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Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode of the podcast we dissect "The Importance of Automation and Orchestration in Cyber Security."  As you are well aware cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent.  The need for efficient and effective security measures has never been more critical. Equally, automation and orchestration have...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode, we're tackling a topic that has become increasingly relevant in our post-pandemic world: the hidden dangers posed by remote work. As more companies embrace flexible work arrangements, the convenience and efficiency of working from home bring new set of challenges.  From cybersecurity threats to data privacy concerns...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode we're exploring an exciting and transformative innovation: Digital Twins technology and its groundbreaking application in cybersecurity. Imagine having a virtual replica of your entire digital infrastructure—a detailed, dynamic model that mirrors every aspect of your environment. In particular, we will look at how th...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this episode we continue with part 2 on comparing SSL VPN and IPsec VPN, two popular technologies used for secure remote access. As I said last week, understanding the nuances of these technologies is therefore crucial. We'll explore how each VPN works, their security features, performance differences, and the scenarios where each excels. Pl...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode  we're diving into the world of VPNs,  Specifically we will compare SSL VPN and IPsec VPN, two popular technologies used for secure remote access. In the post pandemic area, remote work become part of the new normal post. Understanding the nuances of these technologies is therefore crucial. We'll explore how eac...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode, we will be exploring the fascinating world of remote browser isolation technology or RBI as it appreciated. We will delve into what remote browser isolation is, how it works, and the limitations it faces. Join us as we uncover the complexities of this innovative cybersecurity approach, shedding light on its benefits and...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback!  In part 2 on eBPF we continue demystifying this promising new technology that is strengthening  the cyber space. Please listen to the previous episode i.e. Episode 169 before you to listen to this one.   Having said that, lets recap a top trending security news, shall we? New UK Law: No Default Passwords on Smart Devices from April 2024 - https://w...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback!  In this episode, we're diving deep to demystif  a groundbreaking technology that's gathering pace on the security front. It is not something most  people are aware of. This technology is bringing enhanced visibility, increased performance to enabling powerful security measures.   Hang around as we unravel the potential of eBPF in bolsteri...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode, we will continue with part 2 on "Preparing for and responding to ransomeware attack" As I said last week, ransomware is a threat that will be around us for the foreseeable future. Do listen to part 1 before you listen to this episode. With that out of the way, lets have a look a top trending piece of update for...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Ransomware is a threat that will be around us for the foreseeable future.  In this week's episode we will look at the history of ransomware, the common TTPs in use by threat actors such as Turla, how to align our incident response to that threat and others, and finally how to contain, eradicate, and recover from it. In addition we will answer t...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This week we will dive into a collection of powerful system utilities and tools designed to help users diagnose, troubleshoot, and monitor Windows operating system. These utilities provide advanced functionality beyond what is typically available in Windows, as they offer insights into system internals, processes, file systems, networking, and more....

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! AI is getting into all sorts of places but no less than in cybersecurity in both a good way and bad ways. In a good way with bolstering Incident response live cycle but unfortunately in a bad way with generating convincing phishing email or assisting with script and coding etc. In this week's episode we will focus on how AI is helping IR in get...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In our second episode, we continue exploring  the  concept of adopting a platform security.  In this second part we will continue where we left off from last week and will encourage you to listed to the first episode if you have not done so. Before we get into the main topic, lets touch one important top trending piece of news this week. And that is...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. In this episode, we explore  the recently much talked about concept of adopting a platform security. As technology advances, cyber criminals continually adapt their tactics. Engaged in a constant ca...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! It was the LEAP event this past week. LEAP is a technology event in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and it attracts every technology company imaginable especially in the cyber security domain. This is year was no different. At LEAP, I met with Port53, a firm that helps from SMB to enterprise businesses with their cyber security mission by delivering enterprise...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This week I attended Qatar Web Summit. This is a technology and start-up summit held yearly in Doha, Qatar. There were a lot going on and I am lucky to have spent time with the Ken Fee, the CEO of Business Technology Architect shorten as BTA where we talked about security, network optimisation and automation.  The return of LockBit  Ransomware-as-a-...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this episode, we are continuing with part 2 of the risks paused by default configuration. As I said last week, while default config is convenient for initial setup, these  settings are may introduce significant security risks that can leave systems vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors.  Please listen to the first episode before you list...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In today's interconnected world, default configurations are ubiquitous across various systems and devices, from routers to software applications. While convenient for initial setup, these default settings often harbor significant security risks that can leave systems vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors. In this episode, we delve into...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This is the second episode of our two part episode on whether quantum computing is a threat to cryptography really. Make sure you listen to episode 1 first as we laid the foundation on what is coming up in this episode. As always lets review this week's top trending security news first. CISA and the FBI release Living of the land technique guid...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Cryptography are the backbone of privacy since time immemorial. Toda is THE foundational block of the connected world without which the Internet will crumble as we know it. There is a feverish discussions happening and fast improving of a new era in computing - Quantum computing, and it is improving year after year taking us ever closer to question...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. Accessing and managing various applications and services remotely is a daily occurrence for a typical administrator. It is often the fastest way to accomplish a quick task while you are on the move...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! When things go wrong, they go wrong fast. This week will dive into the widespread exploitation on iVanti VPN solution that attracted a lot of attention from both the security community as well as from the bad guys. What went wrong? Stay tuned. Just before we get into iVanti, lets review the other top security news this week. Millions of passwords of...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! We are continuing demystifying a couple of terms that folks new to the realm of cyber security often mix up. Those are the  terms Exfil or DLP.  So by the end of the session you will surely understand where you stand the next time you will hear an Exfil has happened to so and so org or a DLP is require here. Make sure you listen to part 1 beforehand...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! We will kick off the year with demystifying a couple of terms that folks new to the realm of cyber security often mix up. Those are the  terms Exfil or DLP.  So by the end of the session you will surely understand where you stand the next time you will hear an Exfil has happened to so and so org or a DLP is require here. Before we get into the weeds...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Welcome back and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain English. Well 2023 came and is is now gone, in this final episode we are unwinding the tape to go back to our most popular episodes. If you ever wondered hey what are the most listened to episode. This...