The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk about automating security detection engineering with Dennis Chow, Security Engineer at EY. Dennis is a multi-industry and seasoned cybersecurity operations leader. Using his experience, he helps organizations achieve their maximum security potential through hybrid training, sec ops management, engineering, and cross-disciplinary integ...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk AI-powered cybersecurity with Rodrigo Loureiro, CEO of Cyber Connective Corporation. Rodrigo's extensive experience includes roles as a global Chief Information Officer where he managed a $215M IT budget and oversaw a team of 1800 people, ensuring world-class infrastructure services around the clock. In addition to his executive roles...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak MIke Pedrick and Adriano Carvalho about the ongoing CDK Global cybersecurity incident. Mike Pedrick is an experienced cybersecurity practitioner with too many certs to list off. He makes his way through the world as a vCISO and happens to have a deep interest in the automobile sector. Adriano Carvalho is consulting partner with the R...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . SigmaHQ has introduced Sigma Correlations to enhance its rule-based detection capabilities, allowing for more sophisticated event correlation across multiple Sigma rules . Tyler Buchanan, a 22-year-old from the UK and alleged leader of the Scattered Spide...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Gerard Johansen, Principal Security Solutions Specialist at Red Canary. Gerard is a seasoned expert in the field of cybersecurity. Gerard holds the prestigious Certified Information System Security Professional - or CISSP. His extensive career includes serving as a Special Deputy United States Marshal for the FBI's Connecticut C...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Mandiant has linked a series of data breaches affecting hundreds of Snowflake instances to the use of infostealer malware, primarily targeting non-Snowflake systems to harvest credentials . Authorities have ramped up something they are calling Operation E...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk API security with Jeremy Snyder, Founder and CEO at FireTail.io. FireTail.io is a pioneering company specializing in end-to-end API security. With APIs being the number one attack surface and a significant threat to data privacy and security, Jeremy and his team are at the forefront of protecting sensitive information in an increasing...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk network threat hunting with Chris Brenton, COO at Active Countermeasures. Chris is a dedicated professional with a passion for simplifying the process of threat hunting. Chris is deeply committed to enhancing cybersecurity knowledge through delivering both free and affordable security training. Alongside this, he plays a crucial role...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Alexander Byrne, Director of Corporate IT Compliance at Thrive. Alexander is a seasoned expert in crafting dynamic information security and IT compliance strategies tailored to meet the needs of businesses ranging from SMBs to large enterprises. With a solid decade of experience, Alexander has delivered solutions across various...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Researchers have identified a new malware, called"GhostEngine," which targets vulnerable drivers to disable endpoint detection and response solutions . MITRE has released some more details on how Chinese state-sponsored hackers recently exploited VMware s...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Andrew Katz, Senior Information Security Engineer at Jamf. Andrew is a seasoned security engineer with a sharp focus on security automation. Over the past nine years, Andrew has honed his expertise in Python, API development, AWS, and Docker to craft sophisticated automated security solutions. His journey includes leading the de...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Some of the findings that were revealed by this leak about the inner workings of the Russian company Albatross and its Albatross-M5 UAVs, now being used in the war against Ukraine . The U.S. Department of Justice has charged Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we speak with Kane Narraway, Head of Enterprise Security at Canva, about Zero Trust architecture. Kane brings over a decade of experience to the table, specializing in enterprise security, cloud security, and risk management. He's known for his groundbreaking work in building zero trust architectures at some of the world’s largest tech compan...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we take a close look at the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report. The Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) provides a comprehensive analysis of the current cybersecurity landscape, highlighting significant trends and emerging threats. This year's report, the 17th edition, examines 30,458 security incidents and 10,626...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at the intersection of CTI & Detection Engineering with Wade Wells, Lead Cybersecurity Threat Detection Engineer. Wade Wells, a seasoned cyber security expert whose passion for technology was sparked at an early age. Growing up with a computer built from parts his dad found dumpster diving, Wade learned how to navigat...

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we take a closer look at the RSA Conference: past, present and future. The RSA Conference is a series of IT security conferences. Approximately 45,000 people attend one of the conferences each year. It was founded in 1991 as a small cryptography conference. RSA conferences take place in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the United Arab Emir...

On this episode of The Cyebrsecurity Defenders Podcast, we talk platformization and the SecOps Cloud Platform with Maxime Lamothe-Brassard, Founder & CEO of LimaCharlie. In a world where digital transformation has become the norm, cybersecurity professionals face unprecedented challenges. The traditional approach of managing dozens of disparate point solutions and siloed security tools, while...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . Ukrainian hackers claim to have breached the Russian drone developer Albatross, leaking 100 gigabytes of data, including internal documentation, technical data and drawings of various types of unmanned aerial vehicles . A critical vulnerability in Atlassi...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at Open Source Intelligence with Mishaal Khan, Cybersecurity Practice Lead at Mindsight. Misshal is a jack of all trades and master of some! With a profound knack for thinking like the bad guys, Misshal harnesses his extensive knowledge—from the nitty-gritty of bits and bytes to intricate business processes. As a techie,...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss the GRU-backed cyber unit Sandworm which was recently promoted to APT44 by Mandiant . Sandworm is a notorious hacking group, believed to be linked to Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU. Known for its destructive cyberattacks, Sandworm has targeted various sectors worldwide, including energy, media, and election systems....

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel. eSentire's Threat Response Unit has observed FakeBat loader being distributed via FakeUpdates, ultimately leading to a LummaC2 infection via a custom-written PaykRunPE provided by the FakeBat Threat Actors . CISA is investigating a breach at business intel...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we take a close look at Digital Forensics with Carlos Cajigas, CTO of Covert Bit. Carlos is a seasoned Incident Response professional hailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Carlos's journey in the field began after dedicating over a decade to law enforcement, specializing as a Digital Forensics Detective and Examiner in West Palm Beach, Florida....

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some cutting-edge intel coming out of LimaCharlie's community Slack channel . On March 29, 2024 defenders became aware that a backdoor was intentionally planted inside of XZ Utils an open source data compression utility available on many installations of Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. The threat actors behind this imp...

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we have an in-depth talk about the cyber threat from China, with Adam Kozy and Daniel Velasquez. Daniel started his career as a defender in the United States Marine Corps as an intelligence analyst where he served in Afghanistan - from there he went on to work with the Defense Intelligence Agency, Joint Special Operations Command and the CIA....

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Salvador Mendoza, Director of Research and Development at Metabase Q, about the tokenization of payment systems. Salvador is a prominent figure in the cybersecurity industry and holds the position of Director of Research and Development at Metabase Q. He is also an integral member of the Ocelot Offensive Security Team. His area o...