
Smells Like Identity Hygiene
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93% of organizations experienced an identity-related breach within the last year. What were they missing? How could they have avoided it?
Welcome to "Smells Like Identity Hygiene," the podcast for IT professionals, cybersecurity enthusiasts and anyone looking for a better way to protect their organization's most critical assets from risk.
- Stay up-to-date with cybersecurity trends, news and industry best practices
- Reduce cyber insurance costs, maintain compliance and prevent revenue loss from breaches
- Stop threat actors before they strike and build an effective identity security program
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32 min 11 sec
Welcome to the debut episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, recorded in our new studio with a live audience. I'm thrilled to have Alexis Iardi, a major account executive at CyberArk, join me. We dive into CyberArk’s evolution from a PAM solution to a comprehensive identity security company, securing both human and machine identities. Alexis shares insights on the critical role of discovery in securing modern infrastructures and how CyberArk’s tools, like the Endpoint Privilege Manager, help maintain security without disrupting operations. We also explore how CyberArk’s strategic acquisitions, such as Venify, enhance their identity security offerings. Join us as we discuss the importance of partnering with a forward-thinking security provider and the exciting future of CyberArk in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.Play episode
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Revenge of the Data Nerds
In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, host Rosario is joined by Tim Bowen. Tim is a cyber security expert, product owner, and self proclaimed data nerd. In this episode we discuss what role data plays in modern cyber security programs. Curious about how much risk your organizations AD Environment is in? Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://www.sphereco.com) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.sphereco.com) can help declutter your organizations Active Directory.
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AI in Identity Hygiene: Embracing our Robotic Overlords?
30 min 47 sec
In this episode of Smells Like Identity Hygiene, Kathryn Shih joins host Rosario Mastrogiacomo. Kathryn is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Forgepoint Capital, where she helps entrepreneurs develop effective AI strategies.
Topics discussed:
- AI's impact on cyber security
- How AI is helping the bad guys
- How AI can help the good guys
- What people can do to prepare against AI-aided security attacks
Curious about how much risk your organization’s AD environment is in?
Request your free cyber risk assessment here (https://insights.sphereco.com/free-cyber-risk-assessment) or visit our website to learn how SPHERE (https://www.sphereco.com) can help declutter your organization’s Active Directory.Play episode
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Meet Locals in your Server
32 min 59 sec
In this episode, we’re unpacking a critical, yet often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity—local accounts on servers, databases, and applications.
While they may seem harmless tucked away in the corners of your IT infrastructure, these local accounts can actually pose a ticking time bomb of risk, threatening the very integrity of an organization.
Join us as we explore why these accounts are frequently ignored and the potential dangers they present, providing insights and strategies to mitigate these hidden threats effectively.
Register for SPHERE's 360 Summit in Nashville, TN from June 10-June 12 here
*Registration is exclusively for current cybersecurity professionals at manager level or above. Lodging at the Gaylord Opryland resort in Nashville is covered by SPHERE
Register for the kickoff of CyberArk IMPACT in Nashville, TN here: https://reg.impact.cyberark.com/flow/cyberevents/ius24/homePage/page/home
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Control-Alt-Defeat: Gaming the System of Prioritizing Security Risk
27 min 42 sec
We’re diving deep with Neil Hymowitz from Northwell Health into how healthcare organizations can effectively set and prioritize security controls to protect sensitive data. 🏥💻
Register for next months webinar: https://insights.sphereco.com/identity-hygiene-live-registration
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