030. Why Organisations Struggle with Security Basics

Some of the most common cybersecurity issues have been around for decades and whilst basic security practices can help protect organisations against these threats, businesses are still struggling to implement security basics. We talk phishing, patching and supply chain risk with the new Head of InfoSec at The University of Salford, Greg van der Gaast and why organisations need to be playing the long game when it comes to security. 0’22 Guest introduction 0’54 Why do companies struggle with security basics? 9’41 How to prioritise security 10’24 Phishing, patching and supply chain risk 34’16 Playing the long game 37’00 CISO certifications – are they worth it? 45’20 Security consistency 50’34 Visibility is everything! Do you see IT and Security as distinct entities, or do you see them as security as a function of IT? Reach out to us on Twitter @secarma or email us at [email protected] Download on iTunes: apple.co/2Ji61Ek Listening time: 55 minutes Hosted by: Holly Grace Williams, Technical Director at Secarma Guest: Greg van de Gaast, Head of InfoSec at The University of Salford