Data @ Rest

"Data at Rest" is an accessible but informed discussion of current concepts, best practices, and personal experiences in computer security, network security, and information security overall, including interviews with expert guests and the history of each topic.

D@R 06x05 - UNC CAUSE 2022 - Open Doors, Zero Trust 08/10/2023

D@R 06x05 - UNC CAUSE 2022 - Open Doors, Zero Trust Recorded in front of a live audience at UNC CAUSE in October, 2022! The Zero Trust Framework raises valid questions about risk reduction. But, as one CISO used to say, "we have to trust someone eventually, right?" Or do we? Universities, are built on a philosophy of openness and enrichment of public understanding. How do we preserve the public's trust while securing our resources, and is there a philosophical discussion to have around doing so? Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/27716310

D@R 06x04 - Incident Handling Revisited (COBRAAAAAAAAAA!) 08/10/2023

D@R 06x04 - Incident Handling Revisited (COBRAAAAAAAAAA!) Charlie and Michael are joined by Drew Trumbull, Incident Handling Team Lead for UNC Chapel Hill's Information Security Office, to talk about the latest threats we see and what folks should do if they think they might have been targeted successfully by them, plus the importance of compassion and empathy in our field. There are also side discussions of Michael's history as an employee of COBRA. Remember, every career is a journey. Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/27716271

D@R 06x03 - Privacy, Policy, and Privacy Policies 04/20/2023

D@R 06x03 - Privacy, Policy, and Privacy Policies Security and privacy are often mentioned hand-in-hand in our industry, but they're actually very different fields with different considerations and concerns--and the policies applying to one are not necessarily meant to address those of the other. Charlie and Michael welcome Kim Stahl, Senior Policy and Process Lead for UNC Chapel Hill's Information Technology Services, to discuss privacy, policy, and privacy policies. Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/26577984

D@R 06x02 - Communicating with Students & Young Users 04/20/2023

D@R 06x02 - Communicating with Students & Young Users Charlie and Michael have discussed communicating security risks and strategies to older users and at-risk users, but what about students and younger users? We welcome guests Lila Davidson and Louise Flinn from the UNC Chapel Hill ITS Communications team to discuss things to consider when we do outreach focusing on students and others on the cusp of their professional lives. Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/26577945

D@R 06x01 - Security Vendors & You 04/20/2023

D@R 06x01 - Security Vendors & You Anyone who works in information security knows that we, perhaps more than any other IT sector, are reliant on a forest of vendors, each promising the moon and often duplicating others' capabilities. Join Charlie and Michael for a frank discussion of the best and worst parts of managing those vendor relationships and what we look to gain from them. Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/26577855

Data at Rest 05x07 - Episode X for Season Five 05/13/2022

Data at Rest 05x07 - Episode X for Season Five Charlie and Michael share a couple of updates and discuss the history--and future--of the show. See y'all in the fall! Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/23106224

Data at Rest 05x06 - Blockchain 05/13/2022

Data at Rest 05x06 - Blockchain Charlie and Michael discuss what "blockchain" means, its slightly mysterious history, its best-known applications, and their unfiltered opinions on the anciliary effects of some uses of this otherwise fascinating technology! Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/23106170

Data at Rest 05x05 - A Security Refresher 05/13/2022

Data at Rest 05x05 - A Security Refresher Charlie and Michael take a conversational look at a few fundamentals of security it never hurts to revisit and review. Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/23106131

Data at Rest 05x04 - Scam Trends 05/13/2022

Data at Rest 05x04 - Scam Trends Online and phone-based scams are everywhere. Do you keep getting phone calls about your car's extended warranty? Do you get text messages offering to buy your house? Or did a seller in an online store offer you a refund if you took down your one-star review Charlie and Michael dive deep into the murkier end of the pool! Links: (Federal Trade Commission) (FBI.gov) (FBI site) (FTC.gov) Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/23106080

Data at Rest 05x03 - Election Security 05/13/2022

Data at Rest 05x03 - Election Security There's been a lot of talk about election security for nearly two years now, most of it rife with conspiracy theories, misinformation, and disinformation. But what are the real risks to elections, and how do we mitigate them? Links: (CISA.gov) Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/23105918

Data at Rest 05x02 - Mobile Security with Jared Perdue 05/13/2022

Data at Rest 05x02 - Mobile Security with Jared Perdue Mobile Security is an evergreen concern and it only gets bigger and more mystifying. Charlie and Michael welcome back unofficial co-host Jared Perdue to discuss wireless and mobile security now and in the future! Links: (excerpt from Jennifer Minella's talk) (article by Jared Perdue at its.unc.edu Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/23105843

Data at Rest 05x01 - Twitter Bots 05/13/2022

Data at Rest 05x01 - Twitter Bots Social media can feel like a nonstop shouting match. But what if you found out half the screaming voices aren't even real people but are, in fact, bots designed to make you feel alienated, angry, and afraid? By coincidence, this episode was published the same day a deal to purchase Twitter was put on hold due to this very concern! Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/23105645

Data at Rest 04x05 - Beyond Zoom - Security Outreach - UNC CAUSE 2020 03/26/2021

Data at Rest 04x05 - Beyond Zoom - Security Outreach - UNC CAUSE 2020 Join Charlie and Michael as they present to UNC CAUSE 2020 about ways to create meaningful connections and continue to develop user awareness in an era of teleconferencing and telecommuting. Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/18472439

Data at Rest 04x04 - Beyond BYOD - InfoSeCon 2020 03/26/2021

Data at Rest 04x04 - Beyond BYOD - InfoSeCon 2020 Listen in as Charlie and Michael present at InfoSeCon 2020 on what to consider when relocating a workforce en masse and then get left without adult supervision for the last few minutes of the panel. Link to the video in the show notes! Watch the Video: Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/18472382

Data at Rest 04x03 - SCADA Systems 03/26/2021

Data at Rest 04x03 - SCADA Systems SCADA systems are the computers that control industrial systems in the real world. That may sound like a dry topic, but it's chock full of risk and fascinating stories, some of them ripped from very recent headlines! Links: Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/18472295

Data at Rest 04x02 - Security Concerns for Vulnerable Users 03/26/2021

Data at Rest 04x02 - Security Concerns for Vulnerable Users Many of us have people in our lives who may be particularly vulnerable to information security risks. How do we help those folks stay safer online, avoid scams, and otherwise protect themselves? Charlie, Michael, and Casey discuss this and offer some tips & tricks! Links: Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/18472208

Data at Rest 04x01 - Free & Open-Source Software 03/26/2021

Data at Rest 04x01 - Free & Open-Source Software Free and Open-Source Software is popular, but are they secure? The answer is: yes, maybe. Join Charlie, Michael, and Casey as we discuss how to navigate participating in the innovation of FOSS while staying safe. Links: Contact us: Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/18472100

DaR 03x02020 - End of Year Special 01/29/2021

DaR 03x02020 - End of Year Special Join us as we discuss 2020: A Year That Existed! Musical credit: Pixelland Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/17741954

Data at Rest 03x08: Shadow IT 10/09/2020

Data at Rest 03x08: Shadow IT Our second request of the season! Close out Season Three with Charlie and Michael as they discuss the concept of "shadow IT," the dangers it presents, and why there's that saying about a road paved in good intentions. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/16327577

Data at Rest 03x07: Book Club - The Unicorn Project 10/09/2020

Data at Rest 03x07: Book Club - The Unicorn Project A panel of folks from across the University discuss Gene Kim's The Unicorn Project. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/16327520

Data at Rest 03x06: Network Security 10/09/2020

Data at Rest 03x06: Network Security Michael goes down the rabbit hole of the history of modern networks and network security, and Charlie and Michael discuss different network-based attacks and how to defend against them. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/16327448

Data at Rest 03x05: What Does an Information Security Office Do? 10/09/2020

Data at Rest 03x05: What Does an Information Security Office Do? Charlie and Michael are joined by three of their colleagues - Tiffany, Glenn, and Drew - to talk about the different roles in UNC Chapel Hill's Information Security Office and how those roles intersect. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/16327400

Data at Rest 03x04: HOPE 2020 - Be Kind to the N00bz 10/09/2020

Data at Rest 03x04: HOPE 2020 - Be Kind to the N00bz Charlie and Michael had the honor of presenting a talk at the Hackers on Planet Earth 2020 conference. This one's on how to welcome new folks into the information security industry and some specific resources we recommend to folks who want to learn more, beginners or otherwise. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/16327316

Data at Rest 03x02: Cloud Security 10/09/2020

Data at Rest 03x02: Cloud Security Charlie and Michael talk to our office's resident members of CLOUD FORCE(!) about cloud security. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/16327142

Data at Rest 03x01: Biometrics 10/09/2020

Data at Rest 03x01: Biometrics Our colleague and listener Mark requested we cover Biometrics, and Michael loved reading up on this topic! Join in while Michael meanders down the twisting road of the history of trying to use people's bodies to authenticate their identities. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/16326926

Data at Rest 02x0X02 - Zoomisode X 06/17/2020

Data at Rest 02x0X02 - Zoomisode X Charlie and Michael wrap up the "Zoomisode" mini-season with an Episode X all about what's coming in Season 3! /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/14864057

Data at Rest 02x10 - Zoomisode 2 - Disaster Scams 03/30/2020

Data at Rest 02x10 - Zoomisode 2 - Disaster Scams Scam emails playing on COVID-19 concerns to steal charitable donations, relief payments, or your credentials: they're happening, and are simply the most recent example in the long history of what are called "disaster scams." Join Charlie and Michael for a discussion of a famous recent example, how to spot a scam, how to protect yourself against it, and how and where to report them to law enforcement. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/13766513

Data at Rest 02x09 - Zoomisode 1 - Securely Working from Home 03/17/2020

Data at Rest 02x09 - Zoomisode 1 - Securely Working from Home Join us for a quick, straightforward discussion of simple steps you can take to reduce risk if you're one of the many people now working from home - and perhaps doing so for the first time. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/13588559

Data at Rest 02x08: Episode X-2 03/11/2020

Data at Rest 02x08: Episode X-2 Charlie and Michael recap and revisit the season and a couple of follow-up items, then preview Season Three! /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/13474184

Data at Rest 02x06: Traveling Safely With Technology 03/11/2020

Data at Rest 02x06: Traveling Safely With Technology Jared Perdue joins Charlie and Michael talk about the risks to keep in mind when travelling: “burn books,” encryption concerns, and legal risks. /episode/index/show/data-at-rest/id/13328132

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