Name: The Brick House: How to Use Threat Intel to Improve and Inform Your Defenses
Start: 2022-08-16T15:25:00Z
End: 2022-08-16T15:25:59.000Z
Location: BrightTALK

The GuidePoint Security Channel features presentations by leading real-world certified practitioners in the fields of AppSec, Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, Government Risk & Compliance, Identity & Access Management, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, Security Operations, Vulnerability Management and more. 

Chances are, your Security Operations Center (SOC) was built for a different time. 
Technology has evolved so quickly, that many SOC teams are struggling to keep up. With new tools, playbooks, and processes piled on,  many teams are drowning in alerts, untangling complexity and unsure of what’s actually a priority.

In this Brick House session, GuidePoint Security experts will explore how to address the evolving challenges faced by the modern SOC. From better utilizing AI and threat intelligence, aligning with organizational goals and so much more. Modernize and optimize your operations — without starting from scratch.

Prioritize clean, reliable logs
The role of responsive ticketing, incident response and tracking.

The Brick House: State-of-the-Art SOC (Modernize, Optimize, Repeat)

GuidePoint Security presents "The Brick House: Preparing for the Worst— Incident Response Planning." Join our expert IR Advisory team to learn practical strategies for developing effective incident response capabilities that can transform potential cyber disasters into manageable situations.
• How IR maturity assessments help identify strategic and operational gaps
• What makes tabletop exercises effective for team development and executive alignment
• The importance of designing IR plans and playbooks as adaptable resources—not static checklists

Whether you lead a security team or oversee risk at the organizational level, this discussion will offer guidance on how to make incident response a functional, tested part of your cybersecurity strategy.

Hosted by Gary Brickhouse, CISO at GuidePoint Security, featuring:
• Blake Cifelli, Senior Advisory Consultant
• Bob Bell, Director of Forensic Services/DFIR
• Mark Lance, Senior VP, DFIR & Threat Intelligence
• Tony Cook, VP Innovation, Threat Intelligence

The Brick House: Preparing for the Worst—Incidence Response Planning

Security Validation Through Attack Simulation

As the threat landscape evolves and attack surfaces continue to expand, traditional point-in-time security validation might no longer provide the coverage organizations need. Watch this Brick House roundtable to explore how security leaders are shifting toward continuous penetration testing and validation—using threat intelligence, automation and targeted simulations to stay ahead of adversaries.

This discussion will highlight how leading organizations are applying continuous testing practices—from red team operations to BAS platforms and phishing campaigns—to proactively assess risk across systems, people and supply chains.

In this webinar, you’ll learn about:
  • Third-party risk exposure and the expanding attack surface
  • The limitations of point-in-time validations
  • Building a business case for continuous security validation
  • The strategic use of tools and partners to simulate attacks from multiple perspectives
  • How threat-informed simulations drive more meaningful outcomes

This session brings together experts from GuidePoint’s Threat & Attack Simulation and Penetration Testing teams, sharing how continuous adversary emulation supports real-world resilience.
  • Alberto Rodriguez, Senior Managing Security Consultant
  • Cameron Stish, Senior Security Consultant
  • Dale Madden, Managing Security Consultant
  • Victor Wieczorek, Senior Vice President, Offensive Security

Whether you’re a cybersecurity executive building the strategy or a practitioner implementing the controls, this discussion will show why continuous validation is becoming a cornerstone of effective enterprise security.

The Brick House: Continuous Penetration Testing—Defending Against the Modern Threat Actor

Identity sits at the heart of modern cybersecurity, yet many organizations still grapple with achieving true IAM and PAM maturity. It’s time to move beyond the status quo and build a program that’s resilient, adaptive  and future-ready.

Join this roundtable discussion to learn from top identity security experts as they share actionable insights and proven frameworks for overcoming common IAM challenges, including:

• Prioritizing identity as your security perimeter 
• Continuous identity governance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
• Create an integrated IAM and PAM strategy to tackle privileged security gaps
• Move to risk-based, continuous access validation
• Building executive alignment for sustained investment in IAM maturity

The Brick House: Identity First—Building & Sustaining a Resilient IAM Program

Ransomware Trends and Threat Intelligence You Can't Miss
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of cybersecurity with our latest presentation from the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team as they break down critical findings from Q2 2025, including:

The Shifting Threat Landscape
Explore the first significant drop in ransomware activity in years and what it means for cybersecurity professionals.

New Emerging Threats
Understand the rise of new ransomware groups and their evolving tactics.

Law Enforcement Effects
Gain insight into game-changing interventions disrupting major threat actors.

GRIT Q2 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report Presentation

Regulatory cybersecurity is no longer just a technical issue—it’s a business-critical risk. With evolving regulations, increased disclosure requirements and growing executive accountability, organizations must prioritize cybersecurity governance to protect their business, investors and reputation.

Key takeaways:
•Why aligning cybersecurity risk with business objectives is essential  
• How cyber risk quantification (CRQ) is revolutionizing risk management  
• Strategies to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels  
• How to utilize emerging tools (like AI!) to simplify risk management  
• Building sustainable governance frameworks that balance security and compliance

This is an important discussion for security leadership, executives, CISOs, as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance professionals looking to strengthen their cybersecurity governance strategy and stay ahead of regulatory expectations.

Our expert panel includes:
• Ben Moreland, Practice Director, IA
• Brian Betterton, Vice President, GRC, IA
• Emily O’Carroll, Senior Security Consultant, Southwest
• Denny Dean, Principal Security Advisor, GRC

The Brick House: Prioritizing Cybersecurity Risks for Maximum Business Impact

Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) are transforming how cloud environments are secured.  With 99% of cloud security breaches expected to result from misconfigurations and account compromises by 2027, understanding CNAPP is vital for safeguarding your cloud-native stack.
This discussion provides insights into simplifying multi-cloud security operations, managing risks more effectively, improving collaboration between security teams and developers, plus:
• Understanding CNAP and Its Role
• CNAPP Focus and Program Consolidations
• State of CNAP and Tool Integration
• Challenges and Strategies for CNAP Adoption
• Future of CNAP and Final Advice

Learn from the perspectives of  industry leaders and discover how these solutions can strengthen your cloud security posture.

The Brick House: CNAPP for Modern Enterprises—Securing the Cloud

In this Brick House webinar, a panel of AI and Governance experts from GuidePoint Security engaged in a discussion about the complexities of AI Governance, emphasizing the need for effective oversight as AI technologies evolve. The panel discussed the importance of expediting approval processes for AI use cases while ensuring that policies are well-communicated and understood across organizations. They addressed the challenges posed by shadow AI and the necessity of maintaining visibility in AI usage, as well as the critical role of legal teams in governance. The conversation also touched on the need for transparency from AI model developers and the management of risks associated with third-party AI vendors. Watch now to learn more about AI oversight and the collaborative effort required across various departments to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of AI governance.

The Brick House: AI Governance Fundamentals for Compliance II

Cyber attackers started 2025 at a staggering pace. What does this mean for the rest of the year? How do organizations prepare? 

The GuidePoint Security’s Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) present their key findings from the Q1 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report that highlights:
• A rise in ransomware activity, with 70 distinct groups observed
• Significant campaigns by Clop, Akira and Ransomhub
• Nonprofit organizations experienced a shocking rise in attacks, while manufacturing also saw increased targeting
• Law enforcement disruption of key players like 8base
• Emerging threats, such as Hellcat, highlight the evolution of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations

Hear directly from the authors of the report as they break down trends, threat actor tactics and what it all means for defenders in 2025.

GRIT 2025 Q1 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report Presentation

Traditional Vulnerability Management focuses on discovering weaknesses—while prioritization, validation and remediation remain major challenges. Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) enhances existing security functions to help teams focus on real threats and take meaningful action.

Watch this expert-led discussion on how CTEM enhances multiple security practices including VM, AppSec, and Cloud Security; shifts the focus to exploitable risks with prioritization and validation; and closes the gap between security teams and remediations owners.

The Brick House: Evolving Vulnerability Management with CTEM

As artificial intelligence becomes a core part of business and cybersecurity strategies, effective governance is critical. Organizations must ensure AI systems are secure, transparent and compliant with evolving regulations—yet many face challenges such as unclear requirements, lack of expertise and the struggle to monitor AI use effectively.
• Compliance requirements and evolving regulatory expectations
• The importance of discovery, monitoring, and security controls
• Balancing AI innovation with risk management

The Brick House: AI Governance Fundamentals for Compliance & Security

Converged Identity Platforms (CIP) are emerging as a groundbreaking approach for consolidating multiple identity solutions into a single, centralized platform. By integrating Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Access Management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Vendor Access Management (VAM), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), CIP offers a holistic strategy to fortify security at the identity level.

Watch this timely and insightful roundtable discussion where cybersecurity experts explore how CIP is reshaping the future of access controls.

The Brick House: Identity Platform Convergence & the Future of Access Controls

Annual Ransomware Retrospective: 2024 Insights & 2025 Expectations
Ransomware remained one of the most persistent and disruptive threats organizations faced in 2024. The GRIT 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report Presentation from the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) is your trusted source for understanding the state of ransomware, contemporary cybercrime and their broader implications for the cybersecurity community.

GRIT 2025 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report Presentation

Watch a panel of seasoned cybersecurity leaders as they explore the pressing trends and challenges that will shape the market. Get practical advice from industry experts who share their real-world experiences adopting new technologies, managing risks and developing security strategies. 

Learn about the important trends in the informational "Fact or Fiction" segment where you will hear different perspectives to help you prepare your organization.
• Continuous assessments and holistic CTEM models
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) innovation and cloud transformation
• The balance between consolidation and innovation
• How generative AI technologies will shape cybersecurity

The Brick House: Moving the Needle—Cyber Trends Shaping the Market

As cloud environments grow more complex, the need to effectively manage access and secure applications has become more urgent than ever. Cloud security is no longer just about protecting infrastructure—it’s about ensuring that the right people have access to the right resources and that applications themselves are fortified against evolving threats.

Watch this discussion on how integrating Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Application Security (AppSec) can strengthen your cloud security posture. They will discuss key strategies for securing user access across multi-cloud environments, addressing vulnerabilities in cloud-native applications and building a unified defense strategy. Whether you are dealing with multi-cloud environments, hybrid infrastructures, or cloud-native applications, this discussion will provide actionable insights to protect your organization’s most valuable assets.

Panelists:
Kevin Converse, Vice President, Identity and Access Management
Jonathan Villa, Practice Director, Cloud Security
Robert Darwin, Senior Director of Security Engineering

The Brick House: Unified Cloud Defense With Identity, Access and Application Security

This report presentation by Jason Baker and Grayson North from GuidePoint's Research and Intelligence Team covered the July-September 2024 ransomware landscape including industry, geography, group activity and trends. Key points included the emergence of new prolific groups like Ransomhub, which saw a 150% increase in victims, and the decline of traditional heavyweights like Lockbit and Alpha/Black Cat. The total number of observed victims dropped by 22% compared to the same period last year. The discussion highlighted the shift to a "new middle class" of ransomware groups and the impact of law enforcement disruptions. Additionally, the use of AI in ransomware operations and phishing techniques exploiting legitimate services were noted.

Exploring Ransomware's Emerging Middle Class Evolving Cyber Threats—A GRIT Presentation

[PART TWO] In Part One of our series, we explored the threat intelligence life cycle, the importance of setting intelligence requirements and how threat modeling helps identify adversaries and protect your organization.

In Part Two of our series, we build on those concepts by discussing the importance of continuous improvement, feedback loop and aligning threat intelligence with an organization’s security goals. Our panelists will also touch on how to enhance threat intelligence maturity, refine intelligence objectives and further integrate these practices into daily operations. Don’t miss this in-depth discussion on advancing your threat intelligence program.

Featured Panelists:
• Tony Cook, Senior Director, DFIR & Threat Intelligence, GuidePoint Security
• Jason Baker, Principal Security Consultant
• Will Baxter, Security Engineer, Team Cymru
• Henry Carpenter, Senior Solutions Engineer, Cyware
• Dan Kropp, Director of Intelligence Services, Recorded Future

Part Two: A Day in the Life of a Threat Analyst

[PART ONE] Get a behind-the-scenes look at the daily routines of threat analysts working on the front lines of cyber intelligence. In this live panel, experts from GuidePoint Security, Cyware, Team Cymru, and Recorded Future discuss the workflows, tools and strategies they rely on to defend against evolving threats. Whether you're sharpening your skills or exploring new career paths, this session offers valuable insights into the world of threat intelligence.

Featured Panelists:
• Tony Cook, Senior Director, DFIR & Threat Intelligence, GuidePoint Security
• Jason Baker, Principal Security Consultant, GuidePoint Security
• Will Baxter, Security Engineer, Team Cymru
• Henry Carpenter, Senior Solutions Engineer, Cyware
• Dan Kropp, Director of Intelligence Services, Recorded Future

Part One: A Day in the Life of a Threat Analyst

The latest Brick House presentation focused on building a strong cybersecurity culture through a proactive and inclusive approach. Key topics included the importance of strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, phishing awareness and regular software updates. The expert panel—featuring GuidePoint Security's Ed Dunnahoe, Vice President, IA, Andy Lux, Vice President Engineering, Heartland, Steve Rosenkranz, Senior Director Corporate Information Security and Andre Rosario, Security Consultant —discussed integrating security into everyday business operations, fostering a culture of trust and leveraging AI to enhance security awareness.

They emphasized the value of tailored training, practical exercises, and leadership alignment to promote better security practices across the organization. Notable statistics included a 68% breach rate due to human error and the increasing use of AI in social engineering attacks. The panel offered practical advice, such as verifying suspicious requests, using AI with caution and maintaining strong situational awareness.

Watch the full episode for more actionable insights to strengthen your organization's security culture.

The Brick House: Prioritizing a Security Culture

Enhancing your cybersecurity measures involves more than just setting up defenses—it's about continuously evolving them. Join Gary Brickhouse, CISO, for a roundtable discussion on maturing your cybersecurity programs to meet and exceed industry standards. Our experienced panel will provide their perspectives on basic security protocols to sophisticated cybersecurity frameworks and discuss growing and adapting security frameworks to maintain a competitive edge. 

With GuidePoint Security Panelists:
Chris Peltz, Practice Lead
Lance Fischer, Senior Security Architect
Russ Thomas, Principal Security Consultant
Zachary Sheaffer, Managing Security Consultant, IA

The Brick House: Basics to Brilliance—Maturing Your Cybersecurity Program

Watch this roundtable discussion on penetration testing strategies that go beyond traditional vulnerability checks. Our GuidePoint Security panel of TAS and AppSec practitioners focus on advanced methods for testing the weakest points of your organization’s cybersecurity.

The Brick House: Into the Breach–Advanced Pen Testing Tactics

Promote responsible AI use by equipping yourself with best practices for securing AI-driven systems, managing risks and preparing for the future of AI in cybersecurity. Register now to secure your spot and gain invaluable insights into the future of AI in cybersecurity.

The Brick House: Beyond the Buzz – Understanding AI’s Evolving Impact on Cyber

This roundtable discussions with experienced compliance professionals will focus on building successful compliance programs, identifying and addressing governance gaps and preparing for upcoming regulatory changes. It’s an essential discussion for cybersecurity professionals responsible for data security management and regulatory compliance.

The Brick House: The State of Cybersecurity Compliance

As digital threats are becoming more sophisticated and more pervasive, the concept of cyber resilience has emerged as a cornerstone for those at the forefront of information technology, cybersecurity and risk management.

The Brick House: A Holistic Approach to Cyber Resilience

This Brick House roundtable discussion focuses on the multifaceted challenge of securing the Internet of Things (IoT). With the increasing prevalence of internet-enabled devices across all industries including municipalities, healthcare and finance, the imperative to safeguard this interconnected ecosystem intensifies.

Gary Brickhouse, CISO at GuidePoint Security, along with a panel of Operational Technology (OT) and Threat & Attack Simulation (TAS) practitioners will discuss the most pressing issues in IoT security from navigating threats, pinpointing vulnerabilities and developing robust security measures for critical infrastructure and edge computing.

The Brick House: Securing All The Internet of Things

This illuminating roundtable lays a path forward for responsible and innovative Identity and Access Management, full of practical experience and innovations, guiding organizations to a future fortified against the unknowns of Identity Management. Our conversation will walk you through the business value of IDAM, Zero Standing Privilege (ZSP) and automation. Hosted by Gary Brickhouse, CISO and a panel of seasoned GuidePoint Security IAM practitioners, sharing pivotal insights for today’s Identity professionals.

The Brick House: Future-Proofing Identity & Access Management

As organizations navigate the murky waters of cyber threats amplified by AI sophistication and quantum leaps in computing, they face the paradox of innovation and vulnerability. With every stride in technology, a shadow looms, challenging the encryption that once guarded our secrets. We are now at a point in time where the keystones of data privacy are no longer set in stone but in constant flux.

Get expert strategies to safeguard your organization’s data in the Brick House roundtable discussion, hosted by Gary Brickhouse, CISO, GuidePoint Security, who has assembled a panel of Data Governance and Privacy practitioners to shed light on effective strategies for safeguarding organizational data. Together, they’ll unveil insights and strategies to fortify your data against advancements in technology, organizational challenges, and cyber-attacks with practical experience in a lively discussion on the delicate balance between data access, privacy, and security.

Balancing Privacy and Security in a Hyper Cyber World

The cyber threat landscape underwent significant changes in 2023, ushering in an era where organizations must fortify their defenses against an even wider array of sophisticated threats for 2024. These include the rise of AI-generated deepfakes, sophisticated phishing scams, novel extortion techniques, and increasingly frequent attacks on cloud infrastructure and supply chains, along with the ever-present danger of zero-day exploits. To navigate this complex environment, it is critical to bolster security protocols, elevate employee security consciousness, and establish robust incident response frameworks.

The Brick House: Cybersecurity 2024 — Security Risks and Evolving Threats

Software as a Service (SaaS) applications deliver undeniable benefits—affordability, reliability, productivity enhancements, and scalability. Yet, as SaaS adoption skyrockets across global organizations, a constellation of security challenges arises. The rapid proliferation of SaaS can add complexity and create visibility barriers for security and IT teams. Are you ready to tackle the challenges of SaaS Security?

The Brick House: SaaS Security Challenges and Solutions

Explore the intricate aftermath of a ransomware incident, where a myriad of choices awaits. Engaging with hackers, assessing the compromised data’s value, weighing ransom payment pros and cons, and the legality of such payments emerge as pivotal considerations. As ransomware groups escalate coercive tactics, urgency heightens around these determinations.

Panelists:
Drew Schmitt, GRIT Lead Analyst
Grayson North, Senior Threat Intelligence Consultant
Jason Baker, Threat Intelligence Consultant
Nic Finn, Senior Threat Intelligence Consultant

The Brick House: Ransomware Negotiation Stories: Behind The Screens

Learn how to effectively manage the risks associated with third-party relationships, enhancing your overall security posture.

Join us for an engaging and insightful roundtable discussion with host, Gary Brickhouse, CISO at GuidePoint Security and his panelists who will discuss key aspects of vendor risk management that include matching internal expectations to the realities of due diligence, balancing the drive for speed with keeping your organization secure, regulatory compliance and more.

The Brick House: Third-Party Risk Management Lessons Learned

Join us for this important roundtable discussion diving into the growing concerns of an expanding application security market. Gain practical knowledge and valuable insights to enhance your organization’s security posture. Explore API security, open-source vulnerabilities, AppSec maturity, and compliance with OSS/SCA and SBOM requirements.

The Brick House: Application Security's Expanding Landscape

With the speed of artificial intelligence development compounding almost daily, it’s crucial that we start thinking ahead to the potential vulnerabilities that arise alongside these technological advancements. For every capability and promise of an easier future that AI offers, there are important considerations regarding the protection of sensitive information, privacy, and the potential misuse of this technology.

The Brick House: The Amplifying Effect of AI on Cybersecurity

Recent years have brought massive shifts in the threats faced by organizations. Those changes have forced the role of the CISO to continually evolve. Get to know the modern CISO. Watch our candid conversation with Gary Brickhouse, CISO & VP GRC Services, and his guests as they discuss risk-based and distributed decision-making, leveraging threat intel, and considerations when deciding on their organization’s security strategy.

The Brick House: The Evolving Role of the CISO

Managing threat detection and response effectively can be an overwhelming task that involves selecting suitable tools, determining which threat feeds to integrate, identifying areas where resources should be concentrated, prioritizing alerts, and addressing numerous other concerns.

Watch our candid conversation with Gary Brickhouse, CISO, and his panelists explored strategies to help you tackle the complexities of detection and response, adopt optimal practices, and construct a durable detection and response capacity that can overcome modern security threats, cater to your enterprise’s needs, and remain adaptable in response to evolving threat environments.

The Brick House: Demystifying Threat Detection and Response

Hybrid environments aren’t new anymore. Chances are you already have one. The operational advantages that come with hybrid environments are amazing, but like any change to organizational infrastructure, it also brings new risks and challenges to address. In this episode of The Brick House, Gary Brickhouse, CISO & VP GRC, and his guests will address the unique challenges hybrid environments present and how to implement comprehensive security strategies that account for traditional and cloud-specific controls.

GuidePoint Security Panelists: Felix Simmons, Principal Security Architect, Heartland Region; Jonathan Villa, Practice Director, Cloud Security; Patrick Gillespie, Managing Security Consultant, Professional Services; & Trace Hollifield, Managing Security Architect, Southeast

The Brick House: Securing Hybrid Environments

In today’s rapidly changing digital landscape, it’s more important than ever to ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive data and systems. Join us for an enlightening roundtable discussion on IAM to gain new perspectives on the latest trends, implementation strategies, compliance best practices, and multi-platform management techniques for this critical aspect of cybersecurity. 

Bryan Orme, Principal & Partner (Guest Host)
Brian Cap, Practice Lead, IGA
James Hauswirth, Practice Lead, PAM
Roger Raymond, Principal Security Architect, North Central
Micheal Smith, Practice Lead, Access Management

The Brick House: Unpacking Identity & Access Management

Operational Technology (OT) environments have continued to converge with traditional IT environments. As previously siloed OT environments have been connected to the larger corporate network, new attack surfaces have been created that must be identified, secured, and monitored.

Watch our candid conversation with Gary Brickhouse, CISO & VP GRC Services, and his guests as they discuss OT/Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity landscape, common OT/ICS security risks and challenges, and why it should be a top priority for company leadership.

Panel Participants:
• Chris Warner, Sr Security Consultant, Professional Services
• Jason Fox, VP, Security Architecture, Mid-Atlantic
• Scott Darkow, Practice Lead, Security Consulting, Mid-Atlantic
• Pascal Ackerman, Sr. Security Consultant, Operational Technology

The Brick House: Why OT/ICS Cybersecurity Matters

In 2022, cybercriminals were busier than ever. So, how do you prepare for 2023?
Watch our candid conversation with Gary Brickhouse, CISO & VP GRC Services, and other GuidePoint Security experts as they share their views on potential challenges and opportunities in ’23.

Panelists:
• Kyle Rohan, Vice President of Engineering, North Central
• Mitchem Boles, Senior Security Advisor, Heartland
• Tony Ozlanski, Senior Security Architect, Southwest

About The Brick House:
The Brick House is a monthly panel discussion with Gary Brickhouse, CISO & VP GRC Services, and his expert guests examining the hottest topics in cybersecurity. There are no talking heads here, just honest conversations examining the problems we all face in cybersecurity. Gain insights from security practitioners who have current, real-world experience solving the most complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Brick House: Informing your 2023 Security Strategy

Changes to breach notification and disclosure guidelines have shifted the requirements for what type of incident requires notification and how long organizations have to report qualifying events. These changes can mean updating your incident response plans, creating new processes, and potentially making changes to staffing to account for new operational needs. This month, Gary Brickhouse, GuidePoint Security’s CISO and his guests discussed the impacts these changes can have on organizations and how to go about addressing them.

The Brick House: Breach Notifications and the Impact on Your Business

A tale as old as time: the bad guy makes an email with a flashy button, the user gets an email, and the user clicks a button. In support of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, GuidePoint Security’s Joe Leonard, and his guests Brian Betterton, Practice Director; Nick Fryer, Security Consultant; and Steve Rosenkranz, Director, Corporate Information Security looked at some of their more interesting experiences with employees, users, and company executives and the parts they play in overall company cybersecurity.

The Brick House: Cybersecurity Awareness—Securing The Human Element

Watch our candid conversation on IR Fundamentals: Revamping Your IR Response (Cyber Liability, Resiliency, Tabletops). As the pace and severity of attacks and threats ramp up, regularly revisiting and improving your Incident Response process to ensure it meets the current landscape is crucial. A plan that met liability requirements last year may no longer be up to snuff, and strategies for how to get back on your feet after an incident might fall short in the face of new attacks.

GuidePoint Security’s CISO, Gary Brickhouse, and his guests Mark Lance, VP, DFIR & Threat Intelligence; Ron Brown, Practice Director, Business Resilience; Stephen Brzozowski, Managing Security Consultant talked about how to go back to the fundamentals of your IR program and make sure you’re always prepared for the threats you face.

The Brick House: IR Fundamentals—Revamping Your IR Response

It seems like almost every webinar, whitepaper, and sales pitch mentions the global cybersecurity personnel shortage at least once. So if we all know the problem is there, how do we solve it? How do you find people with strong pattern recognition, game theory, or data analysis skills? How do you attract those people, onboard them properly, and most importantly retain them? GuidePoint Security's Gary Brickhouse and his guests Brian Orme, Principal, Information Assurance; Kevin Woods, Director, GuidePoint Security University; and Meghan Herman, VP, Human Resources talk about expanding the search for personnel outside the traditional lateral limits to find people who have the skill sets we need, if not the background.

The Brick House: Security Skills, Recruiting and Retention

With the risk landscape continuing to grow, do you ever wake up at night wondering if you have all the right defenses in place? Maybe thinking there is a portion of your infrastructure you have left unprotected or not protected well enough? In this Brick House webinar, Gary and his guests will discuss the key elements that should be part of every organization’s security architecture and how best to prioritize and operationalize them.

The Brick House is a monthly panel discussion with GuidePoint Security’s CISO, Gary Brickhouse, and his expert guests examining the hottest topics in cybersecurity.

There are no talking heads here, just honest conversations examining the problems we all face in cybersecurity. Gain insights from security practitioners who have current, real-world experience solving the most complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Brick House: Security Architecture Fundamentals

The continued growth of cloud technologies and capabilities comes with an equally growing set of questions to answer. Where do we find ourselves from a security perspective? How do we hire, train, and retain the staff needed in the ongoing personnel shortage? Can technology and tools provide the solutions? Is the industry keeping up with the rapid expansion, or are we falling behind? How is cloud security adapting to multi-cloud, zero trust, governance, and overall modernization directives? 

In this presentation, Gary and his guests will answer these questions and more as they discuss the evolving, complex state of cloud security.

The Brick House: Cloud Security Evolution and Expansion

It’s hard to build a good security program on a shaky foundation. They’re called the fundamentals for a reason, so watch The Brick House to see a talk with other experts about the basics of building solid security foundations.

The Brick House is a monthly panel discussion with CISO + VP, GRC Services at GuidePoint Security, Gary Brickhouse, and his expert guests examining the hottest topics in cybersecurity.

There are no talking heads here, just honest conversations examining the problems we all face in cybersecurity. Gain insights from security practitioners who have current, real-world experience solving the most complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Brick House: Security Program Fundamentals

Watch our candid conversation on Evolution of Identity within Your Security Stack. With the risk landscape continuing to grow, do you ever wake up at night wondering if you have all the right defenses in place? While Identity has always played (or at least, always should have played) a vital role in cybersecurity, recent changes to the ways we structure our organizations, networks, and offices have amplified the importance of Identity across the board. This month, CISO & VP, GRC Services at GuidePoint Security, Gary Brickhouse, and his guests are discussing the changes that have already occurred, and how to prepare for the changes that are certainly coming in the future.

The Brick House is a monthly panel discussion with GuidePoint Security’s CISO, Gary Brickhouse, and his expert guests examining the hottest topics in cybersecurity.

There are no talking heads here, just honest conversations examining the problems we all face in cybersecurity. Gain insights from security practitioners who have current, real-world experience solving the most complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Brick House: The Evolution of Identity within Your Security Stack

Watch our candid conversation on M&A Due Diligence. This month in The Brick House, CISO and VP, GRC at GuidePoint Security, Gary Brickhouse, reviews the proper steps and due diligence needed for any merger or acquisition. Other GuidePoint Security practitioners bring their experience and expertise to the table to cover the most critical points of any M&A discussion.

The Brick House is a monthly panel discussion with GuidePoint Security’s CISO, Gary Brickhouse, and his expert guests examining the hottest topics in cybersecurity.

There are no talking heads here, just honest conversations examining the problems we all face in cybersecurity. Gain insights from security practitioners who have current, real-world experience solving the most complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Brick House: Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence

Recent events have pushed supply chain attacks to the forefront of cybersecurity conversations around the globe. Tune in to a conversation about the risks third parties pose to your organization and ways to mitigate those dangers. Watch our candid conversation on preparing your environment for the threat of supply chain risks.

The Brick House is a monthly panel discussion with GuidePoint Security’s CISO, Gary Brickhouse, and his expert guests examining the hottest topics in cybersecurity. Watch this month’s on-demand.

There are no talking heads here, just honest conversations examining the problems we all face in cybersecurity. Gain insights from security practitioners who have current, real-world experience solving the most complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Brick House: Supply Chain Risk Management

Watch our candid conversation on What Security Trends to Look for in the Coming Year. The last 12 months have brought monumental shifts in the cybersecurity landscape, both in the ways we’re attacked and types of attacks we all worry about and the ways we structure and defend our organizations. To kick off the new year, Gary and his panel of experts will break down how they think the security landscape is shifting and where those changes will lead us over the next year.

The Brick House is a monthly panel discussion with GuidePoint Security’s CISO, Gary Brickhouse, and his expert guests examining the hottest topics in cybersecurity.

There are no talking heads here, just honest conversations examining the problems we all face in cybersecurity. Gain insights from security practitioners who have current, real-world experience solving the most complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Brick House: 2022 Security Trends

As more and more headline-making threats come from otherwise trusted sources, conversations naturally turn to questions like “Who should we actually trust?” The answer–according to Zero Trust principles–is inherently no one. Watch our candid conversation on the threats brought about by Zero Trust.

The Brick House is a monthly panel discussion with GuidePoint Security’s CISO, Gary Brickhouse, and his expert guests examining the hottest topics in cybersecurity.

There are no talking heads here, just honest conversations examining the problems we all face in cybersecurity. Gain insights from security practitioners who have current, real-world experience solving the most complex cybersecurity challenges.

The Brick House: Zero Trust: Who Should You Trust?

The Brick House

GuidePoint Security’s CISO, Gary Brickhouse, and his guests Drew Schmitt, Managing Security Consultant; Terry Cordes, Attack Simulation Architect; and Tony Cook, Sr Director, GRIT & DFIR Operations in this August 2022 presentation as they discuss how Threat Intelligence can bolster your defenses and how to implement successful Threat Intel programs.

The Brick House: How to Use Threat Intel to Improve and Inform Your Defenses

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Cyber Intelligence

Threat Intelligence KPI

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Cloud Computing

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IT Security

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Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery

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Enterprise Applications

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Application Management

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Network Infrastructure

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The Brick House: How to Use Threat Intel to Improve and Inform Your Defenses

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