CyberSound Podcast

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

The Pillars of Protection: Risk Strategy, Insurance, and the Key Players

December 5, 2023

Jason and Michael welcome Darren Violette of Profectus Financial Partners to explore the broader landscape of risk and how strategic planning, insurance, and strong employee retention can elevate your business valuation.…

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AI Unveiled: From Basics to Business and Beyond

November 21, 2023

Today, Jason, Michael, and Steve are joined by Zach Warren, Technology and Innovation Insights Lead at Thomson Reuters Institute, to shed light on this groundbreaking technology for listeners.

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Connecticut Senators on the Cutting Edge: AI & Data Privacy in Focus

November 7, 2023

In this episode of CyberSound, Jason and Michael have a thoughtful conversation with Senator Tony Hwang and Senator James Maroney of the State of Connecticut on the complexities of AI, data privacy, and the state’s appro…

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The CIO’s Dilemma: Proving Value and Driving Strategic Change with CEOs

October 24, 2023

On this episode of CyberSound, Jason, and Michael are joined by Brian Doyle, Co-Founder of vCIOToolbox and Cybrance, to discuss his product development journey and the need he found to create simple software that helps m…

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Presenting: Vantage Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

October 10, 2023

Today, Jason Pufahl, Michael Grande, Matt Fusaro, and Mike Lang, all of the Vancord team, are proud to present Vantage MDR: a cutting-edge managed endpoint detection and response solution powered by industry-leader Micro…

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Recent Cyber Attacks in CT: Protecting Your Business from Financial Fraud

September 26, 2023

On this topical segment of CyberSound, Jason sits down with the President & CEO of Vancord, Michael Grande, to put a financial perspective on the implications of these attacks. Jason and Michael discuss common threat…

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The Human Element of Security Awareness Training

September 12, 2023

On this episode of CyberSound, Jason and Steve welcome Joel Cahill to the podcast. Joel is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vancord’s partner company, Infima Cybersecurity, a modern-day security awareness training platform desi…

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Demystifying Threat Hunting vs. Incident Response

August 22, 2023

Join us today as Jason, Matt, and Steve dive into the separate services, and discuss the proactiveness of Threat Hunting and the neutralization of breaches through Incident Response. The team also explores where forensic…

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Fraud in Higher Education

August 1, 2023

In this episode, Jason and Steve welcome Maurice Simpkins, President of A.M. Simpkins and Associates, to discuss the interconnection of higher education fraud and cybersecurity. Both parties have the common goal of keepi…

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MOVEit Vulnerability Exploitation: June, 2023

July 11, 2023

Today, Jason, Matt, and Steve walk through the incident and notification processes while advising of basic steps to be proactive against these types of attacks. The team emphasizes that these basic recommendations apply…

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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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The Pillars of Protection: Risk Strategy, Insurance, and the Key Players

AI Unveiled: From Basics to Business and Beyond

Connecticut Senators on the Cutting Edge: AI & Data Privacy in Focus

The CIO’s Dilemma: Proving Value and Driving Strategic Change with CEOs

Presenting: Vantage Managed Detection & Response (MDR)

Recent Cyber Attacks in CT: Protecting Your Business from Financial Fraud

The Human Element of Security Awareness Training

Demystifying Threat Hunting vs. Incident Response

Fraud in Higher Education

MOVEit Vulnerability Exploitation: June, 2023

Meet the Hosts of CyberSoundTM

Jason Pufahl

Steven Maresca

Michael Grande

Where to Listen to CyberSoundTM

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