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Inside Mandiant: Charles Carmakal on the Front Lines of Global Cyber Warfare
Manage episode 519257438 series 3594482
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, Charles Carmakal, CTO at Mandiant, discusses the current state of cybersecurity, the evolving threat landscape, and the importance of resilience in organizations. He emphasizes the ongoing arms race between cyber attackers and defenders, the rise of ransomware and extortion tactics, and the critical traits needed for aspiring cybersecurity analysts. Charles also shares insights into the day-to-day life at Mandiant and the transformative role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity efforts. He concludes with valuable advice for those looking to enter the field, highlighting the importance of passion, persistence, and continuous learning.
Chapters
1. Sponsor Message And Setup (00:00:00)
2. Guest Intro And Context (00:01:36)
3. Current Threat Landscape Snapshot (00:03:13)
4. Arms Race And Mass Exploitation (00:07:00)
5. Case Study Klopp And Oracle EBS (00:11:55)
6. Ransom Credibility And Payment Factors (00:16:20)
7. What Mandiant Does And How It Works (00:21:05)
8. Day In The Life Of An IR Analyst (00:25:45)
9. Offensive Security Workflow And Ethics (00:30:05)
10. AI’s Impact On Defense And Offense (00:33:40)
11. Career Advice Passion And Persistence (00:37:30)
12. Closing Notes And Community CTA (00:44:20)
48 episodes
Manage episode 519257438 series 3594482
In this episode of the Cybersecurity Mentors Podcast, Charles Carmakal, CTO at Mandiant, discusses the current state of cybersecurity, the evolving threat landscape, and the importance of resilience in organizations. He emphasizes the ongoing arms race between cyber attackers and defenders, the rise of ransomware and extortion tactics, and the critical traits needed for aspiring cybersecurity analysts. Charles also shares insights into the day-to-day life at Mandiant and the transformative role of AI in enhancing cybersecurity efforts. He concludes with valuable advice for those looking to enter the field, highlighting the importance of passion, persistence, and continuous learning.
Chapters
1. Sponsor Message And Setup (00:00:00)
2. Guest Intro And Context (00:01:36)
3. Current Threat Landscape Snapshot (00:03:13)
4. Arms Race And Mass Exploitation (00:07:00)
5. Case Study Klopp And Oracle EBS (00:11:55)
6. Ransom Credibility And Payment Factors (00:16:20)
7. What Mandiant Does And How It Works (00:21:05)
8. Day In The Life Of An IR Analyst (00:25:45)
9. Offensive Security Workflow And Ethics (00:30:05)
10. AI’s Impact On Defense And Offense (00:33:40)
11. Career Advice Passion And Persistence (00:37:30)
12. Closing Notes And Community CTA (00:44:20)
48 episodes
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