Cyber Nexus

by Krishnakumar Mahadevan

Welcome to Cyber Nexus: Your All-In-One Security Brief, your go-to podcast for staying informed on the latest in cybersecurity. Episodes are designed in a way that all threats are seen from the eyes of the attacker and defense through the eyes of the CISSP leader.

Each episode breaks down key topics, from data protection and threat intelligence to emerging technologies and risk management.

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Cyber Career

    Cyber Career

    What is covered in this episode? Cybersecurity Career Prospects Scope and Growth: Addresses the question of career growth potential in cybersecurity, emphasizing the strong job market and projected demand. High Demand: Highlights the critical need for cybersecurity professionals due to increasing reliance on digital systems. Skill Gap: emphasizes the shortage of qualified cybersecurity professionals, creating ample opportunities for skilled individuals. Diverse Opportunities: Showcases the breadth of cybersecurity roles across various industries, allowing for specialization based on individual interests. Emerging Technologies: Discusses how advancements in areas like AI and cloud computing are driving the evolution of cybersecurity, creating new specialized roles. Attractive Compensation: Notes the competitive salaries and benefits associated with cybersecurity roles due to high demand and specialized skills. Global Reach: Highlights the global nature of cybersecurity, offering opportunities for work in different countries or remotely. Master's Degree and CISSP Advantage: Reinforces the value of a master's degree and CISSP certification in securing leadership positions and leveraging the high demand for cybersecurity expertise. Domains of Cybersecurity Comprehensive List: Provides an extensive list of 50 distinct domains within cybersecurity, ranging from fundamental areas like network and application security to specialized fields like blockchain security and quantum cryptography. Network Security: Protecting computer networks from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Application Security: Securing software applications from vulnerabilities and attacks. Cloud Security: Safeguarding data and applications stored in cloud environments. Mobile Security: Protecting mobile devices and applications from malware and data breaches. (Continues with concise descriptions of each listed domain) Conclusion Career Outlook: Reiterates the extensive career scope within cybersecurity, fueled by high demand, a global skill shortage, and constantly evolving digital threats. Potential for Success: emphasizes the promising nature of cybersecurity as a field with strong growth potential, particularly for individuals with advanced degrees and certifications like CISSP. Very significant podcast for one who wish to continue their career in Cyber Security Do we have any handouts for this episode, like FAQs, timeline briefing documents, etc.,? Yes, please click the link. https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2b8ec2ac20.html

  • AI Risk & Governance

    AI Risk & Governance

    What is covered in this episode: Foundations of AI Refresher on Artificial Intelligence The Rise of AI and its Impact Machine Learning: The Engine of AI How Machine Learning Works AI Governance and Risk Management Understanding AI Risks Real-World Examples of AI Risks AI Bias and Prejudice: Case Studies Principles for Trustworthy AI Building an AI Governance Framework Exploring Existing AI Regulations Deep Dive into the EU's AI Act Practical Steps for Implementing AI Governance Cybersecurity Risks in AI Systems Building a Cybersecurity Framework for AI Systems Advanced Security Testing for AI Systems

  • Zero Trust

    Zero Trust

    What is covered in this episode: Introduction: Evolution of Security Models: The Need for Zero Trust: Core Principles of Zero Trust: Benefits of Zero Trust: Practical Implementation:

  • OT Security

    OT Security

    What is covered in this episode? I. Introduction to Operational Technology (OT) A. Defining Operational Technology: B. Key Components of OT: C. Understanding Industrial Control Systems (ICS): D. Differentiating OT and ICS: II. The Significance of OT Security A. The Rising Threat Landscape: B. Key Security Challenges in OT: C. Fundamental Concepts in OT Security: III. The Smart Factory: A Practical Illustration of OT A. OT in Action: T IV. The Crucial Role of OT Protocols A. Understanding OT Communication: B. Classification of Communication Networks in OT: C. Deep Dive into Common OT Protocols: D. Security Challenges with OT Protocols: V. The IT-OT Convergence: A New Era of Security Concerns A. Understanding the Convergence: B. Tailoring Security to Specific OT Systems: VI. Top OT Security Challenges A. Real-World Challenges: B. Legacy System Vulnerabilities: C. Patch Management Gaps: D. Security Awareness Deficiencies: E. Proprietary and Obscure Protocols: VII. Common OT Security Threats A. Current Threat Landscape: B. Ransomware Attacks: C. Malware and Targeted Attacks: D. Insider Threats: E. Remote Access Exploits: F. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: VIII. Mitigation Strategies for OT Security A. Practical Security Measures: B. Network Segmentation: C. Monitoring and Detection: D. Asset Inventory Management: E. Regular Security Audits: F. Cross-Team Collaboration:

  • Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Cyber Threat Intelligence

    Understanding Cyber Threat Intelligence: A Guide to OpenCTI I. Introduction to Threat Intelligence (TI) II. Key Elements of Threat Intelligence III. Building Your Own Cyber Threat Intelligence System (CTI) IV. OpenCTI: An Open-Source CTI Solution V. Setting Up OpenCTI