UNSECURITY: Information Security Podcast

Episode 218 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!This time, Brad is joined by Ron Woerner for another episode of our "Meet the Mentors" series introducing the 2024 CISSP Mentor Program instructors!Links & information:Find Ron on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ronwoerner/Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.About FRSecurehttps://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Episode 217 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!This time, Brad is joined by Chris Foulon for the first episode in our "Meet the Mentors" series, introducing our 2024 CISSP Mentor Program instructors!Links & information:Chris's Podcast (Breaking Into Cybersecurity)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-into-cybersecurity/id1463136698Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.About FRSecure https://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Episode 216 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This time, Oscar and Brad are joined by FRSecure's Matt Dowd to discuss the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. Links & informationCisco Critical Vulnerabilities https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-patches-critical-vulnerabilities-in-enterprise-communication-devices/Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.About FRSecurehttps://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Episode 215 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This time, Brad is joined by FRSecure's Dave Tuckman to discuss an upcoming webinar series about securing home networks with ISACA and select FRSecure staff leading the sessions.Links & informationISACA home network webinar series:Session 1: 2/12 - Household Computer Safety, Using The Internet Safely https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-02-12Session 2: 3/11 - Choosing and Protecting Your Account Login, Securing Mobile Devices https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-03-11Session 3: 4/8 - Securing Wi-Fi, Securing the Wi-Fi/Network Router https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-04-08Session 4: 5/13 - Backing up Data, Smart Devices and the Internet-of-Things https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-05-13Session 5: 6/10 - Physical Security, Breach and Incident Response https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-06-10Avast spying on clickshttps://www.pcmag.com/news/the-cost-of-avasts-free-antivirus-companies-can-spy-on-your-clicksFacebook users monitored by thousands of companieshttps://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/privacy/each-facebook-user-is-monitored-by-thousands-of-companies-a5824207467/Time to patch and threat-hunthttps://thehackernews.com/2024/01/critical-cisco-flaw-lets-hackers.htmlPlease send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.comAbout FRSecurehttps://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Episode 214 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This time, Brad and Oscar sit down with FRSecure's Mike (Pinky) Thompson for a Breachmas report and some news from around the industry.News linksMandiant's X (Twitter) Account Hackedhttps://thehackernews.com/2024/01/mandiants-x-account-was-hacked-using.htmlCISCO Patchhttps://www.securityweek.com/cisco-patches-critical-vulnerability-in-unity-connection-product/Two Ivanti Zero-Days Actively Exploited in the Wildhttps://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/two-ivanti-zerodays-actively/Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.About FRSecure https://frsecure.com/ FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Episode 213 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This time, Brad and Oscar sit down with FRSecure's Amy MacElroy to discuss company culture and how she helps maintain it in her role as head of HR.VulnerabilitiesApache Strutshttps://www.securityweek.com/recent-apache-struts-2-vulnerability-in-attacker-crosshairs/Microsoft Patch Tuesdayhttps://securityaffairs.com/155719/security/microsoft-patch-tuesday-december-2023.htmlAdobe Patches (207 Bugs)https://www.securityweek.com/adobe-patches-207-security-bugs-in-mega-patch-tuesday-bundle/Don't forget: The show is available in audio-only form wherever you listen to podcasts! Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.About FRSecure: https://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Episode 212 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!This time, Brad and Oscar sit down with FRSecure's Shawn Pollard to discuss our new free BIA starter kit, CMMC, and more.Water facilities report falling to hackers in separate breacheshttps://arstechnica.com/security/2023/11/2-municipal-water-facilities-report-falling-to-hackers-in-separate-breaches/Send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.About FRSecurehttps://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Episode 211 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!This time, Brad and Oscar sit down with FRSecure's Eric Hanson and Seth Bowling to discuss R&D and defensive evasion.Blackcat report company they breached to SEC https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ransomware-gang-files-sec-complaint-over-victims-undisclosed-breach/About FRSecure: https://frsecure.com/FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.

Episode 210 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!This time, Brad is joined by Megan Larkins to discuss her role as FRSecure's security consulting manager, as well as Proofpoint's 2023 Voice of the CISO report.Proofpoint's 2023 Voice of the CISOhttps://www.proofpoint.com/us/resources/white-papers/voice-of-the-ciso-reportGive this episode a listen and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com

Episode 209 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This time, Oscar and Brad welcome Evan back to the show to catch up on all his latest endeavors.Give this episode a listen and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.

Episode 208 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!This time, Oscar returns to the show and the guys get a chance to catch up on all the latest.Give this episode a listen and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com

Episode 207 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This week, Brad and Pinky discuss Defcon 2023, Huntin' Ground, and the recent CloudNordic ransom case.CloudNordic says it can't, and won't, pay the ransom demand (article): https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/23/ransomware_wipes_cloudnordic/Send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.

This week, Oscar and Brad sit down to discuss Adobe ColdFusion & Citrix NetScaler Vulnerabilities.Give this episode a listen or watch and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com

This month, we're doing a crossover episode with The Hackle Box!For those who are not yet aware, The Hacklebox is another FRSecure podcast focused on the technical end of current events and happenings within the security industry. It's hosted several times a month by FRSecure's Technical Services Team.Discussed this month: MOVEit AttacksMicrosoft Patch Tuesday: Six 0-DaysFortinet InfinityPlease like, subscribe, and follow us on social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frsecure/Twitter: https://twitter.com/frsecure/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frsecureofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/frsecure/

Episode 205 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!This week, Oscar and Brad sit down to discuss ChatGPT, mobile malware, and the recent Super Mario malware. Don't forget: The show is available in audio or video form wherever you get your podcasts!Give this episode a listen or watch and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.

Episode 204 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!This week, Oscar and Brad sit down to discuss the recent MOVEit, Fortinet, and Barracuda Vulnerabilities.Links: Fortigate/Fortinet Vulnerability https://projecthyphae.com/threat/the-fortigate-to-mordor-has-been-left-open/ Critical MOVEit Transfer Vulnerability https://projecthyphae.com/threat/hackers-like-to-moveit-moveit-critical-moveit-transfer-vulnerability/ Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited to Hack Barracuda Email Security Gateway Applianceshttps://www.securityweek.com/zero-day-vulnerability-exploited-to-hack-barracuda-email-security-gateway-appliances/Give this episode a listen or watch and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com. Don't forget to like and subscribe!

Episode 203 of the Unsecurity Podcast is live!This week, Oscar and Brad sit down to discuss 'malvertising' and 'malverposting'.Links:“Malverposting” — With Over 500K Estimated Infections... https://labs.guard.io/malverposting-with-over-500k-estimated-infections-facebook-ads-fuel-this-evolving-stealer-54b03d24b349 Give this episode a listen or watch and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.

This week, Oscar and Brad sit down to discuss passwordless tech, and the FBI's recent move to take down The Hive, one of the world's most notorious ransomware gangs.FBI Takedown of The Hive https://therecord.media/hive-ransomware-decryptors-fbi-bryan-smith-interview-click-here Give this episode a listen and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com

This week, Oscar and Brad sit down to discuss used network equipment resale, the risks posed to organizations, and how you can protect yourself. Give this episode a listen and send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.

This week, Oscar and Brad sit down with the creators of Hack Space Con to discuss the mission behind the conference, the unique venue, how the event came to be, and more!Links:https://www.hackspacecon.com/ Send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com. Don't forget to like and subscribe!