Episodes

  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 288

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 288
    Dec 9 2024
    In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, we discuss the anticipated rise of Mac malware, the economic implications of new top-level domains (TLDs) for phishing, innovative phishing techniques using corrupt documents, and the risks associated with open-source software. We also explore the concept of risk homeostasis in cybersecurity, examining how users’ perceptions of security … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 288 →
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    1 hr
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 287

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 287
    Dec 1 2024
    In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various topics including their holiday plans, updates on their podcast, and significant cybersecurity incidents. They delve into a recent Wi-Fi breach involving Russian hackers, CrowdStrike’s IT outage and its implications for customer retention, and the discovery of malware exploiting vulnerable … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 287 →
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    57 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 286

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 286
    Nov 24 2024
    In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity topics, including the launch of their new podcast, Getting Defensive. They delve into a CISA report on exploited vulnerabilities, highlighting the concerning trend of zero-day vulnerabilities being exploited. The conversation also covers a GitHub incident involving malicious commits … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 286 →
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 285

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 285
    Nov 11 2024
    In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, we discuss the theft of cloud credentials, the exploitation of SharePoint vulnerabilities, evolving malware techniques, and the importance of cyber due diligence for suppliers. They reflect on the challenges of managing secrets, the implications of auto-updates, and the need for robust risk management practices in the face … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 285 →
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 284

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 284
    Oct 29 2024
    Delta’s Lawsuit, SEC Penalties, and Fortinet’s Zero-Day Exploit In this episode, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kellett discuss current cybersecurity issues, starting with Delta Air Lines’ $500 million lawsuit against CrowdStrike over an IT outage and data breach. They explore SEC penalties imposed on tech companies for downplaying the SolarWinds hack’s impact, followed by an … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 284 →
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    54 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 283

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 283
    Oct 21 2024
    “They Can’t All Be Winners” In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat explore several pressing cybersecurity topics as of October 2024. The discussion begins by addressing the rapid increase in vulnerability exploitation speeds, with a highlight that 70% of exploitable flaws in 2023 were zero-days, now being exploited … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 283 →
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    53 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 282

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 282
    Oct 12 2024
    Episode 282: Exploiting Trust in Cybersecurity Practices In episode 282 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kallett discuss several cybersecurity topics. They highlight a phishing attack outlined by Microsoft, where cybercriminals leverage file-hosting services like OneDrive and Dropbox to exploit trust and compromise identities. The episode also explores concerns about AI … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 282 →
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    38 mins
  • Defensive Security Podcast Episode 281

    Defensive Security Podcast Episode 281
    Sep 30 2024
    In this episode of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss various cybersecurity events and issues. The episode opens with discussion on the recent weather impacts affecting Asheville and lessons for disaster preparedness in the security industry. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to CrowdStrike’s recent Capitol Hill testimony, … Continue reading Defensive Security Podcast Episode 281 →
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    57 mins