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Dec 2024
52m 28s

Cyber Security Today: Year End Panel Dis...

Jim Love
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Cybersecurity Year in Review: Future Challenges and Industry Insights

Join host Jim Love and a panel of cybersecurity experts—Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley from Beauceron Security, and Laura Payne of White Tuque—as they review the key cybersecurity events of the past year. Topics discussed include the increasing cyber threats to universities, healthcare systems, and critical infrastructure; the importance of proper cybersecurity measures and employee training; the complexities of adopting quantum-safe encryption protocols; and the impact of AI and shadow IT on cybersecurity. The panel concludes with actionable advice for improving organizational cybersecurity posture in the coming year.

00:00 🎄 The 12 Days of Cyber Christmas 🎄 00:29 🔍 Year in Review: Cybersecurity Highlights 00:40 👥 Meet the Expert Panel 01:19 🏫 University Cyber Attacks: A Growing Concern 02:25 🔒 Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning 03:09 🛡️ Persistent Threats and Active Directory Issues 06:28 💡 Strategies for Cybersecurity in Universities 07:34 💰 Funding and Legislation for Cybersecurity 13:52 🛠️ Practical Steps for Cybersecurity on a Budget 18:36 🔐 Quantum Readiness and Future Challenges 25:11 Quantum Computing: The Reality and Risks 25:53 Human Ingenuity and Risk Management 26:29 The Future of Cybersecurity: Q Day and Certificate Rotations 28:02 Major Cybersecurity Incidents of the Year 29:41 The Rise of Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks 35:35 AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges 38:49 Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities 47:09 Year-End Reflections and Looking Forward

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