Proofpoint’s chief strategy officer Ryan Kalember discusses rising bug prices and geopolitical ransomware attacks. Ukraine cyber chief suspended, x86 microarchitectural issues, and the evolution of cybersecurity 'platforms'.

Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer at Proofpoint, dives into making security technology more user-friendly. He discusses the importance of improving how security tools interact with users, advocating for clearer communication to bridge the gap in cybersecurity. Kalember highlights the need for enhanced user risk profiling and the integration of security tools to boost incident response. He also touches on the challenges of identity management in SaaS and the rise of enterprise browsers designed to better protect users.

Ryan Kalember, Proofpoint’s EVP of Cybersecurity Strategy, discusses the Iran-linked attacks on US water infrastructure, the ownCloud bug, and the D-Link 0day controversy. The podcast also covers the importance of Okta, ransomware attacks on hospitals and credit unions, and the need for innovative network security approaches