Data @ Rest

Data @ Rest

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Data @ Rest episodes

  • Data at Rest 01x06: Ethical Hacking

    Data at Rest - Episode 01x06: Ethical Hacking

    Is there such a thing as "ethical hacking"? What does it mean? How can you gain the benefits of it, and what should you keep in mind if you engage with one? And if you're interested, how can you hack yourself for fun, education, and profit? Special guest: Jared Perdue.

    Hacking for Dummies (Goodreads)

    Red Team Field Manual (Goodreads)

    51 min
  • Data at Rest 01x05: Working in Information Security

    Data at Rest - Episode 01x05: Working in Information Security

    How did we get started in Information Security? If you're in Information Security, what certifications are good to advance your career? And if you're not in Information Security, how can you get in? Special guest: Larry Fritsche.

    The Cuckoo's Egg (Goodreads)

    55 min
  • Data at Rest 01x04: Perimeter Security

    Data at Rest - Episode 01x04: Perimeter Security

    What is the "perimeter" of your network, and how has the definition of that concept changed over time? Also: the history of several physical and geographical border walls through history (spoiler: they don't seem to work) and what the new metaphorical border of the network will be going forward. Special Guest: Adair Thaxton.

    Dr. Stephanie Forrest (ASU)

    Kenneth Ingham (consulting site)

    Paul Vixie (Twitter)

    1 hr 1 min
  • Data at Rest 01x03: Threat Detection

    Data at Rest - Episode 01x03: Threat Detection

    What is a threat? What is an exploit? Plus: the history and evolution of how we think about "insider" threats versus "outsider" threats.

    The Orange Book (PDF)

    James Anderson (obituary at IEEE)

    Dorothy Denning (Wikipedia)

    Peter Neumann (Wikipedia)

    Clipper Chip (Wikipedia)

    55 min
  • Data at Rest 01x02: Endpoint Protection

    Data at Rest - Episode 01x02: Endpoint Protection

    What is a virus? Is there a difference between a virus and "malware"? And what can you do to protect your systems and your data? Join us for a discussion about endpoint protection, antivirus, and the good and bad behaviors that can influence your odds of getting infected and being hurt by it. Special guest: Brian Penders.

    John von Neumann at Wikipedia

    The Creeper at Wikipedia

    46 min
  • Data at Rest 01x01: Phishing

    Data at Rest - Episode 01x01: Phishing

    What is Phishing? What are some other common email scams, and how can you detect them? And did anyone ever free that Spanish prisoner? Join us for an accessible and entertaining discussion of email scams, how to handle them, what to do if you think an email is suspicious, and our own experiences with it.

    Spanish Prisoner Scam on Wikipedia (they say it originated in the late 19th century, but I've seen other sources cite 1588).

    SANS user awareness posters

    AOHell (Wikipedia)

    26 min
  • Data at Rest 01x00: Welcome & Introductions

    Welcome to Episode Zero of Data at Rest, an information security podcast intended to present accessible, informed discussions of various topics in computer, network, and information security. If you're curious about what to do when you receive a phishing email, the history of threat detection, or pop culture representations of the industry overall, this is the podcast for you!

    Most episodes feature an expert guest, a history lesson, and a discussion of the current state of the topic.

    All episodes of Season One release on September 16th, 2019. We hope you enjoy listening!

    -The Data @ Rest Team

    11 min

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"Data at Rest" is an accessible but informed discussion of current concepts, best practices, and personal experiences in computer security, network security, and information security overall,…