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Author: Matt Ford

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A new independent Podcast focusing on all things IT Security, although with a SOC focus. From Incident Response, Pen Testing, Ransomware and Digital Forensics, through to hiring, certification and recruitment. Enjoy a mix of up-to-date commentary and guest interviews with a few laughs and stories along the way.

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For our Season finale we chat to the amazing Eliza-May Austin, CEO and Co-Founder of https://th4ts3cur1ty.company/. Eliza has a degree in Digital Forensics, is SANS trained in Network Forensics, PurpleTeaming and Penetration Testing. She has previously worked in cyber defence in a number of FTSE100 companies and founded the Ladies Hacking Society,We talk quite candidly about their approach to Managed SOC, Technical skills within the industry, what people are doing wrong, or right, how Sandra ...
We talk to Jason Steer, CISO at Threat Intelligence company Recorded Future about where Threat Intel has evolved over time from "just" a list of Hashes or IOC's, where it sits within a Security Platform, the importance of being able to curate and understand billions of information entities and what that could mean for a modern day SOCAlso, another great "For SOC's sake" at the end here...Enjoy!Support the Show.
SOCTales is delighted to welcome Stuart Wright, Global Head of GRC at Nettitude, onto the Podcast to discuss where GRC comes into play for business, where to focus your time, what it means (and what it doesn't) and tries to answer me very loaded and tongue in cheek question, Can we make GRC Sexy?Stuart also touches on Neurodiversity not only within his own experiences, but also that of something within the IT Industry both as an employee and a hiring manager. In addition, For SOC's...
In this Episode we chat with Chris Humphries, Adversarial Engineer on TeamARES at CyberOne Security based in the US. We talk about his background in Applications before the move into Cyber Security, passing the OSCP, setting up and delivering training at Blackhat and more. Support the Show.
In this Episode we talk with Dave Kennedy, a 14yr Veteran of the Royal Navy and now Cyber and Information Security Consultant with tmc3. The chat focuses not only on the SatCom and IT work he performed while aboard a £3bn Vanguard Class Submarine ("Are you telling me this sucker is Nuclear? - Marty McFly, 1985") but also the help and support received when he decided to join Civilian life. Dave is also a Founder and Lead Advisor for Cybervets, a group that aims to assist and suppor...
For SOCTales BS this week we look at three news stories that an cover insider threat, but with a difference, the shutting down of a Suzuki factory due to a Cyberattack and the Ransomware MQ (Malicious Quartile)Support the Show.
Another SocTales BS Episode where we offer up a Brief Summary of the IT Security news from this week, including the security implications of the new TLD's that are available, the banning of Tik Tok in Montana and a new RaaS group that are specifically targeting ESXI hosts. Support the Show.
SOCTales BS is back with a brief summary of the week and we're introducing one of our new Co-Hosts in Liz Pinder, experienced TI and SOC analyst, to help with the weekly chit chat. This week, Misogyny at RSA and is this ok? (Spoiler: it isn't) and news on a couple of Ransomware breaches including a 4TB Data Exfil from Australia. Support the Show.
The second episode of our SOCTales BS where we look into the supply chain attack with 3CX and their response, we talk a bit more about the ongoing story with Breach forums and also how the UK Police set up a honeypot to catch DDossers....and yes, you can hear my doorbell go off in the middle, such is the life of an amateur podcaster!Support the Show.
Fancy 15 minutes over a coffee to catch up on some of the news stories of the week? Need a Brief Summary while you're procrastinating over the next task and need an excuse for a break? Got 15 minutes in the car while you're waiting to pick the kids up from ballet practice? You do? Great, go listen to me spouting some BS.Fordy. Support the Show.
In this Episode we chat to Richard De Vere, Head of Social Engineering at Ultima Business Solutions. We get a great insight into the art of Social Engineering, how he approaches various engagements from OSINT through to wearing the right colour tie, and delve into the mind games that can be played. We talk physical access, scoping the engagements, what works and what doesn't, and a great For SOC's sake at the end that I whole heartedly agree with.Oh, and the Keylogger Man.We also reference a ...
In Episode 6 we chat to Jack Hughes, head of Digital Forensics and Incident Response at Unit42, the DFIR and Threat Intelligence company. We chat about how malicious actors get into environments, dwell time, lateral movement and how it can be tracked. In addition, Jack talks about his own experiences within the industry not only in his current role but also his career in getting to that stage and where those looking to get into DFIR can concentrate their learning efforts. We also l...
In Episode 5 we chat to Amir, CEO of SOS Intel, a Threat Intelligence monitoring company who help to scour the Dark Web for a wide range of specific TI, from Phished accounts and scam money laundering sites, to active insider access and breach forums. We discuss how there is more than just TOR used to access these areas, exactly how anonymous you are, how much it costs to buy a disgruntled employee, where Law Enforcement are involved and bust a few myths in the process. Suppo...
Episode Four is with the brilliant Shaun Lynn, SOC Manager with Socura. Shaun and I discuss what it's actually like working in a SOC, how we use Alert Logic to deal with all the noise we hear, how to best deal with and Manage IOC's, burn out and Mental Health, career advice and more. Oh, and check out the "For SOC's Sake" at the end... IOC should probably be, Ohhhh, I see.....Support the Show.
In this Episode, released on Blue Monday, we discuss all things Recruitment in this Special edition of the Podcast. We cover various topics from Interview Tips, Mentoring, CV's and Salary ranges on Job Adverts to hiring diversity with discussion from Rosie Anderson at Honeypot Digital and Patrick Bayle, Sales Engineering Manager (Cortex) at Palo Alto Networks. Both Job hunting and locating and retaining the right talent for your business can be tricky and we break these areas down to help giv...
In this Episode we are delighted to have Nicola and Charlie, the lead Producers from Achaea, Dreams of Divine Lands with us. Achaea is a text based MUD; an online multiplayer game with no graphics, just words. Going strong and celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year we talk about their roles, how they develop their content, the interaction with the player base, running in-depth and complex Roleplaying events and of course cover security aspects from GDPR, staff collaboration, player acco...
In the first Episode of SOCTales we have very special guests Amy and Shaun from Capture the Talent. We talk at length about Pen Testing, Skills Shortages, JISM and maybe even a little bit about our favourite films.Support the Show.
SOCTales Trailer

SOCTales Trailer

2022-11-2302:14

Welcome to the Teaser Trailer for the SOCTales! A new IT Security Podcast focusing on all things SOC and IT, from Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Dark Web, Ransomware gangs, Blackhat Inc, DefCon and much more. Enjoy a mix of up-to-date commentary and guest interviews with a few laughs and stories along the way.Support the Show.
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