In the News
12/17/2021
Last weekend staffers at Virginia’s General Assembly noticed suspicious activity on their IT systems. It turned out to be a ransomware attack. Craig Kunitani, Security Mentor COO & CTO, was interviewed.
In the News
11/1/2021
Cybersecurity experts look at how cybersecurity has evolved over the past decade and what the next 10 years may bring, touching on topics from historic hacking trends and motivations to a paradigm-shifting future cyber attack that brings down critical infrastructure.
In the News
10/25/2021
Cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated and could take advantage of a natural disaster to wreak havoc on critical infrastructure. “Should states be preparing for this? Absolutely,” said Dan Lohrmann, chief security officer for Security Mentor, a national cybersecurity training firm that works with states. “There’s an assumption that a blended attack like this will happen.”
In the News
9/23/2021
A podcast with Security Mentor CSO, Dan Lohrmann, on building a cybersecurity culture in your organization.
In the News
7/27/2021
“Extortion is always wrong. It’s bad. But this way, you’re punishing the victim,” said Dan Lohrmann, chief security officer for Security Mentor, a national cybersecurity training firm that works with states. “I think it could end up causing more harm than good.”
In the News
7/8/2021
The CISO is often in a position where vulnerabilities are known and implementing a solution may result in an insecure posture. Should the CISO say ‘no we can’t do that’ or ‘figure out how to make it happen’? Dan Lohrmann, Chief Security Officer and Chief Strategist at Security Mentor, discuss his state government experience on getting to yes.
In the News
6/8/2021
Dan Lohrmann analyzes the recent waves of ransomware attacks that have targeted US petroleum pipeline companies, meat packers and more. He agrees they originate from Russia. And he offers some advice to President Biden of what to say to Russian President Putin when the two men meet later this month in Switzerland.
In the News
5/14/2021
Colonial Pipeline reportedly paid hackers a ransom of $5 million to get their systems back. Hear Security Mentor CSO, Dan Lohrmann, provide an analysis of the Colonial Pipeline attack and ransom payment.
In the News
4/22/2021
In an interview on cybersecurity leadership, State of Idaho CISO Kevin Tresh offers tips and insights gleaned from his cybersecurity and technical positions in federal, state and local governments.
In the News
1/15/2021
As state capitols brace for the threat of armed pro-Trump rioters in the days leading up to Wednesday’s presidential inauguration, information technology experts warn that officials must beef up not only their physical security but also their cybersecurity.
In the News
1/6/2021
Conversation with Dan Lohrmann and David Raviv, cofounder of The Cyber Guild and host for the New York Information Security Group.
In the News
11/13/2020
Montana CISO Andy Hanks discusses how a leading state chief information security officer navigates the cyberattacks targeting his state during the pandemic and beyond.