In this episode of the Infosecurity Magazine podcast, we take a look back at 2023 and explore some of the most significant cybersecurity trends and topics that have shaped the industry this year.

We discuss the growing cyber skills gap, the increasing use of AI in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations, and the emerging threats posed by AI-powered tools like ChatGPT. We also feature an interview with Brad LePorte of LionFish Tech Advisors, who shares his insights on the future of cybersecurity in 2024.

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The widening cyber skills gap and its impact on organizational security

The growing use of AI in both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations

Insights from Brad LePorte of LionFish on cybersecurity trends for 2024

In November the UK hosted its first ever AI Safety Summit, less than one year after OpenAI released ChatGPT, its revolutionary generative AI-powered chatbot.

In this episode, we delve into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, exploring the implications of recent developments and announcements from governments, tech companies, and industry bodies around the globe.

Join us as we dissect the key takeaways from the AI Safety Summit and examine how these advancements impact the cybersecurity landscape. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional or simply curious about the future of AI, this episode provides valuable insights into the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.

You’ll hear from:

- Matt Roach, Head of i-4 Cyber Security Leaders Community, KPMG UK (11.45)

- Rob van der Veer, Senior Director, Software Improvement Group (SIG) & Founder, OWASP AI Exchange (30.01)

Phishing has been a prominent topic in cyber for many years, but attackers have become more sophisticated in their approaches, assisted by generative AI and deepfake technologies.

During this episode to mark the 20th anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Infosecurity Magazine team discuss new trends relating to this vector, and how awareness training and guidance needs to be reviewed and updated in response.

Two experts from the field of academia share their thoughts and new research in this constantly evolving area of cybersecurity.

Guests include:

• Constantinaos Patsakis, Associate Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Piraeus (04.28)

• Jason Nurse, Director of Science & Research at CybSafe and Reader, University of Kent (28.27)

This episode of the Infosecurity Magazine podcast focuses on the cybersecurity skills gap and how to bridge the divide. We discuss the challenges of recruiting and retaining cybersecurity talent, as well as the innovative solutions that are being developed to address the problem.

We also speak to MK Palmore, Vice President of Cyversity, about his work to increase diversity in the cybersecurity workforce and why diversity of thought is vital to the cybersecurity landscape.

Despite a general slowdown of ransomware attacks in in 2022 we are now experiencing a resurgence of ransomware activities.

In this episode, the Infosecurity Magazine team discuss some of the research recently published by threat analysts in the ransomware space and what it is demonstrating about how threat actors are evolving their approaches in 2023.

This includes interviews with two cybersecurity experts who have uncovered critical new insights into the evolution of ransomware.

Guests include:

Jacqueline Burns Koven, Head of Cyber Threat Intelligence at Chainalysis, explains why ransomware is on course for one of its biggest years to date (07.15)

Dr Karen Nershi, Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford Internet Observatory, discusses increasing political motivations for this threat vector (22.45)

Tune in now to understand the latest ransomware trends and tactics.

Join the Infosecurity Magazine team and guests as they plunge into the heart of a devastating cyber-attack that has impacted the likes of BBC, PwC, and Schneider Electric. In this episode, we delve deep into the world of supply chain attacks, and where the notorious Clop ransomware group capitalizes on a hidden weakness in MOVEit Transfer—a trusted file transfer solution used by thousands of companies.

In an interview with Secureworks, one of the first cybersecurity firms to sound the alarm, we examine the cloak-and-dagger tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by the audacious Clop. Our expert guests unravel the secrets behind the far-reaching impact of this hack, while offering invaluable insights into the crucial steps cybersecurity practitioners must take in the face of such a high-stakes incident.

Tune in now to stay one step ahead in the battle against the relentless forces of cybercrime.

Guests include:

• Rafe Pilling, Director of Threat Research at Secureworks Counter Threat Unit

• William Thomas, CTI Researcher at Equinix Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) & co-founder of Curated Intelligence

• Paul Watts, Distinguished Analyst at the Information Security Forum

This Podcast is sponsored by Mandiant’s mWISE Conference, click here to register.

Infosecurity Europe is Europe's leading cybersecurity event, and this year's show is no exception. In this podcast episode hear about some of the key conference sessions, activities and must-see attractions at the 2023 event.

The Infosecurity Magazine editorial team also highlight some of the biggest cybersecurity themes at discussion topics that will be important for information security professionals to educate themselves on and will hear about at Infosecurity Europe.

Finally, Brian Honan, CEO of BH Consulting and former Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame winner, gives his advice on how to get the most out the event and some of the sessions he’s most looking forward to attending.

Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 the cybersecurity world has been abuzz with talk of AI and its usefulness as well as the threat it poses.

In this episode of the podcast the team discuss how cybersecurity vendors are leveraging AI, what threats AI has brought to the technology landscape and what to be cautious of when using large language models.

Beth Maundrill also sits down with Sergey Shykevich, Threat Intelligence Group Manager at Check Point Research, to dispel some of the myths around threat actors' use of AI and what Check Point has observed over the past six months. Shykevich also provides his thoughts on the future of AI in cybersecurity.

The RSA conference in San Francisco is back this month and the editorial team will be crossing the pond to join the cybersecurity community at the largest North America cyber event.

During this episode of the podcast, Beth Maundrill and James Coker discuss what they think will be the biggest talking points at RSA 2023 and some of the sessions that have caught their eye.

Expect to hear a lot about government initiatives including President Biden’s National Cybersecurity Strategy and how Federal agencies are working with international partners to bolster cyber defenses. AI will of course be a huge topic at all events this year following the emergence of ChatGPT.

The team also speaks to Pam Nigro, chair, board of directors at ISACA and VP of security at Medecision, about what she thinks about some of the emerging conference themes as well as tips on how to make the most out of the event in-person.

February 24, 2023 will mark 12 months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began but the cyber war began months, if not years, before the kinetic attack began.

In this episode of the podcast the team discuss how the war has had an impact on the cyber threat landscape, how Russian-affiliated actors have behaved over the last 12 months and the tactics that have appeared.

Kevin Poireault will discuss the findings from a recent report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group which found that Russian cyber aggression dates all the way back to 2019. Kevin will also dive into research he’s been doing surrounding the explosion in wiper malware attacks in 2022. Finally, Beth Maundrill speaks to Recorded Future’s Alex Leslie about a recent report that examines the relationship between cybercriminals and the Russian state.