The Cyber Threat Perspective

In this episode, we draw parallels between natural disasters and navigating today’s cybersecurity landscape. From the importance of preparation and layered defenses to the critical need for constant monitoring and resilience, we uncover valuable lessons that nature’s challenges can teach us about protecting systems and data. Whether you’re an IT professional, a business owner, or just someone pass...

Join us for this replay of episode 78 - an enthralling journey into the heart of cybersecurity operations with “Tales from the Trenches,” an exclusive podcast presented by Brad Causey, Vice President of Offensive Security at SecurIT360. Dive deep into the high-stakes world of offensive security as Brad shares his firsthand experiences from a career spent on the front lines of digital defense. Enga...

Welcome to this replay on The Cyber Threat Perspective! In this episode, Brad and Spencer dive into the mechanics and recent developments of email spoofing, shedding light on how attackers are bypassing advanced email protections. In this episode, we cover: The fundamentals of email spoofing and why it's a significant threat. Insight into the recent echo spoofing campaign exploiting Proofpoin...

In this episode of The Cyber Threat Perspective, Nathan and Spencer discuss crucial strategies for Windows and Active Directory hardening, emphasizing the importance of community collaboration and the value of using CIS benchmarks for security compliance. In this episode, we cover: Implementing multi-factor authentication for domain admins The benefits and importance of using CIS benchmarks for Wi...

In this episode, we’re discussing what a seasoned CISO is focused on going into 2025. Mike Whitt is a Cheif Information Security Officer in the financial sector with over 20 years of experience building teams, security programs, and leading organizations to a more secure posture.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-whitt-a4b4802/ Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthre...

In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of the question so many organizations ask: Why do penetration tests cost so much? But here’s the real twist—are they actually expensive, or are we measuring their value the wrong way? By the end of this episode, you’ll understand not just the cost of a penetration test, but its value as an investment in protecting your business. We’ll dive into real-w...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most enduring cybersecurity challenges—weak passwords. We’ll explore how poor password practices and identity management pitfalls leave organizations vulnerable to compromise. From understanding the most common mistakes to implementing effective defenses, we’re breaking down what it takes to fortify your systems against attackers exploiting the weakest...

In this episode, we discuss the broad concept of risk, what it is, and how to manage it. This episode is a great way to begin understanding how to develop an overall risk management strategy at your organization or understand how a risk management program might work for you. You find out more about what Rob and his team can do here: https://www.securit360.com/services/managed-services-consulting/...

In this episode, we discuss the challenge of translating penetration test findings into practical and effective security improvements, and we delve into the three major bottlenecks to improving security and give recommendations for overcoming them. Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpov Twitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpov Follow Spencer on social ⬇ Spencer&ap...

In this episode, we're talking about a significant development in the cyber threat landscape. There has been a surge in activity from a group known as Midnight Blizzard, also known as APT29. They're a sophisticated Russian state-sponsored group, and their primary targets are governments, diplomats, NGOs, and IT service providers, mainly in the US and Europe. What's really alarming i...

In this episode, we dive deep into the newly released Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024, which offers a comprehensive look at the latest trends in the global cybersecurity landscape. From evolving cyber threats and attack strategies to Microsoft's analysis of the most vulnerable sectors, we break down the key findings and what they mean for businesses, governments, and cybersecurity profe...

In this episode replay, Spencer and Darrius break down the complexities of credential protection, discussing everything from user education and tools to threat modeling and guardrails. Plus, we delve into the world of protecting credentials within scripts and code. This is a must-listen for all IT admins, CISOs and any other IT/Security professional. Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www...

In this episode, Spencer and Brad discuss a recent Trend Micro research project and associated white paper "Red Team Tools in the Hands of Cybercriminals and Nation States". Spencer and Brad dig into what red teaming is, what red team tools (often referred to as offensive security tools) are and why they are used. They also cover the abuse of red team tools, the speed of exploitation aft...

In this replay episode, Spencer is joined by Daniel Perkins, a Senior Information Security Officer at SecurIT360 to discuss the intricacies of vulnerability management, the important prerequisites to vulnerability management, and best practices, and provide actionable strategies to level up your vulnerability management program. Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthr...

In this episode, Brad and Spencer discuss Spencer's upcoming in-person workshop at Cyber SC. The **Hardening Active Directory to Prevent Cyber Attacks** Workshop is aimed at IT professionals, system administrators, and cybersecurity professionals eager to learn how to bolster their defenses against cyber threats. In this workshop, we will discuss comprehensive strategies and best practices fo...

In this episode, Spencer and Tyler share what they love and hate about the current state of penetration testing, they discuss current and future trends, and what it means to be a true cybersecurity partner. We hope you enjoy this episode! Learn how we do internal pentesting differently... Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpov Twitter: https://x.com/cyberthreat...

In this episode, Tyler and Brad talk about various security issues found on recent penetration tests. They outline the how and why, and talk about mitigation strategies to help you beat these issues in your environment. Resources Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpov Twitter: https://twitter.com/cyberthreatpov Work with Us: https://securit360.com Blog: https:/...

In this episode, Spencer and Brad dive into lateral movement, discussing various techniques like RDP, RATs, Impacket tools, PsExec, PTH, PTT, and PowerShell Remoting. They explain how attackers use these methods to gain unauthorized access, evade detection, and enable malicious activities. They also discuss precursors to lateral movement and strategies to restrict it, such as least privilege acces...

In our "DNS Security" podcast, we delve into DNS's critical role in how the internet works, exploring its vulnerabilities and attacks like DNS spoofing, cache poisoning, and DDoS. We discuss DNSSEC and its components, including public and private keys, and examine practical solutions such as DNS and content filtering. The episode also highlights the advantages of cloud-based DNS ser...

Let's talk about cyber risk classification in this episode of The Cyber Threat Perspective.  Brad and Tyler provide a high-level overview of various types of cyber risk encountered in penetration testing. -Reputational Risk -Financial Risk -Operational Risk -Direct Risk -Indirect Risk -Lateral Risk -Strategic Risk -Compliance Risk https://offsec.blog Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https:...

In this episode Brad and Spencer discuss Attack Surface Monitoring, what it is, and why it's important for defending against cyber-attacks. They give into the difference between attack vectors and attack surface and share a high-level overview on how to go about monitoring your own attack surface. Finally, they share tools and techniques for attack surface monitoring, many of which are key co...

In this episode, Spencer has Sam Killingsworth on the show to talk about getting into cybersecurity, specifically penetration testing, coming from a first responder background. Sam is currently a full-time Firefighter/EMT and part-time penetration tester here at SecurIT360. Sam shares his background and experiences of learning cybersecurity and pentesting and how he has used the skills from his fu...

In this episode, Spencer and Brad dive into the complex maze of 3rd party email providers, filtering and spoofing. Email spoofing is a technique used by cybercriminals to disguise the sender's address in an email message, making it appear as though the email originated from a different source. This can be used for a variety of malicious purposes, such as phishing attacks, fraudulent activitie...

In this episode, Spencer is joined by Joey Vandergrift (SecurIT360's VP of Security Operations) and Mark Brophy (SecurIT360's DFIR practice lead). Together they discuss how CrowdStrike, a leading EDR product, caused one of the largest global IT outages in history. Blog: https://offsec.blog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyberthreatpov Twitter: https://x.com/cyberthreatpov Follow Spen...

In this episode, Spencer and Brad dive into the deep underworld of infostealer malware. They discuss what infostealers are, how they are used and what they are used for. They will dig into how the information obtained from infostealers can help cyber threat actors compromise large and small organizations, cloud providers and more but also how the infostealer data and logs can be used by authoritie...