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Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This week episode, we dive into one of the most fascinating aspects of digital investigations: Windows forensic artifacts. It does not matter who you are: a security professional, an aspiring investigator, or simply curious about how experts uncover the digital breadcrumbs left on your computer, this episode will walk you through the essential piece...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today, we’re tackling a topic that every organization, big or small, absolutely must take seriously: Incident Response Playbook Imagine this: It’s 3 a.m., and your phone buzzes with an alert. A possible ransomware attack has been detected in your network. Do you panic, or do you execute a clear, structured plan? That’s the difference an Incident Res...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This week, we’re diving into a hot-off-the-presses report from the FBI, CISA, and NSA —a breakdown of the most exploited vulnerabilities of 2023. Think of this as the hackers' “most wanted” list: the weaknesses in software and systems that bad actors love to exploit because they’re effective and widely available. Before we get into that, lets r...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today, we’ll dive into what browser engines are, how they power your online experiences, and the security efforts shaping the modern web. We’ll also unpack extension security, with a spotlight on Google’s Manifest v3, and see how Safari and Firefox approach these challenges. Whether you’re a casual browser user or a budding tech enthusiast, this epi...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! It is another week and another podcast shaw on YusufOnSecurity where we deep dive into the complex world of cybersecurity that concerns both  professionals and anyone interested in how attackers continue to evolve their methods.  This week we will be covering advanced malware evasion techniques—strategies used by malicious software to avoid detectio...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode I will unpack the complexities of the cybersecurity world and help you stay informed and secure. Today, we’re going to dig into some intriguing concepts shaping the cybersecurity landscape: the Shared Fate Model and Trust Anchors. Some say these concepts are becoming so vital in modern IT security, their pros and cons, an...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Lets face it, the cyber crooks are always lurking aroud waiting for an opportunity to come in. They choose the path of least resistant and password is often their way in. Unfortunately password is still with us and for sometime to come too. In today episode, we’re digging deep into top common types of password attacks—and, most importantly, I’ll wal...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This week's episode is an interview with Nadim Lahoud from Red Sift at GITEX the Global IT Expo that is held yearly in Dubai. It is the largest tech startup gathering in the world.  Redsift is a company that provides a cloud-based DMARC, DKIM and SPF configuration and management platform called OnDMARC. They also provide: -Continuous certificat...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today we’re going to peel back the layers of Microsoft Windows architecture. For many of us, Windows has been a part of our computing lives for decades, whether at work or at home. But how much do we really know about how it works under the hood? In this episode, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Windows tick, compare it with Unix/Linux systems...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In today's episode, we’re diving into the world of APIs and Webhooks—two key technologies that power much of the automation and interaction between services online. Whether you’re a developer, security expert, or someone just curious about how data flows through the internet, this episode will give you valuable insights into how these tools wor...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today we’re discussing an exciting trend in the world of technology—the browser is no longer just a window to the web. So we asked is it becoming the operating system itself? From the early days of Mosaic and Netscape Navigator to today’s cloud-powered Chromebooks, the browser has evolved dramatically. In this episode, we’ll explore the security imp...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this episode lets look at the world of DevSecOps—a vital practice in modern software development that has implication on security. We’ll trace the history of software development, discuss the evolution of methodologies, and examine the challenges that have led to the emergence of DevSecOps. So, whether you’re a seasoned developer who is curious a...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today’s topic is one that mixes the marvel of modern technology with some very real concerns. We’re talking about the rise of Large Language Models, or LLMs, how they’re rapidly being adopted across industries, and the potential for sensitive data leakage on the open web. It’s a thrilling time for AI technologies, but as with all new frontiers, ther...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this episode we’re diving into an important topic that concerns one of the most trusted hardware security tokens on the market—the YubiKey 5 series. We’ll discuss a recently discovered vulnerability affecting YubiKeys and go over what it means for the broader world of authentication and cryptographic security. To help you fully understand the iss...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today, we will look into two essential cybersecurity solutions: File Integrity Monitoring or FIM and Endpoint Detection and Response, commonly known as EDR. Both of these technologies are crucial for protecting systems, but they work in very different ways. We’ll be comparing and contrasting their capabilities, benefits, and use cases. Before we get...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In today episode we’re diving into something that’s been making waves in the cybersecurity community—NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework has long been a cornerstone for building robust security practices, and with the release of version 2.0, there are some exciting new developments that are relevant given todays threat...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode we will dig in exploring a critical framework that’s reshaping how organizations approach cybersecurity—especially in the energy sector—known as the Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model. This is also refer to C2M2. We’ll unpack what C2M2 is, why it’s so important, and how it helps organizations assess and improve their...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode, we’re unpacking a topic that’s crucial for anyone connected to the digital world: _Why Hackers Target Stolen Credentials_. From understanding the value behind those stolen usernames and passwords to exploring the dark web marketplaces where they’re traded, we’ll break it all down and look at what this means for your secu...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode, we're diving into the Malware Information Sharing Platform, or MISP. We'll explore how MISP helps organizations share and leverage threat intelligence, enhancing their defense against cyber threats. Stay tuned as we unpack its features, benefits, challenges, and practical tips for implementation.  Before we get...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode, we will dig into the risk benefit analysis of allowing kernel level access to third party application. We will look into the inherent risks this brings into the operating system and the benefit thereof. We will also compare the approach the two major operatic system makers took i.e. Microsoft and Apple. We will include s...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This week's episode needs very little introduction: The CrowdStrike IT Outage. We will delve into the unprecedented IT outage caused by a corrupt update from CrowdStrike, which led to widespread Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on Windows systems across globe. Join us as we explore how this incident became the largest IT outage in history and...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! As I said in part of this two part series episode, It's easy to feel like nothing is secure these days, with constant reports of data breaches and exploits occurring everywhere you look. From major corporations to small businesses, no one seems immune to these pervasive cyber threats. The frequency and scale of these incidents can make it seem...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! It's easy to feel like nothing is secure these days, with constant reports of data breaches and exploits occurring everywhere you look. From major corporations to small businesses, no one seems immune to these pervasive cyber threats. The frequency and scale of these incidents can make it seem like our digital world is under continuous siege. I...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this episode, we’re focusing on the rising trend of IT outsourcing and its implications for cybersecurity. As more businesses delegate non-core tasks to third-party providers, they inadvertently open doors to trust relationship attacks. We'll explore how attackers exploit the trust between companies and their service providers, leading to po...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This week's episode will continue with part 2 of  "The Importance of Automation and Orchestration in Cyber Security."  As I said in the episode one, the need for efficient and effective security measures has never been more critical. I suggest you listen to E1, before you dive into this one. Without further ado, lets first get what is...