Episode 2 - Inside the Black Hat NOC: Defending a hostile conference network

Richard Bejtlich talks with Corelight Principal Technical Marketing Engineer Mark Overholser about what it takes to run the Black Hat Network Operations Center and keep a “hostile” training network safe. They walk through how partners like Corelight, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Arista, and Lumen build and monitor the conference network, how the team tells lab traffic from real infections, and why misconfigured self hosted services still show up in surprising ways.

UK Cyber Security Bill: A Mandate for Resilience

The UK government has introduced its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to parliament, signaling a significant update to the nation’s cybersecurity framework. The legislation aims to modernize and strengthen the existing Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018, preparing the UK to defend against a new generation of digital threats. This bill is more than a regulatory update; it is a clear call for businesses to embed proactive security and resilience into their core operations.

Introducing CTRL: ARMO's Cloud Threat Readiness Lab

If you are dealing with securing cloud infrastructure, containers and applications, you probably have several security tools in place including cloud posture (CSPM/CNAPP), container security and runtime security. Tool coverage might look good on paper, but how can you know they work against real attacks? ARMO CTRL (Cloud Threat Readiness Lab) helps you test your cloud security tools by deploying a safe, controlled attack lab that mimics real attack behaviors end‑to‑end.

Ask SME Anything: What is Universal ZTNA?

Most traditional access tools (VPNs, firewalls, and NACs) were never built for today’s hybrid world. If your legacy access tool is slowing you down, you need a different approach. In this episode of Ask SME Anything, Netskope expert Francisca Segovia explains how universal ZTNA redefines secure access for every user and device, anywhere. Life’s too short for slow connections. Reimagine your access architecture now with universal ZTNA from Netskope.

AI Watermark Remover & Image to Video AI: Powerful Tools for the Visual Age

The pace of digital content creation is faster than ever, and success depends on standing out. No matter your field-marketing, design, e-commerce, or education-the demand for clear, versatile, and engaging visuals is universal. Two advancements now empower creators to meet this demand: ai watermark remover and image to video ai. Here's how these tools can transform your content, boost productivity, and unlock fresh storytelling opportunities.

Why Removing Document Metadata Matters

Most people consider a document only as words, numbers, and images that are presented on their screen. They think that when they export a file to PDF or attach it to an email, what is visible is all that exists. However, digital documents have a lot more information beneath the surface that are not visible to the casual eye but can be easily accessed by anyone who knows how to find them. The hidden layer of a document is called metadata, and it is much more important in data security than a lot of organizations acknowledging.

Low-Impact Adventures: How to Explore the Alps Responsibly

The Alps have beckoned explorers, trekkers, and romantics for centuries with their magnificent heights and natural splendor. However, the more travelers search for peace within the mountains, the more human effort increases. Trails turn to dirt, animals disappear deeper into the forests and valleys, and fragile environments become fragile and then destroyed. Low-impact travel isn't necessarily doing less - it's making the journey with understanding. If every traveler to the Alps could make choices that protect the regions' magic, the magic would exist forevermore.

CISOs turn cyber risk into boardroom business value

Boards now view cybersecurity as a core component of enterprise risk and growth, not just an IT line item. Rising breach costs, regulatory scrutiny, and expanding digital footprints mean directors want to understand how security decisions affect revenue, valuation, and resilience over the long term. For Chief Information Security Officers, that shift creates both pressure and opportunity. The role now includes translating technical risk into clear business impacts, justifying investment with data, and showing how a modern security program protects and even unlocks value across the organization.