The Cyber Rants Podcast

 

Former CIA officer Michele Assad joins the Cyber Rants Podcast to reveal the hidden dangers of insider threats, from Nation-State recruitment to false flag operations, and why businesses can’t afford to ignore them. Michele shares actionable strategies to recognize, prevent, and respond to these risks while highlighting the power of resilience and mental toughness. She also introduces her upcoming book, Get Off The X, offering tools to overcome challenges and thrive under pressure. Don't miss this insightful episode packed with expertise and practical advice!

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This week, Lauro and Zach are joined by Eric O'Neill, a former FBI agent who brought down Robert Hanssen, the most notorious and damaging spy in United States history. Eric recounts his role in one of the FBI's most significant spy takedowns and dives deep into the world of espionage and counter-espionage. He sheds light on the realities of insider threats lurking within the United States and shares actionable insights into defending against modern cyber risks. Tune in for a compelling discussion on the intersection of national security and cybersecurity resilience.

In this urgent episode, the Cyber Rants crew welcomes Silent Sector’s Principal Cybersecurity Architect, Brian Contario, to discuss his game-changing discovery of a critical vulnerability in the Two-Factor Authentication Enrollment Process. This vulnerability has the potential to impact hundreds of millions of accounts globally and poses a serious threat to IT infrastructures everywhere. Brian and the team break down why this finding is not just another CVE but a pivotal moment that will require swift action from software vendors to update their 2FA Enrollment Process. Tune in to learn what steps IT professionals must take now to protect their organizations from a new wave of attacks and where you can find additional resources, including the IETF Request For Comments Draft. This is a must-listen episode for anyone serious about safeguarding their systems!

Lauro and Zach welcome Denzil Wessels, Founder & CEO of Dymium, to explore groundbreaking innovations in database security. Denzil introduces Dymium's cutting-edge "Ghost layer" approach, which emphasizes securing data itself rather than just the network, offering granular control and preventing the need for data duplication. This episode highlights how Dymium's unique focus on protecting specific data sets them apart in the cybersecurity landscape. Additionally, Denzil shares insights into Dymium's other capabilities, designed to help organizations safely leverage AI platforms like ChatGPT and more. Tune in to discover a fresh perspective on safeguarding your one of your organization's most valuable assets—its data.

In this episode of the Cyber Rants Podcast, we sit down with Chris Hadnagy, a prominent speaker at RSA, Black Hat, and DefCon's SE Capture the Flag events. Chris is the author of four influential books, including "Social Engineering: The Art of Human Hacking" and "Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People, and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You." He is also the founder of the Innocent Lives Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting the sexual abuse of children, and the CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC.

Join us as we delve into Chris's extensive background in social engineering across corporate, government, and military sectors. Learn why social engineering is so effective and the kind of damage it can cause, along with the most common and sophisticated techniques used by cybercriminals today. Chris also shares the best strategies for protecting companies from malicious social engineering and discusses innovative personal security tips, such as human-based MFA and unique code words for family safety.