Christian Scott is the COO and Chief Information Security Officer at GoVanguard, a boutique cybersecurity firm that performs red teaming services, like penetration testing and social engineering.  They do a lot of work for multi-billion dollar hedge funds, international internet service providers, insurance companies and international banks.In this episode #14 of our mini-series #1SEAT, we discuss the complex cybersecurity ecosystem of subjects, free resources, endless certs and boot camps.  Tune in for Christian's recommendations on how people can navigate all of this information in order to get the best and most efficient start into the industry. Show Links Check out GoVanguard  Connect with Christian on LinkedIn Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn   ------ CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox.

A good training program is not just beneficial to new hires.  It’s beneficial to everyone. Clear playbooks that can be referred to time and again make everyone stronger and reduce turnover. But many companies are missing the mark when it comes to the onboarding process from a lack of documentation to murky procedures.  In this episode part 13 of our #1SEAT mini-series, Christina Westfall, Threat Detection Analyst at Pareto Cyber, explains how getting a training program in place can empower your team from the job description all the way through independent employee success.Show Links Check out Pareto Cyber Connect with Christian Westfall on LinkedIn Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn ------- CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox.

You’ve likely heard the phrase “it’s not what you know, but who you know.”  In cybersecurity, it’s both. To get access to opportunities, you need connections. But to follow through on those opportunities, you need to have knowledge and skills. Mentorship can help you with both.  In this episode part 12 of our mini-series #1SEAT, Samara Williams, Manager of Information Security and Risk at Cardinal Health, discusses how mentors guide you personally and professionally so that you can be your best self and how to go about getting one. Show Links Check out Cardinal Health Connect with Samara Williams on LinkedIn or Twitter Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn   --------CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox.

Businesses starting to build a privacy program need to ask themselves this:  How would customers feel if their data was used in a way that ends up in the New York Times? What would happen to your business? Good privacy policies benefit the business, don’t hurt engineering morale, and protect the customer. But for all of that to happen, you need customer trust.  In this episode, Nishant Bhajaria, director of privacy engineering, architecture, and analytics at Uber, discusses the steps to take to protect customers and achieve business objectives. Show Links Check out Uber Connect with Nishant Bhajara on LinkedIn or Twitter Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn   ------- We’re stronger together. CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox.

Despite the cybersecurity talent shortage, it can be tough to navigate the cybersecurity world at first. If you want to get your foot in the door with cybersecurity, there are a lot of obstacles to overcome such as education, experience, and when and how to specialize. But when it comes to working in cybersecurity, the most important thing is your willingness to learn and grow.  In this episode and part 11 of our miniseries #1SEAT, Nicole Lamoureux, Associate Consultant at Mandiant, shared her advice for aspiring tech professionals who want to dive into the world of cybersecurity.  Show Links Check out Mandiant Connect with Nicole Lamoureux on LinkedIn Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn   We’re stronger together. CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox.

The role of the CISO has evolved from a technical one to more of an advisory one. A CISO guides business leaders on how to implement security controls while meeting business goals. A CISO should be prepared to communicate the return of investment on reducing risk through cybersecurity and translate business models into the cybersecurity requirements that will protect the organization. In this episode, Humberto Gauna, Chief Strategy Officer at DOT Security, discusses how to be an effective CISO, from balancing business knowledge with cybersecurity knowledge to looking for passionate employees that you can train. Show Links Check out DOT Security Connect with Humberto Gauna on LinkedIn Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn   -------- We’re stronger together. CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox. We offer a service that is fast to deploy, easy to operate and is unparalleled in the ability to stop all types of email threats, including advanced attacks like BEC, ATO and more. Learn more at ironscales.com

There are many tech tools available to cite the capability to reduce phishing scams and cybersecurity threats.  But it’s important to carefully evaluate what technology you’re bringing to the table and how you’re approaching the problem in a way that’s not wasting time and money unnecessarily. Exchange Online Protection (EOP) is a hosted e-mail security service, owned by Microsoft, that filters spam and malware from e-mail messages. In many cases, companies already have access to EOP, but are not taking advantage of its capabilities.  In this episode J Stephen Kowski, Senior Director of Sales Engineering & Information Security at IRONSCALES, shared how you can configure your EOP tool properly so that it can catch as much—if not more—spam and malicious content than your expensive legacy Secure Email Gateway.  Show Links Connect with J. Stephen Kowski on LinkedIn or Twitter Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn  We’re stronger together. CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox.

Cybersecurity leaders are in a unique position to drive their companies forward.  This includes their ability to identify, hire, and nurture top talent. Joshua Scott is the Head of Security and IT at Postman, where he seeks to find great hires and help his employees thrive.  In ep 10 of our mini-series #1SEAT, Joshua joined us to share what makes a good leader, how companies can recruit the right way, and what job seekers can do to think outside the box when it comes to looking for new roles and showcasing their skills.  Show Links Check out Postman Connect with Joshua Scott on LinkedIn or Twitter Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn  We’re stronger together. Keep connected with CyberSecurity Heroes at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcast. CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox. We offer a service that is fast to deploy, easy to operate and is unparalleled in the ability to stop all types of email threats, including advanced attacks like BEC, ATO and more. Learn more at ironscales.com

In this episode, we unpack and critique the handling of the Okta breach communications effort and why it matters, especially for all of us on the sidelines passing judgment without all the facts. Allan Alford is the CISO/CTO at TrustMAPP & Host of The Cyber Ranch Podcast Show Links Connect with Allan on LinkedIn  Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn   We’re stronger together. Keep connected with CyberSecurity Heroes at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcast. CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox. We offer a service that is fast to deploy, easy to operate and is unparalleled in the ability to stop all types of email threats, including advanced attacks like BEC, ATO and more. Learn more at ironscales.com

Episode #9 of our mini-series #1SEAT is out. 👇 2022 Best Practices for Cybersecurity Recruiters and Job SeekersRecruiting in security has always been a challenge, and the Great Resignation has only made it more difficult to find the right job candidates.  There’s a high demand for internet security professionals and not a lot of candidates to go around. If you’re struggling to find applicants for cybersecurity positions, you may need to rethink your hiring strategy.  Pete Strouse, founder and CEO of InfoSec Connect, is an expert recruiter in the information security industry. In this episode, Pete shared his advice for finding the right candidates, what incentives to offer, and which hiring expectations your company may need to rethink.  He also explains what job seekers can do to stand out among the crowd, get an interview and hopefully land their ideal position.   **Show Links** Check out InfoSec Connect Connect with Pete Strouse on LinkedIn Follow IRONSCALES on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Brendon Rod on LinkedIn   We’re stronger together. Keep connected with CyberSecurity Heroes at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Google Podcast. CyberSecurity Heroes is brought to you by IRONSCALES. An email security platform powered by AI, enhanced by thousands of customer security teams and built around detecting and removing threats in the inbox. We offer a service that is fast to deploy, easy to operate and is unparalleled in the ability to stop all types of email threats, including advanced attacks like BEC, ATO and more. Learn more at ironscales.com