Security Breach: The Cybercriminal's Favorite Pastime

Investigator and author Frank Riccardi talks phishing schemes, IT/OT silos, and chronicling attacks.

Perhaps the only topic that solicits a uniform response is when my guests are asked about the most important part of a cybersecurity plan. The common mantra is that there has to be buy-in throughout the organization for any plan to be successful, and it starts at the top.

Obtaining C-level support is obviously vital when it comes to loosening the corporate purse strings for software, penetration testing and training resources. But beyond that, corporate leadership can set the overall tone for a company’s attitude towards cybersecurity and the threat it presents throughout the organization, not just for IT or OT personnel.

This comes as no surprise to this week's guest. Frank Riccardi is he author of Mobilizing the C-Suite – Waging War Against Cyberattacks.

We’re excited to announce that Security Breach is being sponsored by Rockwell Automation. For more information on their cybersecurity solutions, you can go to rockwellautomation.com.

To catch up on past episodes, you can go to Manufacturing.net, IEN.com or MBTmag.com. You can also check Security Breach out wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple, Amazon and Overcast. And if you have a cybersecurity story or topic that you’d like to have us explore on Security Breach, you can reach me at [email protected].

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