Based in Austin, TX, but distributed globally, Halcyon was formed in 2021 by a team of cybersecurity industry veterans after battling the scourge of ransomware (and advanced threats) for years at some of the largest global security vendors. Comprised of leaders from Cylance (now Blackberry), Accuvant (now Optiv), and ISS X-Force (now IBM), Halcyon is focused on building products and solutions for mid-market and enterprise customers. Modern defensive cyber solutions, while impressive, have fa ...
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Last Month in Security Episode 002: Change Healthcare Attack Raises Stakes
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Welcome to our new series "Last Month in Security", where we bring you the latest insights and updates from the frontlines of cyber defense. In this episode, we delve into the key events and trends that shaped the past month in cyber security. From major data breaches to emerging threats, we provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced …
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Security Gets Serious Episode 001: Ben Carr on CISO Challenges
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Security Gets Serious," where we delve into the world of cybersecurity with industry experts. In Episode 001, our host Ben Carr, shares invaluable insights into the challenges faced by CISOs in today's digital landscape. As organizations navigate increasingly complex cyber threats, understanding the role of a CI…
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Security Gets Serious Episode 002: Ryan Permeh on AI-Driven Security
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Experts disagree as to whether AI is the game changer for humanity as promised or will spell the end of us all – it just depends on who you ask. AI/ML have been in use in security solutions for some time, and it hasn’t killed anyone yet (mostly). But are there still ethical considerations that arise when applying AI/ML in cybersecurity? Yes, becaus…
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Last Month in Security 003: Takedowns, Change Healthcare Updates and Proxy Attacks
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In this edition of the Halcyon video/podcast series Last Month in Security, host Anthony M. Freed and panelists Ben Carr and Ryan Golden are joined by Halcyon CEO John Miller to continue our examination of the recent Change Healthcare attack that crippled healthcare payment processes across the country. We also delve into recent takedowns of two of…
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Security Gets Serious Episode 003: Jon Miller on Building Security Startups
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The security market has exploded in recent years as we have seen words like hacker” and “cyber” go from being obscure terms to part of the everyday vernacular of end-users everywhere. So, what does it take to build a successful security startup? What hurdles do founders face and how do they overcome them to disrupt the market and advance the tradec…
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Last Month in Security 004: DBIR 2024 and How Vulnerability Exploits Rule
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In this edition of the Halcyon video/podcast series Last Month in Security, host Anthony M. Freed and panelists Ben Carr and Ryan Golden fly solo and dig into the impact that vulnerability exploits are having on the threat landscape. The latest Verizon DBIR is out, and the Halcyon team was excited to make our debut as contributors to the report, wh…
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Last Month in Security 005: Shady Vendor Ethics and Ransomware Targets Chokepoints
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The other week, the UK has its own Change Healthcare level attack where medical procedures were canceled at multiple London hospitals for weeks on end, and a critical emergency declared following a ransomware operation that disrupted pathology services provider Synnovis. As well, CDK Global fell prey to a ransomware attack that led to a massive dis…
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Security Gets Serious Episode 004: Richard Greenberg on AI, Ethics and Learning from Failure
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In this episode of Security Gets Serious, host Ben Carr sits down with Richard Greenberg (CISSP), President of ISSA-LA, a well-known cybersecurity leader and evangelist, former CISO, advisor and speaker. Ben and Richard dive into the buzz around how AI is being used to both enhance cybersecurity defenses and as a tool for cyber attackers, then they…
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Last Month in Security Episode 001: Healthcare in the Crosshairs
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Welcome to our new series "Last Month in Security", where we bring you the latest insights and updates from the frontlines of cyber defense. In this episode, we delve into the key events and trends that shaped the past month in cyber security. From major data breaches to emerging threats, we provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges faced …
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