Security Boulevard Podcast

In this episode of Security Boulevard Chats, hosts Mitch and Alan delve into AI's profound impact on cybersecurity and the dual-edged nature it presents for attackers and security professionals. The conversation takes a deeper dive into the murky waters of deep fakes and AI-generated misinformation. Alan sits down with Chris Eng, Chief Research Officer at Veracode, for an insightful discussion on security debt. They peel back the layers of this often-overlooked aspect of cybersecurity, revealing the long-term consequences of postponed security measures. Join Mitch and Alan for an episode that promises to enlighten and challenge your perceptions of cybersecurity in the AI era. Whether you're a security professional, a technology enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of digital defense, this episode of Security Boulevard Chats is a must-listen.Links Referenced:https://techstrong.tv/videos/interviews/veracode-state-of-sofware-security-2024-chris-eng

Alan and Mitch discuss data leaks and Bank of America' recent data loss and, Alan's interview with security marketing guru and colleague Jennifer Leggio, defending the expanding attack surface.Links referenced:https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bank-of-america-warns-customers-of-data-breach-after-vendor-hack/https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/what-is-a-data-leak-causes-examples-and-preventionhttps://techstrong.tv/videos/interviews/how-to-lead-moveable-feast-jennifer-leggiohttps://techstrong.tv/videos/interviews/challenges-defending-attack-surface-ionix-marc-gaffan

Return to the office mandates are on the rise, and Mitch and Alan discuss whether security concerns over working remote is a substantial driver. Mitch and Alan also explore the realization of deepfake fears covered in Richi Jennings' "CFO Deepfake Fools Staff — Fakers Steal $26M via Video" , should HR's role expand in "Why an HR-IT Partnership is Critical for Managing Cybersecurity Risk" by Guarav Belani and who should bring the security mindset in Olga Lagunova's "Innovation With a Security-First Mindset". They wrap with Alan's video interview with Cloudflare's Grant Bourzikas on "API Security and Management in 2024" (https://techstrong.tv/videos/interviews/api-security-management-2024-cloudflare-grant-bourzikas).Links Referenced: https://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/deepfake-hong-kong-richixbwhttps://securityboulevard.com/2024/02/why-an-hr-it-partnership-is-critical-for-managing-cybersecurity-riskhttps://securityboulevard.com/author/olga-lagunovahttps://techstrong.tv/videos/interviews/api-security-management-2024-cloudflare-grant-bourzikas

Mitch and Alan kick off 2024 by recalling the origins of Security Boulevard Chats, which started with their first security podcast in 2004. Twenty years ago!!! They discuss how security has gone from a niche job to today, where college grads emerge with security degrees and specializations. They discuss Marty Roesch's (snort creator and Sourcefire founder) article on the importance of holistically viewing security across the cloud and on-prem, tapping into AI's potential in cybersecurity, AI's increasing role in payment fraud and an upcoming webinar on why logging is more relevant than ever.Links Referenced in Podcast:
https://securityboulevard.com/2024/01/dont-misdefine-network-security-in-2024-include-on-prem-and-cloudhttps://securityboulevard.com/2024/01/tapping-into-the-potential-of-generative-ai-in-cybersecurity/https://techstrong.tv/videos/interviews/ai-role-payment-fraud-visa-james-mirfinhttps://webinars.securityboulevard.com/loggings-not-dead-long-live-logging