In this special crossover episode of Modern Cyber and the Ransomware Rewind podcast, Jeremy teams up with Joe Erle for a wide-ranging discussion on API security, ransomware threats, and the changing landscape of cyber insurance. From dissecting real-world examples like the MOVEit vulnerability to breaking down how ransomware negotiations really work, this episode blends technical insight with practical guidance. Whether you're a defender thinking about supply chain risk or a business leader evaluating your cyber insurance policy, this one’s packed with useful takeaways.About Joe ErleJoe Erle is the host of the Ransomware Rewind podcast and a cybersecurity insurance expert at C3 Insurance. With years of experience helping organizations navigate the complexities of cyber risk, Joe brings deep knowledge of incident response, policy coverage, and ransomware negotiation. Through his podcast and professional work, he provides actionable insights on current threats, trends, and how companies can better protect themselves.Ransomware Rewind Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@UC8UYB3xzRVdm6QypQ8SZBwwC3 Insurance - https://c3insurance.com/Joe on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeerle/
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Danny Allan of Snyk
In this episode, Jeremy welcomes Danny Allan, Chief Technology Officer at Snyk, for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is transforming software development and cybersecurity. From productivity boosts to the growing sophistication of AI-powered attacks, Danny shares his perspective on the evolving responsibilities of developers, the implications of "vibe coding," and why security guardrails are more critical than ever. They also dig into how AI is being used to filter noise in vulnerability data, what realistic productivity gains might look like, and how Snyk is helping developers build securely by default.About Danny AllanDanny Allan is the Chief Technology Officer at Snyk, where he leads the strategic direction of the company’s developer-first security platform. Before joining Snyk, Danny served as CTO at Veeam and Desktone (acquired by VMware), and as Director of Security Research at IBM. With deep experience across security, infrastructure, and cloud, Danny is a champion for making security accessible and scalable for developers. A proud Canadian, he’s also an avid scuba diver, cyclist, and hockey enthusiast.www.snyk.io
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Breach Series 4 - Adam Burns of BlackVeil
In this Breach Series episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy speaks with Adam Burns, CEO of BlackVeil, about a real-world ransomware incident that struck one of Adam’s MSP clients. Adam shares how the breach was initially detected, the role phishing played in the attack, and the team’s recovery efforts—including narrowly saving the client’s backups. The conversation also touches on CrowdStrike’s 2023 outage and key lessons learned from both incidents, including the importance of fundamentals like email security, air-gapped backups, and response readiness.About Adam BurnsAdam Burns is the CEO of BlackVeil, a New Zealand-based company focused on simplifying email security for businesses of all sizes. With a career rooted in the MSP space, Adam has worked across support, engineering, and project delivery roles. Drawing on years of experience responding to cybersecurity incidents, he now helps organizations protect against common vulnerabilities—especially phishing and email-based threats.BlackVeil Website: https://www.blackveil.co.nz
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Breach Series 3 - Jeff Lyon of TheCyberWild
In this special episode of the Modern Cyber Breach Series, we welcome back Jeff Lyon, CEO and Founder of TheCyberWild. Jeff shares a firsthand account of responding to a major ransomware attack on a hospital—one that unfolded just before the COVID-19 pandemic.From the initial emergency call to the recovery process, Jeff walks us through the critical decisions, the challenges of an unprepared IT team, and the difficulties of restoring operations while ensuring patient care. He also sheds light on lessons learned, including the importance of proactive security measures, incident response planning, and continuous monitoring.Join us as we dive deep into the realities of cybersecurity in healthcare, the risks of ransomware, and why no organization—regardless of size—can afford to be unprepared.About Jeff LyonJeff Lyon is a Business Information Security Advisor who empowers organizations to take control of their cybersecurity frontier. As the CEO and Founder of TheCyberWild, Jeff guides organizations through the intricacies of cyberspace. With a wealth of knowledge accumulated through years of hands-on experience and strategic leadership, he provides security awareness training, security assessments, 24x7x365 Security Monitoring and governance, risk, and compliance strategies and other cybersecurity solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client.TheCyberWild Website - https://thecyberwild.com/
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Breach Series 2 with Mike McCabe of Cloud Security Partners
The second episode in Modern Cyber’s Breach Series features guest Mike McCabe, CEO of Cloud Security Partners, sharing a real-world security incident that unfolded due to a compromised G Suite admin account. Jeremy is back at the helm as Mike jumps into the guest's chair and walks us through the attack chain—from a simple phishing email to full database exfiltration via a Jenkins server exploit. They break down the critical security missteps, how the breach was ultimately detected, and the key lessons for securing cloud environments.About Mike McCabe:Mike McCabe is the founder and CEO of Cloud Security Partners, where he helps organizations design and implement secure cloud architectures. With a career spanning over two decades in cybersecurity and IT, Mike specializes in incident response, threat detection, and cloud security strategy. He has worked with enterprises across multiple industries to strengthen their security postures and is a frequent speaker on cloud and cybersecurity best practices.Cloud Security Partners Website - https://cloudsecuritypartners.com/
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