This week on the podcast we discuss a vulnerability in required commercial truck hardware that could enable an automatically propagating worm across the entire US. Before that, we cover Apple's "un-patchable" vulnerability in their M-series processors as well as a vulnerability that could let attackers unlock hotel room doors at will. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

In this WatchGuard Support video, you'll learn how to activate, allocate and configure Access Points in WatchGuard Cloud.

Join WatchGuard CSO Corey Nachreiner and Director of Security Operations Marc Laliberte as they discuss key findings from the WatchGuard Threat Lab’s 2023 Q1 Internet Security Report. They’ll cover the latest malware and network attack trends targeting small and midsized enterprises and defensive tips you can take back to your organization to stay ahead of modern threat actor tactics. In this webinar you’ll learn.

On September 19th, WatchGuard acquired CyGlass, a leading provider of Cloud and network threat detection and response solutions that help organizations see risks, stop threats, and prove compliance. In this webinar, leaders from product management will share a first look at the technology with partners.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has sparked widespread innovation – and apprehension – in the fields of technology, business, education, art, and more. There’s no doubt in its role as one of the most powerful advancements of our time, or in its controversial applications. Join us for an exciting webinar on AI’s emergence as a double-edged sword in the security industry and its impact on both threat actors and cyber defenders.

As we turn the page on the turbulent and uncertain year that was 2023, everyone is looking for ways to make every transaction more profitable. WatchGuard has the answer. Through our channel partner program, WatchGuardONE, you can receive significant discounts, rebates, and other profit-building incentives - all it takes is just a little time, training, and hands-on experience with the products you sell. Join us for an exciting session where you’ll hear actionable strategies that enable WatchGuardONE to help you meet your goals.

MSPs are under pressure to maintain business continuity while ensuring that their clients’ security capabilities are not diminished in the face of growing cyber threats and IT staff shortages. So, what if you don’t have the staff or expertise to do it all? MSPs can save on security capabilities by using a security vendor’s managed services. This allows you to focus on your core competencies while outsourcing higher-level security management to the experts. Join us in this webinar, as we explore how MSPs can save money and maintain high levels of security using their security vendor expertise.

This video describes how to configure the Firebox to inspect inbound traffic.

This week on #the443podcast, we’re joined by Ryan Estes, a member of WatchGuard’s Zero-Trust Application Service classification team and resident ransomware expert, to discuss the wild month in ransomware news. We start the episode with a story about a fake ransom operator who scammed cybercriminals out of tens of thousands of dollars before discussing two major Ransomware-as-a-Service operators that have had a rough couple of weeks.