web02.fireside.fm Sun, 10 May 2026 17:28:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tech Transforms - Episodes Tagged with “Critical Infrastructure” https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/tags/critical%20infrastructure Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:45:00 -0400 Global technology is changing the way we live. Critical government decisions affect the intersection of technology advancement and human needs. This podcast talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping the landscape to understand how they are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while also meeting the needs of today's modern world. en-us episodic Tech Transforms, brought to you by Owl Cyber Defense, talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping government technology. Carolyn Ford Global technology is changing the way we live. Critical government decisions affect the intersection of technology advancement and human needs. This podcast talks to some of the most prominent influencers shaping the landscape to understand how they are leveraging technology to solve complex challenges while also meeting the needs of today's modern world. no Carolyn Ford Galadrielford@gmail.com Episode 106: Influence, Intel, and Insider Threats: The Human Side of Cyber Risk https://techtransforms.fireside.fm/106 57e49927-13a1-44c7-aa88-6313fd98b782 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:45:00 -0400 Carolyn Ford full Carolyn Ford Host Carolyn Ford interviews Julie Laurin, Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant with the Mining & Metals ISAC, on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. They unpack social engineering tactics like the ClickFix malware, the overlooked risks in critical infrastructure, and the geopolitical stakes of mining and minerals. Julie also shares candid perspectives on women in tech leadership, the strengths of neurodiverse professionals, and why empathy is essential in today’s digital age. A thought-provoking conversation at the intersection of technology, security, and human behavior. 37:56 no <p>In this episode, host Carolyn Ford sits down with Julie Laurin, a cyber threat intelligence consultant with the Mining and Metals ISAC. Julie brings two decades of expertise in software, a sharp eye for overlooked risks, and a deep curiosity about the intersection of humans and technology. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats, from social engineering tactics like the Clickfix malware to the critical role of human behavior in cybersecurity.</p> <p>Julie shares fascinating insights into the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, the geopolitical implications of mining and minerals, and the challenges of navigating leadership as a woman in tech. They also dive into the neurodiverse superpowers that thrive in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity and the importance of empathy in the digital age.</p> <p>With humor, candor, and thought-provoking anecdotes, this episode will leave you rethinking the way we approach technology, security, and the human element. Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts enlightening and entertaining. Stay curious and keep imagining the future!</p> <p>Summary Notes<br> Julie’s LinkedIn Profile: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlaurin/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlaurin/</a><br> Mining and Metals ISAC - <a href="https://mmisac.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://mmisac.org/</a><br> ClickFix Analysis - <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/08/21/think-before-you-clickfix-analyzing-the-clickfix-social-engineering-technique/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/08/21/think-before-you-clickfix-analyzing-the-clickfix-social-engineering-technique/</a><br> ISO/IEC 27001 - <a href="https://www.iso.org/standard/27001" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.iso.org/standard/27001</a></p> cyber, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, cyber defense In this episode, host Carolyn Ford sits down with Julie Laurin, a cyber threat intelligence consultant with the Mining and Metals ISAC. Julie brings two decades of expertise in software, a sharp eye for overlooked risks, and a deep curiosity about the intersection of humans and technology. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats, from social engineering tactics like the Clickfix malware to the critical role of human behavior in cybersecurity.

Julie shares fascinating insights into the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, the geopolitical implications of mining and minerals, and the challenges of navigating leadership as a woman in tech. They also dive into the neurodiverse superpowers that thrive in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity and the importance of empathy in the digital age.

With humor, candor, and thought-provoking anecdotes, this episode will leave you rethinking the way we approach technology, security, and the human element. Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts enlightening and entertaining. Stay curious and keep imagining the future!

Summary Notes
Julie’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlaurin/
Mining and Metals ISAC - https://mmisac.org/
ClickFix Analysis - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/08/21/think-before-you-clickfix-analyzing-the-clickfix-social-engineering-technique/
ISO/IEC 27001 - https://www.iso.org/standard/27001

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Julie shares fascinating insights into the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, the geopolitical implications of mining and minerals, and the challenges of navigating leadership as a woman in tech. They also dive into the neurodiverse superpowers that thrive in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity and the importance of empathy in the digital age.

With humor, candor, and thought-provoking anecdotes, this episode will leave you rethinking the way we approach technology, security, and the human element. Tune in for a conversation that’s equal parts enlightening and entertaining. Stay curious and keep imagining the future!

Summary Notes
Julie’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jlaurin/
Mining and Metals ISAC - https://mmisac.org/
ClickFix Analysis - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2025/08/21/think-before-you-clickfix-analyzing-the-clickfix-social-engineering-technique/
ISO/IEC 27001 - https://www.iso.org/standard/27001

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