Best Principal Investigators Podcasts (2024)

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Tracie Powell on investing in the future of journalism 1:11:56

6M ago1:11:56

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Tracie Powell is the founder and CEO of The Pivot Fund, a venture philanthropy organization dedicated to investing $500 million into independent BIPOC-led community news. Earlier this month, Tracie’s organization invested $150,000 into the Baltimore Beat, a black-owned and woman-lead alternative newspaper. The investment comes after The Pivot Fund …

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Micha Green of the Washington Informer left theater for journalism 53:08

6M ago53:08

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Micha Green is the managing editor of The Washington Informer, one of the country’s top Black newspapers. Micha shares her journey from theater to journalism while highlighting the significance of the Black press in her career development. She also weighs in on the state of the industry. Follow Micha on X @MichaPGreen. Interested in being on the sh…

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Did the media do a good job? Claudine Gay, Fani Willis and more 48:25

6M ago48:25

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We’re back from hiatus. We talk about the importance of Black representation in journalism and evaluate how the media fared covering the Claudine Gay debacle, Fulton County District Attorney Fannie Willis, the appointment of Raheem Morris as the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, and layoffs in journalism. Interested in being on the show? Email bla…

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Ep. 43: Running regulatory and clinical operations in an AI world 41:27

11M ago41:27

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Artificially intelligent tools are revolutionizing nearly every stage of the drug discovery process, offering substantial potential to reshape the speed and economics of the industry. As the drug discovery and preclinical stages speed up and potentially produce more drugs to test in the clinical trial phase, how do clinical researchers prepare and …

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Pulitzer Prize winner Corey G. Johnson on the need for more Black investigative reporting 1:31:09

12M ago1:31:09

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Corey Johnson is an investigative reporter for ProPublica and a Pulitzer Prize winner for a series of stories on lead for the Tampa Bay Times. Corey is also a co-founder of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting. In this episode, he shares his unorthodox journey into journalism, from his early days in Atlanta to his first opportunity …

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Ep. 42: Creating drugs at the speed of AI 27:39

12M ago27:39

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most discussed technologies across all industries. Life science professionals working in the pharmaceutical industry strive to improve people’s lives tackling incredibly complex diseases. Drug development is often perceived as slow. As the pharma industry looks to improve the drug development process AI pr…

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Donnell Suggs on how he took the initiative to find opportunities in journalism 1:03:46

1y ago1:03:46

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In this episode, we’re doing something different by telling our own stories. We’re going to begin with Donnell Suggs. He’s the Editor-in-Chief of The Atlanta Voice and a reporter for The Gainesville Times. He walks us through his career journey, including his start as a music and sports writer in New York, how he ended up in Atlanta, and his role l…

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Ep. 41: CancerX: Reducing incidence, burden, and disparities in cancer care 50:11

1y ago50:11

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Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020. President Biden has reignited the Cancer Moonshot initiative and set a new national goal: “if we work together, we can cut the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years and improve the experience of people and their families living wit…

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Nicole Carr on becoming an investigative reporter and why the job title matters 1:04:13

1y ago1:04:13

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Nicole Carr is an Atlanta-based investigative reporter for ProPublica and an adjunct professor at Morehouse College. Nicole talks with us about money, how she created opportunities for herself, the pathway to becoming an investigative journalist, her forthcoming book, and she offers some advice for young journalists. We also discuss her story, "Whi…

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Caron LeNoir advocates for women veterans in journalism and beyond 1:01:23

1y ago1:01:23

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Caron LeNoir is a journalist, podcaster, voice-over artist, and photographer who advocates for women veterans’ issues and mental health support. Caron is a member of the Military Veterans in Journalism speakers’ bureau, which advocates for more nuanced coverage of disabled veterans. She also regularly discusses how to report on women veterans, vete…

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Michael Butler transitions seamlessly from music and tech to real estate reporting 1:20:07

1y ago1:20:07

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Michael Butler is a real estate reporter for the Miami Herald with a deep history as a freelance tech, music, and features writer. Michael tells us how his versatility helped him transition from tech writing to real estate reporting, how he went from freelance writing to a role at the Herald, and about his move from Philadelphia to Miami. Follow Mi…

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Deadspin’s Carron J. Phillips on sports and culture, plus his coverage of Deion Sanders and Rachel Nichols 2:07:33

1y ago2:07:33

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Deadspin editor and senior writer Carron J. Phillips is known for his spicey columns and sharp takes on Twitter. But too little is known about how he came up as a journalist, including his days as a prep sports writer, as an editorial columnist, and ground-breaking role with the New York Daily News. Carron discusses his struggles to land his first …

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Khari Thompson on covering Boston sports, Deion Sanders, and more 41:21

1y ago41:21

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Khari Thompson is a general assignment sports reporter for Boston.com — the same job Zuri once held for four and a half years. We talk about his experience covering the Patriots and Celtics, his run-ins with Deion Sanders, James Wiseman, and Penny Hardaway, and get his advice for aspiring sports journalists. Follow Khari on Twitter @_KhariThompson.…

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Ep. 40: CancerX: Breaking down the barriers to digital innovation use in oncology 30:52

1y ago30:52

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The US cancer death rate has fallen by 33% since 1991 with an estimated 3.8 million deaths averted. This is attributed to “good progress” improvements in cancer treatment, decreases in smoking, and increases in early detection. A recent rise in advanced cancer cases reported is believed to be an outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic which delayed screen…

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Vashti Hurt went from private banking to launching a sports media startup 52:06

1y ago52:06

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Follow your passion! Vashti Hurt never wanted to be a banker. She wanted to cover sports. Now, she is the founder and editor-in-chief of Carolina Blitz, a sports media site based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that covers the Panthers and college basketball. So how did she go from banking to sports media? We discuss her career transition, how she ha…

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Nicki Mayo of Black Women Unmuted gets real on activism in journalism 1:07:10

1y ago1:07:10

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Nicki Mayo is the Editor-at-large for Black Women Unmuted, a digital publication that focuses on the power of Black women in U.S. politics. In the second episode of Black Journalists on Journalism, she walks us through her career as a reporter and editor, including stints in broadcast TV and radio, and her new venture at Black Women Unmuted. We dis…

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How Philly native Keith Pompey got the Sixers beat 50:37

1+ y ago50:37

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Keith Pompey was born and raised in Philly, and he’s been watching the Sixers his whole life. But it took him a long time to get an opportunity to cover his hometown team. In the first episode of Black Journalists on Journalism, Keith tells the story of how he became the 76ers beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, weighs in on the state of spo…

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Ep. 39: Recruiting and retaining experienced principal investigators 39:55

1+ y ago39:55

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The success or failure of clinical trials is dependent in large part on the engagement of the principal investigator (PI). PIs play an important role in trial selection, site activation, and study execution. This includes but is not limited to, the development and implementation of a strategy to maximize enrollment, optimize data quality, and ensur…

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Ep. 38: Psychological aspects of clinical trials 32:13

1+ y ago32:13

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Researchers use controls to help them understand what effect a new therapy or drug might have on a particular condition. Clinical research practice favors placebo controls over usual-care controls. Sometimes a person can have a response, positive or negative, to the placebo control. These responses are known as the "placebo effect and nocebo effect…

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Insider Threats and Social Engineering Tactics by Counterintelligence Institute’s Peter Warmka 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

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In Episode 90 of TheCyber5, we are joined by Peter Warmka, founder of the Counterintelligence Institute. Warmka is a retired senior intelligence officer with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) where he specialized in clandestine HUMINT (human intelligence) collection. With 20+ years of breaching security overseas for a living, Warmka now te…

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Ep. 37: Digital transformation: empowering or encumbering for research sites? 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

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Clinical research professionals across all types of research organizations often struggled with implementing process improvements and the adoption of digital tools. When external factors (such as pandemic disruptions) force transformational process changes, the adoption of digital tools follows. At that point, the value of the new solutions suddenl…

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The Top Nisos Investigations Of the Last Seven Years with Nisos Research Principal Vincas Ciziunas 27:27

1+ y ago27:27

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In Episode 89 of TheCyber5, we are joined by Nisos Research Principal, Vincas Ciziunas. It was 7 years ago, at a restaurant in Ashburn, Virginia, when Nisos’ co-founders Justin Zeefe and Landon Winkelvoss met Vincas. At the time, Vincas was working as a contractor for the US government but was considering a pivot into the private sector. It was Vin…

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Ep. 36: Digital predictions for clinical research in 2023 33:31

1+ y ago33:31

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Clinical research can make all the difference when it comes to saving people’s lives or improving their quality of life. In this episode, Mathias Eichler-Mertens, Managing Director of Accenture Life Sciences R&D Europe, and Henry McNamara SVP and GM of Oracle Health Sciences, will discuss what can be done to boost innovation and productivity in the…

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The Vital Role of Customer Success in Intel Programs with Senior Director of Nisos Brandon Kappus 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

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In Episode 88 of TheCyber5, we are joined by Nisos Senior Director for Customer Success, Brandon Kappus. Here are five topics we discuss in this episode: Intelligence Playbooks Start with Education to the Customer Playbooks should include three major steps. The first step is education on how intelligence is going to be consumed and not be nonstop n…

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Identifying When Attribution of Threat Actors Matters and How to Track the Outcomes with Senior Information Security Leader Charles Garzoni 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

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In Episode 87 of TheCyber5, we are joined by senior information security leader Charles Garzoni. Here are five topics we discuss in this episode: Defining When Attribution is Relevant and Necessary Many corporations are not overly concerned with attribution against cyber adversaries, they just want to get back to business operations. However, if so…

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Ep. 35: Converting to a patient-centric care model 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

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The digital health ecosystem has helped create an infrastructure that supports the transformation of the organization-centered care model into a patient-centered care model. Various reports highlight the staggering investments and the market growth in digital health technologies supporting this change. In this episode of the Latest Dose, Naomi Frie…

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Properly Defining a Threat Management Department within Enterprise with Senior Manager of Nvidia Chris Cottrell 37:17

1+ y ago37:17

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In Episode 86 of TheCyber5, we are joined by Senior Manager of Threat Management for Nvidia Chris Cottrell. Here are six topics we discuss in this episode: What is a threat management department within enterprise security? Threat management departments are usually formed when security teams become mature and have table stakes functions within threa…

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Ep. 34: Unmasking safety signals 42:36

1+ y ago42:36

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Monitoring safety of biological products, drugs, and devices in healthcare is a priority for inventors, prescribers, regulatory authorities and of course patients. Safety data are collected and analyzed throughout product development and assessed prior to approval for commercial use. In this episode, Dr. Joseph (Joe) Tonning medical and pharmaceuti…

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Operational Resiliency Framework Pertaining to Supply Chains by Foundation for Defense of Democracies George Shea 18:44

2y ago18:44

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In Episode 85 of TheCyber5, we are joined by Chief Technologist of Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab for the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) Dr. George Shea. Here are four topics we discuss in this episode: What is the Operational Resiliency Framework (ORF)? The Operational Resiliency Framework (ORF) is a framework that is intended to…

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Integrating Attack Simulation with Intelligence to Provide Actionable Outcomes with CrossCountry Consulting 39:21

2y ago39:21

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In Episode 84 of TheCyber5, we are joined by members of the CrossCountry Consulting team: Brian Chamberlain, Offensive R&D Lead, Eric Eames, Associate Director, and Gary Barnabo, Director, Cyber and Privacy. Here are five topics we discuss in this episode: Adversary Emulation vs. Simulation and Use of Threat Intelligence Replaying attacks from adve…

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Ep. 33: A leap forward in safety 37:53

2y ago37:53

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"First, do no harm" is a popular saying amongst those involved in the healthcare, medicine, or bioethics field, and is a basic principle taught in health-related courses. To faithfully follow this principle, a health professional should help their patients by recommending tests or treatments for which the potential benefits outweigh the risks of ha…

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Ep. 32: Expanding our knowledge by embracing real-world evidence 44:29

2y ago44:29

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On receiving news of a health concern there is an immediate thirst for knowledge to understand the condition, the care, and treatment options available. As a healthcare professional assesses the health status of a person, it may be decided that prescribing a therapeutic drug is the best course of action. These treatments are assigned systematically…

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Data Governance and Threat Intelligence Converge with Egnyte’s Chief Governance Officer Jeff Sizemore 26:25

2y ago26:25

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Topic: Title: Data Governance and Threat Intelligence Converge In Episode 83 of TheCyber5, we are joined by our guest, Egnyte’s Chief Governance Officer, Jeff Sizemore. We discuss the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and the impact on Department of Defense (DOD) contractors to mature their cybersecurity hygiene in order to compete …

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Episode 48 - Advice For Physicians Considering the Principal Investigator Career Path 14:10

2y ago14:10

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Are you looking to take your medical career in a new direction? Physicians looking to leave behind long hours leading to burnout are considering careers as principal investigators. Janet Zornek, Medix Life Sciences Recruitment Lead, is dedicated to connecting physicians to opportunities in clinical research. She shares why PIs are in high demand an…

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Driving Diversity in Cyber Security and Intelligence with BGH Security CEO Tennisha Martin 18:11

2y ago18:11

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In episode 82 of The Cyber5, we are joined by guest moderator and senior intelligence analyst for Nisos, Valerie G., and CEO of BGH Security, Tennisha Martin. In this episode, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of promoting and enabling diversity and inclusion in cyber security. Key Takeaways: Showing Impact for Diversity and Inclusion (D&…

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Leveraging Open Source Intelligence in Insider Threat Programs with Vaillance Group CEO, Shawnee Delaney 24:51

2y ago24:51

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In episode 81 of The Cyber5, we are joined by the Head of Insider Threat at Uber and CEO of Vaillance Group, Shawnee Delaney. In this episode, we provide an overview of different functions within an insider threat program. We also discuss the support open source intelligence provides to such programs and how to change company culture to care about …

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Ep. 31: Advancing patient informed consent 36:56

2y ago36:56

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Patients are the most important constituent in clinical development and provide the necessary information to assess the safety and efficacy of new medicines. Participation in clinical research requires informed consent. The importance of informed consent cannot be overstated – participants must completely understand all that is involved in a clinic…

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Episode 47 - How to Navigate the Medical Assistant Job Search 18:31

2y ago18:31

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Medical Assistants are in high demand! Medix Regional Recruitment Director, Theron Mekelburg shares insight on the employment landscape for MAs and tips for career advancement in the field.By Impact Podcast by Medix

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Ep. 30: Collaborating to scale the use of health sensor data 41:19

2y ago41:19

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Access to relevant and trustworthy data to make accurate and timely healthcare decisions is critical. Cohesive industry collaboration is key to removing barriers to data access and increasing adoption of sensors in health science. In this episode, Jennifer Goldsack, Chief Executive Officer of non-profit Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) discusses a m…

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The DISARM Framework Helps Bring Focus to the Disinformation Problem with Executive Director of the DISARM Foundation Jon Brewer 24:18

2y ago24:18

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In episode 80 of The Cyber5, we are joined by Executive Director of the DISARM Foundation, Jon Brewer. We discuss the mission of the DISARM Framework, which is a common framework for combating disinformation. Much like how the MITRE ATT&CK framework is used for combating cyber attacks, the DISARM framework is used to identify what Jon calls “cognit…

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The Persistent Problem of Spear Phishing with Senior Security Practitioner Garrett Gross 28:28

2y ago28:28

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In episode 79 of The Cyber5, we are joined by senior security practitioner, Garrett Gross. We discuss the age old problem of spear phishing and why enterprises still struggle to fix this problem. We talk about the critical processes and technologies necessary to defend against spear phishing, including robust training programs and endpoint detectio…

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Digital Transformation and Threat Intelligence Use in the US Public Sector with Former Booz Allen Hamilton Manager Gaurang Shah 31:14

2y ago31:14

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In episode 78 of The Cyber5, we are joined by our guest, Gaurang Shah, former senior lead technology manager at Booz Allen Hamilton. We talk about the challenges of digital transformation and cybersecurity in the US federal government. We discuss solutions for bringing innovative technology and bespoke services into the federal space and how to sho…

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Moving a Security Team Beyond IOCs and Positioning for Stronger Outcomes with Senior Manager of Deloitte Eric Lekus 22:41

2y ago22:41

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In episode 77 of The Cyber5, we are joined by our guest, Eric Lekus, Senior Manager for Threat Intelligence at Deloitte. Eric delivers for Deloitte’s internal security team and is not a client-facing consultant. We talk about how to evolve cyber threat intelligence in a SOC environment, beyond basic indicators of compromise (IOC) integration. We di…

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Topic: Elevating Private Sector Intelligence through Professionalization with Harvard University's Maria Robson 21:20

2y ago21:20

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In episode 76 of The Cyber5, guest moderator and Nisos Director for Product Marketing, Stephen Helm, is joined by our guest, Dr. Maria Robson, the Program Coordinator for the Intelligence Project of the Belfer Center at Harvard University's Kennedy School. We discuss the evolution of intelligence roles in enterprise and the ultimate path for intell…

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Ep. 29: Debunking the myths of clinical trials; leveraging the realities 38:02

2y ago38:02

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Clinical research is the study of health and illness in people. It’s about putting people – the participants and volunteers – at the center of finding out if a new treatment is safe and effective. What clinical research and clinical research participation means is often discussed and frequently shared. In this episode, Ken Getz, Executive Director …

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Open Source Intelligence's Role in the National Security and the Broader Public Sector with Grist Mill Exchange's Kristin Wood 31:41

2y ago31:41

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In episode 75 of The Cyber5, we are joined by Grist Mill Exchange CEO, Kristin Wood. We discuss open source intelligence (OSINT) use in the U.S. public sector, not only with national security but also with the emergency response sectors. We talk about how open source intelligence has evolved in the last ten years and talk about how adversaries use …

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Evolving the Physical Security and the GSOC with Open Source Intelligence Collection and Analysis with Director of GSOC Operations for the NFL Robert Gummer 38:51

2y ago38:51

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In episode 74 of The Cyber5, we are joined by Robert Gummer, the Director of the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) for the National Football League (NFL). First, we talk about how to expand the mission of a global security operations center (GSOC) using open source intelligence. We talk about the role of vendors in the GSOC ecosystem and how…

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Threat Intelligence Usage in API Security and DevSecOps with Snap Finance Chief Security Officer Upendra Mardikar 34:05

2y ago34:05

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In episode 73 of The Cyber5, we are joined by Snap Finance Chief Security Officer Upendra Mardikar. We discuss how threat intelligence is used in application programming interface (API) security and development security operations (devsecops). Any organization building an application has data or user-generated content as the primary product. Once c…

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Integrating Threat Intelligence into an Application Security and Fraud Program with DoorDash’s Patrick Mathieu 28:16

2y ago28:16

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In episode 72 of The Cyber5, we are joined by DoorDash Application Security Manager, Patrick Mathieu. We talk about threat intelligence's role within applications security programs, particularly programs focusing on fraud. We discuss the importance of prioritization between what could happen, as often seen in penetration testing, and what is happen…

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Ep. 28: Celebrating clinical trial volunteers 26:05

2y ago26:05

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International Clinical Trials Day, celebrated each year on May 20th, commemorates the day that James Lind began the first randomized clinical trial in 1747. It also provides an opportunity to recognize and thank everyone involved in clinical research. In this episode, Bruce Hellman, Co-founder and Chief Patient Officer at uMotif offers a practical …

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