In this episode of the podcast, host Paul Roberts welcomes Tanya Janca of She Hacks Purple back into the studio. Tanya talks about her newly released book: Alice and Bob Learn Secure Coding, published by Wiley and the larger problem of how to promote the teaching of secure coding practices to developers.
A now-patched flaw in Subaru’s STARLINK connected vehicle service exposed location information and driver data for millions of vehicles with nothing more than the vehicle’s license plate number – the latest jaw dropping smart vehicle security flaw discovered by the researcher Sam Curry.
Host Paul Roberts interviews Sophos CISO Ross McKerchar about the company’s recent report, Pacific Rim, detailing its multi-year battle to beat back a sophisticated Chinese hacking campaign.
Firms face challenges in combating sophisticated cyber attacks due to a shortage of skilled workers and complex, costly investigative tools. A report by Command Zero highlights the acute need for cybersecurity talent, especially for cloud platforms. Organizations struggle with tool integration and lack standardized processes, complicating cyber investigations. Command Zero recommends adopting unified platforms and enhancing automation.
Keyless lock maker Digilock withdrew a cease and desist order and allowed a DEF CON talk on security flaws in its devices to move forward. Other device makers should take note!
