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The Monday Microsegment for the week of June 9th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Travelers left flying blind after cyberattack at Canadian airlineExtra! Extra! Hackers target journalists at The Washington PostAnd a fake IT support is tricking Salesforce users into downloading malwareHead to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand
The Monday Microsegment for the week of June 9th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.A North Korean ransomware campaign is playing for keeps.A rose by any other name smells as sweet. But would malware by a standardized name be as leet?And is CISA's brain drain a crisis in the making?Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand
Segment 1 CTG Interview Middle market companies face unique challenges in the ever-evolving cyber environment. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity approach is a business imperative for middle market companies, and Chad Alessi will discuss the threat landscape, what's keeping IT decision-makers awkward at night, and the best approach to creating a proactive security measure. Cyber Resilience in Action: A Guide for Mid-Market Firms This segment is sponsored by CTG. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ctgrsac to learn more about them! Nightwing Interview Nightwing divested from Raytheon in April 2024 and is entering another year of redefining national security. Amid emerging threats and shifting industry regulations and compliance frameworks, traditional security measures are no longer cutting it. As Cyber Incident Response Manager at Nightwing, Nick Carroll discusses how organizations can continue to build cyber resiliency and stay one step ahead in today's threat landscape. This segment is sponsored by Nightwing. Visit https://securityweekly.com/nightwingrsac to learn more about them! Segment 2 Libraesva Interview Generative AI is having a transformative effect across almost every industry, but arguably the area it has had the most significant impact is cybercrime. Discriminative AI can now learn to recognize what constitutes normal communication patterns, so anything out of the ordinary can be flagged. AI is also enabling human security analysts to automate the triage of reported emails, to rapidly identify false positives and keep up with emerging cybercriminal tactics. Finally, specialized Small Language Models (SLMs) using neural networks are able to analyze and comprehend the semantic intent of the message. This segment is sponsored by Libraesva. Visit https://securityweekly.com/libraesvarsac to learn more about them! IRONSCALES Interview Phishing has evolved—fast. What started as basic email scams has transformed into AI-powered cyber deception. Phishing 1.0: Early phishing relied on spam emails, fake banking alerts, and malware links to trick users into clicking Phishing 2.0: Attackers got smarter—instead of mass emails, they started impersonating real people Phishing 3.0: Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate fake but highly convincing voices, videos, and images IRONSCALES discusses the current gaps in SEG technology and will showcase industry-first innovations for protection against deepfakes. Assessing Organizational Readiness in the Face of Emerging Cyber Threat Using AI to Enhance Defensive Cybersecurity white paper The Hidden Gaps of SEG Protection white paper This segment is sponsored by IRONSCALES. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ironscalesrsac to learn more about them! Segment 3 Illumio Interview In the post-breach world, speed and clarity are essential for effective cybersecurity. Security teams are inundated with vast amounts of data, much of which is not actionable. To combat cyber threats—and level the playing field—defenders need precise intelligence to identify attacks, dynamically quarantine threats, and prevent cyber disasters, highlighting the power of the security graph. Segment Resources: Rethinking Threat Detection in a Decentralized World Illumio Insights Announcement More information about Illumio Insights This segment is sponsored by Illumio. Visit https://securityweekly.com/illumiorsac for information on Illumio Insights or to sign up for a private preview! ESET Interview The ransomware landscape is rapidly changing. ESET global research team has been closely following ransomware gang disruptions, new players and how the RaaS business model continues to evolve. In this segment, Tony Anscombe will take a look into recent research, hacks and attacks, and explore how the industry and businesses are responding to combat financial risk and mitigate threats. Segment Resources: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/shifting-sands-ransomhub-edrkillshifter/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h2-2024/ This segment is sponsored by ESET. Visit https://securityweekly.com/esetrsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-409
The Monday Microsegment for the week of June 2nd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.AI-powered cyberthreats are scaling fastVictoria's Secret remains hush-hush about security issue that triggered a website shutdownAnd U.S. banks are pushing back on breach disclosure rulesHead to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand
Segment 1 CTG Interview Middle market companies face unique challenges in the ever-evolving cyber environment. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity approach is a business imperative for middle market companies, and Chad Alessi will discuss the threat landscape, what's keeping IT decision-makers awkward at night, and the best approach to creating a proactive security measure. Cyber Resilience in Action: A Guide for Mid-Market Firms This segment is sponsored by CTG. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ctgrsac to learn more about them! Nightwing Interview Nightwing divested from Raytheon in April 2024 and is entering another year of redefining national security. Amid emerging threats and shifting industry regulations and compliance frameworks, traditional security measures are no longer cutting it. As Cyber Incident Response Manager at Nightwing, Nick Carroll discusses how organizations can continue to build cyber resiliency and stay one step ahead in today's threat landscape. This segment is sponsored by Nightwing. Visit https://securityweekly.com/nightwingrsac to learn more about them! Segment 2 Libraesva Interview Generative AI is having a transformative effect across almost every industry, but arguably the area it has had the most significant impact is cybercrime. Discriminative AI can now learn to recognize what constitutes normal communication patterns, so anything out of the ordinary can be flagged. AI is also enabling human security analysts to automate the triage of reported emails, to rapidly identify false positives and keep up with emerging cybercriminal tactics. Finally, specialized Small Language Models (SLMs) using neural networks are able to analyze and comprehend the semantic intent of the message. This segment is sponsored by Libraesva. Visit https://securityweekly.com/libraesvarsac to learn more about them! IRONSCALES Interview Phishing has evolved—fast. What started as basic email scams has transformed into AI-powered cyber deception. Phishing 1.0: Early phishing relied on spam emails, fake banking alerts, and malware links to trick users into clicking Phishing 2.0: Attackers got smarter—instead of mass emails, they started impersonating real people Phishing 3.0: Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate fake but highly convincing voices, videos, and images IRONSCALES discusses the current gaps in SEG technology and will showcase industry-first innovations for protection against deepfakes. Assessing Organizational Readiness in the Face of Emerging Cyber Threat Using AI to Enhance Defensive Cybersecurity white paper The Hidden Gaps of SEG Protection white paper This segment is sponsored by IRONSCALES. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ironscalesrsac to learn more about them! Segment 3 Illumio Interview In the post-breach world, speed and clarity are essential for effective cybersecurity. Security teams are inundated with vast amounts of data, much of which is not actionable. To combat cyber threats—and level the playing field—defenders need precise intelligence to identify attacks, dynamically quarantine threats, and prevent cyber disasters, highlighting the power of the security graph. Segment Resources: Rethinking Threat Detection in a Decentralized World Illumio Insights Announcement More information about Illumio Insights This segment is sponsored by Illumio. Visit https://securityweekly.com/illumiorsac for information on Illumio Insights or to sign up for a private preview! ESET Interview The ransomware landscape is rapidly changing. ESET global research team has been closely following ransomware gang disruptions, new players and how the RaaS business model continues to evolve. In this segment, Tony Anscombe will take a look into recent research, hacks and attacks, and explore how the industry and businesses are responding to combat financial risk and mitigate threats. Segment Resources: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/shifting-sands-ransomhub-edrkillshifter/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h2-2024/ This segment is sponsored by ESET. Visit https://securityweekly.com/esetrsac to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-409
Segment 1 CTG Interview Middle market companies face unique challenges in the ever-evolving cyber environment. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity approach is a business imperative for middle market companies, and Chad Alessi will discuss the threat landscape, what's keeping IT decision-makers awkward at night, and the best approach to creating a proactive security measure. Cyber Resilience in Action: A Guide for Mid-Market Firms This segment is sponsored by CTG. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ctgrsac to learn more about them! Nightwing Interview Nightwing divested from Raytheon in April 2024 and is entering another year of redefining national security. Amid emerging threats and shifting industry regulations and compliance frameworks, traditional security measures are no longer cutting it. As Cyber Incident Response Manager at Nightwing, Nick Carroll discusses how organizations can continue to build cyber resiliency and stay one step ahead in today's threat landscape. This segment is sponsored by Nightwing. Visit https://securityweekly.com/nightwingrsac to learn more about them! Segment 2 Libraesva Interview Generative AI is having a transformative effect across almost every industry, but arguably the area it has had the most significant impact is cybercrime. Discriminative AI can now learn to recognize what constitutes normal communication patterns, so anything out of the ordinary can be flagged. AI is also enabling human security analysts to automate the triage of reported emails, to rapidly identify false positives and keep up with emerging cybercriminal tactics. Finally, specialized Small Language Models (SLMs) using neural networks are able to analyze and comprehend the semantic intent of the message. This segment is sponsored by Libraesva. Visit https://securityweekly.com/libraesvarsac to learn more about them! IRONSCALES Interview Phishing has evolved—fast. What started as basic email scams has transformed into AI-powered cyber deception. Phishing 1.0: Early phishing relied on spam emails, fake banking alerts, and malware links to trick users into clicking Phishing 2.0: Attackers got smarter—instead of mass emails, they started impersonating real people Phishing 3.0: Now, cybercriminals are using AI to generate fake but highly convincing voices, videos, and images IRONSCALES discusses the current gaps in SEG technology and will showcase industry-first innovations for protection against deepfakes. Assessing Organizational Readiness in the Face of Emerging Cyber Threat Using AI to Enhance Defensive Cybersecurity white paper The Hidden Gaps of SEG Protection white paper This segment is sponsored by IRONSCALES. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ironscalesrsac to learn more about them! Segment 3 Illumio Interview In the post-breach world, speed and clarity are essential for effective cybersecurity. Security teams are inundated with vast amounts of data, much of which is not actionable. To combat cyber threats—and level the playing field—defenders need precise intelligence to identify attacks, dynamically quarantine threats, and prevent cyber disasters, highlighting the power of the security graph. Segment Resources: Rethinking Threat Detection in a Decentralized World Illumio Insights Announcement More information about Illumio Insights This segment is sponsored by Illumio. Visit https://securityweekly.com/illumiorsac for information on Illumio Insights or to sign up for a private preview! ESET Interview The ransomware landscape is rapidly changing. ESET global research team has been closely following ransomware gang disruptions, new players and how the RaaS business model continues to evolve. In this segment, Tony Anscombe will take a look into recent research, hacks and attacks, and explore how the industry and businesses are responding to combat financial risk and mitigate threats. Segment Resources: https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/shifting-sands-ransomhub-edrkillshifter/ https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/eset-threat-report-h2-2024/ This segment is sponsored by ESET. Visit https://securityweekly.com/esetrsac to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-409
In a world where cybercrime is a business and national security secrets are often hidden in plain sight, this episode uncovers the gripping intersection of espionage and cybersecurity. Brian Boetig, a national security and public safety expert with 35 years of experience spanning the FBI, CIA, U.S. diplomacy, law enforcement, and consulting, shares fascinating stories from his career, including an unexpected brush with Russian intelligence, all thanks to a dachshund. In this episode we also discuss:The evolution of spycraft, from traditional field operations to modern cyber warfareHow cybercrime has transformed into a full-fledged business modelInsights into decoding behavioral patterns in cyberattacksThe complexities of cyber insurance and its limitationsHow businesses may be relying on cyber insurance in the wrong waysExamine how leadership engagement in cybersecurity has evolvedHighlight the critical role the C-suite plays in driving security initiativesStay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedInFor more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com
The Monday Microsegment for the week of May 26th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.U.S. cyber defense faces budget cuts — just as threats are ramping up.A ransomware attack hamstrings a major healthcare network.And the Justice Department charges dozens in two global malware takedowns.Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand
The Monday Microsegment for the week of May 19th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.- Japan's cyber defense is going on the offense- Scattered Spider crawls its way to the U.S. after UK crime spree.- And Spain reconsiders whether cyberattacks caused last month's national blackoutAnd Christer Swartz us for "Boos and Bravos."Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand
In this eye-opening episode of The Segment, we welcome Brett Johnson—once known as the "Original Internet Godfather" and a former U.S. Most Wanted cybercriminal. Now a reformed expert, Brett works to help law enforcement and organizations stay ahead of digital threats.Together, we explore the chilling reality of modern cyber threats, deepfake technology, and the manipulation of perception in an increasingly digital world. Brett shares his insights on why “the perception of reality is more important than reality itself,” how AI is fueling new forms of deception, and why personal relationships and trust are more critical than ever in cybersecurity.In this episode we also discuss:Why defenders continue to fall shortThe biggest misconceptions about cybercriminalsWhy billion-dollar security budgets aren't enoughThe role of regulations in shaping cybersecurity cultureWhy most cyberattacks succeed due to simple oversights, not sophisticated tacticsHow organizations can force attackers to adapt by closing common security gapsThe importance of layered security and data-driven threat detection Stay Connected with our host, Raghu on LinkedInFor more information about Illumio, check out our website at illumio.com
The Monday Microsegment for the week of May 12th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Simple mistakes are leading to serious OT security issuesDid Samsung issue a sour patch for a server vulnerability last year?And malware is masquerading as an AI media toolAnd John Kindervag joins us for "Ask the Expert."Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIntroducing Illumio Insights: AI Cloud Detection and Response Webinar: https://lp.illumio.com/Introducing-Illumio-Insights-Webinar.On-Demand
How prepared is your business for a ransomware attack? Not just to prevent it, but to continue operating when it happens. In this episode, I sit down with Trevor Dearing, Director of Critical Infrastructure at Illumio, to discuss the latest findings from their global ransomware report and what they reveal about cyber resilience. Trevor shares insight from a survey of more than 3,000 organisations across multiple sectors. The most concerning figure is that 58 percent of those impacted by ransomware were forced to halt operations. That number has risen sharply from 43 percent just two years ago. Despite this, many businesses in the UK still avoid reporting attacks, often due to fears around reputational damage or potential retaliation. Trevor explains why that reluctance is misguided and how public support, improved infrastructure, and more explicit government guidance could encourage more transparency. We also explore the rise of containment as a more practical and cost-effective approach than prevention alone. Rather than trying to stop every attack at the perimeter, organisations are learning how to isolate and limit damage quickly. Trevor explains how zero trust architecture, microsegmentation, and one-click containment tools are being used to keep systems operational even during an incident. Only 13 percent of organisations believe their cyber resilience exceeds what is required. Trevor helps us understand why this number remains low and where organisations should focus to shift from vulnerability to resilience. From evolving regulations to future applications of AI in security, this conversation covers what leaders need to know if they prepare for the next generation of cyber threats. To access Illumio's full ransomware report, visit illumio.com. Is your cyber resilience strategy built for recovery, or just defense?
The Monday Microsegment for the week of May 5th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.The White House warns China: If you hack us, we may hack back.UK retailers are under siege — and one ransomware gang is taking credit.And stolen passwords are leading to millions of account takeovers.And Gary Barlet joins us for a special segment on live on the RSAC show floor. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.com
Podcast: Error Code (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: EP 61: Applying Zero Trust to OT systemsPub date: 2025-04-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationZero Trust is a security model based on default-deny policies and fine-grained access control governed by identity, authentication, and contextual signals. For RSAC 2025, John Kindervag, Chief Evangelist of Illumio and the creator of Zero Trust, talks about introducing a "protect surface" into legacy OT systems —isolating critical data, applications, assets, or services into secure zones for targeted Zero Trust implementation.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Robert Vamosi, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.
Zero Trust is a security model based on default-deny policies and fine-grained access control governed by identity, authentication, and contextual signals. For RSAC 2025, John Kindervag, Chief Evangelist of Illumio and the creator of Zero Trust, talks about introducing a "protect surface" into legacy OT systems —isolating critical data, applications, assets, or services into secure zones for targeted Zero Trust implementation.
When personal trauma meets professional purpose, it can reshape an entire industry—just ask Dr. Kelley Misata.Our guest today is Founder and CEO of Sightline Security and president of the Open Information Security Foundation. Dr. Misata brings a unique lens to the field, shaped by her personal journey as a stalking survivor turned cybersecurity advocate. From supporting nonprofits working with trafficking survivors to influencing how organizations manage open source risk, her work underscores the need to approach security with empathy, patience, and mission-first thinking.Together, we explore why cybersecurity can no longer be treated as a siloed function. Instead, it must be embedded into every decision, guided by understanding and tailored to the needs of those it aims to protect—especially in the nonprofit world. The conversation spans the dangers of digital assumptions, the importance of storytelling in awareness training, and how open source communities can be as critical to resilience as enterprise vendors.
The Monday Microsegment for the week of April 28th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.M&S battles a cyber incident that's ‘anything but ordinary'Is AI code generation playing fast and loose with security?And SAP scrambles to patch a critical vulnerability after real-world attacks.And Michael Adjei joins us for "Ask the Expert". Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025
The Monday Microsegment for the week of April 21st. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Russian hackers woo diplomats — with a glass of wine.AI flaws are going unfixed, even when they're critical.And security leaders look for a way forward after CVE program is pulled back from the brinkAnd Christer Swartz joins us for "Boos and Bravos". Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025
The Monday Microsegment for the week of April 14th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.China makes a cyber confession. Or was it a veiled warning?CISA director nomination blocked over another Chinese attackAnd ransomware attacks are up — but payouts are down.And John Kindervag joins us for "Ask the Expert."Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025
The Monday Microsegment for the week of April 7th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.TikTok gets more time in the U.S. — and a huge fine in Europe You can always count on death, taxes, and in April, IRS-themed phishing attacksAnd a major cybercriminal gang is taking the “ware” out of ransomware attacksAnd Trevor Dearing joins us for "Ask the Expert."Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025
The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 31st. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.New “Morphing Meerkat” phishing kit packs a mighty punchCritical vulnerabilities cast a shadow over solar power systemsAnd the risk prognosis is not looking good for many medical devicesAnd Gary Barlet joins us for "Ask the Expert."Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comRegister to attend RSAC: https://www.illumio.com/resources/events/rsa-conference-2025
The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 24th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.AI is supercharging organized crime, Europol warnsResearchers fool major AI tools into helping them write malwareAnd UK security leaders are confident — maybe too confidentAnd Christer Swartz joins us for a Boos and Bravos SegmentHead to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware
The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 17th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Accused LockBit ransomware developer facing lockup after U.S. extraditionMedusa ransomware now targeting critical infrastructureYou're not a robot, and “ClickFix” is not a solutionAnd Gary Barlet joins us for a Book Club segment. Brooking's article: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/generative-ai-the-american-worker-and-the-future-of-work/Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware
The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 10th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Watching pirated media? Prepare to be boarded by malware.Medusa petrifies more victims with ransomwareAnd Chinese cybersecurity vendor accused of doing the oppositeAnd John Kindervag joins us for an Ask the Expert segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware
The Monday Microsegment for the week of March 3rd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.API keys showing up in AI training dataRussian IT firms hacked by pirates in SPAAAAAAAAAAACE!And a new campaign is using malicious PDFs — and some clever SEOAnd John Kindervag joins us for a Myth Busters segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware
The Monday Microsegment for the week of February 24th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Bybit says bye-bye to nearly 1½ billion dollars in record-breaking crypto heistApple devices are getting a lot less private in the U.K.And phishing gangs are reinventing credit card theft for the digital eraAnd Christer Swartz joins us for an Ask the Expert Segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware
The Monday Microsegment for the week of February 17th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.More DeepSeek Security Concerns — this time from South KoreaCybercriminals visit Virginia Courthouse — but not in the way you were hopingAnd an old Mac Malware Variant Gets a Brand New UpdateAnd Michael Adjei joins us for an Ask the Expert Segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware
Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Senior Program Manager for Governance, Risk and Compliance at Illumio, Maria Thompson-Saeb shares experiences that led to her career in cybersecurity. Interested in computers and not a fan of math, Maria opted for information systems management rather than computer science. She started her career as a government contractor. Once in the private sector, Maria moved into the Unix and Linux environments where she says "something that would totally change everything." She gained an interest in security and took it upon herself to train up and move into that realm. Maria notes it was not without roadblocks, but that being flexible helped her address those challenges and make her career in security happen. We thank Maria for sharing her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Senior Program Manager for Governance, Risk and Compliance at Illumio, Maria Thompson-Saeb shares experiences that led to her career in cybersecurity. Interested in computers and not a fan of math, Maria opted for information systems management rather than computer science. She started her career as a government contractor. Once in the private sector, Maria moved into the Unix and Linux environments where she says "something that would totally change everything." She gained an interest in security and took it upon herself to train up and move into that realm. Maria notes it was not without roadblocks, but that being flexible helped her address those challenges and make her career in security happen. We thank Maria for sharing her story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Monday Microsegment for the week of February 3rd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.- Major vulnerability puts global infrastructure at risk- Microsoft to software developers: check your keys, please - And DeepSeek is in deeper trouble with U.S. lawmakersAnd Christer Swartz joins us for a Boos and Bravos Segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware
Trevor Dearing and Joe Lynch discuss zero trust in action: Illumio's approach to ramsonware defense. Trevor is the Director of Critical Infrastructure Solutions at Illumio, the most comprehensive Zero Trust solution for ransomware and breach containment, protects organizations from cyber disasters and enables operational resilience without complexity. About Trevor Dearing Trevor Dearing has been at the forefront of new technologies for nearly 40 years. From the first PCs through the development of multi-protocol to SNA gateways, initiating the deployment of resilient token ring in DC networks and some of the earliest use of firewalls. Working for companies like Bay Networks, Juniper and Palo Alto Networks he has led the evangelisation of new technology. Now at Illumio he is working on the simplification of segmentation in Zero Trust and highly regulated environments. About Illumio Illumio, the most comprehensive Zero Trust solution for ransomware and breach containment, protects organizations from cyber disasters and enables operational resilience without complexity. By visualizing traffic flows and automatically setting segmentation policies, the Illumio Zero Trust Segmentation Platform reduces unnecessary lateral movement across the multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructure, protecting critical resources and preventing the spread of cyberattacks. Key Takeaways: Zero Trust in Action: Illumio's Approach to Ramsonware Defense Illumio specializes in Zero Trust Segmentation, focusing on breach containment and preventing the spread of ransomware across hybrid attack surfaces. The company's platform provides real-time visibility into all communications between workloads and devices, offering granular control to segment and isolate critical assets. Illumio's solutions are designed to protect cloud applications, workloads, and on-premises environments, ensuring security across both cloud and data center infrastructures. Its products, such as Illumio Core and Illumio CloudSecure, support various industries, including banking, government, healthcare, and manufacturing. The company is recognized as a leader in microsegmentation, with a strong reputation for improving security and operational efficiency. Illumio has been named a leader in the Forrester Wave for Microsegmentation Solutions, Q3 2024. The platform is highly scalable, helping organizations reduce risk, enhance resilience, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Learn More About Zero Trust in Action: Illumio's Approach to Ramsonware Defense Trevor Dearing | LinkedIn Illumio | LinkedIn Illumio The Global Cost of Ransomware Study Why Illumio Page Is Smart Manufacturing Leaving Your Operations Vulnerable? Utilities Attacks Are Becoming More Disruptive: What Operators Can Do 9 Reasons Why Manufacturers Should Implement Zero Trust Segmentation Critical Infrastructure: Stop Focusing on Preventing Breaches From Silos to Synergy: How Zero Trust Bridges the IT/OT Security Gap The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube
The Capitalism and Freedom in the Twenty-First Century Podcast
Jon Hartley and Joe Lonsdale discuss Joe's career, co-founding Palantir, Addepar, and OpenGov, venture capital investing, defense tech, DOGE, Elon Musk, regulation, and the prospects for generative artificial intelligence. Recorded on December 12, 2024. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Joe Lonsdale is the founder and managing Partner at 8VC, an early-stage venture capital firm managing over $6 billion in capital. In 2003, he founded Palantir Technologies (NYSE:PLTR), a global software company known for its work supporting US and its allies' defense and intelligence. Since then, he has founded more than a dozen prominent companies, including Addepar, a wealth management platform with about $5 trillion, and OpenGov, the leading cloud software provider for local governments. He continues to create and scale companies through the 8VC Build program. As an investor, Joe was an early backer of companies like Anduril Industries, Oculus (acq.FB), Guardant Health (NASDAQ:GH), Oscar (NYSE:OSCR), Illumio, Wish (NASDAQ:WISH), JoyTunes, Blend (NYSE:BLND), Flexport, Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), Orca Bio, Qualia, Synthego, RelateIQ (acq. CRM), Yugabyte, and others. Joe and his wife Tayler are active in a variety of philanthropic and institutional pursuits. In 2018, they founded the non-partisan Cicero Institute, which crafts and advances policies to promote effective and accountable governance, and is now successfully battling special interests with teams in over a dozen states. In 2021, Joe became the founding chairman of the board of the University of Austin(UATX), a new university dedicated to restoring the pursuit of truth in higher education. He also sits on the board of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute. Joe, Tayler, and their four daughters live in Austin, TX. Jon Hartley is the host of the Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century Podcast at the Hoover Institution and an economics PhD Candidate at Stanford University, where he specializes in finance, labor economics, and macroeconomics. He is also currently an Affiliated Scholar at the Mercatus Center, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP), and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Jon is also a member of the Canadian Group of Economists, and serves as chair of the Economic Club of Miami. Jon has previously worked at Goldman Sachs Asset Management as well as in various policy roles at the World Bank, IMF, Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, US Congress Joint Economic Committee, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Bank of Canada. Jon has also been a regular economics contributor for National Review Online, Forbes, and The Huffington Post and has contributed to The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, Globe and Mail, National Post, and Toronto Star among other outlets. Jon has also appeared on CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, Bloomberg, and NBC, and was named to the 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 Law & Policy list, the 2017 Wharton 40 Under 40 list, and was previously a World Economic Forum Global Shaper. ABOUT THE SERIES: Each episode of Capitalism and Freedom in the 21st Century, a video podcast series and the official podcast of the Hoover Economic Policy Working Group, focuses on getting into the weeds of economics, finance, and public policy on important current topics through one-on-one interviews. Host Jon Hartley asks guests about their main ideas and contributions to academic research and policy. The podcast is titled after Milton Friedman‘s famous 1962 bestselling book Capitalism and Freedom, which after 60 years, remains prescient from its focus on various topics which are now at the forefront of economic debates, such as monetary policy and inflation, fiscal policy, occupational licensing, education vouchers, income share agreements, the distribution of income, and negative income taxes, among many other topics. For more information, visit: capitalismandfreedom.substack.com/
The Monday Microsegment for the week of February 3rd. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.- DeepSeek AI sparking deep concerns among security experts- Meta reveals what's up with spyware campaign targeting journalists- And it's code blue for vulnerable hospital-patient monitorsAnd Gary Barlet joins us for an Ask the Expert Segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comThe Global Cost of Ransomware Study: https://www.illumio.com/resource-center/cost-of-ransomware
The Monday Microsegment for the week of January 27th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.- Trump Tells Key Cybersecurity Board: You're Fired- Critical Flaw Found in Meta's AI Framework- North Korean Spies Posing as U.S. IT Workers Get More AggressiveAnd Gary Barlet joins us for a MythBusters Segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of January 21st. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.-What's up with one of the world's biggest messaging platforms? Targeted attacks, that's what.-While hotel guests were checking in last year, hackers were checking out their personal info-And a new phishing kit bypasses Microsoft 365 two-factor authenticationAnd Gary Barlet and John Kindervag join us for an Agree to Disagree segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of January 13th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.- Microsoft has a message for alleged AI hackers: see you in court- Someone is finally thinking of the children. The bad news: it's a ransomware group.- And a new threat actor is using AI to punch above its weight classAnd Christer Swartz joins us for a Boos and Bravos segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of January 6th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.-Chinese Hackers Breach Treasury Department Through Vendor API-U.S. Army Soldier Accused of Being the Notorious Kiperphantom-New Year, New DoubleClickjacking Technique And Michael Adjei joins us for an Ask the Expert segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of December 16th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.-North Korean IT workers end up on DoJ naughty list for alleged remote work fraud-'Tis the season for ransomware as victim totals hit new records-And it's Yule-tide trouble as cybergrinches deck the Halls with RDP ExploitsAnd John Kindervag and Gary Barlet join us for an Agree to Disagree segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of December 9th. All the cybersecurity news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.- Crypto thieves tailor Android malware for targeted attacks- A not-so-swift resolution to Chinese telecom hack- And Russian cyber spies acting in concert with rival hackersAnd Raghu Nandakumara joins us for a Boos and Bravos segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
What does it truly mean to "never trust, always verify"? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by John Kindervag, Senior Vice President of Cybersecurity Strategy at Illumio and the pioneer of the Zero Trust approach to cybersecurity. With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented rate, John argues that Zero Trust is no longer optional for organisations moving to cloud-based environments—it's a necessity. John explains why the traditional trust-based approach to cybersecurity is obsolete and shares actionable insights on adopting a Zero Trust strategy. He highlights the critical steps in implementing Zero Trust, emphasizing the importance of starting small with Protect Surfaces and flow maps to create manageable, effective security policies. Through real-world examples, he demonstrates how organisations have reduced their attack surfaces by up to 90% by embracing this model. We also explore common pitfalls, such as attempting to implement Zero Trust all at once, and how incremental changes can set the stage for long-term success. John sheds light on how Zero Trust dramatically enhances an organisation's resilience against cyberattacks, providing continuous monitoring and automated policies to safeguard critical assets in an increasingly cloud-driven world. How can organisations move beyond outdated approaches to cybersecurity and embrace the transformative power of Zero Trust? Are you ready to take the first steps toward securing your digital future? Tune in to this essential conversation with John Kindervag, and let us know your thoughts!
The Monday Microsegment for the week of December 2nd. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.- Got $200? You've got enough to launch a new advanced phishing attack- Hackers aren't waiting to exploit the Godot Game Engine- And a high-profile attacker could be operating from a surprise location: a U.S. Army baseAnd Christer Swartz joins us for a Mythbuster segment! Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of November 18th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.- DHS releases AI framework for critical infrastructure- A critical zero-day vulnerability hits Palo Alto firewalls- And grandma gets an AI upgrade in the fight against scam callsAnd John Kindervag joins us for an Ask the Expert segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of November 11th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.North Korean hackers target Apple MacOS with new crypto-stealing malware Interlock ransomware group emerges as new threat to healthcare and government And a U.S. government agency tells its staff to stop using mobile phones after Chinese hackAnd Trevor Dearing joins us for a Myth Busting segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of Novemeber 4th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Election infrastructure has 'never been more secure,' CISA chief says Cyber saboteur tries to make Disney the hackiest place on earthAnd severe vulnerabilities found in hardware powering many industrial devicesAnd Sudha Iyer joins us for a Tech Tips segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
Georgia's Secretary of State Pushes Social Media to Remove Russian Disinformation. CISA introduces its first international strategic plan. Microsoft issues a warning about the Quad7 botnet. Researchers uncover a zero-click vulnerability in Synology devices. CISA warns of critical ICS vulnerabilities. The U.S.and Israel outline the latest cyber activities of an Iranian threat group. Researchers track an online shopping scam operation called “Phish ‘n' Ships.” A Colorado Pathology lab notifies 1.8 million patients of a data breach. Our guest is Gary Barlet, Public Sector CTO at Illumio, with a timely look at election security. Packing a custom PC full of meth. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest is Gary Barlet, Public Sector CTO at Illumio, discussing where elections are most vulnerable and the potential dangers beyond national elections. Selected Reading Georgia official asks social media sites to take down Russian disinformation video (The Record) CISA Strategic Plan Targets Global Cooperation on Cybersecurity (Security Boulevard) Microsoft: Chinese hackers use Quad7 botnet to steal credentials (Bleeping Computer) Microsoft delays Windows Recall again, now by December (Bleeping Computer) Zero-Click Flaw Exposes Potentially Millions of Popular Storage Devices to Attack (WIRED) CISA Warns of Critical Software Vulnerabilities in Industrial Devices (Infosecurity Magazine) US, Israel Describe Iranian Hackers' Targeting of Olympics, Surveillance Cameras (SecurityWeek) Fake product listings on real shopping sites lead to stolen payment information (SC Media) Medusa Ransomware Hack of Pathology Lab Affects 1.8 Million (BankInfo Security) Someone tried to smuggle 100kg of synthetic drugs into Australia inside a bunch of PC cases (TechSpot) Share your feedback. We want to ensure that you are getting the most out of the podcast. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey as we continually work to improve the show. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Neil Thacker, CISO EMEA at Netskope. Neil joined the show to discuss the evolving role of the CISO, as well as the challenges and opportunities they face in the context of new technologies. --------“A good friend of mine is a CIO for a very large organization and he shared a great story. Obviously, during the pandemic, everyone was working remotely and they set up this whole Zero Trust principle and policy set to better secure their remote workers. It was interesting, he said, when everyone started coming back into the office, we realized we had better security when everyone was remote because of the changes that we made. So, we wanted to apply those same principles to our internal network and then we realized, can we just get rid of our internal network, our corporate network?”--------Time Stamps (03:14) The role of the CISO and its evolution(07:59) Challenges and opportunities in the CISO role(21:49) Importance of context in security operations(31:54) Simplifying compliance and driving innovation(45:23) Advice for Aspiring CISOs --------SponsorAssume breach, minimize impact, increase resilience ROI, and save millions in downtime costs — with Illumio, the Zero Trust Segmentation company. Learn more at illumio.com.--------LinksConnect with Neil on LinkedInIllumio World Tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 28th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Cisco urges customers to patch their firewalls and VPN software amid active exploitsLockBit copycat targets Apple MacOS systems with new ransomware strainsAnd Microsoft's boss takes a pay cut for a series of security incidentsAnd Raghu Nandakumara joins us for a Boos and Bravos segment. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 21st. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Suspected cyber bandit in data broker breach busted! In Brazil!LockBit dethroned as RansomHub crowned new king of the ransomware arenaAnd Casio races the clock as it struggles in the wake of a ransomware attackAnd Gary Barlet joins us again to talk about election security. Read his piece with the Financial Times: https://www.ft.com/partnercontent/illumio/tackling-election-security-with-zero-trust.htmlHead to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour
In this episode, host Raghu Nandakumara sits down with Sherrod DeGrippo, Director of Threat Intelligence Strategy at Microsoft, to explore the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the importance of resilience in the face of ransomware. They discuss the changing tactics of threat actors, the critical role of Zero Trust in modern cybersecurity, and the growing influence of AI on both cyber defense and offense. Sherrod also shares insights into balancing objective and subjective assessments in security, emphasizing the need for strong foundational practices and operational resilience.--------“Pre-decision making. If we come under ransom, are we going to pay? A lot of people start spiraling and it's like, wait, do you want to be spiraling now or do you want to be spiraling when we're actually under ransom? Let's spiral now. Let's do that worrying now, so that if something happens in the future, we're ready for that.”--------Time Stamps (04:53) Sherrod's career journey(16:15) Importance of basic security practices in ransomware resilience(18:37) Ransomware: To pay or not to pay?(22:08) Building a culture of ransomware resilience(26:19) Subjectivity of security(29:51) Evolution of threat actors(34:13) Zero Trust's impact on security(46:04) Role of AI in cybersecurity(49:49) Future of threat intelligence --------SponsorAssume breach, minimize impact, increase resilience ROI, and save millions in downtime costs — with Illumio, the Zero Trust Segmentation company. Learn more at illumio.com.Illumio World Tour --------LinksConnect with Sherrod on LinkedIn
The Monday Microsegment for the week of October 14th. All the cyber security news you need to stay ahead, from Illumio's The Segment podcast.Tiny company, massive data breach, and a swarm of lawsuits. New details in NPD bankruptcyThe Wayback Machine moving forward after a series of attacksAnd OpenAI shuts down efforts to use it for AI-powered wrongdoingAnd Gary Barlet to talk about Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Head to The Zero Trust Hub: hub.illumio.comIllumio World Tour Registration: https://www.illumio.com/illumio-world-tour