Compliance Unfiltered With Adam Goslin

On this episode Compliance Unfiltered, its that time again - time for Quarterly Security Insights! This quarter we are focused on all the goings on in the cybersecurity world and will specifically cover:

- Password Best Practices

- TCT Portal for PCI v4.0

- Facebook Exploits User Devices to Spy on Competitors

- Hackers find a way to open any of over 3 million hotel keycard locks in seconds

- Tycoon Malware kit Bypasses Microsoft and Google's MFA

All these topics and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of compliance unfiltered, the CU guys have a special one for the Assessors and Consultants out there! With so much of the work done for their clients being repetitive, the value of pre-configured certification tracks is immense - A true game-changer when it comes to time and money savings. Adam breaks down what pre-configured certifications track are, how to use them, and exactly how you can benefit from them. All this and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys give the listeners an inside view of PCI compliance for Franchises, and how best to tackle it. You'd be shocked how many large organizations are still dependent upon disjointed manual processes. Adam shares how automation at that large of a scale is such a game changer and why not just relying on your assessor's tool set can mitigate a TON of headaches. All this and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys give you the listener, a first-hand look at the ins and outs of physical security as it pertains to the overarching topic of cybersecurity. Curious why physical security is an important part of cybersecurity? Wondering what organizations can do to determine what their physical security needs are? Looking to improve your best practices around physical security in the realm of cybersecurity? Well you're in luck! We've got all these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys navigate the labyrinth that is managing compliance across multiple environments. Adam lets the listener in on why compliance complexity can catch some organizations off guard. Curious about the pitfalls of of sub-elements? Wondering how companies can improve their compliance posture? Want to learn how splitting requirements can be a game changer? All this and more on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU guys cover the contentious topic of the recent Iranian based cyber-attacks on US organizations. Want to know what happened, who's responsible, and whether or not it's going to happen again? Then this is the episode for you. Adam breaks down all the critical details and walks the listener through how to look for signs that an organization might be in danger. All this and more on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this week's Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys wrap up the series on exactly how and why managing compliance sucks. Adam puts a bow on the topic by sharing with the listeners exactly how, and why, managing compliance sucks less by using a compliance management system. Curious why organizations struggle with realizing they have an opportunity to improve? Wondering what leadership can do to validate the pain their team is feeling? Answers to all these questions and more on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam goes to bat for the assessors and consultants out there. The guys give a full breakdown on what it's like for the brave folks out there tasked with managing compliance for other organizations. Everything from coordination struggles, to primary communication issues, to storage challenges with things literally all over the place. The CU guys have got you covered, all on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam takes the listener on deep dive down the rabbit hole of internal compliance management. If you are responsible for your organization's compliance, then this episode is especially suited to your story. If you're an external assessor, have no fear, this will give you a solid understand of your client's perspective, and whet your appetite for next week's episode, wink-wink. Coordination, communication, storage and more all on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

Regardless of what version of PCI 4 the council decides to roll out. QSA firms and individual organizations alike can benefit from having a compliance tool where all of their evidence is in one place, that provides a full access to the required team members. Curious about INFI tables or CCW's? Have no fear the TCT Portal has you covered there as well. Questions on formatting and reporting? Rest easy, the CU guys will lay out exactly how to tackle that challenge and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys cut to the chase on thieves in our midst and chat openly about the various types of passwords stealers currently wreaking havoc on a largely unsuspecting public. How do they work? How do you know you have one on your machine? What should you do if you find one?! All these answers and more on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU guys wax poetic about everything from fruit salads to mainframes in this Important Devices Policies edition of the podcast.

This often overlooked topic can be the undoing of the even the most secure organizations. Curious how device policies should play in to your team's approach? Wondering about mobile devices and external storage? Adam addresses all these topics and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys tackle the topic of background checks as it relates to your compliance, and to your business overall.

Wondering what types of background checks to do? How often to run these checks? How to select a background checking service?

All these answers and more, on this week’s Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the guys talk openly about the uncomfortable topic of reducing your internal security headcount while still mitigating risk along the way. Adam gives counsel on some of the key considerations to evaluate prior to making cuts. He shares some key tips on how to make cuts wisely and talks through some of the best practices on approaching cuts effectively. Curious on where to start? The CU guys have got you covered there too, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered!

On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered. It's that time again! Time for 2024's security insights podcast! This month Adam gives a breakdown on the importance of vendor security. The guys cover the value of TCT Portal handling of the new PCI v4.0 INFI worksheet. Plus, Adam covers the juiciest news stories from this quarter in cyber security. All these topics and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered. Adam gives the listeners an in-depth view of what to expect from the impending switch to PCI v4.0. The March 31st deadline is fast approaching, and the CU guys want listeners to be properly prepared. Curious how hard the transition will actually be? Wondering what to do if your recertification date falls outside the standard April-May window? Looking for tools to help in your transition? All these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys ring in the new year with a high level overview of some of the key topics on every cybersecurity pro's minds in 2024. Curious about how to properly take stock of your cybersecurity positions? What can you do to better prepare your organization for the security challenges of 2024? How can you more effectively communicate your compliance management approach across the organization? All these answers and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys chat at length regarding the coming trends of the 2024 security and compliance landscape. Curious what Artificial Intelligence has in store for the compliance community in 2024? Wondering what's new in the phishing arena? How about news on the authentication front? Answers to all these topics and more on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd have a chat about what happens when a member of an organization gets hit by the proverbial bus. Why is it important for all organizations to prepare for this possibility? What should planning look like? And where should an organization start? Answers to all these questions and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys chat about the nuances within the compliance consulting realm. They chat about why this topic is a major pain point for some. Adam talks at length about how companies can go about addressing these weaknesses with some help. Curious about the ongoing value of compliance consulting? Wondering what can expect from fractional consulting? All these answers and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.

On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered. It's that time again! Time for this quarter's security insights podcast! This month Adam gives a breakdown on the importance of physical security. The guys cover the value of Operational Mode as it relates to achieving continuous compliance. Plus, Adam covers the juiciest news stories from this quarter in cyber security. All these topics and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.

On this Episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys share several things to be thankful for, in the compliance world, and beyond. Personal and Professional Gratitudes are shared, plus a special holiday message to you, the listener. All this and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.

On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the guys celebrate and chat about the one hundred episodes that have been Compliance Unfiltered to the point. Adam and Todd chat about funny moments, adapting and overcoming podcasting challenges, and some of our listeners favor topics. Plus, special thank yous and peak into the future! All this and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!

On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the guys jump in with both feet on the tough topic of organizational change and how it impacts an organizations PCI compliance. Adam covers some examples of organizational change with wide reaching impacts. The guys chat about the new version of PCI and how its increasing complexity factors as your organization goes through changes. Finally, Adam gives some insight on planning for organization change as it relates to compliance. All this and more on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys are giving listeners a deeper understanding of some critical elements of the new PCI v4.0 Standard, in advance of the upcoming deadline. Adam covers some high-level challenges PCI pros can expect, while also charting a path to success relating to web application firewalls. Have questions about the payment page scripts requirement 6.4.3.? Well, you're not alone. Curious why this requirement even exists? All these answers and more on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The red flags are out in force! The CU guys have an important chat about some of the key red flags that could me you have been breached! What are some red flags at the user level? What are some of the most important signs to look out for at the system level? How can you be better prepared for a breach in the future? All these answers and more on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys give the listeners a sound overview of what exactly is driving the growth of complexity amongst compliance requirements. Adam and Todd chat about the real-world examples of increasing threats. They also talk on how things like these push the security and compliance arena toward more complexity. Finally, Adam gives the listeners ways they can guide their organizations in dealing with increasing complexities and some resolutions currently available. All these topics and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!

This week on Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys give their account of the week that was in Portland OR. The Pacific Northwest played home to this year's PCI North American Community Meeting, and wow, was it an experience! Adam and Todd chat about the preparation for the event, share some of the wild tails from the convention center floor, and talk in depth about some of the key take aways in the PCI space this year. You won't want to miss all this and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered the CU guys break down the importance and benefits of training your organization to follow PCI DSS. Adam gives the listeners a full understand of why training your personnel on PCI is so critical. He will cover the important things you can do to gear up for the training, cover what specific trainings will be needed, and he'll cover what specialized focuses you should be mindful of as you look to implementing a PCI training program for your organization. Curious how PCI DSS v4.0 comes in to play? No worries, the CU guys have all these answers and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys touch on some unknown territory for a lot of folks, and that is the realm of PCI Self-Assessments. Should your company do one? Well first Adam will spend time going over what a PCI Self-Assessment actually IS. He'll go over what the requirements are, whether or not a third party would take your word for it, and how leveraging a compliance management system can help. All this, and more helpful PCI Self-Assessment tips, on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered!

On this week's edition of Compliance Unfiltered. The CU guys give the listeners an in-depth look at a topic which escapes most folks in the compliance space, and that is the benefit of becoming PCI compliant even if you don't process credit cards. Adam will talk through the logistics and lay out a very compelling case as to why leveraging PCI makes so much sense. Curious how PCI aligns with other standards? Wondering how you can use PCI as your compliance centerpiece? No worries, all that wisdom and more, on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU guys have a special announcement regarding the upcoming PCI-DSS Community Meetings: Tune in to find out!

On this week's episode, the Compliance Unfiltered Duo give you the quick hits for Q3 2023, in our quarterly security insights episode. Adam gives an in-depth breakdown on all the key topics at hand in Q3 of 2023, PCI 4.0 transition is upon us are you ready? Did you see the third-party vendor hacks that exposes data from both American and Southwest Airlines? ChatGPT... When it comes to secure coding, it looks human after all. Finally, Akira Ransomware is building momentum with a shift to Linux! All of these topics and more on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU guys give it to you straight, no chaser! The dirty details of what happens if you don't maintain the PCI-DSS compliance certification you worked so hard to attain. Why is this such a critical discussion point? What are some of the dangers of "taking your foot off the gas pedal?" Adam's got some real world horror stories to share with the listeners, and will also explain how to escape compliance peril - if you find yourself there. All this and more on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd will go deep on the topic of planning your work and effective working your plan. Specifically, this week, the CU guys focus on how to help organizations anticipate, and properly plan for, their impending compliance costs. Why is it so tough to accurately predict costs in this arena? What are some of the obvious, and less obvious costs to know about going in? How do time the management capabilities of your team play in the mix? Have no fear, the CU Guys have all these answers for you, and more. All on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered The CU guys have the remedy for your Summertime Compliance Blues. This week, Adam goes over why summertime is such a perfect opportunity for cyber attackers. The guys will cover how organizations can protect themselves this summer, They chat about helpful trainings, and talk about some of the key planning companies can undertake to avoid some of the most common summertime scams. All this and more on this week's edition of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU guys break down one of the wildest topics in Compliance Unfiltered history - What the term "Hit By the Bus" means in a compliance context. What it means. How it pertains to you. What you should go about leveraging this approach, and a Hit By the Bus story you're going to have to hear to believe, all on week's this episode of Compliance Unfiltered!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd talk about the importance of properly training your compliance personnel. The impact on a variety for different areas throughout the organization is vast. For that reason, the CU guys talk about how tough it is to get the right person to train compliance personnel and how vital the role of the compliance training personnel becomes to the organization. Curious if your compliance personnel are properly trained? Wondering how to identify the gaps in your compliance training program? All these answers and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the guys dive deep on the topic of Breach Transparency. What exactly the stakes are in the buzz word heavy topic? What exactly is the landscape? How can a company prepare in advance, and what type of help is available out there? Are just a few of the questioned Adam covers this week. Curious about proper and consolidated communication around this hypersensitive topic? The CU guys have you covered there too! All these topics and more, on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.

On the episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam and Todd shed some light on the potentially daunting security realm of consumer messaging applications. So, what exactly are consumer messaging apps? How often does your team interact with them? Exactly how much risk could you be incurring because of them? How can an organization govern them, and what should a long-term strategy look like going forward? These are just some of the questions you'll get answered on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.  

On this Episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam jumps to the rescue of potential ransomware victims by giving the listeners a full breakdown of the present day landscape of Ransomware! What to look for and just how bad it can get for an organization. Adam also brings some real-life ransomware horror stories to the table, and will share some different methods organizations can use to prepare for a ransomware attack. All this and more on this week's Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Adam gives the audience the inside track on which organizations will need a third party CMMC assessor. For those who don't already know,  Adam will give listeners a full understanding of the term CP3AO and why it matters. Curious if C3PAO is for you? Wondering how long a CMMC Assessment will should take? All these answers and more on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered!  

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, The CU guys talk listeners through how made to order, custom compliance certifications are a reality and can change the face of an organization's compliance practice. Adam goes in depth into how an organization can leverage custom certifications to get the most out of their compliance team's time and effort. Curious how to simplify your engagements? Wondering about how you track your custom certifications? All those answers and more, on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.  

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys are talking through the value of the TCT Portal, not just for your immediate compliance needs, but as a true game changer in year two and beyond. Adam gives a full breakdown of the true meaning of helping to make compliance management suck less with the TCT Portal. Settle in for a snapshot of the year one benefits of the TCT Portal, and then hang on tight as the CU guys really hone in on the lasting benefits for the rest of the episode. Curious how to get more effective and efficient in your compliance management? Then this is the episode of Compliance Unfiltered for you!

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys have a spirited discussion about what to expect from your first CMMC Assessment. As this topic seems to be on everyone in the DoD Contractor space's mind, Adam will cover it on this episode from stem to stern. What is CMMC at a high level? How does one go about finding a C3PAO? Curious about the different phases and what to expect in each one? Want to know some good practices on how to stay up to date on your SPRS Score? Don't worry, all those topics, and more, are on the agenda for this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, Its time to chat about the CMMC SPRS Score! The CMMC-AB now recognizes the SPRS Score as the industry standard scoring metric. Adam's going to tell the listeners all about what the SPRS score is, and how the heck you interpret those negative numbers. Curious if your organization can just do the assessment yourselves? Wondering how SPRS Scoring fits in to the CMMC world in general? The CU guys have got you covered! Plus, Adam shares special news about SPRS Scoring and the TCT Portal! All on this week's Compliance Unfiltered!

On this week's episode, the Compliance Unfiltered Duo give you the quick hits for Q2 2023, in our quarterly security insights episode. Adam gives an in-depth breakdown of password management systems and their importance in modern compliance management. Then the CU guys jump feet first into understanding the benefits of a Compliance Management Systems with multiple dashboard views and their applicability across multiple internal and external use cases. The guys then round out the episode with the latest in the news including: A Pwn2Own Vancouver 2023 update, and how Bitcoin ATM hacks led to uncovering 0-Day vulnerabilities on their platform, all on this episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

On this episode of Compliance Unfiltered, the CU guys are pleased to welcome Andrew Baranich of Cnxtd Event Media to the show! Andrew is heading up the coordination of the CMMC Day Event in Arlington Virginia on May 15th, 2023, where TCT will be a Sponsor.

CMMC Day is focused on Providing forward-looking discussions with guidance in the Cybersecurity, secure payments, certification, secure project collaboration , ICT product certification, spheres. It also offers a comprehensive view of new certification requirements that apply to industry stakeholders.

Want to know more? Curious if there's still time for you to get involved? Well the CU guys have all those answers for you and more, on this week's episode of Compliance Unfiltered.

Please visit CMMCDay.org for all event details!