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September 24, 2019: Preempt – HNN #235

This week, Facebook suspends tens of thousands of apps from hundreds of developers, a Privilege Escalation flaw found in Forcepoint VPN Client for Windows, WannaCry and why it never went away, 0patch Promises Support for Windows 7 Beyond January 2020, and how the FBI arrests more than 200 hackers in different countries! In the expert commentary, we welcome Grant Sewell, Director of IT Security at Safelite Autoglass, to talk about Risk-based security and identity controls, and the Use of Preempt Security's Platform!

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Guest

Grant Sewell
Grant Sewell
Director of Security at AHEAD

Grant Sewell is an award-winning technology executive with core competencies in cyber security, architecture, risk assurance, privacy, and governance. He has over fifteen years of diverse industry expertise leading technology programs in financial services, consumer products, retail, and federal government service, with proven success driving change in complex, regulated enterprises. In 2021, Grant was named a top cyber security leader by Security Magazine. He holds numerous industry certifications and is a frequent speaker at regional and national conferences.

Host

Paul Asadoorian
Paul Asadoorian
Founder at Security Weekly

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