Understanding the 2024 Updates to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: December 4, 2024 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JACdIrexzI Introduction The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Version 2.0 was officially released in 2024, bringing several key updates aimed at refining and improving cybersecurity governance. In this SANS webcast, James Tarala breaks down the changes, providing a detailed comparison between CSF 1.1 […]
Tools for Simplifying Regulatory Requirements for Risk Assessment
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: September 23, 2024 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4wmagDyTF8 Introduction Regulatory compliance requirements can be overwhelming, especially when organizations need to balance security risks with business operations. In this SANS webcast, James Tarala provides practical guidance on simplifying regulatory risk assessments by leveraging efficient tools, frameworks, and automation. James Tarala […]
Rekt Casino Hack: The Critical Security Controls We Should Follow
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: March 11, 2021 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn0jxdw1e40 Introduction Cybersecurity breaches are increasingly common, and the Rekt Casino Hack serves as a cautionary tale for organizations failing to implement essential security controls. In this SANS webcast, James Tarala walks through how this breach could have been prevented, what security […]
Practical Threat Modeling Based on Community Templates
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: August 29, 2024 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLwxSOTWFTE&t=8s Introduction Threat modeling is a critical component of cybersecurity risk management, yet many organizations struggle to implement it effectively. In this SANS webcast, James Tarala discusses practical threat modeling techniques that leverage community templates to make the process more structured, scalable, […]
How to Present Cybersecurity Risk to Senior Leadership
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: July 27, 2020 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uCmvfOhR_E Introduction Effectively communicating cybersecurity risk to senior leadership and boards of directors is critical for ensuring organizations allocate resources to security initiatives. In this SANS webcast, James Tarala shares best practices for presenting cybersecurity risk in a way that resonates with […]
Elevating Your Audit Strategy: Insights from the CRF Audit Framework
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: August 29, 2024 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iS-Qx4dDaDU Introduction Cybersecurity audits are essential for ensuring organizations are effectively managing risk. In this SANS webcast, James Tarala shares insights from the Cybersecurity Risk Foundation (CRF) Audit Framework, providing actionable guidance on enhancing audit practices. Tarala emphasizes that audits should be […]
Cybersecurity Standards Scorecard: 2024 SANS Edition
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: September 17, 2024 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vc_zcNmTZI Introduction The Cybersecurity Standards Scorecard is an annual analysis of cybersecurity frameworks, comparing their effectiveness, applicability, and governance structure. James Tarala, a senior SANS instructor, presents the 2024 SANS Edition, sharing a data-driven evaluation of over 70 security frameworks to help […]
Cybersecurity Standards Scorecard: 2024 RSA Edition
Speaker: James Tarala Event: RSA Conference Date: June 10, 2024 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Lqbcf2Jpo Introduction The Cybersecurity Standards Scorecard is an annual evaluation of cybersecurity frameworks, assessing their relevance, effectiveness, and applicability. James Tarala, a senior faculty member at SANS, presents the 2024 RSA Edition, offering an in-depth comparative analysis of major cybersecurity standards […]
Cybersecurity Standards Scorecard: 2023 SANS Edition
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: September 21, 2023 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAWnnFCy40o Introduction The Cybersecurity Standards Scorecard is an annual evaluation of cybersecurity frameworks, assessing their relevance, effectiveness, and applicability. James Tarala, a senior faculty member at SANS, presents the 2023 edition, offering a data-driven comparison of cybersecurity standards to help organizations make […]
Cybersecurity Standards Scorecard: 2022 SANS Edition
Speaker: James Tarala Event: SANS Webcast Date: November 10, 2022 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADLfKTanxCM Introduction The Cybersecurity Standards Scorecard provides an annual review of leading security frameworks, assessing their effectiveness, scope, and applicability. James Tarala, a senior instructor at SANS, presents the 2022 edition, offering insights into how cybersecurity standards compare and which are most […]