Episode 2

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22nd Mar 2025

Cybersecurity Around the World: What the U.S. Can Learn from Latin America

"The future is promising and the future is here." - Augusto Morales

Is your data really secure? In this episode of Brilliantly Candid, we dive deep into the evolving world of cybersecurity with expert Dr. Augusto Morales, Endpoint Solutions Technology Manager at ‪@checkpoint‬ From the latest ransomware trends to endpoint security challenges, we explore the critical role of human awareness in preventing cyber threats. Plus, how do cybersecurity practices differ across Latin America? And what does the future hold with AI-driven security?

Stay tuned until the end for a fun debate: Is a hot dog really a sandwich? 🤔🌭

Topics Covered:

✅ The importance of human awareness in cybersecurity

✅ Emerging ransomware threats & how to stay protected

✅ Cultural differences in cybersecurity across Latin America

✅ The growing role of AI in cybersecurity

Learn more about Check Point Software

Connect with Augusto Morales

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Brilliantly Candid

01:00 Endpoint Security and Ransomware Trends

05:20 Cultural Differences in Cybersecurity

08:02 The Importance of Human Awareness in Cybersecurity

10:08 The Role of Technology in Cybersecurity

11:50 The Future of AI and Cybersecurity

14:08 Conclusion and Fun Debate on Hot Dogs

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Syya Yasotornrat

Syya is a tenured tech sales professional with her time at SonicWALL and Hewlett Packard (HPE) with some hospitality at the Walt Disney Company and IT recruitment experience in the mix. She is currently a podcast strategist and consultant, helping others to bring out their voice and legacy through podcasting. She loves to learn and talk about anything, so feel free to reach out!