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How Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Protects Businesses & Cyber Insurers – Ping Podcast – Episode 58

By Andrew Harmon

Posted On November 11, 2021

How Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Protects Businesses & Cyber Insurers – Ping Podcast – Episode 58

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Episode 58: How Multifactor Authentication (MFA) Protects Businesses & Cyber Insurers

Multifactor authentication – MFA – is becoming more and more ubiquitous. Why? Because it helps secure credentials and protect businesses from a breach. Also why? Because cyber insurers are now making it a requirement to get a policy. WatchGuard Technologies Director of Authentication Alexandre Cagnoni joins us to discuss MFA, why it’s a key to a more protected network and why those cyber insurers want clients who have it. Plus, he explains it’s easier to implement than one may think, especially using the app-friendly WatchGuard AuthPoint.

Read a recent article on the subject by Alexandre, called How Hackers Bypass MFA and Ways to Stop Them.

And find the right AuthPoint solution for your network size by browsing the options.

In headlines, hear about a Robinhood breach through a customer service call. And then, learn about widespread breaches in sensitive industries around the world. Finally, it’s a bust – of some REvil ransomware affiliates.

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How to Be Cyber Smart this Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Ping Podcast – Episode 57

By Andrew Harmon

Posted On October 27, 2021

How to Be Cyber Smart this Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Ping Podcast – Episode 57

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Episode 57: How to Be Cyber Smart this Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Be Cyber Smart (or more technically #becybersmart) is the ongoing theme of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (which happens to take place in October). But how does one go about getting smart when it comes to cybersecurity? National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) Interim Executive Director Lisa Plaggemier joins us to offer tips and resources for individuals and businesses. Her two top tips are strong passwords and multifactor authentication (MFA). Lisa also tells us about the origins of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, why security is more important now than ever before, challenges in the cyber career field, and more.

Learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month and get helpful resources year-round at StaySafeOnline.org.

In headlines, hear about a cybersecurity awareness survey of EU businesses. And then, ransomware story number one focuses on Sinclair Broadcast Group. Finally, we’re horrified to learn about a ransomware attack on a candy maker – just before Halloween!

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From Vulnerability to Execution: A Ransomware Story – Ping Podcast – Episode 56

By Andrew Harmon

Posted On October 13, 2021

From Vulnerability to Execution: A Ransomware Story – Ping Podcast – Episode 56

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Episode 56: From Vulnerability to Execution: A Ransomware Story

When it comes to ransomware, the typical coverage of an attack involves who was attacked, and how much the attackers demanded. But rarely is the attackers process shared. In this episode, we welcome Sophos VP of Managed Threat Operations Mat Gangwer tell a particular ransomware story. He takes us through an attack attributed to new ransomware cell Atom Silo. First, we start with the unpatched vulnerability. Then, we hear what the attackers did once they got in. And finally, we discuss the execution of the attack. Oh, and extra finally, we discuss what you can do to avoid a similar fate.

Read the full story, titled Atom Silo ransomware actors use Confluence exploit, DLL side-load for stealthy attack.

In headlines, hear about the Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp outage(s). And then, get the scoop on the Twitch breach. Finally, we learn why burnout is yet another factor working against cybersecurity careers.

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Trust No One: Exploring Zero-Trust Networks – Ping Podcast – Episode 55

By Andrew Harmon

Posted On September 29, 2021

Trust No One: Exploring Zero-Trust Networks – Ping Podcast – Episode 55

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Episode 55: Trust No One – Exploring Zero-Trust Networks

Did you know, zero-trust is among the most searched cybersecurity terms in the last couple of years. That means people are interested in adopting this security setup. But just what is it, and how do you make it happen? We welcome Fortinet Senior Director of Product Marketing Peter Newton to answer those questions and more. Peter tells us why most networks are already on the zero-trust spectrum. He also goes over some key steps to firming up a zero-trust environment. And he explains why it’s a perfect solution in the age of remote work and hybrid setups.

Read his blog, titled How to Implement a Zero Trust Security Strategy.

In headlines, hear about drama with REvil ransomware and a special kind of court. And then, learn why the EU is pointing the finger at Russia for cyber activities. Finally, we explain why state governments especially are struggling to fill cybersecurity jobs.

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Public-Private Partnership on Cyber Security Policy – Ping Podcast – Episode 53

By Andrew Harmon

Posted On September 1, 2021

Public-Private Partnership on Cyber Security Policy – Ping Podcast – Episode 53

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Episode 53: Public-Private Partnership on Cyber Security Policy

We projected some cyber security policy directions under President Biden at the beginning of 2021. But with all that’s happened since, it’s time to take stock of where things are now. For that, we welcome NextGov’s Mariam Baksh to take us through recent cybersecurity initiatives from the White House and Congress. Mariam outlines the use of public-private partnership to improve security, and whether some recent announcements constitute real progress or just talk. She also discusses the revisiting of the NIST framework, how the cyber insurance industry is involved, and recommendations from the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.

Read Mariam’s work at NextGov.

In headlines, we update the T-Mobile data breach story. And then, we discuss Apple’s relationship to privacy and how money plays a role. Finally, we learn about the latest ransomware cell to call it quits and why this keeps happening.

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Chaos and Friends: The One With Malware – Ping Podcast – Episode 52

By Andrew Harmon

Posted On August 18, 2021

Chaos and Friends: The One With Malware – Ping Podcast – Episode 52

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Episode 52: Chaos and Friends: The One With Malware

A new malware variant may soon throw the threat landscape into chaos. Threatpost Senior Editor Tara Seals joins us on a new Ping Podcast to discuss the emergence of Chaos malware. What is it? What will it do? And why should you be worried? Listen to find out. Plus, Tara tells us why the recent Friends reunion special on HBO Max led to a spike in online fraud.

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Updating 2021 Cyber Threats – Ping Podcast – Episode 51

By Andrew Harmon

Posted On August 5, 2021

Updating 2021 Cyber Threats – Ping Podcast – Episode 51

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Episode 51: Updating 2021 Cyber Threats

If you’ve followed cybersecurity – or even just general – news lately, you’ve probably heard about some pretty major ransomware attacks. Just how bad has ransomware been in 2021? Brook Chelmo joins us in updating 2021 cyber threats as he discusses what SonicWall has found in its 2021 Cyber Threat Report Mid-Year Update. And spoiler alert – it’s been bad. Brook also takes us through other highlights of the report, including which parts of the world are seeing the most activity, some dips in malware and non-standard port attacks, and continued improvement in never before seen threat detection.

Get the latest update to the SonicWall 2021 Cyber Threat Report.

In headlines, we discuss an app designed to catch and expose website flaws. And then, we hear about a couple of ransomware re-emergences? Finally, we discuss a group that’s addressing harassment in the cyber security career field.

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