by Carlton Fields
Andy Sekela is the Private Sector Coordinator for the FBI Tampa Division, who may just be on a mission to have the world’s coolest resumé. In this episode, Andy joins the No Password Required team to talk about his diverse career path, including his time as an officer on a nuclear submarine, public corruption investigations, and his best “wow, I’m an FBI agent” story. He also explains the FBI's role in investigating cybersecurity breaches, what happens after an IC3 report, and career opportunities at the agency. Jack and Ernie discuss the dark web's recent offer for the sale of 487 million WhatsApp numbers, and how modern businesses handle suspected website scraping.
New lawyers cannot ignore business development. Like plotting a journey across the ocean by rowboat, a lawyer’s careful navigation in the early months of his or her career can determine where he or she ends up years later. Jack introduces the concept of climbing the client service mountain, and moving from task, to matter, to client. Ted explains the distinction between practice groups and industry groups, for both in-firm development and outside marketing specialization. The hosts also unpack the core importance of never walking past an old friend to greet a new friend, and the rule of thumb to be a member of just one local, one state, and one national attorney or industry group.
The first hundred days of a new attorney’s career can make or break his or her relationship with the law firm, and with the profession as a whole. In this episode, learn practical advice for new lawyers about managing bar results, rekindling relationships from the prior summer, and the responsibilities of having a proper business card and a briefcase. Jack and Ted also discuss how to navigate work-from-home policies, the benefits of living close to the office, and the adventures that can result from an “accidental assignment.” The hosts also explain how a laptop is like an umbrella and how every meeting has three key parts.
Hannah Sutor is the senior product manager at GitLab and digital privacy advocate at the Privacy Chick. Hannah joins the No Password Required team to talk about how she discovered privacy and cybersecurity in college, what she expects for the future of usernames and passwords, and her adventures while traveling in an RV with her family for a year. Bonus: she also reveals her recipe for the best pumpkin spice latte. Ernie and Jack discuss the proposed U.S. labeling program for IoT consumer devices and some potential cyber and privacy implications.
This podcast provides practical advice for locating, engaging, and working with local counsel on litigation matters. This is especially useful for those hiring local counsel and for those who serve as local counsel. Tips include scoping, drafting engagement letters, and the three common forms of local counsel engagements. This podcast was recorded as part of the Sound Advice program of the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation.
From military innovation to aerial photographer, drones have soared into civilian life and both recreational and commercial use. But don’t let their small size fool you — these small but mighty aerial vehicles are still considered aircrafts subject to FAA rules and regulations and — you guessed it — federal criminal prosecution. In this episode, Carlton Fields aviation attorney Ed Page discusses the types of conduct and violations that can lead to criminal charges and real-world examples that have brought drone enforcement to new heights.
Charles Shirer is the Chief Executive Officer of GlobalWave Consulting, an IT and cybersecurity consultancy. Known as the @bsdbandit to his 20,000+ Twitter followers, Charles is often considered the most positive person in cybersecurity (and for good reason!). In this episode, Charles joins the No Password Required team to tell us about how his childhood love for video games led to his passion for everything computer-related, what inspires him to share motivational messages on Twitter, and the importance of striving for a positive mindset in life. Jack and Ernie discuss the United Kingdom’s potential privacy enforcement against TikTok, and the regulatory regime for collecting the personal data of minors.
The Eleventh Circuit has played a significant role in shaping TCPA jurisprudence over the last several years, and particularly in the context of Article III standing. Recently, in Drazen v. Pinto, the court relied on Eleventh Circuit and Supreme Court precedent to vacate the approval of a $35 million class settlement based on lack of standing. In this podcast, Carlton Fields attorneys David Karp, Aaron Weiss, and Charles Throckmorton discuss so-called coupon settlements, the impact of Drazen, and the line of cases that led to the court’s decision.
Tashya Denose is a senior manager of cybersecurity analysis at Capital One and the director of brand and marketing at Black Girls in Cyber. In this episode, Tashya joins the No Password Required team to discuss her passion for making everyone feel welcome in the cybersecurity world, the state of the cybersecurity pipeline and what needs to be done, and a LOT of other rad stuff (including her feelings about the word “rad” making a comeback!). Ernie, Jack, and Pablo discuss the rogue freelancers that were taking advantage of remote work opportunities to hide their true identities and earn money for North Korea. Pablo presents the new Technologue game show where the team attempts to answer questions about the first-ever computer worm.
Kayley Melton is the Vice President of Security Awareness Company Courseware and Labs at KnowBe4. Although she can’t share too much about what the "labs" portion of her job entails, let's face it, the secrecy makes her even cooler. Kayley joins the No Password Required team to tell us about her journey from an Appalachian farm to fine arts major at a self-described “bougie” college, and from there to VP at a leading security awareness company and the challenges that she overcame to get there. Kayley also shares the story of how a Craigslist ad changed her life, who the Chewbacca is to her Han Solo, and the lessons she’s had to learn as a woman in this industry. Ernie, Jack, and Pablo discuss something likely to shock 90s babies; the cybercriminal “TarTarX” has stolen the data of 69 million Neopets users.