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BootKitty Bootkit - The 443 Podcast - Episode 315

This week on the podcast, we cover the first ever UEFI bootkit targeting Linux systems and what it means for evasive malware. After that, we give an update on whats being called "the worst telecom hack in US history" before ending with our analysis of a research post showing the latest phishing evasion techniques for malicious office documents. 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.

New NIST Guidelines: Rethinking Passwords

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a new perspective on password management policies, recognizing that many traditional practices used to ensure password security are no longer effective. The suggested practices to eliminate include not requiring periodic password changes, reducing restrictions on special characters, and discontinuing the use of security questions for account recovery.

6 Key Actions to Comply with Cybersecurity Regulations

NIS2, PCI DSS, GDPR, HIPAA or CMMC... this long list of acronyms reminds us that complying with cybersecurity regulations is crucial in today’s threat landscape to protect sensitive information and maintain trust in our organization. Moreover, non-compliance not only exposes companies to security risks, but can lead to significant financial penalties and reputational damage. Compliance also facilitates more agile audits.

Ready for Black Friday? Guide to Safe Shopping

As Black Friday approaches, consumers and retailers are gearing up for deals—while cybercriminals prepare to exploit any vulnerabilities. With online shopping at its peak, hackers are poised to take advantage of the busiest, most hectic moments. Retailers face a significant challenge: safeguarding customer data and profits. A 2024 Verizon report shows that system intrusions, social engineering, and web vulnerabilities cause 92% of retail data breaches.

Grading our 2024 Security Predictions - The 443 Podcast - Episode 314

This week on the podcast, we look back to our 2024 security predictions that we made last year and grade ourselves on how well we saw the future. We cover everything from AI deep-fake phishing to VR headset hacking! 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.

A Smarter Approach to Managing Security Services: The SecOps Cloud Platform (w/ MSSP Alert)

As an MSSP or MDR, your success hinges on the quality of your services and growing your customer base - not on managing infrastructure or worrying about uptime. Join us as we look at how LimaCharlie's SecOps Cloud Platform efficiently handles infrastructure, allowing you to focus on service, innovation and delivery. We'll explore how LimaCharlie's flexible, vendor-agnostic platform.

SOC It to 'em: Shifting from Reactivity to Proactivity in Sec Ops with Jessica Hebenstreit

Jessica Hebenstreit, Faculty Member at IANS, presented "SOC It to 'em: Shifting from Reactivity to Proactivity in Sec Ops" for this weeks Defender Fridays session. Be part of our weekly interactive discussion where security professionals share real-world insights and practical knowledge.