Enterprise Incident Response & Crisis Management with Combat Veteran, Ricoh Danielson In this exclusive interview, we speak with Ricoh Danielson, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan turned cybersecurity expert. Topics in This Interview (breakdown with timestamps below) How businesses can prepare for and respond to cyberattacks Best practices for personal security to safeguard your digital identity Safety measures after disasters and crisis management tips The rise of AI-driven ransomware and its impact on businesses Ricoh's military experiences and how they shaped his approach to cybersecurity Why Watch This Video? Learn from Ricoh's expertise as a digital forensics powerhouse with experience handling high-profile hacks. Discover practical strategies to protect your business from ransomware and other cyber threats. Gain insights into effective communication during a breach or disaster.   About Ricoh Danielson: Ricoh is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran with over 9 deployments across Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa. As the founder of Fortitude Tech LLC and 1st Responder, he has worked on high-stakes cases involving hospitals, corporations, and state governments. Recently featured on NTD News discussing cyberattacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, Ricoh is also an author and sought-after speaker in the cybersecurity space.   Chapters: 0:00 Intro to Ricoh Danielson: Ricoh shares his journey from military service to becoming a leader in digital forensics and cybersecurity. Learn how his combat experience shaped his approach to crisis management.  2:15 How Businesses Can Prepare for Cyberattacks: Practical steps to defend against ransomware, phishing, and other threats using identity access management (IAM) and conditional access policies.  5:30 Personal Security Tips: Actionable advice on protecting your digital identity, recognizing phishing scams, and avoiding psychological tactics used by hackers. 9:45 Crisis Management After Disasters: Insights into preparing for grid failures or natural disasters with go bags, alternative communication plans, and safety strategies. 13:20 AI-Driven Ransomware Explained: A deep dive into polymorphic ransomware powered by AI—how it works and why businesses must stay ahead of these advanced threats. 17:00 Lessons from Military Service Applied to Cybersecurity: How Ricoh's military background prepared him to handle chaotic situations like ransomware attacks on hospitals and global corporations. 20:00 The Role of CISOs and Board Communication: Challenges CISOs face when communicating risks to boards, securing equity in companies, and leveraging D&O insurance for protection. 24:00 How to Break Into Cybersecurity: Advice for aspiring professionals on certifications like Network+ and Security+, as well as opportunities in governance, risk, compliance (GRC), IAM, and privilege access management (PAM). 28:00 Quick Wins for Improving Cybersecurity Posture: Simple strategies like enabling conditional access policies in Microsoft 365 environments or conducting Business Email Compromise (BEC) assessments. 31:00 Crisis Management & Incident Response Strategies: The importance of alternative communication plans during crises—Ricoh shares exercises involving burner phones and laptops for CEOs. 34:00 Preparing for Grid Failures & Disaster: Tips on securing six months' worth of food/water supplies, understanding ham radios for communication, and ensuring family safety during emergencies. 37:00 Cybersecurity Books by Ricoh Danielson - Ricoh introduces his books, including No-Nonsense Cybersecurity (https://a.co/d/43Myc13) for practical advice, FM Field Manual (https://a.co/d/14qOL5K)as an art-focused coffee table book on cybersecurity, and Tactical Manual (https://a.co/d/iGfOBS6), a highly technical guide with step-by-step instructions. Subscribe for more interviews like this! Comment below what you found interesting in the podcast.   🔗 Follow Ricoh Danielson on Instagram @Ricoh_Danielson or LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ricoh-danielson-736a0715  🔗 Learn more about Ricoh on his website: www.ricohd.us  🔗Breakfast with a CISO on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@dricoh22/videos 🔗 Find the host, Joe Erle, at: www.linkedin.com/in/joeerle @itscyberjoe on instagram and tiktok Get the 14 steps to protecting your data PDF here: www.c3insurance.com/cyber Or you can email Joe at [email protected] for speaking inquiries or cyber insurance quotes. If you need cloud security solutions... our absent host, Mike Dowdy, can be found here: linkedin.com/in/mikedowdy Cybersecurity #IncidentResponse #DigitalForensics #BusinessSecurity #AIThreats #RansomwareResponse #CISORoleInsights #AIThreatMitigation #DigitalForensicsExpertise #IncidentResponseStrategies #CybersecurityLeadership #MilitaryToCybersecurity #CrisisManagementTips #ProtectYourBusinessOnline #AdvancedCyberThreats

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