Incident response specialist Andrew Jones dives deeper into the attack sequence of the Rhysida Ransomware family on the British Library, where sensitive data was exfiltrated and leaked on the dark web with countless machines encrypted or destroyed. Host Josh Davies shares details, and fills gaps, in the British Library breach report for an in depth analysis of exactly what happened and how future organisations and security professionals can apply the lessons learned from this breach. Support ...

Josh is joined by Incident Response specialist Andrew Jones, to go through the British Library's cyber incident and lessons learned review. Josh shares the impact of the attack, key timelines, and incident response process while AJ reacts with insights into the realities of real world cyber security incidents, and the lessons business and individuals can take away from this ransomware compromise. Support the Show.

Since the start of Empirical Training, we've been building a course to equip anyone for success in a junior SOC analyst role. Drawing on our own experiences, we wanted to answer the questions:1. What did we actually need to know to be an effective security analyst?2. How can we equip others to be better junior security analysts than we were when we started?Interested? You can find the course here and get access to Josh, Robbie, AJ and Vaughan to guide you on your journey: https://www.skool.co...

AJ, Josh, Robbie and Vaughan of Empirical Training get together to share some personal experiences of getting targeted by scams, and sometimes even fallen for them.We'll analyse why certain scams are successful, how sophisticated we think each are, and share lessons that can keep individuals and organisations safe from social engineering attacks.If you have any scam stories you'd like us to talk about, get in contact with us via our social media accounts. Support the Show.

Josh and Rob continue their conversation with CyberCharlie, DevSecOps expert and trainer, to explore the fundamental principals of Development Security Operations. Listen in to find out how DevSecOps shifts the focus on security to the beginning of the build cycle, how Charlie gets buy in from developers to bake security in from the start and how you could kick start a career into DevSecOps. Support the Show.

Josh and Rob from Empirical Training sit down with CyberCharlie, a leading figure in the DevSecOps space who has helped numerous people transition into cyber security roles, specifically around secure development operations. Charlie shares his journey and how he got into cybersecurity, seeing the opportunities in an emerging field not long after finishing a degree in politics, Charlie carved out a role for himself helping developers shift security to the left with secure build practices. ...

Robbie and Vaughan sit down with Morgan Demboski - cyber threat intelligence analyst who shares her journey into cybersecurity from counter terrorism, her passion for threat hunting and her top tips for those wanting to break into the industry Support the Show.

AJ and Josh are back on the couch, sharing their experiences working in incident response and security operation centers to discuss how defenders can use AI to get better cyber security outcomes. Will AI replace level 1 security analyst roles? How can security analysts work with AI? And what should be considered by security leaders as the look to adopt more automation and machine learning? All will be answered in this weeks edition of CyberSpace by Empirical Training. Support the show

Josh and AJ sit down to record their first in person podcast. In this episode, they focus on A.I. and how adoption has enabled hackers to be more effective and more efficient in social engineering, creating malware or even automating attack sequences. Support the show

Dr James Stanger of CompTIA, award winning cyber security author and tech veteran, shares his views of the future of cyber security analyst roles, how they can solve business problems, how to stand out from the crowd and how to embrace AI to augment, rather than replace security functions. Support the show

Josh is joined by award winning security author, blogger and presenter, Dr James Stanger of CompTIA to explore gaps and solutions in cybersecurity. They explore skills gaps, outcome gaps, expectation gaps and more gaps than you ever thought existed, with top tips for organisations and professionals to excel in cybersecurity programs.

In this episode of CyberSpace, the Empirical Training Team speak with Richard Foster, founder of Brainstorm Security, Ransomware Negotiator. Physical penetration testing expert, OSINT, Social engineer & Cyber security trainer, Dark web consultant and a Keynote Speaker! Richard discusses how he went from a police officer to a physical penetration tester! You can find more information about Richard and Brainstorm Security here - https://www.brainstormsecurity.com Discord Please go to our...

In this episode of CyberSpace, the Empirical Training Team speak with James Stevenson, who discusses how he went from an intern SOC analyst to a cybersecurity researcher and how he excels are public speaking! Discord Please go to our website here http://www.empiricaltraining.co.uk/ and input your email which will then give you our Discord link. Please also follow us on all social media platforms for tips and tricks on how to get into the cybersecurity industry. @empiricaltraining.

In this episode we speak to the coolest man in tech, Shane Williams aka @thesweniousone on socials He takes us through his journey into the tech industry and explains the best certifications and training to concentrate on to give you the best chance at landing that first entry level role.

In this episode of CyberSpace, the Empirical Training Team speak with Ayesha Khine, who discusses how she went from a SOC analyst to a vCISO and why we need to get more women into the cybersecurity space.  Discord Please go to our website here http://www.empiricaltraining.co.uk/ and input your email which will then give you our Discord link. Please also follow us on all social media platforms for tips and tricks on how to get into the cybersecurity industry. @empiricaltraining.

In this episode of CyberSpace, the Empirical Training Team speak with Ryan Thompson, a friend and former colleague as we look to understand his pathway into cybersecurity.  Discord Please go to our website here http://www.empiricaltraining.co.uk/ and input your email which will then give you our Discord link. Please also follow us on all social media platforms for tips and tricks on how to get into the cybersecurity industry. @empiricaltraining.

In this episode of CyberSpace, the Empirical Training Team speak with Ryan Thompson, a friend and former colleague as we look to understand his pathway into cybersecurity.  Discord Please go to our website here http://www.empiricaltraining.co.uk/ and input your email which will then give you our Discord link. Please also follow us on all social media platforms for tips and tricks on how to get into the cybersecurity industry. @empiricaltraining.

In this episode of CyberSpace, the Empirical Training Team embark on a beginner-friendly exploration of cloud computing in "Unlocking the Cloud." This episode introduces you to the basics of cloud technology, highlighting major platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure. Learn the differences between public and private clouds and enjoy unique stories from our experiences with cloud computing. Perfect for those new to the concept or seeking a quick refresher, this video offers an easy-to-understand...

In this episode of CyberSpace, the Empirical Training Team explore the roles and strategies of Blue and Red Teams in cybersecurity. Learn about the defensive measures of the Blue Team and how they protect against cyber threats, contrasted with the Red Team's role in testing and strengthening these defenses. Additionally, we delve into the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, explaining its importance in guiding both teams. Join us for a concise yet insightful journey into the heart of cybersecurity...

This week on CyberSpace, the Empirical Training team discuss some of the biggest cybersecurity breaches of 2023!  🌟 Highlights: Breach Basics: Understand the essentials of what a breach is. 2023's Major Breaches: Explore the most significant breaches of the year.Prevention Tips: Learn strategies to protect against these cyber threats.Perfect for beginners and those seeking to update their cybersecurity knowledge.Subscribe for more cybersecurity insights and stay cyber-safe!Discord Please go...

Description: Dive into the world of cybersecurity with our latest episode, "2023's Cyber Secrets: A Beginner's Expedition through the World of ZeroDays." We break down what ZeroDay vulnerabilities are, their impact, and highlight the biggest ZeroDay events of 2023. 🌟 Highlights: ZeroDay Basics: Understand the essentials of ZeroDay vulnerabilities.2023's Major ZeroDays: Explore the most significant ZeroDay threats of the year.Prevention Tips: Learn strategies to protect against these cyber...

Today on CyberSpace, The Empirical Training Team discuss their journeys into the cyber security industry. In this episode we focus on Josh, as he tells us how went from thinking he would become a lawyer, to studying a masters in ancient history but then ending up as a cybersecurity analyst before moving onto becoming a marketing manager at a cybersecurity company.    Discord Please go to our website here http://www.empiricaltraining.co.uk/ and input your email which will then give you our...

Today on CyberSpace, The Empirical Team discuss their journeys into the cyber security industry. In this episode we focus on Vaughan, as he tells us how went from hacking in his grandmothers house to becoming a university student and then a cybersecurity expert!    Discord Please go to our website here http://www.empiricaltraining.co.uk/ and input your email which will then give you our Discord link.  Please also follow us on all social media platforms for tips and tricks on how to get into...

Today on CyberSpace, The Empirical Training Team discuss their journeys into cyber security. In this episode we focus on Robbie, as he tells us how he went from up and coming football star to cybersecurity expert.  We explore the need for persistence when applying for jobs, the importance of mentors in the industry and how Robbie did cyber keepie uppies to get his first job as a cybersecurity analyst.  Discord Please go to our website here http://www.empiricaltraining.co.uk and input your...

Today on CyberSpace, The Empirical Training Team discuss their journeys into cyber security. In this episode we focus on AJ, as he tells us how he hacked his mother's workplace, almost became a bus driver, and got his first shot on a jounrey towards incident response and security consultancy. We explore interview techniques, the importance of a security community and AJ's experience of 'brute forceing' his way into the industry. Discord Please go to our website here...