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Cybersecurity Predictions: A Reality Check & What’s Next Part 1
Jason Pufahl is joined by Michael Grande and Steve Maresca to check their 2025 cybersecurity predictions and reveal what’s coming in 2026. They dive into AI-driven phishing, voice cloning, misinformation, MFA fatigue, and third-party risks, showing how the threats we face are more clever and supercharged than ever. Part 1 covers the early trends and eye-opening risks, with Part 2 coming soon.

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Podcast Episode 101
Home Smart Home: Security vs. Convenience in IoT
The team encourages listeners to educate themselves on the importance of implementing robust security measures to maintain privacy, including setting up separate networks, updating router firewalls, and researching device security features. As the conversation broadens to include considerations for small businesses and the expanding range of internet-enabled devices, the team concludes by underscoring the importance of privacy in the IoT era.
Podcast Episode 100
Securing a Century: Reflecting on 100 Episodes of CyberSound
With humor and enthusiasm, the team underscores CyberSound’s mission: to inform, educate, and engage with integrity while helping listeners navigate the ever-evolving landscapes of business and cybersecurity.
Podcast Episode 99
Transparent Tech Steering Consent in the AI Age
In this episode of CyberSound, co-hosts Jason and Michael welcome Rob McWilliams of Vancord, and William Roberts of Day Pitney LLP to delve into the intricate intersection of AI and privacy law. With a focus on demystifying AI and its implications, the conversation navigates through the evolving landscape of privacy policies, consent, and the burgeoning challenges posed by generative AI.
Podcast Episode 98
Bracket Breakdown Cybersecurity Meets March Madness
The team discusses the seasonality of sports events and tournaments, which oftentimes come with heightened opportunities for cyber threats and phishing scams. They also discuss the implications of the new SEC rule requiring public companies to report breaches, representing the growing significance of cybersecurity at the board level.
Podcast Episode 97
Understanding the Data Privacy Patchwork: What You Need to Know
There is a need for businesses to document their privacy processes, conduct inventories of personal data, and consider the implications of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. The team delves into the current state of privacy laws, highlighting the lack of a comprehensive federal law and the increasing complexity of state regulations.
Podcast Episode 96
The Era of Digital Innovation: Navigating Valentine’s Surprises
Delving into the nuances of online privacy, they ultimately advocate for a return to simplicity by embracing offline shopping and direct transactions. Jason and Michael remind us to stay vigilant in matters of cybersecurity while celebrating this holiday.
Podcast Episode 95
Personal Privacy vs. Progress: Implications of the 23andMe Leak
In this segment, Jason and Michael are accompanied by Vancord’s Rob McWilliams, Data Privacy Consultant, and Brian Brehart, Information Security Officer, as they navigate the evolving landscape of data breaches and address the possible legal implications.
Podcast Episode 94
Banking in the Digital Age: Mastercard’s Security Innovations
In this episode, Jason is joined by Steve and Michael, with a special guest, Patrick Pearson, Vice President of Open Banking Partnerships at Mastercard. The team delves into cardholder data security, with an emphasis on the prioritization struggles faced by organizations tackling fraud and the importance of partnerships built on trust in the cybersecurity landscape.
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Podcast Episode 93
Partnering for Progress: A Spotlight on CBIA
In this episode of CyberSound, hosts Jason Pufahl and Michael Grande welcome Chris DiPentima, President and CEO of the CBIA. Join the conversation as they discuss CBIA’s rich history, its role in advocating for businesses, and the array of services it provides to small and medium-sized enterprises. Whether you’re a business owner or just interested in the economic landscape of Connecticut, this episode offers valuable insights into the initiatives shaping the state’s future.
Vancord is proud to be a partner of the CBIA as the Exclusive IT Provider. Check out the Press Release here.
Podcast Episode 92
Tech in a Top Hat: The Frosty AI Conspiracy
In this episode, Jason, Steve, and Michael take a unique and entertaining approach to explore the intersection of Christmas folklore and advanced technology. In particular, the hosts delve into the whimsical character of Frosty the Snowman and propose a fascinating theory that Frosty could be an early version of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The hosts dissect the lyrics of the classic song, presenting a thought-provoking perspective on the implications of AI development.