The Department of Know: Ransomware gangs, Copilot apps, and drones phone home

The Department of Know: Ransomware gangs, Copilot apps, and drones phone home

Author: CISO Series August 14, 2026 Duration: 33:20

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This week's Department of Know is hosted by Sarah Lane, with guests Peter Gregory, author of over 50 books on cybersecurity, and Michael Bickford, former CISO, New York State Gaming Commission, Unisys Security Consulting.

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