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Cyber Security DE:CODED

39 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago -

The cyber security podcast from SE LABS ®.

Understand cybersecurity and other security issues. Practical and insightful, our experts have experience in attacking and defending in the physical and digital worlds. Peek behind the curtain with DE:CODED.

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Full attack chain testing | S2E9

February 22, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MB

A presentation special from the AVAR conference in Singapore, December 2022! What is the attack chain? Why is it good to test using full attack chains? And what are some of the alternative approaches, with their pros and cons? Security Life Hack from Simon Edwards (SE Labs)! (Full Show Notes available on our website.) Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

Interview: Richard Ford (Praetorian) | S2E20 Bonus Episode

January 25, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

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Cheating in security testing | S2E8

January 25, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

We explore how testers behave, or misbehave. And the different ways, some more honest than others, that security vendors engage with testing.  Can you trust security tests? What do their results actually mean? How honest are the testers and the security companies they test?  Guests on this month's Cyber Security DE:CODED podcast include Richard Ford (Praetorian). Plus a full bonus interview with Richard Ford. Security Life Hack from Siggi Stefnisson (Gen)! (Full Show Notes available on...

Security opportunities for Managed Services Providers | S2E7

November 30, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

Small business and Managed Service Provider special! Do small businesses face the same cyber threats as large organisations? Are your security solutions 100% effective? And how do you pick a good one? Where are the opportunities for MSPs to add value and make more money? In June 2022 we set up a panel of security experts to help and advise companies selling managed security services. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) need to choose a set of security solutions that they can use or possibly...

Interview: Ollie Church (The Eleos Partnership) | S2E19 Bonus Episode

October 25, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

Growing awareness of mental health in the workplace Challenges that businesses can face with staff mental health What individuals can do if they're worried about their own mental health Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

Mental health challenges | S2E6

October 25, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Mental health is an important but often misunderstood area, full of prejudice and technical jargon. How can we look after ourselves better at work and in our personal lives? Post-pandemic, we take stock on the mental impacts of working from home and isolated environments. And now we’re facing hybrid working. Can we take control? Is this the right time to take stock and address any issues we can identify to stay happier? Protective factors can keep us going but, when they disappear, we can...

Interview: Ollie Church (The Eleos Partnership) | S2E16 Bonus Episode

October 25, 2022 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Growing awareness of mental health in the workplace Challenges that businesses can face with staff mental health What individuals can do if they're worried about their own mental health Website | Subscribe | Twitter

Interview: Jeremy Kirk (The Ransomware Files) S2E18

September 28, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

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Interview: Michael Sentonas (CrowdStrike) | S2E17 Bonus Episode

September 28, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.55 MB

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Ransomware | S2E5

September 28, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MB

Ransomware is feared by businesses all over the world. What happens during and after an attack? We give a unique insight into the experiences of ransomware victims. How do organisations react to a ransomware attack? We examine the grey area between good and bad apps  Guests on this month's Cyber Security DE:CODED podcast include Jeremy Kirk (The Ransomware Files) and Dennis Batchelder (AppEsteem). Plus a full bonus interview with Jeremy Kirk. Security Life Hack from Brian Monkman (NetSec...

Interview: Luis Corrons (Avast) | S2E16 Bonus Episode

August 31, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

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Cloud security | S2E4

August 31, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MB

The 'cloud' is integrating with our lives at ever more useful (or intrusive!) levels. We look at what securing the cloud means in the real world. Securing the cloud and testing cloud security Cryptocurrency security tips What does a personal hack attack look like?  Guests on this month's Cyber Security DE:CODED podcast include Eugene Kaspersky (Kaspersky) and Luis Corrons (Avast). Plus a full bonus interview with Luis Corrons. Security Life Hack from Chad Skipper (VMware)! (Full Show N...

Interview: Sigurdur Stefnisson (Avast) | S2E15 Bonus Episode

July 27, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

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Interview: Christian Seifert (Microsoft) | S2E14 Bonus Episode

July 27, 2022 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

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Interview: Frank Duff (MITRE) | S2E13 Bonus Episode

July 27, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

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Testing like hackers | S2E3

July 27, 2022 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

What does it mean to test like a hacker? Can a well-intentioned tester behave the same as a real cybercriminal? When you’re looking for a good security test, how can you tell the useful from the misleading? Our email accounts sit at the centre of our digital lives. We look at ways to bullet-proof your most important internet account. We discuss these questions, and more, with Frank Duff (ex-MITRE, now Tidal Cyber), Mike Sentonas (CrowdStrike) and Siggi Stefnisson (Avast). Security Life H...

Interview: Daniel Cuthbert | S2E12 Bonus Episode

June 29, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

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Interview: Brian Monkman (NetSecOPEN) | S2E11 Bonus Episode

June 29, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MB

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Firewall speeds and VPN risks | S2E2

June 29, 2022 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MB

Is your firewall as fast as you think? What does XDR mean and how does it work? Do you need a personal VPN? We talk to Brian Monkman (NetSecOPEN), Chad Skipper (VMware), Luis Corrons (Avast) and Daniel Cuthbert. Security Life Hack from Dennis Batchelder (AppEsteem)! (Full Show Notes available on our website.)  Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

Interview: Eugene Kaspersky (Kaspersky) | S2E10 Bonus Episode

May 25, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

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Can Microsoft solve security? | S2E1

May 25, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Can Microsoft solve security?  Do you need anti-virus on your smartphone?  And are Macs more secure than PCs?  We ask Eugene Kaspersky (Kaspersky) and Christian Seifert (Microsoft) Security Life Hack from Mikko Mikko Hyppönen (WithSecure) (Full Show Notes available on our website.) Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

Can Microsoft Solve Security? | S2E1

May 25, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Can Microsoft solve security?  Do you need anti-virus on your smartphone?  And are Macs more secure than PCs?  We ask Eugene Kaspersky (Kaspersky) and Christian Seifert (Microsoft) Security Life Hack from Mikko Mikko Hyppönen (WithSecure) Full show notes on our website! Website | Subscribe | Twitter

9 Hollywood Hacker Movies Rated

May 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Simon and Marc discuss and dissect 9 Hollywood hacker movies from the last 30+ years, including: Snowden Blackhat Die Hard 4.0 (Live Free or Die Hard) Who Am I Fast and Furious 8 (The Fate of the Furious) The Social Network Hackers Sneakers WarGames Which are the most realistic? Or stupid? And why? We don't take a totally nerdy approach to this. Reasonable latitude is given to artistic license. But we take a zero tolerance approach to loud keyboards. Also featured: The Net Mr Ro...

9 Hollywood Hacker Movies Rated | S1E8

May 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

Simon and Marc discuss and dissect 9 Hollywood hacker movies from the last 30+ years, including: Snowden Blackhat Die Hard 4.0 (Live Free or Die Hard) Who Am I Fast and Furious 8 (The Fate of the Furious) The Social Network Hackers Sneakers WarGames Which are the most realistic? Or stupid? And why? We don't take a totally nerdy approach to this. Reasonable latitude is given to artistic license. But we take a zero tolerance approach to loud keyboards. Also featured: The Net Mr Ro...

What Does a Breach Look Like? | S1E7

April 28, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode we’re going to look at what a computer breach, or hack, actually looks like. From both the attacker and defender’s points of view. We welcome special guest St. John Harold, a cyber security veteran of 20 years experience in the armed forces, governmental organisations and commercial companies. (Full Show Notes available on our website.)  Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

What Does a Breach Look Like?

April 28, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this episode we’re going to look at what a computer breach, or hack, actually looks like. From both the attacker and defender’s points of view. We welcome special guest St. John Harold, a cyber security veteran of 20 years experience in the armed forces, governmental organisations and commercial companies. (Full Show Notes available on our website.) 

Understanding and Managing Risk

April 21, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

In this episode Simon and Marc focus on the basics of understanding and managing risk. They discuss insurance, how to assess the risk of anything (from dropping a cup of tea on an expensive server to animal attacks!) and touch on ransomware. We look at the issues from the perspective of executives in large organisations and founders setting up their own startups. (Full Show Notes available on our website.) 

Understanding and Managing Risk | S1E6

April 21, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In this episode Simon and Marc focus on the basics of understanding and managing risk. They discuss insurance, how to assess the risk of anything (from dropping a cup of tea on an expensive server to animal attacks!) and touch on ransomware. We look at the issues from the perspective of executives in large organisations and founders setting up their own startups. (Full Show Notes available on our website.)  Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe |...

Selling Security - The Insider's Guide

April 14, 2021 07:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Companies spend trillions on cyber security each year. But how do they decide which products and services are the best? We dig down into the sometimes shady world of cyber security sales, market analysis and product testing. How do the relationships work between clients, salespeople, analysts, testers and the media? Simon Edwards (SE Labs) talks to special guests Allison Elizondo (ex-NSS Labs, now SentinelOne) and Nabil Khokhar (ex-Glencore, now DarkGuard) (Full Show Notes available on ou...

Selling Security - The Insider's Guide | S1E5

April 14, 2021 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Companies spend trillions on cyber security each year. But how do they decide which products and services are the best? We dig down into the sometimes shady world of cyber security sales, market analysis and product testing. How do the relationships work between clients, salespeople, analysts, testers and the media? Simon Edwards (SE Labs) talks to special guests Allison Elizondo (ex-NSS Labs, now SentinelOne) and Nabil Khokhar (ex-Glencore, now DarkGuard) (Full Show Notes available on ou...

Cyber Security First Principles

March 31, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MB

We continue our first series on cyber security by looking at the most basic concepts. Why can't we just lock everything up in a safe? Is cyber security for large businesses more complicated than it needs to be? How do governments and spy agencies approach the problem? How can we use these concepts to secure our businesses and our families? (Full Show Notes available on our website.) 

Cyber Security First Principles | S1E4

March 31, 2021 04:00 - 12 minutes - 8.66 MB

We continue our first series on cyber security by looking at the most basic concepts. Why can't we just lock everything up in a safe? Is cyber security for large businesses more complicated than it needs to be? How do governments and spy agencies approach the problem? How can we use these concepts to secure our businesses and our families? (Full Show Notes available on our website.)  Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

Is Anti-Virus Dead?

March 24, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

Anti-virus seems to keep dying! Simon Edwards looks at why people keep repeating the claim and why it's important to understand the issues, even if you don't agree with them. What is "anti-virus" anyway? Naughty marketing claims Opinionated researchers with inside knowledge Outdated opinions Grumpy software developers And the briefest history of computer anti-virus that we could manage. (Full Show Notes available on our website.) 

Is Anti-Virus Dead? | S1E3

March 24, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Anti-virus seems to keep dying! Simon Edwards looks at why people keep repeating the claim and why it's important to understand the issues, even if you don't agree with them. What is "anti-virus" anyway? Naughty marketing claims Opinionated researchers with inside knowledge Outdated opinions Grumpy software developers And the briefest history of computer anti-virus that we could manage. (Full Show Notes available on our website.)  Download the annual report now, for free (no registra...

Official Cyber Security Advice

March 24, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Where can large and small businesses find good, basic cyber security advice? We look at the options and discuss the UK's Cyber Essentials programme. Is it a good start or a non-starter? (Full Show Notes available on our website.) 

Official Cyber Security Advice | S1E2

March 24, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Where can large and small businesses find good, basic cyber security advice? We look at the options and discuss the UK's Cyber Essentials programme. Is it a good start or a non-starter? (Full Show Notes available on our website.)  Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

How attackers attack

March 24, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

How do attacker attack? We look at their tactics and explore your options to help recognise and evade them. We examine social engineering in a cyber security and physical context, as well as technical exploits. (Full Show Notes available on our website.) 

How attackers attack | S1E1

March 24, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

How do attacker attack? We look at their tactics and explore your options to help recognise and evade them. We examine social engineering in a cyber security and physical context, as well as technical exploits. (Full Show Notes available on our website.)  Download the annual report now, for free (no registration). Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

Trailer

March 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.06 MB

We’re excited to announce De:Coded Cyber, our new podcast covering security for large businesses, budding CISOs and even recognising that Chief Information Security Officers are real people too, with families and personal lives. (Full Show Notes available on our website.)  Website | Subscribe | LinkedIn

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