Cybersecurity Year in Review: Future Challenges and Industry Insights

Join host Jim Love and a panel of cybersecurity experts—Terry Cutler from Cyology Labs, David Shipley from Beauceron Security, and Laura Payne of White Tuque—as they review the key cybersecurity events of the past year. Topics discussed include the increasing cyber threats to universities, healthcare systems, and critical infrastructure; the importance of proper cybersecurity measures and employee training; the complexities of adopting quantum-safe encryption protocols; and the impact of AI and shadow IT on cybersecurity. The panel concludes with actionable advice for improving organizational cybersecurity posture in the coming year.

00:00 🎄 The 12 Days of Cyber Christmas 🎄
00:29 🔍 Year in Review: Cybersecurity Highlights
00:40 👥 Meet the Expert Panel
01:19 🏫 University Cyber Attacks: A Growing Concern
02:25 🔒 Penetration Testing vs. Vulnerability Scanning
03:09 🛡️ Persistent Threats and Active Directory Issues
06:28 💡 Strategies for Cybersecurity in Universities
07:34 💰 Funding and Legislation for Cybersecurity
13:52 🛠️ Practical Steps for Cybersecurity on a Budget
18:36 🔐 Quantum Readiness and Future Challenges
25:11 Quantum Computing: The Reality and Risks
25:53 Human Ingenuity and Risk Management
26:29 The Future of Cybersecurity: Q Day and Certificate Rotations
28:02 Major Cybersecurity Incidents of the Year
29:41 The Rise of Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks
35:35 AI in Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges
38:49 Critical Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
47:09 Year-End Reflections and Looking Forward

Cybersecurity Today: LastPass Hack Fallout, TP-Link Router Ban, and Microsoft's Passwordless Future

In our final daily news show of the season, host Jim Love covers key cybersecurity stories, including millions stolen from crypto wallets linked to the 2022 LastPass breach, potential US ban on TP-Link routers over national security concerns, and Microsoft's push for a passwordless future with passkeys. Don't miss our weekend wrap-up with the cybersecurity panel and special holiday content. Stay tuned for new episodes starting January 6th. Happy holidays!

00:00 Season Finale Announcement
00:29 Crypto Wallets Hacked: Fallout from LastPass Breach
02:38 TP Link Routers Under Scrutiny
04:38 Microsoft's Push for a Passwordless Future
06:38 Holiday Wishes and Future Plans

BlackBerry's Cylance Sale, Major AWS Breach, Klopp Ransomware Strikes Again, and Russian Cyber Attacks

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love discusses BlackBerry's sale of Cylance to Arctic Wolf for significantly less than its purchase price, the massive AWS breach linked to the Shiny Hunters, Klopp ransomware attacks on Cleo's platforms, and the escalation of Russian cyber attacks on Western critical infrastructure. Tune in to get the details on these major cybersecurity developments and their implications.

00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:32 BlackBerry's Cylance Sale: A Strategic Move?
02:36 AWS Data Breach: Shiny Hunters Strike Again
04:54 Cleo Data Theft: Klopp Ransomware's Latest Exploit
06:39 Russian Cyber Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
08:32 Conclusion and Contact Information