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Blue Team DiariesBlue Team Diaries E015: Tony WilsonIn this month’s episode, host Peter Manev meets with Tony Wilson, IT Security Director at Wolters Kluwer to discuss his current projects and experience with advanced adversaries and share advice for prospective Blue Team members.Tony kicks the episode off with his recent experience setting up and maintaining a FedRAMP environment. He highlights the challenges of FedRAMP authorization that arise from controls needed and the additional steps that must be taken for each control.Tony also reflects on an ongoing Blue Team activity he participated in with a large retail organization and shares a fa...
2024-07-1131 min
Blue Team DiariesBlue Team Diaries E013: Brent DeterdingInside the Mind of CISO Brent Deterding: Strategies for Effective Cyber Defense In this episode, Peter Manev chats with Brent Deterding about his ongoing projects, favorite security tools, and strategies for cybersecurity risk management.Brent shares tips for achieving a budget surplus by optimizing security protocols and cutting unnecessary expenses. He emphasizes quick decision-making and clear communication during crises and highlights the importance of focusing on real risks over hypothetical threats.Brent also discusses five essential cybersecurity tools: multi-factor authentication, no BYOD policy, EDR, rapid vulnerability patching, and privileged access management. G...
2024-05-0934 min
Blue Team DiariesBlue Team Diaries E012: Danny QuistJoin us as we explore the shadowy world of malware analysis with this episode featuring Danny Quist, a seasoned security researcher, and host Peter Manev pulls back the curtain on the complex, yet critical, process of reverse engineering malicious code.Danny highlights the challenges malware analysts face, particularly when encountering new or custom threats, and describes how they exploit the tendency of malware authors to reuse code from previous projects, turning their predictable habit into a valuable clue. Danny also explains that while larger malware samples might contain pre-written libraries, making them initially easier...
2024-04-0438 minBlue Team DiariesBlue Team Diaries E011: Josh StroscheinWelcome to episode 11 of the Blue Team Diaries! In this episode, our host Peter Manev engages in a conversation with Dr. Josh Stroschein, Reverse Engineer @ FLARE with Google, as they delve into the world of malware analysis.In this episode, you’ll learn:Essential environments: Explore popular options like Remnix and Flare VM to set up your secure analysis workspace.Powerful tools: Discover functionalities of Olefile, oledump, and Cyber Chef used to dissect and decode suspicious files.Valuable resources: Gain access to helpful materials like Josh’s GitHub repository and curated malware sample libraries.The worl...
2024-03-0739 min
Blue Team DiariesBlue Team Diaries E010: Michael DiLallaWelcome to episode 10 of the Blue Team Diaries! In this episode, our host Peter Manev engages in a conversation with Michael DiLalla from Penfield Central School District, providing an insider’s perspective on the dynamic world of cybersecurity within the public education sector.Throughout the episode, Peter and Michael delve into various facets of cybersecurity, exploring Michael’s current work project, recounting a hair-raising encounter with ransomware, and dissecting the unique challenges of safeguarding a school system. Michael also emphasizes the importance of logs and scripting and shares practical advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Michael’s passi...
2024-02-0824 min
Blue Team DiariesEpisode 009 - Xavier AsheWhile the main goal for any security team is avoiding a breach, having a comprehensive preparedness plan for when an attack occurs is equally, if not more, crucial. This month, our host Peter Manev is joined by Xavier Ashe, senior vice president of Truist’s Cyber Defense Division. During the episode Xavier shares fascinating stories from the front lines of the cybersecurity industry and explains the importance of organizations being ready and able to quickly pivot and recover from adverse cyber events. Will your plan stand up to the test? Xavier also sheds light on the c...
2023-11-0940 min
Blue Team DiariesEpisode 008 - Yorkvik JacqminIn the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, staying one step ahead of malicious actors is critical. What used to be an effective security strategy five years ago may now leave you vulnerable to emerging threats. To safeguard sensitive data and assets, continuous innovation and adaptability are essential. In this month’s Blue Team Diaries episode, host Peter Manev engages in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Yorkvik Jacqmin, a senior SOC analyst at the European Commission. Yorkvik shares some captivating stories from the cybersecurity frontlines and explains the development of a new rule detection framework, how it diff...
2023-10-1229 min
Blue Team DiariesEpisode 006 - Robert HaistWith long working hours and tons of responsibility, the cybersecurity field could be very stressful. As a result, sometimes mental health and personal life are left behind. With more than ten years of cyber security leadership experience, the Vice President of Security of TeamViewer, Robert Haist, is joining us this month for an episode of interesting field stories, a discussion on mental health and the power of PowerPoint. Join the conversation between Robert Haist and our host - Peter Manev, and find our guest here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhaist/?originalSubdomain=deTwitter: ht...
2023-07-0627 min
Blue Team DiariesEpisode 005 - Erik VanderhasseltJoin us for a conversation with Erik Vanderhasselt that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the role of cyber defenders. As the principal incident handler for numerous prestigious European institutions, Erik shoulders the task of safeguarding their critical assets from unforeseen threats and plays a critical role in optimizing Security Operations. In this episode, hosted by Peter Manev, Erik discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and shares stories about the dynamic nature of his job, from identifying and analyzing potential threats to coordinating rapid response efforts.
2023-06-0823 min
Blue Team DiariesEpisode 004 - Jeremy MountainJohnsonAs the threat landscape continues to evolve, the integration of automation into network security has become an increasingly critical need for organizations to improve the performance of their security tools. Join host Peter Manev and guest Jeremy MountainJohnson, a Security Analyst serving on the board for the Minnesota Chapter of High Technology Crime Investigation Association, as they explore the latest advancements in cybersecurity automation and discuss the areas for improvements.Find Jeremy: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mountainjohnson/
2023-05-1138 min
Blue Team DiariesEpisode 003 - Carry KangurLocked Shields and Crossed Swords are the two biggest annual cyber exercises, but who makes it all possible? Meet the Head of Cyber Exercises in the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) - Carry Kangur. Learn how more than 300 people work together daily to create the opportunity for cyber defenders to learn new skills and meet with other professionals from around the world. Join Carry's conversation with our host - Peter Manev, and get the insights of the day-to-day management and planning in NATO CCDCOE. Find Carry Kangur and CCDCOE:LinkedIn: https://www.l...
2023-04-0621 min
The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast#10 - Simply Cyber Report for December 14. Plus a conversation with several Open Source cybersecurity founders.The Simply Cyber Report for December 14, 2022.Go-based malware named Zerobot in the wild. Android malware dubbed "Zombinder" a Just-in-time Trojan style malware. Iranian based APT, has been pushing hard with remote administration tooling.A roundtable conversation with several Open Source cybersecurity founders. During the conversation we discuss the complexities of open-source as it relates to cybersecurity, the effects it has on the industry, funding models, what inspired these projects, how they came to be, how they are trying to grow, and any lessons - good or bad - they have learned along the way.
2022-12-141h 01