Threat Intelligence expert Thomas Roccia discusses MSTICPy, a versatile Python library used in cybersecurity. Topics include selecting security battles in Azure, new features like Azure Active Directory support for Azure Files SMB shares, and the importance of attending security conferences and sharing knowledge.
Collaboration between security professionals and developers is essential in creating secure solutions.
MSTICPy, a Python library, provides powerful threat intelligence analysis capabilities for security researchers and analysts.
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Azure Linux container host for AKS goes GA
The Azure Linux container host for AKS is now generally available. This means that users can now use a Linux container in their AKS and it is fully supported. The release has received positive feedback from customers who have been using it in the public preview. This addition provides more flexibility and options for users in their container deployments on the Azure Cloud Platform.
The importance of security collaboration with developers
The podcast episode highlights the importance of collaboration between security professionals and developers. The hosts discuss how in the past, security teams were often perceived as unhelpful and overly cautious, leading to negative experiences for developers. They emphasize the need for security professionals to choose their battles wisely and find a middle ground between security and development needs. By taking a more amenable approach and being open to compromise, security professionals can build better relationships with developers and work together to create more secure solutions.
Introduction to Mystic Pie: A versatile tool for security research
The episode introduces Mystic Pie, a Python library used for threat intelligence analysis. Mystic Pie acts as a Swiss Army knife tool, allowing users to analyze different types of data, including logs and information from various security intelligence providers. With its integration into Jupyter Notebook, Mystic Pie offers powerful visualization capabilities, such as creating interactive timelines and process trees. The tool also supports data enrichment and can be connected to Azure resources for additional analysis. The guest, Thomas, who is an expert in the field, discusses the features and versatility of Mystic Pie, making it a valuable tool for security researchers and analysts.
In this episode, Michael and Sarah talk to Thomas Roccia about Threat Intelligence with MSTICPy. We also cover security news about Azure Files SMB, App Gateway, Event Hubs and Linux Containers.
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