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With generative AI becoming increasingly prevalent, businesses face a spectrum of opportunities, challenges, and risks. While some organizations have been quick to bring generative AI into the fold, the majority are still wondering whether it’s the right tool and, if so, how to integrate it safely and effectively. Join Carlton Fields attorney Trish Carreiro as she provides tips for businesses considering whether and how to incorporate generative AI in their workstreams. Whether you're an eager adopter or a cautious observer, these tips cover the fundamentals, from assessing AI's suitability for your needs to fortifying cybersecurity measures and protecting your intellectual property.
Allan Liska is a threat intelligence analyst at Recorded Future. In this episode, Allan returns to No Password Required to talk with Carlton Fields attorney Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton about his experiences in the ever-evolving battlefield of cyber threats, what has changed in ransomware since his first time on the show, and his perspective on the power of AI in the battle against cyber threats. He also updates us on his passion project: the upcoming release of the Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar comic book. In this thrilling new venture, Allan breathes new life into iconic insurance investigator Johnny Dollar by casting him in a role that hits close to home: a ransomware investigator. The best part was that he gifted the No Password Required team the chance to act out a scene from the comic. Jack and Kayley also talk about the dismantling of Qakbot, marking one of the largest-ever U.S.-led enforcement actions against a botnet (and also marking one of the best U.S. mission titles, Operation Duck Hunt).
Courtney Jackson is the CEO of Paragon Cyber Solutions, a Tampa-based cybersecurity solutions provider. If Courtney’s name sounds familiar, that may be because she was named the Global 2022 Cybersecurity Woman Entrepreneur of the Year! In addition, Courtney is a 2023 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where she was introduced to the world of cyber and IT. In this episode of No Password Required, Courtney joins Carlton Fields' Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to talk about her path to becoming a CEO, the resources that she wished she’d had when starting her career in this industry, how she uses a cybersecurity apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Education and Department of Veterans Affairs and SkillBridge to fill her growing team with talent, and the “one” family-night game that brings out her family’s competitive spirit. Jack and Kayley also talk about the unlikely duo behind the 2016 Bitfinex hack — one of whom is most known by her persona as the aspiring rapper “Razzlekhan.”
Lisa Ventura is the founder of Cyber Security Unity, a U.K.-based organization seeking to unite the cybersecurity industry globally. Lisa is also a proud neurodivergent person; after being diagnosed in her adulthood with autism and ADHD, she gained a wider understanding of who she is, how she can use her unique traits to make the world better, and how she can advocate for neurodivergent talent in the cyber industry. In this episode of No Password Required, Lisa joins Carlton Fields’ Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to share how she went from working on the U.K. version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” to becoming an award-winning leader in the cybersecurity industry. She also tells us about receiving her honorary award from the British Parliament, her love of 1980s American soap operas, and the sci-fi world she’d most want to live in. Jack and Kayley discuss the drastic increase in the amount of cash Americans lost to text messaging scams in recent years, including why this type of attack is showing so much growth, how consumers can continue moving forward, and more.
Nick Biasini leads a team of threat researchers at Cisco Talos who patrol the cutting edge of the threat landscape. Not only has he investigated some of the most significant cyberattacks in history, but he also has hands-on experience with the 1980 Olympic bobsled track. In this episode of No Password Required, Nick joins Carlton Fields’ Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to talk about his start as an FAA security analyst, some of his top discoveries during his threat research days, and the value of getting comfortable with failure. He shares his story of investigating the SamSam ransomware and his predictions for how AI might be able to support businesses in the future. Kayley and Jack also break down the $10 million reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of alleged Russian ransomware affiliate Mikhail Matveev.
Gotham Sharma is a cybersecurity consultant, writer, educator, and stand-up comic. He’s on a mission to help folks build successful careers in information security through his latest venture, AccessCyber.co. In his training, Gotham leverages humor to make security awareness and education relatable to audiences of various technical backgrounds. Inspired by satire publications like The Onion, Gotham recently launched an infosec magazine called Brute Farce Attack, one of the many projects on his growing list of side hustles. In this episode of No Password Required, Gotham joins Carlton Fields’s Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s Kayley Melton to share how his life changed after a well-intentioned anti-mentor inspired him. Jack and Kayley discuss IARPA’s plan to hack hackers’ brains as the agency considers reimagining security with cyberpsychology-informed network defenses.
On this episode of No Password Required, Louis Nyffenegger, founder and CEO of PentesterLab, shares how he built his penetration-testing training company, why empathy is crucial to application security, and what can be learned from having hobbies you’re not good at. He also tells us his favorite pen testing story, explains the early days of smartwatch security, and describes his journey from France to Australia. The entire No Password Required team (Ernie, Jack, Rex, Devin, and Sarina) also celebrate Ernie’s final episode by participating in a game show challenge about his life. Learn how many tattoos he has, how many countries he’s been to, and more juicy facts that we’ve all been dying to know.
Joey deVilla is a Senior R&D Content Engineer at Auth-Zero, a division of Okta. After hours, Joey is known as the Accordion Guy and spends his time playing music and sharing his nerdy takes on his two personal blogs. In this episode, Joey joins Jack and guest host Tashya Denose (host of the Do We Belong Here podcast) to talk about his love for the tech community, his unique assortment of passions, hobbies, and jobs, and how he continues to trust the serendipity of his life even when the path seems unclear. Tashya and Jack talk about DoNotPay’s $1 million offer to lawyers to let AI take their place before the Supreme Court and what this kind of technology could mean for the future.
Know before you blow! In this episode, we explore the consequences and repercussions of DUIs for pilots. As professionals who hold a high level of responsibility and trust, pilots are held to strict regulations when it comes to alcohol and drug use. A DUI can have significant consequences on a pilot’s FAA medical certificate and FAA pilot certificate and consequently the pilot’s career and ability to fly and earn a living. We provide an overview of the regulations involved and discuss the steps pilots can take to avoid putting their careers at risk. Tune in for important information and tips on staying safe and compliant as an FAA certificated pilot.
General (Ret.) Frank McKenzie is the Executive Director of the Global and National Security Institute at the University of South Florida and the Executive Director of Cyber Florida. In April 2022, General McKenzie retired from the Marine Corps after completing over 42 years of service. He joins the No Password Required team to discuss the evolution of his leadership style over time, a typical morning for a four-star military general, and his preference for Star Trek over Star Wars. In honor of the holidays, Ernie and Jack discuss one of the most iconic (and shocking) Christmas movies of all time - Gremlins.