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Root Cause of MGM Hack, and How It Could Have Been Prevented
A simple phone call, globally available Okta login, and pervasive IAM permissions possibly made this attack extremely pervasive.
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5 Problems With Startup Security
Startups don't really care about security. They're just looking to survive and grow. With cybersecurity scrutiny coming from everywhere now, they can no…
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DEF CON 31 Recap
SO MUCH happened (and didn't happen!) this year at #DEFCON31. Here's a snippet of what you may have missed.
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I Read The Entire Cybersecurity Executive Order... Here's What You Need To Know
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Ancient Authentication and Integrity Checking
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30, 60, 90 Day Plan For New Security Leaders
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DEFCON: A Beginner's Guide
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Oppenheimer, CISO's, And The Politics of Cybersecurity
CISO's are under fire and are scared. Oppenheimer was a brilliant scientist, but not a politician. Lessons learned from his security hearing.
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DEF CON: A Beginner's Guide Part II (Updated 2023)
DEF CON is an experience, not a conference. With 30+k attendees, it's HUGE and can be overwhelming. Here's a guide to help you navigate.
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Who Is This?
Every once and awhile we get a message from a number that we don't recognize. How do we authenticate them? How do we authenticate our users?
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Bug Out Planning: Preparing for Disaster in Cybersecurity and the Real World
How to Stay Calm and Handle Cybersecurity Threats Like a Pro
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From Overbearing Moms to Poorly Run Security Teams: The Danger of Not Seeking Input
How to Shift from Mom Mode to Friend Mode in Cybersecurity
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Getting Started With Appsec for SMBs
If you’re a product or engineering manager at a startup, you’re probably not focused everyday on security issues. However, as is life, things come up…
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A Beginner’s Guide To BSidesSF
Someone asked me recently what kind of conference was BSidesSF... so this is what my answer would be in 10 minutes...
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