JAD: Unpacking Black Hat and the Security Findings Report
Sep 11, 2023
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Matt Woodruff discusses the Black Hat conference, AI in cybersecurity, 2023 security trends, and Jamf's involvement in enhancing IT and security teams' capabilities. The hosts reflect on their experience, support for wildfire victims, and missing Sean. They also talk about running in cowboy hats, upcoming JNUC event, and express gratitude to their guest and audio engineer.
The podcast discusses the importance of social engineering and the need for protection against phishing attacks on iOS and Android devices.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in enhancing IT and security teams' capabilities is emphasized, particularly in detecting and preventing phishing attacks.
Deep dives
Jamf After Dark podcast and Black Hat
The latest episode of the Jamf After Dark podcast discusses the presence of Jamf at the Black Hat conference. The booth showcased Jamf's executive threat protection and other security products. Jamf Trust, with its artificial intelligence and machine learning models, was a major topic of interest. The team highlighted the importance of social engineering and the need for protection against phishing attacks on iOS and Android devices. They also mentioned the upcoming JNUC conference and encouraged attendees to explore the sessions on security products.
Security Report and AI at Black Hat
The podcast episode explores the findings of the 2023 security trends report. The report focuses on social engineering, user privacy, novel threats, compliance, and workforce distribution. Artificial intelligence (AI) played a prominent role at Black Hat, with many organizations discussing the use of AI and machine learning in enhancing IT and security teams' capabilities. The Jamf team highlighted the potential of AI models to detect and prevent phishing attacks, along with the importance of privacy protections and MDM controls on iOS devices.
ZTNA and Protection Against Risky Apps
The discussion touched upon the role of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) in preventing phishing attacks and enhancing security. ZTNA was highlighted as a crucial tool for routing sensitive information and protecting against risky apps, particularly on Android devices. The Miriam analytics provided by Jamf showcased the prevalence of phishing attempts and unwanted apps, emphasizing the need for robust security measures in enterprise environments. The focus was on creating closed ecosystems, like Apple's, to ensure stringent privacy protections and prevent malware attacks.
Jamf Executive Threat Protection and Security Solutions
Jamf Executive Threat Protection, a product developed after the acquisition of ZechOps, garnered significant attention at Black Hat. The team highlighted its capabilities in providing in-depth threat analysis for iPhones and iPads. Jamf's overall commitment to security and privacy was emphasized, along with the importance of solutions like Jamf Trust and ZTNA in protecting against phishing attacks and securing enterprise devices.
Join Kat and Sean as they bring back Matt Woodruff to discuss the Black Hat conference, key security conversations and Jamf's involvement. Then, they take time to discuss common security issues, and the 2023 Security Findings Report.
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