Cyber Security Sauna

CISOs find themselves at the forefront of safeguarding sensitive information, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting their organizations from constantly evolving cyber risks. Today, we are joined by Cybersecurity Strategist and Eclipz.io Inc . CISO Matthew Rosenquist and WithSecure CISO Christine Bejerasco to discuss why making senior leadership and the board clear on the value that CISOs...

The NIST Cyber Security Framework has helped secure organizations for nearly a decade and while it's proven to be an invaluable tool, it's gotten a bit long in the tooth for a cyber security landscape that never stays static. Enter V.2 which goes a long way in identifying the increasing cyber risk in organizations and implementing more governance, oversight and senior leadership accountability.  F...

A successful cyber defense should protect an organization's critical assets from today's threats, not yesterday's. For this episode, we sat down with t hreat intelligence analysts Stephen Robinson and Ziggy Davies , two such people   responsible for keeping tabs on threats and recent developments , to discuss updates on the threats currently affecting organization s . Check out the latest insights...

The term Shifting Left has not been traditionally associated with cyber security. In this episode, WithSecure CISO Christine Bejerasco lays out the case for how shifting left can evolve beyond its origins in software development to be a powerful tool for successful security and business outcomes. Recorded on-site at #SPHERE23.

As Mikko Hyppönen said recently, we are indeed in the midst of the hottest AI summer ever, and the hype level is off the charts. Yes, AI presents amazing opportunities, but unfortunately, also threats. Nowadays, practically anyone with a passing interest in using it has a lot of power at their fingertips - no PhD is necessary. Naturally, we must view all of this through the lens of the cyber secur...

We have the pleasure of being joined by the one and only Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, network security expert, open-source programmer, writer, and hacker, with a rapid-fire discussion on some myths in the cyber security industry that could do with busting, sprinkled with some truths that could do with trusting. This episode was recorded on-site at #SPHERE23.

As security is primarily about stopping bad things from happening, victories are often silent. At the same time, failures are often very public, so how can organizations tell when their security is paying off? In this episode, we are joined by guest speaker Laura Koetzle, Vice President and Group Director at Forrester  and Robin Oldham, CEO of consulting firm Cydea , to discuss assessing the value...

T he time that an attacker spends on a network before attempting to achieve their objective is decreasing rapidly, making many organizations' typical detection and response solutions ineffective. Speed is the key, but unfortunately the gap between detection and response is growing. In this episode, we are joined by WithSecure's Threat Hunter Jojo O'Gorman and Principle Incident Response Consultant...

The development of new sustainable technologies undoubtedly benefits society, but it also ope ns the door to new cyber security challenges. For this episode, we were on-site at SPHERE23 with author John Grant to discuss the challenges for organizations to be sustainable and secure.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine changed the entire geopolitical landscape. For this episode, we were on-site at SPHERE23 with security and foreign policy analyst Jessica Berlin, and threat intelligence analyst Stephen Robinson, to discuss the use of cyber attacks and disinformation as policy instruments in the wake of the invasion . 

Advanced persistent threats, or APTs, are generally seen as a sort of apex predator in the cyber threat landscape. And while they're certainly noteworthy, their reputation can distort what makes them unique, and what they may have in common with other adversaries. In this episode, we're joined by Senior Threat Intelligence Analyst Stephen Robinson, and Security Consultant Richard Suls, to shed som...

Security protects organizations from cyber attacks. However, studies show that limiting your understanding of security to this basic premise can hinder protection efforts or even other business goals. Instead of spending more and more on security to simply keep things running, maybe it's time for a different approach. In this episode, we are joined by WithSecure Chief Information Security Officer...

Vulnerabilities and security gaps are increasingly being identified in software and applications daily. Attackers are often quick to act when any vulnerabilities are made known - even within minutes. You may have heard of the term patching in cyber security, but what is it exactly, and how does it figure into an organization's security posture? WithSecure security consultants Katie Inns and Antti...

In our last episode, we were joined by c yber security advisor Paul Brucciani and WithSecure Intelligence Researcher Andy Patel to discuss some notable 2022 infosec developments. Now that 2022 is in the rear-view mirror, all eyes are turning to the year ahead. What should we expect? Is there some disaster on the horizon for which we need to prepare? Conversely, are there any positive devlopments t...

As the year draws to a close, it's time for us to review and reflect on notable infosec events and trends from 2022, and also what might happen in 2023. In this episode we're joined by c yber security advisor Paul Brucciani and WithSecure Intelligence Researcher Andy Patel   to hear their thoughts on the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on cyber security, what they think about the changes at...

Until recently, AI-generated synthetic content has been more commonly used for gaming and art creation, where the tech is still relatively new, and pixel perfection is unnecessary. However, with the tech rapidly advancing in complexity and speed, it's probably only a matter of time before it's genuinely challenging to determine if something is fake or not. Unfortunately, this increase in technolog...

In this Cyber Security Sauna special edition podcast, we cover new developments in the data breach of Finnish Psychotherapy provider Vastaamo in 2020. This case has recently hit the news again, with the Finnish authorities arresting a suspect in absentia. The suspect in the breach and subsequent leaking of patient data is a 25-year-old Finnish citizen. Officials believe he is at large somewhere in...

Bug bounties (also known as vulnerability reward programs) crowdsource security expertise to address vulnerabilities in products or services before attackers exploit them. Many companies have adopted reward programs and sometimes offer hefty rewards for finding vulnerabilities. It's a great way for white hat hackers to make some money and showcase their talents for a possible job, and for companie...

Geo-political conflicts are increasingly being played out in cyberspace, and organizations, whether they are aware or not, are often caught in the crossfire. Janne Taalas and Johannes Laaksonen from CMI - Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation and WithSecure™ Chief Technology Officer Christine Bejerasco joined us to discuss how we can resolve these conflicts and try to make cyberspace a safer place for...

Co-founder & CMO at RELEX Solutions, Johanna Småros, joined us in our cyber sauna recording booth at  SPHERE22 , the world's first co-security unconference, for a discussion on supply chain management, both in retail and in a broader aspect.

CISO and cybersecurity Strategist, Matthew Rosenquist, joined us in our cyber sauna recording booth at  SPHERE22 , the world's first co-security unconference, for a discussion on why we should aim to maximise value in cybersecurity.

In this episode, we're joined by Frank Fransen, Senior Scientist in Cyber Security at TNO, and Technical Coordinator of the EU's SOCCRATES project, which is developing a new cybersecurity-oriented decision-making platform, and John Rogers, Global Head of Incident Response for WithSecure™, to discuss the role automation can and should play in cyber defenses. SOCCRATES website https://www.soccrates....

Serial entrepreneur, scientist and futurist, Sari Stenfors, joined us in our cyber sauna recording booth at SPHERE22 , the world's first co-security unconference, for a discussion on the importance of looking to the future with a positive mindset.

Chairman and Founder of F-Secure & WithSecure, Risto Siilasmaa, joined us in our cyber sauna recording booth at SPHERE22 , the world's first co-security unconference, for a discussion on why trust is the foundation upon which successful and meaningful business partnerships are formed.

WithSecure CTO, Christine Bejerasco, joined us in our cyber sauna recording booth at SPHERE22 , the world's first co-security unconference, for a discussion on how she has seen the development of ransomware families throughout her career.