Podcast
Caffeinated Risk
Hosted by McCreight & Leece · EN
The monthly podcast for security professionals, by security professionals.Two self proclaimed grumpy security professionals talk security risk, how they’ve managed it in the past and forward looking discussions with guests working in information security and risk management.
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Global Risk Management as Strategic Advantage with Dominic Bowen
Jun 19, 202500:35:50Tap to summarizeThe Caffeinated Risk hosts navigate time zones and catch up with Dominic Bowen traveling between meetings to discuss risk management with an international expert on the subject. Mr. Bowen is a partner and Head of Strategic Advisory at 2Secure, one of Europe's leading risk management consulting firms, as well as the host of the International Risk Podcast. Political tensions are higher than they have been for years and there is seldom a month that goes by without a technical disruption that affects numerous businesses and services due to the interconnected nature of our modern world. Despite the serious topics covered, Dominic Bowen offers some practical solutions based on experience in the business world , the higher stakes of military service and humanitarian relief offering an unexpected, potentially positive outcome. I.E., accepting the tempo of constant crisis and becoming and effective manager of those risks can actually accelerate success.
Transcribe →Simplifying risk analysis using FAIR and Wiley Coyote with Jack Freund
Apr 24, 202500:08:35Tap to summarizeA while back we were fortunate enough to spend time with Jack Freund, coauthor and thought leader responsible for bring the FAIR methodology and practice into the main stream. A bonus from that original recording is now an espresso shot discussing how to fast track an assessment when the threat vectors are numerous. While the metaphor Jack used is somewhat unexpected it's both memorable and an excellent approach to dealing with an entire class of attacks in a single assessment. A pro tip from one of the original practitioners of the FAIR methodology well worth a listen.
Transcribe →SMB Resilience and lessons for larger organizations with Rochelle Clarke
Mar 27, 202500:30:44Tap to summarizeAt 45-50%, depending on your statistical source, there is no denying that small to medium sized businesses are a significant economic engine from both an employment and innovation perspective. In 1978 Microsoft numbered 11 people. Unfortunately small businesses are also the least likely to survive a major disruption, an experience that changed Rochelle Clarke's corporate leadership trajectory to a business founder.The Continuity Strength founder shares insights on the needs of small to medium businesses and how to develop resilience plans while simultaneously addressing the two biggest concerns of most SMB owners, time and money. Prior to founding Continuity Strength, Ms. Clarke was the Country Manager, Global Strategy for Heineken, a management consultant and is on multiple board and academic committees.
Transcribe →Addressing Risk and Cyber Resilience, the Alberta Approach - with Rachel Hayward
Feb 20, 202500:36:13Tap to summarizeA surprising number of digital innovations began in Alberta, be it the world's first public digital cellular network in 1985, the DNP3 industrial controls protocol and becoming the first Google international research lab in 2017. CyberAlberta is another innovative collaboration focused on strengthening the cyber resilience of Alberta organizations. At almost 330 billion annually, protecting the Alberta economy and it's citizens from digital attacks is an important mission. In a very candid conversation, Rachel Hayward, Executive Director of CyberAlberta shares both successes and challenges observed with cyber workforces and organizational readiness. Her previous tenure with the Alberta Privacy commissioner adds some additional nuance in these times of ever greater tests of personal rights.
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