Resiliency in Cyber Security with Michael Quinn

In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with Michael Quinn, former FBI cyber agent and current senior incident responder with cybereason.Michael explains how resilience shapes everything from personal setbacks to global cyber defense. He shares why overconfidence is today’s greatest risk, how practicing “fire drills” helps organizations prepare for crises, and what lessons from the FBI can guide leaders and families alike.In this conversation:✔ What resilience really means (recovery + reflection)✔ Why cyber risks are often underestimated✔ The danger of overconfidence in organizations✔ Fire drills and tabletop exercises for cyber resilience✔ How life experience, gratitude, and endurance fuel leadership🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Resiliency The Podcast💬 Share your takeaway in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.🔗 Resources & Links:Check out our shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/Connect with Michael Quinn - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-quinn-2ba6bb50/- Cybereason: https://www.cybereason.com/📲 Follow the RTP!- https://resiliencythepodcast.com- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612- https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/- https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast- https://www.youtube.com/@UCWIsz69OfL3Sy7IVBs8rx4g Contact Jenn Quader:- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com - Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRVChapters00:00 Intro01:46 Defining resilience06:24 Life experiences that build endurance07:24 Underestimated cyber risks09:49 Fire drills for organizations12:25 Why testing beats reacting20:00 Lessons for leaders & communitiesProduced by A.L.L. Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved.