The Authentication Apocalypse

Join us on the latest episode of Threat Talks, aptly named ‘Authentication Apocalypse.’ Our hosts, Lieuwe Jan Koning and Luca Cipriano, explore the pressing topic of authentication with Harald Bosman, a seasoned endpoint engineer from AMS-IX.

Supply chain – Business as usual?

In this ‘Suppy chain – Business as usual?’ episode of Threat Talks, Lieuwe Jan Koning and Luca Cipriano dive into the escalating risk of supply chain attacks amid growing reliance on third-party and open-source software. Featuring insights from Matthijs Zwart, CIO and CISO of Vitens, the discussion explores the implications of these threats in critical sectors like water supply.

False sense of cybersecurity

Adopting a transformative cybersecurity strategy can redefine business success. While the current adoption rate or Zero Trust – a transformative cybersecurity strategy – among large enterprises is just 1% as of January 2023, Gartner projects a growth to 10% by 2026.

Can’t deny DDoS in 2024?

DDoS attacks are orchestrated efforts where malicious actors aim to disrupt the normal flow of traffic to a specific server, service, or entire network. They flood the target with a torrent of internet traffic—much like those empty boxes in our scenario—making it impossible for legitimate traffic to get through. These attacks can cripple websites, slow down services, or even bring them to a complete halt, affecting businesses and users alike.

Ransomware

Ransomware: To pay or not to pay

Let’s assume for a moment that, one day, perhaps sooner, perhaps later, you will face the reality of a ransomware attack. Chances are that, in the moment, your cybersecurity team will turn to you as the decision maker.

An image of cybersecurity heroes in Hollywood.

What Hollywood gets wrong about cybersecurity

Hollywood has a knack for dramatizing the digital battlefield. Let’s peel back the Hollywood façade and shine a light on what cybersecurity really looks like in the command centers of SOCs and CSIRTS.