In this episode of Virtru Hash It Out, we sit down with Navroop Mitter, CEO of ArmorText, to break down the Salt Typhoon cyberattacks, their impact on U.S. telecom security, and why end-to-end encryption is now more critical than ever.

China just hacked U.S. telecom companies ATT and Verizon, illuminating the danger of backdoors. Virtru and Cape discuss the future of truly secure comms.

In this episode of Hash It Out, Virtru's Tony Rosales sits down with Brian Bolt, VP and Deputy CIO, and Brandon Bowlin, CISO, from Boise State University, to discuss the rising threat of financial aid fraud targeting college students. They explore how cybercriminals are exploiting vulnerabilities in the student application process, leading to significant financial losses. The conversation underscores the importance of advanced identity verification and secure data transfer, with insights into how Boise State is proactively protecting their students and their sensitive information.

In this episode of Hash It Out, Virtru's Mike Morper and Trevor Foskett dive into the recent cybersecurity exploit known as EchoSpoofing a sophisticated attack that targeted Proofpoint's email relay services and impacted major Fortune 100 companies. They discuss how this exploit utilized SPF and DKIM authentication to make fraudulent emails appear legitimate, posing a significant challenge for detecting and mitigating such threats. This episode touches upon the critical importance of collaboration among security entities to ensure rigorous configuration and authentication practices. Tune in to learn about the latest developments in this unfolding exploit.

In this episode of Hash It Out, Trevor Foskett and Paul Drake, IT risk manager at Notre Dame University, dive into the transformative intersection of generative AI and higher education, examining both the opportunities and challenges this technology brings. Gain insights into how AI is reshaping academic landscapes, strategies for balancing innovation with ethical considerations, and practical applications that can enhance learning and research. Whether you're an educator, student, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the future of AI in education.

Vince Scheivert and Matt Sack discuss Google's partnership with Virtru, focusing on the impact in the US public sector. They highlight Virtru's role in keeping information secure and the success of the partnership, including two partner of the year awards. The conversation also covers changes in Google Marketplace, procurement processes, and benefits for customers. They provide advice for navigating the ecosystem of ISVs and evaluating the journey on Google Cloud and Workspace.

Virtru’s Tony Rosales and Iron County Public Schools' Troy Lunt dive into cybersecurity challenges facing Utah's school districts. Explore practical implementation of CIS Controls, key insights on data security, real-life case studies, and navigating new state laws. Gain strategies for conducting your district cyber checkup with leadership and Virtru's security solutions.

Virtru's Matt Sack and Google Cloud's Austin McCracken, discuss Virtru's migration to Google Cloud, exploring benefits like open source, multi-cloud operability, containerization, AI/ML, and the Google Cloud Marketplace partnership for streamlined procurement and co-selling.

Rich Foltak, Senior VP, CISO at Dito, shares strategies for safeguarding financial and tax data with a holistic security approach addressing people, processes, and technology.