Cyber Security Today: Year End Panel Discussion. Saturday, December 21, 2024

Cybersecurity Year in Review: Future Challenges and Industry Insights

Join host Jim Love and a panel of cybersecurity experts—Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley from Beauceron Security, and Laura Payne of White Tuque—as they review the key cybersecurity events of the past year. Topics discussed include the increasing cyber threats to universities, healthcare systems, and critical infrastructure; the importance of proper cybersecurity measures and employee training; the complexities of adopting quantum-safe encryption protocols; and the impact of AI and shadow IT on cybersecurity. The panel concludes with actionable advice for improving organizational cybersecurity posture in the coming year.

00:00 🎄 The 12 Days of Cyber Christmas 🎄
00:29 🔍 Year in Review: Cybersecurity Highlights
00:40 👥 Meet the Expert Panel
01:19 🏫 University Cyber Attacks: A Growing Concern
02:25 🔒 Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning
03:09 🛡️ Persistent Threats and Active Directory Issues
06:28 💡 Strategies for Cybersecurity in Universities
07:34 💰 Funding and Legislation for Cybersecurity
13:52 🛠️ Practical Steps for Cybersecurity on a Budget
18:36 🔐 Quantum Readiness and Future Challenges
25:11 Quantum Computing: The Reality and Risks
25:53 Human Ingenuity and Risk Management
26:29 The Future of Cybersecurity: Q Day and Certificate Rotations
28:02 Major Cybersecurity Incidents of the Year
29:41 The Rise of Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks
35:35 AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges
38:49 Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
47:09 Year-End Reflections and Looking Forward