The 443 Security Byte with Corey Nachreiner
In this daily security byte with WatchGuard CSO, Corey Nachreiner, he explains the recent Global IT outage cause by a CrowdStrike update.
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Global Security Outage - The 443 Podcast - Episode 298
This week on #the443podcast, In this daily security byte with WatchGuard CSO, Corey Nachreiner, he explains the recent Global IT outage cause by a CrowdStrike update. We also follow-up on RockYou and the RockYou2024 data dump of 10 billion records.
Understanding the Global IT Outage Caused by a CrowdStrike Update
Today’s global IT outage affecting Microsoft Windows users was caused by a bug in a CrowdStrike product (Falcon Strike) protection content update. The resulting widespread impact demonstrates an urgent importance for maintaining strong quality assurance (QA) processes before products or their updates are released into production.
How Identity Security Enhances Network and Endpoint Security
The intersection of identity, endpoint, and network security is becoming increasingly self-evident. Despite all their efforts, modern organizations continue to struggle to safeguard their data and prevent unauthorized access. The Verizon Data Breach Investigations report for 2024 continues to highlight that human elements were a component of 68% of breaches.
No summer scares: 5 tips on how to keep your business cybersecure
Guiding employees' digital behaviors is key to avoiding potential cybersecurity breaches. However, remote work during summer weeks may disrupt normal routines and change the location of digital assets, leaving companies open to vulnerabilities. According to our latest Internet Security Report, malware detections on endpoints increased by more than 75% during the first months of the year.
WatchGuard Wins 2024 ChannelVision Visionary Spotlight Award
We’re excited to share that ChannelVision Magazine has recognized WatchGuard Technologies with a 2024 Visionary Spotlight Award for Cybersecurity in the program’s Business Technology category! The annual award program honors top industry players that have significantly advanced their channel and technological investments over the last year.
Grubi Joins The Kraken IT Team | The Last Stop | WatchGuard Technologies
Whether you’re an IT security pro, or a professional goaltender for the Seattle Kraken, being the Last Stop of Defense is an important role for any team. In this episode of The Last Stop, Seattle Kraken goaltender, Philipp Grubauer, joins the Kraken IT team and makes save after save to ensure their organization stays secure.
The 443 Podcast - Episode 297 - Blast RADIUS
This week on the podcast we discover the newly-disclosed protocol vulnerability in certain RADIUS implementations. Before that, we give an update on the continued fallout from the Snowflake customer databreaches including a new disclosure from AT&T. We also discuss a blog post from JFrog that details how they saved the world from what could have been the worst supply chain attack in history. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.
NIS 2: Implementing Stricter Cybersecurity Governance
The EU's new NIS 2 Directive raises the bar for cybersecurity, especially for critical infrastructure sectors. But it's not just about technology upgrades – it emphasizes strong leadership involvement in building a cyber-resilient organization.
OpenSSH regreSSHion Vulnerability - The 443 Podcast - Episode 296
This week on #the443podcast, Corey Nachreiner and Marc Laliberte cover OpenSSH's recent critical vulnerability and what it means for systems administrators. Before that, we discuss the CDK Global ransomware attack impacting car dealerships across the U.S., a Korean internet service provider delivering malware to their customers, and a takeover of a popular JavaScript library gone hostile.