Legends of IT

When it comes to cybersecurity, it's simply not enough to install a bunch of tools to protect you and your business. Simply installing a bunch of these security tools without putting a cybersecurity plan in place can have a lot of negative impacts; missing critical gaps that exist in your IT infrastructure, overspending on IT tools and services, and ultimately data breaches. This is why it's so important to focus on information. If you work in IT, you've likely heard of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, or CIS - Critical Security Controls. These are all security frameworks that are designed to help you and your organization begin to build a culture of compliance and security. In this episode, I chat with Leia Shilobod, CEO of Intech Solutions out of Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Leia is not only a certified information security manager, but she's also an expert in IT documentation and information security.  If you're curious about security frameworks or you're one of those IT folks who's been meaning to start working on your organization's overall security posture. Then this is the episode for you. 

Most businesses believe that cybersecurity comes down to installing a bunch of tools that help protect their computer networks and data from cybercriminals. The fact is, cybersecurity comes secondary to information security or infosec. In Part 2 of this episode, Greg Scasny, CTO of Blueshift Cyber talks about the importance of having a cybersecurity framework implemented in your business such as NIST CSF or CIS. Greg also provides sage advice for IT Managers and IT personnel who are tasked with the enormous job of securing their company's network.

Greg Scasny is the Chief Technology Officer of Blueshift Cyber. Blueshift Cyber is a managed SOC (security operations center) company that watches business networks 24/7/365 to monitor for cyber-attacks. Greg shares with us two rarely discussed ways to protect your business from the threat of cyber-attacks while also touching on a common misconception that many business owners and leaders have, when it comes to their IT staff, whether internal or outsourced. This is part 1 of a two-part episode that will conclude on November 23, 2022. 

Brandis Kelly, President of the Technology Specialist, based in Wichita, Kansas, joins me to talk about Healthcare and HIPAA Compliance. Brandis shares with us a scary threat facing medical practices today that goes beyond cybersecurity. If you work in healthcare, this is an episode of Legends of IT that you won't want to miss!

According to statistics from 2019, the average IoT device gets attacked just 5 minutes after connecting to the internet. More importantly, 98% of all IoT device traffic is unencrypted. This includes thermostats, smart speakers, smart TVs, industrial controller units, medical devices used in surgery... In this week's episode, I go solo and review what I believe to be the most excellent home security device that your money can buy, the Firewalla Purple and Gold. 

Jason Whitehurst sees a lot of ransomware cases. As CEO of Futuresafe, an MSSP or Managed Security Service Provider, Jason's job is to protect business networks from cyber-attacks. In this episode, Jason explains why IT and Cybersecurity people are NOT the same. He also tells a chilling story about an MSP that attempted to make a critical security decision during an incident response scenario and landed himself in a situation that he could not recover from. 

Welcome to Legends of IT! I created this podcast to support the hard-working IT people of the world. Each season, I will speak with some of the most fantastic technology minds alive today and ask them the questions we all want to know. Additionally, I will be reviewing some of the incredible products and services that I am fortunate enough to have access to. If you work in technology and you've ever felt lonely, unsupported, overwhelmed, or just misunderstood, then this is the podcast for you.