In the first episode of the State of Enterprise IT Security Podcast, e360’s Brad Bussie focuses on the transformative impact of GenAI on cybersecurity, particularly for CISO roles. The episode highlights the dual nature of GenAI in creating sophisticated phishing attacks, raising both opportunities and challenges. 

Brad also delves into the risks of unused identities and the importance of robust identity management. The tactics of ransomware groups are likened to guerrilla warfare, with a call for a comprehensive, automated approach to cybersecurity. 

Last, Brad concludes the show by advocating a zero trust approach and the need for more decentralized defenses to protect against evolving cyber threats.

📝 Topics Covered:

• GenAI and its Impact on CISOs
• The Risks Associated with Unused Identities
• The Increase in Ransomware Attacks in 2023

⏰ Time Stamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Topics
• 00:40 - GenAI's Role in Shaping Cybersecurity and CISO Strategie​s
• 04:10 - The Evolution of Phishing Attacks with GenA
• 07:30 - The Changing Tactics of Ransomware Groups and Guerrilla Warfare Approac​h
• 11:50 - Risks of Feeding Information to AI and Unintended Consequence​​】
• 15:20 - Auditing and Managing Unused Identities for Securit​y
• 18:45 - Challenges with Governance of Gen AI and Machine Learning Tools in Organization​​s
• 22:05 - Social Engineering Tactics of Hacker Groups like Lockbit and Scattered Spide​​r
• 25:30 - The Challenges of Managing Identity and Access, and the Importance of Training​
• 28:55 - The Creep of Access and its Security Implication​​s
• 32:20 - The Role of Security in Organizational Resilience and Risk Mitigatio​n
• 35:45 - Challenges with Deprovisioning and Lifecycle Management of Identitie​s
• 39:10 - The Need for a True Zero Trust Approach in Cybersecurit​y

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📖 About the Show:

The State of Enterprise IT Security focuses on delivering approachable and actionable insights for technology leaders. Brad Bussie, the Chief Information Security Officer at e360 walks through the latest security threats facing the enterprises and share’s his first-hand perspective of these topics based on daily work with CISOs and other enterprise technology leaders.

🌐 About e360:

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