Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder

In this special episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy chats with Sounil Yu about a recent consent decree from the FCC that specifically calls for improved API security. They discuss what consent decrees are, their seriousness, and the potential consequences for companies that fail to comply. Sounil also provides insights into best practices for API security and the role of standards like NIST and OWASP...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder talks to Steve Stratton, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with a diverse background spanning military service, US Secret Service, and software development for classified data transfer. They discuss the evolution of technology from analog to digital, the emergence of early cyber threats, and the complexities of modern cybersecurity. Steve emphasizes the...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy talks to Viktor Markopoulos, a security researcher, about a recent breach of the MFA service Authy. They discuss how the breach exposed over 33 million phone numbers and account details due to broken authentication and lack of rate limiting. They highlight the ongoing challenges in API security, especially concerning multi-factor authentication systems and t...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Stuart Seymour of VirginMedia O2 for an in-person chat about crisis management. Recorded live at Infosecurity Europe 2024, Stuart joins us fresh from a panel discussion on the Keynote stage about 'Responding to the Unimaginable'. Jeremy and Stuart dive into the importance of flexibility and empowerment when planning for and responding to a cri...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy Snyder chats with Tanya Janca, the head of education and community at Semgrep. They delve into the concept of secure guardrails in application security, emphasizing how these mechanisms guide developers towards secure coding practices without disrupting their workflow. Tanya shares insights from her extensive experience, highlighting the balance between nudg...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy talks to Alexey Sapozhnikov, CEO of Andeavour, about AI's role in cybersecurity. They discuss how AI can reduce workload in security operations, challenges of AI compliance with regulations like the European AI Act, and the future impact of AGI. Alexey highlights the necessity of ethical considerations in AI, the potential for AGI to revolutionize industries...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy interviews Scott McCrady to explore the cybersecurity landscape in the US and Asia Pacific. They discuss the US's susceptibility to cyberattacks due to its market size and technological integration, compared to Asia's diverse and dispersed threat environment. They highlight the differences in attack patterns, with the US facing more phishing and reconnaissan...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Steve Orrin, CTO and Senior PE at Intel Federal, to discuss organizational and technological strategies in cybersecurity. They explore the challenges of communication within organizations, the importance of product interoperability, and how NIST publications can guide cybersecurity practices. Steve emphasizes the need for clear communication a...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Ryan Smith, founder of QFunction, to explore how combining AI with human expertise can streamline anomaly detection in cybersecurity. They discuss innovative AI models, ethical concerns around AI use, and the importance of transparency and collaboration in the tech industry. Ryan highlights the unique challenges faced by small to medium-sized...

In this episode of the Modern Cyber podcast, Jeremy talks to Craig Taylor of CyberHoot. The pair discuss critical aspects of cybersecurity, focusing on incident response, tabletop exercises, and the importance of regular testing and updating of backup systems. Craig highlights the need for cyber literacy, emphasizing the frequent causes of breaches such as phishing, social engineering, and weak pa...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy is at RSAC 2024 where he catches up in person with cybersecurity legend, Mikko Hypponen. Fresh from his keynote on the 'First Decade of Corporate Ransomware', Mikko talks ransomware gangs, AI, quantum computing and the role of cyber in modern conflicts. This is an episode you don't want to miss. About Mikko Hypponen Mikko is a cybersecurity expert, speaker a...

In this special 'Breach Alert' episode of the Modern Cyber podcast, Jeremy talks to security researcher Viktor Markopoulos about a recent data breach at Dell. The incident saw a threat actor gain access to a partner portal using dummy credentials. They then proceeded to scrape 49M records using a poorly secured API, requesting 5,000 records per hour for almost three weeks. Watch the full episode a...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy talks to cybersecurity veteran Evgeniy Kharam, about a broad range of industry topics including the complexities of managed security services and the importance of soft skills. Evgeniy also offers fascinating insights into the startup space, the factors driving technology adoption, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape. And Jeremy learns a bit about Evgen...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy sits down with Joe Saunders, CEO of RunSafe Security, to discuss what it to takes to prevent attackers from exploiting vulnerabilities. Joe highlights the prevalence of memory safety issues across critical infrastructure and discusses how RunSafe's unique technology offers a seamless solution without the need for hardware or code changes. With insights into...

In this episode of the Modern Cyber Podcast, Jeremy Snyder, CEO of FireTail, sits down with Sounil Yu, Co-founder of Knostic. With extensive experience as a former CISO and cybersecurity expert, Sounil discusses the recent update to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its impact on industry practices. Join the conversation as Sounil shares insights into the complexities of cybersecurity governanc...

FireTail CEO Jeremy Snyder is joined by Toby Amodio, Director and Government Cyber Delivery Lead at MF & Associates, for a lively discussion around cyber security topics such as risk, compliance, maturity and more. Today’s episode of the Modern Cyber podcast will examine the Essential 8 in the context of cyber security to see how relevant it is today. Listen as they compare and contrast the E8...

In the this episode of Modern Cyber, Jeremy is 'down under' in sunny Australia for an in-person chat with Daniel Grzelak. Dan is the Chief Innovation Officer at Plerion, an agentless cloud platform that allows clients to identify, prioritize and remediate the risks that matter most. Jeremy and Dan discuss Dan's journey in cloud security, finding unintended and interesting uses for technology, mode...

Join host Jeremy Snyder as he digs into the fascinating world of AWS and cybersecurity with none other than Ian McKay, a distinguished AWS Community Hero and Cloud Principal at Kablamo. Covering the dynamic intersection of cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and API protection, this episode covers the latest trends, innovative tools, and groundbreaking research reshaping the future of cloud secur...

In this episode of Modern Cyber, host Jeremy Snyder sits down with Christine Bejerasco, Chief Information Security Officer at WithSecure, to dive deep into the world of exposure management, cybersecurity, and the implications of regulatory frameworks like NIS 2. With insights spanning multiple parts, this conversation covers everything from the importance of asset inventory and third-party risk ma...

Welcome to the debut episode of Modern Cyber with Jeremy Snyder, where cybersecurity experts discuss the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the industry. In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Anthony Johnson, CEO of Delve Risk, to dive deep into the complexities of cybersecurity in the modern era. From discussing real-world examples of cyber threats to exploring the impact of poli...