FBI Special Agent To Cybersecurity & GRC Evangelist Ft. Miguel Clarke

The Other Side Of The Firewall

In this conversation, Ryan Williams Sr. interviews Miguel Clarke, a retired Supervisory Special Agent from the FBI, now a Cybersecurity and GRC Evangelist, at Armor Defense. Miguel shares his background in law enforcement and his transition into cybersecurity. He discusses the early days of cyber investigations and the collaboration between different agencies. Miguel also talks about the importance of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) in the private sector and the need for organizations to prioritize cybersecurity. Organizations are not handling cyber risk like financial risk, and there is a lack of communication between technical and financial teams. Cybersecurity professionals need to be able to translate technical risks into financial impacts to gain traction with board members and executives.

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The mindset around cybersecurity needs to shift from prevention to response and mitigation. In this conversation, Miguel Clarke and Ryan Williams Sr. discuss the challenges of cybersecurity and the importance of education and collaboration in mitigating risks. They also touch on the role of law enforcement in cybersecurity and the potential career paths for individuals interested in transitioning between law enforcement and cybersecurity. Miguel shares his favorite video games and hobbies outside of cybersecurity.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:07 Miguel's Transition to Cybersecurity

05:11 Law Enforcement Culture and Doctrine

09:02 Collaboration and Competition Among Agencies

16:09 The Significance of GRC in the Private Sector

26:10 The Need for Proper Resources and Contingency Plans in Cybersecurity

27:51 The Importance of Translating Cybersecurity Risks into Financial Impacts

31:54 The Role of Regulation in Improving Cybersecurity Practices

33:42 Armor's Cloud-First Cybersecurity Initiatives and MDR Offering

40:30 Armor Defense

41:51 Better Security Is About Response Time

50:21 The Importance of Mindset, Training, and Tools in Cybersecurity

52:04 Armor: Providing Secure Hosting and Cybersecurity Services

01:02:10 Hobbies: Gaming, Firearms, and Photography

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