Cyber security insights from former Head of Security at Swyftx Crypto Exchange
In Episode 019 of REDD’s Business and Technology Podcast, our hosts Jackson Barnes (Head of Business Development – REDD) and Brad Ferris (CEO – REDD) interview former head of Security at Swyftx – Chris Polkinghorne. Chris has decades of experience helping businesses protect themselves from cyber threats.
We discuss his achievements and lessons learnt from running the cyber team at Australia’s largest and fastest-growing crypto exchange – Swyftx. We also go through recent events, running internal security programs, what frameworks to align to and security tips for individuals that anyone can apply!
This one is packed full of cyber insights, thanks for coming in Chris!
If your business is looking to enhance its level of cyber protection, check out some helpful information from REDD here
Cyber essential booklet – https://redd.com.au/cybersecurity-essentials-booklet/
Microsoft security score and what it really means blog – https://redd.com.au/microsoft-secure-score-and-what-it-really-means/
Recorded Thursday, 22nd of December 2022
00:00 – Start
00:21 – Introduction
00:48 – Chris’ career history and background
04:13 – What is Swytfx?
04:49 – What did was your role at Swytfx?
05:55 – Does the crypto industry have more threats than the others?
07:45 – Swyftx had big fraud team
08:31 – Chris’ biggest achievements in Swyftx.
09:39 – What are some of the lessons you learned from your time at Swyftx?
10:54 – Cybersecurity industry 20 years ago compared to now
12:42 – Security was previously fundamentally an IT problem
14:06 – How do you approach security in different roles and in different industries?
15:00 – The budget on a security program is generally determined by the risk
16:05 – How do you articulate risk to the executive or board to get a budget for cyber
18:42 – What is your take on the recent large-scale breaches in Australia?
19:24 – There are more attacks happening
21:05 – What are some interesting attacks that you have seen recently?
24:20 – What security frameworks do you recommend businesses to align to?
25:28 – NIST CSF Framework
26:14 – Choosing the right framework for small businesses
27:17 – How would businesses start in an offensive program?
31:06 – How does the defensive program works?
31:49 – How do we make our staff more resilient?
32:23 – Simple ways to do an offensive program
36:42 – Some security tips
37:26 – Chromebook is resilient to attacks
38:29 – Apple has better security than Android systems
39:04 – Importance of using MFA
39:44 – How MFA affects attackers
41:17 – Importance of using MFA in emails
41:56 – Outro
If you would like to discuss any of the topics discussed in this episode further with a REDD expert or if you would like to be a guest on the show, please get in touch either via our website, enquiries@redd.com.au or through any of the links below. https://redd.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/company/redd-digital/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-ferris/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksonpbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-polkinghorne/
Thanks for watching!
About REDD
REDD is a Technology Success Partner business headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. The Business and Technology podcast focuses on the commercial application of digital technologies in business. Guests will include industry experts, vendors, customers, business owners and anyone with unique insight to share. We discuss and explore current events, issues and stories relevant to business leaders, entrepreneurs, technologists and everyone in between. The show will have a mix of hosts from the REDD leadership anchored by co-founding Director and CEO Brad Ferris.
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