In this episode, Edwin Shuttleworth from Finite State discusses firmware security, insights from the GRRCON Security Conference, and the challenges of firmware analysis. The conversation covers various topics, including firmware scraping techniques, the IoT landscape, types of firmware, the importance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs), and emulation in firmware analysis. Edwin shares his experiences and offers advice for those looking to get started in firmware reverse engineering.

In this episode of Below the Surface, host Paul Ascadorian and guest Patrick Garrity discuss the complexities of vulnerability tracking and prioritization. They explore various sources of vulnerability data, the significance of known exploited vulnerabilities, and the concept of weaponization in cybersecurity. The conversation delves into the challenges posed by supply chain vulnerabilities, the importance of Software Bill of Materials (SBOM), and the impact of user behavior on security. The episode concludes with thoughts on the future of vulnerability management and the need for a more comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.

In this episode, Matt Brown joins the podcast to talk about firmware reverse engineering and supply chains. They discuss Matt's start in information security, his journey into hardware security, and the creation of his YouTube channel. They also explore the vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the supply chain of IoT devices and the challenges of extracting firmware from embedded Linux systems. Matt shares his favorite tools for firmware extraction and the complexities of creating an SBOM in the embedded Linux ecosystem. In this conversation, Paul and Allan discuss the challenges and vulnerabilities in IoT devices. They highlight the lack of security incentives in the IoT industry, the reuse of code across different devices, and the importance of validating firmware updates. They also mention the use of tools like binwalk and unblob for firmware analysis, and the benefits of UART and JTAG for hardware hacking. The conversation emphasizes the need for passion and hands-on experience in exploring IoT security.

Stewart and Trey join us to talk about driving cybersecurity policies for the nation, what makes a good policy, what makes a bad policy, supply chain research and policies, and overall how we shape policies that benefit cybersecurity. Segment Resources: https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/broken-trust-lessons-from-sunburst/ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/in-depth-research-reports/report/open-source-software-as-infrastructure/ This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-36

Gain insights into the CISA KEV straight from one of the folks at CISA, Tod Beardsley. Learn how KEV was created, where the data comes from, and how you should use it in your environment. This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Resource: https://cisa.gov/kev Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-35

Jay Jacobs Co-Founder and Data Scientist and Wade Baker Co-Founder; Data Storyteller from The Cyentia Institute come on the show to talk about The Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS). This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-34

Ed Harris joins us to discuss how to secure OT environments, implement effective air gaps, and more! This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-33

We discuss the various aspects of Mitre Att&ck, including tools, techniques, supply chain aspects, and more! This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-32

Cassie has a long history of successfully managing a variety of security programs. Today, she leads supply chain efforts for a very large product company. We will tackle topics such as software supply chain management, SBOMs, third-party supply chain challenges, asset management, and more! This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-31

Bob Martin comes on the show to discuss systems of trust, supply chain security and more! This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-30

Jason joins us to discuss the current enterprise landscape for defending against supply chain attacks, remediating firmware issues, and the current challenges with patch management. This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-29

Casey recently was involved in an event that brought hackers and 5G technology together, tune-in to learn about the results and how we can use bug bounty programs to improve the security of "things". This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-28

In this episode, we disccuss digital supply chain governance and compliance, featuring Josh Marpet from Guarded Risk, hosted by Paul Asadorian and Alan Alford. Specifically, we discuss: The importance of understanding and complying with regulations affecting digital supply chains, such as Executive Order 14028 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.The podcast highlighted the impact of EU regulations, like CRA, GDPR, and DORA, on global businesses, underscoring the shared responsibility model in data security.Vendors' duties in open-source security and software vulnerability management were discussed, with a call for automation in software inventory and security, including the use of SBOMs.The conversation included strategies for effective supply chain risk management, advising regular updates, and understanding the interconnectedness of vulnerabilities.International compliance, particularly with EU data security laws, presents operational challenges and necessitates robust cybersecurity measures.Proactive vendor communication and automated processes are crucial for managing cybersecurity threats efficiently. Continuous risk assessment is preferred over periodic checks, with an emphasis on a nuanced approach to cybersecurity risk management. (00:00) - Digital Supply Chain Governance Compliance (14:08) - EU Regulations on Data Security (21:38) - Responsibility of Vendors in Open Source (27:49) - Supply Chain Risk Management Program Advice (39:01) - Automating Software Inventory and Security This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-27

Cheryl is super passionate about supply chain security and visibility. Tune in to our discussion on how we can collectively get better at reducing the attack surface and working to fix the wide variety of digital supply chain issues we have today. This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-26

Paul and Allan will talk a little bit about Allan's background and current work at Eclypsium. Next, we'll cover some of the recent news and topics we've been discussing on our blog including Firewall and VPN appliance security struggles, Shim Shady, Glubteba and other malware targeting UEFI, and some thoughts on recent regulations affecting supply chains such as the EU CRA. This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-25

Saša Zdjelar joins us on this episode to dive into how organizations can manage supply chain risk, including the current challenges we face and how best to deal with them. This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-24

Short of ripping everything apart (hardware and software) and inspecting the components, which is very time-consuming, how do we solve the visibility gap in various supply chains? Dr. Olga Livingston from CISA joins us to discuss! This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-23

We sit down with the father of the SBOM, Allan Friedman, to discuss examples of where we really need SBOMs, how to operationalize SBOMs, and how to identify and deal with bad things that may be in your SBOM! CISA's resources on SBOM are at cisa.gov/SBOM and anyone can find out more or ask for a meeting at SBOM@cisa.dhs.gov This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-22

We talk about Supply Chain Risk Management in the context of the cloud and US federal government with David Vaughn. This segment is sponsored by Eclypsium. Visit https://securityweekly.com/eclypsium to learn more about them! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-21

In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with renowned security expert Joe Hall to discuss three critical facets of modern cybersecurity: network device security, supply chain threats, and lateral movement. Join us as Joe Hall shares his wealth of knowledge and experience, unraveling the complexities of network device security, the invisible gatekeepers of our digital lives. Discover the vulnerabilities that hackers exploit and the strategies to fortify your network defenses. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bts-20