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Code scanning is one of the oldest appsec practices. In many cases, simple grep patterns and some fancy regular expressions are enough to find many of the obvious software mistakes. Scott Norberg shares his experience with encountering code scanners that didn't find the .NET vuln classes he needed to find and why that led him to creating a scanner from scratch. We talk about some challenges in testing tools, making smart investments in engineering time, and why working with .NET's compiler made his decisions easier.

Segment Resources:

-https://github.com/ScottNorberg-NCG/CodeSheriff.NET

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-317

This week, in the enterprise security news,

1. Semgrep raises a lotta money
2. CYE acquires Solvo
3. Sophos completes the Secureworks acquisition
4. SailPoint prepares for IPO
5. Summarizing the 2024 cybersecurity market
6. Lawyers that specialize in keeping breach details secret
7. Scientists torture AI
8. Make sure to offboard your S3 buckets
9. extinguish fires with bass

All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-393

In this episode, we sit down with author and AI expert Rock Lambros to explore the evolving landscape of AI governance. We discuss the risks of AI chatbots, comparing OpenAI and DeepSeek, and examine current and emerging governance frameworks. As AI adoption accelerates, organizations must determine the right guardrails and critical questions to ask. This conversation provides insights into how companies are shaping their AI strategies for a more secure and responsible future.

Segment Resources: https://www.youtube.com/@RockOnCyber https://genai.owasp.org https://owaspai.org

Show Notes: https://cisostoriespodcast.com/csp-209

Listeners of the show are probably aware (possibly painfully aware) that I spend a lot of time analyzing breaches to understand how failures occurred. Every breach story contains lessons organizations can learn from to avoid suffering the same fate. A few details make today's breach story particularly interesting:

• It was a Chinese APT
• Maybe the B or C team? They seemed to be having a hard time
• Their target was a blind spot for both the defender AND the attacker

Segment Resources:

• https://www.binarydefense.com/resources/blog/shining-a-light-in-the-dark-how-binary-defense-uncovered-an-apt-lurking-in-shadows-of-it/
• https://www.theregister.com/2024/09/18/chinesespiesfoundonushqfirm_network/

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-393

Spoiler: it's probably in your pocket or sitting on the table in front of you, right now!

Modern smartphones are conveniently well-suited for identity verification. They have microphones, cameras, depth sensors, and fingerprint readers in some cases. With face scanning quickly becoming the de facto technology used for identity verification, it was a no-brainer for Nametag to build a solution around mobile devices to address employment scams.

Segment Resources:

• Company website
• Aaron's book, Loyal

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-393

AI Cheese, CISA, Scaryware, Kimsuky Returns, Backups, Encryption, Jason Wood, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-449

Deepseek troubles, AI models explained, AMD CPU microcode signature validation, what happens when you leave an AWS S3 bucket laying around, 3D printing tips, and the malware that never was on Ethernet to USB adapters.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-860

In the leadership and communications segment, Cybersecurity Responsibilities Across the C-Suite: A Breakdown for Every Executive, Humble Leaders Inspire Others to Step Up, Effective Communication in the Workplace, and more!

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-381

From online banking to mobile payments, nearly every aspect of our financial lives relies on digital systems. This reliance has brought incredible convenience, but it also means that any disruption — whether due to cyberattacks, system failures, or operational incidents— can have severe consequences.    The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) provides the framework to ensure that financial entities have robust measures to withstand and recover from disruptions. By addressing vulnerabilities in this highly digitized ecosystem, DORA not only protects financial institutions but also safeguards the stability and well-being of the European society as a whole.

Madelein van der Hout, Senior Analyst at Forrester, joins Business Security Weekly to discuss why DORA is important, how prepared financial institutions are, the consequences of failing to comply, and the impact these regulations will have outside of the EU, including fines up to 2% of global annual turnover or €10 million—whichever is higher.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-381

Today, we've got: DeepSeek, Nicolas Cage, OpenAI, Hackers, Ransomware, Canada, Joshua Marpet and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-448