Higher Education under Cyber Attack. Clemson CISO John Hoyt.

John Hoyt, the CISO of Clemson University, shares his journey into cybersecurity and discusses the top cyber risks in higher education. He recounts his first experience with an ethical hacker and how it sparked his interest in the field. Hoyt emphasizes the importance of cyber resiliency and preparedness in the face of evolving threats. We discuss topics including how is higher education targeted for cyber crime, top tactics used in social engineering, cost effective practices to limit cyber liability, how intelligence gathering is critical to security, Importance of visibility into operational risk, most common hacking tactics and a new approach to build a security culture.TakeawaysCybersecurity in higher education faces unique challenges Social engineering, particularly through job scams and impersonation, is a significant threat in higher education.Cyber resiliency and preparedness are crucial in mitigating cyber risks Education and awareness are key Collaboration and information sharing between organizations are essential Creating a student-run SOC can be a valuable initiativeBreaking into cybersecurity requires passion, interest, and a willingness to continuously learn and adapt. Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background01:30 First Experience with Ethical Hacker06:32 Transition to Cybersecurity at Clemson University07:00 Cyber Risks in Higher Education09:04 Cyber Resiliency and Preparedness11:18 Cyber Risks Faced by College Students15:06 Social Engineering and Cyber Education19:48 Collaboration and Information Sharing in Cybersecurity22:12 Challenges of Cybercrime and Law Enforcement28:15 Top Cyber Threats in Higher Education30:11 Threats and Vulnerabilities34:25 Creating a Student-Run SOC38:02 Breaking into Cybersecurity46:03 The Broad Scope of Cybersecurity50:47 Generative AI and its Impact51:32 Upcoming Events and PodcastNews on Clemson University and their Cyber transformationhttps://news.clemson.edu/meet-a-tiger-john-hoyt-director-of-information-security-and-privacy/https://www.clemson.edu/cybersecurity-summit/https://news.clemson.edu/clemson-opens-cybersecurity-operations-center/ Questions? Text our Studio direct. We read these and when helpful we give a special shout out for those to contact us.I wrote Moving Target because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more. I wrote the Moving Target Trilogy because overconfidence is the enemy. Hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and more. Growth without Interruption. Get peace of mind. Stay Competitive-Get NetGain. Contact NetGain today at 844-777-6278 or reach out at DMauro@NetGainIT.com or find more at www.NETGAINIT.com   Support the showNew Exclusive Offers for our Listeners! New non-fiction Book Series is out! Moving Target: The Art of Online Camouflage drops April 14.Moving Target: The Obedient Machine drops April 21.Book 3 -- Ghost and the Machine -- out soon! 4 years. 400+ interviews. Available on Amazon. We are all Stevie Parker. Remove Your Data Online Today. Consider OPTERY Risk Free. Sign up here https://get.optery.com/DMauro-CyberCrimeJunkiesOr Turn it over to the Pros at DELETE ME and get 20% Off! Remove your data with 24/7 data broker monitoring. Sign up here and Get 20% off DELETE MEExperience The Best AI Translation, Audio Reader & Voice Cloning! Try Eleven Labs Today risk free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/gla58o32c6hq ===========================================================