In this panel discussion from the Inch 360 Conference, cybersecurity experts explore the intersection of compliance, insurance, and risk management. Moderated by Maria Braun (Baker Tilly), the panel features Casey Wheeler (Marsh McLennan Agency), Dan Brown (CISA), and Deb Wells (BECU).

Key Topics Covered:

The Compliance vs. Security Myth

• Why having SOC 2, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS doesn't automatically mean you're secure
• How to move beyond "check-the-box" compliance to holistic risk management
• The importance of building security in, not bolting it on

Cyber Insurance Essentials

• Top 5 controls insurers look for: MFA, comprehensive backups, email filtering, security awareness training, and wire transfer verification
• How insurance underwriting works and what carriers assess
• Why you should contact your carrier FIRST during an incident
• Common policy pitfalls: waiting periods, coverage triggers, and business interruption terms

Effective Risk Management

• How to run meaningful tabletop exercises (not just compliance theater)
• Why you need to include the right people: IT, legal, HR, facilities, and your insurance carrier
• The importance of making cybersecurity a daily habit, not a one-time event
• How to quantify risks and prioritize using heat maps and business impact

Third-Party Risk

• Why outsourcing doesn't transfer all responsibility
• The growing importance of vendor risk management
• How downstream attacks can impact your operations

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This episode is a part of a special series of interviews conducted at the INCH360 Cybersecurity Conference in Spokane, Washington. Visit their website to learn more about INCH360 and their mission.

Host Jethro D. Jones talks with Pete Tucker, developer at Drip7 and computer science instructor at Whitworth University, about the evolving role of AI in coding and education. Pete shares insights on teaching foundational skills, balancing AI assistance with deep learning, and how both students and professionals can use AI effectively while understanding its limitations.

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In this episode from the Inch360 Conference, cybersecurity expert Heather Stratford explores how AI is revolutionizing phishing attacks and social engineering tactics. She breaks down the rapid adoption of AI—with ChatGPT reaching 100 million users in just two months—and explains how criminals are weaponizing machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing to create highly personalized, sophisticated attacks.

Stratford examines real-world breaches including the MGM hack and a $25 million deepfake Zoom scam, demonstrating how attackers combine voice impersonation, social engineering, and AI-generated content to bypass traditional security measures. She reveals the shocking accessibility of cybercrime tools, with AI-powered phishing kits available for just $20.

The episode emphasizes that once-a-year security training is no longer sufficient. Stratford advocates for weekly micro-learning sessions, monthly phishing simulations, and role-specific training—especially for executives, accounting teams, and anyone with financial access. She stresses that while technology defenses are important, the human element remains the most vulnerable layer, making continuous employee education critical in the AI-driven threat landscape.

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