Assurance IT

February 23, 2024

The Evolution of Cybersecurity Threats: A Conversation with Julien Turcot & Troy Vennon from GoSecure

On this episode of 10 Questions to Cyber Resilience, Julien Turcot and Troy Vennon from GoSecure dive into the evolution of cybersecurity threats, from early phishing attacks to today's sophisticated ransomware campaigns.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How AI & IoT are transforming cybersecurity—both as defense tools and new attack surfaces
✅ The rising threats of deepfakes & quantum computing and their future impact
✅ Best practices for staying ahead of emerging cyber threats
✅ Career advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals
✅ Why continuous learning & community engagement are essential in this ever-changing field

🎧 Listen & Connect:

🔗 Julien Turcot on LinkedIn
🔗 Troy Vennon on LinkedIn
🔗 GoSecure
🔗 Luigi Tiano on LinkedIn
🔗 Assurance IT

Meet the Experts

Julien Turcot – Cybersecurity Executive, GoSecure

With 20+ years of experience in cybersecurity, Julien has led large-scale security programs across various industries. A visionary leader, he specializes in:
🔹 Cyber resilience & risk management
🔹 Strategic IT solutions & cost efficiency
🔹 Speaking at international cybersecurity conferences

Troy Vennon – CISO & Security Product Manager, GoSecure

A 25-year veteran in cybersecurity, Troy began his career in the U.S. Marine Corps and has since worked across every security domain. He focuses on:
🔹 Coaching CISOs & security teams
🔹 Threat intelligence & Mitre ATT&CK methodologies
🔹 Building effective cybersecurity programs

About 10 Questions to Cyber Resilience

A bi-monthly podcast where IT leaders tackle 10 critical cybersecurity questions, offering insights on emerging threats, best practices, and resilience strategies.

About Assurance IT

Since 2011, Assurance IT has been helping North American businesses secure their data through the PPR Methodology—Prepare, Protect, and Recover. Their approach simplifies cybersecurity and compliance for mid-market companies.