Enterprise Linux Security Jay LaCroix and Joao Correia

In this episode, Jay and Joao discuss another form of security, job security! Throughout the series, we've advised and educated on enhancing the security of your enterprise network, but in this episode the focus is on YOU. Specifically, how to safeguard yourself from turnover, raise awareness of your importance to your organization, and how to navigate potential "awkward" conversations that System Administrators may find themselves having with their boss. Don't miss this episode!

Open Source Intelligence is a very interesting topic - it's all about the things that might get unknowingly leaked, and this leaked information is perfectly legal to know and possess! The IP address that points to a domain, vacation photos on twitter, or even what you had for lunch can be used against you in order to build a profile. In this episode, Jay and Joao discuss OSINT and some tools that are commonly used to find it.

There are many security certifications that an organization can utilize to prove compliance with one or more standards, and being in compliance can bring additional benefits and opportunities. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) is one of these certifications, and in this episode, Jay and Joao are joined by Nikos from Tuxcare to discuss FIPS and why your organization might consider it.

According to several sources, and confirmed by Western Digital themselves, there's been a breach regarding the company's cloud related offerings, such as "My Cloud" and various cloud-enabled storage products. Many of the details have yet to be revealed, but considering that Western Digital filed a 10-K form with the SEC, it's very possible that it could be serious. In this episode, Jay and Joao discuss this story so far, with more specific details sure to come.

A multi-national effort took down a leading market for ill-gotten credentials, resulting in well over 100 arrests. This initiative was dubbed "Operation: Cookie Monster", and while that certainly sounds like satire - it's totally not. Genesis, the marketplace in question, was seized by a law enforcement team consisting of personnel from multiple countries. In this episode, Jay and Joao discuss this story. But not only that, what are some of the ramifications of this? Could this have lasting impacts on the industry in general? Definitely don't miss this episode!

With the recent takeover of the "Linus Tech Tips" YouTube channel, what can we learn? In this episode, Jay and Joao will discuss some of the ways you can prevent such an event from happening to you (and it's not just YouTube that's a target).