Your favorite co-founders and co-hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder are reunited for the latest edition of HOU.SEC.CAST. with special guest David Balcar! In today’s episode they discuss:
· The evolving landscape of insider threats and the vulnerabilities they exploit.
· The importance of vigilance in monitoring outbound traffic and the need for organizations to prioritize security measures amidst the growing complexity of cyber threats.
· Stories of David’s experiences as a pen tester.
Things Mentioned:
· U.S. and UK Announce Sanctions in China over Hacks on Election Watchdog and Lawmakers - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/u-s-and-uk-announce-sanctions-in-china-over-hacks-on-election-watchdog-and-lawmakers
· Alex Halderman Voting Machine Demonstration - https://www.technologyreview.com/2018/09/13/66529/how-to-hack-an-election-and-defensive-measures-states-should-take-to-prevent-fake-votes/
· Russian National Pleads Guilty After Trying to Hack a Human at Tesla - https://www.secureworld.io/industry-news/tesla-hacker-charges-arrested
· Listen to David’s talk here: https://youtu.be/cSZEzuUY8Cg?si=LupfFlLx0rAz5Vnz
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In this episode:
· Host: Michael Farnum
· Host: Sam Van Ryder
· Guest: David Balcar
· Editing by: Lauren Lynch
· Music by: August Honey