JohnE Mullin is Director of Information Technology at Trenton Systems, a leading provider of specialized servers and hardware. He has over 25 years of experience spanning IT operations, infrastructure, security, networking, and telecom. Johnny has helped guide companies through ransomware attacks and complex government procurement processes. His technical expertise combined with business acumen offers IT leaders an invaluable perspective.
Get an eye-opening look at cybersecurity, government contracting, and using IT to drive revenue. JohnE Mullin, Director of IT at Trenton Systems, joins host Phil Howard, bringing decades of experience. Learn about pressing security threats and complex DOD certification. JohnE shares real ransomware war stories and advice on getting security buy-in. Expect candid takes on IT’s challenges along with tips for making security a revenue generator. Tune in for an unfiltered backstage pass to IT security, government procurement, and opening new revenue streams.
People are the weakest link. Training brought our phishing vulnerability from 30% down to 0%.
Focus on IT leadership and security investment [00:02:23]
CEO impersonation and Apple gift card scams [00:05:55]
The rise of devastating ransomware attacks [00:08:37]
First computers and early technology experiences [00:21:46]
Complexities of government IT contracting [00:32:29]
IT’s potential to drive revenue [00:35:03]
Requesting proposal for DOD contract [00:40:25]
Reviewing DOD requirements and budget [00:43:43]
Security only appreciated when things go wrong [00:48:05]
Increasing complexity of cybersecurity [00:51:05]
Troubleshooting computers – real user stories [00:51:11]
Expanding IoT attack surface [00:54:11]
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