This week, guest David Benford, managing director of Blackstage Forensics, is on the podcast. In this episode, we discuss the overlap between digital and physical security, exploring the various types of vulnerabilities businesses face in the digital realm. David shares specific examples of digital vulnerabilities he has encountered in his work and highlights the potential risks they pose to individuals and organizations. The conversation also touches upon the convergence of the cyber and digital worlds, emphasizing the need to consider both online and offline security.

Key Takeaways:

  • Why digital vulnerabilities pose real-world security risks to businesses and individuals.

  • How personal identifying information (PII), such as home addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers, can be exposed through various channels.

  • Why digital vulnerabilities can result in blackmail, sextortion, harassment, stalking, and reputational risks.

  • How to build trust and put clients at ease during the onboarding process.

  • Common mistakes that clients make such using easily guessable email addresses and sharing personal data without fully understanding the terms and conditions.

  • How data breaches and leaks by companies can expose personal information, creating vulnerabilities.

  • Why future trends suggest an increase in privacy and security awareness, but also a rise in new types of data breaches and attacks.

  • How the advancement of artificial intelligence offers both advantages and challenges in detecting and combating threats.

     


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