Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy Smedley talks all about construction—and three big takeaways from an event she attended earlier this month. She says these trends are prevalent today in the construction industry, although they do also apply to many industries such as manufacturing, energy, and so much more. She also discusses: Three big trends to watch. How much has changed in the past several years. How we can best prepare our business for what comes next. peggysmedleyshow.com  (3/28/23 - 815) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, security, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Henry Bzeih, global industry lead for automotive, mobility, and transportation, Microsoft, and Kaivan Karimi, global partner strategy leader, automotive, mobility, and transportation, Microsoft, talk about security—and what is top of mind for mobility and manufacturing industries when it comes to security. Bzeih says we see security as the foundational elements or anchors for our strategy. Karimi says when it is connected, it becomes—for lack of a better word—part of the IT system. They also discuss: How much Microsoft plans to invest in security in the next five years. The IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) convergence—and how security factors in. How Microsoft is strengthening partner relationships, so the bad actors don’t get in, and the vision for the future. Threat Protection - SIEM and XDR Tools | Microsoft Security Microsoft OT security Solutions Microsoft Security Day Microsoft Introduces AI-Powered Cybersecurity Assistant Avanade Collaborates with Microsoft to Help the Automotive Industry and OEMs Fight the Threat of Cybersecurity Attacks (3/28/23 - 815) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, security, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Henry Bzeih, Microsoft, Kaivan Karimi This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.  

Peggy Smedley talks all about manufacturing and bringing jobs back to the states—and shares a big announcement out of her hometown. She also talks about how it is going to have a big impact on American manufacturing in the years ahead—and how we need to get the next generation as excited about this announcement as she is. She also discusses: The history behind the industry’s outsourcing of jobs and production to foreign nations. Challenges that came as a result of outsourcing to foreign nations. What’s ahead for manufacturing in the months to come. peggysmedleyshow.com  (3/21/23 - 814) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Walt Szablowski, founder & executive chairman, Eracent, dig into the topic of cybersecurity, discussing the impact of all these breaches on businesses and their customers. He says the key here is these hackers are taking over your life and taking over a business—everything you do is monitored and controlled by hackers.  They also discuss: Examples of companies that have been hacked and the amount spent on ransom. How and why hacking is a business—and how that operates. How to protect your business from hackers.  eracent.com  (3/21/23 - 814) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Walt Szablowski, Eracent This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Gerald Kasulis, vice president of business operations, NordPass, talk about the challenges SMBs (small-sized and medium-sized businesses) are struggling with when it comes to cyber criminals today. He says when it comes to data breaches and hacks historically, we are used to seeing large organizations get breached—but recently we have seen a huge increase in SMBs getting breached. They also discuss: The big mistake SMBs are making in terms of password management. Why it is so hard to do password security. The importance of education in protecting our data and our businesses. nordpass.com/business-password-manager  (3/21/23 - 814) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Gerald Kasulis, NordPass This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley talks all about cybersecurity, narrowing in on how the U.S. government is taking action with its National Cybersecurity Strategy. She outlines the details of the strategy and gives her thoughts about what needs to happen next in businesses. She also discusses: A historical look at what this administration has already done with security. The complex threat environment we currently face and the state of technology. The objectives of the National Cybersecurity Strategy. peggysmedleyshow.com  (3/14/23 - 813) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley and Mike Rogers, former congressman and chairman of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee, talk about if education is still a key component to security. He says education is constant because it is easy to get into a pattern where you think you are okay, and then get complacent. They also discuss: The purpose of defining a nation state. Examples such as a case a few years ago where Russians were inside an electric grid. How to be more vigilant in our businesses so the bad guys don’t get in and how to prepare the next generation to secure our infrastructure. mikerogers.com  (3/14/23 - 813) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Mike Rogers, U.S. House Intelligence Committee This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy and Ryan Throop, executive consultant - Americas Lead SAP Security Services, IBM Consulting, and Nathan Weaver, senior director, SAP Business Unit, Microsoft, talk about SAP security. Throop says SAP is a large software company and provides solutions that literally cover all aspects of a business—and there are so many security concepts that need to be covered. Weaver adds when we think about the relationship Microsoft has with SAP, it runs 30 years deep. They also discuss: The 13 layers of SAP security. The challenges that keep leaders up at night.  How to secure businesses. ibm.com/services/microsoft-azure-security  ibm.com/reports/threat-intelligence  SAP Cloud Platform on Azure | Microsoft Azure What is XDR? | Microsoft Security Microsoft Sentinel solution for SAP® applications – SAP Monitoring | Microsoft Azure (3/14/23 - 813) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Ryan Throop, IBM Consulting, Nathan Weaver, Microsoft This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.

Peggy Smedley talks all about the climate, sharing details from a new report. She says industries like manufacturing, construction, and more continue to find innovative ways to leverage technologies to improve efficiency of operations—which ultimately helps the climate. She also discusses: A historical perspective on climate change—and a warning that was heeded. Results from a consumer survey that just might dictate how businesses should proceed in the years ahead. What needs to happen next and how we can leverage technology. peggysmedleyshow.com  (3/7/23 - 812) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.  

Peggy Smedley and Daniel Dobrygowski, head of governance and trust, World Economic Forum, talk about how the character of cyber threats has changed. He says the Forum looks at cyber risk over time and how perceptions of cyber risk are changing and what their expectations are—and it is expecting an increase in both impact and severity to businesses. They also discuss: What a catastrophic cyber event might entail. How cyber risks are making companies reevaluate which countries to invest in and which companies to partner with in the supply chain. The importance of a skilled cyber workforce and a mindset shift in the C-Suite. weforum.org  (3/7/23 - 812) IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Daniel Dobrygowski, World Economic Forum This episode is available on all major streaming platforms. If you enjoyed this segment, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts.