Mike Wiacek

All links and images for this episode can be found on CISO Series. Is chaos engineering the secret sauce to creating a resilient organization? Purposefully disrupt your architecture to allow for early discovery of weak points. Can we take it even further to company environment, beyond even a tabletop exercise? How far can we test our limits while still allowing the business to operate? This week’s episode is hosted by me, David Spark (@dspark), producer of CISO Series and Andy Ellis (@csoandy), operating partner, YL Ventures. Our sponsored guest is Mike Wiacek, CEO, Stairwell. Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Stairwell The standard cybersecurity blueprint is a roadmap for attackers to test and engineer attacks. With Inception, organizations can operate out of sight, out of band, and out of time. Collect, search, and analyze every file in your environment – from malware and supply chain vulnerabilities to unique, low-prevalence files and beyond. Learn about Inception. In this episode: Is chaos engineering the secret sauce to creating a resilient organization?  Purposefully disrupt your architecture to allow for early discovery of weak points. Can we take it even further to company environment, beyond even a tabletop exercise? How far can we test our limits while still allowing the business to operate?

Rob Joyce, a former U.S. cybersecurity advisor, shares insights on the pressures tech giants face from governments. He discusses Elon Musk's challenges with free speech in Brazil and TikTok's proactive stance against misinformation. Mike Wiacek, founder of Stairwell, highlights innovative malware detection techniques and the ongoing arms race in cybersecurity. The duo also explores Kaspersky's unexpected switch to an unfamiliar antivirus, demonstrating the complex dynamics in the security landscape.

Mike Wiacek, CEO of Stairwell, discusses file analysis for threat hunting. Stairwell provides transparency and customization for malware analysis and file relationship identification. The importance of active threat analysis, APIs in security tools, and automating threat hunting are key topics. The podcast also addresses the challenges in threat reporting and advanced malware detection.

In a lively discussion, Mike Wiacek, CEO and founder of Stairwell, shares insights on the rocky relationship between IT and security teams. He highlights the pitfalls like 'agent fatigue' and stresses the importance of turning IT into allies rather than adversaries. The conversation dives into effective communication strategies, aligning priorities, and fostering collaboration to enhance cyber hygiene. Mike emphasizes that by understanding each team's distinct needs, organizations can work together to bolster security and minimize risks.

Mike Wiacek and Eric Foster from Stairwell discuss their platform for analyzing executable files, emphasizing its flexibility and sharing tools. Stairwell is compared to VirusTotal but offers more features. The platform is described as a 'social network for CTI nerds' with advanced analysis capabilities and data accessibility.