Best SecurityWeek Podcasts (2025)

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Spying on your kids, Bank Robberies, Qantas, LOTL, sudo, Hunters, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #492 33:25

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Spying on your kids, Bank Robberies, Qantas, LOTL, sudo, Hunters, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-492

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Checking in on the State of Appsec in 2025 - Sandy Carielli, Janet Worthington - ASW #338 1:07:15

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Appsec still deals with ancient vulns like SQL injection and XSS. And now LLMs are generating code along side humans. Sandy Carielli and Janet Worthington join us once again to discuss what all this new code means for appsec practices. On a positive note, the prevalence of those ancient vulns seems to be diminishing, but the rising use of LLMs is e…

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Identity, AI & Access: Highlights from Identiverse 2025 - Treb Ryan, Sagi Rodin, Amir Ofek, Artyom Poghosyan, Ajay Amlani, Ajay Gupta - ESW #414 1:49:38

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Single Sign On (SSO) and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) is critical to secure operations for companies of all sizes. Why is the foundation of cybersecurity still locked behind enterprise licensing? Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) are essential—not optional—for protecting modern businesses. But today, these critical too…

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North Korea, ransomware, social engineering, AI, Apple, Drugs & Iran - SWN #491 28:50

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North Korea, ransomware, social engineering, AI, Apple, Drugs & Iran on this edition of the Security Weekly News! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-491

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Exploring Meshtastic and LoRa Mesh Networks - Rob Allen - PSW #881 1:08:13

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This week, we dive into the world of Meshtastic and LoRa—two technologies empowering secure, long-range, and infrastructure-free communication. We'll talk about the origins of Meshtastic, how LoRa radio works, and why mesh networking is revolutionizing off-grid messaging for adventurers, hackers, emergency responders, and privacy advocates alike. W…

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The Value of Zero Trust - Rob Allen - BSW #402 32:29

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New research estimates the value of Zero Trust. Using the Marsh McLennan Cyber Risk Intelligence Center’s proprietary cyber losses dataset from the past eight years, researchers estimated that overall cyber losses could have been potentially reduced by up to 31% had the organizations widely deployed zero-trust security. This adds up to a projected …

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Sony, Scattered Spider, Hikvision, Cybercrime, Iran, BSODs, Cloudflare, Josh Marpet.. - SWN #490 31:11

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Sony, Scattered Spider, Hikvision, Cybercrime, Iran, BSODs, Cloudflare, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-490

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Simple Patterns for Complex Secure Code Reviews - Louis Nyffenegger - ASW #337 38:26

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Manual secure code reviews can be tedious and time intensive if you're just going through checklists. There's plenty of room for linters and compilers and all the grep-like tools to find flaws. Louis Nyffenegger describes the steps of a successful code review process. It's a process that starts with understanding code, which can even benefit from a…

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The Illusion of Control: Shadow IT, SSO Shortcomings, and the True Path to Security - Dave Lewis - ESW #413 1:52:05

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Interview with Dave Lewis Organizations believe they have a firm grip on security with SSO and corporate IT policies, but in reality, shadow IT lurks in the background—expanding attack surfaces and exposing sensitive data. Employees bypass security controls for the sake of convenience, while SSO fails to provide the comprehensive security net organ…

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Broadcom, Direct Send, N0auth, UNFI, Cisco, Oneclik, Russ Beauchemin, and more... - SWN #489 31:28

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Broadcom is coming for you, Direct Send, N0auth, UNFI, Cisco, Oneclik, Russ Beauchemin, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-489

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Is Vuln Management Dead? - HD Moore - PSW #880 2:16:08

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This conversation explores the intersection of cybersecurity and emerging technologies, focusing on innovative hacking techniques, the evolution of vulnerability management, and the critical importance of asset discovery. The discussion also delves into the implications of cyber warfare, the persistent threat of default passwords, and the integrati…

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Thriving Through Volatility: Insights for CISOs - Jeff Pollard, Pejman (Pej) Roshan, Deepen Desai - BSW #401 1:05:24

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In this episode, Mandy Logan, Summer Craze Fowler, Jason Albuquerque, and Jeff Pollard of Forrester discuss the challenges and strategies for CISOs in navigating volatility in the security landscape. They emphasize the importance of building relationships within the organization, particularly with the CFO, to manage budgets effectively. The convers…

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The Rise of Malware: Salt Typhoon and Spark Kitty - SWN #488 35:37

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In this episode of Security Weekly News, Doug White discusses various cybersecurity threats, including the Salt Typhoon and Spark Kitty malware, the implications of Microsoft's decision to drop support for old hardware drivers, and the potential increase in cyber threats from Iran. The conversation also covers the alarming 16 billion password leak …

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How Fuzzing Barcodes Raises the Bar for Secure Code - Artur Cygan - ASW #336 1:01:18

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Fuzzing has been one of the most successful ways to improve software quality. And it demonstrates how improving software quality improves security. Artur Cygan shares his experience in building and applying fuzzers to barcode scanners, smart contracts, and just about any code you can imagine. We go through the useful relationship between unit tests…

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Rethinking Identity: IAM, PAM & Passwordless Trends from Identiverse - Chip Hughes, Ashley Stevenson, John Pritchard, Amit Masand, Matt Caulfield, David Lee - ESW #412 1:38:23

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In fast-paced, shared device environments like healthcare, manufacturing, and other critical industries, traditional access management approaches are falling short, quietly eroding both security and productivity. This episode explores how outdated methods, like shared credentials and clunky logins, create friction, increase risk, and undermine comp…

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Donut Holes, clickfix, rapperbots, bad devs, war, Doug Rants about Backups, and More. - SWN #487 33:37

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Donut Holes, clickfix, rapperbots, bad devs, war, Doug Rants about Backups, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-487

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Hacking Drivers - PSW #879 2:03:17

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This week: * The true details around Salt Typhoon are still unknown * The search for a portable pen testing device * Directories named "hacker2" are suspicious * Can a $24 cable compete with a $180 cable? * Hacking Tesla wall chargers * Old Zyxel exploits are new again * Hacking Asus drivers * Stealing KIAs - but not like you may think * Fake artic…

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CISO Cyber Insurance Empowerment - Peter Hedberg, Stephan Jou, Morey Haber - BSW #400 1:03:41

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In this episode of Business Security Weekly, Mandy Logan, along with guests Peter Hedberg, Summer Craze Fowler, and Ben Carr, delve into the complexities of cyber insurance and the empowerment of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). The discussion covers the evolving landscape of cyber insurance, the critical role of underwriting, and the i…

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AI Zombie Lawyer, Scattered Spider, ASUS, Mainframes, GrayAlpha, Backups, Josh Marpet - SWN #486 36:26

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AI Zombie Lawyers, Scattered Spider, ASUS, Mainframes, GrayAlpha, Backups, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-486

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Threat Modeling With Good Questions and Without Checklists - Farshad Abasi - ASW #335 1:08:00

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What makes a threat modeling process effective? Do you need a long list of threat actors? Do you need a long list of terms? What about a short list like STRIDE? Has an effective process ever come out of a list? Farshad Abasi joins our discussion as we explain why the answer to most of those questions is No and describe the kinds of approaches that …

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Insider threats, migrating away from cloud, RSAC interviews with Cyera and Blumira - Yotam Segev, Matthew Warner, Rob Allen - ESW #411 1:19:04

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Segment 1 - Interview with Rob Allen from ThreatLocker This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/threatlocker to learn more about them! Segment 2 - Topic: Growing Trend - Edge Computing and Hybrid Cloud Segment 3 - Interviews from RSAC 2025 Cyera Cyera is the fastest-growing data security company in history, em…

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$200,000 Zoom Call, Microsoft, Zero-Click, China & HD With $649 million of Bitcoin - SWN #485 28:38

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This week we have, $200,000 Zoom Call, Microsoft Teams, INTERPOL, Zero-Click, Junk Food, China & Hard Drive With $649 million of Bitcoin. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-485

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UEFI Vulnerabilities Galore - PSW #878 2:10:48

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This week: You got a Bad box, again Cameras are expose to the Internet EU and connected devices Hydrophobia NVRAM variables Have you heard about IGEL Linux? SSH and more NVRAM AI skeptics are nuts, and AI doesn't make you more efficient Trump Cybersecurity orders I think I can root my Pixel 6 Decentralized Wordpres plugin manager Threat actor namin…

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Security Money: The Index is Up, CISOs Need to Get Out, and Are You Burning Out? - BSW #399 56:27

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This week, it’s time for security money. The index is up, but the previous quarterly results were brutal. In the leadership and communications segment, Get out of the audit committee: Why CISOs need dedicated board time, Quietly Burning Out? What To Do When Your Leadership Starts Lacking, How to rethink leadership to energize disengaged employees, …

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Vixen Panda, NPM, Roundcube, IoT, 4Chan, Josh Marpet, and more... - SWN #484 32:23

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Vixen Panda, NPM, Roundcube, IoT, 4Chan, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-484

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Bringing CISA's Secure by Design Principles to OT Systems - Matthew Rogers - ASW #334 1:09:09

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CISA has been championing Secure by Design principles. Many of the principles are universal, like adopting MFA and having opinionated defaults that reduce the need for hardening guides. Matthew Rogers talks about how the approach to Secure by Design has to be tailored for Operational Technology (OT) systems. These systems have strict requirements o…

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Empowering Developers: Fostering a Culture of Security in AppSec - Danielle Ruderman - CSP #213 30:37

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In this episode, we explore the crucial role of cultivating a strong security culture to drive change in AppSec, where training and collaboration are key. Our distinguished guest, Danielle Ruderman, discusses the importance of executive support in ensuring that application development isn't just about churning out apps on time, but also about adopt…

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The enterprise security news, more secure by removing credentials, & RSAC interviews - Marty Momdjian, Amit Saha, Dr. Tina Srivastava - ESW #410 1:38:02

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Segment 1 - Enterprise Security News, Live at IDV This week, in the enterprise security news, Acquisitions potential IPOs Terminator Salvation in real life First $1B one-employee business? Mikko puts in his notice Pitch Black in real life, and more! Segment 2 - Interview with Dr. Tina Srivastava The #1 cause of data breaches is stolen credentials. …

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Elsa, Redline, ChaosRat, iMessage, Bladed Feline , Aaran Leyland, and More... - SWN #483 34:00

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Elsa, Redline, ChaosRat, iMessage, Bladed Feline , Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-483

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Updating & Protecting Linux Systems - PSW #877 1:05:23

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Two parts to this episode: Tech Segment: Updating Linux Systems - Beyond apt-get upgrade * Custom scripts for ensuring your Linux systems are up-to-date * topgrade - tutorial for using topgrade to update Linux systems on various Linux distributions Discussion Topic: Anti-Malware and/or EDR on Linux Platforms * PCI calls for scanning Linux systems *…

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Regain Control of Business Risks, Your Leadership Habits, and Being Present - Alla Valente - BSW #398 1:18:17

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During times of volatility, business leaders often don’t know what they are able to change or even what they should change. At precisely these times, business leaders become risk leaders and need to quickly learn how to identify what is within their control and what isn’t — to not only survive but thrive. Alla Valente, Principal Analyst at Forreste…

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Bovril, Deranged, Crocodilus, Cartier, Jinx, Conti, Scattered Spider, Josh Marpet... - SWN #482 37:10

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Bovril, Deranged Hookworm, Crocodilus, Cartier, Jinx, Conti, Scattered Spider, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-482

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AIs, MCPs, and the Acutal Work that LLMs Are Generating - ASW #333 39:06

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The recent popularity of MCPs is surpassed only by the recent examples deficiencies of their secure design. The most obvious challenge is how MCPs, and many more general LLM use cases, have erased two decades of security principles behind separating code and data. We take a look at how developers are using LLMs to generate code and continue our sea…

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Building Cyber Resilience: AI Threats, Mid-Market Risks & Ransomware Trends - Eyal Benishti, Chris Peluso, Chad Alessi, Tony Anscombe, Karl Van den Bergh, Nick Carroll - ESW #409 1:38:33

1M ago1:38:33

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Segment 1 CTG Interview Middle market companies face unique challenges in the ever-evolving cyber environment. Developing a comprehensive cybersecurity approach is a business imperative for middle market companies, and Chad Alessi will discuss the threat landscape, what’s keeping IT decision-makers awkward at night, and the best approach to creatin…

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Edge, Safari, CISO Pay and Loathing, Fake AI, ASUS, OneDrive, Manus, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #481 33:15

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Edge, Safari, CISO Pay and Loathing, Fake AI, ASUS, OneDrive, Manus, Aaran Leyland, and More on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-481

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It's A Trap! - PSW #876 2:02:39

1M ago2:02:39

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In the security news: Vicious Trap - The malware hiding in your router Hacking your car WSL is open-source, but why? Using AI to find vulnerabilities - a case study Why you should not build your own password manager The inside scoop behind Lumma Infostealer Hacking a smart grill Hardcoded credentials on end of life routers and "Alphanetworks" SIM s…

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Quantum Readiness & Zero Trust: Strategies to Strengthen Digital Resilience - Amit Sinha, Chris Hickman, Albert Estevez Polo, Jordan Avnaim - BSW #397 1:07:59

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This segment explores how automated microsegmentation addresses critical Zero Trust gaps overlooked by traditional access controls and legacy segmentation solutions. We'll examine the limitations of perimeter-based defenses in today's dynamic threat landscape and reveal how automated microsegmentation enhances network security beyond conventional f…

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AP Tests, Hyper-V, Notepad, Google, Nova Scotia, NHI, Bond, Josh Marpet, and more... - SWN #480 35:14

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AP Tests, Hyper-V, Notepad, Google, Nova Scotia, NHI, Bond, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-480

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AI in AppSec: Agentic Tools, Vibe Coding Risks & Securing Non-Human Identities - Mo Aboul-Magd, Brian Fox, Mark Lambert, Shahar Man - ASW #332 1:04:35

1M ago1:04:35

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ArmorCode unveils Anya—the first agentic AI virtual security champion designed specifically for AppSec and product security teams. Anya brings together conversation and context to help AppSec, developers and security teams cut through the noise, prioritize risks, and make faster, smarter decisions across code, cloud, and infrastructure. Built into …

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Reality check on SOC AI; Enterprise News; runZero and Imprivata RSAC interviews - HD Moore, Joel Burleson-Davis, Erik Bloch - ESW #408 1:49:38

1M ago1:49:38

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Segment 1: Erik Bloch Interview The math on SOC AI just isn't adding up. It's not easy to do the math, either, as each SOC automation vendor is tackling alert fatigue and SecOps assistants a bit differently. Fortunately for us and our audience, Erik Bloch met with many of these vendors at RSAC and is going to share what he learned with us! Segment …

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Keyboards, 3am, TikTok, LummaC2, Cityworks, Honeypots, Fancy Bear, Aaran Leyland... - SWN #479 33:37

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Keyboards, 3 am, TikTok, LummaC2, Cityworks, Honeypots, Fancy Bear, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-479

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Malware Laced Printer Drivers - PSW #875 2:01:59

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This week in the security news: Malware-laced printer drivers Unicode steganography Rhode Island may sue Deloitte for breach. They may even win. Japan's active cyber defense law Stop with the ping LLMs replace Stack Overflow - ya don't say? Aggravated identity theft is aggravating Ivanti DSM and why you shouldn't use it EDR is still playing cat and…

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CISO Cheat Sheet, as Role Evolves and vCISO is Viable, Cobalt Strike and Resilience - Theresa Lanowitz, Rohit Dhamankar - BSW #396 1:17:08

2M ago1:17:08

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In the leadership and communications section, Why Every CISO Should Be Gunning For A Seat At The Board Table, The Innovation We Need is Strategic, Not Technical , The Best Leaders Ask the Right Questions, and more! This segment is sponsored by Fortra. Visit https://securityweekly.com/fortrarsac to learn more about them! Fortra is successfully reduc…

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WSL, Defendnot, Clippy, Crawlomatic, Take It Down, Pwn2Own, Aaran Leyland, and More.. - SWN #478 34:55

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WSL, Defendnot, Clippy, Crawlomatic, Take It Down, Pwn2Own, Aaran Leyland, and more on the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-478

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Appsec News & Interviews from RSAC on Identity and AI - Charlotte Wylie, Rami Saas - ASW #331 1:01:48

2M ago1:01:48

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In the news, Coinbase deals with bribes and insider threat, the NCSC notes the cross-cutting problem of incentivizing secure design, we cover some research that notes the multitude of definitions for secure design, and discuss the new Cybersecurity Skills Framework from the OpenSSF and Linux Foundation. Then we share two more sponsored interviews f…

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The State of Cybersecurity Readiness for the Next Big Emergency - Bri Frost, David Aviv, Marshall Erwin - ESW #407 2:12:42

2M ago2:12:42

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Segment 1: Fastly Interview In this week's interview segment, we talk to Marshall Erwin about the state of cybersecurity, particularly when it comes to third party risk management, and whether we're ready for the next big SolarWinds or Crowdstrike incident. These big incidents have inspired executive orders, the Secure by Design initiative, and eve…

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Steganography, RICO, CMMC, End of 10, AI is coming for you, Aaran Leyland and More... - SWN #477 33:54

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Steganography, RICO, CMMC, End of 10, AI is coming for you, Aaran Leyland and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-477

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Ransomware in your CPU - PSW #874 1:58:19

2M ago1:58:19

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This week in the security news: Android catches up to iOS with its own lockdown mode Just in case, there is a new CVE foundation Branch privilege injection attacks My screen is vulnerable The return of embedded devices to take over the world - 15 years later Attackers are going after MagicINFO Hacking Starlink Mitel SIP phones can be hacked Reversi…

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CISO Communication and Hiring, as they Combat Threat and Penetration Testing Trends - Derek Manky, Gunter Ollmann - BSW #395 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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In the leadership and communications section, How CISOs can talk cybersecurity so it makes sense to executives, Firms to spend more on GenAI than security in 2025, Europe leads shift from cyber security ‘headcount gap’ to skills-based hiring, and more! Next, pre-recorded interviews from RSAC Conference 2025, including: This segment is sponsored by …

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Deepfake, South Korea, Moonlander, ChineseAI, FBI, AI damages professional reputation - SWN #476 29:03

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Deepfake porn, South Korea, Operation Moonlander, Chinese AI, FBI, AI use damages professional reputation, Joshua Marpet and More Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-476