031 – What’s Keeping Security Leaders Up at Night? DDoS, Ransomware, 5G, and Security Employment

In this episode of Agent of Influence, Nabil speaks with Michael “Kaz” Kaczmarek, head of product management for Neustar’s Security Solutions business unit. They discuss how his engineering background has supported him in cybersecurity, the nature of creativity and problem solving, the rise of ransom-related DDoS attacks, how 5G and the hybrid workforce are causing a shift in attack patterns, considerations for paying a ransom, cybersecurity staffing challenges, best practices for securing smart home devices, and a memorable dining experience at minibar in D.C.