CyberSound Podcast

Fresh cybersecurity conversations from the trenches of securing IT asssets from malicious players

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

July 1, 2025

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 manage…

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Paul Lavoie on Manufacturing’s Future and Workforce Training in Connecticut

June 17, 2025

In this episode of CyberSound, Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer Paul Lavoie joins Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Michael Grande to discuss the urgent need for cybersecurity adoption among manufacturers. They e…

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What Teens Aren’t Learning About Cybersecurity—And Why It Matters

June 3, 2025

In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca sit down with John Madura, Technology Education Chair at The Morgan School, to explore how cybersecurity is being taught (or overlooked) in high schools. They…

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AI Business Value: Exploring Real-World Applications Beyond ChatGPT

May 20, 2025

In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Michael Grande cut through the AI hype to explore how businesses can use tools like large language models for real-world impact. From model selection and pr…

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Ransomware Attack Timeline: A Walkthrough of the Disruption

May 6, 2025

Step inside the chaos of a real ransomware attack. In this episode of CyberSound, Vancord’s experts break down the timeline of a ransomware incident—from initial compromise to full recovery. Discover how threat act…

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Modern Day Best Practices

April 22, 2025

In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Michael Grande revisit foundational cybersecurity practices—what’s still essential, what’s evolved, and what’s next. From patching and multi-factor authenti…

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Vancord Team discuss about 23andMe Bankruptcy: What Happens to Your Data

23andMe Bankruptcy: What Happens to Your Data? | CyberSound Rewind

April 8, 2025

With 23andMe’s recent bankruptcy filing, questions about what happens to your genetic data are more pressing than ever. Jason Pufahl and Michael Grande dive into the company’s infamous data breach, the implications of ex…

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Vancord Team and Alex Kretzschmar discuss about Understanding Secure Business Networking with TailScale

Understanding Secure Business Networking with Tailscale’s VPN Solutions

March 11, 2025

Traditional VPNs can be complex, but Tailscale is changing the game. In this episode, Alex Kretzschmar, Head of Developer Relations at Tailscale, joins Jason Pufahl, Michael Grande, and Dylan Marquis to explore how Tails…

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Streamlining Cybersecurity Compliance with ControlMap

February 26, 2025

Compliance challenges are growing, but automation and AI can help. In this episode, Dan Fox, Co-Founder of ControlMap, joins Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Michael Grande to discuss how businesses can simplify complian…

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Jason Pufahl, Michael Grande and Egor Olteanu discuss about VOLT AI Game-Changing Threat Detection

Modernizing Business Security: VOLT AI’s Game-Changing Threat Detection

February 12, 2025

How can AI enhance real-time security? In this episode of CyberSound, Jason Pufahl and Michael Grande are joined by Egor Olteanu, Founder & CEO of VOLT AI, to explore the role of AI in enhancing security through surv…

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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

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

Paul Lavoie on Manufacturing’s Future and Workforce Training in Connecticut

What Teens Aren’t Learning About Cybersecurity—And Why It Matters

AI Business Value: Exploring Real-World Applications Beyond ChatGPT

Ransomware Attack Timeline: A Walkthrough of the Disruption

Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Modern Day Best Practices

23andMe Bankruptcy: What Happens to Your Data? | CyberSound Rewind

Understanding Secure Business Networking with Tailscale’s VPN Solutions

Streamlining Cybersecurity Compliance with ControlMap

Modernizing Business Security: VOLT AI’s Game-Changing Threat Detection

Meet the Hosts of CyberSoundTM

Jason Pufahl

Steven Maresca

Michael Grande

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