Embark on a journey into the heart of cybersecurity with Russ Sherman, the tech wizard behind VISO TRUST, and discover how their AI-driven platform is flipping the script on third-party cyber risk management. We chat about how VISO TRUST is changing the game by cutting down the lengthy due diligence process to just days, making it a breeze for companies to assess and manage the risks of sharing sensitive data. Grab your favorite brew and listen in as we break down the complexities of cybersecurity maturity, and how VISO TRUST simplifies the process with a tool that's as refreshing as our beverage choices for the episode.Sip on insights from our story about the inception of VISO TRUST, where Russ and his co-founder Paul combined their cybersecurity smarts to harness the power of technologies like Large Language Models (LLM) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation. These innovations aren't just fancy jargon; they're the backbone of VISO TRUSTs ability to predict and substantiate security controls, weaving together procurement and IT detection tools with finesse. And if you thought that was all, wait until we reveal how their partnership with Netskope is taking vendor management to new heights post-setup.Finally, we swap tech talk for tales from in-person industry events like RSA and Black Hat, spilling the beans on quirky marketing stunts and the thrill of networking. The episode closes with a nod to the lighter side of life, from hockey rivalries to our unique beer picks, proving that even in the world of tech, there's always room for a little fun. Tune in for this episode of Beers & Bytes where we blend serious tech discussions with a dash of casual banter you won't want to miss.Hosts:Fortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comBeers & Bytes Web - https://beersandbytespodcast.comBeers & Bytes Official Links - https://linktr.ee/beersandbytesGuest:VISO TRUST - https://visotrust.comDrinks from this episode:Golden Ginger Beer - https://www.rockymountainsoda.com Nordic Broom - https://www.elderpine.comSchnuggleZ Hazy DDH IPA - https://www.818brewing.comSupport the showSupport the Show.

We promise a roller coaster of a ride as we invite the IT industry stalwart, Scott Moore, for an exhilarating exchange of talk and thoughts. Kick back, grab a drink, and join us as we jump from the world of non-alcoholic beers to the unending expanse of IT, exploring Scott's impressive 30-year journey! Sharing his unique Guinness and Samuel Adams concoction, Scott sets the stage for a fascinating voyage through his career - right from performance and load testing to his experiences with Deloitte. Be prepared to take on some industry truths, as he shares his insights on the ever-changing security landscape and the rise of SRE roles. Fasten your seat belts as we then catapult into the world of cybersecurity, shedding light on the challenges that plague the industry. From disorganized processes to the need for scalability and training, and the frequent ego clashes, we cover it all. We also spotlight the SANS Technology Institute as a top resource for cybersecurity education and certifications. But hold on, the journey isn't over yet! We switch gears and bring you the mellifluous world of 80s heavy metal, bantering about our favorite bands and discussing the technicalities of audio production. Wrapping up our exhilarating ride, we land into a light-hearted conversation about the impact of drinking after donating blood and maintaining a healthy diet. Scott's personal anecdote adds a touch of humor and relatability to our discussion. This episode truly brings you a mixed bag - an enticing blend of IT, beers, 80s metal, and even salad! So, hit play and join us as we traverse through an array of subjects, each equally enthralling and filled with insights. Trust us; this is an episode you wouldn't want to miss!Hosts:Fortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comBeers & Bytes Web - https://beersandbytespodcast.comBeers & Bytes Official Links - https://linktr.ee/beersandbytesBeers from this episode:Guinness 0 - https://www.guinness.com/en/beers/guinness-zeroSamul Adams Just the Haze - https://www.samueladams.com/our-beers/originals/non-alcoholic/just-the-hazeVasen Norse Double IPA - https://www.vasenbrewing.com/Laganitus Tiki Fusion Zombie - https://lagunitas.com/beer/tiki-fusion-zombie/Support the Show.

We kicked off season 3 of Beers & Bytes with Paul Valente of VISO Trust. VISO TRUST’s AI-powered third-party risk management (TPRM) platform leverages a collection of industry leading proprietary, patented artificial intelligence services called Artifact Intelligence – which discovers, classifies, and assesses relevant control information in source artifacts that third parties already have. VISO TRUST empowers organizations to assess and mitigate third-party risks with unparalleled precision and efficiency. Founded by CEO Paul Valente and CTO Russell Sherman, VISO TRUST leads the revolution in TPRM. Its innovative features and unparalleled reduction in third-party security risk position VISO TRUST at the forefront of cybersecurity practices.More Information on VISO TRUST:www.visotrust.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ThreeOddGuysBrewing/https://www.instagram.com/threeoddguysbrewing/Beverages in this episode:Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Golden - https://athleticbrewing.com/collections/beer/products/upside-dawnVasen Brewing Company Feasta - https://www.vasenbrewing.com/collections/beer/products/feastaGoose Island Beer Co. Neon Beer Hug - https://www.gooseisland.com/beers/beer-hug/neon-beer-hugHosts:Fortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comBeers & Bytes Web - https://beersandbytespodcast.comBeers & Bytes Official Links - https://linktr.ee/beersandbytesSupport the Show.

"We can brew our own beer!"  We were delighted to join Daryl Richardson, and Phillip Deems of Three Odd Guys Brewing in the Beers & Bytes virtual studio to toss back a few while we regale in stories of the inception and evolution of Three Odd Guys Brewing. Sparked by a chance encounter because of a military background, "3OG" evolved into friends and family sharing unforgettable moments together; fantastic craft beers brewed by a tight-knit "Framily" are at its heart.  The Three Odd Guys team is not only passionate about brewing beer but is passionate about sharing the same type of extraordinary experiences they have had with new people. And some of their team are cybersecurity industry veterans to boot!https://www.threeoddguysbrewing.com/our-beer-1Three Odd Gigs Brewing Beers mentioned:Chief's Horse FeathersMidknight BikerideFence Check BROWN ALEAPK IPATango 23Peanutbutter PorterESB***Beers & Bytes team Beverages:2 SiloMosaic Goathttps://2silosbrewing.com/beers/mosaic-goat/Thin Man BreweryMinkey Boodlehttps://untappd.com/b/thin-man-brewery-minkey-boodle/1915049Stone BrewingNever-ending Hazehttps://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-releases/stone-neverending-haze-ipaStone BrewingFear. Movie. Lionshttps://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-releases/stone-fearmovielions-hazy-double-ipaCigar CityIndia Pale Alehttps://www.cigarcitybrewing.com/beer/jai-alai-ipa/More Information on Three odd Guys:https://www.threeoddguysbrewing.com/https://www.facebook.com/ThreeOddGuysBrewing/https://www.instagram.com/threeoddguysbrewing/Hosts:Fortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comBeers & Bytes Web - https://beersandbytespodcast.comBeers & Bytes Official Links - https://linktr.ee/beersandbytesProduced By - https://FullGV.RocksSupport the Show.

In this episode of Beers & Bytes, we are joined by "Mr. Backup" W. Curtis Preston, Chief Technical Evangelist at Druva, data resiliency and enterprise Cloud Backup and data management platform for edge, on-premises, and cloud workloads.W. Curtis Preston is an expert in backup & recovery systems, a space he has been working in since 1993. He has written four books on the subject, the fourth of which is Modern Data Protection from O'Reilly, published in May 2021. He is the host of the Restore it All podcast, and the founder and webmaster of backupcentral.com, a website dedicated to backup and recovery.Beverages:New Belgian - Voodoo Ranger Future Hop - https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-future-hop/Virginia Beer - Liquid Escape - https://virginiabeerco.com/beer/liquid-escape/Stone Brewing - Dayfall - https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-releases/stone-dayfall-belgian-whiteDragons Milk - Dragons Milk - https://dragonsmilk.com/about-dragons-milkSt. Arnolds - Juicy IPA - https://www.saintarnold.com/year-round-beers/#juicyipaW. Curtis' own Belgium Trippel - https://twitter.com/wcprestonMore Information:Druva - https://www.druva.com/W. Curtis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrbackup/Site: https://www.backupcentral.com/Fortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comBeers & Bytes Web - https://beersandbytespodcast.comBeers & Bytes SoMe - https://linktr.ee/beersandbytesSupport the Show.

In this exciting episode of Beers & Bytes, we are joined by Manish Gupta, CEO. and founder at ShiftLeft, an application security platform. Maneesh has been on the frontline of cyber security for over 15 years, working with every major vendor building tools to detect vulnerabilities and threats.Beverages:Mosaic Goat - 2 Silo - https://2silosbrewing.com/beers/mosaic-goat/Lost Rhino - Ride the tide NE pale Ale - https://www.lostrhino.com/16oz-cans.htmlFinger Guns - Lucky Lukes - https://www.luckylukebrewing.com/Bravery Brewing - Bravery IPA - https://braverybrewing.com/beer/year-roundBelching Beaver - Peanutbutter Milk Stout - https://store.belchingbeaver.com/products/peanut-butter-milk-stout-6-packNew Belgium Brewing - Voodoo Ranger IPA - https://www.newbelgium.com/beer/voodoo-ranger-ipaMore Information:ShiftLeft - https://www.shiftleft.io/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comSupport the show (https://beersandbytespodcast.com)Support the Show.

In this exciting episode of Beers & Bytes we are joined by Corey Nachreiner, Chief Security Officer for WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. Corey has been on the frontline of cyber security for 16 years, and for nearly a decade has been evaluating and making accurate predictions about information security trends. Beverages:Unholy  - https://coppertailbrewing.com/unholyLiquid Escape - https://virginiabeerco.com/Guinness Draught Stout - https://guinness.com/Cheers Mothafuckas 3 - https://localcraftbeer.net/Luponic Distortion - https://www.firestonebeer.com/beer/luponic-distortion-19/Hazy Little Thing - https://sierranevada.com/beer/hazy-little-thing-ipa/More Information:Watchguard - https://www.watchguard.com/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, the Beers & Bytes crew talks with Tim Panagos of Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Microshare. As CTO, Tim is in charge of the strategic product vision and implements these solutions into an architecture which can be deployed most effectively across our clients’ business. Learn about the Internet of Things (IoT), smart facilities, predictive cleaning, occupancy monitoring and more.Beverages:Baby Shark IPA - https://www.aslinbeer.com/Liquid Escape - https://virginiabeerco.com/Brewed Fresh - https://www.stonebrewing.com/Hazy Pup - http://www.goldenroad.la/Slow Down - https://www.artifactcider.com/cidersH.A.Z.Y. IPA - https://www.sweetwaterbrew.com/brews/h-a-z-y/More Information:Microshare - https://www.microshare.io/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comSupport the Show.

In this exciting Episode of Beers & Bytes, Verif-y's Dave Mayberry joins us to talk about Risk. Spend some time with us and learn the differences between security risk, operational risk, business risk and compliance risk ... oh my! Beverages:Slighty-Mighty - https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/slightly-mightyRusty Kiltpin - http://angryscotbrew.com/rusty-kiltpin/Vocal Fry - http://405brewing.com/Lo-IPA - https://alaskanbeer.com/Skinny IPA - http://www.goldenroad.la/Liquid Truth Serum - https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/liquid-truth-serumMore Information:Verif-y - https://www.verif-y.com/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comSupport the Show.

In this Episode of Beers & Bytes, we caught up with Joseph Mlodzianowski, Co-Founder of the Texas Cyber Summit and Red Team Village, to discuss the upcoming conference, his experiences as a conference attendee and the ups and downs of being a conference organizer.The Texas Cyber Summit is being held this year in person at the Marriott River Center in San Antonio Texas and will be held virtually for those who aren't ready to come in person. The conference begins with training sessions which run October 25th-28th, 2021 and the conference takes place October 29 - 30, 2021. The in-person keynote speakers include Yatia (Tia) Hopkins, VP Global Solutions Architecture at eSentire, Inc. and Ping Look from Microsoft.  Special guests include Camille J Singleton, Senior Strategic Cyber Threat Lead at IBM, Bob Kalka, VP at IBM Security and Texas Senator José Menéndez.The virtual keynote speaker is Ben Sadeghipour from Nahamsec. Special guests include Alexis Ahmed, Founder & CTO @HackerSploit and Lance Spitzner,  Director at SANS Institute and Founder, Honeynet Project.Beverages:Power Moves IPA - https://www.aslinbeer.com/Watermelon Gose - https://shop.terrapinbeer.com/products/watermelon-goseWriters Tears - https://www.walshwhiskey.comW00TSTOUT - https://www.stonebrewing.com/Enjoy by 04.20.21 - https://www.stonebrewing.com/Sauza Tequila - https://www.tresgeneraciones.com/1942 - https://www.donjulio.com/Boombox DBL IPA - https://www.boomboxbrewing.com/More Information:Texas Cyber Summit - https://texascyber.com/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comSupport the Show.

In this episode of Beers & Bytes, we had the opportunity to interview Chris Suarez, General Manager of Bear Chase Brewing. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about Bear Chase, dogs, and tidbits about the brewing process. Bear Chase Brewing Company is Loudoun County, Virginia’s newest craft beer destination. Located on the same picturesque, wooded property as historic Bear Chase Manor, BCBC’s Brew Barn includes two complete brewing systems, a taproom for taste testing, and plenty of room for exciting special events or simply relaxing with a cold brew. At Bear Chase, it’s all about the experience.Beverages:Power Moves IPA - https://www.aslinbeer.com/Hoppy Place IPA - https://www.oldoxbrewery.com/beer/hoppy-place-ipa/ Golden State Cerveza - http://www.goldenroad.la/beers/golden-stateGuinness - https://www.guinness.com/Alaskan Icy Bay IPA - https://alaskanbeer.com/Evening Sunset - https://bearchasebrew.com/More Information:Bear Chase Brewery - https://bearchasebrew.com/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comIf you want to watch our video cast, check us out on YouTubeSupport the Show.

In this episode of Beers & Bytes, we are joined by Greg Edwards, serial entrepreneur and CEO at CryptoStopper. Greg has been a technology entrepreneur since 1998. Before Greg founded CryptoStopper, he started Axis Backup, a backup and disaster recovery company for the insurance industry. He saw firsthand the rapid increase in the damage cyber criminals were doing with debilitating malware resulting in high financial loss to vulnerable companies. Between 2012 and 2015, one in five of Axis Backup’s clients was hit by cybercrime. Greg realized effective cyber security could save businesses from costly downtime and compromised systems. In 2015, Axis Backup was acquired by J2 Global, freeing Greg to create CryptoStopper and focus exclusively on cybersecurity.Beverages:Regime - https://www.adroit-theory.com/beersStuntin Tripe IPA - http://barrierbrewing.com/beers/Prohibition Amber Ale - https://goodbeer.com/beer/prohibition-amber-ale/Easy Eddy Hazy IPA - https://biggrovebrewery.com/beers/easy-eddy/Alaskan Amber - https://alaskanbeer.com/More Information:CryptoStopper - https://getcryptostopper.com/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comIf you want to watch our video cast, check us out on YouTubeSupport the Show.

On this episode of Beers & Bytes, we are joined by Christiano "Chris" Gherardini, President/Owner at Turnkey Technologies Inc. which provides a Microsoft Dynamics portfolio of solutions including Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain (Dynamics AX), Dynamics GP, Dynamics 365 Business Central (Dynamics NAV), Dynamics SL & Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement. Beverages:Feasta - http://www.vasenbrewing.com/Delicious IPA - https://www.stonebrewing.com/Bengali IPA - https://sixpoint.com/beers/bengali/Medianoche IPA - https://www.goldenroad.la/beers/medianoche-ipaBelgian White - https://www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.comLo IPA - https://alaskanbeer.com/More Information:Turnkey Technologies - https://www.turnkeytec.com/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comIf you want to watch our video cast, check us out on YouTubeSupport the Show.

On this episode of Beers & Bytes, Chris, Jeremy and Al are joined by Mark Petry, Director of Security & Compliance at Eventcore. Mark shares his love of cycling, his experience working with Microsoft and how Eventcore has developed an online event platform capable of supporting more than 100,000 concurrent users.  Beverages:Duckpin Pale Ale - https://www.unioncraftbrewing.com/project/duckpin-pale-ale/Ghost Fleet - https://vanishbeer.com/beers/Fly Jack - https://www.firestonebeer.com/beer/flyjack-ipa/ Delicious IPA - https://www.stonebrewing.com/beer/year-round-releases/stone-delicious-ipaPure Paso - https://www.jlohr.com/wines/2018-pure-pasoAlaskan White - https://alaskanbeer.com/our-beers/white/More information:Eventcore - https://www.eventcore.com/Fortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency Security - https://fluencysecurity.comIf you want to watch this as a video, check us out on YouTubeSupport the Show.

Do you love analytics? Do you spend lots of time writing SQL? If so, you're in for a treat. Today, the Beers & Bytes team discuses analytics with Rick Hall, CEO of Aginity. Rick shares his insight into the Aginity platform, the land and expand approach with the freemium model and more.Today's BeveragesFly Jack Hazy IPA - https://www.firestonebeer.com/beer/flyjack-ipa/Dragon's Milk - https://dragonsmilk.com/God is an American - https://www.adroit-theory.com/beers/G-I-A-A-God-Is-An-AmericanSurfing with the Alien - https://www.rocketfrogbeer.com/Breckenridge Bourbon - https://breckenridgedistillery.com/Icy Bay IPA - Alaskan - https://alaskanbeer.com/our-beers/icy-bay-ipa/More Information:Aginity - https://aginity.com/Beers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency - https://fluencysecurity.comLike and Subscribe!Support the Show.

In this episode, Jeremy, Chris and Al are joined by Michael Rezek and Brigante Hill of Accedian to discuss their behavior-based intrusion detection capabilities of the Accedian Skylight platform. Michael is the VP, Business Development and Cybersecurity Strategy and Brigante is Channel Director, CyberSecurity Solutions for Accedian. BeveragesSierra Nevada Pale Ale - https://sierranevada.com/Honoro Vera, Spanish Garnacha - https://www.saq.com/en/11462382Mosaic Goat - https://2silosbrewing.com/beers/mosaic-goat/Planet Druidia - https://2silosbrewing.com/beers/planet-druidia/West Coast IPA - https://alesmith.com/ipa/Moon Walk Brute IPA - https://realalebrewing.com/beers/moonwalkLinksAccedian - https://accedian.comBeers & Bytes - https://beersandbytespodcast.comFortify 24x7 - https://fortify24x7.comFluency - https://fluencysecurity.comSupport the Show.

In this episode, Chris, Jeremy and Al are joined by Glenn Chisholm, CEO of Obsidian Security to discuss cloud and SAAS security with the Obsidian CDR platform.Featured BeersJuicy IPA - https://threenotchdbrewing.com/Partly Cloudy - https://solacebrewing.com/beer/Luke's Original American Blonde - https://www.luckylukebrewing.com/El Valiente - https://braverybrewing.comKing Cobra - https://www.anheuser-busch.com/Pacifico - https://www.discoverpacifico.com/For More Informationhttps://obsidiansecurity.com/https://fortify24x7.com/https://fluencysecurity.com/https://beersandbytespodcast.com/Support the Show.

In this episode, Chris, Jeremy and Al are joined for a lively conversation with by Sara-Jayne (SJ) Terp, founder of Bodacea Light Industries which focuses on misinformation mechanisms and counters.  SJ is also the Chair of the CogSec Collab, a nonprofit that helps specialists form teams to combat disinformation. Today we learn the difference between misinformation and disinformation, while discussing how to apply the AMITT (Adversarial Misinformation and Influence Tactics and Techniques) framework.Today's BeveragesGhost Fleet IPA - https://vanishbeer.com/beers/Angry Angry Alice Double IPA - https://rocketfrogbeer.com/Dodgers Blonde - https://www.goldenroad.la/Luke's Original American Blonde - https://www.luckylukebrewing.com/Hoppy Duck IPA - https://www.texasbeerco.com/For More Informationhttps://cogsec-collab.org/https://fortify24x7.com/https://fluencysecurity.com/https://beersandbytespodcast.com/Support the Show.

In part two of this two part episode, Al, Chris and Jeremy continue the conversation with Brett Scott of Tech Data including a rousing debate regarding Chris' Apple Lisa and other techno nonsense.Learn more about Tech Data's Cyber Range, it's like no other you have experienced. A brief discussion on the acquisition of Tech Data. Hear what Scott feels about Deep Fake and who he suspects is behind multi-stage infection. Don't miss the rousing conclusion to the podcast as we go from discussing cyber infection to IPA's.Learn More:https://cyberrange.techdata.com/https://fluencysecurity.comhttps://fortify24x7.comhttps://fortifyxdr.comSupport the Show.

On this episode of Beers & Bytes, we welcome Tony Cole, Chief Technology Officer at Attivo Networks. He’s a well-known global strategist and evangelist in cybersecurity who works to provide education on the evolving threat to our interconnected world. Cole is on the board of directors for (ISC)² and Silent Circle and also serves on the NASA Advisory Council and is the former president of ISSA-DC.Beers from today's episode:My Imaginary Girlfriend -  https://lostrhino.com/Sanctimonious Enmity - https://www.adroit-theory.com/Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA - https://www.newbelgium.com/Waves West Coast IPA - https://almanacbeer.com/Guinness Extra Stout - https://www.guinness.com/Hoppy Duck IPA - https://texasbeerco.com/Learn Morehttps://attivonetworks.comhttps://beersandbytespodcast.comhttps://fluencysecurity.comhttps://fortify24x7.comhttps://fortifyxdr.comSupport the Show.