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CyberSound
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

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

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PODCAST EPISODE 37
As the war continues in Eastern Europe, questions regarding the idea and possibility of cyber warfare have risen to the surface. What is cyber warfare? Or what role will cyberattacks play in the future of how countries approach defending their nation?
Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they give a primer on cyber warfare and what it could mean for us in the future.
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PODCAST EPISODE 36
Network segmentation is a common practice organizations use daily to isolate and track traffic on their computer network. However, network segmentation is often taken for granted in cybersecurity discussions, or some people haven’t explored why it’s important. Network segmentation is a valuable component to any companies cybersecurity policy and procedures, so understanding the basics about what it is is essential.
Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they discuss the meaning and purpose of network segmentation. Listen to learn how companies can get the most of out of network segmentation, today.
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PODCAST EPISODE 35
The evolution of cybersecurity correlates to both the security demands of organizations and technological changes in the world. In recent years, the growth of cloud based software and a growing remote workforce, has increased the need for solutions like what Gartner has coined Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE.
Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they discuss what is SASE and if it's important for all organizations to consider. Listen to get tips on how companies can ensure they have secure networks, regardless of the location of their staff.
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PODCAST EPISODE 34
Cybersecurity is not a luxury service, only for large companies with big budgets. Regardless of the size of a company, security services have become vital to determine the health of an organization’s infrastructure. However, many people still undervalue or don’t understand how to utilize security strategic services.
Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they share how both small and large companies can invest in cybersecurity services. Listen to hear why a lack of budget or staff limitations shouldn't stop people from partnering with experts like Vancord.
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PODCAST EPISODE 33
Today, cyberattacks happen more frequently and with greater sophistication than ever before. Organizations around the world search for the right tools, policies, and procedures to avoid the consequences of system vulnerabilities and malware.
In this episode of CyberSound, the team discusses recent cyber threats companies are facing, along with helpful commentary on how to defend against them. Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro, as they report on recent attacks involving the American Red Cross, why people should beware of cybersecurity threats during tax season, and how hackers prey on collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams.
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PODCAST EPISODE 32
This is a special episode of Cybersound featuring the Founder of security IaaS LimaCharlie, Maxime Lamothe-Brassard. He is a proven computer scientist and information security specialist, formerly with CrowdStrike and Google X’s Chronicle Security.
Join Max, along with Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro, as he reviews how automation can significantly help incident responders do their job better across the entire landscape of cybersecurity. Together, they discuss what automation can do for incident response and where the new generation of cybersecurity tools are leading the industry.
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PODCAST EPISODE 31
Is your business prepared for an emergency, a crisis, or even a pandemic? How would you know? Risk assessments are essential to do annually, at the very least. Risks show up in the worst places and at the worst times. Natural or physical, accidental or environmental, technological or unexplainable–risks must be assessed, scoped, and mitigated.

In this episode of Cybersound, Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca join Vancord's risk assessment expert, Carrie Bonin, who shares her insight about the importance of considering risks, making a plan, and ensuring everyone sticks to it.

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PODCAST EPISODE 30
There used to be a day when you could trust everything you saw on your mobile device, but that day passed long ago. Today, many spoofs are used to get your information through your phone or tablet. Push notifications to text messages, QR codes to mobile payments–threat attackers use them all. That’s why you need to be vigilant about what you click, allow, and send over your phone.
On this episode of Cybersound, join Jason, Steve, and Matt to discuss the rise of the mobile scam and what you need to know to keep your data safe.
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PODCAST EPISODE 29
Data resides in the “deep,” but in the “dark” is where Vancord wants to shed some light. Listen for information and gain education on what you need to know about the Dark Web so you can stay protected. As they say, “You can’t defend what you don’t know.” You need to know what’s out there, and you can keep your data protected.
Today on Cybersound, Jason, Steve, and Matt set out to demystify the Dark Web and the Deep Web. Is that possible? Did you know there was a difference?
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PODCAST EPISODE 28
Did you know Incognito Mode doesn’t really mean you’re invisible to a web browser? Your behaviors could still be tracked and your clicks could still be collected. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t feel safe while browsing privately.
Today, Jason Pufahl and Steven Maresca discuss easy steps you can take to feel more confident about protecting your personal data while using any browser or Cloud-based application.

Most Recent Episodes

CyberSound episode 37
37

The Ins and Outs of Cyber Warfare

As the war continues in Eastern Europe, questions regarding the idea and possibility of cyber warfare have risen to the surface. What is cyber warfare? Or what role will cyberattacks play in the future of how countries approach defending their nation?
Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they give a primer on cyber warfare and what it could mean for us in the future.
Play Video
36

What Does Network Segmentation Really Mean?

Network segmentation is a common practice organizations use daily to isolate and track traffic on their computer network. However, network segmentation is often taken for granted in cybersecurity discussions, or some people haven’t explored why it’s important. Network segmentation is a valuable component to any companies cybersecurity policy and procedures, so understanding the basics about what it is is essential.
Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they discuss the meaning and purpose of network segmentation. Listen to learn how companies can get the most of out of network segmentation, today.
Play Video
CyberSound Episode 35
35

Secure Access Service Edge

The evolution of cybersecurity correlates to both the security demands of organizations and technological changes in the world. In recent years, the growth of cloud based software and a growing remote workforce, has increased the need for solutions like what Gartner has coined Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE.
Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they discuss what is SASE and if it's important for all organizations to consider. Listen to get tips on how companies can ensure they have secure networks, regardless of the location of their staff.
Play Video
CyberSound Episode 34
34

I’m Understaffed – What Do I Do Now?

Cybersecurity is not a luxury service, only for large companies with big budgets. Regardless of the size of a company, security services have become vital to determine the health of an organization’s infrastructure. However, many people still undervalue or don’t understand how to utilize security strategic services.
Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro on this episode of CyberSound, as they share how both small and large companies can invest in cybersecurity services. Listen to hear why a lack of budget or staff limitations shouldn't stop people from partnering with experts like Vancord.
Play Video
CyberSound Episode 33
33

The Mainframe

Today, cyberattacks happen more frequently and with greater sophistication than ever before. Organizations around the world search for the right tools, policies, and procedures to avoid the consequences of system vulnerabilities and malware.
In this episode of CyberSound, the team discusses recent cyber threats companies are facing, along with helpful commentary on how to defend against them. Join Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro, as they report on recent attacks involving the American Red Cross, why people should beware of cybersecurity threats during tax season, and how hackers prey on collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams.
Play Video
CyberSound Episode 32
32

Incident Response and Event Automation

This is a special episode of Cybersound featuring the Founder of security IaaS LimaCharlie, Maxime Lamothe-Brassard. He is a proven computer scientist and information security specialist, formerly with CrowdStrike and Google X’s Chronicle Security.
Join Max, along with Jason Pufahl, Steve Maresca, and Matt Fusaro, as he reviews how automation can significantly help incident responders do their job better across the entire landscape of cybersecurity. Together, they discuss what automation can do for incident response and where the new generation of cybersecurity tools are leading the industry.
Play Video
CyberSound Episode 31
31

Risk Assessments for Small Business

Is your business prepared for an emergency, a crisis, or even a pandemic? How would you know? Risk assessments are essential to do annually, at the very least. Risks show up in the worst places and at the worst times. Natural or physical, accidental or environmental, technological or unexplainable–risks must be assessed, scoped, and mitigated.

In this episode of Cybersound, Jason Pufahl and Steve Maresca join Vancord's risk assessment expert, Carrie Bonin, who shares her insight about the importance of considering risks, making a plan, and ensuring everyone sticks to it.

Play Video
CyberSound episode 30
30

Rise Of The Mobile Scam

There used to be a day when you could trust everything you saw on your mobile device, but that day passed long ago. Today, many spoofs are used to get your information through your phone or tablet. Push notifications to text messages, QR codes to mobile payments–threat attackers use them all. That’s why you need to be vigilant about what you click, allow, and send over your phone.
On this episode of Cybersound, join Jason, Steve, and Matt to discuss the rise of the mobile scam and what you need to know to keep your data safe.
Play Video
CyberSound episode 29
29

Dark Web 101

Data resides in the “deep,” but in the “dark” is where Vancord wants to shed some light. Listen for information and gain education on what you need to know about the Dark Web so you can stay protected. As they say, “You can’t defend what you don’t know.” You need to know what’s out there, and you can keep your data protected.
Today on Cybersound, Jason, Steve, and Matt set out to demystify the Dark Web and the Deep Web. Is that possible? Did you know there was a difference?
Play Video
CyberSound episode 28
28

Google Do’s And Don’ts – How To Protect Your Privacy

Did you know Incognito Mode doesn’t really mean you’re invisible to a web browser? Your behaviors could still be tracked and your clicks could still be collected. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t feel safe while browsing privately.
Today, Jason Pufahl and Steven Maresca discuss easy steps you can take to feel more confident about protecting your personal data while using any browser or Cloud-based application.
Play Video

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