UnHack (the News): Cyber Organizations and Secure Software Advocacy with Russell Teague
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August 21, 2024: Russell Teague, CISO at Fortified Health Security joins Drex for the news. The conversation questions the ethical implications of paying ransoms: Is it ever justifiable, or does it perpetuate a vicious cycle of crime? As the conversation shifts to the sophisticated structure of cybercrime organizations, they dissect the complexity of these operations, likening them to well-oiled corporations rather than disorganized gangs. Finally, the episode touches on the necessity of demanding more secure software from vendors, challenging both developers and consumers to rethink their roles in cybersecurity.
Key Points:
- 01:17 The McLaren Hospital Ransomware Attack
- 07:11 Ransomware Gangs and Their Operations
- 11:39 Secure by Design: Jen Easterly's Black Hat Talk
- 16:06 Third-Party Risk and Business Continuity
News articles:
- Is the INC ransomware gang behind the attack on McLaren hospitals?
- CISA Encourages Organizations to Adopt a 'Secure by Demand' Strategy
- FBI Issues Warning As ‘Men In Black’ Hackers Demand $60 Million Ransom
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