In Episode 4, Ryan O'Halloran (VP of Security Strategy at In Balance) and Mick Leach (Field CISO at Abnormal Security) discuss key cybersecurity practices like strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, and system updates. They explore the rise of sophisticated social engineering attacks, including phishing with malicious links and QR codes. Mick highlights the role of AI-powered behavioral analysis in detecting anomalies and preventing new threats, emphasizing the need for proactive security that focuses on expected behavior.

In Episode 3, Ryan O'Halloran (VP of Security Strategy at In Balance) and Sean Deuby (Principal Technologist North America at Semperis) discuss the importance of securing hybrid identities and adopting a zero-trust approach. It emphasizes the challenges of recovery from attacks like ransomware and the need for effective management of both Active Directory and Entra ID.

In Episode 2, Ryan O'Halloran (VP of Security Strategy at In Balance) and David Primor (Founder & CEO at Cynomi) discuss the evolving role of virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) and the impact of AI on cybersecurity management. They explore how vCISOs assist businesses in navigating complex security frameworks and compliance requirements, and how AI technologies, like Cynomi’s platform, can enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of cybersecurity strategies.

In Episode 1, Ryan O'Halloran (VP of Security Strategy at In Balance) and Randy Watkins (CTO at Critical Start) discuss the evolution of the managed detection and response marketplace and overcoming the challenges that may prevent organizations from achieving their desired results. Ryan and Randy will overview the essential signals for threat detection, the relevance of SIEM, Microsoft E5 Security, and recommended benchmarks for an effective time to response (TTR).