In the second episode of Tesseract Talks, our Marko Rukavina interviews Darren Mott, a retired FBI special agent with extensive experience in cybersecurity. They discuss Darren’s journey from being a high school teacher to joining the FBI, his significant contributions to cyber operations, and the evolution of cybersecurity threats. Darren shares insights on the biggest threats facing businesses today, including insider threats and ransomware, and emphasizes the importance of educating seniors about cybersecurity risks. He also talks about his transition to consulting and his plans to help businesses protect themselves against cyber threats.
Takeaways:
- Darren was part of one of the first cyber squads in the FBI.
- His experience includes infiltrating cyber crime groups.
- Insider threats are the biggest risk for businesses.
- Ransomware attacks are prevalent but not the most lucrative for criminals.
- Business email compromise can lead to significant financial losses.
- Seniors are particularly vulnerable to cyber scams.
- Darren’s consulting focuses on helping businesses protect client data.
- He emphasizes the need for risk assessments in cybersecurity.