Risky Business Risky Business #787 -- Trump fires NSA director, CISA cuts inbound
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Apr 9, 2025 Derek Hansen, Vice President of Solutions Architecture at Yubico, dives into the complexities of passkey ecosystems for enterprises. He highlights the challenges companies face in adopting consumer-driven passkey technologies while maintaining security. The conversation covers the synchronization issues in password managers and the importance of robust security frameworks to combat malware threats. Hansen emphasizes the evolution towards passwordless authentication and the pivotal role of hardware keys in enhancing cybersecurity amidst the shifting technological landscape.
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Oracle Breach Downplayed
- Oracle confirmed a cloud breach but downplayed its significance, claiming it involved obsolete servers.
- Rumors suggest current data was exposed, contradicting Oracle's claims.
NSA Leadership Purge
- NSA and CyberCom leaders were fired, likely for political reasons rather than the alleged reluctance to target cartels.
- This partisan leadership change raises concerns about NSA's future direction.
CISA Job Cuts
- The Trump administration plans to cut 1300 jobs at CISA, potentially impacting threat hunting capabilities.
- This is concerning given CISA's unique role in protecting civilian government networks.