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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 Awareness Month 2024: Essential Skills and Practical Tips for Personal and Business Safety | CyberSound by Vancord | Ep 115

In this CyberSound episode, hosts Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Michael Grande examine the enduring and evolving cybersecurity challenges we face today. As Cybersecurity Awareness Month reaches its 21st year, the message remains consistent—stay vigilant against threats like phishing, ransomware, and MFA bypasses. But while the themes may feel familiar, the landscape is anything but static. From QR code scams and AI-driven attacks to new techniques in credential theft, cyber threats have become more sophisticated, personal, and pervasive.

With a mix of foundational advice and timely insights, the team explores why annual reminders are still crucial, and what’s new in today’s threat environment. Discover actionable strategies to safeguard your personal and professional data, from interpreting suspicious links and QR codes to safely navigating AI tools like ChatGPT. This episode offers vital guidance on staying resilient in a world where cybersecurity risks continue to adapt and grow.

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 Matt Fusaro.
Jason Pufahl
VP Security Services
Steven Maresca

Principal Architect, vISO

Matt Fusaro

Security Services Director

Most Recent Episodes

PODCAST EPISODE 25
Today, Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro discuss what they believe the major technology and security benchmarks will be for the year ahead.
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
Managing service providers and general technology support staff evolved to a hybrid workplace in 2021. Many companies had to adapt to new working environments, which appears to be the new normal. Now, tech support has to manage these remote workstations. Sounds easy, but from encrypting cloud software to protecting the staff from ransomware, today’s IT manager has more to consider to optimize the business for efficiency and productivity.
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
With the threat landscape continuously shifting, keeping security top of mind when it comes to the implementation of managed services is more important than ever.
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
If your organization has not been a victim of ransomware, be thankful but remain aware. When you least expect it, someone could click on the wrong link or download the wrong file, and your entire company will be held hostage to the highest bidder.
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.
PODCAST EPISODE 21
You’ll have to excuse the guys on this episode. They’re announcing that Santa Claus is now a client of Vancord. And since “the big man” is buying all those electronic devices, he is naturally concerned about your online identity.
Spend the next few minutes listening to what Santa wants to bring you for the holidays—and you should want him to bring you those things. Happy Holidays!
PODCAST EPISODE 20
Welcome to Cyber Incident Monday. Shopping is now a 24/7 occurrence with people shopping online, on their phones, or in stores. Data breaches always spike during the holidays, which is why consumers must be vigilant about protecting their information. There are potential pitfalls about shopping and putting your PII (Personal Identifiable Information) everywhere, but what are they?
Learn how to safeguard your secret numbers and passwords? Join the Vancord team as they share the warning signs and provide some safety tips to ensure your identity remains yours during the holiday season.
PODCAST EPISODE 19
Indeed has shared that 52% of all workers are feeling burned out. This creates stress, fatigue, frustration, and mental health issues. How can prevent the burn out? Prepare for the time off! It’s simple to say and difficult to do.
Today, Jason, Matt, and Steve sit down with a licensed clinical social worker of 17 years, Lisa Grande. She will lead the conversation around the topic of professional burnout and how to make yourself a priority and allow yourself to recharge and unplug from work. It's not about work-life balance as much as it is finding success.
PODCAST EPISODE 18
As our cars become more intelligent and more connected, it is essential to consider the security risks of their connectivity. While automotive hacking isn’t new, do we need to worry as autonomous cars become more popular on the market?
In this week's episode of CyberSound, Jason, Paul, and Matt discuss the signs of automotive hacking and the risks it may pose to our vehicles.
PODCAST EPISODE 17
The center of cybersecurity conversations has revolved around Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Maybe the better question should be, “Do you need AI in your security products?”
This week, we discuss the basics of AI, how it can work with cybersecurity, and is it a silver bullet solution. Join Jason as he speaks with Vancord Senior Security Engineers Matt Fusaro and Steve Maresca.
PODCAST EPISODE 16
Phishing scams are back with a vengeance. With their redux comes a new set of tricks designed to make your life difficult.
On this episode of CyberSound, Jason chats about the latest threat actor tactics making the rounds with Randy Pargman, vice president of threat hunting and counterintelligence services at Binary Defense, and Matt Fusaro, senior security engineer with Vancord.

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