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Cybersecurity Where You Are (audio)

Center for Internet Security

Welcome to audio version of “Cybersecurity Where You Are,” the podcast of the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Cybersecurity affects us all — whether we’re online at home, managing a company, supporting clients, or running a state or local government. Join us on Wednesdays as Sean Atkinson, CISO at CIS, and Tony Sager, SVP & Chief Evangelist at CIS, discuss trends and threats, explore security best practices, and interview experts in the industry. Together, we’ll clarify these issues, creating

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Episode 142: SLTTs and Their Nuanced Cybersecurity Needs

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2025/07/02

In episode 142 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Anthony Essmaker, former Product Marketing Manager at the Center for Internet Security®(CIS®); and Randy Rose, VP of Security Operations & Intelligence at CIS. Together, they discuss the nuanced, empathetic approach that's required to help U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government organizations to address their cybersecurity needs. Here are some highlights from our episode:01.10. What the acronym "SLTT"

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Episode 141: A Human-Centered Take on Password Policies

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2025/06/25

In episode 141 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Tony Sager is joined by Phyllis Lee, VP of SBP Content Development at the Center for Internet Security®(CIS®); and Julie Haney, Computer Scientist & Human-Centered Cybersecurity Researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Together, they use a human-centered understanding of security to discuss password policies, including their benefits, drawbacks, and efficacy. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:03

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Episode 140: Threat-Informed Travel Safety Tips

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2025/06/18

In episode 140 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by John Cohen, Executive Director of the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security®(CIS®). Together, they discuss travel safety tips informed by today's evolving multidimensional threat environment. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:30. The most overlooked security risks we need to take seriously whenever we travel03:42. How threat actors can exploit our tendency to overshare

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Episode 139: Community Building for the...

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2025/06/11

In episode 139 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Tony Sager is joined by Amelia Gifford, Sr. Manager, Administration, at the Center for Internet Security®(CIS®); and George Bailey, Director of Purdue cyberTAP. Together, they discuss how the 2025 grant from the Alan Paller Laureate Program will support Purdue cyberTAP's mission of community building for the cyber-underserved. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:02. Honoring a legacy of making cybersecurity practical and accessible03:34. The

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Episode 138: The Use of GenAI to Refine Your TTX...

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2025/06/04

In episode 138 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Timothy Davis, Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst at the Center for Internet Security®(CIS®). Together, they discuss how organizations can use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to refine how they develop Tabletop Exercises (TTXs). Here are some highlights from our episode:01:49. Why TTXs function as a "blue sky" opportunity for crisis management and preparedness04:33. A quick recap of how GenAI stands apart

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Episode 137: National Cybersecurity Through SLTT...

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2025/05/28

In episode 137 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined by Terry Loftus, Assistant Superintendent (Chief Information Officer) of Integrated Technology Services at the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE); and Netta Squires, President of Government Affairs, Cybersecurity, & Resilience at Open District Solutions (ODS). Together, they discuss how the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®) functions as a space for U.S. State, Local,

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Episode 136: How WiCyS Advances Women in Cybersecurity

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2025/05/21

In episode 136 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined live by Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS). Together, they discuss how WiCyS works to advance women in cybersecurity. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:03. A mission of recruiting, retaining, and advancing women in cybersecurity05:38. How community-focused conferences and scholarships promote community growth06:25. The need to celebrate the work of and encourage support

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Episode 135: Five Lightning Chats at RSAC Conference...

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2025/05/14

In episode 135 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined live at RSAC Conference 2025 by five attendees, including two Center for Internet Security® (CIS®) employees. He conducts a lightning chat with each attendee to get their thoughts about the conference, how it reflects the changing cybersecurity industry, and the role CIS plays in this ongoing evolution. Here are some highlights from our episode:00:40. Stephanie Gass, Sr. Director of Information Security at CISHow to start

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Episode 134: How GenAI Lowers Bar for Cyber Threat...

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2025/05/07

In episode 134 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Randy Rose, VP of Security Operations & Intelligence at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®); and Timothy Davis, Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst at CIS. Together, they discuss how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) lowers the barrier of entry for cyber threat actors (CTAs). Here are some highlights from our episode:01:37. CTAs' use of GenAI to improve their existing campaigns03:38. The need for CTI

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Episode 133: DieNet's DDoS Hacktivism and Evolving TTPs

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2025/04/30

In episode 133 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Lauren McFayden, Threat Intelligence Analyst at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they discuss the Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) hacktivism of DieNet and how the group continues to evolve its Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Here are some highlights from our episode:01:22. An overview of DieNet and its emergence on Telegram01:55. DDoS attacks and the potential for service disruptions02:55

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Episode 132: Day One, Step One, Dollar One for...

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2025/04/23

In episode 132 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Valecia Stocchetti, Sr. Cybersecurity Engineer of the CIS Critical Security Controls (CIS Controls) at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they discuss what the first day, step, and dollar of implementing a controls framework look like for organizations stepping into their cybersecurity journey. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:54. Building and improving a cybersecurity program through the power of

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Episode 131: It Takes a Village to 'Reasonably'...

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2025/04/16

In episode 131 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Tony Sager is joined by Stan Stahl, PhD, Founder and President of SecureTheVillage. Together, they discuss how SecureTheVillage, a nonprofit and inaugural Alan Paller Laureate Program awardee, is using a collaboration-driven approach to enhance reasonable cybersecurity awareness and practices within Southern California (SoCal). Here are some highlights from our episode:01:07. An introduction to Stan and how he came to champion small business

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Episode 130: The Story and Future of CIS Thought...

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2025/04/09

In episode 130 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined by John Gilligan, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Set against the backdrop of the 2025 CIS Annual Full Staff Meeting, they celebrate 25 years of CIS, including the "serendipity" by which the company became a global cybersecurity thought leader. They also discuss how this thought leadership may evolve over the next 25 years. Here are some highlights from our

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Episode 129: Embedding Cybersecurity in Project...

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2025/04/02

In episode 129 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson discusses best practices for embedding cybersecurity in project management. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:34. Elements for connecting the dots between cybersecurity risk assessment and project risk assessment03:06. How our conceptualization of a project changes under a zero trust implementation04:02. What security may look like in a Waterfall vs. Agile approach to project management06:26. The importance of resources and

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Episode 128: How Cryptocurrency Is Used for Financial...

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2025/03/26

In episode 128 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Joshua Palsgraf, Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they examine how cyber threat actors use cryptocurrency for financial fraud and how professionals like Joshua track this illicit activity. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:35. What a data-driven approach to CTI looks like02:47. What makes cryptocurrency useful in the digital economy, including for

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Episode 127: Visible Ops as a Cybersecurity Foundation

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2025/03/19

In episode 127 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined by Scott Alldridge, President and CEO of IP Services and the IT Process Institute. Together, they use Scott's book, "Visible Ops Cybersecurity: Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Posture with Practical Guidance," to discuss how visible IT operations (Visible Ops) provide a foundation for cybersecurity. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:31. How Visible Ops reflect an appreciation for the original config change

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Episode 126: A Day in the Life of a CTI Analyst

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2025/03/12

In episode 126 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Casey Cannon, Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they review what a regular day looks like for a CTI analyst. Here are some highlights from our episode:01:46. How a service-oriented mindset factors into a CTI career03:55. What task prioritization looks like at the beginning of a CTI analyst's day06:50. How bedrock CTI principles and threat actor matrices help to

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Episode 125: How Leadership Principles Influence CIS...

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2025/03/05

In episode 125 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Waldo Perez, Human Resources Support Specialist at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®); and Penny Davis, Sr. Manager of Leadership Development at CIS. Together, they use the CIS Leadership Principles and other examples from CIS to understand how leadership influences and nurtures the organization's workplace culture.Here are some highlights from our episode:02:00. The human aspect in defining workplace culture03:55. How

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Episode 124: The Many Layers of a Malware Takedown...

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2025/02/26

In episode 124 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson is joined by Timothy Davis, Lead Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Analyst at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they explore the many layers of a malware takedown operation.Here are some highlights from our episode:01:58. A high-level overview of what a malware takedown might involve04:11. Some of the key players who help to disrupt known malware infrastructure07:35. Which operational functionalities make malware

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Episode 123: An Operational Playbook for Security Impact

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2025/02/19

In episode 123 of Cybersecurity Where You Are, Sean Atkinson and Tony Sager are joined by Gina Chapman, Chief Operating Officer (COO) at the Center for Internet Security® (CIS®). Together, they use examples from CIS to identify elements of an operational playbook for making an impact in the cybersecurity industry.Here are some highlights from our episode:01:21. Business development and organizational change over the course of 12 years at CIS13:49. Change management and communication as means for

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