Listen "Rob Allen (ThreatLocker) on Zero Trust, Proactive Security, and Ransomware Prevention"
Episode Synopsis
In Season 4, Episode 4 of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells sit down with Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, to dive deep into the world of Zero Trust security, proactive cybersecurity strategies, and ransomware prevention.Rob shares expert insights on:Proactive vs. Reactive cybersecurity — why a balanced security stack mattersHow Zero Trust infrastructure can stop cyber attacks before they startThreatLocker’s "Deny by Default" approach to endpoint and application controlThe importance of application definitions for effective securityWhy AI is not the silver bullet for cybersecurity defenseCommon security myths and misconceptions that put organizations at riskWhether you’re a SOC analyst, detection engineer, IT manager, or anyone interested in protecting against ransomware, this episode offers practical, real-world strategies for building a stronger cyber defense posture.Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Host Greetings 00:23 – Guest Introduction: Rob Allen from ThreatLocker 00:44 – Rob Allen's Role and Responsibilities 02:30 – Proactive vs. Reactive Cybersecurity Approaches 03:54 – Challenges in Cybersecurity Detection 05:24 – ThreatLocker’s Deny by Default Approach 09:48 – The Importance of Application Definitions 16:52 – Security Myths and Misconceptions 18:53 – AI in Cybersecurity: Hype vs. Reality 23:32 – Travel Plans and Closing Remarks🔗 Connect with Rob Allen & ThreatLocker Website: https://www.threatlocker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/threatlocker/=========================Sponsored by ThreatLocker - Free 30-day trial of ThreatLockerhttps://www.threatlocker.com/simplydefensive=========================Connect with your hosts:Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmasonWade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs=========================All the ways to connect with Simply Cyberhttps://SimplyCyber.io/Socials=========================This podcast is presented by Simply Cyber Media Group
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