The Security Vine Podcast

By: Yolanda Hamblen Michael White and Dallin Law
  • Summary

  • Security professionals talking about security stuff over wine? Oh and it's funny. It's also important to find the funny side of the serious things in life.


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Episodes
  • EP 16 Deep Fakery What you need to know...
    Feb 14 2025

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    This podcast episode is engaging and informative discussion on a podcast called SecurityVine, featuring hosts Michael White, Dallin Law, and Yo Yo, who are security professionals from Canada, the US, and the UK, respectively.

    The conversation evolves from light-hearted banter about what each host is drinking to an in-depth analysis of deepfakery. They discuss the potential implications of deepfake technology on businesses and the need for organizations to have a deepfake risk assessment and crisis management plan. The hosts recount historical incidents and pop culture references to emphasize the seriousness of deepfake threats.


    A significant portion is dedicated to the necessity of employee training, advanced detection tools, and maintaining a zero-trust approach. The discussion also touches on political events, the Trump administration's policies, and the implications of the US withdrawing from the World Health Organization. The script concludes with some light-hearted conversation and personal anecdotes.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • EP 15 Social Engineering Tactics You Should Really Know About
    Feb 1 2025

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    This episode of the 'SecurityVine' podcast features hosts Michael White, a forensic security and risk management professional from Canada, Dallin Law, a security professional in higher education from the USA, and Yo Yo, a cybersecurity leader from the UK.


    The humorous and engaging conversation covers various aspects of social engineering, including definitions, examples, and methods such as impersonation, pretexting, phishing, and baiting.


    The hosts share personal anecdotes and discuss well-known cases like that of Kevin Mitnick, the world's most wanted hacker in the 1990s. They also touch on positive uses of social engineering in security practices and the importance of awareness and training.


    The episode concludes with a brief discussion on recent political changes in Canada, the USA, and global geopolitics. The podcast aims to educate listeners about the nuances of social engineering while maintaining a light-hearted and entertaining tone.




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    54 mins
  • EP 14 Security New Year Resolutions- Whats yours?
    Jan 17 2025

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    Here are ten professional reasons a security professional might use ChatGPT effectively:

    1. Threat Intelligence Gathering
      ChatGPT can help summarize threat intelligence reports, identify patterns in security breaches, or provide insights into current cyber threats.
    2. Policy Drafting
      Quickly draft or refine security policies, procedures, or guidelines that are clear, comprehensive, and tailored to your organization's needs.
    3. Incident Response Planning
      Develop detailed incident response playbooks, including step-by-step processes for addressing different types of security incidents.
    4. Training Materials Creation
      Generate engaging and educational materials for employee security awareness training, such as presentations, quizzes, and scenarios.
    5. Regulatory Compliance Support
      Simplify complex regulatory requirements by summarizing them and providing actionable insights for compliance frameworks like GDPR, ISO 27001, or CMMC.
    6. Vulnerability Assessment Assistance
      Create checklists for conducting security audits or penetration testing and provide explanations for findings to stakeholders.
    7. Risk Analysis and Management
      Assist in evaluating and prioritizing risks by organizing risk data, generating reports, and suggesting mitigation strategies.
    8. Security Awareness Campaigns
      Develop creative content for internal campaigns, such as emails, posters, or videos to promote good security practices.
    9. Communication Enhancement
      Help prepare professional reports, emails, or presentations that communicate technical security findings to non-technical audiences effectively.
    10. Simulation Design
      Build scenarios for tabletop exercises or red team simulations to test the organization’s readiness against various threats.

    5 of the most common uses for Co-Pilot

    Here are five of the most common uses for Microsoft Copilot across professional settings:

    1. Document and Email Drafting

    Generate professional emails, reports, or presentations with minimal effort. Copilot can assist in creating polished content based on simple prompts or existing data.

    2. Data Analysis and Visualization

    Quickly analyze large datasets in Excel, generate pivot tables, and create visualizations to uncover trends and insights without manual effort.

    3. Meeting Summaries and Action Items

    Provide real-time transcription, summarize meetings, and highlight key action points to ensure clear follow-ups and accountability.

    4. Project Management Assistance

    Streamline project planning by creating timelines, tracking progress, and suggesting tasks or dependencies in tools like Microsoft Project or Planner.

    5. Automation of Routine Tasks

    Automate repetitive workflows, such as formatting documents, updating spreadsheets, or scheduling meetings, saving significant time and effort.

    Would you like insights into how Copilot could assist specifically in your security or hosp

    Lots of love from all of us at The Security Vine!

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    1 hr and 14 mins

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