The Gate 15 Interview EP31: Josh Poster, Auto-ISAC, on automotive cybersecurity, preparedness, building trust, fishing and BMX!
In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour visits with Josh Poster, Intelligence and Analysis Operations Manager for Auto-ISAC. In that role, Josh also serves as the Leader, Auto-ISAC Intel & Analysis Division & Vice Chair, National Council of ISACs (NCI). His past roles have included Program Manager, Public Transportation and Surface Transportation ISACs, Program Manager, Information and Infrastructure Technologies, and Sr. Analyst, Electronic Warfare Associates, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology and is a long-time leader in the ISAC and homeland security communities. ‘Preparation is prevention’ - Josh Poster ‘Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.’ – Mike Tyson In the discussion we address: Josh’s background and current position Developing trust, the importance of relationships and how those relate to both Auto-ISAC and broader, cross-sector and private-public information sharing Building confidence through preparedness We name drop longtime National Council of ISACs leaders Health ISAC’s Denise Anderson, IT-ISAC’s Scott Algeier, and Comms ISAC’s Joe Veins, as well as Bob Kolasky, formerly Assistant Director the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and now Exiger’s Senior Vice President of Critical Infrastructure. We also talk about the very valued Auto-ISAC Executive Director, Faye Francy. The Gate 15 Interview EP 28: Talking election security, tea and baseball, with Scott Algeier Bob Kolasky - How the Cyber Risk Landscape Changed in 2022 – and What’s in Store for 2023 Companies recognizing bottom-line impact will spend more on cybersecurity, 13 Jan 2023 The cyber threats facing the automotive industry Fishing, Rainbow Trout, BMX and more! ‘Every single one of our members has a global presence’ - Josh Poster A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include: Automotive Information Sharing And Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC) National Council of ISACs (NCI) Josh was also a guest on the podcast in September 2022: The Gate 15 Interview: Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2022 with the National Cybersecurity Alliance, Auto-ISAC and FS-ISAC! Plus, background! shout-outs!! favorite movies, tigers, and more!!! BBC, Industrial espionage: How China sneaks out America’s technology secrets, 17 Jan 2023 FEMA National Level Exercises and Cyber Storm ENISA: The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity Japanese Auto-ISAC WIRED: Hackers Remotely Kill a Jeep on the Highway—With Me in It, 21 July 2015 WIRED: The Jeep Hackers Are Back to Prove Car Hacking Can Get Much Worse, 01 Aug 2016