Down the Security Rabbithole Podcast (DtSR)

The podcast discusses the risks and complexities of connecting devices, explores the parallels between cloud and hardware ecosystems, examines the expanding attack surface and the importance of auto-updating devices, explores the challenges of IoT device control and network segregation, and offers a glimpse into their upcoming fun year-end wrap-up episode.

Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR:Your favorite podcast is back, after a short break, and bringing you another packed episode with Brandon Dunlap & Jim "All Tiller, no filler" Tiller where we discuss Kelly Shortridge's column "Security Isn't Special".Some things we agree with, some things we don't, but we talk through it thoroughly. That's part of the fun! Join the pod, and see what we're talking about.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Mike Towers, a gentleman with 'digital trust' in his job title, discusses the importance of trust in the digital age and its implications for security and risk management. They explore the erosion of trust in human interactions, the difficulty of distinguishing between genuine and fake content, and the ongoing challenges of establishing trust in cybersecurity. They also touch on the role of the chief information security officer, the government's role in cybersecurity, and the idea of building trust through collaboration and a consumer-oriented rating system.

Experts Jim Tiller and Anton Chuvakin discuss the evolution and challenges of Security Operations Centers (SOC), including the impact of global macroeconomics on security technology, the importance of collaboration between different teams, and the shift towards automation. They also explore false positives and negatives in the modern SOC environment, and the challenges of outsourcing security operations.

Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR:On this episode of the pod, Jim Tiller and I talk through the hot takes published about the SEC vs SolarWinds and Brown, and why so many people are getting it all wrong. I highly encourage you to go read the actual indictment before giving your opinion. Link to the SEC page: https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-227YouTube video: https://youtube.com/live/9z4g9p3BW-YMy YouTube "short" on this subject: https://youtube.com/shorts/o1Qsdy5xU-oDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR:Executive Conference organizers - this episode is for YOU.On today's episode of the podcast, it's just James and I on the microphone discussing all of these executive security events you may be getting invited to. They're just generally bad - people with big titles rattling off corporate marketing speak, with low attendance and low value. Or ...is there a better way? We discuss, and offer some suggestions to conference organizers to make these events fun and worthwhile again.Link to the "CyberSecurity Collaboration Forum" I reference: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-collaboration-forums/YouTube Video: https://youtube.com/live/5vErHLi9c5YDigital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Tom Venables, a consultant from Turnkey Consulting, joins the host on this week's podcast to discuss the overwhelming problem with technology. They dive into topics like managing cybersecurity tools on limited budgets, the challenges of digital transformation, consolidating security tools, and the importance of rationalizing technology. Tune in to gain insights on prioritizing risks, assessing tool efficiency, and making objective decisions for cost savings.

Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DR:This week on an interesting show that dives into the world of healthcare cybersecurity, Dan Dodson joins James and I to discuss the state of things, the reason for some of the chaos, and what the future outlook could be. The challenges are many, the outlook can be bleak, and while we have challenges both in business and technology (a la technical debt) - there is hope for a bright, secure, future.Give this episode a listen.Youtube Video: https://youtube.com/live/OTf07uaHvT0Guest:Dan DodsonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-l-dodson-3a0b418/Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Send the hosts a message - try it now!TL;DRThis week on the podcast Jerry Plaza from Netskope joins us to talk about the (re?)convergence between the network and security functions as policy, enforcement, and connectivity necessarily once again converge.It's been a long journey - but this time we think it's going to stick - hear why.Youtube video: https://youtube.com/live/RbobEfNMk2MGuestGerry PlazaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerry-plaza/Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the show>>> Please consider clicking the link above to support the show!-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=YouTube home: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyo0dkKRvfVtWXjRxNISrhme1MgBj3C2U&si=scHDiTuLXSEQ9qHqLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/down-the-security-rabbithole-podcast/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dtsr_podcast

Brent Deterding, a security vendor, joins the podcast to discuss managing vendors in the cybersecurity industry. They share personal experiences and challenges, emphasize the importance of learning AI, and offer strategies for maximizing value in vendor relationships. They also discuss the coolest technology and consider how time may shape perspectives.