Are your organization's security gaps leaving the door wide open for attackers? In this episode of the Security Cocktail Hour podcast, co-hosts Joe Patti and Adam Roth sit down with seasoned penetration tester and identity security expert Jason Luttrell.

Jason shares fascinating stories from his days of hacking banks, infiltrating data centers, and even dumpster diving, all legitimate work for his customers, to expose the vulnerabilities they never knew existed. Discover why physical security is just as critical as digital defenses and how attackers exploit overlooked entry points.

Later, the discussion shifts to the evolving landscape of identity management and why protecting access credentials is the cornerstone of modern cybersecurity. Learn about the latest best practices for managing passwords, including the use of password managers, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and techniques to avoid common pitfalls you may be using. Plus, hear Jason's take on emerging alternatives like passkeys and why they might still be a long way from replacing passwords entirely.

Topics Covered:

• Real-life hacking stories from the frontlines of cybersecurity.
• The terrifying ease of bypassing weak physical security.
• Why "passwords must die" and what might replace them.
• How identity security can make or break your defenses.
• Practical tips for protecting your organization today.

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In this episode, leadership trainer, EMT, and former NYPD officer Mike Chanat joins us for a dive into the unique cybersecurity challenges facing EMTs and other first responders. Mike flips the script on hosts Adam Roth and Joe Patti, asking them to share realistic cybersecurity tips that protect both medical responders and their patients. And Mike shows us how the focus on communication, mindset and empathy he brings to his students will also make a difference in cybersecurity.

Whether you’re in emergency services or want to see us demystify another corner of cybersecurity, tune in to see how security pros adapt solutions to real-world challenges.

👉 What do you think is the biggest cyber risk for first responders? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Organized retail crime is more complex than you might think—it's not small-time shoplifting, it's big business run by bad people. In this episode, Doug Horsting, a loss prevention expert from a major retail chain, and Dean Takacs, CEO of Detective Analytics, join hosts Joe and Adam to reveal how they're using technology to enhance traditional investigation techniques to keep up with increasingly bold and sophisticated criminals. Discover how AI, data, and most importantly, trust and collaboration with law enforcement are transforming retail loss prevention, and what cybersecurity experts in the digital world can learn from their success.

🔗 NYPD Neighborhood Policing: https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/bureaus/patrol/neighborhood-coordination-officers.page

🔗 NYC Retail Theft Task Force: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/home/downloads/pdf/office-of-the-mayor/2023/combating-retail-theft-report-may-17-2023.pdf

🔗 Data Analytics: https://www.detectiveanalytics.com/

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