ISACA Podcast

Analyzing the Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities

The recently discovered Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities affect nearly all computers and smart phones. In this podcast, we discuss these vulnerabilities, the responses to them and what you can do to be secure in light of this discovery.

Governance, Risk, Compliance and a Big Data Case Study

Leveraging big data correctly can help enterprises gain value. That happened at a major bank a few years ago, but the regulatory landscape has changed, and that affects the way enterprises handle big data. In this podcast, we discuss a big data case study and explore how it may have differed given today’s regulations.

Anatomy of an IoT DDoS Attack and Potential Policy Responses

Attacks in the Internet of Things are becoming more prevalent, and it is crucial to know how to address them. In this podcast, we will discuss what an IoT DDoS attack looks like and some policy responses that could address it.

Information Security in the Multi-Modal Era

As the traditional notion of a data center changes and enterprise data are being sent to numerous locations, the challenge of keeping data secure is evolving. In this edition of the ISACA Podcast, we discuss how to address security in a multi-modal era.

Social Media Risk and Rewards

Most enterprises use social media, and the use of these sites can help organizations be closer to their clients. But the use of social media also poses some threats to an organization. In this podcast, learn more about the benefits of social media, the risk associated with social media use and how to mitigate this risk.

Sustainability

It is becoming increasingly important for enterprises to implement sustainable practices. But how can enterprises strike a balance between profitability and sustainability? In this podcast, we discuss what green IT looks like, the business benefits of sustainability and the role of an auditor in a sustainable enterprise.

COBIT 5 Principles: Where Did They Come From?

COBIT 5, a framework for the governance and management of enterprise IT, is a valuable resource that leverages proven practices, global thought leadership and groundbreaking tools. In this podcast, we discuss the COBIT 5 principles, where they came from and how enterprises can leverage the framework.

Implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

The US National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework can help enterprises secure their valuable information assets. The COBIT® 5 framework can be used to implement the NIST framework. In this podcast, we discuss the specific ways in which COBIT 5 can help enterprises that want to implement the Cybersecurity Framework.

The Automation Conundrum

The increasing proliferation of artificial intelligence systems presents many concerns. But not adopting AI systems could result in enterprises falling behind and missing key opportunities. In this podcast, we discuss AI threats, how to prevent these threats and the benefits of adopting AI systems.

The G7 and Cyber Security

A recent G7 meeting produced a document on cyber security, outlining international state cyber security behavior. While discussing cyber security at this level shows great progress, there is still room for growth. In this podcast, we discuss the G7 Principles and Actions on Cyber, why it is important, and areas for improvement.