Vancord CyberSound Podcast

Protect your business with tips & tactics from our IT security experts

CyberSound podcast
CyberSoundTM is a podcast built by and for business owners and professionals. Tune in as our cybersecurity experts cover the latest news regarding IT security, the most recent and relevant threats organizations are facing today, and provide tips to keep your business safe.

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Cybersecurity in Higher Ed: Columbia University on IT Decentralization and Governance

Colleges and universities face unique cybersecurity challenges, especially when IT is decentralized. In this CyberSound episode, Eric Baumgart, Director of Cybersecurity at Columbia University, shares how his team manages risk across a complex academic environment. From handling shadow IT and enclave networks to building trust across departments (sometimes with cookies), Eric offers practical insight into governance, compliance, and securing diverse user groups in higher ed.

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Meet the Hosts of CyberSoundTM

CyberSoundTM is hosted by cybersecurity professionals who work in the industry on a daily basis. Meet Vancord’s Jason Pufahl, Steven Maresca and Michael Grande.
Jason Pufahl

VP Security Services
Director, Board of Directors

Steven Maresca

Principal Architect, vISO

Michael Grande

President & CEO
Chair, Board of Directors

Most Recent Episodes

Podcast Episode 31

Risk Assessments for Small Business

In this episode of Cybersound, Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca join Vancord’s risk assessment expert, Carrie Bonin, who shares her insight about the importance of considering risks, making a plan, and ensuring everyone sticks to it.

Podcast Episode 30

Rise Of The Mobile Scam

On this episode of Cybersound, join Jason, Steve, and Matt to discuss the rise of the mobile scam and what you need to know to keep your data safe.

Podcast Episode 29

Dark Web 101

Today on Cybersound, Jason, Steve, and Matt set out to demystify the Dark Web and the Deep Web. Is that possible? Did you know there was a difference?

Podcast Episode 28

Google Do’s And Don’ts – How To Protect Your Privacy

Today, Jason Pufahl and Steven Maresca discuss easy steps you can take to feel more confident about protecting your personal data while using any browser or Cloud-based application.

Podcast Episode 27

New Requirements to get Insured

In this episode of CybersoundTM, Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro discuss the stringent parameters on insurance policy renewals, particularly dealing with #cybersecurity.

Podcast Episode 26

The Main Frame Connecticut Public Act 21-119

He sits down with Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro to discuss a local government act–Public Act 21-119–that encourages businesses to take on cybersecurity frameworks that may protect them from data breach lawsuits.

Podcast Episode 25

2022: The Year Ahead Part 2

In 2022, we will see actions on cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities taking place to help the workforce continue to move ahead with a sense of safety. Organizations use in-house tools and various software components with third-party providers, all to create a secure infrastructure. Or, does it?

How can you shift risk and fortify your infrastructure as we rely greater upon the cloud? Let’s find out.

Podcast Episode 24

A Year In Review Part 1

Join Jason, Steve, and Matt as they look back on how organizations are adjusting to a hybrid workforce and the technical concerns that pose to today’s workforce.

Podcast Episode 23

Security is Not Optional

Jason and Matt sit down with Michael Grande, CEO, and President of TBNG Inc. to discuss why oversight can cause issues for any type of business, no matter the size or type of data they have, and how being proactive is key. In the age of ransomware attacks— security is not optional.

Podcast Episode 22

Ransomware Attack: The First 48

What do you do when that happens? Where do you turn for incident response? How will your team prepare? The next few moments of CyberSound may help you get ready for the first steps of that emergency if it ever happens.