Mitch Mayne

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about mental health in cybersecurity—and with good reason. In fact, cyber marketing leaders Anna Seacat and Kate Reed posted on this same phenomena a few days ago. And last year I worked with IBM Security X-Force on a study of incident responders who stated that while a deep-seated sense of duty to help and protect others… Show more

𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

We’ve been hearing a lot lately about mental health in cybersecurity—and with good reason. In fact, cyber marketing leaders Anna Seacat and Kate Reed posted on this same phenomena a few days ago. And last year I worked with IBM Security X-Force on a study of incident responders who stated that while a deep-seated sense of duty to help and protect others was cornerstone to why we do what we do (definitely true for me), it can come at a cost.

That study revealed 67% of responders experience anxiety in their daily lives, and nearly 65% of have sought mental health assistance.

I’m not immune to that anxiety, either. On September 13, I join Orriant to talk about how anxiety manifests in my professional life, and more importantly—the tools I use to keep my balance.



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Into the Breach: I focus on real-world cyber issues we face today--and I do it in a way everyone can understand. I feature variety of cybersecurity professionals to help you better understand the world of cyber. You’ll walk away better prepared with tales, tools, and support to help you thrive in the face of uncertainty.

In this episode, we’ll use 2022 as a lens to foretell what this year may have in store for us. Joining me is Dan Lohrmann, a well-known voice in cybersecurity whose resume boasts an impressive list of positions in cyber leadership in both the public and private sector, in addition to authorship of three books on cybersecurity.

Dan publishes an annual review of top cyber organization predictions (check out Part One and Part Two). Think of them like a content analysis of over two dozen… Show more

In this episode, we’ll use 2022 as a lens to foretell what this year may have in store for us. Joining me is Dan Lohrmann, a well-known voice in cybersecurity whose resume boasts an impressive list of positions in cyber leadership in both the public and private sector, in addition to authorship of three books on cybersecurity.

Dan publishes an annual review of top cyber organization predictions (check out Part One and Part Two). Think of them like a content analysis of over two dozen industry leading reports. Among those surveyed is the 2022 IBM Security X-Force Threat Intelligence Index and our annual predictions blog published just last month. And of course, I’d miss the chance to humble-brag if I didn’t tease the fact that we’ll be releasing our 2023 Threat Intelligence Index in early February, too, so stay tuned for that one.

Given the hours he’s devoted to analyzing the market predictions, Dan’s view is both broad and deep. We’re going to utilize his expertise to focus on a few hot topics for 2023:

· Ransomware: How it will evolve, and who may be targeted

·Social engineering: How increased sophistication (including attempts to bypass MFA) may impact business

·Cyber insurance: Will it become more difficult to get in 2023

·The Ukraine war: What fallout we might expect this year

·Crypto and social media: Given the tumult in 2022, what we might see changing both on a market and a policy front.

Join us, and together we’ll venture Into the Breach. Show less

Attacks on operational technology (OT)--gas pipelines, electrical grids, banking services—are on the rise. In this episode, we speak with Chris Kubecka about how these incidents can affect economies and public safety in every geography, and how we might defend against them. Chris is the Chair of the Cyber Program at the Middle East Institute (MEI) and has brought Operational Technology safety front and center across the globe. She details how these incidents can be a serious breach affecting… Show more

Attacks on operational technology (OT)--gas pipelines, electrical grids, banking services—are on the rise. In this episode, we speak with Chris Kubecka about how these incidents can affect economies and public safety in every geography, and how we might defend against them. Chris is the Chair of the Cyber Program at the Middle East Institute (MEI) and has brought Operational Technology safety front and center across the globe. She details how these incidents can be a serious breach affecting economies around the world. Show less

Criminals don’t seek degrees in cybercrime from universities. So where do they learn their skills? And what is the role of higher ed in helping keep smart minds on the right side of the law and preparing them to defend against attacks? Minnesota State University professor Chris Veltsos has more than two decades of teaching and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. He unpacks what he teaches in the classroom, what he wishes could be taught, and what higher ed can do to… Show more

Criminals don’t seek degrees in cybercrime from universities. So where do they learn their skills? And what is the role of higher ed in helping keep smart minds on the right side of the law and preparing them to defend against attacks? Minnesota State University professor Chris Veltsos has more than two decades of teaching and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. He unpacks what he teaches in the classroom, what he wishes could be taught, and what higher ed can do to help keep bright minds on the right track. Show less

When there is a cyber incident, the focus is often the technical side of the attack and remediation. Another important aspect of breach management—communication—often takes a back seat. When communication is done badly, consumers can lose trust, brands can erode, and corporate names can become synonymous with high-profile attacks. Loren Dealy Mahler has built a career on creating organization-wide communication plans, and talks about the importance of having the right people using the right… Show more

When there is a cyber incident, the focus is often the technical side of the attack and remediation. Another important aspect of breach management—communication—often takes a back seat. When communication is done badly, consumers can lose trust, brands can erode, and corporate names can become synonymous with high-profile attacks. Loren Dealy Mahler has built a career on creating organization-wide communication plans, and talks about the importance of having the right people using the right words at the right time. Show less

Whether you are an individual who is always on your phone, an IT professional who lives through your laptop, or an organization that manages a vast amount of clients and services, a security breach can happen at any moment. Many of us think that we are prepared, but are we really?

On this podcast, you’ll hear from a variety of cybersecurity professionals to better understand the underground world of cyber and you’ll walk away better prepared with tales, tools, and support to help you… Show more

Whether you are an individual who is always on your phone, an IT professional who lives through your laptop, or an organization that manages a vast amount of clients and services, a security breach can happen at any moment. Many of us think that we are prepared, but are we really?

On this podcast, you’ll hear from a variety of cybersecurity professionals to better understand the underground world of cyber and you’ll walk away better prepared with tales, tools, and support to help you thrive in the face of uncertainty… Show less

Part 2 of this two-part episode looks at the flip side of criminal hacks —the defense. Law enforcement and private security teams work diligently to defend against cyber threats. And they often work better together. We speak with Nick Rossmann, former head of IBM X-Force with a background in both the CIA and FBI. He explains how threat intelligence is evolving to keep pace with the booming cybercrime industry, and how the dark side of the industry is becoming a full-service economy.

In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we dive into the mind of the criminal hacker —what motivates them, how they get started, who they target, and whether they deserve a second chance. Former BBC journalist, Chris Quevetra, sits down with us to discuss an organization he investigated that takes young criminal threat actors and turns them into contributing members of society —and turns them into valuable security assets for companies.

Cryptocurrency has become the favored tender for ransomware groups. Because of the intricacies of blockchain technology, it is often difficult for law enforcement to trace criminals who demand cryptocurrency payments. But is there a way to regulate cryptocurrency in a way that provides fewer hiding places for criminals—but doesn’t disrupt the market? We speak with Megan Stifel, Policy Officer at the Global Cyber Alliance, who as part of the Ransomware Task Force, issued the recommendation to… Show more

Cryptocurrency has become the favored tender for ransomware groups. Because of the intricacies of blockchain technology, it is often difficult for law enforcement to trace criminals who demand cryptocurrency payments. But is there a way to regulate cryptocurrency in a way that provides fewer hiding places for criminals—but doesn’t disrupt the market? We speak with Megan Stifel, Policy Officer at the Global Cyber Alliance, who as part of the Ransomware Task Force, issued the recommendation to closely regulate cryptocurrency—but still preserve the market. Show less

Host Mitch Mayne speaks with Roya Gordon of Nozomi Networks about the shifting operational technology (OT) threat landscape and how that is affecting regulatory policy. Using Nozomi Networks recent OT/IoT Security Report as a linchpin, they dive deeper into evolving attack types on critical infrastructure, how cyber insurance might change for this sector, and what we may see from a policy perspective in response to more aggressive threats.

Every year, the IBM Security X-Force team of cyber experts mine billions of data points to reveal today's biggest attack trends and patterns. In this episode, host Mitch Mayne is joined by Michael Worley, one of this year’s primary authors, and digs into the guts of the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2023 to uncover the continuously changing cybersecurity landscape and understand how to defend against the latest threats. Join us as we journey into 2023 — and Into the Breach.