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
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💬 Share your takeaway in the comments—we’d love to hear from you.
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Connect with Michael Quinn
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-quinn-2ba6bb50/
- Cybereason: https://www.cybereason.com/
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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=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:46 Defining resilience
06:24 Life experiences that build endurance
07:24 Underestimated cyber risks
09:49 Fire drills for organizations
12:25 Why testing beats reacting
20:00 Lessons for leaders & communities
Produced by A.L.L. Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved.
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=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:46 Defining resilience
06:24 Life experiences that build endurance
07:24 Underestimated cyber risks
09:49 Fire drills for organizations
12:25 Why testing beats reacting
20:00 Lessons for leaders & communities
Produced by A.L.L. Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved.
Creators and Guests
Host
Dr. Kelly Culver
Dr. Kelly Culver holds the world’s first doctorate of resiliency, having received her PhD in strategic resilience from the Paris School of Business. She is a seasoned global leader with 34 years of experience as a founder, director, entrepreneur, strategist, and executive coach.
Host
Jenn Quader
Jenn Quader is an American CEO, TEDx speaker, vocalist, writer, poet, and musical theatre enthusiast. Her personal mission is to empower the next generation of confident communicators by sharing her voice in the global movement toward empathetic and human-first business leadership.
Producer
Asef Quader
Asef Quader is a writer, producer and director based in Orange County, California. A 20-year marketing and advertising expert, his passions surround bringing stories of resiliency to life… along with eating good food and drinking good wine.
