Episodes

  • Ep. #216: The First Year of Starting a Cyber Business

    Ep. #216: The First Year of Starting a Cyber Business
    Jun 13 2022
    Founder and CEO of Salem Cyber Jon Bagg joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #216 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss what it is like to be a first year startup, his lessons learned from RSA, and how Salem Cyber was founded. Jon also mentions how the Artificial Intelligence market could become easier to navigate as more companies who are using AI as a buzzword begin to stop marketing AI as a differentiator and companies create more AI review boards. All this and much more on Episode # 214 of Task Force 7 Radio.
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    43 mins
  • Ep. # 215: How To X-Ray Your Software to Protect the Supply Chain

    Ep. # 215: How To X-Ray Your Software to Protect the Supply Chain
    Jun 6 2022
    CEO and Co-Founder of Reversing Labs Mario Vuksan joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #215 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss how Reversing Labs acts as an X-Ray into your software to protect your software supply chain. He discussed how current global events have opened people eyes to re-evaluate their security practices and how that analysis is creating human resource challenges and opportunities in the cyber security industry. Mario also shared his goals for the RSA conference this week. We finished the show with Mario sharing his advice to first time technical founders. All this and much more on Episode #215 of Task Force 7 Radio.
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    48 mins
  • Encore: Ep. 203: Cyber Crime And Our New Remote Workforce

    Encore: Ep. 203: Cyber Crime And Our New Remote Workforce
    May 23 2022
    Executive Vice President of Q6 Cyber, Mr. Robert Villanueva joins host George Rettas to break down the current trends in Cyber Crime. The pair unpack the reasons for an increase in Cyber Crime over the last few years, how the Covid Pandemic has influenced Cyber Crime trends, and what Mr. Villanueva is seeing on the underground forums in the Deep Dark Web. Mr. Villanueva talks about how Eurasian malware development has affected cybercrime, if Account Takeovers are still prevalent, and how serious threat actors are still recruiting money mules to launder illicit funds. The pair also cover ransomware, cryptocurrencies, and what the best ways for our listeners to avoid being a victim of cyber crime. All this and much, much more on Episode #203 of Task Force 7 Radio!
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    59 mins
  • Ep. 214: A View Into Disruptive Technology for Cyber Defenders

    Ep. 214: A View Into Disruptive Technology for Cyber Defenders
    May 16 2022
    Chief Product Officer of Strike Ready Anurag Gurtu joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #214 of Task Force 7 Radio to discuss how Artificial Intelligence and StrikeReady's digital assistant is solving the cyber security talent shortage. We also discussed threat management and how the integrations of so many security domains practitioners, technologies, and processes all need to be working together seamlessly to accomplish a true impact. We finished the show with Anurag sharing lessons learned on starting a company. All this and much more on Episode #214 of Task Force 7 Radio.
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    44 mins
  • Encore: Ep. 212: Communication and Psychology Are The Keys To Success

    Encore: Ep. 212: Communication and Psychology Are The Keys To Success
    May 9 2022
    Cyber Security investor and entrepreneur Joe Loomis joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #212 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about his lessons learned in growing and investing in cyber security companies. Mr. Loomis shared his perspective on where the cyber security market is today as well as how communication and psychology are critical for entrepreneurs. We finished the show with Mr. Loomis sharing his thoughts on leadership and the importance of team culture. All this and much more on Episode #212 of Task Force 7 Radio.
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    54 mins
  • Ep. 213: The Past, Present, & Future of Vulnerability Management

    Ep. 213: The Past, Present, & Future of Vulnerability Management
    May 2 2022
    The Vice President of Market Insights at Tenable, Mr. Gavin Millard joins co-host Andy Bonillo on Episode #213 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about the past, present and future of Vulnerability Management. He also talked about the impact that ransomware has had on vulnerability management, and how Hollywood Vulnerabilities influences business resource prioritization instead of a threat based approach. We finished up the show with Mr. Millard giving his perspective advice to CISO's and up and coming practitioners. All this and much more on Episode #213 of Task Force 7 Radio.
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    46 mins
  • Encore: Ep. 208: Starting Your Own Cyber Security Company

    Encore: Ep. 208: Starting Your Own Cyber Security Company
    Apr 25 2022
    The Co-Founder of AppNovi, Mr. Ethan Smart joins Host George Rettas on Episode #208 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he got his start in the Cyber Security business, what it's like to work in the industry without a degree, and how important certifications are when finding a job. He also details how he bootstrapped his own Cyber Security company, what motivated him to become an entrepreneur, and how important running Cyber Security internally is for his own startup. All this and much more on Episode #208 of Task Force 7 Radio.
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    52 mins
  • Encore: Ep. 209: Lesson From A Ransomeware Negotiator

    Encore: Ep. 209: Lesson From A Ransomeware Negotiator
    Apr 18 2022
    The Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of GroupSense, Mr. Kurtis Minder joins Co-Host Andy Bonillo on Episode #209 of Task Force 7 Radio to talk about how he became a Ransomware Negotiator, lessons learned from those negotiations, and how empathy has helped him in those negotiations. He talked about the importance of running a business that starts with focusing on customer desired outcomes and how small businesses need cyber security resources. We finished the show discussing how cyber criminals may be shifting their focus during the Russia/Ukraine conflict. All this and much more on Episode #209 of Task Force 7 Radio.
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    54 mins