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UNSECURITY: Information Security Podcast The InfoSec Mission
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Weekly information security podcast airing Monday mornings hosted by Oscar Minks and Brad Nigh. In a unique focus on protecting personal information, Oscar and Brad discuss information security as an issue that includes cyber security, physical security, as well as administrative controls.
Oscar is the CTO of FRSecure and heads technical services and operations at the company. Brad is the Principal Security Consultant and a 20+ year veteran of the industry.
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Meet the Mentors - Ryan Cloutier
In this episode of the Unsecurity Podcast, Brad interviews guest Ryan Cloutier as part of our Meet the Mentors series.
They discuss the importance of the CISSP Mentor Program and the value of different perspectives in teaching. They also discuss the release of an exploit code for the Palo Alto Networks Zero Day vulnerability and the ethics of publicly sharing vulnerabilities.
Don't forget: The show is available in audio-only form wherever you listen to podcasts! Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.
About FRSecure
https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.
These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve. -
Meet the Mentors - Ron Woerner
Episode 218 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!
This time, Brad is joined by Ron Woerner for another episode of our "Meet the Mentors" series introducing the 2024 CISSP Mentor Program instructors!
Links & information:
Find Ron on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronwoerner/
Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.
About FRSecure
https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.
These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve. -
Meet the Mentors - CISSP Instructor Chris Foulon
Episode 217 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live!
This time, Brad is joined by Chris Foulon for the first episode in our "Meet the Mentors" series, introducing our 2024 CISSP Mentor Program instructors!
Links & information:
Chris's Podcast (Breaking Into Cybersecurity)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-into-cybersecurity/id1463136698
Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.
About FRSecure https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.
These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve. -
Vulnerability Scanning V.S. Penetration Testing w/ Matt Dowd
Episode 216 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This time, Oscar and Brad are joined by FRSecure's Matt Dowd to discuss the difference between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
Links & information
Cisco Critical Vulnerabilities
https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-patches-critical-vulnerabilities-in-enterprise-communication-devices/
Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.
About FRSecure
https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.
These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve. -
ISACA Home Network Webinar Series w/ Dave Tuckman
Episode 215 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This time, Brad is joined by FRSecure's Dave Tuckman to discuss an upcoming webinar series about securing home networks with ISACA and select FRSecure staff leading the sessions.
Links & information
ISACA home network webinar series:
Session 1: 2/12 - Household Computer Safety, Using The Internet Safely https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-02-12Session 2: 3/11 - Choosing and Protecting Your Account Login, Securing Mobile Devices https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-03-11Session 3: 4/8 - Securing Wi-Fi, Securing the Wi-Fi/Network Router https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-04-08Session 4: 5/13 - Backing up Data, Smart Devices and the Internet-of-Things https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-05-13Session 5: 6/10 - Physical Security, Breach and Incident Response https://isaca-sd.org/events/2024-06-10
Avast spying on clicks
https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-cost-of-avasts-free-antivirus-companies-can-spy-on-your-clicks
Facebook users monitored by thousands of companies
https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics/privacy/each-facebook-user-is-monitored-by-thousands-of-companies-a5824207467/
Time to patch and threat-hunt
https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/critical-cisco-flaw-lets-hackers.html
Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com
About FRSecure
https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.
These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve. -
Breachmas Report w/ Mike Thompson
Episode 214 of the Unsecurity Podcast is now live! This time, Brad and Oscar sit down with FRSecure's Mike (Pinky) Thompson for a Breachmas report and some news from around the industry.
News links
Mandiant's X (Twitter) Account Hacked
https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/mandiants-x-account-was-hacked-using.html
CISCO Patch
https://www.securityweek.com/cisco-patches-critical-vulnerability-in-unity-connection-product/
Two Ivanti Zero-Days Actively Exploited in the Wild
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/two-ivanti-zerodays-actively/
Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to unsecurity@protonmail.com.
About FRSecure https://frsecure.com/
FRSecure is a mission-driven information security consultancy headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. Our team of experts is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs.
These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve.