Mark Sangster - Cybersecurity Author and Expert | The Inside Truth About Cybercrime

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➡️ About The Guest

Mark Sangster is a cybersecurity author and expert who has been featured in leading publications and media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, and RSA Conference. He is the author of No Safe Harbor: The Inside Truth about Cybercrime and How to Protect Your Business, a book that exposes the hidden threats and vulnerabilities of modern organizations in the digital age. Mark is also the Vice President and Chief of Strategy at Adlumin, a company that provides advanced security and compliance solutions for the financial sector.

With over 25 years of experience in the InfoSec industry, Mark has worked with global giants like Intel, BlackBerry, and Cisco, and has a deep understanding of the regulatory, risk, and technological challenges facing businesses today. Mark is an award-winning speaker who delivers engaging and insightful presentations on topics such as cyber resilience, threat intelligence, and incident response. He is passionate about educating and empowering audiences to take action against cybercrime and protect their valuable assets.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Introduction

01:04 - Mark Sangster’s Origin Story

03:49 - From Tech to Cyber Marketing

06:12 - Current Cybersecurity Challenges

10:04 - Human Element in Cybercrime

13:54 - Rise in Cyber Attacks

17:00 - Sponsor: The Product Boss Podcast

17:48 - Future of Cybercrimes

21:39 - Protecting Against Cyber Attacks

23:15 - The 'Gray Actor' Explained

25:03 - Ransomware Fallout

29:28 - Law Enforcement and Cybercrime

34:59 - Lessons from Mark's Book

35:46 - Connect with Mark Online

36:13 - Overcoming His Career's Toughest Challenge

36:49 - Most Impactful Person in Mark’s Life

37:21 - Top Books and Podcasts

38:13 - Advice to 20-Year-Old Self

38:24 - Defining Success