Best X.D.R Podcasts (2024)

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STIX Shifter - March 2024 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

In this episode of OCA Community Connect, we speak with Md Saroer-E Azam, a software developer at IBM and a key maintainer/contributor to STIX Shifter. The focus of today's discussion is the STIX Shifter project, an open-source python library designed to facilitate the connection and querying of diverse data sources no matter where they reside. It …

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CACAO Roaster - Feb 2024 12:37

2M ago12:37

12:37

Welcome back to OCA Community Connect, your source for all things related to the Open Cybersecurity Alliance. In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Vasilios Mavroeidis, a cybersecurity professor at the University of Oslo and a member of the OCA governing board. So, join us as Vasilios Mavroeidis shares his expertise and insights…

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Automated Vs. Manual Pen Testing 29:01

2M ago29:01

29:01

Host Greg Johnson delves into the details and differences between automated and manual penetration testing. Find out which is right for you!By Gregory Johnson

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OCA 2023 Highlights - Jan 2024 16:45

2M ago16:45

16:45

Welcome back to another insightful episode of OCA Community Connect. Today, our host Roseann Guttierrez engages in a compelling conversation with Mark Mastrangeli, the cloud engagement director at Palo Alto Networks and co-chair of the OCA Project Governing Board (PGB). Mark shares his remarkable journey into the tech industry and the pivotal role …

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Kestrel as a Service (KaaS) - Nov 2023 11:40

2M ago11:40

11:40

Welcome to another fascinating episode of OCA Community Connect! In this installment, our host, Roseann Guttierrez, engages in an insightful conversation with Kenneth Peeples, a principal cybersecurity architect at Red Hat, to unravel the ins and outs of the cutting-edge Kestrel as a Service (KaaS) project. As Kenneth shares the nitty-gritty detail…

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Open XDR Architecture (OXA) - July 2023 14:06

2M ago14:06

14:06

In this episode of OCA Community Connect, we delve into the world of Open XDR Architecture (OXA) with our guest, David Bizeul, the co-founder and chief scientific officer of Sequoia IO. David provides an in-depth look at OXA, its significance, and the impact it has on the cybersecurity community. He emphasizes the importance of preserving expert re…

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Cybersecurity Automation Sub Project (CASP) and Village - June 2023 11:02

2M ago11:02

11:02

In this episode of OCA Community Connect, we have the pleasure of welcoming Duncan Sparrell, chief cyber curmudgeon of sFractal Consulting LLC, and OASIS Board member. Duncan gives us a glimpse into the Cybersecurity Automation Sub-Project (CASP) and also shares information on the recent cybersecurity automation village event, providing highlights …

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Kestrel - May 2023 9:26

2M ago9:26

9:26

In this episode of OCA Community Connect, our host Roseann Guttierrez sits down with Xiaokui Shu, a senior research scientist from IBM and chair of the OCA technical steering committee, to delve into the world of cybersecurity and the Kestrel subproject. Xiaokui provides an insightful overview of Kestrel as a threat hunting language aimed at stream…

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RSA 2023 USA Teaser - April 2023 11:01

2M ago11:01

11:01

Jason Keirstead, a Distinguished Engineer with IBM and the CTO of Threat Management, discusses the importance of the Open Cybersecurity Alliance (OCA) in addressing the problem of interoperability in cybersecurity. He explains that the lack of common ways to integrate cybersecurity products has led to inefficiencies and high costs for vendors and c…

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Continuous Threat & Exposure Management with Shield Cyber 35:34

3M ago35:34

35:34

This podcast welcomes Dylan Hutchinson, Head of Channel & Alliances at Shield Cyber. Our topic: Continuous Threat & Exposure ManagementBy Gregory Johnson

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STIX Shifter - March 2023 3:51

3M ago3:51

3:51

In this episode of OCA Community Connect, our guest Danny Elliott, a senior product owner for UDI and CAR integrations at IBM Security, gives us an inside look into the STIX Shifter project. He explains how this Python library facilitates data retrieval from various security products and data repositories using STIX Patterning. Once the data is fou…

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Indicators of Behavior (IoB) - Feb 2023 8:40

3M ago8:40

8:40

In this podcast episode, Charles Frick, a Chief Scientist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, discusses the Indicators of Behavior (IOB) subproject under the Open Cybersecurity Alliance. He explains the need for open standards to represent cyber adversary behaviors, aiming to share detections with longer shelf lives than current…

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What’s New in IT Compliance in 2024? 49:49

5M ago49:49

49:49

This podcast welcomes Neil Gonsalves, Founder and CEO of Webcheck Security’s longtime partner, AARC-360. Joining Neil is Bernie Wedge, a key member of AARC-360's Advisory Board. Today’s topic: What’s New in IT Compliance in 2024By Gregory Johnson

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Webinar Recording: Improve your defenses against security threats! 54:59

5M ago54:59

54:59

Join LookingPoint and Arctic Wolf, our team of security experts highlight how organizations combat security threats by leveraging Arctic Wolf Incident Response and 24x7 Detection & Response for a fraction of the cost of hiring a full-time employee!By LookingPoint

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The Need for Security Awareness in the Rank and File 36:10

6M ago36:10

36:10

Every day we receive emails that look compelling – from “new salary authorization” to Docusign and other signature envelopes or other means of phishing and downloading malware onto my system. The problem is, the rank and file employee gets fooled by these daily, and can cost an organization millions of dollars in damages through data leakage, ranso…

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Endpoint Security: Entering the Era of AI and XDR. - CFH #30 12:56

7M ago12:56

12:56

Endpoints are everywhere and come in many forms, and especially in today’s BYOD environment, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to maintain visibility and control over all of them. Unfortunately, rouge endpoints represent an enticing attack vendor for adversaries who are always looking for a way inside your network. But according to an August 202…

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Level Up: How Managed Services Providers Can Exceed Evolving SecOps Expectations - Christopher Fielder - CFH #30 36:34

7M ago36:34

36:34

The days of an MSSP or MSP being a security device babysitter are over. Clients expect more from your SOC, SIEM and SecOps offerings, and evolving attacks will demand more of you. It's time to level up -- but how does one upgrade from basic to top-tier services? According to our featured speaker, there are several key steps: more comprehensive, cro…

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Hype and Reality: The XDR Market 46:30

8M ago46:30

46:30

In the early 2000’s the cyber industry started with LogRhythm and Splunk by storing logs which might provide insight into data breach and anomaly; 20 years later and light years beyond mere SIEM, the XDR Market is flooded with products and full service vendors and MSSPs. What is real and what is hype? In this podcast we learn from CEO Matt Daley fr…

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Supply Chain Security: How Moving Accountability Upstream Helps & Hurts MSSPs - Dave Sobel - CFH #29 35:35

9M ago35:35

35:35

One of the most significant takeaways of the White House's recently unveiled National Cybersecurity Strategy is the assertion that software developers, OEMs, and technology service providers must bear the brunt of the responsibility -- rather than end-users -- for keeping cyber environments secure. With the looming prospect of further legislation a…

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Sign Language: How to Write Effective Security Services Contracts - CFH #29 26:17

9M ago26:17

26:17

There's a lot that goes into the creation of a managed services contract before the client ever puts their John Hancock on the dotted line. As an MSSP, you want to make sure that expectations, for both sides of the relationship are spelled out clearly and cogently. The language within must address key terms and stipulations related to payments, rol…

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The Evolving Cyber Insurance Landscape 53:11

9M ago53:11

53:11

The cyber insurance landscape has changed. In this episode, we’re blessed to discuss this topic with two amazing experts, COO Kelsey Kelly and CEO Bob Sargent, of eSpecialty Insurance.By Gregory Johnson

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Patrolling the dark web: The challenges and opportunities of outsourced threat intel - Alex Holden - CFH #28 36:38

9M ago36:38

36:38

Our guest for this segment spends his days where others dare not tread: the deep dark web. Here he collects information on cybercriminal activity that could be a precursor to major attack or evidence that one has already occurred. For companies that can't or won't conduct dark-web recon for themselves, outsourcing this threat intelligence service i…

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Equal Time? Ensuring Each MSSP Client  Gets Their Fair Share of Attention - CFH #28 19:37

9M ago19:37

19:37

Every MSSP customer is different in their own way. But they all deserve to remain secure from attacks. And so it's important that managed services providers don't play favorites to the point where certain clients eat up a disproportionate amount of time and resources. MSSPs must ensure that they are fairly and proportionally allocating their accoun…

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Non-compliant Clients: Righting the Ship Before Regulators Pounce - Brian Johnson - CFH #27 31:53

9M ago31:53

31:53

Try as they might to keep their clients in compliance with privacy and security regulations, managed services providers are still at the mercy of the organizations they serve. Unfortunately, companies don't always follow the MSSP's or vCISO's advice on items like responsible data stewardship, privacy policies and breach notification. If an attack d…

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Beware FUD: Avoiding Fear Tactics when Selling Your Managed Services - CFH #27 28:10

9M ago28:10

28:10

The consequences of a cyberattack can be devastating, and it does make sense for managed security services providers to impress on their current and prospective clients the risks of not investing in prevention and response. However, many cyber thought leaders believe that certain lines should not be crossed. Advice is one thing; fearmongering is an…

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Focus on SOC 2 with Ryan Johanson 28:44

10M ago28:44

28:44

Webcheck partners with IT Assurance or CPA firms to provide SOC 2, ISO 27001 and other services. In this podcast, we learn about client-focused professional services firm Johanson Group, LLP, and trends in the cyber assurance space! With Guest Ryan Johanson.By Gregory Johnson

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M&A Madness: Overcoming MSSP Integration Challenges Following an Acquisition - Jim Broome - CFH #26 36:33

10M ago36:33

36:33

Last year, ChannelE2E listed more than 1,000 merger and acquisition deals involving MSPs, MSSPs and other similar service provider organizations. Typically when any M&A deal occurs, there are bound to be redundancies and overlaps in services, tools and personnel. For MSSPs that find themselves in this situation, it's important to consolidate and in…

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Avoiding Security Monitoring Alert Fatigue: When Do You Escalate to Your Client? - CFH #26 25:33

10M ago25:33

25:33

MSSP SOC analysts are often barraged with security alerts that pop up as anomalous activity is detected on clients' networks. Not all of these notifications are worth reporting and acting upon, but it takes only one overlooked incident to result in a full-fledged attack on the customer. This segment will look at the perennially challenging question…

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Webinar Recording: Learn How To Modernize Your Physical Security 39:11

10M ago39:11

39:11

We'll be discussing these game-changing solutions and showcasing how the integration of Genea's cloud-based access control and Meraki's cutting-edge cameras and sensors can make this possible.By LookingPoint

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Risk Quantification & Optimization: Reducing the Randomness of Risk Response - Ira Winkler - CFH #25 38:21

10M ago38:21

38:21

Risk isn't a static measurement. Threats like malware campaigns, vulnerabilities, human error and unreliable third-party partners can fluctuate in their severity depending on ever-changing circumstances. That's why knowing which risk is of highest priority at any given time can allow MSSPs to dynamically adjust their prevention and mitigation effor…

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Generating Economies of Scale With Your MSSP Business Model - CFH #25 25:25

10M ago25:25

25:25

Managed services providers know that investments in talent, tools and infrastructure can take a heavy financial toll. But as MSSPs continue to grow and take on more clients, they can hopefully achieve certain economies of scale such that their previous infusions of funds eventually pay for themselves. This session will look at the key investment ar…

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Going Passwordless: Preparing Your Clients for a Credentials-Free Future - Christine Owen - CFH #24 32:37

11M ago32:37

32:37

It's been a big year for the passwordless movement, with tech giants Apple, Google and Microsoft supporting the FIDO Alliance's efforts to replace conventional credentials with passkey technology. Still, passwords have long been engrained into people's daily routines, so users may need some convincing to change their behaviors. And likewise, manage…

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Defining Your Geographic Market: Stay Regional or Go Global? - CFH #24 36:46

11M ago36:46

36:46

You’re a big fish in a pretty big pond. But there are vast oceans to explore. Do you test the waters or not? For MSSPs who have prospered regionally, there’s a lot to be considered before expanding into new geographical territories, especially international markets. Such as: business culture differences, market preferences, regulatory factors, lang…

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Optimizing Vendor Relationships: How to Get in Your Partners' Good Graces - CFH #23 16:17

11M ago16:17

16:17

Obviously, managed security providers want to optimize their rapport with customers. But don't overlook the importance of fostering a mutually beneficial relationship with your cyber solution vendor partners as well. In this segment, we'll look at how MSSPs can best leverage their vendor agreements to ensure they're receiving top-notch, responsive …

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Managed IAM: The Quest for an Evolved Identity Experience - Bill Brenner - CFH #23 38:01

11M ago38:01

38:01

Today marks the beginning of the Identiverse conference in Las Vegas, where leaders in security gather to discuss advancements in the world of identity and access management. For MSSPs that specialize in managed IAM services, it's important to stay on top of the latest trends, including those revealed in a series of reports and articles that CyberR…

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Breaking Down the Board Room Barrier: Positioning the vCISO as a Key Business Voice - Don Pecha - CFH #22 32:06

11M ago32:06

32:06

Infosec leaders shouldn't just be reporting to the board room to explain themselves when things go wrong. They should be a regular part of the strategic business discussions that take place inside a company's executive halls. That's true whether they're directly employed by the company or they're a contracted vCISO provided by an external managed s…

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Are MSSPs Snubbing Web Security? Why Websites Take a Back Seat to Network Needs - CFH #22 27:22

11M ago27:22

27:22

It's understandable why many organizations' cyber investments heavily concentrate on protecting core networks and data centers from breaches and ransomware attacks. But let's not overlook the importance of ensuring that your website remains operational, especially when it directly drives revenue through sales or advertisements. Threats such as DDoS…

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Removing the B.S. from Third-Party Risk Assessments - Merike Kaeo - CFH #21 37:48

12M ago37:48

37:48

Risk assessment questionnaires are a standard practice when evaluating current or prospective third-party partners. And yet some folks may justifiably ask: How valuable are these questionnaires if there are no consequences for fudging your answers, or even outright lying? This session will examine common weaknesses and oversights in the third-party…

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Pricing Practices That Fit the Bill - CFH #21 34:34

12M ago34:34

34:34

A great many MSSP security professionals are truly passionate about making the digital world a safer place for businesses and their users. But at the end of the day, it is still a business, and good cybersecurity isn't free. And therein lies the strategy around pricing: What pricing models work best for your organization and appeal most to your cus…

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Cultivating Operational Resilience Through People, Process & Technology - Pete Bowers - CFH #20 45:04

12M ago45:04

45:04

What’s the best way to ensure operational resilience against cybercriminals’ tactics, techniques and procedures? Well, just rearrange the letters in TTP, and you get PPT: people, process and technology. This session will examine how organizations can score, benchmark and improve their cyber resilience through a combination of security processes, pr…

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Rehabilitating Your Reputation After a Security Setback - CFH #20 54:46

12M ago54:46

54:46

The worst has happened. You failed to protect one or more managed services clients from a cyberattack. Maybe you were even infected yourself. Or perhaps a failed product launch or negative engagement with a customer has resulted in a scathing review. There are lots of ways an MSSP can wind up with a tattered reputation -- and sometimes they're not …

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Populating the Talent Pipeline Through Professional Development - Mike Hamilton - CFH #19 35:21

12M ago35:21

35:21

The cyber talent shortage is well documented. Rather than just trying to outbid each other in a competitive job market, wouldn't it be nice if MSSPs were also able to build out their talent pipelines through professional development programs? This session will look at strategies for creating an assembly line of ready-to-go cyber professionals to ad…

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Work-from-Anywhere: Securing the Blurry Edges of Your Network - CFH #19 41:52

12M ago41:52

41:52

In the last few years, many companies have found that their home offices and their internal on-prem networks are no longer always the central core around which their business operations revolve. Even with more employees returning to the office now, remote and hybrid workforce models are here to stay, thanks to an exponentially increased reliance on…

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Threat Intel Reports: How Reactionary Should You Be? - Juan Valencia - CFH #18 37:20

1y ago37:20

37:20

Your favorite intelligence feeds are warning of several up-and-coming new campaigns that are victimizing companies much like your clients. Maybe they're even targeting MSSPs themselves. Now it's up to you to assess and prioritize these latest threats, and determine to what extent they require you to change your approach, institute additional safegu…

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The RSA Conference: How to Stand Out on the Show Floor - CFH #18 49:09

1y ago49:09

49:09

Jugglers! Magicians! Freebies! You can find plenty of commotion and distractions on the show floor at the RSA conference or any major cyber convention for that matter. If you're a managed security services provider trying to sell your wares, it can be a challenge to distinguish yourself amid all the noise and chaos of events like these. This segmen…

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Go Broad or Stay Specialized With Your Services? The Quality vs. Quantity Debate - CFH #17 43:36

1y ago43:36

43:36

It's a tough call for MSSPs: Be really good at a small subset of services, which potentially limits your customer base? Or become a jack of all trades, but potentially stretch your resources thin and risk the possibility that you won't be able to truly master any of your specializations? This session will hopefully help cyber service providers find…

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The Game Within the Game: Securing the Super Bowl & Other Large Gatherings - Michael Smith - CFH #17 44:19

1y ago44:19

44:19

Who won the Super Bowl this year? Everyone did, in the sense that there were no major cyberattacks that disrupted the flow of the "Big Game" -- unlike, for instance the Pyeongchang Olympics, where ticket distribution was affected on the night of the Opening Ceremonies. For contracted cybersecurity services providers, protecting a prestigious one-of…

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How to Organize Your Managed Services Taxonomy & Excel in Key Categories - Craig Robinson - CFH #16 41:58

1y ago41:58

41:58

Having a clear and cogent taxonomy that classifies your managed cyber services into distinct buckets or categories is an important step for MSSPs looking to define and differentiate their market offerings to clients. Customers can refer to your taxonomy to better understand your scope of services and ensure they don’t leave gaps in their security p…

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The Biggest Zero Trust Architecture Gaps You Need to Fill. - CFH #16 48:16

1y ago48:16

48:16

Creating a zero-trust architecture is a gradual process that starts with understanding precisely what you need to implement a “never trust, always verify” approach within your extended organization. Rather than materializing all at once, organizations often develop a ZTA in phases over time. However, during this maturation process, gaps in zero-tru…

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What’s Fueling Growth for MSSPs Today? - Jessica C. Davis - CFH #15 33:46

1y ago33:46

33:46

What are the market trends that are driving growth and changes in the managed security service provider market? MSSPAlert.com, an affiliate of Cyber for Hire, does an annual survey of MSSPs to find out about growth trends, technology providers, different types of incidents they see in their work with small and mid-sized businesses, and other inform…

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