• Defensive Security Podcast Episode 277
    Aug 26 2024
    In this episode, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various topics in the cybersecurity landscape, including the influence of cyber insurance on risk reduction for companies and how insurers offer guidance to lower risks. They touch upon the potential challenges with cybersecurity maturity in organizations and the consultant effect. The episode also goes into detail … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 277 →
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  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 276
    Aug 16 2024
    Check out the latest Defensive Security Podcast Ep. 276! From cow milking robots held ransom to why IT folks dread patching, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat cover it all. Tune in and stay informed on the latest in cybersecurity! Summary: In episode 276 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat delve … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 276 →
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  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 275
    Aug 8 2024
    Links: https://www.crowdstrike.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Channel-File-291-Incident-Root-Cause-Analysis-08.06.2024.pdf https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/05/crowdstrike_is_not_at_all/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/6/24214371/microsoft-delta-letter-crowdstrike-response-comments https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexstamos_why-crowdstrikes-baffling-bsod-disaster-activity-7224046054076243969-1An8?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=ios_app https://www.linkedin.com/posts/choff_why-crowdstrikes-baffling-bsod-disaster-activity-7224078879445958658-ymuc?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=member_ios https://www.securityweek.com/thousands-of-devices-wiped-remotely-following-mobile-guardian-hack/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stackexchange-abused-to-spread-malicious-pypi-packages-as-answers/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hunters-international-ransomware-gang-targets-it-workers-with-new-sharprhino-malware/ Transcript: Jerry: Today is Wednesday, August 7th, 2024. And this is episode 275 of the Defensive Security Podcast. My name is Jerry Bell and joining me tonight as always is Mr. Andrew Kalat. Andrew: Good evening, Jerry. How are you? Good, sir. Jerry: I am amazing. … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 275 →
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  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 274
    Aug 2 2024
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-3-000-github-accounts-used-by-malware-distribution-service/ https://blog.knowbe4.com/how-a-north-korean-fake-it-worker-tried-to-infiltrate-us https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/07/secure-boot-is-completely-compromised-on-200-models-from-5-big-device-makers/ https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/crowdstrike-outage-losses-estimated-staggering-54b https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b69422439318309c9f1e44/66a24d5478783782964c1f6f_CrowdStrikes%20Impact%20on%20the%20Fortune%20500_%202024%20_Parametrix%20Analysis.pdf https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/unexpected-lessons-learned-from-the-crowdstrike-event Summary: Episode 274: Malware on GitHub, North Korean Developer Scam & Secure Boot Failures In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss several notable security stories and issues. They start with a malware distribution service that leverages compromised GitHub accounts and WordPress … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 274 →
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  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 273
    Jul 24 2024
    The Joe Sullivan Verdict – Unfair? – Which Part? (cybertheory.io) Fujitsu Details Non-Ransomware Cyberattack (webpronews.com) 5 Key Questions CISOs Must Ask Themselves About Their Cybersecurity Strategy (thehackernews.com) Sizable Chunk of SEC Charges Vs. SolarWinds Dismissed (darkreading.com) CrowdStrike CEO apologizes for crashing IT systems around the world, details fix | CSO Online Summary: Cybersecurity Updates: Uber’s … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 273 →
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  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 272
    Jul 11 2024
    On episode 272 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a variety of pressing cybersecurity topics. These include the responsibilities of CISOs in avoiding legal repercussions following data breaches, highlighted by the case of Uber's former CISO, Joe Sullivan. The hosts also delve into the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron deference doctrine on cybersecurity regulations, the risk of dynamic loading of JavaScript libraries, and the wide-reaching implications of the OpenSSH regression vulnerability. Throughout, practical advice and insightful commentary are provided on maintaining security in an ever-evolving threat landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:08 CISO's Guide to Avoiding Jail After a Breach 03:29 Challenges and Complexities of the CISO Role 13:35 US Supreme Court Ruling and Its Impact on Cyber Regulation 20:51 Polyfill.io Issue: A Modern Supply Chain Attack? 28:54 Understanding Polyfill Confusion and Risks 29:23 Maintaining Open Source Software Health 30:04 The Need for Open Source Health Ratings 30:41 Challenges with Third-Party Code and Security 34:08 Vendor Questionnaires and False Urgency 39:50 The Regression Vulnerability in OpenSSH 41:18 Cloud Security Best Practices 48:29 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 49:52 Conclusion and Farewell
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  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 271
    57 m
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 270
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