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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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107

What’s Hot and What’s Not in Technology and Culture | 2024

In the latest episode of CyberSound, Vancord’s Cybersecurity Podcast 2024, hosts Jason and Steve introduce a new segment to the show, titled “Hot or Not.” Joined by Brian Brehart of Vancord, they explore trending topics in cybersecurity and beyond. The episode covers a range of issues, from the ongoing challenges of compromised firewalls and the new federal security incident reporting obligations to current emerging technologies in the market.
They also dive into a rapid-fire game, evaluating the relevance of topics like generative AI, social media, and the metaverse. The episode concludes with lighter topics, including Taylor Swift’s enduring popularity and Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA
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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 Matt Fusaro.
Jason Pufahl
VP Security Services
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Steven Maresca

Principal Architect, vISO

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Matt Fusaro

Security Services Director

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Most Recent Episodes

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PODCAST EPISODE 17

Demystifying AI in Security

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.
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PODCAST EPISODE 16

Phishing Redux — Can we trust anything?

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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PODCAST EPISODE 15

Leadership in Incident Response

Business continuity during a cybersecurity incident is more than just having a plan in place. It is about leadership—acting as a “human firewall” that can communicate internally and externally effectively.
On episode 15 of CyberSound, Jason and Paul sit down with Fred Cass, Associate CIO of Trinity College, to discuss what leadership looks like during incident response.
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PODCAST EPISODE 14

Value of Security Standards

Aligning to a specific cybersecurity standard or blueprint for your ruling guide for compliance provides value and credibility to your organization. Meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements is a conduit to improving your business.
Join Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca in a conversation with Carrie Bonin, a Cybersecurity consultant, in our latest episode about security standards and compliance requirements.
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PODCAST EPISODE 13

Cyber Safety First

Here is a chilling statistic: 40% of elementary school kids have already chatted with a stranger online!
Episode 13 of our CyberSound podcast, created in the alignment with October CyberSecurity Month, features guest expert Patrick Craven, Director of (ISC)2, non-profit center for CyberSafety, in a discussion about how to keep children and families safe online.
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PODCAST EPISODE 12

Careers in CyberSecurity

Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Whether you’ve obtained your skills through a college degree program, through earned certifications, or you are entirely self-taught, CyberSecurity is an outstanding career choice for people who are curious.
And now is a great time to start your career path or continue your career trajectory in this highly specialized field. Tune in now to podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca, along with special guest Michael Grande President of TBNG Inc., as they discuss options you may not have known existed.
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PODCAST EPISODE 11

Fight the Phish

Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Called the scourge of the internet, phishing is a nefarious attempt to steal your sensitive data.
In this episode, CyberSound podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca define phishing techniques and provide some critical-thinking suggestions to help you evaluate the validity of suspicious messages. Listen in as they help you protect yourself from attackers getting your credentials.
Play Video
PODCAST EPISODE 10

Basic Security Must-Haves: Personal Edition

Whether you work on a Mac or a PC, cybersecurity is a primary concern for all, especially with so many of us working remotely where company security measures may not be as effective.
Listen in for some common misconceptions that might surprise you.
Play Video
PODCAST EPISODE 9

Basic Security Must-Haves: Business Edition

This episode was created in alignment with October Cyber Security Month. In part one of this two part series, podcasters Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca talk candidly about security essentials for every business.
Jason and Steve share a critical laundry list of elements that, based on their collective experience in Incident Response, cause about 90% of the issues that result in data compromise.
Play Video
PODCAST EPISODE 8

The Evolution of the Cyberattack: Then vs Now

Ever wonder how cyberattacks became so prevalent?
The fascinating evolution from early worms and ransomware to hacktivism and geo-political espionage is covered in our latest episode. It sounds like a Hollywood spy thriller, but it’s very real!

Most Recent Episodes

CyberSound episode 17
17

Demystifying AI in Security

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?”
Listen
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.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 16
16

Phishing Redux — Can we trust anything?

Phishing scams are back with a vengeance. With their redux comes a new set of tricks designed to make your life difficult.
Listen
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.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 15
15

Leadership in Incident Response

Business continuity during a cybersecurity incident is more than just having a plan in place. It is about leadership—acting as a “human firewall” that can communicate internally and externally effectively.
Listen
On episode 15 of CyberSound, Jason and Paul sit down with Fred Cass, Associate CIO of Trinity College, to discuss what leadership looks like during incident response.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 14
14

Value of Security Standards

Aligning to a specific cybersecurity standard or blueprint for your ruling guide for compliance provides value and credibility to your organization. Meeting and exceeding regulatory requirements is a conduit to improving your business.
Listen
Join Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca in a conversation with Carrie Bonin, a Cybersecurity consultant, in our latest episode about security standards and compliance requirements.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 13
13

Cyber Safety First

Here is a chilling statistic: 40% of elementary school kids have already chatted with a stranger online!
Listen
Episode 13 of our CyberSound podcast, created in the alignment with October CyberSecurity Month, features guest expert Patrick Craven, Director of (ISC)2, non-profit center for CyberSafety, in a discussion about how to keep children and families safe online.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 12
12

Careers in CyberSecurity

Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Whether you’ve obtained your skills through a college degree program, through earned certifications, or you are entirely self-taught, CyberSecurity is an outstanding career choice for people who are curious.
Listen
And now is a great time to start your career path or continue your career trajectory in this highly specialized field. Tune in now to podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca, along with special guest Michael Grande President of TBNG Inc., as they discuss options you may not have known existed.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 11
11

Fight the Phish

Recorded in alignment with October CyberSecurity Month. Called the scourge of the internet, phishing is a nefarious attempt to steal your sensitive data.
Listen
In this episode, CyberSound podcast hosts Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca define phishing techniques and provide some critical-thinking suggestions to help you evaluate the validity of suspicious messages. Listen in as they help you protect yourself from attackers getting your credentials.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 10
10

Basic Security Must-Haves: Personal Edition

Whether you work on a Mac or a PC, cybersecurity is a primary concern for all, especially with so many of us working remotely where company security measures may not be as effective.
Listen
Listen in for some common misconceptions that might surprise you.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 9
9

Basic Security Must-Haves: Business Edition

This episode was created in alignment with October Cyber Security Month. In part one of this two part series, podcasters Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca talk candidly about security essentials for every business.
Listen
Jason and Steve share a critical laundry list of elements that, based on their collective experience in Incident Response, cause about 90% of the issues that result in data compromise.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 8
8

The Evolution of the Cyberattack: Then vs Now

Ever wonder how cyberattacks became so prevalent?
Listen
The fascinating evolution from early worms and ransomware to hacktivism and geo-political espionage is covered in our latest episode. It sounds like a Hollywood spy thriller, but it’s very real!
Play Video
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