Special Podcast Series…
October 2014 marks the 11th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). In recognition of this month long campaign, the National Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) will produce a series of podcasts and webinars with some of the nation’s foremost experts in cyber security. We will be discussing the basics of cyber security among many other new and exciting topics. Check in on our website or follow us on Facebook, Linkedin, or Twitter to learn more about our upcoming educational sessions. Join us as we take part in raising awareness for NCSAM!
Today in Cybersecurity: How to Establish Effective Cybersecurity Metrics
Posted: October 30, 2014In this podcast, Derek Smith provides a definition of security metrics, explains the value of these metrics, and provides seven steps for building a security metrics program. Having trouble with the media player? Listen Here Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior […]
Today in Cybersecurity: The Importance of Security Awareness Training
Posted: October 29, 2014In this podcast, Derek A. Smith discusses the importance of organizations having a good security awareness program and provides seven tips to more effectively communicate and educate employees on the topic of security awareness. Having trouble with the media player? Listen Here Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Cybersecurity […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Cyber Stalking…Protect Yourself
Posted: October 28, 2014Cyber Stalking is a new occurrence that media and law enforcement have struggled to define. In this podcast, Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley will define cyber stalking, discuss its targets, what law enforcement is combating the problem, and present ways to protect yourself from cyber stalking. Having trouble with media player? Listen here. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Biography […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Preventing Online Identity Theft
Posted: October 27, 2014In this podcast, former Federal investigator Derek A. Smith offers several ways to protect your personal information while working online. Having trouble with media player? Listen here. Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith has years of government and military leadership experience and […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Are Public Wireless Networks Safe?
Posted: October 24, 2014In this podcast, Derek Smith highlights security threats you may encounter when using public wireless access points, and explains what you need to know to use wireless safely in public. Having trouble with media player? Listen here. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Cybersecurity Institute […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Cyber Investigations….What is the Procedure?
Posted: October 23, 2014In this podcast, Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses the topic of cyber investigations and various procedures that an investigator may utilize during a crime investigation. Having trouble with the media player? Listen here. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Biography Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a National Cybersecurity Institute fellow, and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Cyber Risk Insurance
Posted: October 22, 2014In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Derek A. Smith provides a brief overview of cyber risk insurance. He describes what cyber risk insurance is, talks about a few problems with this type of insurance, and offers five considerations should you decide to purchase cyber risk insurance. Having trouble with media player? Listen here. Derek A. […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Deanne Cranford-Wesley on Secure Software Development
Posted: October 21, 2014In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses the importance of secure code in the protection of data. Having trouble with media player? Listen here. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Biography Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a National Cybersecurity Institute fellow, and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Zero Day Attacks and How to Prevent Them
Posted: October 20, 2014In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Derek A. Smith discusses zero day attacks, attack vectors utilized to exploit zero day vulnerabilities, and steps to protect against such attacks. Having trouble with the media player? Listen here. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Cybersecurity Institute at […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Robots and Zombies
Posted: October 17, 2014In this podcast, Derek Smith provides a brief overview of Botnets – what they are, what can they do and how to protect against them. Having trouble with the media player? Listen here. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Social Media Tricks and Tips
Posted: October 16, 2014Social media is a great way to stay connected with others, but caution is essential when building a personal internet presence. In this podcast, Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses social media safety and tricks and tips to protect your online presence. Having trouble with the media player? Listen Here Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Biography Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Medical Device Cybersecurity
Posted: October 15, 2014In this podcast, Derek Smith discusses the possibility of medical devices being hacked and the FDA’s guidance on how to deal with such a threat. Having trouble with the media player? Listen Here Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Is Ransomware Holding your Information Hostage?
Posted: October 14, 2014In this podcast, Derek Smith offers an introduction to ransomware, a type of malware that restricts access to an infected computer system and demands a ransom for the restriction to be removed. This podcast provides a brief introduction to ransomware, including specific programs like CryptoLocker, and steps organizations can take to combat an attack. Having trouble with […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Deanne Cranford-Wesley on Network Attacks
Posted: October 10, 2014In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses networks and the importance of instant communicating to our personal and business lives. The conversation touches upon the most common attacks conducted on networks as well as steps organizations can take to protect them, including access controls, management controls, and segregation of duties. Having trouble with […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley on NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Posted: October 9, 2014In this National Cybersecurity Institute podcast, Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses the Cybersecurity Framework, which was completed in February, 2014 by the National Institute of Standards and Technology in collaboration with law enforcement, federal agencies and industry. The Cybersecurity Framework is a set of industry standards and best practices to help organizations manage cybersecurity risks. This […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Derek Smith on Advanced Persistent Threats
Posted: October 8, 2014Derek Smith discusses Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). Smith defines what APT’s are and provides an overview of how Advanced Persistent Threat actors breach enterprises. Having trouble with the media player? Listen Here Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith is the Director of Cybersecurity Initiatives at the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College. Mr. Smith […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Deanne Cranford-Wesley on Incident Response and Disaster Recovery
Posted: October 7, 2014Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses incident response and disaster recovery, and how an organization can effectively and efficiently develop an Incident Response to Disaster Recovery plan. Having trouble with the media player? Listen Here Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Biography Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a National Cybersecurity Institute fellow, and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Posted: October 6, 2014In this podcast, Derek Smith provides a brief introduction to cyber-threat intelligence. The intent is to create awareness of the cyber security threat environment and discuss a few methods and means of collecting and reporting threat information for actionable intelligence and risk assessment analysis. Having trouble with the media player? Listen Here Derek A. Smith Biography […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Derek Smith on SCADA
Posted: October 3, 2014This podcast provides a brief overview of security issues related to Supervisory Control and Data Systems, or SCADA, security. Derek Smith of the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College provides a brief overview of what SCADA is, why it needs securing, and introduces a new SCADA network protocol for communicating and protecting SCADA controlled communications. Derek […]
Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley on E-discovery Tools
Posted: October 2, 2014Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley discusses e-discovery tools, their use within the investigation and litigation process, and how they compare with digital forensics toolkits. Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley Biography Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is a National Cybersecurity Institute fellow, and is the Department Coordinator of the Information System Security Program at Forsyth Technical Community College. Dr. Cranford -Wesley is […]
Today in Cybersecurity: Derek Smith on Cyber Forensics Tools
Posted: October 1, 2014This podcast provides a brief introduction to cyber and digital forensic operations. Derek Smith of the National Cybersecurity Institute at Excelsior College provides a brief overview of the field of cyber forensics and then discusses some of the most prevalent security tools used by cyber forensic professionals today. Derek A. Smith Biography Derek A. Smith […]