Name: Ed TALKS: Diversity & Inclusion in Cybersecurity – Reaping the Rewards
Start: 2022-04-13T17:00:00Z
End: 2022-04-13T17:01:01.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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Security Innovation is an authority on software security and helps organizations build and deploy more secure software.  Global technology vendors and enterprise IT organizations such as Microsoft, IBM, FedEx, ING, Symantec, Coca-Cola and GE rely on our expertise to understand the security risks in their software systems and facilitate the software and process change necessary to mitigate them. 

Security Innovation specializes in software security, an area where traditional “information security” and “business” consultants tend to struggle. We have been analyzing application vulnerabilities and risk for almost a decade and were one of the first providers of software risk solutions to Fortune 500 firms. Our unrivaled proficiency in technical analysis, coupled with sound knowledge of business processes, results in world-class solutions that bridge the gap between application security holes and risk management optimization.

As organizations accelerate cloud adoption, cyber threats targeting cloud environments are evolving at an alarming pace. In Cloud Security Threats 2025, Security Innovation’s Cloud Center of Excellence Lead, Rohitanshu Singh, provides a deep dive into the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and defensive strategies that will define cloud security in the coming year.
This session begins by analyzing key cloud adoption trends, focusing on the shift toward multi-cloud and hybrid environments. We’ll examine real-world breaches—such as the Snowflake attack—to uncover how adversaries exploit misconfigurations, weak identity controls, and emerging attack techniques to compromise cloud assets.

Attendees will gain insights into the top cloud security threats of 2025, including:
- API security risks and supply chain vulnerabilities
- IAM misconfigurations and privilege escalation tactics
- Ransomware-as-a-Service and AI-driven attack methodologies
- Insider threats and mismanaged cloud workloads

Through interactive discussions and security simulations, participants will learn how to mitigate these threats using Zero Trust security models, AI-powered threat detection, and best practices for securing cloud workloads.
The webinar concludes with expert predictions on the future of cloud security, regulatory shifts, and a strategic roadmap to enhance cloud resilience.

Rohitanshu has been working in information security for over a decade, accumulating deep expertise in securing
multi-cloud environments across a plethora of industries and technology stacks. He leads our Cloud Center of
Excellence, which conducts ongoing research on emerging cloud threats, attacks, and deployment strategies.

Join us to stay ahead of emerging cloud threats and fortify your organization’s cloud security posture for 2025 and beyond.
Register now to secure your spot!

Cloud Security Threats 2025

The rapid rise of IoT devices has transformed industries but also exposed critical security vulnerabilities. To address these risks, the U.S. government introduced the US Trust Mark, a voluntary certification aimed at enhancing IoT security and building consumer trust.

Join this webinar to explore:
• The key security requirements of the US Trust Mark
• How certification helps IoT manufacturers stand out and gain consumer confidence
• The challenges and opportunities in implementing the Trust Mark

Meet the Experts:
Grace Burkard, Director of Operations, ioXt Alliance
Grace leads ioXt’s global efforts in establishing standardized security requirements for IoT devices. She collaborates with key stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders to drive adoption of best security practices. With a passion for privacy and compliance, she plays a pivotal role in improving transparency and trust in the connected device ecosystem.

Michael Beine, Business Unit Manager, Bureau Veritas
With over 20 years in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) industry, Michael specializes in cybersecurity for IoT and industrial automation. He has developed testing frameworks for connected devices and serves as a cybersecurity auditor under the IEC 62443 standard. His expertise spans wireless technologies, networked systems, and regulatory compliance in global markets. 

Geoffrey Vaughan, Director, Security Engineering, Security Innovation
Geoff leads Security Innovation’s IoT Center of Excellence, researching emerging threats in connected systems. His team develops tools and methodologies to assess vulnerabilities in embedded devices, web and mobile applications, and communication protocols. A frequent speaker at global conferences, he translates complex security risks into actionable strategies for businesses and developers.

The US Trust Mark: Using Cybersecurity to Differentiate your IoT products

In the wake of high-profile cyberattacks in 2024, such as those targeting the NHS, CrowdStrike, and 23andMe, organizations are reevaluating their preparedness for full-scale cyber crises. A recent survey revealed that 74% of CISOs plan to increase budgets for crisis simulation exercises in 2025, highlighting the critical need for realistic, hands-on crisis management training.

Our upcoming webinar, "Where Cybersecurity Crisis Management Meets Incident Response," addresses this pressing concern by offering insights into integrating technical responses with strategic crisis frameworks. You'll gain practical knowledge to enhance your organization's resilience against sophisticated cyber threats.

Meet the Speaker: Luke Fletcher
Principal Consultant & Team Lead, International Crisis Management & Incident Response
With over 15 years of global experience in crisis management, operational resilience, and business continuity, Luke has dedicated much of his career to leading crisis management at Direct Line Group, a major financial services firm. He also has deep expertise in the industrial sector, helping organizations design and implement crisis management procedures and cybersecurity crisis exercises.

Luke specializes in building internal crisis response capabilities, facilitating scenario-based training, and ensuring organizations are prepared for high-profile cybersecurity incidents. His insights will equip you with actionable strategies to enhance your crisis readiness.

What You’ll Learn:
✔ How to transition from reactive cyber incident response to proactive crisis management
✔ Best practices for aligning cybersecurity teams with leadership for coordinated decision-making
✔ How to integrate proven crisis management frameworks into your cyber response strategy
✔ Real-world case studies showcasing effective (and ineffective) crisis responses
✔ Practical steps to strengthen resilience, minimize impact, and maintain business continuity

Where Cybersecurity Crisis Management Meets Incident Response

In this webinar on AI Cyber Risks, Ralph Moonen, a principal security consultant at Secure, provides a comprehensive overview of the cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). The presentation begins by defining AI and explaining its underlying technologies, such as neural networks, before delving into the specific risks AI poses, including data leakage, reputational damage, and the potential for AI to generate harmful or misleading outputs. Monaghan also discusses how threat actors are leveraging AI for malicious purposes, such as social engineering and developing exploits. The talk covers best practices for mitigating these risks, including threat modeling, testing AI models, and implementing AI usage policies. Additionally, Monaghan highlights the importance of understanding prompt injections and how AI systems can be manipulated. The webinar concludes with a discussion on global regulations and ethical guidelines for AI, emphasizing the need for robust security measures as AI continues to evolve.

AI Cyber Risks

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical domain, demanding skilled professionals to safeguard sensitive information and combat cyber threats. Recently, we had the privilege of delving into the insightful review of Ed Adams’ book, ‘See Yourself in Cyber: Security Careers Beyond Hacking.’

This engaging discussion not only explored the challenges and opportunities within the cybersecurity industry but also provided valuable insights into the evolving nature of cybersecurity careers and strategies for success. Join us as we recap the highlights, from breaking misconceptions to promoting diversity and inclusion, and discover how individuals can thrive in this dynamic and ever-changing field.

Inside the Pages of "See Yourself in Cyber": An Author Q&A with Ed Adams

Software continues to run the modern enterprise, and while it has the potential to drive innovation it can also introduce vulnerability. Rapid release cycles often prioritize features over security and hackers are adapting their tactics to target distributed software applications that are increasingly accessible.

Security teams can’t single-handedly address this dynamic threatscape, so organizations must rethink how to strengthen security resiliency. Software teams are on the front lines in preventing vulnerabilities, but to build resilient applications they need to be equipped with security awareness and intimate knowledge of architecture, integration points, and deployment environments.

Topics covered include:

- Root causes of prominent software-borne breaches
- Taking inventory of teams (and going beyond developers)
- Building essential awareness - security principles, attack vectors, and threats
- Being early to the (3rd) party – mitigating API, open-source, and cloud risk

Building Security from Within: Empowering Software Teams for Cyber Resilience

Baking security into applications earlier in the software development lifecycle has become the mantra of the enterprise today, with software development and security teams working closely together to ensure more secure coding throughout the development process to ensure safer and more secure applications. But what about mobile apps?

In this webinar, experts will discuss strategies to integrate security tasks across all phases of the mobile app development lifecycle: design, development, and regular testing, with the goal of finding and fixing vulnerabilities or issues efficiently in the dev process. You will also get advice on how to employ tools and practices to support your dev and security teams in this new generation of collaboration for more secure software development for your organization's mobile apps.

- Explore what a “shift left” requires of both development and security teams
- Get advice on how to put security first without stifling software innovation
- Find out about the emerging role of AI in DevSecOps

Presented live by featured speakers Dr. Jason Clark and Dinesh Shetty, Moderated by Becky Bracken.

DevSecOps for Mobile App Development

Modern software development demands a balance between speed, efficiency, and security. DevOps, the fusion of development and operations, aims to achieve this balance by optimizing the software development process for rapid delivery. While the successful integration of security practices empowers organizations to ensure systems remain resilient, many companies have been reluctant to move to DevSecOps, fearing it will be complex and time-consuming.

In this webinar, we explore best practices for seamlessly integrating security into DevOps to ensure that software development doesn't compromise security in its quest for speed.

Join us as we discuss:
- Driving collaboration between Development and Operations
- Customized Policies & Governance for awareness and adherence
- Managing Third-party risk
- Eliminating Bottlenecks
- Upleveling Skills to Empower Teams
- Leveraging risk-based assessments and threat modeling to guide the DevSecOps process

Still Developing Software the Old Way? Best Practices for Migrating to DevSecOps

When it comes to keeping technical audiences apprised of security challenges, success is all about relevance and interest. Simulation training and tying training to a learner’s job function are emerging as some of the most effective ways to help learners retain knowledge. By utilizing hands-on training methods that immerse users into the technical environment they encounter daily, one can enumerate security risks in a context that is both familiar and engaging. This talk discusses methods to create engagement, lasting behavior change, and, dare we say, enjoyment for your technical workers.

Join us for a webinar with The Training Industry, where your host, Ed Adams, author and CEO of Security Innovation, and Michael Hendrickson, former vice president of technology and development products at Skillsoft, will discuss what thought leaders are saying about growing threats and the importance of good cybersecurity hygiene, as well as the most effective training methods for technical audiences in 2024. Skip the guesswork and get ahead with up-to-date methods and insights — you’ll be glad you did.

Our interactive webinar will provide you with valuable insights on:

- The Power of Relevance in Security Training: Discover why tailoring cybersecurity training to an individual’s job function leads to better knowledge retention.
- Engagement Through Simulation Training: Learn about the effectiveness of immersive, hands-on simulation training for technical audiences.
- Creating Lasting Behavior Change: Explore methods to engage technical teams in cybersecurity hygiene, resulting in lasting behavior change and enhanced security.
- Industry Insights and Trends for 2024: Gain knowledge on growing security threats and the most effective and up-to-date training methodologies for 2024.

Training Techies on Security: It’s Not Rocket Science!

DevOps is often characterized as a mindset shift, but that undermines the critical cogs that actually make it work - the people, technology, and processes.

Ed TALKS: Movers & Shakers in DevSecOps

On top of the usual threats inherent to IT networks, applications, and cloud services, the complexity of medical devices creates a massive and distributed attack surface. Compounding the challenge are long-life expectancy and third-party dependency.

Attend this panel to hear healthcare security experts discuss the anatomy of medical devices, how to design them with human safety in mind, and how to make a shared security responsibility model a reality.

Specific topics include:

• The Prescription - security measures the FDA and others are demanding
• The Skeleton - the rickety infrastructure healthcare runs on
• The Brains - is SaMD (Software as a Medical Device) the new world norm?
• The DNA - what Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) tell us about risk
• The Immune System - why traditional IT defenses struggle to protect patients
• The X-Rays - the need for new surveillance techniques

Ed TALKS Modernizing Medical Device Security: A New Perspective on Old Practices

While traditional assessment techniques like pen testing and scanning are effective at catching issues before software is deployed, they are simply not scalable given today’s accelerated releases. To release software with confidence, organizations need to address their core issue – people & process gaps.   

This webcast will demonstrate how implementing core security activities into your SDLC and augmenting with role-specific training will yield more self-defending software. Topics include:

- Today’s software security landscape and challenges
- Breaking the Find & Fix hamster wheel
- Fusing activities (the what) and skills (the how) to amplify risk reduction

People & Processes: The Yin and the Yang of Software Security

Are you ready to take your team's software security skills to the next level while having a ton of FUN? Look no further than our newest CMD+CTRL Cyber Range – Shadow Health!

Shadow Health is a gamified, fully-functional health management portal where unwitting patients log in to set appointments, view prescriptions and visit summaries, and more. Since you are already familiar with how a portal like this works, your challenge is to dive right in to identify weak spots in the software across multiple attack surfaces, exploit them, and take out the bad guys behind this nefarious site.

This strangely “unhealthy” cyber range goes one step further than our previous ranges with 14 challenge categories that require diverse skill sets and expertise from multiple areas of the software organization to solve them. While this range doesn’t require any special “hacking tools,” this is considered an intermediate-level range and is a perfect follow up to any one of our Core ranges - particularly Shadow Bank, Shred, Account All or InstaFriends.

Join us on Wednesday, June 14th at 11:00 AM EST to learn how Shadow Health can enhance your team's application security skills by providing real-world experience - from combating threats to identifying and exploiting weak spots. Whether you're a current customer or considering investing in CMD+CTRL training, this webinar is a must-attend event. We'll even include a short demonstration of Shadow Health in action!

Don't wait! Sign up now to take the first step toward a more secure future for your organization.

Introducing Shadow Health, the Game-Changing Cyber Range

As the notorious cybersecurity skills gap widens, organizations look for effective ways to up-level competency across diverse roles and abilities. However, they need help understanding whom to train, the most effective methods, and how to sustain a security culture.    
 
In this webcast, Security Innovation’s adult learning expert will put Dr. Ponemon on the “hot seat” and press for insight into key findings of his most recent research on cybersecurity training benchmarks. She’ll then discuss the power of simulation training and how organizations have used it to change security behavior.
 
Topics include:
 
• Training & Organizational Maturity – Adopting more best practices increases an organization’s security effectiveness score (SES).
• Highest Impact Activities – Learn about realistic simulation, role-based content, and measuring ability.
• Simulation Training in Business Environments – How it’s different from gamification and builds skills other modes can’t.

About the Presenters:

Dr. Larry Ponemon is a legend in cybersecurity and privacy research. His think-tank, The Ponemon Institute, is a frequently cited and globally recognized source for independent security analysis. Security Magazine named him one of the “Most Influential People for Security.” Dr. Ponemon has held tenured faculty positions and published numerous articles and educational books.
 
Amy Severson, Dir. Customer Success, Security Innovation, manages a team that works closely with globally recognized brands to ensure their cybersecurity training programs are sticky, measurable, and successful. She has extensive experience up-leveling skills for thousands of Software & IT engineers at companies like Microsoft, Accenture, McKesson, Staples, Tesco, Target, and others. Amy has expertise and passion in immersion learning, and she earned her M.A. in Education & Human Development, Educational Technology Leadership from George Washington University.

Making Security Skills Stick – Findings from Ponemon Research

Join Mathieu Gorge, CEO of Vigitrust, and three esteemed co-authors for an Ed Talks to discuss the best-selling book "The Cyber Elephant in the Boardroom" - a real-world playbook for cybersecurity approaches and accountability. This dynamic panel will explore how businesses have adapted to an increasingly digital landscape, why cloud security is critical for application safety today, tips for incorporating robust protection into any coding process and delve into the implications of potential cyber risk at boardroom levels.

The Panelists:

Mathieu Gorge, an internationally acclaimed cybersecurity expert, is the founder and CEO of VigiTrust, a risk management company. With his prolific work in this field recognized by Forbes - authoring 'The Cyber Elephant In The Boardroom' - he's set to release his second book due out summer of 2023!

Cathy C. Smith is a leading authority in the DX space, pushing boundaries and driving innovation through her experience with major global organizations such as Deutsche Bank and Dell. She is the founder of Women in Tech NJ & NY. Her book "How to Become a Digital Leader" provides insights on leading organizations into emerging technologies that remain future-proofed for success.

Nick Vigier is a highly esteemed cybersecurity expert with extensive knowledge and experience in the field. He has been a CIO or CISO at many successful companies, including Talend, Sony, and Gemini. His vast knowledge makes him the go-to expert for media outlets looking to understand the ever-changing security landscape.

Ed Adams is a leading software quality and security authority, offering over two decades of expertise. As President & CEO of Security Innovation, creator & host of 'Ed TALKS' and board member for Cyversity – he's established himself as an industry thought leader with invaluable insights to share.

Ed TALKS: The Cyber Elephant in the Boardroom

Overwhelmed by this year's industry predictions? Take back your time and avoid forecast fatigue as our industry experts have combed through the top reports to uncover essential insights and shed light on the best, and the worst, Cloud Security predictions for 2023.

Join our three industry experts as they de-bunk some of the top predictions and offer their own. Featuring research from the Cloud Security Alliance, our diverse panel of published authors will provide a deeper understanding of what to focus on for this year – including bonus “dark horses”!

The ‘Can’t Miss’ Panel:

Shira Rubinoff: A top cybersecurity influencer with 20,000+ LinkedIn followers; an entrepreneur, executive, board member, and advocate for women in cyber.   

John Yeoh: The VP of Research at the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining best practices to help secure cloud computing environments.

Matthew Rosenquist: A trusted, respected CISO highly sought after as a conference keynote speaker, strategic advisor, and educator.

Ed TALKS: Keep Your Head in the Cloud | The Uncensored Security Forecast

Culminating over 20 years of proven, industry-leading software security expertise, we've introduced the Security Innovation Cyber Skills Competency (SI-CSC) certification program. This program is designed to recognize and distinguish employees as having demonstrated high-level software security competencies that are modern and relevant to today's security-minded software creators.

In this webinar, Senior Director of Product Marketing Fred Pinkett will explain some of the existing certification programs (and their limitations), who should get certified (and why), and how the SI-CSC certification fits into a more comprehensive application security training program.

Introducing: Security Innovation Cyber Skills Competency (SI-CSC) Certifications

Many organizations are “shifting left” to introduce security earlier in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). The benefits are more secure software, lower risk, and more efficient software delivery. This means training developers and other roles in the process on the skills and knowledge they need to shift left. This webinar will discuss what training is needed and how to deliver it.

Shifting Software Security Training Left

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Ed TALKS

Got D&I on your mind? You should.

It’s a scientific fact that diverse teams make better decisions, operate more profitably, and are more innovative problem solvers. The cybersecurity talent shortage is a crisis, yet the diversity gap is stark with women and minorities, and we haven’t figured out how to cultivate this talented pool.

Find out how it’s done – from experts who have succeeded and have dedicated themselves to the cause.

Featuring fresh research from The Ponemon Institute, this panel will discuss the state of D&I in cybersecurity, including:

• Trends and other data that highlight disparity
• What roadblocks (still) exist and strategies to blast them out of the way
• Where and how to find untapped talent and how
• How globally recognized organizations have successfully built D&I programs

Hope you can join us as we band together to advance D&I in cybersecurity.

Ed TALKS: Diversity & Inclusion in Cybersecurity – Reaping the Rewards

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