Protect Your Digital Fortress: The Importance of Good Cyber Hygiene

In this episode of E.B. Spoke - The Podcast, host Erik Boemanns discusses with cybersecurity expert Heather Noggle about how good cyber hygiene practices can make individuals and businesses less enticing targets for cybercriminals. They delve into the evolution of cybersecurity, from early internet vulnerabilities to modern-day threats, emphasizing the importance of practices such as strong passwords, regular backups, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and employee training. By highlighting real-world examples and discussing recent cyber incidents, they underline the necessity of building resilient systems and continuously updating cybersecurity measures to stay ahead of sophisticated attackers. They also stress the role of frameworks like the Center for Internet Security (CIS) controls and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in achieving greater cybersecurity maturity.

00:00 Introduction to Cyber Hygiene

00:21 Early Internet Security Measures

01:28 Welcome Heather Noggle

01:47 Heather's Background in Technology

02:32 The Sandcastle Analogy

03:23 Motivations Behind Cyber Attacks

04:57 Ransomware and Double Extortion

08:25 The Business of Cybercrime

12:31 The Role of Backups in Cyber Defense

14:53 The Cat and Mouse Game of Cybersecurity

17:21 Exploring Alternative Strategies to Devalue Cyber Attacks

17:51 The Role of Multi-Factor Authentication in Cybersecurity

18:44 Ransomware and the Importance of Backups

19:24 Basic Cyber Hygiene Practices

21:54 The Invisibility of Cybercrime to the Average User

24:54 Recent News: Ferrari's Foiled Cyber Attack

30:19 The Importance of Resiliency in Cybersecurity

34:40 Closing Thoughts and Resources

In today’s Episode, we discuss the human element of cybersecurity.

My guest, Kayla Delcoure, heads up HR and Marketing for HanaByte, a cybersecurity consultancy.

Here’s what we talk about:

* The critical role of the human element in cybersecurity, including continuous training and the integration of HR and marketing in fostering a secure organizational culture.

* The importance of clear and honest internal communication during security incidents, advocating for transparency and employee empowerment to enhance cybersecurity awareness.

* The significance of personal privacy awareness and the strategic use of cybersecurity as a marketing tool to build trust with customers and employees.

Episode 6 explores the relationship between the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). My guest is Todd Lessem from Diakonos Management Solutions.

In our conversation, we emphasize the importance of collaboration, especially from a cybersecurity and risk perspective. We explore how these two roles can work together effectively, not only during incidents but also in routine operations.

Todd focuses on helping business owners grow their businesses through a data-driven approach, emphasizing top line revenue and bottom line cash flow growth. Todd also has a data business called The Data Miners, which specializes in data analytics, visualization, data migration, data hygiene, and financial planning for organizations.

In Episode 5, Mark Runyon, VP of Consulting of Improving, and I talk about how to talk about cybersecurity with CEOs, founders, and other business leaders. The short answer - it’s a language of risk.

Listen to this first part of a multipart series of conversations with a variety of business leaders to talk about the intersection of cybersecurity with marketing, legal, operations, technology, and more.

I shared my thoughts on the importance of DevSecOps and how a modern CISO should ensure the business uses these techniques. (Edited version of previously live event)

Listen as John and I discuss 3d printing. What fun things he’s done, where the technology is headed (4d, 5d, and beyond!). Also some other technologies - printing metal, multi-tool products.

It’s a fun talk - like you get to sit between two people on a porch and hear what we talked about…

Check out John’s YouTube channel (mentioned), here:

https://www.youtube.com/@cjkcizur

In today's episode, I spent some time talking with Director of Creative Services at Improving Atlanta, Jared Sims. The topic of our conversation is Customer Experience - which involves what a customer experiences at every touch point between the customer and your business. From sales, to support, to exit - how do your customers perceive your business? What are some of the ways to think about this? How do you approach understanding it?

Listen and find out!

Should you use a password manager? Yes

Should have have strong passwords? Yes

Length is more important than complexity!

Listen for more details, and how else you can protect your account!