S2 - Episode 005 – Third Party Risk – It's not Me, It's You!

S2 - Episode 005 – Third Party Risk – It's not Me, It's You!

Author: Jason Popillion and Kevin Pentecost April 27, 2023 Duration: 1:20:01

HE'S BAAAAAAACK!! In this episode, we RE-visit with our very first guest, Benjamin Hall.

Ben has served as a virtual CISO, and serves as Sr. Information Security Consultant at Heartland Business Systems. With experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Ben has worked in several industries including Banking, Finance, Insurance, and Healthcare. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), and a HITRUST Certified Common Security Framework Practitioner (CCSFP).  He is skilled in DR (Disaster Recovery), BC (Business Continuity), IR (Incident Response), Documentation, Risk Management, Business Development, and Information Security.

To say Ben is qualified to tackle this very challenging topic is frankly, an understatement! It was our extreme pleasure to have Ben back to join us as we provide helpful tips on what YOU need to do to address third-party risk for your company.

Join Kevin and Jason as they touch on some hard-hitting questions around risk and how to tackle some of the challenges that come with managing your due care and due diligence as it relates to outsourcing, and partnering with companies outside of your own 4 walls.

Jason Popillion is a CISSP and serves as a CIO/CTO of a SaaS company and Kevin Pentecost is a CISSP, CISM, CEH, CPT, MPCS, MCSE, CCA, ITIL-F and serves as a Information Security Director for a Manufacturing company.

 

 

CITATIONS:

Heartland Business Systems:

https://www.hbs.net/

Mark Cuban Interview with Credit-Suisse.com:

https://www.credit-suisse.com/about-us-news/en/articles/news-and-expertise/mark-cuban-data-is-the-new-gold-201706.html


Ever feel like the world of cybersecurity is explained in a language only experts understand? That's exactly why Cyber Distortion Podcast Series exists. Hosts Jason Popillion and Kevin Pentecost, both seasoned professionals who hold top certifications like the CISSP, cut through the jargon and distortion to talk about digital safety in clear, practical terms. Each episode feels like a conversation with two colleagues who have been in the trenches-Jason as a CIO/CTO and Kevin as an Information Security Manager-and who genuinely want you to walk away with something useful. You won't just hear abstract theories; you'll get actionable advice that applies whether you're protecting your personal data or responsible for an entire organization's security posture. This podcast demystifies the concepts that matter now, from everyday online habits to broader organizational strategies, making crucial knowledge accessible without oversimplifying the real challenges. Tune in for straightforward discussions that equip you with the understanding to navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape with more confidence.
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