YusufOnSecurity.com

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. In our penultimate episode, we will review the twist and turn of 2023. We will go over the trend that stood out the most and both the trends and players behind them throughout he course of year...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Digital inter-connectivity define our era.  One of the primary challenges facing supply chain cyber security is the expanding attack surface.  In this week's episode we will turn to Supply Chain Security, how attackers carry out such attacks. We will also look at previous examples and what mitigations can be mounted to prevent these do not happ...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! The holiday season is when most of us let our guard down. For the cyber criminal though, it is their hunting season.  In this episode we will give you practical advise on how to stay one step ahead of the miscreants and avoid getting their hands on your sensitive data or cash or both. To get started, lets review top trending security news this: Priv...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In episode 148 we look inside the mysterious world of the Dark Web. The Dark Web is a hidden area of the internet that is often obscured by mystery and intrigue to many, and it is unlike standard search engines and browsing destination. I will try to deconstruct this covert network and make you aware of what makes it different from the surface web a...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! One of the go tools for attackers are Web shells. In this episode we will explore what these are, their background, how they are used and how you can avoid be turned against you. These deceptive tools bring immense power to the hands of hackers, acting as covert entry door to infiltrate and control the machines that power the Internet, web servers....

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! During Gitex Global in Dubai I sat down with the leaders and founders of Source Technology an organisation based in Swizerland that developed a tool called Source Security. This is ...quote... "technology to integrate behavioral analytics with Symbolic Language that can significantly enhance cybersecurity by providing a deeper understanding of...

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. I'm  your your host Ibrahim Yusuf In today's episode, we're shedding light on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity - Indications of Compromise, also known as I...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today, we're diving into the world of cybersecurity with an eye to vulnerability scoring system. C We've got a topic that's on the mind of anyone with interest in risk management, one that's of paramount importance to anyone concerned with the safety and integrity of their assets. That's right, today we're talking about...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! And in today's episode we  ponder over how technology continues to reach every aspect of our lives and now the places we call our castles...our homes.  The other week at GITEX I also sat down with Floris Grandvarlet, EMEA Innovation, Sustainability, CTO at CISCO. More that later, but first..... we look at at recent breach and mishaps that left...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This was GITEX 2023 Dubai week. GITEX, short for the "Gulf Information Technology Exhibition," is a prominent annual technology event and trade show held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is one of the largest and most influential technology exhibitions in the Middle East, attracting participants and visitors from around the world. At GIT...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! This is the second part of our Threat Modeling episode. Please listen to last week week's episode, that is episode 140 before you dive into this one. Having said that, lets have a look at the top security news this week: - https://blog.google : New Gmail protections for a safer, less spammy inbox - https://blog.postmaster.yahooinc.com : More Se...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In this week's episode I step through what Threat Modeling is. And yes it a crucial aspect of cybersecurity that is often overlooked. Join us as we explain this concept by carefully examining its definition, and, more importantly, highlighting its effectiveness as a powerful tool in the ever-changing threat, defenses and mitigation. But before...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today's episode is a continuation of what we've started last week: Initial Access. This is part 2.  And as I said, it truly is the point where the rubber hits the road when it comes to the important stages to look out for during an attack. Thoroughly investigation the Initial Access stage allows us finding how an attacker made their way in...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! In today's episode, we're peeling back the layers of cybersecurity to delve into a critical phase of the attack lifecycle: Initial Access. It's the point where the rubber truly hits the road during a cyberattack. We will uncover the strategies, tactics, and technologies involved in gaining that crucial foothold in target systems for b...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today we will step back and talk about the fundamentals to understanding this ever-evolving field: cyber security.  And what better way than to cover "Introduction to Cyber Security" in this episode. But before that, we will recap other  trending  security news  including:  The stolen LastPass vaults may have been cracked - https://securit...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Today we will step back and talk about the fundamentals to understanding this ever-evolving field: cyber security.  And what better way than to cover "Introduction to Cyber Security" in this episode. But before that, we will recap other  trending  security news  including:  Notepad++ 8.5.7 released with fixes for four security vulnerabilit...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback!  In the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats and vulnerabilities, the importance of selecting the right tools for the job cannot be overstated. Just like a skilled craftsman relies on the right tools to create a masterpiece, cybersecurity professionals must carefully choose their tools to safeguard digital asset effectively. Join us as we delv...

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. I'm Ibrahim Yusuf, your host, and in today's episode, we're exploring an exciting intersection between generative AI and cybersecurity. In particular we will look into whether cyber s...

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. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cohaesus Group. We touched various areas of cyber security. I split the talk into two parts as it went on a bit. Without further ado, here is the second part....

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. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cohaesus Group. We touched various areas of cyber security. I split the talk into two parts as it went on a bit. Without further ado, here is the first part....

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 today's episode, we'll explore a critical aspect of endpoint security – the ransomware rollback feature. Ransomware is still a prevailing threat, targeting individuals and organizatio...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Listen to this very insightful episode on differentiating two important cybersecurity domains that are both intriguing and essential: Threat Hunting and Incident Response. We all agree that staying one step ahead of cybercrooks is paramount. But what sets these two critical practices apart, and how do they work together to safeguard businesses? Whil...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback!  Thanks for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. This is another exciting episode of our cybersecurity podcast! Today, we've got a topic that's hot off the press—the newly released Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 4, or PCI DSS v4....

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback! Thanks for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. Today, we continue with part 2 the critical aspect of cybersecurity: incident response best practices. Given the unforgiving threat landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing number of cyber threats. Whether...

Enjoying the content? Let us know your feedback!  Thanks for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. Today, we delve into a critical aspect of cybersecurity: incident response best practices. Given the unforgiving threat landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing number of cyber threats. Whether it's...