Podcasts

93% of attacks come through email, and it only takes 1-click to create a ransomware situation. Inevitably, things are going to get through—which is why organizations can’t rely on their employees as a first line of defense. Getting breached isn’t a matter of if, it’s when. Employees should receive recurring training because testing isn’t enough. In this talk, we address the pressing need for businesses to: 1. Be prepared, and… Read More

In this TECH Talk, we dive into recent Censys research: millions of files with potentially sensitive data have been exposed by 314,000 distinct internet-connected devices and servers with open directory listings. Open directories provide cybercriminals with a treasure map to a company’s sensitive information such as financial data, backups, network packet capture files, credential and authentication information—the potential for exploitation makes open directories a valuable target for adversaries. While this… Read More

The MGM breach serves as a wake-up call for all organizations. If they can be breached, anyone can be breached. Back in the day, cybercriminals had to get their hands dirty—literally. They’d go dumpster diving for sensitive documents and information. Fast forward to today, and social networks have become the new treasure trove. In the case of MGM, it seems the hackers utilized social network engineering as a successful entry… Read More

Many institutions and businesses assume they’re too small to be targeted, and cybercriminals take advantage of this mindset. Every-sized organization needs to protect their confidential data. In this TECH Talk, we delve into how to build a cybersecurity strategy in manageable, incremental steps. Don’t wait for a breach to force your hand – learn how to proactively safeguard your company’s sensitive data, systems, and reputation. We discuss: -Data protection implications… Read More

We address the critical concern of unintentional business threats arising from employees putting sensitive company information into ChatGPT’s Large Language Model (LLM). While chatGPT can be a valuable tool for various tasks, the potential risks of exposing confidential data, data breaches, and compromised security cannot be ignored. Co-hosts: Shahin Pirooz, DataEndure’s CTO & CISO Kirstin Burke, DataEndure’s CMO

93% of cyberattacks start with email, and everyone and anyone is a target—leaving everyone and anyone only one click away from danger. Traditional email security can’t protect against the volume and sophistication of attacks. In June’s TECH Talk, we shared critical insights to help protect your business: How a BEC attack is different from a typical phishing email What tactics are used Who is typically targeted What are some identifiers… Read More

“Layered security” is just the starting point in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape. A layered defense strategy extends beyond the basics. It’s about deploying multiple, specialized tools at each security layer—to provide a response tactic tuned for each type of attack. As attacks increase in speed and sophistication, we all need increased agility to proactively identify, block, and tackle adversaries. Join DataEndure for a don’t-miss discussion about layered defense. The… Read More

The meteoric rise of ChatGPT has taken the world by surprise—and there’s no putting the genie back in the bottle. In this 30-min talk, we’ll take a beat to look at the cybersecurity implications. Like all powerful tools, ChatGPT can be used for good and for ill. While we expect a future wave of advancements that will help strengthen security, right now, cyber-adversaries are leveraging ChatGPT and other generative AI to do… Read More

One of the storylines coming out of the recent World Economic Forum was the Global Cyber Outlook for 2023. Of note: 86% of business leaders believe there will be a catastrophic cyber-attack in the next 2 years and 43% feel it will have a material impact on their business. Billionaire Warren Buffett was quoted as saying cyber-attacks were a bigger threat to humanity than nuclear weapons. Scary and somewhat nebulous…. Read More