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2025 Ransomware Update with Ryan Estes - The 443 Podcast - Episode 329

This week on the podcast, we bring on Ryan Estes from the WatchGuard Threat Lab to discuss the latest trends in ransomware operations. Ryan is an expert in ransomware analysis and currently owns the data behind WatchGuard's public Ransomware Tracker on the WatchGuard Security Center. 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.

Top Security Threats Worldwide Q4 2024

Join WatchGuard Director of Security Operations Marc Laliberte and Security Engineer Trevor Collins as they discuss key findings from the WatchGuard Threat Lab’s Q4 2024 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.

Future-Proof Endpoint Security in 2025: Why AV Alone Isn't Enough

The combination of remote work, increasingly evasive threats, AI-powered attack tools, and stricter compliance demands has outpaced the capabilities of traditional antivirus ‒ and even many modern EDR tools. As we move into 2025, the cybersecurity strategy must evolve in three critical directions: intelligence, automation, and alignment with compliance. Organizations can no longer rely on static detection.

#215 - Inside cyber warfare and intelligence with Hank Thomas, Founder at Strategic Cyber Ventures

Is it time for a dedicated cyber military branch? On episode 215 of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, Hank Thomas, Managing Partner and Founder at Strategic Cyber Ventures, shares his journey from Army intelligence officer to cyber-focused venture capitalist. But the most pressing part of the conversation is his call for a structural overhaul in how the US military handles cyber operations.

Optimizing Deception Breadcrumbs for Endpoint Security Effectiveness

Cyberattacks don’t kick down the front door anymore. They sneak in quietly, move laterally, and wait for the right moment to strike. And as endpoint environments become more distributed and dynamic, relying solely on traditional security layers is no longer enough. Organizations need more than just visibility. They need deception technology.

How much deployment power should cyber operatives have?

Is it time for a dedicated cyber military branch? On episode 215 of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, Hank Thomas, Managing Partner and Founder at Strategic Cyber Ventures, shares his journey from Army intelligence officer to cyber-focused venture capitalist. But the most pressing part of the conversation is his call for a structural overhaul in how the US military handles cyber operations.

Beyond Data Routing: Slash SIEM Costs with LimaCharlie's Security Observability Pipeline

Let’s face it - you’re struggling with managing massive volumes of telemetry and trying to efficiently optimize against budget. Typical observability pipeline tools only solve part of the problem - they route data but lack real-time detection, automation, and response capabilities. Watch this webinar as we demonstrate how LimaCharlie's security observability pipeline use case goes far beyond traditional solutions. With LimaCharlie, you can normalize any telemetry source into a common format while simultaneously enabling automated detection and response directly from your data streams.