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We've turned 50, as in 50 episodes old, yet cybersecurity hasn't aged a day since we started. Ok, maybe that's not true. We take a look back over our half a hundred's worth of podcasts, spotlighting some top clips, and seeing where things stand with them now. Highlights include a pre-pandemic prediction of work from home security issues, our first covid-19 Pod from Home, an update on diversity issues in cybersecurity careers, an update on ransomware relating to hospitals and beyond, and a check-in on cyber policy under President Biden. Plus we throw in a little Christmas in July clip to warm your hearts.In headlines, we discuss a scam targeting ecommerce stores involving fraudulent returns, a trove of spyware data connected to an Israeli firm, and China called out for the recent Microsoft Exchange hack.See the stories:Return Scams Jump as Fraudsters Exploit E-commerce Boomhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/return-scams-jump-as-fraudsters-exploit-e-commerce-boom-11626168601?mod=e2tw Leaked NSO Group Data Hints at Widespread Pegasus Spyware Infectionshttps://threatpost.com/nso-group-data-pegasus/167897/U.S. and global allies blame China for widespread cybercrime, including massive Microsoft Exchange hackhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-global-allies-blame-china-microsoft-exchange-hack-cybercrime/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=124666975Find the latest from us on our blog https://firewalls.com/blog. Please drop us a rating and review wherever you listen, and feel free to email us at podcast@firewalls.com with any questions/suggestions/concerns.And before we close the episode, we drop in a little thank you to all our guests on the first 50 Ping Podcast episodes. We appreciate them and you for listening!

The year 2020 will be remembered for many things - few positive. And another ignominious distinction has to do with cybercrime. SonicWall's 2021 Cyber Threat Report, just released on March 16, dives deep into the threat landscape to show us just how bad the year was when it comes to cyber attacks - or good if you happen to be launching them. SonicWall's Brook Chelmo joins us to go over some highlights, discussing ransomware, IoT device vulnerabilities, reasons why remote work has led to security issues, and much, much more.Get your hands on the report here: https://www.sonicwall.com/2021-cyber-threat-report/.in headlines, we go over the Hafnium Microsoft Exchange hack, a criminal communications bust, and ransomware affecting beer production - the horror!Here are the stories:"Hack everybody you can": What to know about the massive Microsoft Exchange breachhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/microsoft-exchange-server-hack-what-to-know/ US Indicts Head of Alleged Crime Chat Comms Servicehttps://www.securityweek.com/us-indicts-head-alleged-crime-chat-comms-service?&web_view=true Molson Coors Cracks Open a Cyberattack Investigationhttps://threatpost.com/molson-coors-cyberattack-investigation/164722/Get info on all things network security through our blog, https://firewalls.com/blog.And please do reach out, as we want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in a review, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. New episodes are normally released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and again, please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

As now President Biden enters office, his administration faces a variety of major issues, not only related to the pandemic, but also to cybersecurity and the online world. The continually developing SolarWinds supply chain attack that led to breaches of multiple federal agencies is still making headlines. And data privacy concerns, ransomware, Section 230, and net neutrality all count themselves as significant as well. How will the new administration (and Congress) address them and where are they on the priority list? Washington D.C.-based policy analyst Caitlin Chin answers those questions and more. We go deeper into the government breach and what made this one different, then move into what policymakers could do when it comes to cybersecurity and regulations of social media and internet access in the next 4 years.Check out a few of Caitlin's recent articles:After the SolarWinds hack, the Biden Administration must address Russian cybersecurity threatshttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2021/01/11/after-the-solarwinds-hack-the-biden-administration-must-address-russian-cybersecurity-threats/What to expect from a Biden FCC on Section 230, net neutrality, and 5Ghttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2020/12/03/what-to-expect-from-a-biden-fcc-on-section-230-net-neutrality-and-5g/ How the 2020 elections will shape the federal privacy debatehttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/techtank/2020/10/26/how-the-2020-elections-will-shape-the-federal-privacy-debate/The U.S. privacy landscape post GDPRhttps://gppreview.com/2018/08/01/the-u-s-privacy-landscape-post-gdpr/In headlines, we talk about a ransomware-stopping collaboration, how cybersecurity pros worry AI will replace them, and the Biden-Peloton controversy.See the news stories:New coalition aims to combat growing wave of ransomware attackshttps://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/534544-new-coalition-aims-to-combat-growing-wave-of-ransomware-attacksAI set to replace humans in cybersecurity by 2030, says Trend Microhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-set-to-replace-humans-in-cybersecurity-by-2030-says-trend-micro/ So long, Peloton: Joe Biden may need new exercise equipment when he moves to White Househttps://www.cnbc.com/2021/01/15/joe-bidens-peloton-could-be-a-white-house-security-risk-report-says.htmlGet info on all things network security through our blog, https://firewalls.com/blog.And please do reach out, as we want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in a review, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. New episodes are normally released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and again, please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

Compliance is a vital piece of the network security puzzle for many businesses, so we thought we’d spotlight the compliance requirements that people are most familiar with in the US – the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act more commonly known as HIPAA. So who better to discuss HIPAA on our podcast, then the cohosts of a podcast about HIPAA. Donna Grindle and David Sims from the Help Me With HIPAA podcast join us to talk HIPAA, highlight compliance challenges related to COVID-19, and to bust some myths about where HIPAA applies and where it doesn’t.Check out their weekly podcast at https://helpmewithhipaa.com. In a cybersecurity headlines segment heavy on bad news, we talk about a big internet outage, a big Twitter hack, and a (possibly) big ransomware attack on Garmin.See the stories:Much Of The Internet Went Down Yesterday: Here’s The Reason Why https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/07/18/internet-down-human-error-not-cyber-attack-to-blame-says-cloudflare/#2ae1ac9878f6The Twitter Hack Shows a Major Cybersecurity Vulnerability: Employees https://slate.com/technology/2020/07/twitter-hack-human-weakness.htmlGarmin down https://www.techradar.com/news/garmin-down-why-the-outage-is-it-to-do-with-ransomware-and-what-can-you-doGet info on all things network security through our new, improved blog, https://firewalls.com/blog.And please do reach out, as we want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in a review, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. New episodes are out every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and again, please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

We continue our examination of the cybersecurity career field and why diversity matters on Ping Episode 24. Roderick Chambers, Cyber Threat Intelligence Consultant with Recorded Future and Security Fellow with the Truman National Security Project, joins us to talk about his presentation available now on YouTube, called Blacks in Intelligence and Threat Hunting. The presentation is part of a video series of Lightning Talks, hosted by the Blacks in CyberSecurity organization.In our interview, we discuss Roderick’s background in government intelligence, how that led him to cyber threat intelligence, the lack of diversity in both fields, and what can be done to remedy it. We also discuss the importance of having a workforce that reflects the makeup of the population as a whole when it comes to threat intelligence and beyond, and we touch on some cybersecurity issues of the day – would you rather lose your wallet or cell phone?Here are some resources related to our discussion:Lightning Talk: Blacks in Intelligence and Threat Hunting https://youtu.be/PixO0SgLMlU Blacks in CyberSecurity Conference and Networking Group https://www.blacksincyberconf.com/Cybrary Offering 7 Free Online CyberSecurity Courses https://technical.ly/dc/2020/07/10/cybrary-offering-7-free-online-courses-cybersecurity-it-education-covid19/Trend Micro and Girls in Tech to Provide Cybersecurity Training to Girls Around the Worldhttps://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/trend-micro-girls-tech-training/KnowBe4 partners with the Center for Cyber Safety and Education to support Black Americans in further educationhttps://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/07/13/2061178/0/en/KnowBe4-to-Offer-10-000-Scholarship-for-Black-Americans-in-Cybersecurity.htmlIn our headlines segment, we discuss stories about the EncroChat cyber bust in Europe, some users’ problems with a new Signal feature, and a presidential campaign’s focus on cybersecurity.See the stories:Hundreds arrested after police infiltrate secret criminal phone networkhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/07/02/uk/encrochat-crime-messaging-cracked-intl-gbr-scli/index.htmlSignal’s New PIN Feature Worries Cybersecurity Expertshttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pkyzek/signal-new-pin-feature-worries-cybersecurity-expertsBiden campaign hires top cybersecurity officials to defend against threatshttps://thehill.com/policy/cybersecurity/506746-biden-campaign-hires-top-cybersecurity-officials-to-defend-againstGet info on all things network security through our new, improved blog, https://firewalls.com/blog.And please do reach out, as we want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in a review, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. New episodes are normally released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and again, please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

Cybersecurity headlines get the spotlight in Episode 21 of Ping: A Firewalls.com Podcast. What’s in the news this week? Andrew and Kevin cover PonyFinal ransomware and explain how it waits patiently to strike – come for the story, stay for the pony puns. We talk about about an Indonesian electoral records breach and why it should worry others as well. Then, it’s a story about a business email compromise (BEC) guru whose guruing days may be over after thefts from Electrolux and more. And finally, as a bonus headline we countdown 9 of the biggest breaches of 2020 so far. *Programming note, we’ll be back in just one week with our next episode – a special interview-focused edition, so subscribe, follow, or just pay attention to our social media channels as our next episode drops Wednesday, June 17.Here are the links to the cybersecurity headlines for this episode:Headline 1 – PonyFinal Ransomware Targets Enterprise Servers then bides its time https://threatpost.com/ponyfinal-ransomware-enterprise-servers/156083/Headline 2 – Indonesia Probes Breach of Data on More than 2 Million Voters https://www.reuters.com/article/us-indonesia-cyber-breach/indonesia-probes-breach-of-data-on-more-than-two-million-voters-idUSKBN22Y15KHeadline 3 – Electrolux, Others Conned out of Big Money by BEC Scammerhttps://threatpost.com/electrolux-conned-money-bec-scammer/156359/Headline 4 - The Biggest Hacks, Data Breaches of 2020 So Far https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/the-biggest-hacks-data-breaches-of-2020-so-far/ For more on all things network security, visit our blog at https://www.firewalls.com/blog. We want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in the comments, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are normally released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

You may have heard of the FCC's recent decision to open up space on the 6 GHz wireless spectrum, but what does that really mean for the future of wifi performance? On episode 20 of Ping: A Firewalls.com Podcast, Andrew and Kevin welcome an expert in the wireless world, Sundar Sankaran, VP of Engineering with CommScope’s Ruckus Networks to fill us in on the implications. He provides an explanation of how the new spectrum will allow for better connection speeds, the types of technology that will most benefit, and when you can expect to get your hands on a wifi 6E (the 'e' stands for extended) device.Then we take a look at cybersecurity news in our headlines segment, including:HomeChef confirms data breach after 8 million user records found on Dark Webhttps://techcrunch.com/2020/05/20/home-chef-data-breach/Crypto faithful freak out amid speculation Satoshi sold bitcoinhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-20/crypto-faithful-freak-out-amid-speculation-satoshi-sold-bitcoinVirtual Cybersecurity School Teaches Kids to Fix Security Flaws and Hunt Down Hackershttps://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/05/20/tech/virtual-cyber-security-school/index.htmlFor more on all things network security, visit our blog at https://www.firewalls.com/blog.We want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in the comments, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

After 9 months of Ping in your network security podcast rotation, we thought we were due for a few updates on cyber news stories we've covered in the past. On episode 19, Kevin and Andrew provide updates on topics such as IoT (internet of things) security, a twisty cryptocurrency/bitcoin saga, and a nuclear hack in India. In other words, a "where are they now?" for these cyber headlines.Then we tackle some of the latest cybersecurity news in our regular headlines segment, including:GoDaddy Hack Breaches Hosting Account Credentials https://threatpost.com/godaddy-hack-breaches-hosting-account-credentials/155475/Samsung Patches Zero-Click Vulnerability Impacting All Smartphones Sold Since 2014https://www.zdnet.com/article/samsung-patches-0-click-vulnerability-impacting-all-smartphones-sold-since-2014/Cybersecurity and Covid-19 - the First 100 Dayshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/emmawoollacott/2020/05/05/exclusive-cybersecurity-and-covid-19the-first-100-days/For more on all things network security, visit our blog at https://www.firewalls.com/blog. We want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in the comments, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

The first step in defeating a foe is knowing your enemy, and in that vein we dive into our very own Cyber Threat Dictionary as our featured topic for Episode 18. Andrew and Kevin spotlight a sampling of terms from a to zero-days, defining some major cyber threats you've heard of (like phishing and ransomware), and some you may be less familiar with (rogue APs anyone?). We also offer tips on what to look for and how you can stop these cyber threats from stopping you.Read through the whole Cyber Threat Dictionary to learn more. And see all things network security at our blog.We also discuss cyber security headlines, including: Temporary hospitals are rife with cybersecurity vulnerabilitieshttps://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/temporary-hospitals-are-rife-cybersecurity-vulnerabilitiesWi-Fi is getting its biggest upgrade in 20 yearshttps://www.theverge.com/2020/4/23/21231623/6ghz-wifi-6e-explained-speed-availability-fcc-approvalThis smart toilet recognizes your butt and analyzes poo for diseaseshttps://www.cnet.com/news/this-toilet-uses-butt-recognition-while-analyzing-your-poo-for-diseases/We want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in the comments, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

On Episode 17, we continue our focus on the work from home nature of the world as we currently know it. We welcome back Daniel Kremers with SonicWall to share his expertise on ensuring network security in a remote work setup. He discusses the idea of a home office firewall and some use cases for small business owners and employees. He also provides other security tips for users and network admins alike, relating to passwords, cloud applications, VPNs, and much more.Learn about the new SOHO 250 – a firewall designed for a small office – home office setup. It is in the name after all.And see network security explained on our Firewalls.com Blog, which features lots of info to help you with securing remote work.We also discuss cyber security headlines as usual on this episode, with a special mock draft segment during headline number 2. Here they are: For some CIOs, the decision to limit the use of Zoom isn’t a big dealhttps://federalnewsnetwork.com/cybersecurity/2020/04/for-some-cios-the-decision-to-limit-the-use-of-zoom-isnt-a-big-deal/Coronavirus: Concern has grown among NFL coaches and staff about logistics of 2020 NFL Draft, per reporthttps://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/coronavirus-concern-has-grown-among-nfl-coaches-and-staff-about-logistics-of-2020-nfl-draft-per-report/Our Government Runs on a 60-Year-Old Coding Language, and Now It’s Falling Aparthttps://onezero.medium.com/our-government-runs-on-a-60-year-old-coding-language-and-now-its-falling-apart-61ec0bc8e121We want to hear from you. Suggest an episode topic, ask a question, or just say hi in the comments, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

The work landscape has changed drastically over the past few weeks thanks to COVID-19, and our setup is no different. On Episode 16, our first Pod from Home episode, Andrew and Kevin share Tales from Home – observations from their experience shifting from the office to the homefront for work – to help stop the spread.They discuss their setup, schedule, work-life balance, things they miss, and things they like – also getting into issues that employers and employees may experience when working to set up reliable secure remote access. Plus, you’ll even get a couple of show recommendations to pass the non-work time.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog, which features multiple articles about secure remote work. And our YouTube channel features a couple of videos, one from an employer and another from an employee perspective, about working from home. Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include a special guest appearance by Andrew's dog Raven during the first story. They are:COVID-19 exposes gaps in cybersecurity safety net as millions work from homehttps://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/covid-19-exposes-gaps-in-cybersecurity-safety-net-as-millions-work-from-home/ WHO Targeted in Espionage Attempt, COVID-19 Cyberattacks Spikehttps://threatpost.com/who-attacked-possible-apt-covid-19-cyberattacks-double/154083/Cybersecurity experts to fight coronavirus related hackinghttps://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/cybersecurity-experts-come-together-to-fight-coronavirus-related-hackingShare your Tales from Home, suggest an episode topic, or offer any other feedback you may have in the comments, or by emailing podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

We’ve said it before, but it pays to know the cyber threats you face on a day-to-day basis. What you’re likely to encounter. So you can take action to protect yourself, your network, and of course, your bottom line.On Episode 15, we talk with SonicWall’s Brook Chelmo about the security company’s 2020 Cyber Threat Report (https://www.sonicwall.com/2020-cyber-threat-report/). The report compiles information about the latest criminal advances and security advances. We go over the highlights (or lowlights depending on your perspective) including a trend to more targeted attacks in both ransomware and phishing. And the move toward perimeter-less security. We summarized the report on a recent blog post (https://www.firewalls.com/blog/a-wireless-world-ping-podcast/). As a bonus, we also get an update from Brook about his conversations with the Hildacrypt ransomware cell, which we first spotlighted on Episode 8.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. And you can learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/professional-services.html or by calling 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:DoppelPaymer ransomware used to steal data from supplier to SpaceX, Teslahttps://threatpost.com/doppelpaymer-ransomware-used-to-steal-data-from-supplier-to-spacex-tesla/153393/ Microsoft takes down Necurs botnethttps://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2020/03/10/microsoft-confirms-takedown-of-worlds-most-prolific-malware-millions-of-victims-globally/#a9f1dd1b9f2b Gender Equality in Cybersecurity Could Drive Economic Boosthttps://www.darkreading.com/risk/gender-equality-in-cybersecurity-could-drive-economic-boost-/d/d-id/1337290Cybersecurity’s Diversity Problem Puts Us All At Riskhttps://www.fastcompany.com/90475976/cybersecuritys-diversity-problem-puts-us-all-at-risk While our Engineer’s Minute took an episode off, you’re welcome to submit a question for a future edition, suggest an episode topic, or offer any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

We live in a wireless world. From homes to enterprises – and certainly including small businesses – wifi networks and connected devices are a way of life. But that doesn’t mean all those connections are safe. On Episode 14, we talk to WatchGuard’s Ryan Orsi to find out what it takes to have a Trusted Wireless Environment. We hear why establishing security standards is so important – not only for wireless but also for internet of things (IoT) devices. And he tells us why WatchGuard’s Secure WiFi and the WiFi Cloud may be the right fit to get your business network up and running safely and easily.In our Engineer’s Minute, Network Engineer Anthony offers a few steps you can take to keep your wireless network more secure.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. And you can learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/professional-services.html or by calling 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Huawei and 5Ghttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/26/huawei-reiterates-offer-to-license-5g-tech-to-us-firm-to-create-rival.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/25/america-has-limited-options-on-5g-to-fend-off-chinas-huawei-challenge.html https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/feb/19/us-very-concerned-over-huaweis-role-in-uk-5g-network 7 Tax Season Security Tipshttps://www.darkreading.com/risk/7-tax-season-security-tips/d/d-id/1337038https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayer-guide-to-identity-theft Phishers’ Favorites Top 25 Brands to Impersonatehttps://www.vadesecure.com/wp-content/uploads/VS_Infographic_Phishers_Favorites_Q4_2019_EN-2.pdfSubmit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

We started our conversation with a focus on cloud services and a specific Office 365 red flag that came up at the end of last year: a spearphishing campaign. But the more we spoke with SonicWall’s Matt Brennan, we learned why spearphishing campaigns – and the related business email compromise – may be the most lucrative form of attack for hackers through a couple of real-life examples. Not to worry though, we also talked about how to stop these attacks and learned about how SonicWall’s Cloud App Security can help.Read Matt’s recent blog post about the O365 spearphishing campaign, and learn more about Cloud App Security on our blog, and on episode 1 of Ping.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Emotet Malware Now Hacks Nearby Wi-Fi Networks to Infect New Victimshttps://thehackernews.com/2020/02/emotet-malware-wifi-hacking.html500 Malicious Chrome Extensions Impact Millions of Usershttps://threatpost.com/500-malicious-chrome-extensions-millions/152918/The 2020 Census Could be the Next Big Hacking and Disinformation Targethttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-cybersecurity-202/2020/02/13/the-cybersecurity-202-the-2020-census-could-be-the-next-big-hacking-and-disinformation-target/5e4457c288e0fa4a22a4ab73/Submit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

What is an endpoint, and why is endpoint security a vital part of any protected network? We learn the answers to these questions and more with Sophos’ Mike Weaver, who offers background on the endpoint security landscape and talks about Intercept X by Sophos, a comprehensive endpoint protection option widely recognized as one of the top solutions on the market.Learn more about Intercept X on our Blog. And see an example of a Threat Case (as discussed on the podcast) in this video.In our Engineer’s Minute, Network Engineer Nick offers a quick tip for deploying Intercept X on your network – hint, it’s pretty easy to get up and running.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. And you can learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/services or by calling 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:NFL Twitter accounts hacked, including those of Super Bowl-bound Chiefs and 49ershttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/multiple-nfl-twitter-accounts-hacked-including-super-bowl-bound-chiefs-n1124206Coronavirus Campaigns Spread Emotet, Malwarehttps://threatpost.com/coronavirus-propagate-emotet/152404/Billie Eilish sweeps Grammys, but Taylor Swift leads with most malware fileshttps://www.scmagazine.com/home/security-news/cybercrime/billie-eilish-sweeps-grammys-but-taylor-swift-leads-with-most-malware-files/The Department of Interior Grounds its Drones Amid CyberSecurity Concernshttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/dept-interior-grounds-drones-amid-164239401.htmlSubmit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 11, we learn about Fortinet’s Cyber Threat Assessment Program, aka CTAP, which offers businesses a free chance to see their vulnerabilities and shore them up before a breach occurs. Fortinet’s Ben Bolen discusses the program and the latest version, CTAP for SD-WAN, with Kevin and Andrew. You’ll hear how it works, who it’s for, and what to do to take part. Learn more and sign up today.In our Engineer’s Minute, Network Engineer Alan stays with the SD-WAN theme with a trick that’ll keep management simple when you switch to an SD-WAN setup.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. And you can learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/services or by calling 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Will SD-WAN Solve IoT’s Toughest Questions?https://www.sdxcentral.com/articles/news/will-sd-wan-solve-iots-toughest-questions/2020/01/Ransomware, phishing, & cyberattacks scare business chiefs the mosthttps://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-phishing-and-cyber-attacks-scare-business-chiefs-the-most/Cyber security firm finds ‘multiple vulnerabilities’ in Tik Tok securityhttps://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/cyber-security-firm-finds-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-tik-tok-security-01-14-2020Submit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 10, Andrew and Kevin ring in the new year with a look ahead to the future of network security in 2020. They countdown 20 trends and predictions from industry leaders like Fortinet, SonicWall, Sophos, WatchGuard, and Experian – mixing in a few offbeat predictions that are less likely to come true as well. You’ll hear about fleeceware, election interference, AI, and even monkey butlers (that one may require some explanation). In our Engineer’s Minute, Network Engineer Gerald has a New Year’s tradition you should start with your firewall to keep your network security at its best.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. And you can learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/services or by calling 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Tech Chiefs Plan to Boost Cybersecurity Spendinghttps://www.wsj.com/articles/tech-chiefs-plan-to-boost-cybersecurity-spending-115777018023 things I taught 60,000 NASA employees about cybersecurityhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/2020/01/02/3-tips-prevent-hackers-doing-cyberattack-your-pc/2778985001/Ransomware closes Richmond school districthttps://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2020/01/02/this-virus-affected-critical-operating-systems-ransomware-closes-richmond-school-district/US Coast Guard Sounds Alarm After Ransomware Attackhttps://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/us-coast-guard-sounds-alarm/Submit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 9, Kevin and Andrew invite you to gather ‘round the fireside and hear a cautionary holiday tale of a miserly small business owner who needs some convincing from a few ethereal figures on Christmas Eve to take cybersecurity more seriously. It’s a story of phishing, ransomware, time travel, and more! And it’s Ping’s first ever podcast play. Our Network Engineer Nick is in the Christmas spirit as well, as he shares a few naughty and nice network security behaviors in our Engineer’s Minute.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. And you can learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/services or by calling 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:New Orleans Scrambles to Respond to Ransomware Attackhttps://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/new-orleans-scrambles/Cryptocurrency tycoon died leaving $145m in limbo. Now lawyers seek exhumation to check it's really him https://edition.cnn.com/2019/12/14/business/lawyers-exhumation-gerald-cotten-intl-scli/index.html Amazon issues fix after some Blink home cameras found vulnerable to hackinghttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-amazon-com-blink/amazon-issues-fix-after-some-blink-home-cameras-found-vulnerable-to-hacking-idUSKBN1YE2D2Submit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes are released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 8, Andrew and Kevin take a deep dive into the world of ransomware and get insight on a ransomware cell from SonicWall’s Brook Chelmo. Brook talks about the Russian Hildacrypt ransomware cell, how they work, their motivations, and some of their rules of engagement. He even passes along some tips to avoid being victimized by ransomware, straight from the hackers who deploy it. You can learn more about Brook’s contact with Hildacrypt by listening to his webinar, titled “Mindhunter,” by reading his SonicWall blog post titled “Meeting a Russian Ransomware Cell,” or by reading his LinkedIn post, titled “Meeting Hilda; Two Weeks with a Russian Ransomware Cell.”Our Network Engineer Kevin (no relation) joins us for our Engineer’s Minute to talk about a security tool vital in the fight against ransomware – sandboxing.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. And you can learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/services or by calling 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Hospitals hit by ransomware attacks are seeing an increase in heart patients’ death rateshttps://www.foxnews.com/tech/hospitals-ransomware-attacks-heart-patient-deathCybersecurity for Giving Seasonhttps://www.propertycasualty360.com/2019/2019/11/25/cybersecurity-for-giving-season/ Over 480 million mobile VPN apps have been downloaded in the past yearhttps://www.zdnet.com/article/over-480-million-mobile-vpn-apps-have-been-downloaded-in-the-past-year/Submit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes will be released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 7, Kevin and Andrew are feeling thankful as the Thanksgiving holiday approaches. They pass the turkey and stuffing around the table and go over a few things they’re thankful for when it comes to the podcast, networking, and of course, cybersecurity. Our Network Engineer Anthony chimes in with a special Engineer’s Minute presenting a tool he’s thankful for and a tip for how you can use it to better secure your online presence.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. And you can learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/services or by calling 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Black Friday 2019 Security Threat: U.S. Government Advises Consumers To Stay Vigilanthttps://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/11/11/black-friday-2019-security-threat-us-government-advises-consumers-to-stay-vigilant/#659c74b3130aOn Halloween night, Google discloses Chrome zero-day exploited in the wild https://www.zdnet.com/article/halloween-scare-google-discloses-chrome-zero-day-exploited-in-the-wild/ This Website Has Solved Cybersecurityhttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/xwe3m4/this-website-has-solved-cybersecurity Submit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes will be released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 6, Kevin and Andrew are here to help you get your secure network setup from the start, welcoming Firewalls.com Director of Sales Anthony Mercho to provide tips about what small business owners - and anyone else - should consider before making any buying decisions. You’ll get info about how to pick the appliances and security services that best fit your needs, including user counts, connection speeds, WiFi, and more. You’ll also hear about common mistakes people make when shopping for network security so you can avoid making them yourself and successfully navigate your network security setup.Learn more about everything network security on our Firewalls.com Blog. For information on the offerings of specific brands, check out our Buyers Guide series. To reach Anthony's team of experts for a one-on-one discussion, call 866-403-5305.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:What you may be getting wrong about cybersecurityhttps://www.welivesecurity.com/2019/10/29/what-you-may-be-getting-wrong-about-cybersecurity/IoT Devices Pose Off-Network Security Risk https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/iot-devices-pose-off-network/North Korean elite hacking unit accused of launching a surprise attack on India’s nuclear weapons systemshttps://www.express.co.uk/news/world/1198103/north-korea-kim-jong-un-elite-hacking-unit-lazarus-group-cyber-attack-indiaNetwork Engineer Nick drops in for our Engineer’s Minute with a reminder of what to do when you first get your new firewall. Learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/servicesSubmit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes will be released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 5, Andrew and Kevin with Firewalls.com are in a Halloween mood and discuss the scary world of cyber threats in a roundtable with FortiGuard Labs’ Douglas Santos and SonicWall’s Daniel Kremers. Douglas and Dan discuss some of the most frightening hazards out there today, including zero-day exploits, fileless malware, phishing, ransomware, botnets, and much more. It’s not all scares though, as they also offer solutions to help you and the forces of good successfully fight off these cyber demons Learn more about threat monitoring from FortiGuard Labs at www.fortiguard.com and from SonicWall’s Capture Labs at www.sonicwall.com/lp/capture-labs.And get educated on the latest terminology with Firewalls.com’s Cyber Threat Dictionary at www.firewalls.com/blog/threat-dictionary.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Cyberattacks now cost small companies $200,000 on average, putting many out of businesshttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/13/cyberattacks-cost-small-companies-200k-putting-many-out-of-business.htmlWhat we continue to get wrong about cybersecurityhttps://www.fifthdomain.com/opinion/2019/10/14/what-we-continue-to-get-wrong-about-cybersecurity/Most Americans Fail Cybersecurity Quizhttps://threatpost.com/americans-fail-cybersecurity-quiz/149041/Network Engineer Alan stops by for our Engineer’s Minute with a couple of quick and easy tips to better protect your network against online hazards. Learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/servicesSubmit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes will be released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 4, Andrew and Kevin with Firewalls.com learn about how security companies monitor the threat landscape with the help of WatchGuard’s Marc Laliberte. Marc talks about how WatchGuard’s Threat Lab gathers threat intelligence, how the information is used in security, and where it’s accessible. He also highlights a few of the top cyber threats out there today and what people can do to protect themselves. And he discusses IoT devices and their often major security flaws.You can hear more from Marc on his weekly podcast, The 443 https://www.secplicity.org/category/the-443/ and learn more about WatchGuard’s threat monitoring, including a real-time Threat Landscape at https://www.secplicity.org/.Marc and his team also prepare quarterly threat reports https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-resource-center/security-report-q2-2019 and annual security predictions – the 2019 version was discussed on the podcast, and is available at https://www.watchguard.com/wgrd-resource-center/2019-security-predictions. Learn more about WatchGuard security solutions at https://www.firewalls.com/blog/?s=watchguard.Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:October is National CyberSecurity Awareness Month https://www.staysafeonline.org/ncsam https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/national-cybersecurity-awareness-month-100119CyberSecurity Chief’s 8 Tips to Protect Yourself Online - CNBChttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/27/cybersecurity-chiefs-8-tips-to-protect-yourself-online.htmlUS hospitals turn away patients as ransomware strikes – BBChttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-49905226What is formjacking? New cyber security scam is on the rise – ABC7 Chicagohttps://abc7chicago.com/what-is-formjacking-new-cyber-security-scam-is-on-the-rise/5581931/Network Engineer Michael checks in for our Engineer’s Minute with a reminder that maximizing your firewall is a key to stopping the latest threats. Learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/servicesSubmit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes will be released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 3, Andrew and Kevin with Firewalls.com take a dive into the firewall, specifically, the Sophos XG Firewall with the help of Sophos Senior Product Marketing Manager Chris McCormack. Chris discusses how the XG Firewall (available as a physical and virtual appliance) is designed for easy deployment, management, and reporting - making securing small to midsize businesses and beyond - simple. Learn more about the Sophos XG Firewall and other Sophos products in our Buyers Guide: https://www.firewalls.com/blog/2018-sophos-buyers-guide/. Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Ransomware: Cyber-insurance payouts are adding to the problem, warn security experts – ZDNethttps://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-cyber-insurance-payouts-are-adding-to-the-problem-warn-security-experts/Behind the data breach: Understanding cloud security and misconfigurations – Cyber Security Hubhttps://www.cshub.com/cloud/articles/behind-the-data-breach-understanding-cloud-security-and-misconfigurations/ Researcher discovers 15,000 private webcams that can be possibly exploited – CyWarehttps://cyware.com/news/researcher-discovers-15000-private-webcams-that-can-be-possibly-exploited-6bee4201/Network Engineer Alan checks in for our Engineer’s Minute with a key tip for maximizing the security capabilities of your XG Firewall. Learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/servicesSubmit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes will be released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 2, Andrew and Kevin with Firewalls.com talk Fortinet’s Secure SD-WAN with Fortinet Principal Engineer Jaime Ortiz, and how it makes getting your business networks connected simple and secure. Learn more about Fortinet’s all-in-one Secure SD-WAN: https://www.firewalls.com/blog/fortinet-sd-wan-asic. Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:29% of Small Businesses Spend Less Than $1,000 on IT Security Annually – Small Business Trendshttps://smallbiztrends.com/2019/09/2019-smb-it-security-report.html80 Percent of Businesses Experienced a Cybersecurity Incident in the Past Year – Security Magazinehttps://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/90858-percent-of-businesses-experienced-a-cybersecurity-incident-in-the-past-yearThe 11 Cybersecurity Lessons Colleges Should Be Teaching Students, Faculty, and Staff – Slatehttps://slate.com/technology/2019/09/cybersecurity-lessons-college-safety-privacy.htmlOur Engineer’s Minute touches on a few scenarios in which SD-WAN could be the right fit for a business. Learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/servicesSubmit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes will be released every other Wednesday, so subscribe/follow to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

In Episode 1, Kevin and Andrew with the Firewalls.com team talk SonicWall Cloud App Security with SonicWall Sr. Product Manager Shannon Emmons. Learn how this new product protects your data when you use cloud services like Office 365 and G Suite. Find out more about Cloud App Security: https://www.firewalls.com/blog/cloud-app-security/. Our cyber security headlines discussed on the episode include:Work from Home Jobs Could Pose Cyber Security Threat to Businesses, Insurer Says – FOX Businesshttps://www.foxbusiness.com/small-business/work-from-home-jobs-cyber-security-threat 20-Year-Old Bug in Legacy Microsoft Code Plagues All Windows Users – Threatposthttps://threatpost.com/20-year-old-bug-legacy-microsoft-windows-users/147336/Hackers Can Turn Everyday Speakers Into Acoustic Cyberweapons – WIREDhttps://www.wired.com/story/acoustic-cyberweapons-defcon/ Our Engineer’s Minute features a tip on preparing your network for cloud migration.Learn more about the Professional Services offered by our Certified Experts: https://www.firewalls.com/servicesSubmit a question for a future Engineer’s Minute, a suggested episode topic, or any other feedback you may have to podcast@firewalls.com. Remember, new episodes will be released every other Wednesday, so subscribe to ensure you get the latest first - and please rate and review.Thanks for listening!

Focusing on what matters is what award-winning journalist Katie Couric does best. Hear Katie’s chat with Bert & John on the importance of staying positive in a world filled with negative news on this week’s Ping Podcast. Plus, we see Katie’s competitive side during a ping pong battle for the ages. Learn more about Katie Couric’s charity of choice, Stand Up to Cancer https://standuptocancer.org/ Go behind the scenes of this episode at www.Lifeisgood.com/podcast.