Monthly Archives: September 2021

Shane Young is a penetration tester at Rapid7 whose real-life acting and cyber skills would have been a great addition to the “Oceans 11” team. In this episode, Shane joins the No Password Required team to share some of his exciting stories as a penetration tester, how hacking his high school’s network got him into the world of cybersecurity, and why LEGO bricks are really made for adults, not kids. Additionally, Shane, Ernie, and Clabby discuss The Mandalorian and the Star Wars universe (no spoilers!) Clabby and Ernie explore the controversial GoDaddy phishing campaign and the ethical ramifications of company phishing tests. In the “Positively Cyber” segment, Pablo Torres analyzes why Mulan has the skills and dedication to be a savvy network defender in our fictitious cybersecurity organization.

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Melinda Lemke is the Head of Information Security at King & Spalding with a decade of leadership experience in the cyber industry. In this episode, Melinda joins the No Password Required team to talk about her experience as a woman and leader in this field, how professional mentors can enhance success, and the best yacht-rock bands of all time. Maybe most importantly, the team discusses the John Hughes movie universe and why Kevin McAllister is a better problem-solver than Ferris Bueller. Additionally, Ernie and Clabby explore the importance of password security and real-world ransomware attacks, including the ransomware attacks on Miami-Dade county schools. In the “Positively Cyber” segment, Pablo Torres explores the reasons why John Wick would be the perfect candidate for an elite penetration-tester position in our fictitious cybersecurity organization.

Stephen “Scuba” Gary is a cyber intelligence professor at the University of South Florida with over 15 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. In this episode, Scuba joins the No Password Required team to discuss his journey in the field of cybersecurity, how one gets the nickname Scuba without scuba diving, and why math nerds throw the best parties. Scuba, Ernie, and Clabby analyze ransomware attacks in Florida, security lessons to be learned from the 2020 elections, and more. In the “Positively Cyber” segment, Pablo Torres explores why Peter Quill, aka the Star Lord, aka the leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, would be a perfect fit for Chief Technology Officer in a fictitious cybersecurity organization.

Cyber forensic experts unlock how cybercrimes are committed and who is responsible. Corporations and law enforcement rely on advancements in the field to prevent further crimes and hold criminals accountable. Our guest, Dr. LeGrande Gardner, has been at the forefront of cyber forensic training and the evolution and science of digital evidence collection.

Our lives are changing every day because of the way that we interact in the virtual landscape. Kerry Long, a program manager at IARPA, shares what his team is working on to make cloud computing more secure now and in the future. One reason he loves the cloud environment is because of its flexibility and the ability to innovate. Computer engineers are now able to resolve cyber risks much easier than in traditional computing infrastructures. Kerry dives into what it means to be in this human domain, how cybersecurity is evolving, and what this means for the cyber community, businesses, and individuals. He also discusses the IARPA VirtUE program and how virtuous user environments need to change to mitigate breaches.

This is the second part of a special edition recorded at the 2019 Cyber Florida Conference where panelists covered the topic of “Solutions to the Cybersecurity Personnel Gap.” Panelists discuss how businesses and technology service providers must work together to close security gaps, share information, and grow cybersecurity talent.

This is a special two-part series recorded at Cyber Florida Conference 2019. In this episode, panelists cover “Cybersecurity and the C-Suite.” The panel discusses how C-level executives can be educated about cyber risks, accountability, and building a cyber-aware culture. The panel dives into hiring, training, and educating a workforce with an emphasis on the tech field, critical skills, and crossover for an organization’s entire team.

In this episode of No Password Required, our guest Dr. Sagar Samtani shares his research on cyber threat intelligence and the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is having on cybercriminals and cybersecurity. Dr. Samtani discusses platforms on the Dark Web, hacker behavior, and operational intelligence to identify and mitigate exploits and breaches.

Cybersecurity specialist Stacy Arruda discusses how to prevent cybercriminals from using our social media, children, and business networks to siphon billions from individuals and businesses.

When everything is connected, is anything safe? No Password Required guest Ed Cabrera helps understand the term “IoT” and what it means in our lives. He discusses how connectivity is changing the role of responsibility and reputation in design, manufacturing, and leadership; the cybersecurity personnel shortage in the age of automation and machine learning; and risk management against ransomware, cyberattacks, cyber manipulation, and identity theft.