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Segment 1 - Interview with Dr. Anand Singh We're always thrilled to have authors join us to discuss their new book releases, and this week, it is Dr. Anand Singh. He seriously hustled to get his new book, Data Security in the Age of AI, out as soon as possible so that it could help folks dealing with securing AI rollouts right now! We'll discuss why he wrote it, how he got it done so quickly, and who needs to read it. Segment Resources: Get the book on Amazon: Data Security in the Age of AI (available in Kindle and print) Segment 2 - Topic: The reasons why CISOs buy (and the things that don't matter to them) Val Tsanev, founder of ExecWeb, part of the CyberRisk Alliance family, posted shared some VERY spicy insights about how CISOs buy products. This elicited some passionate responses. There are many interesting insights, but the biggest and most interesting is that 76% of CISOs choose products that presents the least risk to them, personally. Career safety trumps product performance, it would seem. Segment 3 - News In the enterprise security news, Shifting Zero Cyber insurance, unlike cyber crime, doesn't pay New AI security categories are popping up to serve Agentic and MCP servers how tech companies measure AI impact first malicious MCP server in the wild is your computer mouse listening to you? The Korean government did not follow the backup rule of three Think you've seen the absolute worst idea for a mobile app? Wait until you hear about Neon. We have no less than three squirrel stories involving bullets, lasers, and greasy snacks All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-428

This week we kick things off with a special interview: Kieran Human from Threat Locker talks about EDR bypasses and other special projects. In the security news: Hacking TVs Flushable wipes are not the only problem People just want to spy on their pets, except the devices can be hacked Linux EDR is for the birds What does my hat say we love exploits and hashes ESP32s in your router RF signal generator on a PI Zero Mic-E-Mouse and other things that will probably never happen, until they do Hacking with money Uninitialized variables and other things the compiler should catch Breaking out of the shell Hacking with sound, for real, not just another side channel attack Bring back 2G When the game engine gets hacked Oracle 0-days This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-895

Global spending on cybersecurity products and services will see a strong 14.4% CAGR from 2024 through 2029 and will hit $302.5 billion in 2029, driven by continued concerns around cyberattacks across all verticals and geographies. But where is the spending occuring and how do you prepare? Merritt Maxim, VP & Research Director at Forrester, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss the Global Cybersecurity Market Forecast, 2024 To 2029 report. Merritt will discuss the findings, including: In 2029, 69% of cybersecurity spending will be on software across seven prime functional disciplines of cybersecurity (applications, cloud, data, endpoint, network, identity, and security operations); the remaining spending will be allocated to security services, excluding security outsourcing, implementation, and deployment services; and AI software spending will grow at a CAGR of 21.2%, from $74.3 billion in 2024 to $194.3 billion by 2029. See Merritt's blog of the results at https://www.forrester.com/blogs/global-cybersecurity-spending-to-exceed-300b-by-2029/. In the leadership and communications segment, The problem with cybersecurity is not just hackers – it's how we measure risk, What California's new AI law means for CIOs (and CISOs), The Language of Leadership: How to Set Firm Boundaries Without Sounding Like a Jerk, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-416

Bad Crypto, Blood Thirsty Zombie CPUs, Y2K38, Park Mobile, Palo Alto, Redis, Red Hat, Deloitte, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-518

Software has forever had flaws and humans have forever been finding and fixing them. With LLMs generating code, appsec has also been trying to determine how well LLMs can find flaws. Nico Waisman talks about XBOW's LLM-based pentesting, how it climbed a bug bounty leaderboard, how it uses feedback loops for better pentests, and how they handle (and even welcome!) hallucinations. In the news, using LLMs to find flaws, directory traversal in an MCP, another resource for learning cloud and AI security, spreadsheets and appsec, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-351

At Oktane 2025, leaders from across the security ecosystem shared how identity has become the new front line in protecting today's AI-driven enterprises. As SaaS adoption accelerates and AI agents proliferate, organizations face an explosion of human and non-human identities—and with it, growing risks like misconfigured access, orphaned accounts, and identity-based attacks. In this special Enterprise Security Weekly episode, we bring together insights from top experts: Dor Fledel (Okta) explains how teams can gain visibility into AI agents, uncover risks, and enforce appropriate access controls. Alexander Makarov (Adyen) shares how a global fintech unified and streamlined identity with Okta, improving both security and employee experience across 200+ countries. Aaron Parecki (Okta) highlights the importance of open standards—like IPSIE, MCP, and A2A—for building secure, interoperable AI ecosystems and centralized control over AI-driven interactions. Heather Ceylan (Box) discusses how Box embeds AI into workflows to enhance data protection, even for highly regulated industries. Matt Immler (Okta) offers lessons from the field on strengthening defenses with behavioral monitoring, automation, and a security-first culture to counter attackers who now “log in” instead of hacking in. Nitin Raina (Thoughtworks) warns about AI-driven social engineering—from deepfakes to multi-channel phishing—and shares practical strategies like phishing-resistant MFA, zero-trust architecture, and better employee training. From open standards to privileged access management and AI-powered defense, these Oktane 2025 conversations explore how identity-driven strategies are shaping the future of enterprise security. Segment Resources: https://www.okta.com/newsroom/articles/old-security-challenges--new-ai-risks--managing-authorization-in https://www.okta.com/newsroom/press-releases/okta-introduces-cross-app-access-to-help-secure-ai-agents-in-the/ https://www.okta.com/blog/ai/securing-the-ai-agent-ecosystem/ https://www.okta.com/customers/adyen/ https://www.okta.com/newsroom/?sort=featured&filters=okta%3Acategories%2Fidentity-security https://www.okta.com/customers/thoughtworks/ This segment is sponsored by Oktane by Okta. Visit https://securityweekly.com/oktane to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-427

Ratboi, Clop, Oracle, svgs, Impact Solutions, The Pentagon, Open AI, Josh Marpet, and More on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-517

In addition to some fun news, we get a Mary Ann Davidson as a surprise guest. We even get a great quote from her of "You're never going to have enough cybersecurity people to defend what was never built to be defensible.". Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-894

More than four out of ten (41%) Chief Information Officers (CIOs) report cybersecurity as their top concern, yet these same leaders are simultaneously increasing security budgets (77%), expanding cloud infrastructure (68%), and accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities (67%). According to the new Future Forward: CIO 2025 Outlook report released by Experis, a global leader in IT workforce solutions and part of the ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, modern technology leaders are walking a tightrope between protecting their organizations and driving innovation in an era of relentless cyber threats and rapid digital transformation. Amanda Jack, CTO at Manpower Group, joins Business Security Weekly to share the finding, including: 77% of organizations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets in 2025, followed by cloud infrastructure (68%) and AI (67%) 76% of IT employers worldwide report difficulty finding skilled tech talent 52% of tech leaders are embedding AI skills into existing roles rather than creating new positions Relationship with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is identified as the most important C-suite partnership outside IT 56% of IT leaders say senior leadership lacks sufficient knowledge about the CIO role and its responsibilities Segment Resources: https://www.experis.com/en/cio-outlook In the leadership and communications segment, Is Your Board Too Collegial?, Cybersecurity, AI, and Economic Uncertainty: How Internal Audit Teams Are Managing 2025's Top Risks, Burnout in the corporate middle: when leadership becomes an issue, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-415

Attica, Crustacean Porn, Broadcom, William of Ockham, Jaguar, SVG, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-516

Dealing with vulns tends to be a discussion about prioritization. After all, there a tons of CVEs and dependencies with known vulns. It's important to figure out how to present developers with useful vuln info that doesn't overwhelm them. Francesco Cipollone shares how to redirect that discussion to focus on remediation and how to incorporate LLMs into this process without losing your focus or losing your budget. In the news, supply chain security in Ruby and Rust, protecting package repositories, refining CodeQL queries for security, refactoring and Rust, an OWASP survey, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-350

How identity security can keep pace with the evolving threat landscape, with Brett Winterford Today's threat landscape has never been more complex. Malicious actors are leveraging tools like generative AI to develop more creative social engineering attacks that can have serious ramifications for businesses. Brett Winterford, VP of Okta Threat Intelligence, shares findings from his team's most recent investigations, as well as recommendations for organizations looking to strengthen their defenses. Segment Resources https://www.okta.com/newsroom/articles/okta-threat-intelligence-exposes-genai-s-role-in-dprk-it-scams/ https://www.okta.com/newsroom/articles/okta-observes-v0-ai-tool-used-to-build-phishing-sites/ https://sec.okta.com/articles/uncloakingvoidproxy/ How to navigate app development in the AI era with Shiv Ramji As AI reshapes how applications are built and consumed, developers and engineering leaders face a new set of challenges: enabling innovation while maintaining security. In this interview, Auth0 President Shiv Ramji will discuss the shifting landscape of application development in the AI era. He'll discuss the shift toward developing AI agents that are secure by design and standards-first so they can thrive within an interconnected web of applications and systems. How AI agents are reshaping cybersecurity from the inside out with Damon McDougald AI is being harnessed to transform cybersecurity operations—from automating routine tasks to closing skills gaps and accelerating incident response. Damon McDougald, Global Security Services Lead at Accenture, shares how agents can cut through alert fatigue and proactively defend against threats at scale. Damon also outlines the identity risks these agents introduce—and what cybersecurity leaders must do now to secure their access and maintain control in an increasingly autonomous environment. All three segments are sponsored by Oktane by Okta. Visit https://securityweekly.com/oktane to learn more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-426

Riker's Curse, River City, EDR-Freeze, MCP, WordPress, GitHub, Josh Marpet, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-515

Broadcom, LastPass, Brickstone, SEO Poisoning, QR codes, H1B visas, Distributed Computing, and More... Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-893

As AI and cloud-based services power our connected world, individuals are facing an unprecedented privacy crisis. With more than 2.3 billion people entrusting their data to the cloud and centralized servers, cyberattacks, data breaches, surveillance, identity theft, and privacy threats are now everyday risks. How do we protect against these threats? O Company founder and CEO, Guillaume Jaulerry, believes we've crossed a critical threshold -- cloud dependence has quietly become a strategic liability, and individuals, professionals, and enterprises alike are facing a looming privacy crisis. Guillaume joins Business Security Weekly to share his perspective on how technology should shift, putting in the center of it human privacy. In the leadership and communications segment, Fewer CISOs feel aligned with their boards on cybersecurity this year, AI agents are here, now comes the hard part for CISOs, How to Network Better, Build Leadership Skills, and Negotiate Raises Effectively, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-414

Uhura, Collins, Nimbus Manticore, Sonic Wall, Async Rat, Solar Winds, ShadowV2, H1B, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-514

In the news, Microsoft encounters a new cascade of avoidable errors with Entra ID, Apple improves iOS with hardware-backed memory safety, DeepSeek demonstrates the difficulty in reviewing models, curl reduces risk by eliminating code, preserving the context of code reviews, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-349

Interview with Tod Beardsley This interview is sponsored by runZero. Legacy vulnerability management (VM) hasn't innovated alongside of attackers, and it shows. Let's talk about the state of VM. Check out https://securityweekly.com/runzero to learn more! Topic Segment: NPM Incidents In this week's topic segment, we're discussing all the NPM supply chain attacks from the past 3 weeks. I recently published a roundup of these incidents over on my Substack. Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, funding and acquisitions are going crazy an exciting new canarytoken banks have a more sedate approach to agentic MCP security the future Subprime Code crash of 2028 is security worried about the wrong risks? botnets are back in the headlines some bs research journalists getting duped by AI Animal crossing villagers are organizing against Tom Nook All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-425

In this episode of Security Weekly News, Joshua Marpet and Aaran Leyland discuss the latest trends in AI and cybersecurity, focusing on innovations from CrowdStrike, the implications of new cyber incident reporting rules, and the evolving landscape of ransomware. They explore the role of AI in enhancing security measures, the challenges posed by mandated reporting for critical infrastructure, and the cultural impact of cybercrime on youth. The conversation also touches on the advancements in AI technology, including its applications in healthcare and mainframe modernization, as well as the alarming rise in ransomware tactics and the use of AI by cybercriminals. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-513

This week's technical segment is all about the T-Lora Pager from Lilygo, and really cool Meshtastic device that can also be used for some hacking tasks! In the security news: Your safe is not safe Cisco ASA devices are under attack VMScape HybridPetya and UEFI attacks in the wild Eveything is a Linux terminal Hackers turns 30 Hosting websites on disposable vapes NPM worms and token stealing Attackers make mistakes too AI podcasts Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-892

In the leadership and communications segment, Lack of board access: The No. 1 factor for CISO dissatisfaction, Pressure on CISOs to stay silent about security incidents growing, The Secret to Building a High-Performing Team, and more! Jackie McGuire sits down with Chuck Randolph, SVP of Strategic Intelligence & Security at 360 Privacy, for a gripping conversation about the evolution of executive protection in the digital age. With over 30 years of experience, Chuck shares how targeted violence has shifted from physical threats to online ideation—and why it now starts with a click. From PII abuse to unregulated data brokers, generative AI manipulation, and real-world convergence of cyber and physical risks—this is a must-watch for CISOs, CSOs, CEOs, and anyone navigating modern threat landscapes. Hear real-world examples, including shocking stories of doxxing, AI-fueled radicalization, and the hidden dangers of digital exhaust. Whether you're in cyber, physical security, or executive leadership, this interview lays out the urgent need for converged risk strategies, narrative control, and a new approach to duty of care in a remote-first world. Learn what every security leader needs to do now to protect key personnel, prevent exploitation, and build a unified, proactive risk posture. This segment is sponsored by 360 Privacy. Learn how to integrate privacy and protective intelligence to get ahead of the next threat vector at https://securityweekly.com/360privacybh! In this exclusive Black Hat 2025 interview, CyberRisk TV host Matt Alderman sits down with Tom Pore, AVP of Sales Engineering at Pentera, to dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI-driven cyberattacks. What's happening? Attackers are already using AI and LLMs to launch thousands of attacks per second—targeting modern web apps, exploiting PII, and bypassing traditional testing methods. Tom explains how automated AI payload generation, context-aware red teaming, and language/system-aware attack modeling are reshaping the security landscape. The twist? Pentera flips the script by empowering security teams to think like an attacker—using continuous, AI-powered penetration testing to uncover hidden risks before threat actors do. This includes finding hardcoded credentials, leveraging leaked identities, and pivoting across systems just like real adversaries. To learn more about Pentera's proactive Ransomware testing please visit: https://securityweekly.com/penterabh Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-413

AI Nuns, Steganography, You're fired, VoidProxy, C++, Carplay Apriso, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-512

This week, we chat with Scott Clinton, board member and co-chain of the OWASP GenAI Security Project. This project has become a massive organization within OWASP with hundreds of volunteers and thousands of contributors. This team has been cranking out new tools, reports and guidance for practitioners month after month for over a year now. We start off discussing how Scott and other leaders have managed to keep up with the crazy rate of change in the AI world. We pivot to discussing some of the specific projects the team is working on, and finally discuss some of the biggest AI security challenges before wrapping up the conversation. If you're neck-deep in AI like we are, I highly recommend checking out this conversation, and consider joining this OWASP project, sponsoring them, or just checking out what they have to offer (which is all free, of course). Segment Resources: Get started with the OWASP GenAI Security Project Register for the GenAI Application Security & Risk Summit on October 9th, 11am - 4pm EST This segment is sponsored by The OWASP GenAI Security Project. Visit https://securityweekly.com/owasp to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-348

Segment 1 - Interview with Jeff Pollard Introducing Forrester's AEGIS Framework: Agentic AI Enterprise Guardrails For Information Security For this episode's interview, we're talking to Forrester analyst Jeff Pollard. I'm pulling this segment's description directly from the report's executive summary, which I think says it best: As AI agents and agentic AI are introduced to the enterprise, they present new challenges for CISOs. Traditional cybersecurity architectures were designed for organizations built around people. Agentic AI destroys that notion. In the near future, organizations will build for goal-oriented, ephemeral, scalable, dynamic agents where unpredictable emergent behaviors are incentivized to accomplish objectives. This change won't be as simple or as straightforward as mobile and cloud — and that's bad news for security leaders who in some cases still find themselves challenged by cloud security. Segment 2 - Weekly News Then, in the enterprise security news, there's funding and acquisitions, but we're not going to talk about them AI's gonna call the cops on you and everyone's losing money on it and Anthropic agreed to pay for all the copyright infringement they did when training models and Otter.ai got sued for recording millions of conversations without consent Burger King got embarrassed and their lawyers didn't like it NPM package mayhem certificate authority hijinks AI darwin awards All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Segment 3 - Executive Interviews from Black Hat 2025 Interview with Rohit Dhamankar from Fortra Live from Black Hat 2025 in Las Vegas, Matt Alderman sits down with Rohit Dhamankar, VP of Product Strategy at Fortra, to dive deep into the evolving world of offensive security. From red teaming and pen testing to the rise of AI-powered threat simulation and continuous penetration testing, this conversation is a must-watch for CISOs, security architects, and compliance pros navigating today's dynamic threat landscape. Learn why regulatory bodies worldwide are now embedding offensive security requirements into frameworks like PCI DSS 4.0, and how organizations can adopt scalable strategies—even with limited red team resources. Rohit breaks down the nuances of purple teaming, AI-assisted red teaming, and the role of BAS platforms in enhancing defense postures. Whether you're building in-house capabilities or leveraging external partners, this interview reveals key insights on security maturity, strategic outsourcing, and the future of cyber offense and defense convergence. This segment is sponsored by Fortra. Visit https://securityweekly.com/fortrabh to learn more! Interview with Michael Leland from Island At BlackHat 2025 in Las Vegas, Matt Alderman sits down with Michael Leland, VP Field CTO at Island, to tackle one of cybersecurity's most urgent realities: compromised credentials aren't a possibility — they're a guarantee. From deepfakes to phishing and malicious browser plug-ins, attackers aren't “breaking in” anymore… they're logging in. Michael reveals how organizations can protect stolen credentials from being used, why the browser is now the second weakest link in enterprise security, and how Island's enterprise browser can enforce multi-factor authentication at critical moments, block unsanctioned logins in real time, and control risky extensions with live risk scoring of 230,000+ Chrome plug-ins. Key takeaways: Why credential compromise is inevitable — and how to stop credential use How presentation layer DLP prevents data leaks inside and outside apps Real-time blocking of phishing logins and unsanctioned SaaS access Plug-in risk scoring, version pinning, and selective extension control Enabling BYOD securely — even after a catastrophic laptop loss Why many users never go back to Chrome, Edge, or Safari after switching Segment Resources: https://www.island.io/blog/how-the-enterprise-browser-neutralizes-the-risks-of-compromised-credentials This segment is sponsored by Island. Visit https://securityweekly.com/islandbh to learn more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-424

Diella, Texas, Movie Rip Offs, WAF, AdaptixC2, Nano11, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-511

This week: Americans Can't Hack It Copy and paste to get malware Pixel 5 web servers - because you can How they got in and why security is hard Vulnerability management is failing - is it dead yet? Exploiting hacker tools Bluetooth spending spree! How to defend your car IoT security solutions and other such lies Exploiting IBM i (formerly AS/400) Vibe coding vulnerabilities Plex is hacked again Bill's emoji ICE spies on phones Hackers be hackin' FreePBX Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-891

With volatility now the norm, security and risk leaders need practical guidance on managing existing spending and new budgetary necessities. Where should they look? Jess Burn, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss Forrester's Budget Planning Guide 2026: Security And Risk. This data-and-insights-driven report provides spending benchmarks and recommendations that will help you budget for an unpredictable near term while enabling the business and mitigating the most critical risks facing your organization. If you're preparing your 2026 budgets, don't miss this interview where you'll learn where to invest, divest, and experiment. From the buzzing floors of BlackHat 2025 in Las Vegas, CyberRisk TV brings you an exclusive sit-down with Danny Jenkins, CEO & Co-Founder of ThreatLocker. In this high-energy interview, host Doug White dives deep into the real-world challenges of FedRAMP compliance, the million-dollar prep lessons, and the critical importance of secure configurations. Danny shares unfiltered insights into Defense Against Misconfigurations — ThreatLocker's new approach that helps organizations lock down endpoints, enforce application control, and spot hidden risks before attackers do. From Russian-made 7Zip to Chinese coupon clippers lurking in browsers, the conversation reveals shocking examples of threats hiding in plain sight. Whether you're a cybersecurity pro, IT leader, or compliance specialist, this interview offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the pain, process, and payoff of operating at the highest security standards in the industry. Segment Resources: https://threatlocker.com/platform/defense-against-configuration?utmsource=cyberriskalliance&utmmedium=sponsor&utmcampaign=blackhat25q325&utmcontent=blackhat25&utm_term=podcast This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlockerbh to learn more about them! Live from the CyberRisk TV studio at Black Hat 2025 in Las Vegas, host Matt Alderman sits down with Matt Muller, Field CISO at Tines, for a deep-dive into how Security Operations Centers must evolve. From blowing up the outdated tier system to empowering junior analysts with AI, this conversation uncovers the real strategies driving next-gen cyber defense. Muller explains why traditional SOC models create burnout, how AI can flatten team structures, and why measuring the right metrics—like Mean Time to Detect—is critical for success. They tackle the balance of human + AI orchestration, the security challenges of non-human identities, and how to rethink access controls for a machine-augmented future. If you care about SOC transformation, AI-driven security workflows, and cyber resilience at scale, this is the conversation you can't afford to miss. Watch until the end for practical insights you can start applying today in your own security operations. This segment is sponsored by Tines. Visit https://securityweekly.com/tinesbh to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-412

AI Hellhounds, Anthropic, iCloud, NPM, gitforked, notdoor, TOR, Signal, WhatsApp, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-510

Up first, the ASW news of the week. At Black Hat 2025, Doug White interviews Ted Shorter, CTO of Keyfactor, about the quantum revolution already knocking on cybersecurity's door. They discuss the terrifying reality of quantum computing's power to break RSA and ECC encryption—the very foundations of modern digital life. With 2030 set as the deadline for transitioning away from legacy crypto, organizations face a race against time. Ted breaks down what "full crypto visibility" really means, why it's crucial to map your cryptographic assets now, and how legacy tech—from robotic sawmills to outdated hospital gear—poses serious risks. The interview explores NIST's new post-quantum algorithms, global readiness efforts, and how Keyfactor's acquisitions of InfoSec Global and Cipher Insights help companies start the quantum transition today—not tomorrow. Don't wait for the breach. Watch this and start your quantum strategy now. If digital trust is the goal, cryptography is the foundation. Segment Resources: http://www.keyfactor.com/digital-trust-digest-quantum-readiness https://www.keyfactor.com/press-releases/keyfactor-acquires-infosec-global-and-cipherinsights/ For more information about Keyfactor's latest Digital Trust Digest, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/keyfactorbh Live from BlackHat 2025 in Las Vegas, cybersecurity host Jackie McGuire sits down with Seemant Sehgal, founder of BreachLock, to unpack one of the most pressing challenges facing SOC teams today: alert fatigue—and its even more dangerous cousin, vulnerability fatigue. In this must-watch conversation, Seemant reveals how his groundbreaking approach, Adversarial Exposure Validation (AEV), flips the script on traditional defense-heavy security strategies. Instead of drowning in 10,000+ “critical” alerts, AEV pinpoints what actually matters—using Generative AI to map realistic attack paths, visualize kill chains, and identify the exact vulnerabilities that put an organization's crown jewels at risk. From his days leading cybersecurity at a major global bank to pioneering near real-time CVE validation, Seemant shares insights on scaling offensive security, improving executive buy-in, and balancing automation with human expertise. Whether you're a CISO, SOC analyst, red teamer, or security enthusiast, this interview delivers actionable strategies to fight fatigue, prioritize risks, and protect high-value assets. Key topics covered: - The truth about alert fatigue & why it's crippling SOC efficiency - How AI-driven offensive security changes the game - Visualizing kill chains to drive faster remediation - Why fixing “what matters” beats fixing “everything” - The future of AI trust, transparency, and control in cybersecurity Watch now to discover how BreachLock is redefining offensive security for the AI era. Segment Resources: https://www.breachlock.com/products/adversarial-exposure-validation/ This segment is sponsored by Breachlock. Visit https://securityweekly.com/breachlockbh to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-347

Doug White sits down with Theresa Lanowitz, Chief Evangelist at LevelBlue, for a powerful and timely conversation about one of cybersecurity's most pressing threats: the software supply chain. Theresa shares fresh insights from LevelBlue's global research involving 1,500 cybersecurity professionals across 16 countries. Together, they unpack the real-world risks of software acquisition in the API economy, the explosive growth of AI-generated code, and the rise of “vibe coding”—and how these trends are silently expanding the attack surface for organizations everywhere. Visit https://securityweekly.com/levelbluebh to download the Data Accelerator: Software Supply Chain and Cybersecurity as well as all of LevelBlue's research. In this interview, Yuval Wollman, President of CyberProof, unpacks how AI agents are not only expanding the attack surface—but reshaping the entire cyber threat landscape. Discover how ransomware-as-a-service platforms like Funksec and Dragonforce are operating with enterprise-level precision. Learn about the role of agentic AI, geopolitical cyber warfare, and why today's hackers offer better customer support than airlines. This segment is sponsored by CyberProof. Visit https://securityweekly.com/cyberproofbh to learn more about them! Doug White and Mickey Bresman, CEO of Semperis, dive deep into a conversation on the evolution of ransomware and the alarming rise of cyber extortion tactics. From the early days of encryption-only attacks to today's ransomware-as-a-service operations and hybrid threats blending digital and physical intimidation, this interview unpacks the growing sophistication of organized cybercrime. Mickey shares firsthand insights from Semperis' recent ransomware report, including a chilling real-world example where a photo of a child was used to threaten an IT professional — illustrating how far threat actors are willing to go. This segment is sponsored by Semperis. Visit https://securityweekly.com/semperisbh to download the 2025 Global Ransomware Report! Matt Alderman sits down with J.J. Guy, CEO & Co-Founder of Sevco Security, to unpack a 20-year industry failure finally being addressed: the disconnect between asset inventory, vulnerability visibility, and true cyber risk understanding. From the roots of CASM (Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management) to the convergence with CTE (Continuous Threat Exposure), JJ shares how Sevco is tackling today's fragmented environments — spanning cloud, on-prem, mobile, and containers — with a data-first approach. Would you like to see the Sevco platform in action? You can take a self-guided tour at https://securityweekly.com/sevcobh Doug White sits down with Intel 471 CEO Jason Passwaters for an eye-opening conversation on how cybercrime has evolved into a professional, profit-driven ecosystem. From ransomware-as-a-service to agentic AI, this interview pulls back the curtain on the real-world intel enterprises need to defend against today's most dangerous digital threats. Jason shares how threat actors are using business models that rival legitimate startups — complete with support teams and customer service — while enterprise security teams face shrinking budgets and expanding attack surfaces. This segment is sponsored by Intel471. Visit https://securityweekly.com/intel471bh to learn more about them! CyberRisk TV sits down with HD Moore, CEO & Co-Founder of runZero, for a conversation on why vulnerability management is still failing enterprises — and what needs to change now. This interview dives deep into the real-world challenges facing security teams today: tool overload, missing assets, unauthenticated exposures, and the illusion of visibility. HD reveals how attackers are exploiting blind spots faster than defenders can react — and why unauthenticated discovery is the secret weapon defenders need. Try runZero free! Get started at https://securityweekly.com/runzerobh Jackie McGuire sits down with Jawahar Sivasankaran, President at Cyware, for an unmissable deep dive into the future of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), agentic AI, and open-source security innovation. With nearly three decades of experience spanning hands-on engineering, go-to-market leadership, and cutting-edge product strategy, Jawahar shares insider insights on how CTI is evolving from fragmented alerts to unified, automated threat intelligence platforms. To explore Cyware's new Intelligence Suite, CTI automation capabilities, and open-source AI integration protocol, visit https://securityweekly.com/cywarebh. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-423

Josh Marpet and Doug White talk about AI Ethics, Issues, and Compliance. AI Trolley problems, Rhode Island Drivers, and Post Conventionalism. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-509

In the secure news: Automakers respond to Flipper Zero attacks More on the unconfirmed Elastic EDR 0-Day When Secure Boot does its job too well Crazy authenitcation bypass Hacker ultimatums AI Slop Impatient hackers Linux ISOs are malware Attackers love drivers Hacking Amazon's Eero, the hard way Exploits will continue until security improves The Salesloft breach TP-Link Zero Days US DoD using Russian software? The Lasagna DoS attack Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-890

The cybersecurity industry is undergoing a consolidation wave that is moving far faster than many realize. This isn't at all about CISOs wanting fewer tools as much as some would like to think - the changes are happening at the macro level. Ross Haleliuk joins BSW to present the most comprehensive illustration ever made of how our industry has consolidated over the past 20 years, showing how 200 companies turned into just 11. Then we cover our quarterly Security Money segment. The markets are on a high, but the Security Weekly 25 index dips. What's up? We'll dig into the latest earnings and news for both the public and private security markets. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-411

I talk to Rinoa Poison about scambaiting, identity, and all sorts of things. Check it out. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-508

In this must-see BlackHat 2025 interview, Doug White sits down with Michael Callahan, CMO at Salt Security, for a high-stakes conversation about Agentic AI, Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, and the massive API security risks reshaping the cyber landscape. Broadcast live from the CyberRisk TV studio at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, the discussion pulls back the curtain on how autonomous AI agents and centralized MCP hubs could supercharge productivity—while also opening the door to unprecedented supply chain vulnerabilities. From “shadow MCP servers” to the concept of an “API fabric,” Michael explains why these threats are evolving faster than traditional security measures can keep up, and why CISOs need to act before it's too late. Viewers will get rare insight into the parallels between MCP exploitation and DNS poisoning, the hidden dangers of API sprawl, and why this new era of AI-driven communication could become a hacker's dream. Blog: https://salt.security/blog/when-ai-agents-go-rogue-what-youre-missing-in-your-mcp-security Survey Report: https://content.salt.security/AI-Agentic-Survey-2025_LP-AI-Agentic-Survey-2025.html This segment is sponsored by Salt Security. Visit https://securityweekly.com/saltbh for a free API Attack Surface Assessment! At Black Hat 2025, live from the Cyber Risk TV studio in Las Vegas, Jackie McGuire sits down with Apiiro Co-Founder & CEO Idan Plotnik to unpack the real-world impact of AI code assistants on application security, developer velocity, and cloud costs. With experience as a former Director of Engineering at Microsoft, Idan dives into what drove him to launch Apiiro — and why 75% of engineers will be using AI assistants by 2028. From 10x more vulnerabilities to skyrocketing API bloat and security blind spots, Idan breaks down research from Fortune 500 companies on how AI is accelerating both innovation and risk. What you'll learn in this interview: Why AI coding tools are increasing code complexity and risk The massive cost of unnecessary APIs in cloud environments  How to automate secure code without slowing down delivery Why most CISOs fail to connect security to revenue (and how to fix it) How Apiiro's Autofix AI Agent helps organizations auto-fix and auto-govern code risks at scale This isn't just another AI hype talk. It's a deep dive into the future of secure software delivery — with practical steps for CISOs, CTOs, and security leaders to become true business enablers. Watch till the end to hear how Apiiro is helping Fortune 500s bridge the gap between code, risk, and revenue. Apiiro AutoFix Agent. Built for Enterprise Security: https://youtu.be/f-_zrnqzYsc Deep Dive Demo: https://youtu.be/WnFmMiXiUuM This segment is sponsored by Apiiro. Be one of the first to see their new AppSec Agent in action at https://securityweekly.com/apiirobh. Is Your AI Usage a Ticking Time Bomb? In this exclusive Black Hat 2025 interview, Matt Alderman sits down with GitLab CISO Josh Lemos to unpack one of the most pressing questions in tech today: Are executives blindly racing into AI adoption without understanding the risks? Filmed live at the CyberRisk TV Studio in Las Vegas, this eye-opening conversation dives deep into: How AI is being rapidly adopted across enterprises — with or without security buy-in Why AI governance is no longer optional — and how to actually implement it The truth about agentic AI, automation, and building trust in non-human identities The role of frameworks like ISO 42001 in building AI transparency and assurance Real-world examples of how teams are using LLMs in development, documentation & compliance Whether you're a CISO, developer, or business exec — this discussion will reshape how you think about AI governance, security, and adoption strategy in your org. Don't wait until it's too late to understand the risks. The Economics of Software Innovation: $750B+ Opportunity at a Crossroads Report: http://about.gitlab.com/software-innovation-report/ For more information about GitLab and their report, please visit: https://securityweekly.com/gitlabbh Live from Black Hat 2025 in Las Vegas, Jackie McGuire sits down with Chris Boehm, Field CTO at Zero Networks, for a high-impact conversation on microsegmentation, shadow IT, and why AI still struggles to stop lateral movement. With 15+ years of cybersecurity experience—from Microsoft to SentinelOne—Chris breaks down complex concepts like you're a precocious 8th grader (his words!) and shares real talk on why AI alone won't save your infrastructure. Learn how Zero Networks is finally making microsegmentation frictionless, how summarization is the current AI win, and what red flags to look for when evaluating AI-infused security tools. If you're a CISO, dev, or just trying to stay ahead of cloud threats—this one's for you. This segment is sponsored by Zero Networks. Visit https://securityweekly.com/zerobh to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-346

Interview with Dave Lewis on Security's Role in M&A Due Diligence In this episode, Dave Lewis from 1Password discusses the critical importance of security in mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence through integration. He explores common pitfalls, essential security assessments, and practical strategies for security leaders to protect organizational value throughout the M&A process. Topic: The Challenge of Breach Transparency Every industry concerned with safety has a process for publishing the details of accidents, incidents, and failures. Cybersecurity has yet to reach this milestone, and hiding the details of failures is holding us back. This talk will argue for the need for breach details to go public, and share strategies for finding and using some little-known sources of detailed breach data. Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, A funding, a few acquisitions, and an IPO for the first time in forever! Attackers are really actually starting to use AI now Some researcher spent all of August poking holes in all the AI tools Someone got Microsoft Copilot to be an accomplice in a coverup Microsoft is making a big change in Azure that will probably break some stuff No, Flipper Zero can't help you steal your car (just the stuff in it) Domain names are free to register now, maybe? Disgruntled former employee goes to jail AI tricked into doing more bad things All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. This segment is sponsored by 1Password. Visit https://securityweekly.com/1password to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-422

Porn bombing the celestial zoom room and Astro Oblivion, FreePBX, GitHub, OWASP, Promptlock, Claude Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-507

Rob Allen joins us to discuss the importance of security research teams, and some cool stuff they've worked on. Then, in the Security News: Flipper Zero, unlocking cars: The saga continues The one where they stole the vulnerabilities ESP32 Bus Pirates AI will weaponize everything, maybe What are in-the-wild exploits? Docker and security boundaries, and other such lies AI-powered ransomeware BadCAM, BadUSB, and novel defenses 5G sniffers Jeff breaks down all the breach reports AI in your browser is a bad idea And How to rob a hotel - a nod to the way hacking used to be This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-889

Securing top-tier cybersecurity leadership is not just a necessity but a significant challenge, especially when working within budget constraints. Should you hire a full-time CISO or outsource to a vCISO provider? Brian Haugli, CEO at SideChannel, joins BSW to discuss how organizations can hire a Virtual CISO (vCISO) to benefit from their expertise without the costs and resource requirements of a full-time hire. Brian will share: Current vCISO trends What to look for in vCISO services Who fits/doesn't fit as a vCISO vCISOs can be an effective solution for organizations that need to enhance their security program or respond to a breach, but know what to look for. If you're in the market for vCISO services or want to become a vCISO, don't miss this interview. In the leadership and communications segment, Boards should bear ultimate responsibility for cybersecurity, From WannaCry to AI: How CISOs Became Strategic Leaders, The Best Leaders Edit What They Say Before They Say It, and more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-410

Naughty RBG, Docker, RDP, SBOMS, Kullback-Leibler, Oneflip, Youtube, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-506

The EU Cyber Resilience Act joins the long list of regulations intended to improve the security of software delivered to users. Emily Fox and Roman Zhukov share their experience education regulators on open source software and educating open source projects on security. They talk about creating a baseline for security that addresses technical items, maintaining projects, and supporting project owners so they can focus on their projects. Segment resources: github.com/ossf/wg-globalcyberpolicy github.com/orcwg baseline.openssf.org Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-345