Denver ISSA April 2025 Chapter Meeting (dinner)

Topic:

Organizations invest heavily in securing their external perimeters—firewalls, intrusion detection, and robust application security—yet some of the most devastating threats originate from within. Whether through malicious insiders, compromised credentials, or fraudulent activity, attackers often leverage internal weaknesses that organizations overlook. In this talk, we’ll explore insider threats through the lens of an adversary, examining real-world tactics used to exploit internal access, the "dirty laundry" lurking within corporate networks, and how companies can shift their security mindset to detect and mitigate these threats before they become catastrophic.

Speaker: Rick Bohm

Rick Bohm – CISO, Offensive Security & Penetration Testing Specialist
With over 30 years in IT and cybersecurity, Rick Bohm is a seasoned security leader specializing in offensive security, penetration testing, and full Red Team engagements. As a CISO, he has built and led global security programs for organizations ranging from startups to publicly traded enterprises, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, PCI, ISO 27001, GDPR, and SOX. Rick’s expertise spans IT operations, identity and access management, and cloud security, with a strong focus on adversarial tactics and real-world threat emulation. He brings a hacker’s perspective to cybersecurity, exposing critical blind spots that organizations often overlook.

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