Paul's Security Weekly

In the leadership and communications section, The CISO code of conduct: Ditch the ego, lead for real, The books shaping today's cybersecurity leaders, How to Succeed in Your Career When Change Is a Constant, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-406

Popup Porn, LoveSense, Tea, Fire Ant, Scatterede Spider, AI Pricing, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-498

A successful strategy in appsec is to build platforms with defaults and designs that ease the burden of security choices for developers. But there's an important difference between expecting (or requiring!) developers to use a platform and building a platform that developers embrace. Julia Knecht shares her experience in building platforms with an attention to developer needs, developer experience, and security requirements. She brings attention to the product management skills and feedback loops that make paved roads successful -- as well as the areas where developers may still need or choose their own alternatives. After all, the impact of a paved road isn't in its creation, it's in its adoption. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-341

Interview Segment - Lessons Learned from the tj-actions GitHub Action Supply Chain Attack with Dimitri Stiliadis Breach analysis is one of my favorite topics to dive into and I'm thrilled Dimitri is joining us today to reveal some of the insights he's pulled out of this GitHub Actions incident. It isn't an overstatement to say that some of the lessons to be learned from this incident represent fundamental changes to how we architect development environments. Why are we talking about it now, 4 months after it occurred? In the case of the Equifax breach, the most useful details about the breach didn't get released to the public until 18 months after the incident. It takes time for details to come out, but in my experience, the learning opportunities are worth the wait. Topic Segment - Should the US Go on the Cyber Offensive? Triggered by an op-ed from Dave Kennedy, the discussion of whether the US should launch more visible offensive cyber operations starts up again. There are a lot of factors and nuances to discuss here, and a lot of us have opinions here. We'll see if we can do any of it justice in 15 minutes. News Segment Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-417

Total Recall, Steam, Storm-2063, Unmarker, Altair, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-497

We chat with Material Security about protecting G Suite and MS365. How else are you monitoring the most commonly used cloud environments and applications? In the security news: Google Sues Badbox operators Authenticated or Unauthenticated, big difference and my struggle to get LLMs to create exploits for me Ring cameras that were not hacked Malicous AURs Killing solar farms Weak passwords are all it takes Microsoft's UEFI keys are expiring Kali Linux and Raspberry PI Wifi updates Use lots of electricity, get a visit from law enforcement Sharepoint, vulnerabilities, nuclear weapons, and why you should use the cloud The time to next exploit is short Sonicwall devices are getting exploited How not to vibe code SMS blasters This segment is sponsored by Material Security. Visit https://securityweekly.com/materialsecurity to see purpose-built Google Workspace and Office 365 security in action! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-884

How do we get security right? The answer varies by many factors, including industry, what you're trying to protect, and what the C Suite and Board care about. Khaja Ahmed, Advisor at CISO Forum, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to get consensus on your security program. CISOs, executives, and the Board need to be aligned on the risks and how best to address them. And it's not technical risks, it's business risks measured by legal or financial impact. Khaja will help guide new and existing CISOs on how to: Work across the business to build consensus Identify and quantify risks in financial and legal terms Design security from the start Be effective as a security leader In the leadership and communications section, Is the C-Suite Right for You?, What Fortune 100s are getting wrong about cybersecurity hiring, Why Communication Is Exhausting in Chaotic Workplaces, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-405

Donatello, SharePoint, CrushFTP, WordPress, Replit, AllaKore, Rob Allen, and more on the Security Weekly News. Segment Resources: https://www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/matanbuchus-loader-ransomware-infections This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-496

AI is more than LLMs. Machine learning algorithms have been part of infosec solutions for a long time. For appsec practitioners, a key concern is always going to be how to evaluate the security of software or a system. In some cases, it doesn't matter if a human or an LLM generated code -- the code needs to be reviewed for common flaws and design problems. But the creation of MCP servers and LLM-based agents is also adding a concern about what an unattended or autonomous piece of software is doing. Sohrob Kazerounian gives us context on how LLMs are designed, what to expect from them, and where they pose risk and reward to modern software engineering. Resources https://www.vectra.ai/research Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-340

Segment 1 - Interview with Helen Patton: Introducing the Cybersecurity Canon Did you know that there's a hall-of-fame for cybersecurity books? Over the past decade, the Cybersecurity Canon has published reviews on dozens of cybersecurity books and established a hall of fame. Hall of fame books are defined as titles that all cybersecurity professionals should read - a great short list for those new to the field and overwhelmed by choices. Helen Patton, co-founder and Chief of Staff for the Cybersecurity Canon joins us to tell us all about the Canon, how it came to be, and its transformation into a more visible and active organization. We'll also discuss Helen's own book, “Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path”, and an upcoming second book she's working on as well! Segment Resources: Helen's personal website The Cybersecurity Canon website Segment 2 - Topic: Does the SOC 2 need to die? AJ Yawn thinks so. The TL;DR is that he thinks industry-specific frameworks are more appropriate and effective. You can check out some more of his thoughts on LinkedIn, or on the Alice in Supply Chains podcast. Ayman recommends checking out https://mvsp.dev/ as a potential alternative (or as a complementary process to actually get secure) Segment 3 - This Week's Enterprise Security News And finally, in the enterprise security news, a bit of funding with a side of layoffs McDonald's applicants are not lovin' it a WILD story about a vulnerability in the US train system Meta still on the hook for $8B in privacy violations What is Agentic Misalignment? Using AI when coding is… slower? Auth Omnibus Pop some popcorn - AI acquisitions are getting crazy All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-416

Existential Dread and Seawater, MCP, Cloudflare, ESxi, QR Codes, Salt Typhoon, Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-495

In the security news: The train is leaving the station, or is it? The hypervisor will protect you, maybe The best thing about Flippers are the clones Also, the Flipper Zero as an interrogation tool Threats are commercial and open-source Who is still down with FTP? AI bug hunters Firmware for Russian drones Merging Android and ChromOS Protecting your assets with CVSS? Patch Citrixbleed 2 Rowhammer comes to NVIDIA GPUs I hear Microsoft hires Chinese spies Gigabyte motherboards and UEFI vulnerabilities McDonald's AI hiring bot: you want some PII with that? Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-883

Are you running SAP? The clock is ticking... Standard maintenance end-of-life is set for the end of 2027. Migration to S/4HANA must be completed by then (or 2030 if you buy into SAP's special three-year reprieve). While that may appear to be enough time, companies currently working toward an S/4HANA transition are finding the journey challenging, and that's not including the security challenges. Chris Carter, CEO at Approyo, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss your SAP options, including: ERP Strategy: Stay with SAP or migrate to other solutions? S/4HANA Architecture: All cloud or cloud/on-premise? Security Challenges: Cloud vs. on-premise SAP Migration: Recommendations for success In the leadership and communications section, Where cybersecurity maturity meets confidence in C-suite and board leadership, Has CISO become the least desirable role in business?, How Radical Transparency Is Revolutionizing Leadership, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-404

AI meltdowns, Gigabyte, NCSC, Rowhammer, Gravity Form, Grok, AsyncRat, Josh Marpet and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-494

What are some appsec basics? There's no monolithic appsec role. Broadly speaking, appsec tends to branch into engineering or compliance paths, each with different areas of focus despite having shared vocabularies and the (hopefully!) shared goal of protecting software, data, and users. The better question is, "What do you want to secure?" We discuss the Cybersecurity Skills Framework put together by the OpenSSF and the Linux Foundation and how you might prepare for one of its job families. The important basics aren't about memorizing lists or technical details, but demonstrating experience in working with technologies, understanding how they can fail, and being able to express concerns, recommendations, and curiosity about their security properties. Resources: https://cybersecurityframework.io https://owasp.org/www-project-cheat-sheets/ https://blog.cloudflare.com/rfc-8446-aka-tls-1-3/ https://aflplus.plus/ https://writings.stephenwolfram.com/2023/02/what-is-chatgpt-doing-and-why-does-it-work/ Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-339

Segment 1: Interview with Monzy Merza - There is a Right and Wrong Way to use AI in the SOC In the rush to score AI funding dollars, a lot of startups build a basic wrapper around existing generative AI services like those offered by OpenAI and Anthropic. As a result, these services are expensive, and don't satisfy many security operations teams' privacy requirements. This is just the tip of the iceberg when discussing the challenges of using AI to aid the SOC. In this interview, we'll dive into the challenge of finding security vendors that care about security, the need for transparency in products, the evolving shared responsibility model, and other topics related to solving security operations challenges. Segment 2: Topic Segment - How much AI is too much AI? In the past few weeks, I've talked to several startup founders who are running into buyers that aren't allowed to purchase their products, even though they want them and prefer them over the competition. Why? No AI and they're not allowed to buy. Segment 3: News Segment Finally, in the enterprise security news, We cover the latest funding The Trustwave saga comes to a positive end Android 16 could help you evade law enforcement Microsoft is kicking 3rd party AV out of the kernel Giving AI some personality (and honesty) Log4shell canaries reveal password weirdness Denmark gives citizens copyright to their own faces to fight AI McDonald's has an AI whoopsie Ingram Micro has a ransomware whoopsie Drama in the trailer lock industry All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-415

Tapjacking, ZuChe, PerfektBlue, McHacking, OT in the IT, Add Ons, Josh Marpet, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-493

This week in the security news: Citrixbleed 2 and so many failures Ruckus leads the way on how not to handle vulnerabilities When you have no egress Applocker bypass So you bought earbuds from TikTok More gadgets and the crazy radio Cheap drones and android apps Best Mario Kart controller ever VSCode: You're forked Bluetooth earbuds and vulnerabilities Do you remember Sound blaster cards? NFC passport chips Whack-a-disk Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-882

SEC settles with SolarWinds. We react! In the leadership and communications section, The Skills and Habits Aspiring CEOs Need to Build, Why People Really Quit — And How Great Managers Make Them Want to Stay, The Small Actions That Become Your Legacy, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-403

Spying on your kids, Bank Robberies, Qantas, LOTL, sudo, Hunters, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-492

Appsec still deals with ancient vulns like SQL injection and XSS. And now LLMs are generating code along side humans. Sandy Carielli and Janet Worthington join us once again to discuss what all this new code means for appsec practices. On a positive note, the prevalence of those ancient vulns seems to be diminishing, but the rising use of LLMs is expanding a new (but not very different) attack surface. We look at where orgs are investing in appsec, who appsec teams are collaborating with, and whether we need security awareness training for LLMs. Resources: https://www.forrester.com/blogs/application-security-2025-yes-ai-just-made-it-harder-to-do-this-right/ Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-338

Single Sign On (SSO) and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is critical to secure operations for companies of all sizes. Why is the foundation of cybersecurity still locked behind enterprise licensing? Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are essential—not optional—for protecting modern businesses. But today, these critical tools are overpriced, overcomplicated, and reserved for companies that can afford to overpay and have full-time security teams. That's broken. Cubeless is tearing down the barriers. With Cubeless Verify, we're delivering SSO and MFA that anyone can use—no IT army required. No hidden fees. No contracts. No catch. Just enterprise-grade security made simple, and free forever. The gatekeepers had their turn. Now it's yours. Go to https://securityweekly.com/cubelessidv to start using Cubeless Identity today. As AI agents move beyond experiments to becoming critical internal and market-facing enterprise products, secure, scalable identity infrastructure becomes essential to achieve market-readiness. A lack of identity standards tailored specifically for AI agents, is creating a roadblock for developers. Existing infrastructure was not designed with autonomous agents in mind. How will identity standards need to evolve in order to meet the needs of an agent driven ecosystem? https://frontegg.com/product/frontegg-ai This segment is sponsored by Frontegg. Visit https://securityweekly.com/fronteggidv to learn more about them! Traditional IGA tools struggle to deliver full observability—and stall when it's time to take action. Axonius Identities is changing that—bringing actionability to identity governance by embedding it into the broader cyber asset platform. In this session, CEO of AxoniusX, Amir Ofek shares how Axonius is modernizing IGA with real-time enforcement, unified asset-to-identity context, and a radically different approach to controlling access across dynamic environments. https://www.axonius.com/products/identities Axonius Blog: From Roles to Rules – An Access Paradigm Shift: https://www.axonius.com/blog/from-roles-to-rules Axonius Cybersecurity Asset Management Platform Overview: https://www.axonius.com/platform See how Axonius makes identity actionable. Visit https://securityweekly.com/axoniusidv. As enterprises are looking to rapidly deploy AI agents to drive innovation, they face an urgent need to secure this new "digital workforce" without hindering speed. Traditional security models weren't built for the unique identity and access demands of autonomous AI. This session will cut through the hype, address the real security concerns head-on, and outline a modern, cloud-native framework for managing privileged access for AI agents, ensuring your organization can innovate fast and stay secure. https://www.britive.com/use-cases/agentic-ai-security https://www.britive.com/resource/events/zero-standing-privileges-human-ai-nhi https://www.britive.com/resource/blog/agentic-ai-redefining-identity-security-cloud https://www.britive.com/resource/blog/owasp-vulnerabilities-llm-goes-rogue-navigating-corporate-chaos https://www.britive.com/resource/blog/agent-to-agent-access-security https://www.britive.com/resource/blog/genai-data-privacy-ip-protection https://www.britive.com/resource/blog/rethinking-nhi-cloud-security-strategies This segment is sponsored by Britive. Visit https://securityweekly.com/britiveidv to learn more about Britive's agentless cloud-native Privileged Access Management platform. As digital transformation accelerates and advanced threats evolve, industries of all kinds face rising pressure to secure identities, prevent fraud, and deliver seamless user experiences. Aware CEO Ajay Amlani shares how biometric technology is stepping up to meet these challenges—providing fast, accurate, and scalable solutions that strengthen security while reducing friction. Discover how biometrics is reshaping the identity landscape and enabling trust in an increasingly complex world. https://www.aware.com/blog/ This segment is sponsored by Aware. Visit https://securityweekly.com/awareidv to learn more about them! As threat landscapes grow more complex and stakeholder expectations rise, organizations must reimagine their approach to cyber resilience and trust. This interview will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity—from identifying vulnerabilities in real time to automating response and aligning security initiatives with broader business goals. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on what it means to lead with AI, earn digital trust, and create a resilient enterprise that's built to withstand tomorrow's threats. This segment is sponsored by SDG. Visit https://securityweekly.com/sdgidv to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-414

North Korea, ransomware, social engineering, AI, Apple, Drugs & Iran on this edition of the Security Weekly News! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-491

This week, we dive into the world of Meshtastic and LoRa—two technologies empowering secure, long-range, and infrastructure-free communication. We'll talk about the origins of Meshtastic, how LoRa radio works, and why mesh networking is revolutionizing off-grid messaging for adventurers, hackers, emergency responders, and privacy advocates alike. We break down the available hardware, walk you through firmware installation, and share real-world use cases of LoRa to create decentralized, encrypted networks. Whether you're a hacker, a prepper, or just curious about the future of resilient communication, this episode is packed with insights and practical tips you won't want to miss! This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-881

New research estimates the value of Zero Trust. Using the Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center's proprietary cyber losses dataset from the past eight years, researchers estimated that overall cyber losses could have been potentially reduced by up to 31% had the organizations widely deployed zero-trust security. This adds up to a projected reduction of up to $465 billion in global annual total economic losses. But Zero Trust projects have struggled due to complexity. Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the simplicity of Zero Trust Endpoint Protection and how it can drive value. Rob will discuss how the ThreatLocker® Zero Trust Endpoint Protection Platform offers a unified approach to protecting users, devices, and networks with ease of deployment and management. Zero Trust doesn't have to be complex. This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-402

Sony, Scattered Spider, Hikvision, Cybercrime, Iran, BSODs, Cloudflare, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-490

Manual secure code reviews can be tedious and time intensive if you're just going through checklists. There's plenty of room for linters and compilers and all the grep-like tools to find flaws. Louis Nyffenegger describes the steps of a successful code review process. It's a process that starts with understanding code, which can even benefit from an LLM assistant, and then applies that understanding to a search for developer patterns that lead to common mistakes like mishandling data, not enforcing a control flow, or not defending against unexpected application states. He explains how finding those kinds of more impactful bugs are rewarding for the reviewer and valuable to the code owner. It involves reading a lot of code, but Louis offers tips on how to keep notes, keep an app's context in mind, and keep code secure. Segment Resources: https://pentesterlab.com/live-training/ https://pentesterlab.com/appsecschool https://deepwiki.com https://daniel.haxx.se/blog/2025/05/29/decomplexification/ Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-337

Interview with Dave Lewis Organizations believe they have a firm grip on security with SSO and corporate IT policies, but in reality, shadow IT lurks in the background—expanding attack surfaces and exposing sensitive data. Employees bypass security controls for the sake of convenience, while SSO fails to provide the comprehensive security net organizations expect. Talk about the critical weaknesses in traditional SSO implementations, how shadow IT thrives under the radar, and why enterprises continue to experience data breaches despite security investments. Can cover real-world examples of security failures, highlight the role of human behavior in risk, and provide actionable strategies to regain control over enterprise security. This segment is sponsored by 1Password. Visit https://securityweekly.com/1password to learn more about them! Topic Segment: Is AI taking our jerbs or not? I listened to most of a debate between Marcus Hutchins and Daniel Miessler over whether generative AI will be good enough to replace a lot of jobs (Daniel's take), or so bad that it won't take any (Marcus's take). I got frustrated though, because I feel like some foundational assumptions were ignored, and not enough examples were shared or prepared. Assumption #1: Jobs exist because work needs to be done. This is a false assumption. Check out a book called "Bullshit Jobs" to go down this particular rabbit hole. Assumption #2: The primary task of a job is the job. This is rarely the case, unless you work in the service industry. How much of a developer's job is writing code? A lot less than you think. Employees spend a massive amount of time communicating with other employees, via meetings, emails, Slack chats - can AI replace this? Maybe all that communication is wasteful and inefficient? Could be, but for every job AI supposedly replaces, it becomes someone else's job to manage that AI agent. Does all of middle management become expert prompt engineers, or do they also disappear with no employees to manage? Assumption #3: Jobs aren't already being replaced. They are, they're just not terribly visible jobs. That contractor your marketing team was using to build blog/SEO content? He's probably gone. The in-house or contract graphic designer? Probably gone. There's a whole swath of jobs out there, where quality isn't very important, but work needs to be produced, and those jobs are being actively replaced with generative AI. With that said, I don't see any full time jobs that require quality work and a lot of communication with other employees getting replaced. Yet? Ever? That's the question. The Enterprise News In this week's enterprise security news, Not much interesting funding to discuss Securonix acquires ThreatQuotient Cellebrite acquires Corellium (that sounds a lot like a rock bought a stone or a gem or something) Yet another free vulnerability database ChatGPT can now clandestinely record meetings Threat detection resources a VERY expensive Zoom call (for the victim) Should we stop using SOC2s? Should we give up on least privilege? How much did it cost to change HBO to HBO Max, then to Max, then back to HBO Max? Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-413

Broadcom is coming for you, Direct Send, N0auth, UNFI, Cisco, Oneclik, Russ Beauchemin, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-489

This conversation explores the intersection of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, focusing on innovative hacking techniques, the evolution of vulnerability management, and the critical importance of asset discovery. The discussion also delves into the implications of cyber warfare, the persistent threat of default passwords, and the integration of open source tools in enhancing security measures. The conversation delves into various aspects of cybersecurity, focusing on aircraft tracking, data filtering, the evolution of vulnerability management, and the role of AI in enhancing security measures. The speakers discuss the challenges posed by default credentials and the shared responsibility model in cloud infrastructure. They also explore the limitations of AI in cybersecurity and the potential for future advancements, particularly in localized LLMs. The conversation delves into the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and privacy, exploring the implications of AI on energy demands, vulnerabilities in telecom infrastructure, the complexities of network maintenance, and the challenges of ransomware negotiations. The discussion also touches on privacy concerns related to data tracking by major tech companies like Meta and Apple, as well as the evolving landscape of legal implications in the face of cyber threats. This segment is sponsored by runZero. Get complete visibility across your total attack surface in literally minutes - no agents, no authentication required. Start a free trial or access the free Community Edition at https://securityweekly.com/runzero. HD Moore joins us to discuss finding all the things and how vulnerability management has changed. In the security news: Hacking from a light bulb Reverse engineering, the easy ways Detecting Jitter FCC probes into Cyber Trust Mark Bluetooth Jamming New Wifi Apple features: What could go wrong? Just turn off the Internet for the entire country Meta's Localhost tracking Hacking printers, for realz this time Are we not patching 2023 CVEs? Cleaning up legacy drivers One of the Best Hackers in the Country is an AI Bot Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-880

In this episode, Mandy Logan, Summer Craze Fowler, Jason Albuquerque, and Jeff Pollard of Forrester discuss the challenges and strategies for CISOs in navigating volatility in the security landscape. They emphasize the importance of building relationships within the organization, particularly with the CFO, to manage budgets effectively. The conversation also covers the significance of communicating security needs in terms of compliance and customer requirements, maximizing budget through flex spending, and the role of automation and AI in enhancing security operations. Additionally, they highlight the need for effective data management to reduce costs and improve efficiency. In pre-recorded interviews from RSAC, learn the following! With the power of zero trust and AI, Zscaler help organizations strengthen and automate IT and security, reduce costs, and minimize complexity. Zscaler helps reduce the attack surface, block threats via full TLS inspection, and eliminate lateral threat movement. This segment is sponsored by Zscaler. Visit https://securityweekly.com/zscalerrsac to learn more about them! The modern workspace, increasingly reliant on cloud-based applications, browser-first access, and AI integration, faces significant security challenges that outpace the capabilities of traditional tools. Legacy solutions, including VPNs and even early ZTNA implementations, are proving vulnerable to sophisticated attacks leading to data breaches and operational disruptions. The fundamental shift in how we work demands a new approach, one that closes the gaps left by the platform approach. We need the ability to 'trust nothing and click on anything with zero risk.' We need to take zero trust beyond the network that we operate and control. Future of Browser Security Webinar with Google: https://www.menlosecurity.com/resources/2025-prediction-the-future-of-browser-security-lessons-from-the-pioneers Browser security report: https://www.menlosecurity.com/resources/state-of-browser-security-report Global Cyber Gangs report: https://www.menlosecurity.com/resources/global-cyber-gangs-supported-and-sheltered-by-state-sponsors-and-getting-smarter-every-day-report Everywhere Access White Paper: https://www.menlosecurity.com/resources/everywhere-access-the-zero-trust-revolution-for-hybrid-work-white-paper This segment is sponsored by Menlo Security. Visit https://securityweekly.com/menlorsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-401

In this episode of Security Weekly News, Doug White discusses various cybersecurity threats, including the Salt Typhoon and Spark Kitty malware, the implications of Microsoft's decision to drop support for old hardware drivers, and the potential increase in cyber threats from Iran. The conversation also covers the alarming 16 billion password leak and the evolving landscape of password security, including the rise of passkeys and the challenges posed by AI in misinformation and social engineering. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-488

Fuzzing has been one of the most successful ways to improve software quality. And it demonstrates how improving software quality improves security. Artur Cygan shares his experience in building and applying fuzzers to barcode scanners, smart contracts, and just about any code you can imagine. We go through the useful relationship between unit tests and fuzzing coverage, nudging fuzzers into deeper code paths, and how LLMs can help guide a fuzzer into using better inputs for its testing. Resources https://blog.trailofbits.com/2024/10/31/fuzzing-between-the-lines-in-popular-barcode-software/ https://github.com/crytic/echidna https://github.com/crytic/medusa https://lcamtuf.blogspot.com/2014/11/pulling-jpegs-out-of-thin-air.html Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-336

In fast-paced, shared device environments like healthcare, manufacturing, and other critical industries, traditional access management approaches are falling short, quietly eroding both security and productivity. This episode explores how outdated methods, like shared credentials and clunky logins, create friction, increase risk, and undermine compliance. We'll discuss what a modern, strategic access management approach looks like and how passwordless authentication solutions are closing the gap between security and usability. To learn more about passwordless authentication in healthcare and other critical industries, check out our whitepapers on the topic: https://security.imprivata.com/putting-complex-passwords-to-work-for-you-wp.html https://www.imprivata.com/resources/whitepapers/passwordless-journey-healthcare This segment is sponsored by Imprivata. Visit https://securityweekly.com/imprivataidv to learn more about them! As digital identities multiply and certificate lifespans shrink, enterprises face growing challenges in securing trust across users, devices, and systems. This session explores why unifying PKI and IAM is essential to closing identity-related trust gaps and how platforms like DigiCert ONE—integrating PKI, DNS, and automation—help eliminate outages, streamline security operations, and future-proof organizations. This segment is sponsored by DigiCert. Visit https://securityweekly.com/digicertidv to learn more about them! Identity-related attacks are now the dominant threat vector in cybersecurity, yet most organizations remain hindered by fragmented tools, siloed data, and disconnected teams. “Multiplayer AI” offers a new model for identity security, emphasizing interoperability between human experts and AI agents to create a unified, real-time system of systems. By fostering collaboration through open standards and shared intelligence, enterprises can close security gaps, reduce attacker dwell time, and respond faster—transforming identity security from isolated defense into coordinated resilience. https://www.radiantlogic.com/blog/the-dentity-security-paradox-when-more-tools-create-bigger-blind-spots/ This segment is sponsored by Radiant Logic. Visit https://securityweekly.com/radiantlogicidv to learn more about them! In this era of technological advancements where businesses are going digital and more cloud based while preferring remote work environment, cyber threats are surprising growing at the rate never seen before. This makes Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) no more an optional thing but a core crucial requirement. These are not just IT tools anymore- they are important for the security of people, data, and operations. More and more organizations from different industries are now turning to IAM and PAM as managed services to handle the growing complexity of access control and cybersecurity. Why? Because managing identity internally is becoming harder, more expensive, and riskier. With a trusted managed service partner, businesses gain expert support, 24/7 monitoring, scalability, and peace of mind—all while staying compliant and secure. This segment will explore how IAM and PAM managed services are helping companies reduce risk, simplify operations, and stay ahead of evolving security challenges. Whether you're an IT leader, security professional, or business decision-maker, you'll learn why outsourcing identity and access management is quickly becoming a smart, strategic move for the modern enterprise https://www.idmexpress.com/blogs https://www.idmexpress.com/post/cyberark-privileged-access-management-pam-implementation https://www.idmexpress.com/iam-products This segment is sponsored by IDMEXPRESS. Visit https://securityweekly.com/idmidv to implement and manage IAM and PAM solutions tailored to your business needs. Duo's biggest announcement since push-MFA. Duo is defining the future of Identity by unveiling a solution that attackers will hate and users will love. This segment is sponsored by Cisco Duo. Visit https://securityweekly.com/duoidv to learn more about them! In this interview, we will explore the power of data-driven identity leadership and how organizations can leverage analytics to enhance their identity security strategies. Hear insights on aligning data with business goals, improving decision-making, and proactively managing risk. Learn how analytics can transform your identity program from reactive to strategic, driving measurable success. This segment is sponsored by Saviynt. Visit https://securityweekly.com/saviyntidv to learn more about them or get a free demo! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-412

Donut Holes, clickfix, rapperbots, bad devs, war, Doug Rants about Backups, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-487

This week: * The true details around Salt Typhoon are still unknown * The search for a portable pen testing device * Directories named "hacker2" are suspicious * Can a $24 cable compete with a $180 cable? * Hacking Tesla wall chargers * Old Zyxel exploits are new again * Hacking Asus drivers * Stealing KIAs - but not like you may think * Fake articles * Just give everything to LLMs, like Nmap * Retiring Floppy disks * An intern leaked secrets * Discord link hijacking * Cray vs. Raspberry PI * More car hacking with BMW Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-879

Segment description coming soon! This month BeyondTrust released it's 12th annual edition of the Microsoft Vulnerabilities Report. The report reveals a record-breaking year for Microsoft vulnerabilities, and helps organizations understand, identify, and address the risks within their Microsoft ecosystems. Segment Resources: Insights Security Assessment Tool: https://www.beyondtrust.com/products/identity-security-insights/assessment For a copy of the Microsoft Vulnerabilities Threat Report: https://www.beyondtrust.com/resources/whitepapers/microsoft-vulnerability-report Blog re: Report: https://www.beyondtrust.com/blog/entry/microsoft-vulnerabilities-report Stephan will discuss OpenText Core Threat Detection and Response, a new AI-powered solution designed to quickly spot and neutralize threats across an organization's attack surface without the need to overhaul existing security stacks. He will also provide insights into the most dangerous threats facing enterprises today along with practical steps to mitigate them. https://www.opentext.com/products/core-threat-detection-and-response https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/opentext-launches-next-generation-opentext-cybersecurity-cloud-with-ai-powered-threat-detection-and-response-capabilities-302381481.html This segment is sponsored by OpenText. Visit https://securityweekly.com/opentextrsac to learn more about them! This segment is sponsored by BeyondTrust. Visit https://securityweekly.com/beyondtrustrsac to for a copy of the Microsoft Vulnerabilities Threat Report! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-400

AI Zombie Lawyers, Scattered Spider, ASUS, Mainframes, GrayAlpha, Backups, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-486

What makes a threat modeling process effective? Do you need a long list of threat actors? Do you need a long list of terms? What about a short list like STRIDE? Has an effective process ever come out of a list? Farshad Abasi joins our discussion as we explain why the answer to most of those questions is No and describe the kinds of approaches that are more conducive to useful threat models. Resources: https://www.eurekadevsecops.com/agile-devops-and-the-threat-modeling-disconnect-bridging-the-gap-with-developer-insights/ https://www.threatmodelingmanifesto.org https://kellyshortridge.com/blog/posts/security-decision-trees-with-graphviz/ In the news, learning from outage postmortems, an EchoLeak image speaks a 1,000 words from Microsoft 365 Copilot, TokenBreak attack targets tokenizing techniques, Google's layered strategy against prompt injection looks like a lot like defending against XSS, learning about code security from CodeAuditor CTF, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-335

Segment 1 - Interview with Rob Allen from Threatlocker Segment 2 - Topic: Growing Trend - Edge Computing and Hybrid Cloud Segment 3 - Interviews from RSAC 2025 Cyera Cyera is the fastest-growing data security company in history, empowering companies to classify, secure, and manage their data, wherever it is, and leverage the power of the industry's first AI native,unified Data Security Platform. Yotam Segev, Cyera's CEO sits down with CyberRisk TV at RSAC Conference 2025 to discuss Cyera's skyrocketing growth, its founding story and why an increasing number of Fortune500 companies are partnering with Cyera, and the company's latest product release: Adaptive DLP, a new AI data loss prevention solution. Recent Cyera News: Cyera Breaks World Record as the Fastest-Growing Data Security Company in History Data Security Leader Cyera Secures $300M in Series D Funding Cyera Acquires Trail Security for $162M Cyera Launches Data Incident Response Service Cyera Appoints Renowned Tech Exec Frank Slootman to Board of Directors This segment is sponsored by Cyera. Visit https://securityweekly.com/cyerarsac to learn more about them! Blumira In the evolving world of cybersecurity, the shift from a purely threat-centric mindset to a focus on operational excellence is no longer just a trend—it's a necessity. Matthew Warner, CEO and co-founder of Blumira, argues that this shift is particularly crucial for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and the managed service providers (MSPs) that support them. Matthew believes that traditional SIEM and detection solutions have historically fallen short for these organizations, often due to their complexity, high cost, and steep learning curves. As a result, many SMBs have struggled to keep up with the sophistication of modern threats. Blumira was founded to change that. Matthew's vision is rooted in democratizing security—making powerful, automated detection and response tools simple, affordable, and accessible for everyone, especially those who need them most. By designing platforms that prioritize operational excellence—efficiency, usability, and actionable intelligence—Blumira enables organizations to be proactive rather than reactive. During the conversation, Matthew will share insights into the latest technologies and trends transforming the cybersecurity space, and offer actionable guidance for IT decision-makers. He'll explore how shifting strategy from chasing every alert to building a solid, efficient operational foundation can lead to better outcomes and stronger protection in the long run. Blumira Partners Blumira Launches New M365 Threat Response Feature Security should be accessible to everyone. At Blumira, we're building the future of detection and response — simple, smart, and built to empower the teams who need it most. Check out https://securityweekly.com/blumirarsac and take control of your security today. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-411

This week we have, $200,000 Zoom Call, Microsoft Teams, INTERPOL, Zero-Click, Junk Food, China & Hard Drive With $649 million of Bitcoin. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-485

This week: You got a Bad box, again Cameras are expose to the Internet EU and connected devices Hydrophobia NVRAM variables Have you heard about IGEL Linux? SSH and more NVRAM AI skeptics are nuts, and AI doesn't make you more efficient Trump Cybersecurity orders I think I can root my Pixel 6 Decentralized Wordpres plugin manager Threat actor naming conventions I have the phone number linked to your Google account Fortinet flaws exploited in ransomeware attacks (and how lack of information sharing is killing us) retiring floppy disks fault injection for the masses there is no defender AI blackmails Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-878

This week, it's time for security money. The index is up, but the previous quarterly results were brutal. In the leadership and communications segment, Get out of the audit committee: Why CISOs need dedicated board time, Quietly Burning Out? What To Do When Your Leadership Starts Lacking, How to rethink leadership to energize disengaged employees, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-399

Vixen Panda, NPM, Roundcube, IoT, 4Chan, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-484

CISA has been championing Secure by Design principles. Many of the principles are universal, like adopting MFA and having opinionated defaults that reduce the need for hardening guides. Matthew Rogers talks about how the approach to Secure by Design has to be tailored for Operational Technology (OT) systems. These systems have strict requirements on safety and many of them rely on protocols that are four (or more!) decades old. He explains how the considerations in this space go far beyond just memory safety concerns. Segment Resources: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2025-01/joint-guide-secure-by-demand-priority-considerations-for-ot-owners-and-operators-508c_0.pdf https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHSXu1P4ZTo Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-334

Segment 1 - Enterprise Security News, Live at IDV This week, in the enterprise security news, Acquisitions potential IPOs Terminator Salvation in real life First $1B one-employee business? Mikko puts in his notice Pitch Black in real life, and more! Segment 2 - Interview with Dr. Tina Srivastava The #1 cause of data breaches is stolen credentials. What if we didn't store credentials anymore? We explore Badge's innovative approach—which enables users to generate a private key on the fly instead of storing credentials—to enhance security, solve key use cases such as shared devices, and deliver measurable ROI. Additionally, we'll uncover the unavoidable recovery flow challenges, where users must rely on a pre-enrolled recovery device or fallback passwords, and discuss what this means for enterprise security and cost savings. By shifting the paradigm toward ephemeral key generation, Badge eliminates stored credentials, optimizes enterprise cost savings, and future-proofs authentication. Segment Resources: Mission-Driven Identity Innovation with Dr. Tina Srivastava Authenticate 2024 - Data Privacy & Accessibility with Tina Srivastava Lecture 2: Airplane Aerodynamics CyberArk/Badge Joint Solution Brief Badge Integration With Cisco Duo Delivers Unique, Hardware-less MFA Experience Passwordless Authentication without Secrets! Segment 3 - Interviews from RSAC 2025 Executive Interview with Saviynt Evolving compliance needs, overflowing tech stacks, and the ever-increasing number of types of enterprise identities — not to mention the complications resulting from business use of AI — means traditional identity platforms can't keep up with the needs of today's enterprises. Organizations need something smarter: converged, cloud-native and future-ready identity security that scales with enterprises as they grow, addressing their cybersecurity challenges today and in the future. Join us in this episode as we break down the shortcomings of legacy IAM and uncover how an intelligent, identity-centric approach sets enterprises on the path to success. Segment Resources: Learn more about The Saviynt Identity Cloud Identity Cloud solution brief This segment is sponsored by Saviynt! To learn more or get a free demo, please visit https://securityweekly.com/saviyntrsac Executive Interview with Ready1 Semperis has launched Ready1, a first-of-its-kind enterprise resilience platform designed to bring structure, speed, and coordination to cyber crisis management. The release of Ready1 coincides with Semperis' new global study, The State of Enterprise Cyber Crisis Readiness, which highlights a dangerous gap between perceived readiness and real-world response capabilities. This segment is sponsored by Ready1, powered by Semperis. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ready1rsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-410

Elsa, Redline, ChaosRat, iMessage, Bladed Feline , Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-483

Two parts to this episode: Tech Segment: Updating Linux Systems - Beyond apt-get upgrade * Custom scripts for ensuring your Linux systems are up-to-date * topgrade - tutorial for using topgrade to update Linux systems on various Linux distributions Discussion Topic: Anti-Malware and/or EDR on Linux Platforms * PCI calls for scanning Linux systems * What tools exist for analyzing Linux systems? (AIDE, uac, chkrootkit) * Best Anti-Malware for Linux - Commercial tools, open-source, both, none? * ClamAV - fa-notify and the dangers Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-877

During times of volatility, business leaders often don't know what they are able to change or even what they should change. At precisely these times, business leaders become risk leaders and need to quickly learn how to identify what is within their control and what isn't — to not only survive but thrive. Alla Valente, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss how to Regain Control Over Business Risk With The Three E's Framework, a report that provides a framework for identifying what is controllable and how to be smart when dealing with volatility. In the leadership and communications section, Cybersecurity for Mergers and Acquisitions – A CISO's Guide, Your Employees Aren't the Problem. Your Leadership Habits Are, When the Best Leadership Skill Is Just Being Present, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-398

Bovril, Deranged Hookworm, Crocodilus, Cartier, Jinx, Conti, Scattered Spider, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-482

The recent popularity of MCPs is surpassed only by the recent examples deficiencies of their secure design. The most obvious challenge is how MCPs, and many more general LLM use cases, have erased two decades of security principles behind separating code and data. We take a look at how developers are using LLMs to generate code and continue our search for where LLMs are providing value to appsec. We also consider what indicators we'd look for as signs of success. For example, are LLMs driving useful commits to overburdened open source developers? Are LLMs climbing the ranks of bug bounty platforms? In the news, more examples of prompt injection techniques against LLM features in GitLab and GitHub, the value (and tradeoffs) in rewriting code, secure design lessons from a history of iOS exploitation, checking for all the ways to root, and NIST's approach to (maybe) measuring likely exploited vulns. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-333