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All appsec teams need quality tools and all developers benefit from appsec guidance that's focused on meaningful results. Greg Anderson shares his experience in bringing the OWASP DefectDojo project to life and maintaining its value for over a decade. He reminds us that there are tons of appsec teams with low budgets and few members that need tools to help them bring useful insights to developers.

Segment Resources:

• https://owasp.org/www-project-defectdojo/
• Three-quarters of CISOs surveyed reported being "overwhelmed" by the growing number of tools and their alerts: https://www.darkreading.com/cloud-security/cisos-throwing-cash-tools-detect-breaches
• As many as one-fifth of all cybersecurity alerts turn out to be false positives. Among 800 IT professionals surveyed, just under half of them stated that approximately 40% of the alerts they receive are false positives: https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/97260-one-fifth-of-cybersecurity-alerts-are-false-positives
• 91% of organizations knowingly released vulnerable applications, 57% of vulnerabilities are left unresolved by developers, 32% of CISOs deploy vulnerable code in the hopes it won’t be discovered, 56% of developers struggle to prioritize vulnerability fixes: https://info.checkmarx.com/future-of-application-security-2024

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-312

Rob Allen and Doug talk about Endpoint security and how important it is to secure your endpoints going into the new year.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-swn-26

Our old friend Russ Beauchemin and Doug talk about the future of AI and what it may mean when AI is smarter than us all.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-swn-25

In this episode of CISO Stories, Jess Hoffman and Sheena Thomas explore the challenges of cloud security in higher education. They discuss trust issues with cloud providers, the importance of understanding data sensitivity, and navigating regulatory compliance. Sheena highlights the vulnerabilities educational institutions face, the value of incident response playbooks, and the balance between trust and risk in cloud services. The conversation underscores the need for due diligence, awareness, and collaboration to secure higher education in the cloud era.

This segment is sponsored by Fortinet Cloud Security. Visit https://cisostoriespodcast.com/fortinet to learn more about them!

Show Notes: https://cisostoriespodcast.com/csp-207

Check out this episode from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on January 3, 2023.

With the current macro economic head winds, 2023 budgets are either frozen or are flat. Where should CISOs focus these limited budgets to maximize the most out of their security program? In this segment, we invite Jon Fredrickson, Chief Risk Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, to debate what should be in your minimum viable security program.

This segment is part 2 and focuses on the minimum viable security vendors for our top 6 capabilities:

1. Asset Management

2. Patch Management

3. IAM/MFA/PIM/PAM

4. EDR/MDR/XDR

5. Backup/Recovery

6. Risk Management

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-bsw-16

Josh Marpet and Doug talk about how Tariffs work and how you maybe should get ready for higher prices to replace equipment in the coming years if new rounds of tariffs are imposed on foreign goods and components.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-swn-24

Unraveling Cybersecurity Complexity: A Conversation with Haroon Meer

Haroon Meer, an influential figure in the world of cybersecurity, takes center stage in this podcast interview. With a deep reservoir of knowledge and a track record of tackling complex security challenges, Haroon has established himself as a key player in the InfoSec domain.

As the founder of Thinkst Applied Research, Haroon brings a wealth of practical experience to the table. Join us as we explore his professional journey, from early forays into cybersecurity to pioneering innovations that have reshaped how organizations approach security.

Haroon Meer's insights go beyond the theoretical, offering a pragmatic understanding of cybersecurity issues and solutions. Dive into the intricacies of threat landscapes, security architectures, and the evolving dynamics of cyber threats as Haroon shares his perspectives on the current state of cybersecurity.

With a focus on practicality and a knack for simplifying complex concepts, Haroon Meer's interview is a must-listen for anyone interested in the nuances of cybersecurity. Gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by security professionals and uncover valuable takeaways that can enhance your approach to securing digital environments.

Join us as we explore the mind of a cybersecurity luminary, unraveling the layers of InfoSec intricacies with Haroon Meer in this enlightening podcast episode.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-psw-14

Josh Marpet and Doug talk about Compliance and Privacy for about 30 minutes but it could have been a lot more.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-swn-23

Check out this episode from the BSW Vault, hand picked by main host Matt Alderman! This segment was originally published on January 3, 2023.

With the current macro economic head winds, 2023 budgets are either frozen or are flat. Where should CISOs focus these limited budgets to maximize the most out of their security program? In this segment, we invite Jon Fredrickson, Chief Risk Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, to debate what should be in your minimum viable security program. This segment is part 1 of 2 parts and focuses on the minimum viable security capabilities.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/vault-bsw-15

Dysentery, TP-Link, Piracy, Calendar Scams, Tencent, TikTok, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-439