Anticipation and Preparation The Science Behind Cyber Threat Intelligence with Dmitry Bestuzhev Part 2 rerun
Release Date: 07/15/2025
The War on Data, Cyberspies and AI With Eric O'Neill
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome back to Forcepoint’s To The Point Cybersecurity Podcast! In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined by legendary FBI operative and cybersecurity expert Eric O'Neill. Together, they dive into the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime, drawing on Eric O'Neill’s extensive experience tracking down spies—including his pivotal role in the arrest of Robert Hanssen, the infamous FBI agent-turned-cyber spy. Tune in as the conversation unpacks how cybercriminals have shifted their tactics, adopting classic espionage methods and leveraging AI to become more...
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To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome back to Forcepoint’s "To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast!" In this episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined once again by expert guest David Saunders to dive even deeper into today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. From the accelerating sophistication of phishing attacks and the dual role of AI in offense and defense, to the ongoing challenges of supply chain and insider risk, this episode explores what cybersecurity professionals are up against in 2024—and what they should prepare for in the years ahead. You’ll hear practical insights on zero trust,...
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The Merging Worlds of AI, Cybersecurity, and Physical Threats with David Saunders
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome to another episode of the To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast! This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are kicking off the holiday season with a fascinating conversation featuring David Saunders, Director of Forcepoint Security Lab and a seasoned cybersecurity professional with more than two decades of experience. The discussion dives into the complex convergence of AI, cyber, and physical security, exploring how the rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping the threat landscape—including emerging trends like attacks on backups, the growing sophistication of...
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Cloud War Games: Building Disaster Muscle Memory and Collaborative Resilience in DevOps Teams with Matt Lea
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome back to the Point Cybersecurity Podcast! On this week's episode, Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined by a very special guest, Matt Lea, the creator of Cloud War Games. Matt Lea shares his unique journey in cybersecurity, beginning with hacking video games as a sixth grader and evolving into a career helping startups and cloud professionals prepare for real-world outages and cyber incidents. Together, they dive into the high stakes world of cloud incident response—discussing everything from the importance of collaborative problem-solving and building muscle memory for...
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Understanding Cyber Threats in Elections and Infrastructure with Maggie Miller
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome back to "Forcepoint," a podcast where we dive deep into the critical and evolving world of cybersecurity. In today's riveting episode, hosts Vince Spina and Rachael Lyon sit down with Maggie Miller, a cybersecurity reporter for Politico, to unpack some of the most pressing cyber threats we face today. From the notorious Ticketmaster hack during Taylor Swift's ticket sales to the geopolitical cyber issues involving heavyweights like China and Israel, Maggie provides a comprehensive overview of the current cyber landscape. We'll explore the bipartisan effort needed to safeguard US...
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Navigating Legacy Cybersecurity and Quantum Threats with Damien Fortune
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome back to Forcepoint's "To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast," where hosts Rachael Lyon, Jonathan Knepher, and Damien Fortune explore the fast-moving world of cybersecurity and its impact on our businesses, governments, and everyday lives. In this episode, we dive into legacy vulnerabilities, quantum-powered threats, and the ongoing tug-of-war between convenience and security in the digital age. Joining the conversation is Damien Fortune, founder and CEO of SENTRIQS, whose unique background in Wall Street finance, law, private equity, and cybersecurity gives him a panoramic view of...
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How Cybersecurity Impacts Patient Care in Hospitals with Christian Dameff Part 2
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome to another episode of Forcepoint’s To The Point Cybersecurity Podcast! In this week’s conversation, Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepper sit down for part two with Dr. Christian Dameff, the nation’s first Medical Director of Cybersecurity at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Dameff, who also works as an emergency physician, clinical informaticist, and healthcare security researcher, dives into the real-world impacts of ransomware on hospitals—revealing the dramatic and often heartbreaking ways cyberattacks can disrupt patient care. From stories of delayed diagnoses to life-saving...
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How Cybersecurity Impacts Patient Care in Hospitals with Christian Dameff
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome to To the Point Cybersecurity podcast, brought to you by Forcepoint! This week, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher are joined by Dr. Christian Dameff, the nation’s very first Medical Director of Cybersecurity at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Dameff brings a unique perspective to the evolving intersection of healthcare, patient safety, and cybersecurity—combining his experience as an emergency physician, clinical informaticist, and self-proclaimed lifelong hacker. In this episode, we dive into the critical challenges faced by healthcare organizations, from bridging the gap between...
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Navigating AI Policy: Challenges in Privacy, Governance, and Regulation with Shane Tews Part 2
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome back to Forcepoint’s "To the Point Cybersecurity Podcast"! In this week’s episode, hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher sit down for part two of their compelling conversation with Shane Tews, non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and president of Logan Circle Strategies. Together, they dive into the complex world of digital sovereignty, the evolution of the internet from open information sharing to the emergence of "walled gardens" and state-controlled digital models, and the controversial context around TikTok’s presence in the US. They explore how...
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Navigating AI Policy: Challenges in Privacy, Governance, and Regulation with Shane Tews
To The Point - Cybersecurity
Welcome to this week’s Forcepoint podcast episode, where hosts Rachael Lyon and Jonathan Knepher dive into the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, digital policy, and the intersection of innovation and regulation. Joining them is Shane Tews, non-resident senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and president of Logan Circle Strategies. In this episode, Shane shares her insights from decades navigating technology and telecom policy—from the early days of the internet to today's AI-driven world. The conversation explores pressing topics such as the challenges of regulating...
info_outlineJoining the podcast this week is Dmitry Bestuzhev, senior director of cyber threat intelligence (CTI) at Blackberry. He gives Petko an inside look into the key types of CTI and how the insights can be used to build context and determine response in specific circumstances, such as in the recent case of attempted targets at NATO. Dmitry also turns our attention to the risks posed by public charging stations - a ploy dubbed “Juice Jacking.”
Dmitry Bestuzhev, Senior Director CTI at BlackBerry
Dmitry Bestuzhev is Senior Director, CTI (Cyber Threat Intelligence) at BlackBerry. Prior to BlackBerry, Dmitry was Head of Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis Team for Latin America, where he oversaw the company's experts' anti-malware development work in the region. Dmitry has more than 20 years of experience in IT security across a wide variety of roles. His field of expertise covers everything from traditional online fraud to targeted high-profile attacks on financial and governmental institutions. His main focus in research is on producing Threat Intelligence reports on financially motivated targeted attacks.
For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e341