Join us as we continue our series on developing careers in InfoSec. In this episode, we talk about a unique opportunity for students at Bedford High School in Ohio, a school that is near and dear to TrustedSec Founder and CEO David Kennedy. We chat with Dave about the cybersecurity education program that was launched recently with help from long-time Bedford teacher Darren Pocek and others. Listen to learn how this program was created and how it helps prepare students for careers in cybersecurity. 

Security Noise starts a multi episode look at how to start or grow a career in infoSec. We begin by talking with Senior Security Consultant Kelsey Segrue and Security Consultant Olivia Cate who took what might be considered the traditional route. They share their stories and offer some insights into how to maximize the advantage of similar opportunities.

Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the security topics that interest them the most. Hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

On this episode of Security Noise, we are revisiting the topic of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in the wake of the theories spurred by the Royal Family's social media photo that was quickly flagged as being altered. Along with guests, Senior Security Consultants Joe Sullivan and David Boyd, we delve into various theories surrounding the Princess of Wales' controversial Mother's Day photo and the media's subsequential reaction.

Methods for spotting fake images, such as reverse image searches and metadata analysis, are discussed, highlighting the importance of scrutinizing visual content in today's digital age. Additionally, tools like AIornot.com and insights into Twitter/X's handling of metadata add depth to the discussion.

Overall, the episode sheds light on the complexities of image authenticity in the era of digital manipulation and emphasizes the need for critical thinking when consuming visual media. 

Security Noise is hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter.

Links: https://fotoforensics.com https://www.aiornot.com/ https://www.getghiro.org/ https://www.suncalc.org

It's Leak Week for this episode of Security Noise! Geoff and Skyler chat with Security Consultant Whitney Phillips and Senior Security Consultant Kurt Muhl about a number of recent privacy pitfalls including destructive ransomware groups such as LockBit, leaked government emails, and other data and privacy mishaps. 

References:

1. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/02/u-s-internet-leaked-years-of-internal-customer-emails/
2. https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/02/feds-seize-lockbit-ransomware-websites-offer-decryption-tools-troll-affiliates/ 

Security Noise, a TrustedSec podcast, is hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter in conversation with cybersecurity experts discussing the security topics that interest them the most.

Skyler and Geoff chat with Senior Security Consultant Joe Sullivan about using open-source intelligence (OSINT) for gathering ideas and information. We discuss some of the ethical questions about what you can do with what you learn. 

Geoff and Skyler talk to Incident Response Practice Lead Tyler Hudak about when you need an IR plan, what kind of relationships you should have with your IR vendor, and what things to know before perusing an IR retainer. The conversation looks at the needs for businesses of various sizes, proposes some self-assessment questions, and concludes with some war stories!

Geoff and Skyler make bold predictions for 2024 about AI, changes to Air Tags, and Open Source!

LINKS:

https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/04/orrick-law-firm-data-breach/

https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/12/researchers-come-up-with-better-idea-to-prevent-airtag-stalking/

https://www.theregister.com/2023/12/27/bruce_perens_post_open/

In this very special year-end episode, we're cranking up the heat as we explore some of our favorite InfoSec tools of 2023.

Guest Lineup:

Drew Kirkpatrick - JS-Tap Unleashed

Drew Kirkpatrick is the maestro behind "JS-Tap." He dropped this pentesting bombshell at Wild West Hackin' Fest this year with his talk, "JS-Tap: Weaponizing JavaScript for Red Teams." Skyler snagged an exclusive interview with Drew at the conference and we'll get to hear that discussion on this episode.

Luke Bremer - Hackvertor

Luke Bremer graces our podcast to dive into his blog, "What is Hackvertor (and why should I care?)." Get ready to dive into the use cases of this Burp Suite plugin and how you can utilize it on your next pentest!

Ben Mauch (Ben Ten) - Unveiling Impede

We end our discussion with Ben Mauch, aka @Ben0xA, as he unveils TrustedSec's latest software offering: Impede. Brace yourself for a deep dive into the features and innovations packed into this cybersecurity marvel.

Gather 'round and settle in for our year-end episode of SECURITY NOISE!

In this episode, we wrap up our 4-part series, "The Road Ahead," with TrustedSec CTO Justin Elze and Targeted Operations Lead Jason Lang as they provide insight into how the targeted operations landscape has evolved for everyone, from client to consultant. We discuss what groups are doing red teaming and what the practice looks like today. Our guests also discuss the impacts of SSO, third-party IDP solutions, and assumed breach strategies.

Get ready to be offensive on this episode of Security Noise!

This episode concludes a short series called "The Road Ahead." Each episode highlights an area of Information Security and features guests who are experts in those areas.

Security Noise is hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter.

In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Internal Penetration Test with two experienced practitioners, David Boyd and Justin Bollinger. We cover how test preparation and planning have changed over the years, how hybrid environments with on-premises and cloud-hosted applications have impacted pen testing, and the effects of Zero Trust and contemporary security models. Of course we'll also talk shop, where we look at the current tools of the trade and what the client-consultant relationship looks like today.

This episode is Part 3 of 4 in a short series called "The Road Ahead." Each episode highlights an area of Information Security and features guests who are experts in those areas.

Come along as we explore the history and future of InfoSec!

Security Noise is hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter.

Geoff and Skyler discuss how the defense and vulnerability side of application development and deployment has evolved over the years. They are joined on the panel by two other members of the TrustedSec team, Paul Sems and Mitch Parish, who were there to help and lead organizations through those transitions in their current and prior roles. 

This episode is Part 2 of 4 in a short series called "The Road Ahead." Each episode will highlight an area of Information Security and feature guests who are experts in those areas.

Come along as we explore the history and future of InfoSec!

Security Noise is hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter.