Why a Data-Driven cybersecurity Defense Will Protect Your Organization With Special Guest, Roger Grimes

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After leaving the CPA industry and becoming a computer trainer, Roger worked his way into the cybersecurity industry, Roger Grimes, a data-driven evangelist, is determined to protect organizations from malicious social engineering attacks, but finds that even his advanced tools are no match for the crafty hackers.
"Organizations need to defend their infrastructure by identifying their critical data to recognize and respond to threats. Utilizing a data driven defense allows you to detect and respond to threats more quickly and accurately than traditional methods." -Roger Grimes
Roger Grimes is a cybersecurity expert and data driven defense evangelist for KnowBe4. He has held a variety of roles throughout his career, and his focus is on fixing the internet and protecting organizations from social engineering attacks.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How did Roger Grimes go from being a CPA to becoming a cybersecurity expert?
2. What was it like to work with John McAfee?
3. How did Roger Grimes successfully bluff his way into the cybersecurity industry?
About Roger Grimes, CPA, CISSP

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogeragrimes/
• eMail: [e-mail]
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/rogeragrimes

Show Notes / Links:

• Cuckoo’s Egg book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083DJXCM?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FK52CJS8J6DAJ6JMZJTF
• Data Killers, John McAfee - https://www.amazon.com/dp/031202889X?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_7N07KYGNG9GGSKMW5Q07
• FidoNet - https://www.fidonet.org/index.html
• Peter Norton’s Guide to the IBM PC - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0136619010?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_FJ7E13ENVAFXZWR139YD
• CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog - https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog

Connect with us:

Website: securitymasterminds.buzzsprout.com

KnowBe4 Resources:

• KnowBe4 Blog: https://blog.knowbe4.com
• Erich Kron - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erichkron
• Jelle Wieringa - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jellewieringa
• James McQuiggan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcquiggan
• Javvad Malik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javvad
• Music Composed by: Brian Sanyshyn - https://www.briansanyshynmusic.com
• Announcer: Sarah McQuiggan - https://www.sarahmcquiggan.com

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Capíttulos

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Entry into cybersecurity (00:01:43)

3. Working with John McAfee (00:07:20)

4. Keeping up with all the events and technology changes? (00:16:32)

5. Keeping Up With Technology (00:16:35)

6. Dealing with Stage Fright (00:19:39)

7. Public Speaking Tip (00:22:21)

8. Data-Driven Defense (00:23:59)

9. Third Edition of Data-Driven Defense Book (00:30:37)

10. Two to Four Percent (00:33:31)

11. Greatest Failure & Life Lesson (00:36:31)

12. Greatest Threat (00:41:25)

13. Conclusion / Wrap-up (00:42:10)