Johna Till Johnson

Johna Till Johnson, CEO and founder of Nemertes, brings her cybersecurity expertise to discuss critical vulnerabilities, including a Citrix flaw that exposes organizations to threats. She highlights the dangers of delayed patches and how sophisticated malware exploits can arise from non-disclosure agreements. The conversation dives into emerging threats like 'Vibe hacking' and the dual nature of AI as both a promoter of cybersecurity and a tool for hackers. An alarming case from South Korea showcases the severe consequences of security failures in the telecom industry.

In this engaging discussion, cybersecurity experts Andy Ellis and Johna Till Johnson dive into critical topics affecting the industry. They tackle the urgency of adopting post-quantum cryptography amid evolving threats, and critique MITRE's software weaknesses list for its limited actionability. The conversation also touches on the implications of a recent Coupang breach, emphasizing the need for robust offboarding practices. Ransomware defenses are highlighted, with both guests advocating for actionable strategies like backups and zero trust.

This week's podcast features Johna Till Johnson, CEO of Nemertes Research. They discuss the recent hack at a Florida water treatment plant, risks of legacy apps, bug bounties, cybersecurity challenges in insurance and aerospace, government oversight in the medical device industry, and updates on LinkedIn and networking opportunities.