The Security Detail Audra Streetman and Madeleine Tauber

In episode 9 of The Security Detail, hear from past interview guests about what they consider to be the most important cybersecurity skill for future practitioners.   

In episode 8 of The Security Detail, hear from past interview guests about their predictions for emerging technology, like artificial intelligence and quantum computing. 
Resources: 
Cipher Brief article: https://www.thecipherbrief.com/how-ai-is-helping-the-u-s-unravel-chinas-dangerous-hacking-operation
 

The MITRE ATT&CK framework provides a standardized taxonomy and knowledge base of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), enabling organizations to enhance threat detection, response, and mitigation strategies effectively. In this episode, Adam Pennington tells us about the origins of the ATT&CK project, how organizations can effectively leverage it, and the journey that led Adam to his current role as the project's leader.  
 
Resources: 
Mitre ATT&CK website: https://attack.mitre.org/
.conf24 agenda: https://conf.splunk.com/ 
ATT&CKCon Presentations: https://attack.mitre.org/resources/learn-more-about-attack/
ATT&CK Evaluations Program: https://mitre-engenuity.org/cybersecurity/attack-evaluations/
Adam's BSides Talk (Bringing Intelligence into Cyber Deception with MITRE ATT&CK): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL4iLUw1ee8
Adam's DEF CON Talk (Emulating Adversary w Imperfect Intelligence): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXlWY3OnjO0
David Bianco's Pyramid of Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xrl6ICxKxI 
Dr. Fetterman’s blog: https://www.splunk.com/en_us/blog/security/revisiting-the-big-picture-macro-level-att-ck-updates-for-2023.html

Cybersecurity is crucial for the electric sector to safeguard critical infrastructure from cyber threats and potential disruptions, ensuring the reliable and secure delivery of electricity to homes, businesses, and essential services. In episode 6, Robert M. Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Dragos provides an overview of the top cyber threats facing electric utilities and the role that Dragos plays in strengthening ICS and OT resilience.
 
Resources: 
Dragos Community Defense Program: https://www.dragos.com/community/community-defense-program/
Dragos 2023 OT Cybersecurity Year in Review report: https://www.dragos.com/ot-cybersecurity-year-in-review/
SANS Instructor Biography: https://www.sans.org/profiles/robert-m-lee/
Sandworm book: https://www.amazon.com/Sandworm-Cyberwar-Kremlins-Dangerous-Hackers/dp/0385544405
'U.S. Government Disrupts Botnet People’s Republic of China Used to Conceal Hacking of Critical Infrastructure': https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/us-government-disrupts-botnet-peoples-republic-china-used-conceal-hacking-critical
'Justice Department Conducts Court-Authorized Disruption of Botnet Controlled by the Russian Federation’s Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff (GRU)': https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-conducts-court-authorized-disruption-botnet-controlled-russian
'A Global Police Operation Just Took Down the Notorious LockBit Ransomware Gang': https://www.wired.com/story/lockbit-ransomware-takedown-website-nca-fbi/
'Sandworm Disrupts Power in Ukraine Using a Novel Attack Against Operational Technology': https://www.mandiant.com/resources/blog/sandworm-disrupts-power-ukraine-operational-technology
The Five ICS Cybersecurity Critical Controls: https://www.sans.org/white-papers/five-ics-cybersecurity-critical-controls/
SECURING OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY: A DEEP DIVE INTO THE WATER SECTOR: https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/securing-operational-technology-a-deep-dive-into-the-water-sector/

The food and agriculture industry is a critical sector that represents nearly a fifth of US economic activity. Businesses in this sector also rely on other important industries such as water, transportation, and energy. In this episode, Jonathan Braley, director of the Food and Ag-ISAC shares the top cyber threats facing the industry, as well as the various services offered through the ISAC. 
 
Resources: 
Food and Agriculture ISAC website: https://www.foodandag-isac.org/
Cybersecurity Guide for Food and Ag Small and Medium Enterprises: https://www.foodandag-isac.org/resources
CISA publication on Chinese-manufactured UAS: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/cybersecurity-guidance-chinese-manufactured-uas
 

In this episode of The Security Detail, we explore the complex domain of election cybersecurity with Marci Andino, senior director of the Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC). From international interference threats to localized phishing attacks, discover the varied challenges election offices face and the strategies deployed to safeguard the integrity of electoral processes.
 
Resources:
EI-ISAC Resources: https://www.cisecurity.org/ei-isac
Marci Andino Bio: https://safeelections.org/marci-andino/
EI-ISAC's Essential Guide to Election Security: https://essentialguide.docs.cisecurity.org/en/latest/index.html
How Investigators Solved the Biden Deepfake Robocall Mystery (Bloomberg): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-02-07/how-investigators-solved-the-biden-deepfake-robocall-mystery
Splunk research on generative AI spear phishing email translation: https://www.splunk.com/en_us/blog/security/old-school-vs-new-school.html