From Botnets to AI: Defending Against the Future of DDoS Warfare

In this episode of the Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast, Dr. Dave Chatterjee sits down with Richard Hummel, Director of Threat Intelligence at NETSCOUT, to unpack the fast-evolving Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) threat landscape. Richard shares unique insights from NETSCOUT’s latest global threat intelligence report, discussing the strategic weaponization of DDoS attacks in geopolitical conflict, the role of AI in modern attack infrastructure, and why proactive preparation, not prevention, is key. Together, they explore how leaders must adopt a “resilience by design” mindset to secure their digital frontlines.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-85-from-botnets-to-ai-defending-against-the-future-of-ddos-warfare/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,”&nbsp;Chicago Tribune,&nbsp;February 24, 2025."Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparednessDr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.<a...

Social engineering continues to be the primary gateway for cyberattacks, responsible for nearly 80% of fraud and ransomware incidents. And notably, 1 in 4 of these social engineering attacks originate via phone calls. Yet many enterprises continue to leave their phone systems exposed. In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee engages Richard Quattrocchi, Vice President of Digital Transformation, Mutare Inc., in a compelling discussion on the often-overlooked threat of voice-based cyberattacks, particularly vishing (voice phishing). Richard shares his professional journey, personal motivation rooted in a family scam incident, and the alarming rise of social engineering via phone calls—especially in the era of AI and deepfakes. The conversation underscores how organizations continue to leave phone systems vulnerable due to siloed ownership and outdated assumptions.Richard presents a layered defense strategy combining people, process, and technology, and introduces Mutare’s voice traffic filtering solution. This technology proactively intercepts malicious calls using metadata analysis before they reach users, drastically reducing exposure to fraud. The discussion also dives into real-world cases, including the MGM breach, and offers actionable guidance for enterprises and individuals to better secure voice channels.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-84-stopping-social-engineered-vishing-attacks-before-they-start/Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,”&nbsp;Chicago Tribune,&nbsp;February 24, 2025."Dr. Dave Chatterjee On A Proactive Behavioral Approach To Cyber Readiness," Forbes, February 21, 2025.Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise

Dr. Dave Chatterjee and David Close discuss the implications of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) on cybersecurity readiness. David, a Chief Solutions Architect at Futurex, explains the evolution of cryptographic methods to counter quantum computing threats. He highlights the importance of NIST's role in standardizing quantum-resistant algorithms like Kyber and Dilithium. David shares practical examples, such as Google and Cloudflare's hybrid TLS implementation and a financial institution's use of PQC for data storage. They emphasize the need for organizations to develop roadmaps, inventory cryptographic assets, and ensure vendor readiness. Dr. Chatterjee stresses the importance of a proactive, holistic approach to cybersecurity governance.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-83-future-proofing-your-data-preparing-for-the-post-quantum-era/Latest Articles and Press Releases on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:“Meet Dr. Dave Chatterjee, the mind behind the CommitmentPreparedness-Discipline method for cybersecurity,”&nbsp;Chicago Tribune,&nbsp;February 24, 2025.“Dr. Dave Chatterjee...

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) applications and tools are exploding. The global AI infrastructure market is projected to reach over $96 billion by 2027. AI applications are being used to empower every organizational function and industry, from logistics and supply chain to manufacturing, healthcare, finance and banking, marketing and sales, and customer sales. However, such adoption and use of AI tools and platforms has greatly expanded the attack surfaces and the attack vectors. They are presenting many more opportunities for hackers to break into systems and networks and also violate individual privacy and reputation, thereby causing irreparable harm and damage. In this episode, Dr. Dave Chatterjee and&nbsp;Oliver Friedrichs, Founder, and CEO of Pangea,&nbsp;discuss the risks associated with adopting and using AI and Generative AI applications and platforms. They share examples of AI-powered attacks, such as deepfake scams and ransomware attacks, and stress the need for continuous learning and proactive security measures. They also underscore the importance of continuous security assessments, incident response plans, and AI literacy for individuals and organizations.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights https://www.dchatte.com/episode-82-securing-ais-blind-spots-the-hidden-risks-in-enterprise-ai-adoption/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness<a...

Dr. Dave Chatterjee hosts a discussion on elevating your offensive program with Mark Carney, CEO @ Evolve Security, and Yaron Levi, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Dolby Labs. They emphasize the importance of a proactive, continuous approach to cybersecurity, contrasting it with traditional reactive measures. Key points include the need for a threat-informed, programmatic mindset, continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), and the integration of business objectives. They stress the importance of intelligence, risk assessment, and the role of third-party providers as partners. The conversation highlights the necessity of senior leadership commitment and the challenges of defining and measuring risk in cybersecurity.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-81-elevating-your-offensive-security-program/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. <a...

Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Kee Jefferys, Technical Co-Founder of Session, discuss the use of blockchain technology in enhancing the security and privacy of messaging apps, specifically Session. Session, which has over a million monthly active users, uses a decentralized network of nodes incentivized by Session tokens. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Session does not require a phone number for sign-up and employs onion routing and end-to-end encryption to protect user data. Kee emphasizes the importance of considering the threat model and user needs when choosing a messaging app. Session is best suited for high-threat scenarios, while other apps may be more appropriate for regulatory compliance. Session is free, with potential future premium features, and is primarily for individual users.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-80-using-blockchain-technology-to-make-messaging-apps-more-secure-and-private/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. <a...

Despite companies’ best efforts, stored access credentials inevitably get stolen or misused. Whether it is a disgruntled employee posting the data, an employee that makes an innocent mistake exposing that data, a company needing revenue selling the information, a criminal hacker group stealing the information, or a government-backed group stealing the information, etc. it is simply a matter of when not if that information will be stolen.“The only truly safe way to handle people’s secrets is never to store them in the first place – what is not stored cannot be stolen,” says Tina Srivastava, Ph.D., an MIT-trained rocket scientist and privacy expert who has cracked the code on stored credentials She is the co-founder of Badge, a platform that allows users to enroll and authenticate on any device without storing Personally Identifiable Information (PII). In this episode, Tina and I discuss how the new technology works, its implications, and how organizations should ensure they are not storing user credentials.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-79-authenticate-without-storing-credentials-mit-scientist-cracks-the-code/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness<a href="https://cmr.berkeley.edu/2024/07/getting-cybersecurity-right/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

In this episode, Shrav Mehta, Founder, and CEO at Secureframe, joins me to discuss major cybersecurity incidents in 2024, highlighting five significant breaches: National Public Data (2.7 billion records), AT&amp;T (50 billion), Ticketmaster (500 million), Change Healthcare (145 million), and Dell (49 million). We emphasize the importance of proactive measures, such as data minimization, continuous training, and zero-trust models. I stressed the need for leadership engagement, robust incident response plans, and a holistic approach to security. Shrav underscores the role of automation and continuous monitoring in enhancing protection. We both agreed on the necessity of evolving security practices to counter emerging threats like deepfakes and AI-enabled attacks.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-78-lessons-from-2024s-biggest-cyber-incidents-and-building-stronger-defenses-for-2025/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Yahoo!Finance, Dec 16, 2024Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. <a...

In this episode, Aaron Painter, CEO at Nametag, joins me in discussing the Deepfake fraud phenomenon and how organizations and individuals should protect themselves from such scams. A recent study conducted by finance software provider Medius finds that over 53% of businesses in the U.S. and U.K. have been targets of financial scams powered by “deepfake” technology, with 43% falling victim to such attacks. 85% of the finance professionals polled view such scams as an “existential” threat to their organization’s financial security. In the United States, families lose an average of $11,000 in each fake kidnapping scam. According to data from the Federal Trade Commission, Americans lost $2.6 billion last year in imposter scams.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights --https://www.dchatte.com/episode-77-stopping-deepfake-threats-protecting-organizations-through-identity-verification/Latest Articles and Press Release on The Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast Series:Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications &amp; Press Releases:Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Press Release —&nbsp;Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness<a...

IBM recently reported a 71% year-over-year increase in attacks using valid credentials. This continued use of stolen credentials is also evident through ongoing public incidents like the string of attacks targeting Snowflake's customers that resulted in breaches at AT&amp;T and Advanced Auto Parts. Lynsey Wolf, Team Lead and Insider Threat Analyst at DTEX Systems&nbsp;believes that users' psychological and behavioral traits are being overlooked when it comes to defending against credential misuse. In this episode, we discuss how best to mitigate such threats using a proactive approach to insider risk management by focusing on user behavior and indicators rather than just incident response.To access and download the entire podcast summary with discussion highlights -- https://www.dchatte.com/episode-76-from-reactive-to-proactive-how-behavioral-psychology-is-transforming-enterprise-security/Latest Press Release:Cybersecurity Readiness Podcast by Dr. Dave Chatterjee Reaches 10,000 Downloads Globally, Business Insider/Markets Insider, Dec 10, 2024.Press Release —&nbsp;Dr. Dave Chatterjee Hosts Global Podcast Series on Cyber Readiness, Marketers Media, Dec 12, 2024.Connect with Host Dr. Dave Chatterjee and Subscribe to the PodcastPlease subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! And please leave the show a rating if you like what you hear. New episodes are released every two weeks. Connect with Dr. Chatterjee on these platforms: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dchatte/ Website: https://dchatte.com/Cybersecurity Readiness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Cybersecurity-Readiness-Holistic-High-Performance-Approach/dp/1071837338https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/cybersecurity-readiness/book275712Latest Publications: Ignorance is not bliss: A human-centered whole-of-enterprise approach to cybersecurity preparedness"Getting Cybersecurity Right,” California Management Review — Insights, July 8, 2024. Published in USA Today —&nbsp;“Dave Chatterjee Drops the Cybersecurity Jargon, Encouraging Proactiveness Rather than Reactiveness,” April 8, 2024Preventing...