NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM announced today that Bill Conner, former CEO and President of Entrust, will host SiriusXM's cybersecurity special, "Hacked," to air on the Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School channel. 

Joining Conner at the SiriusXM studios in New York will be a select panel of security specialists including Michael Chertoff, Executive Chairman of The Chertoff Group and former United States Secretary of Homeland Security; David Chamberlin, Executive Vice President and head of Edelman's Data Privacy & Security Group (@edelmandsp); and Chad Sweet, Co-Founder and CEO of The Chertoff Group (@ChertoffGroup).

The recent hackings of major retail stores across the country have heightened the concerns of consumers, business leaders, regulators and policymakers.  SiriusXM's special "Hacked" will give SiriusXM listeners insight as the host and panelists explore ways of protecting your business' network, protecting one's identity both in stores and online, and what can and should be done to ensure a higher level of data security and privacy across the board.      

"With the busy shopping season ahead, we want to share with listeners the knowledge and valuable information from this great group of panelists assembled on Business Radio," said Scott Greenstein, President and Chief Content Officer, SiriusXM.  "As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, this special is yet another example of Business Radio delivering real-world advice and timely information to SiriusXM listeners nationwide."   

SiriusXM's "Hacked" special will air Saturday, November 15 at 12:00 pm ET on Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School, SiriusXM channel 111, and via the SiriusXM Internet App on smartphones and other connected devices, as well as online at siriusxm.com.  The special will rebroadcast on Sunday, November 16 at 6:00 pm; Monday, November 24 at 1:00 pm; Friday, November 28 at 11:00 and 5:00 pm; and Monday, December 1 at 12:00 pm ET. 

Bill Conner is an American business executive and graduate of The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania.  He was the CEO and President of Entrust, a software security company that specializes in identity and inscription-based security.  Conner is involved in business and public-private initiatives that are building coalitions to protect information and online infrastructures both domestically and abroad. 

"Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School" is a groundbreaking 24/7 channel created in collaboration with The Wharton School and airs on SiriusXM channel 111.  Broadcasting from The Wharton School's historic Ivy League campus and Silicon Valley, the channel features a wide range of original shows hosted by one of the most cited and published faculties of all top-tier business schools.  Regular guests will include world-renowned executives, captains of industry, thought leaders, and battle-tested experts.

From the biggest headlines of the day to the nuts/bolts of launching a business, the advice, information, topics and real-life people/businesses explored on the channel will help listeners navigate the 21st century business world.

Anchored by professors of the school, Business Radio Powered by the Wharton School airs via satellite on SiriusXM channel 111.  Business Radio will be available on SiriusXM On Demand for subscribers listening via the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smartphones and other mobile devices or online at siriusxm.com.  Visit www.siriusxm.com/ondemand for more info on SiriusXM On Demand.

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