A Discussion Around The Challenges Todays Security Officers Face | A Cyber Chat with EVOTEK – Full Episode

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From budget cuts to cyberattacks, today’s CISOs must continuously stay on their toes to keep their organizations protected. On this episode of Cyber Chats, industry veterans Brad Taylor, Proficio’s CEO, and Macy Dennis, EVOTEK Chief Security Officer, sit down to discuss the challenges many Security Officers face.

This includes the increasingly complex ransomware attacks and best practices for being prepared for a cyber incident. Tune in to see what tips they provide to help keep your organization secure.

How Organizations Protect Against Ransomware | A chat with CrowdStrike – Full Episode

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While ransomware remains one of the biggest cyberthreats, there are steps that cybersecurity teams can take to keep themselves better protected. Threat intelligence experts, Ardan Toh of Proficio and Scott Jarkoff of CrowdStrike, share their thoughts on how organizations can stay safe.

One of the most frequent targets are the healthcare industry, especially with all the research around COVID-19. Scott and Ardan discuss why they’re commonly the victims and how Nation State actors have played more of a role in recent years. But how has this evolved in recent years? Tune in to find out!

What can organizations do to be prepared for a security incident? | A chat with CISOShare – Full Episode

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While most organizations know cybersecurity is important, many don’t know how they can stay protected. On this episode of Cyber Chats, Proficio’s Director of Security Engineering, Bryan Borra,  sits down with Tim Brooks, Chief Technology Officer for CISOSHARE, to dive into their years of experience to share tips on where to start and how companies can improve their security posture.

Since it often not a question of if but when a security incident will occur, they also impart strategies on the best way to be prepared so the team is ready, and the damage can be minimized. Tune in to hear their advice and learn how forming a successful partnership with security experts may be the best way to stay safe.

Establishing a Modern SOC With Splunk APAC Director for Specialization | Matthew Joseff

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In the on-going war against cybercrime, many organizations are looking for ways to modernize their Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to keep up with the ever-evolving threat landscape. On this episode of Cyber Chats, Proficio’s Shane Talbot is joined by Matthew Joseff of Splunk. They provide their tips to companies looking to stay ahead of the curve and why moving to the cloud is key. 

While moving to the cloud is a critical part, it’s just one piece of the puzzle for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. However, often cybersecurity executives have a hard time justifying to the Board the need for additional resources. Shane and Matthew debate this often-complex scenario and discuss how to demonstrate the importance of security. What do they suggest? Tune in to find out. 

Proficio Cyber Chats With Tony Morbin

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Proficio Cyber Chats With Qualys CISO | Ben Carr

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One of best ways to stay safe, and maximize your time, is to prioritize your risk. Ben Carr, Qualys CISO, and Zane West, Proficio’s VP of Products and Development, chat about the benefits of solutions like Risk-Based Vulnerability Management and what’s key to better understanding your risk profile. This is critical when dealing with a hybrid workforce, but what else is essential? Learn what they recommend and also hear their tips on how to stay compliant in an increasingly challenging time.

Proficio Cyber Chats With Oliver Rochford

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One of the most popular buzzwords today is SOAR, Proficio’s EMEA SOC Director, Carlos Valderrama, and former Gartner Analyst, Oliver Rochford dive into the concept of SOAR in cybersecurity. Oliver provides his unique perspective of how the term came to be while he was working as an analyst at Gartner. Does he think SOAR lived up to its potential? Tune in to find out!

The conversation leads off with their ideas on what the SOC of the Future will look like; they also provide their insight into what aspects are critical for these to be successful. Carlos notes, “we see a lot of vendors push for buzzwords… instead of looking for real solutions.” So where will they go from there?

Proficio Cyber Chats With ePlus

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How are cybersecurity teams adjusting to the current threat landscape and what can they do to stay ahead? Hear what Proficio CEO and Co-Founder, Brad Taylor and VP of Solutions for ePlus, Lee Waskevich, had to say about this and other topics influencing todays cybersecurity industry.

With many cybersecurity teams facing resource constraints, Brad and Lee talk about some alternatives for those organizations. These include adding automation to augment staffing or using a risk-based approach to focus on your most critical vulnerabilities. What else do they suggest? Listen to find out!

Proficio Cyber Chats With VMware Carbon Black

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How do you develop a mature cyber program? A question that many organizations struggle with. On this episode of Cyber Chats, Proficio’s Carl Adasa and Rick McElroy of Carbon Black discussion kicks off with possible answers to that question. Their experience both from the provider and vendor side gives them a unique perspective on how companies can build up a strong internal program.

With this goal in mind, they go on to address the challenges many teams face, with the lack of qualified cybersecurity professionals available to hire. This leads many organizations to outsourcing some or all of their security needs, which means finding the right partner is critical. So, what should you look for? And what can you do to help win the war on cybercrime? Tune in to find out.