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Send us a textTrump and Biden have had their own images mashed-up. Taylor Swift has had her own deepfake struggles…..Nicos Vekiarides, founder of Attestiv, a channel-focused organization, which detects deepfakes in videos and images, knows there is going to be an expected dramatic rise in deepfakes as a significant threat. During this podcast, Nicos discussed the challenges of detecting deepfakes and the potential ramifications of their use, including identity theft and fraud. He emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges posed by deepfakes in various contexts, including cybersecurity threats and social media manipulation. Nicos presented his company’s tool, which can analyze media at scale, flag potentially suspicious items, and enable further investigation. 

Send us a textPresenter: Frank Korthouwer, Founder, CEO at IdiligoThe impact of the pandemic on virtualization trends and human behavior is undeniable. Idiligo offers a platform to transform every meeting into your best one.To guide your meetings in the most perfect way, Idiligo has preloaded the platform with the right questions to get to know your meeting-partner.To learn more, visit: https://cybersecuritydefenseecosystem.com/services/idiligo/

Send us a textJumpCloud Inc. recently released the results of its Q3 2024 SME IT Trends Report, “Detours Ahead: How IT Navigates an Evolving World.” The seventh edition of the report provides new insights around the challenges and opportunities facing IT teams at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It covers topics such as:Chase Doelling, Principal Strategist at JumpCloud, talked about the report findings, focusing on the impact of shadow IT and the growing emphasis on cybersecurity. He highlighted the challenges faced by organizations in managing shadow IT and the need for increased security measures. He also emphasized the importance of cybersecurity awareness and the evolving landscape of IT security.Chase discussed the complexities of IT device sprawl, addressing the influence of factors such as remote work, IoT, and the increasing variety of devices used by employees. He underscored the importance of flexibility in accommodating employee device preferences and ensuring access to resources from anywhere.The discussion then shifted to the evolving relationship between organizations and MSPs, noting the reliance on MSPs for security infrastructure and the need for MSPs to address clients’ security concerns. The speakers emphasized the significance of cybersecurity posture and the role of channel partners in the cybersecurity business, highlighting the increasing reliance on MSPs and the challenges faced by organizations in navigating the complex cybersecurity landscape. The conversation also touched on the survey results on AI adoption, indicating that while there is still strong optimism, there are concerns about the organization’s capability to adopt AI securely.

Send us a Text Message.Alex Lanstein, chief evangelist at StrikeReady (and former long-time FireEye engineer/product), provides insight on the recent CrowdStrike incident and its potential legal implications, as well as the impact of AI on cybersecurity. Alex emphasized the need for a new approach to patch management and the importance of assessing an organization’s ability to detect and respond to breaches. He also discussed the prevalence of criminal actors on the dark web and the significance of internal source code in breach incidents.Alex shared his journey in cybersecurity, highlighting the evolution of the industry and changes in attack vectors. He emphasized the increasing liability faced by CISOs and the importance of deriving practical takeaways from major breaches. He also discussed the importance of visibility into edge devices and StrikeReady’s role in addressing these challenges.

Send us a textIn this podcast, we discuss with Derek Manky, chief security strategist and VP of global threat intelligence at Fortinet about the recent FortiGuard Labs report “Dark Web Shows Cybercriminals Ready for Olympics. Are You?”, which examines the threat actors, methodologies, and tactics being used to target attendees, viewers, businesses, and agencies of the upcoming games. Derek highlighted the heightened risk for this event compared to previous games, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and vigilance. He also touched on the importance of shoring up network resilience, using machine learning and artificial intelligence, creating preparedness playbooks, and conducting training and education to combat these evolving threats. The conversation also explored the blurred lines between cyber and physical security, emphasizing the need for a cyber-physical security operating system to address these complex threats.Some of the findings were:Surge in darknet activity targeting France since 2H 2023.The sale of stolen credentials and compromised VPN connections to enable unauthorized access to private networks. Ads for phishing kits and exploit tools customized for the Paris Olympics. The sale of French databases that contain PII on French citizensHacktivist activity spiking, specificallyby pro-Russian groups.Phishing kits and infostealers abound, and there are a significant number of typosquatting domains registered around the Olympics.