If it isn't enough that hospitals have been overrun with Covid patients during the pandemic, they also have been targeted by cyber criminals. Many have even been forced to cancel vital medical services because their systems, software or networks are disabled. It's more important than ever for healthcare organizations to keep their networks healthy. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we will get a prescription for good cyber hygiene from our special guest, Sunila Thelma Levi, a healthcare technologies executive at Commonspirit Health.

If it isn't enough that hospitals have been overrun with Covid patients during the pandemic, they also have been targeted by cyber criminals. Many have even been forced to cancel vital medical services because their systems, software or networks are disabled. It's more important than ever for healthcare organizations to keep their networks healthy. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we will get a prescription for good cyber hygiene from our special guest, Sunila Thelma Levi, a healthcare technologies executive at Commonspirit Health.

Episode 29: Keeping Medical Networks Healthy with Good Cyber Hygiene 

Cybercriminals are escalating their attacks. What can you do? Take managed security to a higher level with SOAR - Security Orchestration, Automation and Response. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, learn how SOAR can reach into IT environments and stop cyberthreats in progress, reduce mean time to repair and minimize the impact of cyberattacks.

Cybercriminals are escalating their attacks. What can you do? Take managed security to a higher level with SOAR - Security Orchestration, Automation and Response. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, learn how SOAR can reach into IT environments and stop cyberthreats in progress, reduce mean time to repair and minimize the impact of cyberattacks.

Episode 28: Take Managed Security to a Higher Level with SOAR

In the cybersecurity war, there are no rules. The enemy has upped their game with more frequent and destructive attacks. What can you do? Take your cybersecurity defense to the next level. Stay ahead of evolving threats with vulnerability management. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about how to go from reactive to adaptive strategies with our guest, vulnerability management expert Cristian Sandescu, Founder and CEO of CODA Intelligence. Stay tuned.

In the cybersecurity war, there are no rules. The enemy has upped their game with more frequent and destructive attacks. What can you do? Take your cybersecurity defense to the next level. Stay ahead of evolving threats with vulnerability management. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about how to go from reactive to adaptive strategies with our guest, vulnerability management expert Cristian Sandescu, Founder and CEO of CODA Intelligence. Stay tuned.

Episode 27: CODA Intelligence for Vulnerability Management

Cyberthreats are not only increasing but evolving. Keeping up is more than a full-time job. That’s why many business owners and IT leaders turn to cybersecurity experts. Should they be looking for MSPs or MSSPs? What’s the difference? Today’s guest has some deep thoughts about this and other pressing cybersecurity questions. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we'll chat with Mr.MSP himself, Charles Weaver, CEO of the MSP Alliance. Stay tuned.

Cyberthreats are not only increasing but evolving. Keeping up is more than a full-time job. That’s why many business owners and IT leaders turn to cybersecurity experts. Should they be looking for MSPs or MSSPs? What’s the difference? Today’s guest has some deep thoughts about this and other pressing cybersecurity questions. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we'll chat with Mr.MSP himself, Charles Weaver, CEO of the MSP Alliance. Stay tuned.

Episode 26: MSPs or MSSPs - What's the Difference?

John Peterson

Living on the edge means taking on risk, and that’s exactly what today’s special guest has done when it comes to network security.Instead of accepting the risks, he’s faced them head on to make living (and working) on the network edge safer for all of us.Stay tuned. In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll meet John Peterson, the inventor of the ZTEdge zero trust security platform.

Living on the edge means taking on risk, and that’s exactly what today’s special guest has done when it comes to network security.Instead of accepting the risks, he’s faced them head on to make living (and working) on the network edge safer for all of us.Stay tuned. In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll meet John Peterson, the inventor of the ZTEdge zero trust security platform.

Episode 25: Living on the Edge with John Peterson, Inventor of ZTEdge

In our last episode, we talked about why cybersecurity prevention is back in style.With remote work and mobile devices pushing critical workloads to the edge of the corporate network, Zero-Trust Access is now the holy grail.But it’s easier said than done.In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about how High Wire is tackling the growing challenge of defending a vanishing perimeter with the Overwatch Prevention Suite.

In our last episode, we talked about why cybersecurity prevention is back in style.With remote work and mobile devices pushing critical workloads to the edge of the corporate network, Zero-Trust Access is now the holy grail.But it’s easier said than done.In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about how High Wire is tackling the growing challenge of defending a vanishing perimeter with the Overwatch Prevention Suite.

Episode 24: Defending a Vanishing Perimeter with Overwatch Prevention Suite

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – this tried-and-true advice was the guiding principle behind cybersecurity for years.But when the likelihood of being breached became all but certain, cybersecurity pros shifted their focus to threat detection and response.With the increasing success of cyberattacks, prevention is back in style.In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss what’s behind the renewed emphasis on prevention and Zero-Trust Access.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – this tried-and-true advice was the guiding principle behind cybersecurity for years.But when the likelihood of being breached became all but certain, cybersecurity pros shifted their focus to threat detection and response.With the increasing success of cyberattacks, prevention is back in style.In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss what’s behind the renewed emphasis on prevention and Zero-Trust Access.

Episode 23: Cybersecurity Prevention is Back in Style

Cybersecurity is a growing national security and economic security imperative for the U.S. government. And the FBI is on the front lines as the lead federal agency investigating cyber-attacks. The bureau works to unmask cybercriminals, wherever they are. In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll open up the FBI files on cybersecurity with an exclusive interview with an FBI agent.

Cybersecurity is a growing national security and economic security imperative for the U.S. government. And the FBI is on the front lines as the lead federal agency investigating cyber-attacks. The bureau works to unmask cybercriminals, wherever they are. In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll open up the FBI files on cybersecurity with an exclusive interview with an FBI agent.

Episode 22: FBI Files – Cybersecurity Stories from an FBI Agent

Build or buy. Insource or outsource. DIY or DIFY. This debate is one business leaders have over many functions – from marketing to accounting to HR. When it comes to cybersecurity, the decision is infinitely more critical.  You need highly specialized expertise and expensive technology, running 24/7 to stay ahead of an evolving and persistent threat. In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll ask a tenured IT MSP to weigh in why outsourcing cybersecurity is a no-brainer.

Build or buy. Insource or outsource. DIY or DIFY. This debate is one business leaders have over many functions – from marketing to accounting to HR. When it comes to cybersecurity, the decision is infinitely more critical.  You need highly specialized expertise and expensive technology, running 24/7 to stay ahead of an evolving and persistent threat. In this special edition of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll ask a tenured IT MSP to weigh in why outsourcing cybersecurity is a no-brainer.

Episode 21: Ask an MSP: What's the Best Security Strategy - Build or Buy?

Ramp

With Solarwinds, Colonial Pipeline and a rash of other alarming breaches, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity regulation is ramping up. In May, President Biden signed an Executive Order “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.” And, now there are more than 130 bills making their way through Congress. That’s only taking into account what’s going on at the Federal level. States also are getting in on the action. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss some of the new and proposed rules and how they may impact your cybersecurity strategies.

With Solarwinds, Colonial Pipeline and a rash of other alarming breaches, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity regulation is ramping up. In May, President Biden signed an Executive Order “Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.” And, now there are more than <a href="https://www.csoonline.com/article/3626908/18-new-cybersecurity-bills-introduced-as-us-congressional-interest-heats-up.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">130 bills</a> making their way through Congress. That’s only taking into account what’s going on at the Federal level. States also are getting in on the action. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss some of the new and proposed rules and how they may impact your cybersecurity strategies.

Episode 20: What’s Up with the Ramp Up in Cybersecurity Regulation?

Cybersecurity Simplified aims to demystify cybersecurity and make it understandable to business people and managed services providers who aren’t security experts. We explore the latest cybersecurity trends, threats and news with the insight and perspective of CTO David Barton of Overwatch Managed Security by High Wire Networks.

Cybercriminals are getting rich by literally holding corporate data and networks hostage. These so-called ransomware attacks are on the rise because they work. They’re hard to detect and almost impossible to stop. In 2021 Ransomware damages worldwide are projected to be $20 billion. That’s 57 times more than they were in 2015, says Cybersecurity Ventures. The research firm says that number will grow to $265 billion by 2031, with a new attack every 2 seconds. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’re excited to talk about how to stop ransomware in its tracks with our latest solution, the Overwatch Ransomware Kill Switch.

Cybercriminals are getting rich by literally holding corporate data and networks hostage. These so-called ransomware attacks are on the rise because they work. They’re hard to detect and almost impossible to stop. In 2021 <a href="https://cybersecurityventures.com/global-ransomware-damage-costs-predicted-to-reach-250-billion-usd-by-2031/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ransomware damages worldwide are projected to be $20 billion</a>. That’s 57 times more than they were in 2015, says Cybersecurity Ventures. The research firm says that number will grow to $265 billion by 2031, with a new attack every 2 seconds. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’re excited to talk about how to stop ransomware in its tracks with our latest solution, the Overwatch Ransomware Kill Switch.

Episode 19: How to Stop Ransomware in its Tracks

Good help is hard to find. That’s especially true in cybersecurity. We need 3 million cybersecurity professionals to close the talent gap, according to the 2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study conducted by (ISC)2 . The shortage means security skills are in high demand, creating opportunities for those who are willing to learn. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about how to skill up to become a security analyst and start your journey to job security in cybersecurity. We have a Cybersecurity Simplified listener, Max Dore, joining us in this conversation.

Good help is hard to find. That’s especially true in cybersecurity. We need 3 million cybersecurity professionals to close the talent gap, according to the <a href="https://avanan.url-protection.com/v1/url?o=https%3A//www.isc2.org/Research/Workforce-Study&amp;g=ZGQ1MDc4NzdlNzBhODJmMQ==&amp;h=ODdiYThjYmRkNmQ5YTFiNGZlZTExM2JkYjcyN2VlZmFlNWI5MzM0YWY3NjU2MzZhZDlmYTExNzA3NzNhY2MwOQ==&amp;p=YXAzOmJ1enp0aGVvcnk6YXZhbmFuOm86OWNiZmNjZmY3ZmU3YjliYjlkYjVkNWVlNmM3YzQ3YWQ6djE6aA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2020 Cybersecurity Workforce Study</a> conducted by (ISC)2 . The shortage means security skills are in high demand, creating opportunities for those who are willing to learn. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll talk about how to skill up to become a security analyst and start your journey to job security in cybersecurity. We have a Cybersecurity Simplified listener, Max Dore, joining us in this conversation.

Episode 18: How to Get Job Security with a Career in Cybersecurity

Cloud-enabled anywhere work has been a boon to businesses of all sizes -- improving productivity and, frankly, keeping companies up and running during COVID.It’s also been a bonanza for cybercriminals, extending their attack surface to a greater number of endpoints – beyond servers and workstations to laptops, tablets, smartphones and even IoT devices.What can you do to extend security protection far and wide? In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss the case for EDR -- endpoint detection and response.

Cloud-enabled anywhere work has been a boon to businesses of all sizes -- improving productivity and, frankly, keeping companies up and running during COVID. It’s also been a bonanza for cybercriminals, extending their attack surface to a greater number of endpoints – beyond servers and workstations to laptops, tablets, smartphones and even IoT devices. What can you do to extend security protection far and wide? In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss the case for EDR -- endpoint detection and response.

Episode 17: EDR – Reducing the Risk of "Anywhere Work"

Way back in Episode 3, we talked about how Extended Detection and Response (aka XDR) finds and fixes security issues across your environment – from endpoints and servers to networks and cloud infrastructure.To get this kind of end-to-end protection, many XDR vendors rip and replace your existing – often expensive –  security tools with their own.But there’s a way to avoid forklift upgrades and vendor lock-in. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll show you how to unlock end-to-end security with Open XDR.

Way back in Episode 3, we talked about how Extended Detection and Response (aka XDR) finds and fixes security issues across your environment – from endpoints and servers to networks and cloud infrastructure. To get this kind of end-to-end protection, many XDR vendors rip and replace your existing – often expensive –  security tools with their own. But there’s a way to avoid forklift upgrades and vendor lock-in. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll show you how to unlock end-to-end security with Open XDR.

Episode 16: How to Unlock End-to-End Security with Open XDR.

“Set it and forget it” security solutions don’t work today if they ever really did. There are many reasons why, but it boils down to this: Cybercriminals don’t sleep.They’re working day and night find creative way to compromise your systems or steal your data. That means you need to be vigilant 24/7 – detecting and remediating ever-changing threats.If that’s not in your wheelhouse, no worries. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss the case for managed security services.

“Set it and forget it” security solutions don’t work today if they ever really did. There are many reasons why, but it boils down to this: Cybercriminals don’t sleep.They’re working day and night find creative way to compromise your systems or steal your data. That means you need to be vigilant 24/7 – detecting and remediating ever-changing threats.If that’s not in your wheelhouse, no worries. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss the case for managed security services.

Episode 15: The Case for Managed Security Services

Fixing software bugs is critical to keeping bad actors out. It’s a continuous process called Patch Management. While its purpose is to keep systems up to date, the practice itself has not kept up with the times. Businesses have moved apps and infrastructure to the cloud, but patch management remains on-premises. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss why it’s time for a Patch Management Makeover.

Fixing software bugs is critical to keeping bad actors out. It’s a continuous process called Patch Management. While its purpose is to keep systems up to date, the practice itself has not kept up with the times. Businesses have moved apps and infrastructure to the cloud, but patch management remains on-premises. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss why it’s time for a Patch Management Makeover.

Episode 14: Why It's Time for a Patch Management Makeover

To pay or not to pay – that is the question when it comes to ransomware. Is it better to hold your ground and discourage future data hostage situations or pay up and cut your losses? Recently, some cyber insurance companies have switched sides in the debate, refusing to reimburse ransomware payments to cybercriminals. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss this trend and what it means for the future of cybersecurity risk strategies.

To pay or not to pay – that is the question when it comes to ransomware. Is it better to hold your ground and discourage future data hostage situations or pay up and cut your losses? Recently, some cyber insurance companies have switched sides in the debate, refusing to reimburse ransomware payments to cybercriminals. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss this trend and what it means for the future of cybersecurity risk strategies.

Episode 13: Is the Risk of Ransomware too High for Cyber Insurance?

You see it in the headlines every day— ransomware attacks disrupting businesses and the economy in a broader sense. The Colonial Pipeline attack certainly got the attention of The White House and our current administration after the attack forced the company to shut down 5,500 miles of pipeline, triggering widespread fuel shortages in the Southeast. 2020 was a bad year for ransomware attacks. 2021 is already shaping out to be way worse.

You see it in the headlines every day— ransomware attacks disrupting businesses and the economy in a broader sense. The Colonial Pipeline attack certainly got the attention of The White House and our current administration after the attack forced the company to shut down 5,500 miles of pipeline, triggering widespread fuel shortages in the Southeast. 2020 was a bad year for ransomware attacks. 2021 is already shaping out to be way worse.

Episode 12: Ransomware is Booming – What Businesses Need to Know

The success of working from home during lockdown has caused companies to rethink “the office,” allowing both in-office and at-home work on a permanent basis. But this new hybrid workplace presents cybersecurity challenges. Not only do companies need to secure headquarters, data center and branch offices, they now need to safeguard dozens, hundreds or even thousands of endpoints used by employees working remotely. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss why the New Hybrid Workplace is the Next Security Headache and what to do about it.

The success of working from home during lockdown has caused companies to rethink “the office,” allowing both in-office and at-home work on a permanent basis. But this new hybrid workplace presents cybersecurity challenges. Not only do companies need to secure headquarters, data center and branch offices, they now need to safeguard dozens, hundreds or even thousands of endpoints used by employees working remotely. In this episode of Cybersecurity Simplified, we’ll discuss why the New Hybrid Workplace is the Next Security Headache and what to do about it.

Episode 11: The New Hybrid Workplace is the Next Security Headache

Cybersecurity is an IT issue, to be managed by the IT department. Right? Our guest on Cybersecurity Simplified, Mark Porter, CEO at High Wire Networks, will explain that’s only half true. In fact, Cybersecurity impacts the entire business – not only that it’s IT infrastructure works, but operational uptime, the privacy of its customer data, compliance with regulations, ability to collect revenue – even the company reputation.Mark Porter will explain why Cybersecurity is Not Just an IT Problem, It’s a Business Problem.

Cybersecurity is an IT issue, to be managed by the IT department. Right? Our guest on Cybersecurity Simplified, Mark Porter, CEO at High Wire Networks, will explain that’s only half true. In fact, Cybersecurity impacts the entire business – not only that it’s IT infrastructure works, but operational uptime, the privacy of its customer data, compliance with regulations, ability to collect revenue – even the company reputation.Mark Porter will explain why Cybersecurity is Not Just an IT Problem, It’s a Business Problem.

Episode 10: Why Cybersecurity is Not Just an IT Problem, It’s a  Business Problem

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