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Join hosts Martin McKeay and Chris John Riley in this episode of the First Impressions podcast as they chat with Georgy Kucherin from Kaspersky's Global Research and Analysis team. Together they discuss combating sophisticated spyware targeting mobile devices like Pegasus and Operation Triangulation, highlighting the challenges in protecting our digital lives. Kucherin shares strategies for analyzing mobile threats and adapting to evolving tactics, preparing listeners for his talk at the upcoming FIRST Conference in Fukuoka, Japan. Tune in for insights into the frontline of cybersecurity!

Tune in to the latest episode of the First Impressions podcast, where hosts Martin McKeay and Chris John Riley sit down with Megan Sanford, VP Chief Product Security Officer at Schneider Electric Energy Management Division. As a keynote speaker at the 36th annual FIRST Conference in Fukuoka, Japan, Sanford shares insights into the world of product security. Discover why a secure development lifecycle and integrating security features into products are crucial for resilience. Sanford introduces ICS for ICS, a concept bridging emergency management with cyber incident response, urging listeners to adopt this framework for enhanced efficiency in handling cyber threats. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that could shape the future of incident response.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON24 Program chair, Taki Uchiyama about the upcoming 36th Annual FIRST Conference to be held in Fukuoka, Japan, June 9-14, 2024. Under the theme of “Bridging Security Response Gaps”, Taki shares the importance of communication and collaboration within the security community and his hopes for the 2024 conference. This episode shares an inside look at the challenges of scheduling keynote speakers and the anticipation of a rich selection of presentations. Taki also shares tidbits about the rich cultural and historical attractions of Fukuoka city.

In this short episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON24 Program chair, Taki Uchiyama. The 36th Annual FIRST Conference will be held in Fukuoka, Japan, June 9-14, 2024, under the theme: “Bridging Security Response Gaps”. Taki shares some of the topics he hopes to highlight next year including improving industry diversity and showcasing emerging security teams. Tune in for details on how to get involved in FIRSTCON24!

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 Keynote speaker, Lesley Carhart and discuss her session: “How Did We Get Here? The History and Future of Cyberattacks against Industrial Control Networks”. Lesley explains and explores the complicated history of Industrial incident response and just how cybersecurity affects physical systems.

In this episode, the FIRST Podcasters interview FIRSTCON23 speaker, Umair Bukhari and discuss his conference session: “Extra-Ordinary Vulnerability Coordination – A Method to the Madness”. Umair highlights Ericsson’s newly established PSIRT framework for Extra-Ordinary Vulnerability Coordination (EVC) and the necessary actions, work streams, and communication that must be put in place to efficiently handle such events. Umair shares thoughtful steps for others to adopt the model.