In this episode, Dr. Jessica Barker and FC (Freaky Clown), founders of Cygenta, give us insight on what their business is all about and why cyber security is so important. Jessica, author of Hacked: Uncovering the Strategies and Secrets Behind Cyber-Attacks, and FC, author of How I Rob Banks and Other Such Places, are both best-selling authors, keynote speakers, and have over 200 clients that they help advance their cyber security. 

Show notes:

[2:45] Jessica and FC give us a brief background on theirselves, how they met and what lead them down a path of cyber security.

[4:30] Areas in their business that Jessica and FC specialize in.

• Jessica - focuses on the human side, looking at awareness behavior and culture.
• FC - focuses on the technical side. Penetration tests as well as specializing in physical assessments.

[5:30] When companies typically reach out to Jessica and FC for their assistance.

[6:15]  Common cyber security threats affecting businesses today.

• Social Engineering
• Ransomware
• Account Compromise

[7:20] Most companies aren't conducting a sufficient amount of training in cyber security.

• Trainings that are engaging, relavant to their professional and personal lives, as well taking a more positive approach instead of always focusing on the threats, often end up being more effective. 

[10:05] Jessica and FC give further details about the recent cyber attack on the MGM Resorts and how they could have avoided the attack. 

[14:23] More information on what Cygenta does for their clients.

[15:28] With how quickly technology is evolving, is it making it easier or more difficult for hackers to hack into businesses.

[19:38] Jessica gives us more detail on her new book, Hacked: Uncovering the Strategies and Secrets Behind Cyber-Attacks.

• Hacked: Uncovering the Strategies and Secrets Behind Cyber Attacks

[20:17] FC talks about his book, How I Rob Banks and Other Such Places.

• How I Rob Banks: And Other Such Places

[22:30] What Jessica and FC are planning for this October which is Cyber Security Awareness Month.

[24:30] How to connect further with Jessica and FC

• Fc Aka Freakyclown | speaker, hacker, author
• Home | Dr Jessica Barker
• dr jessica barker - YouTube

[25:18] Advice for anyone looking to pursue a career in cyber security or even start a business in cyber security.

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