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The Dr Zero Trust Show
Manage episode 471855119 series 2970033
In this conversation, Dr. Chase Cunningham and Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout, discuss the pressing issues surrounding cybersecurity, particularly in critical infrastructure, legacy systems, and the importance of a zero trust approach. They critique the Netflix series 'Zero Day' for its portrayal of cybersecurity threats and explore the current state of security in various sectors, including healthcare and airports. The discussion emphasizes the need for compliance, business continuity, and the integration of cybersecurity into business strategies. They also touch on the future of cybersecurity investments and the importance of considering schools as critical infrastructure.
Takeaways
The portrayal of cybersecurity in media can be exaggerated.
Critical infrastructure is vulnerable and requires investment in security.
Zero trust principles should be applied to OT and IoT systems.
Legacy systems pose significant challenges for cybersecurity.
Compliance requirements for OT and IoT are lacking compared to other sectors.
Business continuity is a key driver for cybersecurity investments.
Cybersecurity discussions should focus on business impacts, not just technical details.
Heterogeneous environments require flexible security solutions.
Airports vary in their cybersecurity readiness based on age and investment.
Healthcare cybersecurity often reacts to breaches rather than preventing them.
223 episodes
Manage episode 471855119 series 2970033
In this conversation, Dr. Chase Cunningham and Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout, discuss the pressing issues surrounding cybersecurity, particularly in critical infrastructure, legacy systems, and the importance of a zero trust approach. They critique the Netflix series 'Zero Day' for its portrayal of cybersecurity threats and explore the current state of security in various sectors, including healthcare and airports. The discussion emphasizes the need for compliance, business continuity, and the integration of cybersecurity into business strategies. They also touch on the future of cybersecurity investments and the importance of considering schools as critical infrastructure.
Takeaways
The portrayal of cybersecurity in media can be exaggerated.
Critical infrastructure is vulnerable and requires investment in security.
Zero trust principles should be applied to OT and IoT systems.
Legacy systems pose significant challenges for cybersecurity.
Compliance requirements for OT and IoT are lacking compared to other sectors.
Business continuity is a key driver for cybersecurity investments.
Cybersecurity discussions should focus on business impacts, not just technical details.
Heterogeneous environments require flexible security solutions.
Airports vary in their cybersecurity readiness based on age and investment.
Healthcare cybersecurity often reacts to breaches rather than preventing them.
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