Radio interview on KXL-FM (Portland)
Live radio interview today at 1 PM Pacific on KXL-FM (Portland) discussing robotics, AI, and why cyber security matters in the classroom.
Navigating and traveling through an airport can be stressful. Trying to get through security while searching for a boarding pass and assessing whether there’s enough time to jump on that long line for a desperately needed cup of coffee is a universal experience. With all of that juggling going on, the last thing on your mind are the cybersecurity threats that you might encounter at the airport along the way. Luckily, cybersecurity experts have already put into place a variety of technologies to protect us and keep our cyber lives safe while we travel. So take a deep breath and focus on getting to your seat in a timely manner instead.
The workforce of tomorrow still will be technically savvy, well-versed in machine learning and data science. Advanced machine learning skills will be important, but Kayne McGladrey (@kaynemcgladrey), Director of Security and Information Technology at Pensar Development, recommended that those looking for future employment also consider learning a programming language.
“The intent here is not to master it,” McGladrey explained, “but rather to gain an understanding and appreciation of how things work from the inside out. Employers are also looking for career stability so that they can invest in their people, so don’t hop from company to company on an annual basis.”
Next, commit to solving the complexity issue. In practice, this involves consolidation and integration of tools while striking “a balance between robust protection and user convenience,” said Kayne McGladrey (@kaynemcgladrey), Field CISO at Hyperproof and Senior IEEE Member. For example, “automation and integration of security controls are crucial in achieving scalability and simplifying validation of efficient control operations.”
Incident responses and recovery plans should be updated biannually. Kayne McGladrey, CISSP and cybersecurity strategist for Ascent Solutions said, “Effective incident response plans must cover preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication and recovery, and post-incident activity.”
Kayne and Tom are joined by special guest Michael Chaoui, the Founder of Atlas One Security. Michael pulls the covers back on some of the challenges of companies going through the ATO process. We also discuss recent legislation and draft memos intended to modernize the FedRAMP process, all while enjoying one of Michael’s favorite stout beers.
As far as attacks by state espionage services, McGladrey said airlines aren’t the only target within the travel industry. An attack on the reservation system of Marriott’s Starwood brands in 2018, which exposed nearly 500 million customer records, is believed to have been perpetrated by China. Generally, espionage attacks aren’t geared toward credit card fraud and personal account takeovers the way criminal cyberattacks can be, McGladrey said, but there’s always a chance a government hacker will moonlight on the dark web.