On this week's episode of The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast, Sherrod DeGrippo is joined by Judy Ng, Mark Parsons, and Ned Moran. Together, they delve into the riveting world of Cyberwarcon, exploring the activities of threat actors such as Volt Typhoon from China and Iranian-based adversaries. Sherrod sheds light on Volt Typhoon's strategic targeting of critical infrastructure while the team elaborates on the Iranian actors' reactive and opportunistic approach to current cyber attacks. The episode unfolds with insightful discussions of sophisticated techniques like "living off the land" and the intricacies of information operations while providing a deep dive into the evolving landscape of cyber threats and intelligence.  

In this episode you’ll learn:      

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• The use of AI in the current world of cybersecurity 
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• Why North Korean cyber activity is often referred to as Lazarus 
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• Unique challenges and motivations for tracking APT groups  
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Some questions we ask:     

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• What are some challenges when following chaotic and unpredictable threat actors? 
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• How do you balance secondary projects like incident response and ransomware? 
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• What motivates someone to pursue a career in APT tracking and analysis? 
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Resources:  

View Mark Parsons on LinkedIn 

View Ned Moran on LinkedIn 

View Sherrod DeGrippo on LinkedIn  

Related Microsoft Podcasts:                   

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• Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson 
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• The BlueHat Podcast 
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• Uncovering Hidden Risks     
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