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The CrowdStrike Incident: Analysis and Takeaways

July 24, 2024 by John Ray

Hall Booth Smith Podcast Network

The CrowdStrike Incident: Analysis and Takeaways

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The CrowdStrike Incident: Analysis and Takeaways (PrivacyCafé, Episode 5)

In this episode of PrivacyCafé, hosts Jade Davis and Richard Sheinis delve into the massive disruption caused by the recent CrowdStrike incident. They explore the details of how a single antivirus update led to widespread outages affecting millions of Windows devices in critical sectors like healthcare and aviation and prompted opportunistic phishing attacks. The hosts discuss CrowdStrike’s response, potential legal repercussions, and the importance of preparedness in cybersecurity. The episode emphasizes the interconnectedness of global systems and the lessons learned from this unexpected event.

PrivacyCafé is underwritten and presented by Hall Booth Smith. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Topics Discussed in this Episode

00:00 Introduction to PrivacyCafé
00:30 Overview of the CrowdStrike Incident
03:21 Impact on Various Sectors
05:44 Lessons in Preparedness
09:16 CrowdStrike’s Response and Public Reaction
11:17 Potential Legal Ramifications
18:31 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

About PrivacyCafé

PrivacyCafé is your essential guide through the complex terrain where law, data privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence intersect. Hosts Richard Sheinis and Jade Davis, Co-Leads and Partners in the Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice at Hall Booth Smith, unravel the intricacies of privacy laws, offer insights on cybersecurity issues and concerns, explore fast-moving artificial intelligence technologies and their implications, and interview top experts. Underwritten by Hall Booth Smith, this podcast is essential listening not only for data privacy and cybersecurity experts but for business owners, executives, and others interested in the latest insights on these topics.

Richard and Jade welcome your questions, feedback, and topic requests. Email them: PrivacyCafe@hallboothsmith.com. You will also find other news and insights from Richard and Jade, as well as other professionals in the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity practice at Hall Booth Smith, by visiting the Data Privacy & Cybersecurity page.

PrivacyCafé is underwritten and presented by Hall Booth Smith. The show is produced by John Ray and the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX®.

Richard Sheinis, Partner, Hall Booth Smith

Richard Sheinis has litigated in federal and state courts for 37 years and has been the first chair for approximately 175 jury trials. His clients have included health care professionals and institutions, technology companies, and global business entities.

Rich takes advantage of his litigation background to work with businesses in the areas of data privacy and cybersecurity, employment, and technology. He works with a wide variety of companies, from small technology businesses to publicly traded companies with a global footprint.

Rich also teaches Health Information Privacy and Security as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Jade Davis, Partner, Hall Booth Smith

Jade Davis is a Partner at Hall Booth Smith who focuses her practice on data privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and construction technology.

Jade provides strategic privacy and cyber-preparedness compliance advice and defends, counsels, and represents companies on privacy, global data security compliance, data breaches, and investigations. Jade advises companies on best practices in privacy, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data, mobile, cloud storage, Ad Tech privacy, Internet of Things, and other areas of regulatory compliance.

She leads companies in legal assessments of data security and provides counsel to companies on how best to implement strategies to lead with data and avoid pitfalls. She helps companies strategically think about data while being mindful of global data protection laws, such as the GDPR, UK GDPR, PIPEDA, PDPA, PIPL, LGPD, nFADP, DPDP, CCPA, HITECH, and HIPAA, to name a few.

Jade enjoys helping clients deal with crisis management issues to protect the brand and leads forensic investigations. Her data privacy/cyber security practice reaches into a variety of sectors such as Healthcare, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Construction, Technology, Marketing, Agriculture, Retail, Entertainment, Telecommunications, Energy, Transportation, Logistics, Human Resources, Real Estate, and Insurance to provide litigation defense, advisory assistance, and contractual expertise regarding data privacy agreements, standard contract clauses and addenda, vendor subcontracts, privacy policies, and cookie policies, among others.

About Hall Booth Smith, P.C.

Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. (HBS) is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with regional offices strategically located throughout Georgia and the United States. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS prides itself on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

HBS possesses the legal knowledge, skill, and experience to meet their clients’ needs wherever they do business. HBS maintains the highest commitment to ethically and professionally serve their clients by providing the highest quality legal representation.

They deliver quality legal services in a variety of service areas. Experience across legal disciplines combined with a focus on the unique business or personal requirements of the client is the hallmark of the firm. Their clients receive the attention, expertise, and cost-effectiveness of a smaller law firm with the full-service and strong regional presence typical of a larger one.

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Disclaimer

PrivacyCafé is a production brought to you by Hall Booth Smith, P.C. This podcast is published for the purposes of providing general information and education on topics which include those related to the law and legal issues, but the contents of the podcast do not constitute legal advice. Listening to this podcast or utilizing the information contained in it in any way does not constitute nor does it create an attorney-client relationship between you and Hall Booth Smith or its lawyers. The contents of this podcast should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a professional attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.

Cybersecurity: Its Importance & the Impact of AI E51

July 2, 2024 by Karen

AZ TechCast

Cybersecurity: Its Importance & the Impact of AI E51

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Cybersecurity: Its Importance & the Impact of AI E51

This episode of AZ TechCast explores cybersecurity’s pivotal role and AI’s transformative impact, hosted by Steve Zylstra and Karen Nowicki. Guests Mark Dallmeier, JR Garcia, and Helen Patton emphasize proactive cybersecurity strategies and the dual nature of AI in enhancing threat detection while posing governance challenges. They also discuss AI’s influence on education, stressing ethical guidelines and the need for continuous adaptation in evolving job markets.

Overall, the episode urges organizations to integrate robust cybersecurity measures and embrace AI innovation responsibly across sectors.

MARS is a Huntsville Alabama based technology company and developer of MARS Suite, an integrated suite of modern cyber technologies designed to combat the latest cyber-attacks and preserve businesses’ ability to operate in regulated industries. The company partners with a national network of MSPs, MSSPs, and various Platform and Industry partners to provide security and compliance as-a-service and solutions to organizations operating in heavily regulated industries.

Over the last 27 years Mark Dallmeier has co-founded multiple technology and consulting companies, and has held various Senior Executive, C Level, and Advisory Board positions within cyber, risk, compliance technology and consulting services companies.

He is currently the President and CEO of MARS Suite, Inc. and is responsible for launching their innovative MARS Suite platform into the market. Over the last 15 years Mr. Dallmeier has held SVP and CSO/CMO roles at BishopFox, Vertek, MSS BTA, and Avertium (formerly Terra Verde Security).

Previously Mr. Dallmeier was the CEO of The ROBB Group, an innovative provider of corporate revenue growth and transformation management consulting services to early stage and Fortune 500 companies. During that time, he also co-founded Channel Savvy a technology channel consulting company that was purchased by Avnet in 2010.

Today Mr. Dallmeier actively publishes research, speaks and facilitates workshops and panels on cybersecurity, risk, compliance, and corporate transformation topics.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

A technology company, Cisco powers an inclusive future for all.

Helen Patton is a strategic cybersecurity advisor at Cisco. Previously she served as a CISO for the Cisco Security Business Group, and an Advisory CISO, providing strategic insights to the security community. She was the CISO at The Ohio State University and spent ten years in risk and resiliency at JPMorganChase.

Helen actively encourages cybersecurity collaboration across and within industries, to enable better information security and privacy practices. She believes in improving diversity and inclusion in the cyber workforce, and mentors people interested in pursuing careers in security, privacy and risk management. She advocates for more naps and is anti-bagpipes.

Helen has a Master’s degree in Public Policy. She serves on various cybersecurity advisory boards, and is faculty for the Educause Leadership Institute, a committee member for the Cybersecurity Canon, and a cyber risk instructor at the Ohio State University. Helen is a blogger and the author of “Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path”.

Connect with Helen on LinkedIn and X.

One of the fastest-growing IT consultancies in the USA. ANM provides innovative solutions and expert engineering to large and mid-sized organizations. Their dedicated team designs, implements, and supports IT solutions in risk mitigation, enterprise infrastructure and digital transformation.

ANM is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM and has offices in Casper, WY; Denver, CO; El Paso, TX; and Scottsdale, AZ. They enjoy a 98.6% customer satisfaction rating, as well as excellent employee and customer retention rates.

JR Garcia, Director of Solutions Engineering at ANM leads the solutions engineering teams in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, focusing on core network, data center, and security architectures.

His expertise lies in managing technical design, strategy, presales, and resource planning for network and security solutions. JR has received several accolades for his exceptional leadership, including the Excellence in Leadership Award, being recognized as the CRN Next-Gen Solutions Provider Leader in 2022, and part of the President’s Club in 2023.

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About Your Hosts

Steve Zylstra serves as president and CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, a role he assumed in 2007. He is responsible for strategy, operations, finance and policy development. Zylstra is a vocal spokesman for the value technology can provide in raising social and economic standards in Arizona.

Zylstra serves on numerous councils, committees and boards, was named “Leader of the Year, Technology,” by the Arizona Capitol Times, and “Most Admired Leader” by the Phoenix Business Journal. In addition, he was awarded an honorary doctorate of science in technology from the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Ariz.

Zylstra earned a bachelor’s degree in automotive engineering technology from Western Michigan University.

Karen Nowicki is a successful author, speaker and the creator of Deep Impact Leadership™ and SoulMarks Coaching™. She is a two-time recipient of the prestigious national Choice Award® for her book and personal development retreat. Karen was crowned the first-ever “Mompreneur of the Year” Award in 2010 for the southwestern states. She was recognized for her leadership, business acumen, and work-life balance.

Karen has been an expert guest on regional TV and radio shows, including Fox Phoenix Morning Show, Sonoran Living, Good Morning Arizona, The Chat Room, and Mid-Day Arizona. She has been a regular contributor to many print and online magazines – publishing articles and blogs for business and education.

In addition to working with private coaching clients, Karen is also the Owner & President of Phoenix Business RadioX. The Business RadioX Network amplifies the voice of business – serving the Fortune 500,000, not just the Fortune 500. Phoenix Business RadioX helps local businesses and professional associations get the word out about the important work they’re doing to serve their market, profession, and community.

Of all the experiences Karen has had the privilege of participating in over her vast career, she shares that Phoenix Business RadioX is a pinnacle adventure!

Connect with Karen on LinkedIn and follow Phoenix Business RadioX on Facebook and Instagram.

Leslie Cooper Marquez is a dynamic marketing professional with over 17 years of broad-based marketing, public relations and advertising experience in both in-house and agency environments.

Originally from Birmingham, AL, Leslie has honed her expertise across diverse sectors, including non-profit performing arts, legal marketing, mortgage technology, and residential mortgage marketing.

Leslie has been an integral part of the Arizona community for the past 5 years. Most recently, she served as the Marketing Director for Scottsdale-based mortgage technology firm, focusIT, Inc., and previously as the Director of Marketing for Ballet Arizona.

Beyond her professional commitments, Leslie is an active member of the community. She serves as a Sustainer with the Junior League of Phoenix, volunteers with the Distinguished Young Women of Arizona scholarship program and is an alumna of the esteemed Valley Leadership Accelerate class of 2019.

In her spare time, Leslie shares her passion for fitness as a dedicated barre instructor at TenPoint5 Central. Above all, she cherishes her roles as a devoted mother to a young son and a loving wife to her husband, David.

About Our Sponsor

The Arizona Technology Council, Arizona’s only statewide organization serving the technology sector, fosters a climate of innovation to enhance technology in Arizona.

A trusted resource in strengthening Arizona’s technology industry, the Council proactively eliminates impediments that companies face, accelerates the entrepreneurial mindset in the state’s expanding innovation ecosystem, and works to create a destination for companies to be, thrive and stay.

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Mitigating Cyber Liability and Technology Risk, with Craig Sekowski and Ralph Pasquariello, The Tech Collective

April 15, 2024 by John Ray

North Fulton Business Radio

Mitigating Cyber Liability and Technology Risk, with Craig Sekowski and Ralph Pasquariello, The Tech Collective

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Mitigating Cyber Liability and Technology Risk, with Craig Sekowski and Ralph Pasquariello, The Tech Collective (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 763)

On this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Craig Sekowski and Ralph Pasquariello of The Tech Collective, a technology risk management and cyber liability consulting firm. Craig, Ralph, and the rest of their colleagues at The Tech Collective leverage over 85 years of combined experience to provide technology-based solutions for solving business problems, focusing on IT security, cyber liability, and breach coaching, among others. The company serves small to large businesses, focusing particularly on those making over $50 million in revenue, across various sectors, including healthcare, legal, and manufacturing. Craig and Ralph discuss the widespread issue of companies being underinsured for cyber liability and how their unique approach, including a four-step process and use of advanced analytics, helps right-size cyber insurance coverages for businesses. They underscore the critical importance of having adequate cybersecurity measures and insurance in place to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity in the event of a cyber event.

John Ray is the host of North Fulton Business Radio. The show is recorded and produced from the North Fulton studio of Business RadioX® inside Renasant Bank in Alpharetta.

Craig Sekowski, Senior Managing Partner, The Tech Collective

Craig Sekowski is a seasoned executive with 25+ years’ experience in IT and FinTech. He leads The Tech Collective, acting as their CEO, optimizing technology and security for major clients.

Craig’s strategic collaboration with corporate CIOs drives innovation, product delivery, and key partnerships with companies like, Enlace Health, Fiserv, Truist, Ethos Labs, TIAA, Home Depot, AT&T, Carrier and British Telecom.

Craig’s results-driven approach makes him a respected leader in IT innovation and strategy.

Ralph Pasquariello, Senior Partner, Cyber Liability Specialist, The Tech Collective

For the past 14 years, Ralph Pasquariello has been moderating and speaking at dozens of conferences and panels on Cyber Liability & Data Breach Risk Management. He has hosted educational seminars on Cyber exposure for professional associations of all industries, including Operational Technology and Intellectual Technology. Ralph’s Cyber Liability expertise has qualified him to present at over 100 events.

Ralph works with the FBI, GBI, and US Secret Service on the Atlanta Cyber Fraud Task Force. He is former Executive Committee Chairman for the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Tech400 Board, Cyber Symposium and an advisor to the Georgia Tech Research Institute.