Dark Rhino Security Podcast

Jon DiMaggio is the Chief Security Strategist at Analyst1 with over 15 years of experience tracking cyber threats. Specializing in enterprise ransomware and nation-state attacks, Jon is best known for infiltrating the LockBit ransomware gang during a two-year undercover operation. His research, including Ransomware Diaries and The Art of Cyberwarfare, has aided law enforcement and been featured by CBS 60 Minutes, The New York Times, and Wired. A frequent speaker at RSA, he has twice received the SANS Difference Makers Award for his groundbreaking work.00:00 Introduction02:34 You don’t need an expensive university11:00 In order to be successful in cyber, you need to…17:38 What are the bad guys doing?23:13 What does the government do to help?26:24 Consequences for bad actors41:35 The Art of Cyber Warfare44:05 Jon’s new book

Chris is a professional information technologist, author, trainer, manager, a lifelong learner, and Former Law Enforcement Officer. He has been creating courses for over 25 years and has been working as an author on Plurasight for 11 years. He has created over 80 IT Certification training courses (52 or so with Pluralsight) and his students have watched over 1 million hours of his content. Chris really enjoys helping people advance in their careers through training and personal development.00:00 Introduction05:20 What were some of the cybercrimes you came across?10:30 Deep fake stress13:49 What is the strategy to break up the back up?17:17 Method and Approach for understanding risk24:31 Interactive labs29:57 Will AI change training methods? Will it replace SOC Jobs?38:40 Elevate your career41:00 Check out his Pluralsight courses----------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Chris visit https://www.pluralsight.com/authors/chris-reesTo learn more about Dark Rhiino Secu

Chris is a professional information technologist, author, trainer, manager, a lifelong learner, and Former Law Enforcement Officer. He has been creating courses for over 25 years and has been working as an author on Plurasight for 11 years.  He has created over 80 IT Certification training courses (52 or so with Pluralsight) and his students have watched over 1 million hours of his content. Chris really enjoys helping people advance in their careers through training and personal development. 00:00 Introduction05:20 What were some of the cybercrimes you came across?10:30 Deep fake stress13:49 What is the strategy to break up the back up?17:17 Method and Approach for understanding risk24:31 Interactive labs29:57 Will AI change training methods? Will it replace SOC Jobs?38:40 Elevate your career41:00 Check out his Pluralsight courses

Craig Taylor is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience managing risk across industries—from Fortune 500 corporations to SMBs. As the Co-Founder and CEO of CyberHoot, he has pioneered a positive reinforcement approach to cybersecurity education, helping businesses eliminate risky behaviors and build a positive cybersecurity culture. With a background in psychology and extensive experience leading security programs at Chase Paymentech, Vistaprint, and DXC Technology, Craig specializes in incident response, governance, and compliance. A CISSP-certified professional since 2001, he is a recognized thought leader, public speaker, and advocate for making cybersecurity training engaging, fun, and effective. 00:00 Introduction01:16 Our guest08:40 There are two types of companies10:00 We taught them how to Phish12:12 Business Email compromise13:50 Go back to the way your parents ran security16:19 What do I do first?26:12 Changing your passwords is not good for you29:00 Encry

Craig Taylor is a seasoned cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of experience managing risk across industries—from Fortune 500 corporations to SMBs. As the Co-Founder and CEO of CyberHoot, he has pioneered a positive reinforcement approach to cybersecurity education, helping businesses eliminate risky behaviors and build a positive cybersecurity culture. With a background in psychology and extensive experience leading security programs at Chase Paymentech, Vistaprint, and DXC Technology, Craig specializes in incident response, governance, and compliance. A CISSP-certified professional since 2001, he is a recognized thought leader, public speaker, and advocate for making cybersecurity training engaging, fun, and effective. 00:00 Introduction01:16 Our guest08:40 There are two types of companies10:00 We taught them how to Phish12:12 Business Email compromise13:50 Go back to the way your parents ran security16:19 What do I do first?26:12 Changing your passwords is not good for you29:00 Encry

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityStacey Champagne is the Founder & CEO of Hacker in Heels, a community dedicated to advancing women in cybersecurity through coaching, courses, and events. With over a decade of experience leading cybersecurity programs at Fortune 500 companies and startups, she specializes in insider risk management, security investigations, and program management. She has been recognized as a 2024 SANS "Diversity Champion of the Year" finalist and a 2024 Cybersecurity Woman of the World Top 20 Honoree. She holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP and GSOM, and earned a Master’s in Security and Resilience Studies. 00:00 Intro02:26 Making cyber make sense 09:50 Why are cyber programs not working?14:47 How do you motivate folks?29:38 When should you use a mentor or a coach?31:26 The difference between a mentor and a coach34:20 How do you find a great coach?40:47 Connecting with the Hackers In Heels community----------------------------------------------------

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityStacey Champagne is the Founder & CEO of Hacker in Heels, a community dedicated to advancing women in cybersecurity through coaching, courses, and events. With over a decade of experience leading cybersecurity programs at Fortune 500 companies and startups, she specializes in insider risk management, security investigations, and program management. She has been recognized as a 2024 SANS "Diversity Champion of the Year" finalist and a 2024 Cybersecurity Woman of the World Top 20 Honoree. She holds multiple industry certifications, including CISSP and GSOM, and earned a Master’s in Security and Resilience Studies. 00:00 Intro02:26 Making cyber make sense 09:50 Why are cyber programs not working?14:47 How do you motivate folks?29:38 When should you use a mentor or a coach?31:26 The difference between a mentor and a coach34:20 How do you find a great coach?40:47 Connecting with the Hackers In Heels community--------------------------------------------------------------

#SecurityConfidential #darkrhiinosecurity Darren Mott, author of "Get Cyber Smart", is a retired FBI agent with 20 years of experience in cyber and counterintelligence investigations. He played a key role in strengthening FBI-Russian collaboration on cyber threats and created the FBI’s first program blending counterintelligence and cyber disciplines. Now, he owns an investigative and consulting company called Gold Shield Cyber. Mott holds master’s degrees in education and cybersecurity policy and hosts The CyBUr Guy Podcast, CyBUr Smart Morning News Update and the Tactical Cyber Podcast. 00:00 Intro02:50 No one gets to where we are at the beginning12:59 Stupid Cyber Criminals19:01 Proactive vs Reactive32:52 How big of an amount until the FBI is involved?40:28 Get CyBUr Smart---------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Darren visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott/Get Darren's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Cyber-Smart-user-friendly-protecting-e

#SecurityConfidential #darkrhiinosecurity Darren Mott, author of "Get Cyber Smart", is a retired FBI agent with 20 years of experience in cyber and counterintelligence investigations. He played a key role in strengthening FBI-Russian collaboration on cyber threats and created the FBI’s first program blending counterintelligence and cyber disciplines. Now, he owns an investigative and consulting company called Gold Shield Cyber. Mott holds master’s degrees in education and cybersecurity policy and hosts The CyBUr Guy Podcast, CyBUr Smart Morning News Update and the Tactical Cyber Podcast. 00:00 Intro02:50 No one gets to where we are at the beginning12:59 Stupid Cyber Criminals19:01 Proactive vs Reactive32:52 How big of an amount until the FBI is involved?40:28 Get CyBUr Smart---------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Darren visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmott/Get Darren's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Cyber-Smart-user-friendly-protecting-e

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityFormer US Most Wanted turned Good Guy, Brett Johnson, also known as “The Original Internet Godfather,” was a key figure in the cybercrime world for over 20 years, founding ShadowCrew—the first organized cybercrime community. Brett was Convicted of 39 felonies and placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, his expertise in identity theft, fraud, and hacking was unmatched—until he turned his life around. Now a leading cybersecurity consultant and speaker, Brett uses his past to educate companies, law enforcement, and individuals on how to protect themselves from the criminals he once worked alongside. His journey from cybercriminal to cybersecurity expert has been featured on CNN, NBC, Vice, Wired, and more. 00:00 Intro01:32 Our Guest05:05 “I call myself a criminal”18:40 I like Ebay a LOT24:02 Victims will be judged38:00 What are companies getting wrong?39:58 Why don’t we see employers educating employees?55:46 Connect with Brett------------------------------------------------

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurityFormer US Most Wanted turned Good Guy, Brett Johnson, also known as “The Original Internet Godfather,” was a key figure in the cybercrime world for over 20 years, founding ShadowCrew—the first organized cybercrime community. Brett was Convicted of 39 felonies and placed on the U.S. Most Wanted List, his expertise in identity theft, fraud, and hacking was unmatched—until he turned his life around. Now a leading cybersecurity consultant and speaker, Brett uses his past to educate companies, law enforcement, and individuals on how to protect themselves from the criminals he once worked alongside. His journey from cybercriminal to cybersecurity expert has been featured on CNN, NBC, Vice, Wired, and more. 00:00 Intro01:32 Our Guest05:05 “I call myself a criminal”18:40 I like Ebay a LOT24:02 Victims will be judged38:00 What are companies getting wrong?39:58 Why don’t we see employers educating employees?55:46 Connect with Brett------------------------------------------------

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Sandra has over 25 years of experience in Cybersecurity, IT, and Data Privacy. She transformed her personal nightmare of identity theft into inspiration, helping individuals and businesses protect what matters most from hackers, scammers, and Cybermonsters®.  She is a TEDx speaker, podcast host, corporate trainer, and international bestselling author of the Happily Ever Cyber! She focuses is on empowering women, families, and businesses to take control of their cyber safety. Sandra is also the founder of Way2Protect. They believe in a world where everyone can "live Happily Ever Cyber!"—thriving in a tech-driven world, staying safe, and having peace of mind online.   ----------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com ------------------------------------------------------------ SOCIAL MEDIA: Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for new podcasts, and even beh

Tammy Klotz is a cybersecurity leader with over 20 years in IT and a decade as a CISO for global manufacturing firms. She has transformed cybersecurity programs, driven cultural change, and championed women in technology through mentorship and active involvement in groups like WiCyS and the Cloud Security Alliance. At Versum Materials, she developed a cloud-centric cybersecurity strategy, and at Covanta, she built a program from scratch, later serving as CTO and IT co-leader. Currently, as CISO at Trinseo, Tammy oversees cybersecurity for 24 manufacturing sites and 11 R&D facilities. She shares leadership insights in her 2024 book, Leading with Empathy and Grace: Secrets to Developing High-Performing Teams. 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Tammy’s origin story 05:06 The harsh truth 08:57 Compliant does not mean secure 14:57 AI has always been around 32:00 Empowerment 41:36 How to communicate properly to your team 48:00 Book signings, follow, and connect with Tammy ----------------------------------------------

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurity Ken Foster is a highly accomplished Security Expert with over 25 years of leadership experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and risk management. As a former CISO, technology leader, and US Navy Veteran, he brings a unique blend of strategic and operational expertise in information risk governance, IT enterprise operations, and security architecture across both the public and private sectors. In addition to his executive roles, He serves as an advisory board member and Chief Compliance Officer Purandar Das is back on our show. For those of you who may not remember, Purandar is a visionary leader in tech, having served as CTO for two of the largest marketing services companies. He is now the CEO of Sotero, a data protection company. His shift from data monetization to security was driven by the alarming rate of cyber threats, like those faced by JP Morgan. He's built systems that have reached millions, and now he's safeguarding a petabyte and a half of critical

Allie Hunter is a cybersecurity advocate and the author of Mothers Against Cyber Crime, a book that addresses the challenges parents face in protecting their families online. With a background in psychology, behavioral science, cybersecurity, and marketing, Allie weaves together real-life cyber incidents into compelling stories that offer practical advice for navigating the digital world. Allie collaborates with Savvy Cyber Kids, a nonprofit dedicated to educating families about online safety. Her work focuses on providing resources that empower parents and caregivers to safeguard their loved ones against cyber threats. Through her writing, Allie aims to raise awareness and equip readers with the knowledge they need to combat cybercrime effectively. 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Our Guest 02:13 Your net worth is your Network 07:20 Real-life horror stories for parents 10:37 The Bark Phone 16:20 Minecraft and Roblox 21:25 Protecting Tech Savvy Teens online 23:20 I thought I was safe, until it happened to me 25:37

#SecurityConfidential #DarkRhiinoSecurity Ken is the former CEO, Executive Producer, and Television Host at Cyber Life. He is the Best-Selling Author of “Hack the Cybersecurity Interview: A complete interview preparation guide for jumpstarting your cybersecurity career”. He has been featured in Forbes, Reader's Digest, Tech Republic, Fox, NBC, Dark Reading, and many more places. 00:00 Snippet 00:59 Our Guest 04:22 People are using AI to write books? 11:47 Additional places to look for Cybersecurity jobs 12:32 How to properly reach out to companies for jobs 16:05 Ghost jobs 20:12 Don’t create “wish lists” for jobs 25:30 Diversity in our industry 30:00 Fake coaching program scams 31:00 Are Certifications important 37:20 Diversity of Thought 40:20 Make your boss's life easier 45:50 Organizations to follow ------------------------------------------------------------------- Purchase the second edition of "Hack the Cybersecurity Interview" : https://www.amazon.com/Hack-Cybersecurity-Interview-Interviews-Entry

Jim Love is a strategic consultant and corporate advisor specializing in AI, technology, marketing, and business strategy. He is an accomplished author, journalist, professor, and podcast host, known for producing the popular shows Hashtag Trending and Cybersecurity Today, and is the publisher of Tech Newsday. Jim served as CIO and Chief Content Officer at IT World Canada, overseeing IT World Canada, CIO Canada, IT Business, Computer Dealer News, Network World Canada, and Direction Informatique, while also leading the company’s event initiatives. Before consulting, Jim worked in the financial services industry, covering banking, investments, trust, and insurance. 00:00 Intro 00:58 Our Guest 02:06 Working with Jim Carrey 07:11 The best piece of advice 14:07 Password Reuse 19:48 Holding CISOs criminally responsible 30:11 The dangers of Chat GPT 39:56 Our new normal: Automation 47:46 Connecting with Jim ------------------------------------------------------------ To learn more about Jim visit https://www.tech

Sanjay Chopra is the co-founder and CEO of Cognistx, an AI company known for developing innovative products like SQUARE and DQE, used across various industries. With over 30 years of experience in AI and business strategy, Sanjay has led several successful technology ventures. He serves on the Pittsburgh board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and is involved in multiple technology councils and advisory boards. Sanjay holds advanced degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and Virginia Tech, and he also teaches e-Commerce as an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Our Guest 10:15 Changing the AI threat landscape 17:40 Using AI to complete legal work 27:10 Will AI remove the human element? 47:08 What does CognistX do? 50:00 SQUARY and Dark Rhiino’s vCISO Bot Launch -------------------------------------------------------- To learn more about CognistX visit https://www.cognistx.com/To test our vCISO bot visit https://darkrhiinosecurity.com/ To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visi

Greg Schaffer, founder of vCISO Services, LLC and a returning guest on Security Confidential, brings over 35 years of experience in IT and security, with 15 years as a CISO. He hosts the Virtual CISO Moment podcast and is the author of Information Security for Small and Midsized Businesses. 00:58 Our Guest 01:59 What’s new with Greg? 03:37 Changes in the vCISO world 11:29 People, Process, and Technology 15:00 Information Security for Small and Midsized Businesses -------------------------------------------------------------- Here's a link for $5 off Information Security for Small and Midsized Businesses exclusively for Security Confidential. Offer expires September 30, 2024. To learn more about Greg visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregoryschaffer/ To learn more about Dark Rhiino Security visit https://www.darkrhiinosecurity.com ------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA: Stay connected with us on our social media pages where we'll give you snippets, alerts for n