Defensive Security Podcast - Malware, Hacking, Cyber Security & Infosec

Jen Easterly, the CISA director and a pivotal voice in cybersecurity, discusses holding software manufacturers accountable for product defects. She emphasizes the need for cultural shifts in naming threat actors to discourage cybercrime. The conversation dives into Disney's choice to drop Slack post-breach and the severe implications of account misuse in critical infrastructure. They also explore the new EU NIS2 regulations and how these changes impact global standards, alongside a deep dive into open source vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.

In Episode 279 of the Defensive Security Podcast, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss the latest cybersecurity news and issues. Stories include Transportation for London requiring in-person password resets after a security incident, Google’s new ‘air-gapped’ backup service, the impact of a rogue ‘Whois’ server, and the ongoing ramifications of the Moveit breach. The episode … Continue reading "Defensive Security Podcast Episode 279"

In episode 278 of the Defensive Security Podcast, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various recent cybersecurity topics. The episode starts with light-hearted banter about vacations before diving into the main topics. Key discussions include a new vulnerability in YubiKey that requires sophisticated physical attacks, resulting in a low overall risk but sparking debate about … Continue reading "Defensive Security Podcast Episode 278"

Explore the evolving role of cyber insurance in risk management and its limitations. Delve into kernel-level security challenges and the implications of a CrowdStrike outage. Hear about North Korean operations using laptop farms for infiltrating U.S. companies, underscoring security vulnerabilities. Discover the risks of relying on end-of-life software and the shared responsibilities in data breaches, highlighted by recent issues faced by Snowflake. The importance of multi-factor authentication and comprehensive security practices is emphasized throughout.

Check out the latest Defensive Security Podcast Ep. 276! From cow milking robots held ransom to why IT folks dread patching, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat cover it all. Tune in and stay informed on the latest in cybersecurity! Summary: In episode 276 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat delve … Continue reading "Defensive Security Podcast Episode 276"

Links: https://www.crowdstrike.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Channel-File-291-Incident-Root-Cause-Analysis-08.06.2024.pdf https://www.theregister.com/2024/08/05/crowdstrike_is_not_at_all/ https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/6/24214371/microsoft-delta-letter-crowdstrike-response-comments https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alexstamos_why-crowdstrikes-baffling-bsod-disaster-activity-7224046054076243969-1An8?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=ios_app https://www.linkedin.com/posts/choff_why-crowdstrikes-baffling-bsod-disaster-activity-7224078879445958658-ymuc?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=member_ios https://www.securityweek.com/thousands-of-devices-wiped-remotely-following-mobile-guardian-hack/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/stackexchange-abused-to-spread-malicious-pypi-packages-as-answers/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hunters-international-ransomware-gang-targets-it-workers-with-new-sharprhino-malware/ Transcript: Jerry: Today is Wednesday, August 7th, 2024. And this is episode 275 of the Defensive Security Podcast. My name is Jerry Bell and joining me tonight as always is Mr. Andrew Kalat. Andrew: Good evening, Jerry. How are you? Good, sir. Jerry: I am amazing. … Continue reading "Defensive Security Podcast Episode 275"

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-3-000-github-accounts-used-by-malware-distribution-service/ https://blog.knowbe4.com/how-a-north-korean-fake-it-worker-tried-to-infiltrate-us https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/07/secure-boot-is-completely-compromised-on-200-models-from-5-big-device-makers/ https://www.darkreading.com/cybersecurity-operations/crowdstrike-outage-losses-estimated-staggering-54b  https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64b69422439318309c9f1e44/66a24d5478783782964c1f6f_CrowdStrikes%20Impact%20on%20the%20Fortune%20500_%202024%20_Parametrix%20Analysis.pdf https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/unexpected-lessons-learned-from-the-crowdstrike-event Summary: Episode 274: Malware on GitHub, North Korean Developer Scam & Secure Boot Failures In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss several notable security stories and issues. They start with a malware distribution service that leverages compromised GitHub accounts and WordPress … Continue reading "Defensive Security Podcast Episode 274"

The Joe Sullivan Verdict – Unfair? – Which Part? (cybertheory.io) Fujitsu Details Non-Ransomware Cyberattack (webpronews.com) 5 Key Questions CISOs Must Ask Themselves About Their Cybersecurity Strategy (thehackernews.com) Sizable Chunk of SEC Charges Vs. SolarWinds Dismissed (darkreading.com) CrowdStrike CEO apologizes for crashing IT systems around the world, details fix | CSO Online Summary: Cybersecurity Updates: Uber’s … Continue reading "Defensive Security Podcast Episode 273"

On episode 272 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a variety of pressing cybersecurity topics. These include the responsibilities of CISOs in avoiding legal repercussions following data breaches, highlighted by the case of Uber's former CISO, Joe Sullivan. The hosts also delve into the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron deference doctrine on cybersecurity regulations, the risk of dynamic loading of JavaScript libraries, and the wide-reaching implications of the OpenSSH regression vulnerability. Throughout, practical advice and insightful commentary are provided on maintaining security in an ever-evolving threat landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:08 CISO's Guide to Avoiding Jail After a Breach 03:29 Challenges and Complexities of the CISO Role 13:35 US Supreme Court Ruling and Its Impact on Cyber Regulation 20:51 Polyfill.io Issue: A Modern Supply Chain Attack? 28:54 Understanding Polyfill Confusion and Risks 29:23 Maintaining Open Source Software Health 30:04 The Need for Open Source Health Ratings 30:41 Challenges with Third-Party Code and Security 34:08 Vendor Questionnaires and False Urgency 39:50 The Regression Vulnerability in OpenSSH 41:18 Cloud Security Best Practices 48:29 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 49:52 Conclusion and Farewell

Hosts share personal and professional changes, lessons in cybersecurity, challenges of custom Linux builds, balancing standardization and innovation, disruptive AI impact, firewall security vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity management insights.