No Password Required Podcast Episode 48 — Roman Sannikov

03/26/24 • 65 min

Summary

Roman Sanikov, is the president of Constellation Cyber and specializes in cyber threat intelligence. In this episode, Roman discusses the importance of collaboration and transparency in the cybersecurity industry, particularly in combating ransomware attacks. He also emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to cybersecurity, involving education and empowerment for both employees and consumers. In this episode, Roman Reinhart shares his experiences as an undercover agent in the cybercrime world. He discusses maintaining a persona, dealing with forum behavior, and memorable arrests. He also emphasizes the importance of redemption and second chances. Roman also talks about his involvement with Helpster USA, an organization dedicated to providing life-saving treatment to young people in developing economies. He shares his hobbies of mushrooming and highlights the satisfying moments at work. Finally, he reflects on the cultural differences he experienced after moving overseas.

Takeaways

Pig butchering schemes are a significant cause of financial losses globally, and it is important to approach the topic with compassion and nuance.
Many scammers involved in these schemes are forced into this life against their will, either through human trafficking or being lured into it with false promises.
Collaboration and transparency are crucial in the cybersecurity industry to effectively combat ransomware attacks and mitigate their secondary and tertiary impacts.
A holistic approach to cybersecurity, involving education and empowerment for employees and consumers, is necessary to create a more secure environment. Maintaining a persona in the cybercrime world requires careful observation and adaptation.
Memorable arrests can lead to redemption and second chances for individuals involved in cybercrime.
Helpster USA provides life-saving treatment to young people in developing economies.
Mushrooming is a rewarding hobby that allows for outdoor exploration and collection.
Satisfying moments at work include helping clients have eureka moments and making positive changes.
Cultural differences, such as politeness, can take time to understand and adapt to.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pig Butchering Schemes (opening conversation)

02:18 Online Scams and Exploitation

03:41 Forced Labor and Human Trafficking

04:41 Approaching Scams with Compassion

05:39 Guest Introduction: Roman Sanikov

07:01 Roman's Role at Constellation Cyber

08:22 Promoting Transparency in Ransomware Incidents

10:17 Mitigating Secondary and Tertiary Impacts of Ransomware Attacks

11:14 The Ripple Effect of Ransomware Attacks

13:10 The Importance of Collaboration in Cybersecurity

14:58 Roman's Career Path and Background

19:34 Educating and Empowering Employees and Consumers

21:28 Avoiding Victim-Blaming in Cybersecurity

24:16 The Need for Collaboration and Transparency in the Industry

25:10 Balancing Non-Traditional Pursuits with College

26:37 Undercover Work and Building Relationships

33:07 Maintaining a Persona

36:25 Dealing with Forum Behavior

38:18 Memorable Arrests

41:25 Redemption and Second Chances

45:13 Helpster USA

48:16 Eccentricities of NHL Players

50:56 Life's Unexpected Moments

56:19 The Joy of Mushrooming

58:43 Satisfying Moments at Work

01:01:04 Learning Politeness in America

Summary

Takeaways

Pig butchering schemes are a significant cause of financial losses globally, and it is important to approach the topic with compassion and nuance.
Many scammers involved in these schemes are forced into this life against their will, either through human trafficking or being lured into it with false promises.
Collaboration and transparency are crucial in the cybersecurity industry to effectively combat ransomware attacks and mitigate their secondary and tertiary impacts.
A holistic approach to cybersecurity, involving education and empowerment for employees and consumers, is necessary to create a more secure environment. Maintaining a persona in the cybercrime world requires careful observation and adaptation.
Memorable arrests can lead to redemption and second chances for individuals involved in cybercrime.
Helpster USA provides life-saving treatment to young people in developing economies.
Mushrooming is a rewarding hobby that allows for outdoor exploration and collection.
Satisfying moments at work include helping clients have eureka moments and making positive changes.
Cultural differences, such as politeness, can take time to understand and adapt to.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pig Butchering Schemes (opening conversation)

02:18 Online Scams and Exploitation

03:41 Forced Labor and Human Trafficking

04:41 Approaching Scams with Compassion

05:39 Guest Introduction: Roman Sanikov

07:01 Roman's Role at Constellation Cyber

08:22 Promoting Transparency in Ransomware Incidents

10:17 Mitigating Secondary and Tertiary Impacts of Ransomware Attacks

11:14 The Ripple Effect of Ransomware Attacks

13:10 The Importance of Collaboration in Cybersecurity

14:58 Roman's Career Path and Background

19:34 Educating and Empowering Employees and Consumers

21:28 Avoiding Victim-Blaming in Cybersecurity

24:16 The Need for Collaboration and Transparency in the Industry

25:10 Balancing Non-Traditional Pursuits with College

26:37 Undercover Work and Building Relationships

33:07 Maintaining a Persona

36:25 Dealing with Forum Behavior

38:18 Memorable Arrests

41:25 Redemption and Second Chances

45:13 Helpster USA

48:16 Eccentricities of NHL Players

50:56 Life's Unexpected Moments

56:19 The Joy of Mushrooming

58:43 Satisfying Moments at Work

01:01:04 Learning Politeness in America

Previous Episode

No Password Required Podcast Episode 47 — Jo Anna Parker Martin

Summary

In this episode, Jo Anna joins Carlton Fields P.A. Jack Clabby and KnowBe4’s VP of Remote Publishing Teams Kayley Melton to tell the story of how her career has changed since starting at Rice University 17 years ago. From her early days as a receptionist at a hair salon to her current role as a security analyst, Jo Anna shares her journey in the cyber world and her fascination with artificial intelligence, stemming from her compliance-related responsibilities. Emphasizing a realism-based view on AI, she passionately advocates for a comprehensive understanding of AI, emphasizing that it’s neither inherently good nor bad.

Takeaways

Stolen recordings from popular artists can sell for high prices on the black market.
Cyber criminals are involved in various illegal activities, including stealing cryptocurrency and trading stolen, unreleased rap recordings.
Law enforcement plays a crucial role in investigating and apprehending cyber criminals, and these crimes can have real-life consequences.
The intersection of cybersecurity and AI presents challenges in assessing the risks associated with AI technologies.
Community outreach and education are important in promoting cybersecurity awareness and encouraging more people to pursue careers in the field.

Chapters

00:00 Stolen Recordings and Cyber Criminals

01:29 Arrest of a Florida Man and Stolen Rap Recordings

02:27 The Allegations and Nicknames

03:26 The Connection Between Cyber Crime and Rap Music

04:23 Real-Life Consequences of Cybersecurity Crimes

05:52 The Role of Law Enforcement in Cybersecurity Crimes

06:50 Introduction of Guest Joanna Parker-Martin

07:18 Joanna's Role at Rice University

08:15 Protecting Data at Rice University

09:08 Joanna's Journey into Cybersecurity

10:04 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Career Paths

18:14 Joanna's Interest in Artificial Intelligence

19:22 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and AI

20:46 The Challenges of Assessing AI Risk

21:13 The Inevitability of AI

22:37 The Risks of Facial Recognition Technology

27:26 Joanna's Involvement with WiCys

29:48 Community Outreach and Cybersecurity Education

30:10 Misconceptions About Cybersecurity Professionals

32:32 The Lifestyle Polygraph

43:35 Joanna's Preference for Sponge Cake in Strawberry Shortcake

Next Episode

No Password Required Podcast Episode 49 — Tamiko Fletcher LIVE from Sunshine Cyber Con

Summary

In this episode of the No Password Required podcast, host Jack Clabby and co-host Kayley Melton interview Tamiko Fletcher, the CISO at Kennedy Space Center. Tamiko shares her journey from a small town in South Carolina to working at NASA and discusses her role as a CISO. She emphasizes the importance of mentorship, outreach, and diversity in the cybersecurity field. Tamiko also talks about the unique challenges of cybersecurity at NASA, such as patching during launches and balancing innovation with security.

She emphasizes the need to know and learn about individuals' strengths, interests, and motivations in order to effectively place them on teams and utilize their skills. Tamiko also shares her experiences working at NASA and the changes she has witnessed over the years, including the evolution of IT and the increasing diversity at the Kennedy Space Center. She highlights the excitement and pride she feels when witnessing a launch and the impact of NASA's work on the world.

Keywords

NASA, cybersecurity, CISO, career trajectory, mentorship, outreach, diversity, patching, innovation, security, NASA, Kennedy Space Center, cybersecurity, teamwork, understanding people, IT evolution, diversity, launches, personal experiences, imposter syndrome, work-life balance, advocating for oneself, UFOs

Takeaways

Tamiko Fletcher shares her journey from a small town in South Carolina to working at NASA as the CISO at Kennedy Space Center.
She highlights the importance of mentorship, outreach, and diversity in the cybersecurity field.
Tamiko discusses the unique challenges of cybersecurity at NASA, such as patching during launches and balancing innovation with security.
She emphasizes the need for flexibility and adaptability in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. Understanding and valuing people is crucial in the workplace, as it allows for effective team placement and utilization of individual skills.
The evolution of IT and the increasing diversity at NASA's Kennedy Space Center have been significant changes over the years.
Witnessing a launch at NASA is an exciting and prideful experience, reminding employees of the impact of their work.
Advocating for oneself and setting boundaries is important for maintaining work-life balance and overall well-being.

Sound Bites

"I'm from a small town called Manning, South Carolina. If you look it up on the map, it's near Travel America. It's probably the best thing we got going for it, honestly."
"Success stories like yours are common at NASA. And it's also based on one's definition of success, right? So everyone has their own definition of what success is for them."
"I try to actually know and learn people... because I want to understand what makes them tick so I know where to place them on a team."
"We are human first and then we are who our job is. And I want to be able to utilize that person, that whole person, what makes them happy, what makes them excited to come in every day."
"I have a vast variety of folks on the team who help get cyber done."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Welcome to the Podcast

08:00 Education and Career Trajectory

25:48 Challenges and Innovations in Cybersecurity at NASA

34:4 8Building a Team and Emphasizing Diversity

41:30 The Diversity of the Cyber Team at NASA

54:25 Instilling Values in Teams to Change the Work Environment