Cyber Pulse

So Long, And Thanks For All The Phish

Welcome to Cyber Pulse episode 19 On this episode we press pause on a game you're really enjoying, Cyber Pulse. The National Cryptologic Foundation has loved bringing you Cyber Pulse, and while we're taking a break, there's always a chance we'll fire up the mics again in the future. The cyber world never stops evolving, and neither do we. We'll look back at our journey and what we've learned, say thank you to our guests and listeners, talk about staying cyber-safe, and say "So Long, And Thanks For All The Phish!"

Digital Forensics and Incident Response with Terryn Valikodath of Cisco Talos

Welcome to Cyber Pulse episode 18! Our guest this episode is Terryn Valikodath is a senior consultant at Cisco Talos Incident Response with multiple years of experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DF/IR), cybersecurity and IT administration. He has worked with a wide variety of organizations on their worst days and loves nothing more than battling the bad guys as a part of the vanguard. Terryn has spoken at various cybersecurity conferences, including Wild West Hackin Fest, with a particular focus on merging soft skills with technical ability. In this episode we talk about Terryn's journey in cyber, including his journey to Cisco, his work with the Cisco Talos security team, his DFIR methodology, why he enjoys teaching and sharing his knowledge, and some of his current work on emerging threats, finally we get some advice for those looking to get into the field. Never miss an episode by signing up for our podcast newsletter at: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.html [https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.html ] Send us your questions and episode suggestions at: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-questions-suggestions.html [https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-questions-suggestions.html]

Crossover with CyberChats discussing What You Need to Know About Family Tracking Apps

Welcome to Cyber Pulse episode 17! In this episode we are teaming up with our favorite Cyber Security expert, Kennedy Taylor Tibbets, for a crossover with #CyberChats where we discuss the pros and cons of family tracking apps like Life360. We talk about privacy issues, potential misuse by stalkers, effects on child development, possible trust issues with family and loved ones, and the effect on battery performance. Our goal is to give you the facts so you can decide if a family tracking app is right for you. We cite a few articles during the chat, listed here in case you want to dive in: "The Popular Family Safety App Life360 Is Selling Precise Location Data on Its Tens of Millions of Users". [https://themarkup.org/privacy/2021/12/06/the-popular-family-safety-app-life360-is-selling-precise-location-data-on-its-tens-of-millions-of-user]The Markup. "Alleged Stalking Victims Accuse Tile of Advertising Its Devices as Women Trackers". [https://gizmodo.com/tile-stalking-lawsuit-advertising-amazon-1850743154] Gizmodo. Stalking victims sue Tile, Amazon over trackers". [https://www.theregister.com/2023/08/17/tile_and_amazon_lawsuit/]www.theregister.com. Arkansas law firm sues Tile creators after stalking issues with device. [https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/arkansas-law-firm-sues-tile/91-48ca3b08-ff09-4f26-9e41-b72c8cac9750] Child Development - Cambridge University Press publication "Self-Regulation and Autonomy: Social and Developmental Dimensions of Human Conduct" [https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/psychology/developmental-psychology/self-regulation-and-autonomy-social-and-developmental-dimensions-human-conduct#description] "'Don't leave campus': Parents are now using tracking apps to watch their kids at college". [https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/10/22/dont-leave-campus-parents-are-now-using-tracking-apps-watch-their-kids-college/] The Washington Post. Never miss an episode by signing up for our podcast newsletter at: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.html [https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.html ] Send us your questions and episode suggestions at: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-questions-suggestions.html [https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-questions-suggestions.html]

Holiday Security and Gift Guide Crossover with Cyber Chats

Welcome to Cyber Pulse episode 16! In this episode we are teaming up with our favorite Cyber Security expert, Kennedy Taylor Tibbets, for a crossover episode with Cyber Chats where we discuss some of the hot technological gifts this year, what you can do to keep your privacy private, and some basic things to stay safe online. We review Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, Apple AirTags, Fitbit Inspire 3, Oura Ring Gen 4, Meta Quest 3 VR Headset, Apple iPad Air 11-inch, Google TV Streamer 4K, and several items for the younger people in your life. Never miss an episode by signing up for our podcast newsletter at: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.html [https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.html] Send us your questions and episode suggestions at: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-questions-suggestions.html [https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-questions-suggestions.html]

An expert take on automotive and quantum computing with Simon Hartley

Welcome to Cyber Pulse episode 15! Our guest this episode is Simon Hartley. Simon is a Cybersecurity Practice Lead at IBM Consulting. He specializes in product security, connected vehicles, and automotive security. He supports clients in cybersecurity, quantum safety, and AI, delivering compelling products with trust, safety, and security. He is an advisor to the SAE and contributor to their cybersecurity books. Previously, he worked with Quantinuum to quantum harden US critical infrastructure. He successfully introduced a mobile security platform with CIS Mobile after working with Apple and Samsung to harden their platforms for US Government needs. Simon was a co-founder of automotive startup RunSafe Security, VP at startup Kaprica Security, and held executive roles with HP, Red Hat, and Capgemini. He is a CISSP, with a BS in Physics, MS in Law & Cybersecurity, MBA, and a Purdue doctoral candidate in cybersecurity. In this episode we talk about Simon's journey in cyber, automotive security issues and solutions, quantum computing timelines and its potential effects on critical infrastructure, mobile security and government hardening, and get some advice for those looking to get into the field. In our News Pulse, we look at EDR-Freeze: New Attack Technique Puts Security Software Into a Coma. Never miss an episode by signing up for our podcast newsletter at: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.html [https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.html] https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-subscribe.htmlSend us your questions and episode suggestions at: https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-questions-suggestions.html [https://cryptologicfoundation.org/community/cyberpulse-questions-suggestions.html]