Brandon Krieger

Quantum Computing Y2K-Level Catastrophe Risks Some experts compare the quantum threat to a Y2K-level event—but with far greater consequences if organizations fail to prepare. This episode breaks down whether the risk is overhyped or underestimated—and what leaders should be doing now. Topics covered: • Quantum risk reality vs hype • Y2K comparison explained • Enterprise readiness gaps • Strategic mitigation planning Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder & CEO, Global Settlement Network Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #QuantumRisk, #Y2K, #CyberResilience, #EncryptionRisk, #FutureSecurity, #RiskManagement, #vCISO, #CISO, #DailyCyber, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanKirkley, #GlobalSettlementNetwork

Quantum Computers and Crypto Threats Quantum computing is advancing faster than most organizations are prepared for—and it poses a direct threat to modern cryptography. We discuss what quantum breakthroughs mean for blockchain, encryption, and the long-term security of digital assets. Topics covered: • Quantum vs classical encryption • Risks to blockchain security • Timeline for quantum threats • Preparing for post-quantum cryptography Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder & CEO, Global Settlement Network Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #QuantumComputing, #Encryption, #BlockchainSecurity, #PostQuantum, #CryptoRisk, #FutureThreats, #vCISO, #CISO, #DailyCyber, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanKirkley, #GlobalSettlementNetwork

AI Deep Fakes and Social Engineering Scams Social engineering has evolved—AI deepfakes are now enabling attackers to convincingly impersonate voices, faces, and identities in real time. This episode explores how AI is accelerating deception-based attacks and why traditional awareness training is no longer enough to protect organizations. Topics covered: • AI-powered impersonation tactics • Real-time voice and video spoofing • Social engineering evolution • Modern defense strategies Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder & CEO, Global Settlement Network Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #SocialEngineering, #DeepFakes, #AIThreats, #CyberAwareness, #IdentitySecurity, #FraudRisk, #vCISO, #CISO, #DailyCyber, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanKirkley, #GlobalSettlementNetwork

AI Deep Fakes and Crypto Scams AI-generated deepfakes are no longer theoretical threats—they are actively being used to exploit trust and steal digital assets at scale. In this episode, we break down how attackers are leveraging AI to impersonate executives, manipulate identity, and execute highly targeted crypto scams that bypass traditional security controls. Topics covered: • Deepfake-driven fraud attacks • Crypto wallet compromise tactics • Identity trust breakdown risks • Defensive controls and awareness Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder & CEO, Global Settlement Network Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #DeepFakes, #CryptoScams, #AIThreats, #DigitalIdentity, #FraudPrevention, #BlockchainSecurity, #vCISO, #CISO, #DailyCyber, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanKirkley, #GlobalSettlementNetwork

Tech Pros Embrace Continuous Learning and AI Cybersecurity is evolving too fast to rely on static knowledge. The best professionals are constantly learning, adapting, and integrating AI into their workflows. That’s no longer optional—it’s survival. Topics covered: • Continuous learning culture • AI in cybersecurity roles • Skill evolution needs • Future workforce readiness Guest: Lee Rossey — CTO & Co-Founder, SimSpace Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #ContinuousLearning, #AIinCyber, #CyberCareers, #SimSpace, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #LeeRossey

Removing Splunk and A-team Impacts Ops What happens when you remove key tools—or key people—from your environment? Most organizations don’t know… until it breaks. Simulation environments allow you to test those scenarios safely. Topics covered: • Tool dependency risks • Talent dependency gaps • Operational resilience • Testing failure scenarios Guest: Lee Rossey — CTO & Co-Founder, SimSpace Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #Splunk, #SecurityOperations, #CyberResilience, #SimSpace, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #LeeRossey

Cyberattack Hurricane Tabletop Drills You don’t prepare for a hurricane during the storm. The same applies to cyberattacks. Tabletop exercises and simulations expose the gaps before a real incident does. Topics covered: • Tabletop exercise value • Simulated cyber events • Response readiness gaps • Crisis decision making Guest: Lee Rossey — CTO & Co-Founder, SimSpace Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #TabletopExercises, #IncidentResponse, #CyberResilience, #SimSpace, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #LeeRossey

The Future of Tokenized Settlement| DailyCyber 290 with Ryan Kirkley x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Quantum Risk Isn’t a Future Problem — It’s a Current Design Decision Financial institutions are building systems today that must survive decades. But most are not yet designed for a post-quantum world. In this episode of DailyCyber, Ryan Kirkley shares insights on: • Quantum-resilient blockchain infrastructure • Post-quantum cryptography adoption • What financial networks must do now to protect long-lived assets If you're working in cybersecurity, finance, or infrastructure — this is not a conversation you can afford to miss. Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder & CEO, Global Settlement Network Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Today at 5:00 PM EST Watch Live: X.com/Brandonkrieger #QuantumSecurity, #PostQuantumCryptography, #CyberSecurity, #FutureOfFinance, #BlockchainSecurity, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanKirkley, #GlobalSettlementNetwork

Companies and Cybersecurity Investment Timing Most companies invest in cybersecurity after something goes wrong. By then—it’s already too late. Timing your cybersecurity investment correctly can be the difference between resilience and recovery. Topics covered: • When companies invest • Reactive vs proactive security • Budget vs risk timing • Executive decision gaps Guest: Lee Rossey — CTO & Co-Founder, SimSpace Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #CyberInvestment, #CyberRisk, #CyberStrategy, #SimSpace, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #LeeRossey

Blockchain Security Is Not Where You Think It Is Security conversations in blockchain often focus on encryption and consensus. But what if the real risk sits in how validators are designed and operated? In DailyCyber 290, Ryan Kirkley joins the show to unpack: • Why current validator models are flawed • How newer networks are changing the design • Where both blockchain and traditional financial systems fall short This is a critical conversation for anyone thinking about digital assets, stablecoins, or institutional infrastructure. Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder & CEO, Global Settlement Network Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Tuesday at 5:00 PM EST Watch Live: X.com/Brandonkrieger #DigitalAssets, #Blockchain, #FinancialInfrastructure, #CyberRisk, #Stablecoins, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanKirkley, #GlobalSettlementNetwork

AI Pentesting Hype vs Reality AI is being positioned as the future of penetration testing—but most organizations don’t understand where it actually delivers value. There’s a growing gap between expectations and execution, and that gap creates risk. In this episode, we break down what AI can realistically do in pentesting today—and where human expertise still dominates. Topics covered: • AI in pentesting today • Limitations of automation • Human vs AI testing • Real-world risk gaps Guest: Lee Rossey — CTO & Co-Founder, SimSpace Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #AIPentesting, #RedTeaming, #CyberRisk, #SimSpace, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #LeeRossey

The Hidden Security Layer in Blockchain No One Talks About Most organizations still treat validators as neutral infrastructure. That assumption may already be outdated. In this episode of DailyCyber, we sit down with Ryan Kirkley, Co-Founder & CEO of Global Settlement Network, to break down why validator design is actually a core security layer — and what’s broken in today’s model. We’ll also explore how financial systems are evolving toward tokenized settlement and what that means for risk, trust, and resilience. Guest: Ryan Kirkley — Co-Founder & CEO, Global Settlement Network Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Tuesday at 5:00 PM EST Watch Live: X.com/Brandonkrieger #BlockchainSecurity, #ValidatorSecurity, #DigitalAssets, #Tokenization, #CyberSecurity, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanKirkley, #GlobalSettlementNetwork

Scraping Social Media for Digital Patterns Every post, like, and interaction creates a digital footprint—and attackers are using that data more effectively than ever. Social media scraping is fueling reconnaissance, profiling, and targeted attacks at scale. What you share publicly may be more valuable than you think. Topics covered: • Social media scraping risks • Digital footprint exposure • Reconnaissance tactics • Privacy protection strategies Guest: Ryan Quirk — CEO, Sparrow Risk Group Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch: Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #SocialMediaSecurity, #DataPrivacy, #OSINT, #DigitalFootprint, #CyberThreats, #InfoSec, #OnlineSafety, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanQuirk, #DailyCyber288, #SparrowRiskGroup

Quantum Computing and Urgent Encryption Needs Quantum computing isn’t a future problem—it’s a current risk with future impact. Organizations that delay preparation risk exposure when today’s encrypted data becomes tomorrow’s plaintext. The shift to quantum-resistant encryption needs to start now. Topics covered: • Quantum threat landscape • Encryption vulnerabilities • Post-quantum readiness • Strategic planning needs Guest: Ryan Quirk — CEO, Sparrow Risk Group Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch: Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #QuantumComputing, #Encryption, #PostQuantum, #DataSecurity, #CyberStrategy, #FutureThreats, #InformationSecurity, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanQuirk, #DailyCyber288, #SparrowRiskGroup

Low-Tech vs High-Tech Wire Fraud Prevention Not all cyber threats are sophisticated—and often the simplest attacks are the most effective. Wire fraud continues to exploit both human error and process gaps, regardless of how advanced your tech stack is. The real question: are your controls aligned with real-world attack methods? Topics covered: • Wire fraud attack vectors • Low-tech exploitation tactics • High-tech control gaps • Process-based defenses Guest: Ryan Quirk — CEO, Sparrow Risk Group Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Watch: Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #WireFraud, #FraudPrevention, #BusinessEmailCompromise, #CyberRisk, #SecurityControls, #OperationalRisk, #CyberResilience, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanQuirk, #DailyCyber288, #SparrowRiskGroup

Building Cyber Ranges & Real-World Cyber Readiness| DailyCyber 289 with Lee Rossey x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Controls don’t fail in theory—they fail in execution. The only way to truly understand your cyber posture is to simulate real-world threats and watch how your systems respond. In DailyCyber 289, Lee Rossey shares how cyber ranges are being used by USCYBERCOM, global militaries, and enterprises to validate security, train teams, and build resilience. Guest: Lee Rossey — CTO & Co-Founder, SimSpace Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Live Today Tuesday 5:00 PM EST x.com/brandonkrieger #CyberSecurity, #CyberRange, #CyberResilience, #RedTeaming, #CyberSimulation, #SimSpace, #EnterpriseSecurity, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #LeeRossey

AI Social Engineering Tactics and Defense Social engineering has entered a new era—AI is amplifying both the scale and sophistication of attacks. From personalized phishing to real-time impersonation, organizations must rethink how they train and defend. This is no longer about awareness alone—it’s about resilience against intelligent threats. Topics covered: • AI-driven phishing tactics • Behavioral manipulation risks • Detection challenges • Defense frameworks Guest: Ryan Quirk — CEO, Sparrow Risk Group Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Full Episode: Youtube.com/brandonkrieger Listen: DailyCyber.ca #CyberSecurity, #AISecurity, #SocialEngineering, #Phishing, #CyberDefense, #SecurityAwareness, #ThreatIntelligence, #RiskManagement, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #RyanQuirk, #DailyCyber288, #SparrowRiskGroup

If you’ve never tested your environment under real attack conditions… you don’t actually know your risk. Cyber ranges are no longer just for military use—they’re becoming essential for enterprise cybersecurity strategy. Join DailyCyber 289 with Lee Rossey as we explore how simulation, red teaming, and testing environments are shaping the future of cyber defense. Guest: Lee Rossey — CTO & Co-Founder, SimSpace Host: Brandon Krieger — CEO & vCISO Advisor Tuesday 5:00 PM EST x.com/brandonkrieger #CyberSecurity, #CyberRange, #RedTeaming, #CyberDefense, #CyberTraining, #SimSpace, #USCYBERCOM, #KNSSConsulting, #BrandonKrieger, #LeeRossey