Google, Pax, LeftOverlocals, Mint Sandstorm, DJI, Colossus, JelloRain, Aaran Leyland, and More News on the Security Weekly News.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-355

On this segment, we talk a lot about AI, new technologies, and the future from a personal and consumer standpoint. Not a lot of enterprise-relevant stuff in the news today, but consumer products and AI will have a HUGE long-term impact, so that's how we're justifying today's topical focus ;)

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-346

The general public has varied opinions of biometric authentication, and an increasingly reluctant relationship with it, as more and more facial recognition is forced upon us (especially those of us that travel frequently). Facial recognition doesn't work for everyone, so what other options do we have?

In this interview, we'll explore accessibility in identity verification and the viability of voice-based authentication. How big an issue are AI-powered voice imposters? How will companies like Veridas combat these threats? We'll ask all these questions and more in this ESW interview.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-346

In the Security News: Bricked Xmas, If you can hack a wrench, PixieFail and disclosure woes, exposing Bigpanzi (more Android supply chain issues, 20 years of OpenWRT, Jamming, traffic lights, and batteries don’t work that well in the extreme cold. All that and more on this episode of Paul’s Security Weekly!

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-813

With a recent increase in government attention on K–12 cybersecurity, there is a pressing need to shed light on the challenges school districts face in implementing necessary security measures. Why? Budgeting constraints pose significant obstacles in meeting recommended cybersecurity standards. Brian Stephens of Funds For Learning will discuss:

• The financial constraints K–12 schools face and the critical role of funding from federal and state governments in addressing cybersecurity concerns.
• Efforts by Funds For Learning to petition the FCC to expand E-rate funding to support next-generation firewalls and other cybersecurity services.
• By expanding the technologies and solutions eligible for E-rate funding, schools can obtain the necessary resources to protect against the growing threat of third-party data breaches.

Here are links to the most current blog posts about Cybersecurity Notice of Proposed Rulemaking  https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/dont-miss-your-chance-to-impact-e-rate-cybersecurity/, Wi-Fi hotspots https://www.fundsforlearning.com/news/2023/11/wi-fi-hotspots-proposed-for-e-rate-program/ and school bus Wi-Fi https://www.k12dive.com/news/fcc-approves-school-bus-wifi-e-rate/697337/. Funds For Learning also facilitated an informational webinar on the Cyberserucrity Notice for Proposed Rulemaking https://fundsforlearning.app.box.com/s/5gp9qr938qtgs0ug92nkgfvrjvtil4sf. Funds For Learning also conducts an annual survey for E-rate applicants to provide their feedback on the E-rate program. The responses are shared with the FCC through the Funds For Learnings annual E-rate Trends Report. https://www.fundsforlearning.com/e-rate-data/trendsreport/. Lastly, here is an article from Brian about cybersecurity and why it should be funded through E-rate https://www.eschoolnews.com/it-leadership/2023/09/29/will-cybersecurity-receive-e-rate-funding/

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-813

Atari 400, Gitlab, Sonicwall, Juniper, Ransomware stats, Ivanti, Sharepoint, Jason Wood, and more are on this edition of the Security Weekly News.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-354

It's time to start thinking about CFPs and presentations for 2024! Eve shares advice on delivering technical topics so that an audience can understand the points you want to make. Then we show how developing these presentation skills for conferences helps with presentations within orgs and why these are useful skills to build for your career.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-269

Inspired by my co-host, Jason Albuquerque, we get our hands dirty and discuss the challenges of hiring a CISO. How will the new SEC regulations impact the role for both organizations and individuals?

In part 1, we discuss the challenges of hiring a CISO from the organization's perspective. Do I need a CISO? What are the responsibilities of a CISO? Who should the CISO report to?

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-334

The year kicks off with TWELVE funding announcements and NINE acquisitions! Several new companies have merged, we already have a few dumpster fires burning and there is plenty of AI news to kick off the year.

The annual Consumer Electronics Show gives us previews of the invasive and insecure horrors that will be unleashed upon us this year, New Yorkers get right to repair, and Polish trains don’t. (see the show notes for more)

Finally, we talk Apple Vision Pro, Tetris, and skydiving iPhones.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-345

Smart Cars, Microsoft, Layoffs, PyTorch, Mandiant, SEC, Aaran Leyland, and More News on the Security Weekly News.

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-353