Podcast appearances and mentions of willy leichter

Black Hat Hacker Summer Camp: A Meeting Ground for Security MindsAs Sean Martin and Willy Leichter kick off the discussion, nostalgia sets in as they recount their years of attending the Black Hat Hacker Summer Camp. The perennial themes of security, new technology, and ever-evolving threats always seem to find their way back into the conversation, no matter how much the landscape changes.Returning to Basics: The Unending Challenge of SecuritySean points to the recurring themes in security, to which Willy responds with a reflective acknowledgment of the cyclical nature of the industry. "It's back to figuring out how to manage all of this," he states, highlighting that while new technologies emerge, the essential task of managing them effectively remains unchanged.Introducing AppSoc: The New Kid on the BlockSean and Willy then dive into the heart of their discussion—AppSoc. Founded by serial entrepreneur Praveen Kothari, AppSoc is positioned in the Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) space. Willy elaborates on the company's mission: to consolidate, normalize, and prioritize security data from various point solutions to reduce noise and enhance actionable intelligence.The Importance of Prioritization and Orchestrated RemediationWilly explains how AppSoc's "secret sauce" lies in prioritizing critical alerts among the plethora of security vulnerabilities. The goal is to transform a seemingly unmanageable thousand alerts into twenty high-priority ones that demand immediate attention. He emphasizes that detection without action is futile; hence, AppSoc also focuses on orchestrated remediation to bring the right information to the right teams seamlessly.Leveraging AI for Better Prioritization and Security PostureThe use of AI in AppSoc is multifaceted. The company employs AI not only to streamline security processes but also to protect AI systems—a burgeoning field. Willy suggests that the explosion of AI applications and large language models (LLMs) has opened new attack surfaces. Thus, the role of AppSoc is to safeguard these tools while enabling their efficient use in security practices.Real-world Applications: A Day in the Life with AppSocWilly shares a compelling success story about a CISO from an insurance company who managed risk across different departments using AppSoc's platform. This real-time, continuous monitoring solution replaced the less efficient, bi-annual consultant reports, demonstrating AppSoc's efficacy in providing actionable insights promptly.The Shift-Left Strategy and DevSecOps CollaborationThe conversation shifts to the importance of integrating DevOps and DevSecOps teams. Willy points out that while specializations are valuable, it's crucial to have "connective tissue" to get the bigger picture. This holistic view is essential for understanding how threats impact various departments and teams.ConclusionSean Martin wraps up the enriching conversation with Willy Leichter, expressing his excitement for the future of AppSoc. The episode underscores the critical importance of effective application security and how innovations like AppSoc are paving the way for a more secure digital landscape.Learn more about AppSOC: https://itspm.ag/appsoc-z45xNote: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.Guest: Willy Leichter, Chief Marketing Officer, AppSOC [@appsoc_inc]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/willyleichter/ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from AppSOC: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/appsocView all of our Black Hat USA  2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2024-hacker-summer-camp-2024-event-coverage-in-las-vegasAre you interested in telling your story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story

Black Hat Hacker Summer Camp: A Meeting Ground for Security MindsAs Sean Martin and Willy Leichter kick off the discussion, nostalgia sets in as they recount their years of attending the Black Hat Hacker Summer Camp. The perennial themes of security, new technology, and ever-evolving threats always seem to find their way back into the conversation, no matter how much the landscape changes.Returning to Basics: The Unending Challenge of SecuritySean points to the recurring themes in security, to which Willy responds with a reflective acknowledgment of the cyclical nature of the industry. "It's back to figuring out how to manage all of this," he states, highlighting that while new technologies emerge, the essential task of managing them effectively remains unchanged.Introducing AppSoc: The New Kid on the BlockSean and Willy then dive into the heart of their discussion—AppSoc. Founded by serial entrepreneur Pravin Kothari, AppSoc is positioned in the Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) space. Willy elaborates on the company's mission: to consolidate, normalize, and prioritize security data from various point solutions to reduce noise and enhance actionable intelligence.The Importance of Prioritization and Orchestrated RemediationWilly explains how AppSoc's "secret sauce" lies in prioritizing critical alerts among the plethora of security vulnerabilities. The goal is to transform a seemingly unmanageable thousand alerts into twenty high-priority ones that demand immediate attention. He emphasizes that detection without action is futile; hence, AppSoc also focuses on orchestrated remediation to bring the right information to the right teams seamlessly.Leveraging AI for Better Prioritization and Security PostureThe use of AI in AppSoc is multifaceted. The company employs AI not only to streamline security processes but also to protect AI systems—a burgeoning field. Willy suggests that the explosion of AI applications and large language models (LLMs) has opened new attack surfaces. Thus, the role of AppSoc is to safeguard these tools while enabling their efficient use in security practices.Real-world Applications: A Day in the Life with AppSocWilly shares a compelling success story about a CISO from an insurance company who managed risk across different departments using AppSoc's platform. This real-time, continuous monitoring solution replaced the less efficient, bi-annual consultant reports, demonstrating AppSoc's efficacy in providing actionable insights promptly.The Shift-Left Strategy and DevSecOps CollaborationThe conversation shifts to the importance of integrating DevOps and DevSecOps teams. Willy points out that while specializations are valuable, it's crucial to have "connective tissue" to get the bigger picture. This holistic view is essential for understanding how threats impact various departments and teams.ConclusionSean Martin wraps up the enriching conversation with Willy Leichter, expressing his excitement for the future of AppSoc. The episode underscores the critical importance of effective application security and how innovations like AppSoc are paving the way for a more secure digital landscape.Learn more about AppSOC: https://itspm.ag/appsoc-z45xNote: This story contains promotional content. Learn more.Guest: Willy Leichter, Chief Marketing Officer, AppSOC [@appsoc_inc]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/willyleichter/ResourcesLearn more and catch more stories from AppSOC: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/appsocView all of our Black Hat USA  2024 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2024-hacker-summer-camp-2024-event-coverage-in-las-vegasAre you interested in telling your story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story

In this Brand Story podcast episode, as part of our Black Hat USA conference coverage, host Sean Martin connects with Willy Leichter as he sheds light on his extensive experience spanning over 24 years in the security realm. With a keen focus on cyclical patterns of security, he underscores the unique position of Cyware, a brand that has worked assiduously to bridge silos across industries. While discussing the broader vision of threat intelligence, he underscores its potential in predicting and mitigating attacks proactively.Join Wily and Sean and they dig into the complexities of threat intelligence, highlighting the importance of clear notifications and the stories behind them. Sean recalls his experiences as a product manager building an enterprise SIEM solution, shedding light on the challenges of orchestrating bidirectional data exchanges due to the diversity of data formats. This reflection underscores the need for a more streamlined and scalable approach.Willy discusses Cyware's role in addressing these challenges. He explains how Cyware assists teams and systems in understanding and acting upon various threats. The conversation also touches on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving integrations and managing threats. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the potential of bidirectional threat intelligence sharing, emphasizing its advantage over the typical one-way sharing that's more common.As the episode progresses, the concept of threat intelligence as a service is introduced. In a digital age where cyber threats are continually evolving, Sean and Willy stress the need for a united front in defense. They advocate for a collaborative approach, emphasizing the benefits of collective defense in an industry where real-time sharing and coordination are paramount.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more: https://www.itspmagazine.com/their-infosec-storyGuest: Willy Leichter, VP of Marketing at Cyware [@CywareCo]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/willyleichter/ResourcesLearn more about Cyware and their offering: https://itspm.ag/cywaremja9For more Black Hat USA 2023 coverage: https://itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2023-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegasAre you interested in telling your story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story

In this Brand Story podcast episode, as part of our Black Hat USA conference coverage, host Sean Martin connects with Willy Leichter as he sheds light on his extensive experience spanning over 24 years in the security realm. With a keen focus on cyclical patterns of security, he underscores the unique position of Cyware, a brand that has worked assiduously to bridge silos across industries. While discussing the broader vision of threat intelligence, he underscores its potential in predicting and mitigating attacks proactively.Join Wily and Sean and they dig into the complexities of threat intelligence, highlighting the importance of clear notifications and the stories behind them. Sean recalls his experiences as a product manager building an enterprise SIEM solution, shedding light on the challenges of orchestrating bidirectional data exchanges due to the diversity of data formats. This reflection underscores the need for a more streamlined and scalable approach.Willy discusses Cyware's role in addressing these challenges. He explains how Cyware assists teams and systems in understanding and acting upon various threats. The conversation also touches on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in improving integrations and managing threats. A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the potential of bidirectional threat intelligence sharing, emphasizing its advantage over the typical one-way sharing that's more common.As the episode progresses, the concept of threat intelligence as a service is introduced. In a digital age where cyber threats are continually evolving, Sean and Willy stress the need for a united front in defense. They advocate for a collaborative approach, emphasizing the benefits of collective defense in an industry where real-time sharing and coordination are paramount.Note: This story contains promotional content. Learn more: https://www.itspmagazine.com/their-infosec-storyGuest: Willy Leichter, VP of Marketing at Cyware [@CywareCo]On LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/willyleichter/ResourcesLearn more about Cyware and their offering: https://itspm.ag/cywaremja9For more Black Hat USA 2023 coverage: https://itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2023-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegasAre you interested in telling your story?https://www.itspmagazine.com/telling-your-story

A Their Story interview with Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli Guest: Willy Leichter The organization telling us their story today is Virsec. Your reliance on patch management as a solution to your risk management problems isn’t working. Tomorrow isn’t going to be any better. So, now what? Our guest today, Willy Leichter, points out that the National Vulnerability Database has been tracking between 5,000 to 7,000 vulnerabilities every year; a figure that went up to about 20,000 a couple years ago, and where we're now seeing 10,000 to 15,000 per month. Trying to keep up with this trend from a patch management perspective as the sole means to eliminate vulnerabilities and mitigate risk to the business isn't scalable; it isn't feasible. To overcome this growing challenge, you must first change your mindset, approaching it from a behavioral perspective—addressing the problem at its core (from inside the app) vs. putting a bandage on the symptom (endless patching). This problem becomes even more important to tackle when you start talking about legacy systems, critical systems, and policy-controlled systems connected to sensitive information, and that can't be updated for a variety of reasons. Business marches on—technology marches on—security is always going to have to run fast to keep up. Most organizations accept that. But it can be daunting at times. Have a listen to this chat with Willy to get a different perspective on this problem. With any luck, you'll have a fighting chance to make it through tomorrow, and the next day, and the day after that without a serious problem with your apps. Learn more about Virsec on ITSPmagazine here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/company-directory/virsec For more stories from RSA Conference 2020, be sure to visit https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2020-rsac-san-francisco-coverage

A Their Story interview with Sean Martin & Marco Ciappelli Guest: Willy Leichter, Vice President, Marketing, Virsec Systems The organization telling us their story today is Virsec Systems. Keep it simple, they say. With technology—and cybersecurity—most of the time, this is way easier said than done; especially when you set out from the start to solve very complex problems. But you know what you can do? You can look at these problems from a different angle and make your mission and goal to find solutions that are simple to deploy and manage. Virsec's founder and CTO, Satya Gupta, has been working on these problems for over a decade, mapping the correct memory usage of an application and then enforce it, and by doing so solving complex problems; problems that can't be explained or simplified overnight, and where the barrier to entry is set pretty high. The differentiator here is looking at everything possible to observe about an application, including memory usage, the integrity of files, the system's hygiene, etc. With this information in-hand, Virsec can create a map of virtually everything the app is supposed to do. If a picture helps to describe what this looks like, you can use an analogy like Google Maps. Virsec maps what's supposed to happen within the app and then, in real-time—since they have it mapped—they can see if it's going off the rails, going somewhere different than where is supposed to go, or in our case, if it's doing what it's supposed to do. It's a fundamentally different view of security. You can sum it up like this: Instead of worrying about what bad stuff is out there, make sure that the app does what is supposed to do and act as it is supposed to work; that is doesn't get corrupted; that it doesn't have someone change a DLL or corrupt the memory. With the national vulnerability database (NVD) breaking 20,000 entries and organizations running 10's of thousands of "endpoints" that could be compromised if the vulnerability exposure is not closed, is patching the answer? Shouldn't there be a better way? But don't take my word for it. Listen to Willy and hear how he tells this story. Learn more about Virsec on ITSPmagazine here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/company-directory/virsec Learn more about Their Story podcasts here: https://www.itspmagazine.com/their-infosec-story

ITSPmagazine’s John Dasher sat down at Black Hat 2018 with Willy Leichter, Vice President of Marketing at Virsec to talk about how Virsec protects enterprises from advanced memory-based attacks at near 100% accuracy with a novel approach. Virsec takes a unique approach to security – they’re trying to secure applications from the inside out, as opposed to the traditional “outside in” security model where you’re trying to catch all the bad stuff that could potentially make its way in. They do this by looking at the execution of the application, specifically a lot of areas around fileless attacks, memory-based attacks, and other subtle, insidious attacks. Attackers are not sending conventional payloads, they’re sending scripts or bits and pieces that get re-assembled. Imagine that you take a 3D laser printed gun, disassemble it into parts and you bring it through security via different people at different times – it’s just pieces of plastic. It’s really not a gun until it’s reassembled. This may be a bit of a stretch, but they’re seeing similar things where attackers are coming in, and not just dropping a huge payload, but gaining a foothold through a vulnerability perhaps, and then leveraging that so they don’t actually weaponize things until the application is running. So how do they know what ‘normal’ looks like? Do they have to ‘fingerprint’ applications? They have a process in which they create an ‘app map’ – when an application is loaded into runtime memory, all the memory jumps are assigned in that moment, which are all predictable – and then they monitor all these jumps in real-time. So it’s really not a machine learning process per se; it’s a mapping process based on the current version of the software. For any operating system that their solution can run on, they can protect all the apps on it. They chat about all this and more — so take a listen and enjoy! Learn more about Virsec: https://itspm.ag/itspvrssdir

This week, Paul and John talk BitSight, SentinelOne, Swimlane, Fortinet, and more! After the Enterprise News, we air some pre-recorded interviews from Black Hat and DEF CON with Mimecast CTO Marc French, Director of Solutions of Synopsys Ofer Maor, CEO of ThreatX Bret Settle, and Willy Leichter of Virsec!   Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/ES_Episode105   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes!   Visit https://www.activecountermeasures/esw to sign up for a demo or buy our AI Hunter!   →Visit our website: https://www.securityweekly.com →Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly →Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly

This week, Paul and John talk BitSight, SentinelOne, Swimlane, Fortinet, and more! After the Enterprise News, we air some pre-recorded interviews from Black Hat and DEF CON with Mimecast CTO Marc French, Director of Solutions of Synopsys Ofer Maor, CEO of ThreatX Bret Settle, and Willy Leichter of Virsec!   Full Show Notes: https://wiki.securityweekly.com/ES_Episode105   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes!   Visit https://www.activecountermeasures/esw to sign up for a demo or buy our AI Hunter!   →Visit our website: https://www.securityweekly.com →Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/securityweekly →Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secweekly

  First Segment: Virsec. Willy Leichter, VP of Marketing. Virsec is made up of leading experts and professionals from various disciplines including network security, semi-conductors, embedded systems and real-time memory systems. The team has broad experience across all sizes of global technology organizations, with decades of experience delivering innovative technology and leadership at companies including AMD, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, Dell, NextGen, BMC Software, Websense, as well a long list of high-growth and successful start-up organizations.   Second Segment: Computer and Technology News Today's Topics Include: Hulu To Allow Episode Downloads and Offline Viewing Airbnb And The Housing Markets Samsung's Latest MicroSD Card For Dashcams Verizon To Get New Yahoo Bloatware On Phones And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

I spoke with Willy Leichter, the Global Director of Cloud Security at CipherCloud, a technology company that delivers cloud information protection and enables users to navigate risks to data privacy, residency, security, and regulatory compliance. We discussed the impact of cloud information protection on the legal industry, the problems it solves for legal professionals, the shadow IT trend, and the advantages of implementing proven encryption and data loss prevention techniques. Leichter also identified a few of the biggest threats facing law firms today and prospective changes to privacy laws over the next five years.

I spoke with Willy Leichter, the Global Director of Cloud Security at CipherCloud, a technology company that delivers cloud information protection and enables users to navigate risks to data privacy, residency, security, and regulatory compliance. We discussed the impact of cloud information protection on the legal industry, the problems it solves for legal professionals, the shadow IT trend, and the advantages of implementing proven encryption and data loss prevention techniques. Leichter also identified a few of the biggest threats facing law firms today and prospective changes to privacy laws over the next five years.

I spoke with Willy Leichter, the Global Director of Cloud Security at CipherCloud, a technology company that delivers cloud information protection and enables users to navigate risks to data privacy, residency, security, and regulatory compliance. We discussed the impact of cloud information protection on the legal industry, the problems it solves for legal professionals, the shadow IT trend, and the advantages of implementing proven encryption and data loss prevention techniques. Leichter also identified a few of the biggest threats facing law firms today and prospective changes to privacy laws over the next five years.

I spoke with Willy Leichter, the Global Director of Cloud Security at CipherCloud, a technology company that delivers cloud information protection and enables users to navigate risks to data privacy, residency, security, and regulatory compliance. We discussed the impact of cloud information protection on the legal industry, the problems it solves for legal professionals, the shadow IT trend, and the advantages of implementing proven encryption and data loss prevention techniques. Leichter also identified a few of the biggest threats facing law firms today and prospective changes to privacy laws over the next five years.