logo
episode-header-image
Jan 2024
32m 13s

Encore: Examining the current state of s...

N2K Networks
About this episode

In this encore episode of CyberWire-X, N2K’s CSO, Chief Analyst, and Senior Fellow, Rick Howard, is joined by guest Rohit Dhamankar, Fortra's Vice President of Product Strategy, and Hash Table member Steve Winterfeld, Akamai's Advisory CISO to discuss CISO initiatives such as vendor consolidation, automation, and attack surface management as a way to determine if it’s possible to achieve both increased security maturity and decreased operational load. This session covers common mistakes when adopting security technologies, including the pros and cons of AI, and how to better collaborate together.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Yesterday
Plug-ins gone rogue.
Patch Tuesday. An Iranian ransomware group puts a premium on U.S. and Israeli targets. Batavia spyware targets Russia’s industrial sector. HHS fines a Texas Behavioral Health firm for failed risk analysis. The Anatsa banking trojan targets financial institutions in the U.S. and C ... Show More
29m 52s
Jul 8
Memory leaks and login sneaks.
Researchers release proof-of-concept exploits for CitrixBleed2. Grafana patches four high-severity vulnerabilities. A hacker claims to have breached Spanish telecom giant Telefónica. Italian police arrest a Chinese man wanted by U.S. authorities for alleged industrial espionage. ... Show More
30m 50s
Jul 7
SafePay, unsafe day.
Ingram Micro suffers a ransomware attack by the SafePay gang. Spanish police dismantle a large-scale investment fraud ring. The SatanLock ransomware group says it is shutting down. Brazilian police arrest a man accused of stealing over $100 million from the country’s banking syst ... Show More
37m 27s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2024
2820: The Cyber Insurance Equation: Risk, Responsibility, and Readiness
In today's digital landscape, the role of cybersecurity within organizations is more critical than ever. As businesses navigate the complexities of protecting their data and infrastructure, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) stands at the forefront of this evolving bat ... Show More
36m 29s
May 2024
AI Is a Cybersecurity Tool and Threat
When it comes to cybersecurity, artificial intelligence is proving to be both a formidable defensive tool and a potential threat. Today, Patrick Hevesi, VP Analyst with Gartner for Technical Professionals, discusses the concept and implications of “dark AI.” He also highlights pr ... Show More
26m 19s
Feb 2021
The War with Algorithms: Why Your Next Security Strategy Includes A.I. and Machine Learning
The image of a hooded individual illuminated by the glare of a computer screen hacking into a company’s network is the classic picture of what a cyber attack looks like. The reality, though, is these attackers are almost never a one-man band, but rather a sophisticated team armed ... Show More
40m 57s
Dec 2021
Security Straight Talk with Jim Alkove, Chief Trust Officer at Salesforce, and George Kurtz, President/CEO and co-founder of CrowdStrike
When it comes to IT security, there are a lot of marketing pitches out there offering bullish assessments of certain technologies, and, of course, the particular products being pitched. Really, there’s nothing wrong with marketers doing their jobs, and it’s especially useful when ... Show More
36m 12s
Dec 2021
Keeping Security Simple with Johanna Baum, the CEO and Founder of S3 (Strategic Security Solutions)
There is a lot of conversation among IT security leaders about engaging the workforce in order to mitigate threats. But how do security professionals actually win people over to their side? Many employees are willing to comply but what can be done to really get through to those t ... Show More
41 m
Jul 2021
Analyzing the Impact of A.I. and Technology on Society and Cybersecurity
Technology is advancing at pace never seen before and the newest tech, applications and widgets are being widely adopted at an even quicker rate. Just look at A.I. and machine learning tools,which are now used to identify things once thought unimaginable — whether it's to figure ... Show More
49m 58s
Feb 2024
Cato Networks and SASE Cybersecurity Platform
Cato Networks is looking to challenge network security incumbents including Palo Alto Networks and Fortinet by deploying its Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform offering to enterprise customers. In this episode of the Tech Disruptors podcast, CEO Shlomo Kramer sits down wi ... Show More
37m 43s
Jan 2024
2787: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Application Security With Checkmarx
In this compelling episode, we delve into the strategic importance of application security as businesses undergo digital transformation. Sandeep Johri, with his rich experience at Checkmarx, sheds light on this domain's multifaceted challenges and opportunities. We discuss how vu ... Show More
25m 34s
Jan 2024
Cyber Security Today, Week in Review for Friday, Jan. 26, 2024
This episode features a discussion on a hack at Microsoft, the recommendations of the Network Resilience Coalition, a report on AI and cyber threats and more 
27m 10s