{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Distilled Security Podcast","title":"Episode 6: SEC Penalties, M&A Security, and Due Diligence","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4641,"description":"Episode 6: SEC Penalties, M&A Security, and Due Diligence\n\nWelcome back to the Distilled Security Podcast! In this episode, hosts Justin, Rick, and Joe dive into the latest in cybersecurity, from regulatory challenges to pop culture:\nTopics Covered\nSEC Penalties for Cybersecurity Disclosures\nDiscussing recent SEC penalties due to lapses in cybersecurity disclosure, the implications for companies, and how organizations can stay compliant.\nCybersecurity Materiality and Disclosure Practices\nTips on navigating the materiality assessment of cybersecurity incidents and ensuring compliance with auditors' disclosure requirements.\nPreparedness Through Tabletop Exercises\nExploring tabletop exercises as a method to enhance readiness for cybersecurity disclosures.\nSecurity in Mergers & Acquisitions\nThe importance of aligning security philosophies, protecting supply chain integrity, and fast decision-making in M&A processes.\nPre-Mortem Analyses for Risk Mitigation\nUtilizing pre-mortem analyses to identify risks in acquisitions and ensure security compatibility before a merger.\nBest Practices for Selling a Company with Strong Security\nTips on audit readiness, maintaining a secure posture, and what security leaders should prioritize to avoid penalties or discounts during acquisitions.\nInformation Control in Modern Warfare\nHow controlling information plays a strategic role, with examples from cyberpunk themes to illustrate the power of data control.\nFavorite Cybersecurity Movies\nA fun review of iconic cybersecurity movies, highlighting elements like data movement, IP address inaccuracies, and common movie hacking tropes.\nDue Diligence Strategies for Small Businesses\nKey steps for conducting effective due diligence, including using a risk-based approach to compliance and managing contracts efficiently.\nLinks\nCyber Scoop\nSpirits\nBarrell Seagrass - A unique blend of American and Canadian rye whiskeys, each carefully selected and finished in Martinique Rhum, Madeira, and apricot...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MJdG3-EB1xgpmosNU-oEduyFhaC1R3HoELIm4f9vQDM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMjk1/MTk1NTkwZTA3OThl/NzAxOGMwZjM4NTEy/MjVmOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}