Episodes

  • Ask the Expert - Data Privacy, Cyber Compliance, and the Surprising Return on Investment
    May 12 2023

    In our twelfth "Ask The Expert" session, we're joined by Linda Priebe, Partner in the Washington DC Office of Culhane Meadows PLLC, and Co-Chair of the Government, Regulatory, and Compliance Practice Group. Key takeaways from the discussion include: - The major differences between EU and US Data Privacy Laws - Privacy Shield - is it still a mechanism that's fit for purpose? - How to safeguard your business by implementing best practices

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    52 mins
  • Cybersecurity: The cost of doing business - Mary Frantz joins Dr Rois Ni Thuama & Dr Sean Costigan
    Mar 27 2023

    In our eleventh "Ask The Expert" session, we're joined by Mary Frantz, Managing Partner and Founder of Enterprise Knowledge Partners. Key takeaways from the discussion include: - Cybersecurity should be embedded into everything we do. - Industry is going to be challenged by what is “reasonably foreseeable.” - Boards should prepare now for SEC and EU rules. - Cyber Insurance isn’t going to be there if you leave the door open.

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    53 mins
  • The Australian Government's Response to Cyberattacks - Ciaran Martin joins Dr Rois Ni Thuama
    Feb 22 2023

    In our tenth "Ask The Expert" session, we're joined again by Ciaran Martin, Former CEO and Founder of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in discussion with Dr. Rois Ni Thuama, Head of Cyber Governance at Red Sift.  

    At the tail end of 2022, Australia was rocked by two significant cyberattacks, namely the Optus data breach and Medibank. We catch up with Ciaran to learn what he thought the Australian Government, Law Enforcement and Media had done well, and areas he thinks there could have been improvements. They discuss aspects of an effective response to ransom attacks.  

    Listen for the full discussion where Rois and Ciaran expand on: Nation-state involvement in the attack How governments have historically handled cybersecurity legislation and Nation-state actors  Ideas on how we can improve breach reporting, policies, and legislation in the future

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    17 mins
  • Developing the Cyber Landscape with Known Solutions - Prof. Donna O'Shea joins Dr Rois Ni Thuama
    Sep 6 2022

    In our ninth "Ask The Expert" session, we're joined by Prof. Donna O'Shea, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University (MTU). 

    As director of IT@Cork, a not-for-profit independent business organisation representing the interests of the IT industry in Cork, Donna explains how Ireland can become an industry leader for cybersecurity.

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    35 mins
  • Common Tactics used by Cybercriminals - Geoff White joins Dr Rois Ni Thuama
    Aug 2 2022

    In our eighth "Ask The Expert" session, we're joined by Geoff White, Author of "The Lazarus Heist - From Hollywood to High Finance: Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber War". 

    We discuss the tactics and strategies most used by cybercriminals and how organized cybercrime gangs can become linked with government agencies.

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    35 mins
  • Mitigating Cyber Threats Within Your Organization - Dr Dave Chatterjee joins Dr Rois Ni Thuama
    May 27 2022

    In our seventh "Ask The Expert" session, we're joined by Dave Chatterjee, Tenured Professor at University of Georgia.


    Dr. Chatterjee’s interest and expertise lie in the various facets of information technology management – from technology sense-making to implementation and change management, data governance, internal controls, information security, and performance measurement.


    His highly endorsed book Cybersecurity Readiness: A Holistic and High-Performance Approach was published by SAGE Publishing in March 2021 and he was recently honored with the Smart Cities and Critical Infrastructure Security Professional (SCCISP) credential from the IoT Security Institute.

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    50 mins
  • Protect Employees Against Phishing Attacks - John Scott joins Dr Rois Ni Thuama
    Mar 29 2022

    In our sixth "Ask The Expert" session, we're joined by John Scott, Head of Security Education at Bank of England.


    With 11 year's experience with Bank of England and 20+ years being an IT trainer, John explains his approach towards keeping employees protected against phishing threats and explains what he'd like to see changed within the cybersecurity industry.

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    29 mins
  • Cyber Governance Best Practices - Deborah Haworth joins Dr Rois Ni Thuama
    Jan 17 2022

    In our fifth "Ask The Expert" session, we're joined by Deborah Haworth, Information Security Officer at Penguin Random House.


    With more than twenty years’ experience as an information security professional across multiple industries, Deborah has been at the sharp end of changing attitudes to this discipline.


    With a gift for cutting through and telling it how it is, regularly seen in the accolades’ lists, she is renowned for her motivational leadership and offers mentorship for cyber security leaders and women in technology roles.


    Deborah is an ISACA Certified Information Security Manager, Fellow of the British Computer Society and Chartered IT Professional specialising in security governance, risk and compliance with extensive experience in crisis management and complex problem solving.

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    41 mins