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Talos Takes

Cisco Talos
Cybersecurity
Multi-Factor Authentication
Coralraider
Ransomware
Volt Typhoon
Cisco Talos
Open Source Software
Data Breach
Artificial Intelligence
Black Hat
Denial-Of-Service Attacks
Infostealer
Sideloading
Third-Party App Stores
Brute Force Attacks
Chinese State-Sponsored Threat Actors
Distributed Denial-Of-Service Attacks
Talos
Blackbyte Ransomware Group
Business Email Compromise

Every fortnight, host Hazel Burton brings on a new guest from Talos or the broader Cisco Security world to break down a complicated security topic. We cover everything from breaking news to attacker trends and emerging threats.

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Recent Guests

Jessica Oppenheimer
Director of Security Operations at Cisco
Cisco
Episode: Inside the Black Hat NOC: Lessons in Securing One of the Wildest Networks
Pierre Cadieux
Lead researcher at Talos
Cisco Talos
Episode: Why Attackers Love Your Remote Access Tools
Ryan Fetterman
Threat researcher at Surge, Splunk's threat research team
Surge, Splunk
Episode: Teaching LLMs to spot malicious PowerShell scripts
Chetan Raghuprasad
Talos threat researcher and author of the related Talos blog
Talos, Cisco Security
Episode: How cybercriminals are camouflaging threats as fake AI tool installers
Edmund Brumaghin
Threat researcher at Talos
Cisco Talos
Episode: Inside the attack chain: A new methodology for tracking compartmentalized threats
Ashley Shen
Security researcher at Talos
Cisco Talos
Episode: Follow the motive: Rethinking defense against Initial Access Groups
Steven Leung
Security Machine Learning Engineer on the AI and Security Research Team at Duo
Cisco Duo
Episode: Year in Review special part 3: Identity and MFA attacks
Yuri Kramarz
Global Talos Incident Response lead
Cisco Talos
Episode: A blueprint for protecting major events
Joe Marshall
Cisco Talos
Episode: Web shell frenzies, the first appearance of Interlock, and why hackers have the worst cybersecurity: IR Trends Q4 2024

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Hazel Burton
Host bringing expertise in cybersecurity discussions, focusing on breaking down complex topics and current security challenges.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Love it

    Really nice quick take format podcast. I listen to this between meetings or when I have a short break. I like beers with Talos the most but this is great for that ‘in between’ time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    craiwill
    United States5 years ago
  • Quick, Fun, and Topical podcast

    Quality bite-sized podcast that gives you a fun topic to discuss with your friends in the IT/Security industry. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmargay23
    United States5 years ago
  • Great tidbits of info

    I always look forward to listening to the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marwood_Wolf
    United States5 years ago
  • Great quick takes

    A short and easily digestible podcast on current topics, great to start the day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    14erDave
    United States6 years ago

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Breaking Down Chaos: Tactics and Origins of a New RaaS Operation
Q: What steps can organizations take to defend against these types of TTPs?
Organizations should restrict remote access tools, set up alerts for suspicious network activity, and focus on security education for employees.
Breaking Down Chaos: Tactics and Origins of a New RaaS Operation
Q: What are the initial access methods used by the Chaos Ransomware group?
Chaos affiliates are using a combination of email and voice phishing to establish initial access to victims.
Teaching LLMs to spot malicious PowerShell scripts
Q: Where's the best place to kind of start when there's just so much that they could possibly get their hands into?
Start by identifying where your analysts are spending the most time, focusing on areas with the greatest inefficiencies that large language models can help improve.
It's the 35th anniversary of ransomware - let's talk about the major shifts and changes
Q: Do you have a notion of where ransomware may be heading next?
Ransomware will continue to evolve, possibly leading to autonomously spreading worms that target an increasing range of connected devices.
It's the 35th anniversary of ransomware - let's talk about the major shifts and changes
Q: So why have you called out that particular group as starting modern day ransomware?
The Maze Group not only encrypted data but also threatened to publicly release stolen information, which added a layer of blackmail.

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A series that explores the cutting-edge landscape of cybersecurity with insightful conversations featuring experts from Talos and the Cisco Security realm. Topics span a wide range, including the psychological toll of cyber work, the intricacies of threat management, and the technologies driving both malicious and protective strategies. Each episode engages with current trends, emerging threats, and provides actionable insights that resonate with IT professionals and security enthusiasts alike, making it both informative and relevant in today's fast-paced digital world. Unique discussions on subjects like mental health in the cybersecurity field and the integration of AI in security defenses set it apart from other shows in the domain.

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2. Pierre Cadieux
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