The CyBUr Guy Podcast

In this episode I welcome back Assistant Professor of STEM and STEAM Ashley Gess to discuss educating the next generation of cyber warriors and their teachers.  I also talk a few news articles at the start and surprise surprise TIK TOK is bad, very bad.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Article Links: The 10 Most Important Cybersecurity Statistics You Need to Know (makeuseof.com) US TikTok User Data Has Been Repeatedly Accessed From China, Leaked Audio Shows (buzzfeednews.com) U.S., partners dismantle Russian hacking 'botnet,' Justice Dept says | Reuters

No guest this episode, but I dive into some interesting cyber stories of the week from credential stuffing to password managers, and ransomware.  Thanks for listening.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. References: Engineer Who Fled US Charges of Stealing Chip Technology Now Thrives in China - Bloomberg How the Russia-Ukraine war makes ransomware payments harder | CSO Online 6 bad reasons people don't use a password manager—and why they're wrong | PCWorld Paying Ransomware Paints Bigger Bullseye on Target’s Back | Threatpost

This episode of the CyBUr Guy Podcast features an interview I have wanted to conduct since I started podcasting, newly retired FBI Special Agent Denise Stemen.  Denise discusses her career, all the way from being a teacher to second in command of the fourth largest FBI Field Office. We also discuss the Lowe's case where we met in 2003 as well as our time at FBIHQ. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed reminiscing with Denise. I also discuss this week's DOJ alteration to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, talk state government's ignoring the rising threat they face from China and I close with some advice to Small Businesses on how to start quickly evaluating their cyber hygiene.  Give a listen, tell a friend. As always you can email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or find me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.

After a brief hiatus, the episode of TCG podcast is a quick review of why I took the hiatus, some plans on I am taking for my professional future, seek listener feedback on a couple items, and discuss the "Safer Internet Project", "Hyperqube.io", and "Udemy.com".  Regular podcast format returns later this week.  Thanks for continuing to listen.  Tell a friend. Feel free to contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com.

In this episode of TCG, I welcome fellow retired FBI SSA Ed Parmelee to talk about his career arc and his time at FBIHQ in both the Counterterrorism Division and the Cyber Division.  It is a great discussion on some of the ins and outs of the FBI puzzle palace. I also discuss the 2021 IC3 crime report, the threat of the week is the biggest ongoing threat for everyone, and I close up with another successful cyber conviction courtesy of the US Secret Service.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.  

In this episode I talk to Casey Marks, Chief Qualifications Officer at (ISC)2 about all things certifications. How companies like (ISC)2 stay current in their certification examinations, how exams are created and a discussion on degrees vs. certs.  I also talk a bit about botnets since I appeared this week on Red Hat's Command Line Heroes podcast to discuss the topic.  This week's threat is (surprise) China.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. 

I'm joined by Jimmy Arbelaez to discuss what he thought started off as an April Fools prank was actually the FBI telling him his company had been compromised by Chinese Actors. I also provide a look at the history of State-sponsored cyber threats and discuss Operation Eagle Sweep, a successful international takedown of a BEC ring. Thanks for listening.  Feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.  

In this episode I welcome newly retired fellow FBI SSA Scot Huntsberry to talk about his career, and an important crimes against children case he ran in the early 2002s that highlights the important work the FBI has done in this arena for decades. The educational piece of the week is what crimes against children is, and the threat of the week is Kaspersky Labs.  Give a listen, tell a friend. Questions of comments, feel free to email me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott. For the video discussed in the podcast go to: https://youtu.be/Yf8HST1ed1c

In this episode of The CyBUr Guy Podcast I have a great conversation with Snehal Antani, Founder of Horizon3 and former CTO of Joint Special Operations Command and Splunk.  It is a great conversation on leadership, cybersecurity, and life.  This is the one episode you should share with friends.  Thanks for listening. Feel free to contact me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott.  

In this episode of The CyBUr Guy podcast I talk to Todd Zelenka, VP of Assured One about cyber insurance. What it is, what it is designed to cover and who should have it (spoiler - Every Business!).  This week's threat of the week is (again) Russia and the case of the week is a Canadian who is now enjoying 140 months in Federal Prison for laundering $60 million stolen by North Korean Hackers (no, REALLY). Give a listen, tell a friend.   Feel free to follow me at darren@thecyburguy.com or follow me at linkedin.com/in/darrenmott Contact Todd Zelenka at TZelenka@assured.enterprises