Tune in to industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals sharing their stories

Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or a longtime security professional, one of your best opportunities to network is at conferences. In this fun-filled episode of 401 Access Denied, seasoned conference-goers, Joe Carson and HillBilly Hit Squad’s vCISO (aka “Chief Geek”), Chris Roberts, share their insights on how to make the most of networking events. What clothes should you pack? How can you best plan your daily schedule so that you maximize productivity and have time to socialize? And, most importantly, where in the world can you find the best whiskey? Cheers to a new year filled with engaging, informative cybersecurity events!

The next revolution in quantum computing and technologies is happening now, but how exactly will these growing innovations affect our lives? Dr. Maksym Sich, CEO of the groundbreaking quantum photonics startup, Aegiq, discusses how quantum will impact our medical, communications, and financial industries. Addressing the myth that quantum computing will break all our encryption keys, Maksym elaborates on quantum communications, post-quantum cryptography, and efforts to develop sustainable solutions with security by design. Be ahead of the curve in knowing how we will want to upgrade our systems to improve efficiency, data privacy, and more!

Everyone is talking about malware these days, but what new developments and trends are we seeing in malware attacks? This week’s featured guest is Shyam Sundar Ramaswami—Senior Research Scientist at Cisco by day, and the Batman of Hacking by night. So how does cybersecurity’s Bruce Wayne propose that we strengthen our incident response plans against emerging malware threats? What’s really happening when we click that inconspicuous link in the “Delivery Address Confirmation Needed” email? Find out the answers to these questions from the ethical hacker hero who’s here to help you save the world from cyberattacks!

How did Cybrary instructor Corey Holzer go from being the IT help desk person for the World Wrestling Federation to becoming a PhD-holding Information Security Manager? In this episode of the Cybrary podcast, please enjoy Corey’s fascinating stories of nearly colliding with the Undertaker, losing his internet connection during the CRISC exam, and developing essential problem-solving skills as a cybersecurity professional. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Corey’s newest course, Linux Hardening—out now on the Cybrary platform!

The 2007 cyberattacks on Estonia culminated into a watershed moment in global cybersecurity awareness. Jaak Tarien, Director of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) in Tallinn, Estonia, discusses the geopolitical implications of cybercrime. Ransomware attacks can have a significant economic impact, but how are cybercrime operations also indicative of a breach of sovereignty? To best approach this question, Jaak emphasizes the importance of the CCDCOE's legal scholarship, such as the Tallinn Manual, among other efforts that foster transparent multinational cybersecurity communications, research, and training.