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Year-End Review: The Highs and Lows of Cybersecurity in 2025
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Cybersecurity Today brings you a special year-end episode, featuring noteworthy guests Tammy Harper from Flare, Laura Payne from White Tuque, David Shipley from Beauceron Security, and John Pinard, co-host of Project Synapse. This episode delves into the pivotal cybersecurity stories of 2025, including a detailed discussion on MFA phishing attacks, the effectiveness of cybersecurity training, and the troubling trends in ransomware payments. Also covered are the evolving roles of AI in both defending and perpetrating cyber crimes. The guests share their insights, hopes, and concerns for the industry's future, emphasizing the importance of awareness, empathy, and community. Tune in as they reflect on the past year's challenges and successes, and look forward to more resilient and innovative cybersecurity practices in 2026.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:20 Meet the Panelists 01:30 Reflecting on the Year: Achievements and Goals 02:08 Naughty and Nice: Cybersecurity Challenges 03:44 The Rise of Fake Torrents and Piracy 07:07 Ransomware and Data Extortion Trends 18:00 The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 26:15 The Persistent Threat of Email Phishing 27:24 AI Vulnerabilities and Security Concerns 28:18 The Role of AI in Social Engineering 29:07 The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity 31:15 The Future of AI and Security Measures 34:40 The Human Element in Cybersecurity 39:49 Hopes and Predictions for the Future 45:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections
1237 episodes
Manage episode 525175606 series 2146884
Cybersecurity Today brings you a special year-end episode, featuring noteworthy guests Tammy Harper from Flare, Laura Payne from White Tuque, David Shipley from Beauceron Security, and John Pinard, co-host of Project Synapse. This episode delves into the pivotal cybersecurity stories of 2025, including a detailed discussion on MFA phishing attacks, the effectiveness of cybersecurity training, and the troubling trends in ransomware payments. Also covered are the evolving roles of AI in both defending and perpetrating cyber crimes. The guests share their insights, hopes, and concerns for the industry's future, emphasizing the importance of awareness, empathy, and community. Tune in as they reflect on the past year's challenges and successes, and look forward to more resilient and innovative cybersecurity practices in 2026.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:20 Meet the Panelists 01:30 Reflecting on the Year: Achievements and Goals 02:08 Naughty and Nice: Cybersecurity Challenges 03:44 The Rise of Fake Torrents and Piracy 07:07 Ransomware and Data Extortion Trends 18:00 The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) 26:15 The Persistent Threat of Email Phishing 27:24 AI Vulnerabilities and Security Concerns 28:18 The Role of AI in Social Engineering 29:07 The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity 31:15 The Future of AI and Security Measures 34:40 The Human Element in Cybersecurity 39:49 Hopes and Predictions for the Future 45:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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