Richard Ford: Cybersecurity Leadership, Generative AI Optimism - Imperial Security Bureau Podcast 5

Richard Ford, ex-Chief Technology Officer of Praetorian, Cyren, Forcepoint and Chief Scientist / Researcher in the Cybersecurity industry shares insights on cybersecurity leadership and shares how to stay optimistic about the future of AI.

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Timestamps:
3:04 - How Richard got into Cybersecurity
7:51 - Malware and Ransomware
9:47 - Recent Focus - Freebie Tech Hacking
11:33 - 60 Minutes Special on Ransomware Attacks
14:15 - Bot Traffic vs Human Traffic
15:11 - How Richard is using Generative AI
18:57 - Pomodoro Technique for Time Management
22:50 - Daily Routines & Discipline
28:12 - AI Concerns (Pessimism vs Optimism)
34:55 - Automating Cybersecurity with AI
38:03 - Staff Reductions & Reorgs
39:17 - Leadership vs Management
41:18 - Manager vs Hands-On Player Coach
49:42 - Employee Retention
55:37 - Approach to Job Offers
56:49 - Dealing with Stress of CTO job
59:35 - Sources of Info
1:01:08 - Open AI Board Speculation
1:01:56 - SEC Case Against Solarwinds

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