Cyber Security Today Week in Review for September 14, 2024

Cybersecurity Today

Cybersecurity Insights: Vulnerabilities, Insider Threats, and the Future of Online Safety

In this weekend edition of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love is joined by regulars Terry Cutler of Cyology Labs and David Shipley of Beauceron Security, alongside special guest Laura Payne from White Tuque. They discuss significant cybersecurity news including the new additions to CISA's known exploited vulnerabilities catalog, a hilarious yet eye-opening domain purchase incident, and the ongoing issue of insider threats. The panel also dives into the complexities surrounding recent breaches like the one at Avis and the broader implications of data vulnerabilities. Stay tuned for the latest insights and expert opinions on what's happening in the cybersecurity world.

00:00 Introduction and Panelist Introductions 01:31 Format Overview and First Cybersecurity Story 01:47 Discussion on CISA's Vulnerability Catalog 02:51 Challenges in Patch Management 06:45 Microsoft's Patch Tuesday Controversy 10:49 The $20 Domain Vulnerability 15:42 Insider Threats and Real-World Incidents 18:11 Handling Disgruntled Employees 18:51 Insider Threats: Real-Life Examples 19:41 Preventing Insider Threats 21:30 Password Management and Security 22:53 Case Study: Sales Employee Walks Out with Client List 23:42 Jurassic Park and Risk Management 24:32 Avis Data Breach: What Happened? 25:51 The Importance of Identity Theft Protection 29:44 Challenges in Cybersecurity Awareness 34:27 Microsoft's New Security Measures 35:07 Conclusion and Farewell