Breaches & Brews

The Rivial Data Security team discusses all things cybersecurity while enjoying their favorite brews. We keep it fun and laidback with special guests, personal stories, and some great advice for anyone managing a cybersecurity program.

Breaches & Brews is a business podcast hosted by Rivial Data Security, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The State of Credit Union Cybersecurity: What The NCU-ISAO Is Hearing

  Aug 5, 202654 min

  Rivial Data Security sits down with Brian Hinze, MBA, President & CEO and Founder of the National Credit Union ISAO (NCU-ISAO), for a candid conversation on what he's hearing from credit union leaders and security practitioners across the country. Whether you're a CISO managing day-to-day risk or a CEO making strategic investment decisions, Brian breaks down what's changed in 2026 — from NCUA exam expectations to AI-driven threats — and where credit unions should be focusing their energy now. Key Takeaways: - What Brian is hearing from the community right now about cybersecurity - What are the NCUA supervisory priorities for 2026 - Where AI is creating both opportunity and exposure for credit unions and their members - What credit unions should prioritize now to build cyber resilience into 2027 and beyond On-Demand Webinar

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  The vCISO Buyer's Guide for Credit Unions, Banks and Other Highly Regulated Organizations

  Jun 29, 202650 min

  The word vCISO gets slapped on almost everything, which makes it hard to tell a strategic security leader from someone who will just run tools. In this episode, Randy Lindberg (CEO of Rivial Security) and John Moeller (co-founder of CyberAssurance) walk through how to choose the right virtual CISO for a credit union, community bank, or other regulated institution. They cover the signals that say you need a vCISO instead of an MSSP, what should and should not be in scope, why read-only access and independence matter, how much industry and exam experience counts, the red flags in a sales pitch, how to budget based on risk in dollars, and how to know within 90 days whether it is working. A clear, practical session for lean security teams under exam pressure. Start with a free cyber risk assessment of five critical systems, no sales call required: https://rivialsecurity.com/free-cyber-risk-assessment

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  Building AI Governance from Scratch: NIST AI RMF, Shadow AI, and Board Reporting

  May 28, 202652 minS0

  <p>78% of organizations now use AI in at least one business function, but most haven't gone beyond putting a basic AI policy in place. In this workshop, Rivial Data Security founder Randy Lindberg and senior consultant Molly Ford walk through a practical approach to AI governance using the NIST AI Risk Management Framework. Topics include why AI risk belongs inside your existing cyber risk program instead of a separate silo, the eight elements you need to properly measure AI risk, how to catalog AI systems when tools like Copilot and Gemini are already embedded in your environment, how to combat...

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  Two NCUA Cybersecurity Examiners Tell Us What They're Looking For in 2026

  May 13, 202653 minS0

  <p>We sat down with two NCUA Regional Information Security Officers to ask them point blank: what are you finding in exams, what do you want credit unions to fix, and what does "good" actually look like?</p><p>Charles has been with the NCUA for 27 years. Murray left the agency, worked at a credit union, and came back. Between them, they've examined institutions from $50 million to $13 billion in assets. They don't hold back.</p><p>In this episode, they walk through the most common deficiencies from 2025 exams (access controls, MFA gaps, vendor incident response), explain why expressing cyber risk...

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  Navigating AI and Security: Strategies for Credit Unions in a Shifting Threat Landscape

  Apr 9, 202651 minS0

  <p>In this insightful panel discussion, host Taylor Wells is joined by cybersecurity and IT leaders Will Reed and Kevin, representing billion-dollar credit unions from across the country. Together, they explore the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the financial sector, from the realities of AI adoption and evolving threat landscapes to the practicalities of building security teams, communicating cyber risk to boards, and staying audit-ready year-round. The conversation offers candid perspectives on managing digital transformation, preparing for NCUA exams, balancing member experience with security, and fostering a risk-aware culture—making this episode a must-listen for credit union professionals seeking actionable in...

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