ISACA Podcast

Just the Fax on Cybersecurity

Is your home printer or fax machine an IOT device? You bet it is! Dubbed ‘Faxploit’, research has shown how cyber criminals can infiltrate any home or corporate network by exploiting wireless printers and fax machines. A fax numbers is all it takes to launch this type of attack.

Listen in as Cyber Pros, Dustin Brewer and Frank Downs discuss the need for these home devices, how—they too—are at risk of being hacked and their best suggestions on how to mitigate this vulnerability.

So fill your paper tray, test your fax connection and press play …it’s time for a Cyber Pros breakdown!

Supply Chain Security Considerations

The computer chip shortage resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic may sound like a mere supply chain issue, but the ramifications of it have also been felt in the cybersecurity sector. In this episode of the ISACA^® Podcast, sponsored by ESET, security experts Dustin Brewer and Frank Downs explore the impact of the ongoing computer chip shortage and discuss what makes it a concern from both a security and a business operations perspective.

The Relationship Between Privacy and Research

Volunteering to participate in medical research is a commendable act of service, but to do so can understandably raise questions about subject privacy. In this episode of the ISACA^® Podcast, ISACA^® Journal columnist Cindy Baxter discusses how patient privacy has changed in the digital age and explores ways that auditors can conduct better audits of privacy programs within research organizations.

Pursuing Risk Resilience

To survive—and thrive—after a digital transformation, organizations must establish a robust resilience program. In this episode of the ISACA^® Podcast, sponsored by ServiceNow, Risk Solutions Specialist Brandon Reese explains how to navigate the path to resilience by continuously monitoring compliance, creating cross-functional workflows and embedding risk awareness throughout the entire enterprise. To access the ServiceNow webinar on which this podcast is based, visit the Future of Data Protection, Privacy and IT Risk Management page of the ISACA website.

The State of Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency has helped make blockchain technology mainstream, lauded by the general public for its decentralizing capabilities and in the cybersecurity space due to its integrity and self auditing. In this episode of the ISACA^® Podcast, sponsored by ESET, security experts Dustin Brewer and Frank Downs discuss how and why cryptocurrency has been so widely adopted and predict where they think it will go next.

Diversifying the Security Hiring Pool

It is no secret that there has long been a gap in the cybersecurity workforce. But enterprises can take a step toward filling it by looking to nontraditional candidates, according to Adobe’s Director of Application Security, David Lenoe. In this episode of the ISACA^® Podcast, sponsored by Adobe, Lenoe discusses how enterprises can diversify the talent and hiring pool for security, including best practices and tips for attracting great candidates, and gives advice to professionals that may not have traditional security experience but are hoping to break into the field.

Remote Access Tools From a Hacker Perspective

Remote access tools can be an IT blessing, allowing tech support to quickly and remotely troubleshoot computer problems while reducing the need for lengthy conversations with confused employees. But just as remote access can be used for good, malicious cyberactors can leverage it to cause financial or even biological harm. In this episode of the ISACA^® Podcast, security experts Dustin Brewer and Frank Downs explore different ways remote access tools can be exploited and how it can be avoided.

Risk After COVID-19: A New Workforce

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted massive changes within the modern workforce, providing risk assurance and audit professionals a unique opportunity to assess how they approach the risk framework. In this podcast, ISACA^® Journal columnist Cindy Baxter discusses how technology shapes behavior, what tips information systems professionals can use for success and what risk will look like post-pandemic.

The Perils of Overlooking Physical Security

With today’s advanced cloud capabilities, cybersecurity is an obvious priority at many organizations. But that can leave physical security diminished or outright neglected. In this episode of the podcast, security experts Dustin Brewer and Frank Downs discuss what makes it so important to secure physical assets and how enterprises can do so effectively.

Assessing the Ethical Implications of Information Technology

IT enterprises with strong ethical frameworks are successful not only in making a greater, more positive impact on society, but in terms of financial and reputational status as well. To achieve this, however, organizations must be able to involve everyone from entry-level staff to executive leadership, all while anticipating scenarios that could occur in the future. In this episode of the ISACA^® Podcast, ISACA^® Journal columnist Ian Cooke explains the risk zones of the Ethical Operating System, the impact of bias upon ethics, the role of automated technology within an ethical context and more.