We love to hear from you! This week's episode will continue with part 2 of "The Importance of Automation and Orchestration in Cyber Security." As I said in the episode one, the need for efficient and effective security measures has never been more critical. I suggest you listen to E1, before you dive into this one. Without further ado, lets first g…

We love to hear from you! In this week's episode of the podcast we dissect "The Importance of Automation and Orchestration in Cyber Security." As you are well aware cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent. The need for efficient and effective security measures has never been more critical. Equally, automation and orchestr…

We love to hear from you! In this week's episode, we're tackling a topic that has become increasingly relevant in our post-pandemic world: the hidden dangers posed by remote work. As more companies embrace flexible work arrangements, the convenience and efficiency of working from home bring new set of challenges. From cybersecurity threats to data …

We love to hear from you! In this week's episode we're exploring an exciting and transformative innovation: Digital Twins technology and its groundbreaking application in cybersecurity. Imagine having a virtual replica of your entire digital infrastructure—a detailed, dynamic model that mirrors every aspect of your environment. In particular, we wi…

We love to hear from you! In this episode we continue with part 2 on comparing SSL VPN and IPsec VPN, two popular technologies used for secure remote access. As I said last week, understanding the nuances of these technologies is therefore crucial. We'll explore how each VPN works, their security features, performance differences, and the scenarios…

We love to hear from you! In this week's episode we're diving into the world of VPNs, Specifically we will compare SSL VPN and IPsec VPN, two popular technologies used for secure remote access. In the post pandemic area, remote work become part of the new normal post. Understanding the nuances of these technologies is therefore crucial. We'll explo…

We love to hear from you! In this week's episode, we will be exploring the fascinating world of remote browser isolation technology or RBI as it appreciated. We will delve into what remote browser isolation is, how it works, and the limitations it faces. Join us as we uncover the complexities of this innovative cybersecurity approach, shedding ligh…

We love to hear from you! In part 2 on eBPF we continue demystifying this promising new technology that is strengthening the cyber space. Please listen to the previous episode i.e. Episode 169 before you to listen to this one. Having said that, lets recap a top trending security news, shall we? New UK Law: No Default Passwords on Smart Devices from…

We love to hear from you! In this episode, we're diving deep to demystif a groundbreaking technology that's gathering pace on the security front. It is not something most people are aware of. This technology is bringing enhanced visibility, increased performance to enabling powerful security measures. Hang around as we unravel the potential of eBPF…

We love to hear from you! In this week's episode, we will continue with part 2 on "Preparing for and responding to ransomeware attack" As I said last week, ransomware is a threat that will be around us for the foreseeable future. Do listen to part 1 before you listen to this episode. With that out of the way, lets have a look a top trending piece o…

We love to hear from you! Ransomware is a threat that will be around us for the foreseeable future. In this week's episode we will look at the history of ransomware, the common TTPs in use by threat actors such as Turla, how to align our incident response to that threat and others, and finally how to contain, eradicate, and recover from it. In addi…

We love to hear from you! This week we will dive into a collection of powerful system utilities and tools designed to help users diagnose, troubleshoot, and monitor Windows operating system. These utilities provide advanced functionality beyond what is typically available in Windows, as they offer insights into system internals, processes, file sys…

We love to hear from you! AI is getting into all sorts of places but no less than in cybersecurity in both a good way and bad ways. In a good way with bolstering Incident response live cycle but unfortunately in a bad way with generating convincing phishing email or assisting with script and coding etc. In this week's episode we will focus on how A…

We love to hear from you! In our second episode, we continue exploring the concept of adopting a platform security. In this second part we will continue where we left off from last week and will encourage you to listed to the first episode if you have not done so. Before we get into the main topic, lets touch one important top trending piece of new…

We love to hear from you! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. In this episode, we explore the recently much talked about concept of adopting a platform security. As technology advances, cyber criminals continually adapt their tactics…

We love to hear from you! It was the LEAP event this past week. LEAP is a technology event in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and it attracts every technology company imaginable especially in the cyber security domain. This is year was no different. At LEAP, I met with Port53, a firm that helps from SMB to enterprise businesses with their cyber security missi…

We love to hear from you! This week I attended Qatar Web Summit. This is a technology and start-up summit held yearly in Doha, Qatar. There were a lot going on and I am lucky to have spent time with the Ken Fee, the CEO of Business Technology Architect shorten as BTA where we talked about security, network optimisation and automation. The return of…

We love to hear from you! In this episode, we are continuing with part 2 of the risks paused by default configuration. As I said last week, while default config is convenient for initial setup, these settings are may introduce significant security risks that can leave systems vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors. Please listen to the firs…

We love to hear from you! In today's interconnected world, default configurations are ubiquitous across various systems and devices, from routers to software applications. While convenient for initial setup, these default settings often harbor significant security risks that can leave systems vulnerable to exploitation by malicious actors. In this …

We love to hear from you! This is the second episode of our two part episode on whether quantum computing is a threat to cryptography really. Make sure you listen to episode 1 first as we laid the foundation on what is coming up in this episode. As always lets review this week's top trending security news first. CISA and the FBI release Living of t…

We love to hear from you! Cryptography are the backbone of privacy since time immemorial. Toda is THE foundational block of the connected world without which the Internet will crumble as we know it. There is a feverish discussions happening and fast improving of a new era in computing - Quantum computing, and it is improving year after year taking …

We love to hear from you! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. Accessing and managing various applications and services remotely is a daily occurrence for a typical administrator. It is often the fastest way to accomplish a quick task…

We love to hear from you! When things go wrong, they go wrong fast. This week will dive into the widespread exploitation on iVanti VPN solution that attracted a lot of attention from both the security community as well as from the bad guys. What went wrong? Stay tuned. Just before we get into iVanti, lets review the other top security news this wee…

We love to hear from you! We are continuing demystifying a couple of terms that folks new to the realm of cyber security often mix up. Those are the terms Exfil or DLP. So by the end of the session you will surely understand where you stand the next time you will hear an Exfil has happened to so and so org or a DLP is require here. Make sure you li…

We love to hear from you! We will kick off the year with demystifying a couple of terms that folks new to the realm of cyber security often mix up. Those are the terms Exfil or DLP. So by the end of the session you will surely understand where you stand the next time you will hear an Exfil has happened to so and so org or a DLP is require here. Bef…

We love to hear from you! Welcome back and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain English. Well 2023 came and is is now gone, in this final episode we are unwinding the tape to go back to our most popular episodes. If you ever wondered hey what are the most…

We love to hear from you! Welcome back and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain English. In our penultimate episode, we will review the twist and turn of 2023. We will go over the trend that stood out the most and both the trends and players behind them t…

We love to hear from you! Digital inter-connectivity define our era. One of the primary challenges facing supply chain cyber security is the expanding attack surface. In this week's episode we will turn to Supply Chain Security, how attackers carry out such attacks. We will also look at previous examples and what mitigations can be mounted to preve…

We love to hear from you! The holiday season is when most of us let our guard down. For the cyber criminal though, it is their hunting season. In this episode we will give you practical advise on how to stay one step ahead of the miscreants and avoid getting their hands on your sensitive data or cash or both. To get started, lets review top trendin…

We love to hear from you! In episode 148 we look inside the mysterious world of the Dark Web. The Dark Web is a hidden area of the internet that is often obscured by mystery and intrigue to many, and it is unlike standard search engines and browsing destination. I will try to deconstruct this covert network and make you aware of what makes it diffe…

We love to hear from you! One of the go tools for attackers are Web shells. In this episode we will explore what these are, their background, how they are used and how you can avoid be turned against you. These deceptive tools bring immense power to the hands of hackers, acting as covert entry door to infiltrate and control the machines that power …

We love to hear from you! During Gitex Global in Dubai I sat down with the leaders and founders of Source Technology an organisation based in Swizerland that developed a tool called Source Security. This is ...quote... "technology to integrate behavioral analytics with Symbolic Language that can significantly enhance cybersecurity by providing a de…

We love to hear from you! Welcome back and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. I'm your your host Ibrahim Yusuf In today's episode, we're shedding light on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity - Indications of Compromise, also…

We love to hear from you! Today, we're diving into the world of cybersecurity with an eye to vulnerability scoring system. C We've got a topic that's on the mind of anyone with interest in risk management, one that's of paramount importance to anyone concerned with the safety and integrity of their assets. That's right, today we're talking about th…

We love to hear from you! And in today's episode we ponder over how technology continues to reach every aspect of our lives and now the places we call our castles...our homes. The other week at GITEX I also sat down with Floris Grandvarlet, EMEA Innovation, Sustainability, CTO at CISCO. More that later, but first..... we look at at recent breach an…

We love to hear from you! This was GITEX 2023 Dubai week. GITEX, short for the "Gulf Information Technology Exhibition," is a prominent annual technology event and trade show held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is one of the largest and most influential technology exhibitions in the Middle East, attracting participants and visitors from around …

We love to hear from you! This is the second part of our Threat Modeling episode. Please listen to last week week's episode, that is episode 140 before you dive into this one. Having said that, lets have a look at the top security news this week: - https://blog.google: New Gmail protections for a safer, less spammy inbox - https://blog.postmaster.y…

We love to hear from you! In this week's episode I step through what Threat Modeling is. And yes it a crucial aspect of cybersecurity that is often overlooked. Join us as we explain this concept by carefully examining its definition, and, more importantly, highlighting its effectiveness as a powerful tool in the ever-changing threat, defenses and m…

We love to hear from you! Today's episode is a continuation of what we've started last week: Initial Access. This is part 2. And as I said, it truly is the point where the rubber hits the road when it comes to the important stages to look out for during an attack. Thoroughly investigation the Initial Access stage allows us finding how an attacker m…

We love to hear from you! In today's episode, we're peeling back the layers of cybersecurity to delve into a critical phase of the attack lifecycle: Initial Access. It's the point where the rubber truly hits the road during a cyberattack. We will uncover the strategies, tactics, and technologies involved in gaining that crucial foothold in target s…

We love to hear from you! Today we will step back and talk about the fundamentals to understanding this ever-evolving field: cyber security. And what better way than to cover "Introduction to Cyber Security" in this episode. But before that, we will recap other trending security news including: The stolen LastPass vaults may have been cracked - htt…

We love to hear from you! Today we will step back and talk about the fundamentals to understanding this ever-evolving field: cyber security. And what better way than to cover "Introduction to Cyber Security" in this episode. But before that, we will recap other trending security news including: Notepad++ 8.5.7 released with fixes for four security …

We love to hear from you! In the ever-evolving landscape of digital threats and vulnerabilities, the importance of selecting the right tools for the job cannot be overstated. Just like a skilled craftsman relies on the right tools to create a masterpiece, cybersecurity professionals must carefully choose their tools to safeguard digital asset effec…

We love to hear from you! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. I'm Ibrahim Yusuf, your host, and in today's episode, we're exploring an exciting intersection between generative AI and cybersecurity. In particular we will look into whe…

We love to hear from you! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cohaesus Group. We touched various areas of cyber security. I split the talk into two parts as it went on a bit. Without further ad…

We love to hear from you! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cohaesus Group. We touched various areas of cyber security. I split the talk into two parts as it went on a bit. Without further ad…

We love to hear from you! Welcome and thank you for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. In today's episode, we'll explore a critical aspect of endpoint security – the ransomware rollback feature. Ransomware is still a prevailing threat, targeting individuals …

We love to hear from you! Listen to this very insightful episode on differentiating two important cybersecurity domains that are both intriguing and essential: Threat Hunting and Incident Response. We all agree that staying one step ahead of cybercrooks is paramount. But what sets these two critical practices apart, and how do they work together to…

We love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. This is another exciting episode of our cybersecurity podcast! Today, we've got a topic that's hot off the press—the newly released Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard version 4…

We love to hear from you! Thanks for tuning in to YusufOnSecurity, the cyber-security podcast for everyday defender from analyst to the C-Suites, in plain english. Today, we continue with part 2 the critical aspect of cybersecurity: incident response best practices. Given the unforgiving threat landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing numbe…