Tom Hollingsworth

This week features Tom Hollingsworth, a networking advisor at The Futurum Group known as the Networking Nerd, and Brett Conlon, CISO at American Century Investments. They dive into the implications of the F5 hack, comparing it to past supply-chain incidents like SolarWinds. The misuse of Velociraptor by ransomware groups raises alarms about security tool co-optation. They also discuss the lessons learned from Sotheby's breach on resilience and the alarming 32% surge in identity attacks driven by stolen passwords, advocating for stronger security measures.

Tom Hollingsworth, a tech commentator from the Futurum Group, joins Anand Oswald, Senior VP at Palo Alto Networks, to discuss riveting developments in AI and security. They delve into the emerging risks associated with AI technologies, such as prompt injection attacks, and emphasize the necessity for robust security measures. The conversation also highlights AWS Transform's new AI agent designed for seamless VMware migration, while examining Cisco's growing AI infrastructure initiatives and their implications for cybersecurity.

Guests Tom Hollingsworth, an analyst at The Futurum Group, and Leo Vasileau, Director of Product Marketing at Catchpoint, dive into the current semiconductor landscape. They discuss TSMC's massive $165 billion investment in U.S. chip manufacturing and its geopolitical implications. The conversation also covers the urgent vulnerabilities reported by Broadcom and Cisco, emphasizing network security. Additionally, they explore the growing importance of Internet Performance Monitoring, focusing on Catchpoint's innovative solutions to enhance digital service reliability.