Cisco Talos researcher Nick Biasini on chasing APTs, mercenary hackers

November 7th, 2023  |  31 mins 27 secs

cisco talos, nation-state apts, psoas, ransomware

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Nick Biasini has been working in information security for nearly two decades. In his current role as head of outreach for Cisco Talos Intelligence Group, he leads a team of threat researchers tasked with tracking nation-state APTs, mercenary hacker groups and ransomware cybercriminals. In this episode, Biasini talks about the cryptic world of threat actor attribution, the rise of PSOAs (private sector offensive actors) and why network edge devices are a happy hunting ground for attackers.

Allison Nixon on disturbing elements in cybercriminal ecosystem

November 1st, 2023  |  48 mins 39 secs

lapsu$, ransomware, scattered spider, the-com

Episode sponsors:

• Binarly (https://binarly.io)
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Allison Nixon is Chief Researcher at Unit 221B and a trailblazer in the world of cybercrime research. In this episode, we deep-drive into the shadowy dynamics of underground criminal communities, high-profile ransomware attacks, teenage hacking groups breaking into big companies, and the challenges of attribution and law enforcement. Allison sheds light on why companies continue to be vulnerable targets and what they're often missing in their cybersecurity strategies.

Ron Brash on the water plant hacks and the state of ICS security

March 11th, 2021  |  50 mins 6 secs

critical infrastructure, ics, nation-state hacks, ransomware, scada

Ron Brash joins Ryan on the show talk about the recent water supply hack, the state of security in ICS/SCADA installations, the checklist of affordable things for critical infrastructure defender, and the things we should worry -- and not worry -- about. Ron is Director of Cyber Security Insights at Verve Industrial Protection, a critical infrastructure-focused organisation that sells services and products that work across IT and OT environments for effective cyber security, controls and management.

Selena Larson, Intelligence Analyst, Dragos

September 16th, 2020  |  52 mins 17 secs

Journalism, blue team, ics, ransomware, red team, scada

Journalist-turned-intel analyst Selena Larson joins the podcast to discuss the nuances of cybersecurity journalism, making the shift to analyzing intelligence and writing for a private audience, the ransomware epidemic, and the state of critical infrastructure security.

Matt Honea, Senior Director, Cybersecurity, Guidewire

August 11th, 2020  |  46 mins 36 secs

cyber-insurance, data recovery, insurance, ransomware

After a career in government that included physical security work for the U.S. State Department, Matt Honea transitioned to Silicon Valley and turned his attention to the cyber-insurance space. He joins the podcast for a frank discussion on cyber-insurance, ransomware payments and trends, and his opinions on innovation in security.