9:00 am‒3:00 pm ET Registration Closes Feb. 13 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Using M&A Insurance: The How and Why” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. (NEW!) “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire “ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Prioritizing People: Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency “SyncR: A Tool to Enhance Your Risk Quality & Insurance Strategy” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “RIMScast: Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL “RIMScast: Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “RIMScast: Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon “RIMScast: Establishing the Right Assurance to Request From Business Partners” | Sponsored by HITRUST “RIMScast: Aon's 2021 Retail Industry Overview” | Sponsored by Aon “RIMScast: A Legacy of Resilience” | Sponsored by J.B. Boda Group “The Golden Era of Insurance” | Sponsored by The Hartford “Insurance Investigation Trends Happening Now” | Sponsored by Travelers “What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops Upcoming RIMS — Virtual Workshops RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Merline Barrington of the Port Authority of NY & NJ! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Josephine Wolff's Profile Cyberinsurance Policy: Rethinking Risk in an Age of Ransomware, Computer Fraud, Data Breaches, and Cyberattacks, by Josephine Wolff   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “I think one of the things that risk managers struggled with for a while now … is really trying to lock down: How do we understand what is a reasonable amount of risk to accept? When it is so hard to quantify.” — Josephine Wolff   “I think another [cybersecurity issue] that we're going to see [that's] somewhat linked to the ransomware trend … is this question of state-sponsored cyberattacks.” — Josephine Wolff   “I do think there's value in thinking through, in more detail, what a federal backstop for cyber attacks would look like. That's something insurers have been asking for, for a while.” — Josephine Wolff   “The cyber insurance policies you can buy today look very different from the ones that you could buy 10‒15, 20 years ago. Part of how that fits in data privacy is understanding how breaches of personal information really drive this market from the beginning.” — Josephine Wolff  

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In anticipation of Data Privacy week (January 25th‒28th, 2023), Justin Smulison is joined by Fred E. Karlinsky and Travis Wong to discuss all things cybersecurity and data privacy.   Joining in the first half of the podcast is Fred E. Karlinsky, a shareholder and Co-Chair of the Insurance Regulatory & Transactions Practice at the Florida law firm, Greenberg Traurig. Fred is also a member of the RIMS External Affairs Committee and will be one of the panelists joining the RIMS External Affairs webinar on January 5th titled, “How Cyber Insurance is Shaping the Insurance Industry.” In his conversation with Justin Smulison, he provides an overview of the webinar and discusses how cyber and risk management trends are overlapping this year and in 2023.   Travis Wong, the VP of Risk Engineering and Security Services at Resilience Insurance, joins the podcast in the second half to offer a deeper perspective on data privacy topics against the backdrop of current events. He lends his expertise on cyber security trends, the FTX collapse, and organizations that are at risk for data breaches, and shares his advice on what organizations can do to better protect their remote employees.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] Registration for RISKWORLD 2023 is now open! [:33] About RIMScast. [:50] About today's episode! [1:00] All about upcoming RIMS webinars, workshops, events, and more! [1:53] About “RIMS Letter to Federal Insurance Office Supports the Development of a Cyber Insurance Backstop.” [2:27] Justin introduces today's first guest, Fred E. Karlinsky. [3:11] Justin welcomes Fred to the podcast. [3:36] What can risk managers learn from the FTX collapse? [4:50] What “RIMS Letter to Federal Insurance Office Supports the Development of a Cyber Insurance Backstop” details and why it is important. [6:15] Fred shares some updates from the RIMS External Affairs Committee. [8:03] What to expect from RIMS External Affairs' upcoming webinar, “How Cyber Insurance is Shaping the Insurance Industry.” [10:27] Justin thanks Fred for joining the podcast! [11:15] RIMS Plug time! All about upcoming workshops and webinars. [12:10] One Hot Minute with Scott Fenstermaker to discuss the upcoming webinar: “Royal Caribbean Group Creatively Uses RMIS to Boost Wellness.” [14:31] Justin introduces and welcomes Travis Wong to the podcast! [15:19] About Travis' career and his role as VP of Risk Engineering and Security Services. [15:48] Trends in cyber security and privacy breaches that Travis has witnessed in 2021‒22. [17:11] The industries that threat actors mainly target. [18:34] Has the FTX collapse changed the way that threat actors view crypto? [19:50] How did public or private organizations demonstrate cyber resiliency in 2022? [22:04] How can businesses ensure that they have formal and efficient processes in place to comply with CCPA and GDPR transparency requests? [24:40] Travis' tips and advice for organizations on protecting remote employees. [28:08] Justin thanks his guests for joining the podcast and shares some links to check in today's show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS Letter to Federal Insurance Office Supports the Development of a Cyber Insurance Backstop From Risk Management Magazine: “Insurance Coverage For Jackware Attacks,” by Daniel J. Healy & Robert M. Horkovich “Preparing for New U.S. Data Privacy Laws,” by Ben Richmond “4 Principles to Improve Your Data Privacy Program,” by Ray Pathak RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RISKWORLD 2023 — April 30‒May 3 in Atlanta, Georgia! Member registration is now open! RIMS Risk Maturity Model RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Buyers Guide Contribute to RIMS Risk Management magazine Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. Upcoming Webinars: “Protect Against Machinery Breakdown and Supply Chain Delays” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD GRC | Dec. 8, 2022 “Royal Caribbean Group Creatively Uses RMIS to Boost Wellness” | Sponsored by Riskonnect | Dec. 13, 2022 RIMS External Affairs Presents: “How Cyber Insurance is Shaping the Insurance Industry” | Jan. 5, 2023 “Recertification: Keep Your RIMS-CRMP Active” | Complimentary to All | Jan. 9, 2023 “What to Expect from Cyber Insurance in 2023 and Beyond” | Sponsored by Telos | Jan. 24, 2023 Virtual Workshops: “Contractual Risk Transfer” — Dec. 7‒8 | 9:30 am‒3:30 pm EST | Registration Closes Dec. 6th — Register Now! “Managing Cognitive Bias Risk” — Dec. 7‒8 | 9:30 am‒3:30 pm EST | Registration Closes Dec 6th — SAVE $100! Use Code: MCBR100 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops Related RIMScast Episodes: “RIMS Advocacy — See You In September” (2022) “CERT-In Cyber Details to Know with Jyoti Krishnan” “2022 Midyear Risk Review with RIMS Publications Director Morgan O' Rourke” “Getting to Know Jackware with Dan Healy of Anderson Kill” “Cloud Security Risks with Google's Monica Shokrai” “Roadway Risks: AI, Autonomous Vehicles, & Automated Driving” “Ransomware Risks and ‘Responding Gracefully' with Masha Sedova” “Cyber Breach Responses with Kate Fazzini, Flore Albo CEO” “The World of Cybersecurity with NCSA's Kelvin Coleman” “Cybersecurity Frameworks with NIST Fellow, Ron Ross” “Cyber Risk News & Trends with Tony Anscombe” “Cyber Risk News & Trends with Tony Anscombe, Part 2” “Cybersecurity in a COVID-19 World with Luke Wilson” “Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses with Daniel Eliot” “Cybersecurity with Christopher Loeber” “The State of Cybersecurity and 5G Technology with Jason Ruger, Ruby Zefo, and Chris Novak” Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Zurich's Construction Sustainability Outlook for 2023” (New) “Aon's 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Overview” “ESG Through the Risk Lens” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “A Look at the Cyber Insurance Market” | Sponsored by AXA XL “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire “ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Prioritizing People: Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency “SyncR: A Tool to Enhance Your Risk Quality & Insurance Strategy” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “RIMScast: Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL “RIMScast: Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “RIMScast: Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon “RIMScast: Establishing the Right Assurance to Request From Business Partners” | Sponsored by HITRUST “RIMScast: Aon's 2021 Retail Industry Overview” | Sponsored by Aon “RIMScast: A Legacy of Resilience” | Sponsored by J.B. Boda Group “The Golden Era of Insurance” | Sponsored by The Hartford “Insurance Investigation Trends Happening Now” | Sponsored by Travelers “What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops Upcoming RIMS — Virtual WorkshopsIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring RIMS-CRMP Chairman Ward Ching! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guests: Fred E. Karlinsky's LinkedIn Scott Fenstermaker's Website Travis Wong's LinkedIn Resilience Insurance   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “At the end of the day, the fundamentals stay the same. You need to prepare. If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” — Fred E. Karlinsky   “What I think is going on in the world we live in today when we think about risks [is that] cyber risks are probably the ones that are the most prevalent. They affect all of us.”  — Fred E. Karlinsky   “I would say … over the last year or so, government entities and technology companies in particular [are targets for cyberattacks]. Those companies with a lot of PII or Personally Identifiable Information … have been significantly hit.” — Travis Wong   “The first thing I would tell clients is: ‘Please understand what you have.' You need to inventory your data; you need to manage it. You can't protect what you don't know exists. You can't provide transparency to consumers if you don't know you have it somewhere.” — Travis Wong   “Ensure you have a solid foundation. Know where your key data is, know who has access to it, and know what type of data that actually is. Inventorying it is one thing, classifying it is something else.” — Travis Wong  

 In this ISACA Podcast episode, ESET's Chief Security Evangelist, Tony Anscombe, joins ISACA's Principal, Emerging Technology Professional Practices, Collin Beder to discuss ESET's recently released T2 2022 Threat Report. As a global leader in cybersecurity, ESET's T2 2022 Threat Report summarizes the most notable trends that have shaped the threat landscape for the past four months. This report dives into CloudMensis, the previously unknown macOS malware discovered by ESET researchers. To read the full ESET report: https://www.welivesecurity.com/wpcontent/uploads/2022/10/eset_threat_report_t22022.pdf. For more information, check out ESET's award-winning blog: WeLiveSecurity. Make sure to follow ESET Research on Twitter for the latest news from ESET Research. To listen to more ISACA Podcasts, please visit www.isaca.org/podcasts.

ESET's Tony Anscombe tells solution providers why they may need cyber insurance, what to tell their customers about the topic, and how to wrap services around insurance in this edition of the podcast.

00:00 - Quebecers casted their votes after a five-week election campaign dominated by divisive issues. Guest: Dan Spector, Global News Montreal Reporter 06:24 - There are some new, yet old, fees coming to your credit card purchases. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor 12:48 - A new report into repeat offenders and random stranger violence in B.C. shows the need for greater accountability. Guest: Wally Oppal, Former BC Attorney General 22:14 - Since employees have started working remotely, more and more companies are at a greater risk for data breaches. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor interviewed Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist at ESET. 27:18 - B.C. nurses say they're overwhelmed by the current workload and are seeking a lifeline. Guest: Aman Grewal, President of the BC Nurses Union 35:28 - The B.C. government is expected to table a new deal for family doctors in October, promising a better compensation model to address rising business costs Guest: Dr. Rita McCracken, assistant professor in family medicine at the University of British Columbia. 44:52 - Children and Youth in Canada have received an F, when it comes to exercise and physical activity. Guest: Dr. Nicholas Kuzik, Research Fellow, CHEO.

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has released its T1 2022 Threat Report, which summarizes the most notable trends that shaped the threat landscape from January to April 2022. Join ISACA's Research Advisor, Brian Fletcher, as he breaks down the ESET T1 2022 Threat Report with Chief Security Evangelist for ESET, Tony Anscombe. For more information, check out ESET's award-winning blog: WeLiveSecurity. Make sure to follow ESET Research on Twitter for the latest news from ESET Research. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more ISACA Productions content.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   The RIMS mission is to educate, engage, and advocate for the global risk community. In alignment with said mission, the annual Florida RIMS Educational Conference is coming back once again! With an incredible agenda and many familiar faces in attendance, this 2022 conference, held July 26th‒30th in Naples, Florida, is jampacked with fantastic sessions, fun after-hours events, and great accommodations.   Joining Justin today to share more about the upcoming conference, is long-time conference chair and Audio/Visual Coordinator, Jason Lynch! Jason shares about the focused events that attendees can look forward to, the special guest speakers that will be in attendance, and more!   In the second half of the podcast, Justin is joined by Dan Healy, a partner at the Anderson Kill law firm in the D.C. office. Dan is currently the co-chair of Anderson Kill's Cyber Insurance Recovery Group, as well as a member of the firm's Blockchain & Virtual Currency and Regulated Products groups. He has also co-authored many articles for RIMS Risk Management Magazine and is leading several sessions at the RIMS Florida Educational Conference!   In their conversation, Dan and Justin take a deep dive into Jackware; how it is different from ransomware, why it is an emerging risk that we all need to be aware of, where it emerged from, and how it works. Be sure to tune in to learn everything you need to know about this new, emerging cyber risk!   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:14] About RIMScast. [:26] About today's episode with special guests, Jason Lynch and Dan Healy. [:40] RIMscast sends their deepest sympathies to the friends and family of Jack Hampton. [1:09] Upcoming RIMS webinars and workshops. [1:38] About the upcoming RIMS Canada Conference in Halifax. [2:01] Justin welcomes Jason Lynch to RIMScast to share about the 2022 RIMS Florida Educational Conference. [2:36] How long Jason has been attending the RIMS Florida Conference? [3:12] Is the RIMS Florida Conference members-only or open to anybody? [3:53] A key highlight for the upcoming event: Florida's Insurance Commissioner, David Altmaier, will be keynoting on July 27th. [4:43] Is Jason overseeing the education sessions on the agenda? [5:37] The benefit of “focused” events, especially with the backdrop of COVID-19. [6:39] RIMS new CEO, Gary LaBranche will be making one of his first public appearances at the RIMS Florida Conference. [7:34] Exciting after-hours events that coincide with the RIMS Florida Conference! [9:35] Where to register for the conference and learn more about it online. [10:17] Justin thanks Jason for joining the podcast and shares the save-the-date for the 2023 RIMS Florida Educational Conference. [10:35] RIMS plug time! All about upcoming RIMS events, conferences, virtual workshops, and more! [13:12] About today's conversation with Dan Healy. [14:05] Justin welcomes Dan Healy to RIMScast! [14:33] What you need to know about Jackware; understanding the basics. [16:09] As a sub-set of ransomware, should we be paying more attention to it over other areas of cybersecurity? [17:23] Why Jackware is an emerging risk that we all need to be aware of. [18:18] Where the hackers are coming from and the origin of Jackware. [20:08] Why might Jackware attacks implicate a wider range of insurance policies than ransomware attacks? [23:35] More information about the risks of Jackware and how it works. [24:50] About Dan's live, in-person workshops on the 30th and the 31st at the 2022 RIMS Florida Conference. [27:11] Justin thanks Dan for joining RIMScast and Dan shares some final parting words of advice for risk professionals. [27:51] Justin thanks Dan Healy once again for joining the podcast and shares some of the links to check in today's show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: Florida.RIMS.org RIMS Events, Education, and Services: Risk Management Magazine Article, co-authored by today's guest, Dan Healy of Anderson Kill: “Insurance Coverage For Jackware Attacks” NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Canada 2022 — Turning Tides — Sept. 11th‒14th in Halifax! RIMS Advocacy — Legislative Summit Returns on September 20th! Spencer Educational Foundation | Annual Gala Returns Sept. 22, 2022 RIMS ERM Conference 2022: Call For Session Proposals — Due June 22! RIMS Buyers Guide RISKWORLD registrants can still access educational sessions on-demand through the RISKWORLD app and through desktop here. Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant RIMS Announces Gary LaBranche as New CEO Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information. In-Person Events: The 2022 Florida RIMS Educational Conference | Naples, FL | July 26‒July 30 Create a Contract that Effectively Transfers Risk | Naples, FL | July 30‒31 (Save $200 at checkout with code LEARNFL22 if you are also attending the Florida Educational Conference!) Virtual Workshops:  “Managing Worker Compensation, Employer's Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S.” — June 22‒23 | 10 a.m.‒5:30 p.m. EST “Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique” — July 13‒14 “Fundamentals of Risk Management” — Aug 10‒11 Webinars: June 28, 2022 | “Your Greatest Asset: Smart Risk Management in the Age of Workforce Transformation” | Sponsored by Travelers June 30, 2022 | “What Really Happens When You Negotiate with a Hacker?” | Sponsored by Gallagher Core Insights 360 Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “How to Reduce Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Risks” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD (NEW) “Managing Global Geopolitical Risk in 2022 and Beyond” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Keeping Subcontractors Safe Through Partner Elevation” | Sponsored by Highwire “ESG: A Responsibility and a Growing Megatrend” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Focusing on Your Team to Deliver Exceptional Quality and Service to Your Clients” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Bermuda Opportunities in 2022 with BDA Chair Stephen Weinstein” | Sponsored by Bermuda Business Development Agency “SyncR: A Tool to Enhance Your Risk Quality & Insurance Strategy” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Navigating the Risk Landscape in 2022” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Prioritizing People: Expertise and Innovation” | Sponsored by Gallagher Bassett “Risk Findings for the Industrial & Manufacturing Industry” | Sponsored by Aon “Establishing the Right Assurance to Request From Business Partners” | Sponsored by HITRUST “Aon's 2021 Retail Industry Overview” | Sponsored by Aon “A Legacy of Resilience” | Sponsored by J.B. Boda Group “The Golden Era of Insurance” | Sponsored by The Hartford “Insurance Investigation Trends Happening Now” | Sponsored by Travelers “What Could a CRO Do for Your Business?” | Sponsored by Riskonnect “Hard Reality: A Look at Rising Rates in Property & Excess Casualty” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Property Valuation Deep Dive” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Property Loss Control Engineering” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers NEW RIMSCAST VIDEO: “Climate Change and Insurance: A Fireside Chat with Dev Bhutani and Deepak Madan” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. Related RIMScast Episodes: “Cloud Security Risks with Google's Monica Shokrai” “Roadway Risks: AI, Autonomous Vehicles, & Automated Driving” “Ransomware Risks and “Responding Gracefully” with Masha Sedova” “Cyber Breach Responses with Kate Fazzini, Flore Albo CEO” “The World of Cybersecurity with NCSA's Kelvin Coleman” “Cybersecurity Frameworks with NIST Fellow, Ron Ross” “Cyber Risk News & Trends with Tony Anscombe” “Cyber Risk News & Trends with Tony Anscombe, Part 2” “Cybersecurity in a COVID-19 World with Luke Wilson” “Cybersecurity Tips for Small Businesses with Daniel Eliot” “Cybersecurity with Christopher Loeber” “The State of Cybersecurity and 5G Technology with Jason Ruger, Ruby Zefo, and Chris Novak” RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops Upcoming RIMS Webinars On-Demand Webinars RIMS Advisory Services — Ask a Peer Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS Coronavirus Information Center RIMS Risk Leaders Series RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring RIMS Treasurer Jennifer Santiago! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council RIMS Path to the Boardroom   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on iTunes. Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   Follow up with Our Guest: Dan Healy's LinkedIn   Tweetables (For Social Media Use):   “Once you go [to the RIMS Florida Educational Conference] once, you're hooked for life. Anybody and everybody that I meet that comes for the first time … value that experience. … It's something very special.” — Jason Lynch   “[Jackware is] almost a sub-category of ransomware. What Jackware focuses on is taking over a device or a piece of machinery … usually in the category of a smart device, smart car, or smart appliance … potentially hurting people or costing the owner a ton of money.” — Dan Healy   “The issue is that the prevalence of devices and equipment that can be attacked with Jackware is rising.” — Dan Healy   “We need to be ready because the past two years have seen ransomware — and now Jackware attacks — on the rise.” — Dan Healy   “Don't forget to give notice and don't take no for an answer.” — Dan Healy

Kevin Carroll sits down for a cybersecurity update with Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe to chat about the escalating risk of cyberattacks and more.

Are you having a conversation with your market or merely making noise? B2B brands—including HealthTech solutions—must invest in their brands. Expecting your inbound marketing and direct-to-customer approaches to distinguish you among your competitors will result in missed goals. Who speaks on behalf of your brand? Who is attractive to journalists and others observing your marketplace? Do you have a brand evangelist? Tony Anscombe, Chief Security Evangelist for ESET discusses modern brand communication on this edition of Studio CMO. About Our Guest Tony Anscombe is the Chief Security Evangelist for ESET. With over 20 years of security industry experience, Anscombe is an established author, blogger and speaker on the current threat landscape, security technologies and products, data protection, privacy and trust, and Internet safety. His speaking portfolio includes industry conferences RSA, CTIA, MEF, Gartner Risk and Security, and the Child Internet Safety Summit (CIS). He is regularly quoted in security, technology and business media, including BBC, The Guardian, the New York Times, and USA Today, with broadcast appearances on Bloomberg, BBC, CTV, KRON and CBS. Show Notes Technology only communicates to a certain level. To reach the depth you need with your end-user, you must engage and educate. —Tony Anscombe, ESET Sometimes, the very last thing you need to communicate is your product. Do you: know your customer well? talk about the challenges facing your industry? understand the threat landscape? connect problems to solutions? How does the role of brand ambassador or brand evangelist propel you forward? How do you calculate the ROI of a role like this? Links Discussed on This Episode Building a Bridge of Transformation for Your Buyer When What You Know Can Kill Your HealthTech Marketing

Tune in as ISACA's Kevin Keh talks with the Chief Security Evangelist of ESET, Tony Anscombe about the latest released report from ESET. ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has released its T3 2021 Threat Report, which summarizes the most notable trends that shaped the threat landscape from September to December 2021. For more information, check out ESET's award-winning blog: WeLiveSecurity. Make sure to follow ESET Research on Twitter for the latest news from ESET Research. To read the full Report, please check out https://www.welivesecurity.com/2022/02/09/eset-threat-report-t32021/ We would love to hear from you, please leave your comments below. If you enjoyed this episode, please click the like and subscribe buttons for more from ISACA!

Jay Hatfield, Portfolio Manager and CIO at Infrastructure Capital Advisors, shares his outlook for the markets and economy heading into the new year. Tony Anscombe, Chief Cyber Threat Officer at ESET, explains why 2022 is poised to be the Year of Cybersecurity. Ed Cofrancesco, CEO at International Assets Advisory, discusses why he sees a major correction on the market horizon. And Matt Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak wraps up the year in trading. Hosts: Tim Stenovec, Kriti Gupta and Romaine Bostick. Producer: Paul Brennan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Tony Anscombe is the Global Security Evangelist for ESET. With over 20 years of security industry experience, Anscombe is an established Author, Blogger and Speaker on the current threat landscape, security technologies and products, data protection, privacy and trust, and Internet safety. His speaking portfolio includes industry conferences RSA, CTIA, MEF, Gartner Risk and Security, and the Child Internet Safety Summit (CIS). He is regularly quoted in security, technology and business media, including BBC, the Guardian, the New York Times, and USA Today, with broadcast appearances on Bloomberg, BBC, CTV, KRON and CBS. Read the privacy policy, what they collect, what they share and, how long they retain it. Tony Anscombe | One Parent to Another | Book Introduction – https://youtu.be/zH8FfbqOZs4 FTC – IdentityTheft.gov 11 year old blackmails his own father

Cybercrime costs Australian businesses up to $1 billion annually, and small business is not immune to the threat. In fact small businesses are directly targeted about 43 per cent of the time. In this podcast security expert Tony Anscombe and I discuss the cybersecurity risk to small and medium business, looking at how cybercrime has become today's fastest-growing form of criminal activity. Key areas discussed in this Business Conversation include: •Types of cyber threats •Cybersecurity and digital transformation •How organisations can mitigate their cybersecurity risks Tony Anscombe is the Chief Security Evangelist for anti-virus company ESET. With over 20 years of security industry experience, Tony is an established author, blogger and international speaker on the current threat landscape, security technologies and products, data protection, privacy and trust, and Internet safety.