In this episode of the First Impressions podcast, hosts Chris John Riley and Martin McKay interview Satoshi Okada and Takuho Mitsunaga , researchers from Toyo University who will be speaking at FIRSTCON24. In the episode, they discuss artificial intelligence, specifically large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, and the importance of multi-stakeholder governance for safer AI development. Okada and Mitsunaga explain the pros and cons of LLMs and emphasize the need for governance. Tune in to...

Join the First Impressions Podcast hosts for a chat with FIRSTCON24 Diamond Sponsor representatives, Ko and Rick from LACERT! Explore LACERT's pioneering role in Japan's cybersecurity since 1995, including innovative tools like Falcon Nest, and their overall contributions to global cybersecurity standards. Don't miss the insights of this episode and learn more about the importance of international collaboration in incident response!

Join hosts Martin McKeay and Chris John Riley for the newest FIRST Impressions Podcast episode featuring FIRSTCON24 speakers, James Potter and Raja Jasper from Huntington National Bank. The pair discuss their upcoming conference talk and explore the challenges of remote work in cybersecurity. Tune in for expert insights on digital communication etiquette, global team collaboration, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the age of remote work.

This First Impressions podcast features representatives from CyCraft, one of FIRSTCON24’s Diamond sponsors. Based in Taiwan, CyCraft utilizes cutting-edge AI and machine learning to tackle a myriad of security challenges, from threat hunting to identity analysis. Tune in to discover why CyCraft is passionate about community engagement and learn about the practical applications of machine learning in cybersecurity, including event triage and attack pattern recognition.

Join hosts Martin McKeay and Chris John Riley in this episode of the First Impressions podcast as they chat with Georgy Kucherin from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis team. Together they discuss combating sophisticated spyware targeting mobile devices like Pegasus and Operation Triangulation, highlighting the challenges in protecting our digital lives. Kucherin shares strategies for analyzing mobile threats and adapting to evolving tactics, preparing listeners for his talk at the...

Tune in to the latest episode of the First Impressions podcast, where hosts Martin McKeay and Chris John Riley sit down with Megan Sanford, VP Chief Product Security Officer at Schneider Electric Energy Management Division. As a keynote speaker at the 36th annual FIRST Conference in Fukuoka, Japan, Sanford shares insights into the world of product security. Discover why a secure development lifecycle and integrating security features into products are crucial for resilience. Sanford...

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON24 Program chair, Taki Uchiyama about the upcoming 36th Annual FIRST Conference to be held in Fukuoka, Japan, June 9-14, 2024. Under the theme of “Bridging Security Response Gaps”, Taki shares the importance of communication and collaboration within the security community and his hopes for the 2024 conference. This episode shares an inside look at the challenges of scheduling keynote speakers and the anticipation of a rich selection of...

In this short episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON24 Program chair, Taki Uchiyama. The 36th Annual FIRST Conference will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, June 9-14, 2024, under the theme: “Bridging Security Response Gaps”. Taki shares some of the topics he hopes to highlight next year including improving industry diversity and showcasing emerging security teams. Tune in for details on how to get involved in FIRSTCON24!

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 Keynote speaker, Lesley Carhart and discuss her session: “How Did We Get Here? The History and Future of Cyberattacks against Industrial Control Networks”. Lesley explains and explores the complicated history of Industrial incident response and just how cybersecurity affects physical systems.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 speaker, Umair Bukhari and discuss his conference session: “Extra-Ordinary Vulnerability Coordination – A Method to the Madness”. Umair highlights Ericsson’s newly established PSIRT framework for Extra-Ordinary Vulnerability Coordination (EVC) and the necessary actions, work streams, and communication that must be put in place to efficiently handle such events. Umair shares thoughtful steps for others to adopt the model.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 speaker, Dr. Eugene Spafford and his partner, Dr. Pattie Spafford. Together they discuss their recently published book, “Cybersecurity Myths and Misconceptions” co-authored by Leigh Metcalf, and Josiah Dykstra. They touch on the importance of communication and clear terminology that surpasses cultural barriers. Cybersecurity is people-centric and yet so much has been done by tech specialists without the end user in mind, the book...

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 Diamond Sponsor Rep, Vinay Bansal, the CTO of Cisco’s CSIRT. Vinay discusses Cisco’s long history with FIRST and its Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and shares details on Cisco’s new initiative for Attack Surface Management. This episode highlights the importance of information sharing and mentoring and how FIRST conferences have been a platform to create invaluable global relationships.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 speakers, Kevin Hagopian and Emer O’Neill, and discuss their conference session: “Small But Mighty - The Crucial Role a PSIRT Plays in Customer Trust, Adoption and Renewal”. Kevin and Emer highlight the evolution of a PSIRT within a software company, and how to best adapt processes and policies to protect a company’s brand.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 speaker, Jaromir Horejsi, and preview his upcoming conference session: “Abusing Electron-Based Applications in Targeted Attacks”. Jaromir provides an overview on Electron frameworks and how they are targeted and attacked by infection vectors.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 speaker, Koen van Hove, and preview his upcoming conference session: “SPooFd: How to Spoof Mails, Even with Full SPF and DMARC Protection”. Providing a brief history of the internet and email, Koen explains how email spoofing started and transformed. Koen spotlights big vendors and how they approach email security. In his talk, Koen will demonstrate how SPF and DMARC protections are bypassed and outline a path to better security.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview Jay Jacobs, who is a co-chair of the Exploit Prediction Scoring System Special Interest Group (EPSS SIG) and one of the founders of the Cyentia Institute. Evolving over the last year and a half, EPSS works to gather as much data as possible on vulnerabilities and look for indicators that something will be exploited in the future. Scores are updated daily with new evidences gained on potential exploitations. It is nearly impossible for companies...

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview Peter Lowe, co-chair of the DNS Abuse Special Interest Group (DNS SIG). SIG member turned chair, Peter was also appointed as FIRST’s DNS Abuse “Ambassador” and has been tasked with representing the Forum within the DNS space. Peter chats about how DNS has become a hot topic in the public consciousness. He also explains why the SIG is trying to better define DNS Abuse from the point of view of incident responders and security teams. The SIG is...

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview James Chappell and Krassimir Tzvetanov, co-chairs of FIRST’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Special Interest Group (CTI SIG). Along with a third co-chair, Adrian Hendrik, this group focuses on creating best practices and CTI training materials. With the goal of education, the SIG focuses on creating a common body of Cyber Threat knowledge and terms. Filling the gaps with thoughtful curriculum and organizing presentations, the SIG hopes to be a...

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview Désirée Sacher-Boldewin who joined the FIRST Board of Directors in June 2022. Désirée has also taken on the role of co-coordinator for FIRST’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The SIGs cover a variety of topics with efforts to create new standards, map existing protocols, and make best security practices accessible to all. In 2023, the FIRST Impressions Podcast will highlight several SIGs to spotlight their achievements and aspirations. In this...

The FIRST Podcasters interview various team members of SentinelOne, a Diamond Sponsor of FIRSTCON22, which is a fully autonomous EDR solution for businesses and enables basic end point detection and response. The team shares insight into current investigations around the world as well as observable attacker patterns to stress the importance of taking a layered approach to security.

The FIRST Podcasters interview Maddie Stone of Google Project Zero on the current 2022 threat landscape and past Zero Day patterns. Maddie shares insight into how security professionals should work to make exploitations more difficult for attackers. With an evolving approach to Zero Days, we can create continuous solutions that treat patches as an opportunity to dive deeper.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview Rebecca Taylor of Secureworks on the importance and structuring of knowledge management. Rebecca provides valuable insight into the processes, frameworks, and templates that must be incorporated to create a roadmap of understanding and interconnected relationships. She stresses the value of feedback loops, work streams, and ongoing evolution.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview Crowdstike’s Senior Consultant, Emma Jones, on the importance of diversity. The umbrella term describes all sorts of efforts, from belonging to inclusion to equality and representation. Emma discusses how every day actions build in processes of trust and how thinking differently isn’t wrong; it’s imperative. How do we create a stage where everyone is qualified to speak? How do we make and share information in a way that is consumable to...

In this episode, FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON22 Speakers Raphaël Vinot and Quinn Norton on their tool Lookyloo. This open-source project was made to capture and record all the happenings on a website in real time. After a news website fell victim of malvertising, Raphaël and Quinn were called in to investigate. After a failed search for a tool to monitor the page, they created their own. Users of Lookyloo will have access to all the contents of a webpage mapped onto file tree as well...