Defensive Security Podcast

Oct 29 2024 100 ep. 47 mins 2.1k
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Defensive Security is a weekly information security podcast which reviews recent high profile security breaches, data breaches, malware infections and intrusions to identify lessons that we can learn and apply to the organizations we protect.

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Select Defensive Security Podcast Episode 284

Oct 29 2024 54 mins  
Delta’s Lawsuit, SEC Penalties, and Fortinet’s Zero-Day Exploit In this episode, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kellett discuss current cybersecurity issues, starting with Delta Air Lines’ $500 million lawsuit against CrowdStrike over an IT outage and data breach. They explore SEC penalties imposed on tech companies for downplaying the SolarWinds hack’s impact,

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 283

Oct 21 2024 53 mins  
“They Can’t All Be Winners” In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat explore several pressing cybersecurity topics as of October 2024. The discussion begins by addressing the rapid increase in vulnerability exploitation speeds, with a highlight that 70% of exploitable flaws in 2023 were zero-days, now being exploited wi

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 282

Oct 12 2024 38 mins  
Episode 282: Exploiting Trust in Cybersecurity Practices In episode 282 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kallett discuss several cybersecurity topics. They highlight a phishing attack outlined by Microsoft, where cybercriminals leverage file-hosting services like OneDrive and Dropbox to exploit trust and compromise identities. The episode also explores

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 281

Sep 30 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity events and issues. The episode opens with discussion on the recent weather impacts affecting Asheville and lessons for disaster preparedness in the security industry. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to CrowdStrike’s recent Capitol Hill testimony

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 280

Sep 23 2024 51 mins  
In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kellett delve into key cybersecurity topics. They discuss a recent statement by CISA director Jen Easterly on holding software manufacturers accountable for product defects rather than vulnerabilities, and the need for derogatory names for threat actors to deter cybercrime. The episode also covers Disney

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 279

Sep 18 2024
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 Move

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 278

Sep 08 2024 51 mins  
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 hardw

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 277

Aug 26 2024 61 mins  
In this episode, Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various topics in the cybersecurity landscape, including the influence of cyber insurance on risk reduction for companies and how insurers offer guidance to lower risks. They touch upon the potential challenges with cybersecurity maturity in organizations and the consultant effect. The episode also goes into detail about issues s

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 276

Aug 16 2024 46 mins  
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 into a variety of security topics including a ransomware att

Defensive Security Podcast Episode 275

Aug 08 2024 51 mins  
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-activi