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The Security Repo

Mackenzie Jackson & Dwayne McDaniel

The security repo is a podcast that focuses on real world security issues we are all facing today. We will take deep dives into news events and have exclusive interviews with security leaders on the ground.

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00:40:05

Reducing the noise: Cutting through the data in...

The Security Repo ·

2024/02/08

In this episode of "The Security Repo," hosts Dwayne McDaniel and Mackenzie Jackson delve into the intricate world of cybersecurity with Buck Bundhund, an expert from Centripetal Networks. The conversation kicks off with an exploration of the pervasive issue of data noise – the influx of non-intended data into organizational networks, posing significant challenges for security operations.Buck sheds light on the complexities of distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate traffic

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00:34:00

Solving the bottom turtle: Fixing the authentication...

The Security Repo ·

2024/01/31

In security you have likely heard the expression turtles all the way down, the concept the world is held up on the back of a turtle who is standing on the back other another turtle, and so on.. This can be used to describe the current state of security, where everything can dramatically fall over if the bottom turtle fails. In this episode, we discuss solving the bottom turtle, solving authentication. Our guest Ethan Heilman has a PhD in Computer Science and the current CTO of BastionZero where he

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00:41:44

The right tool for the job: Finding and evaluating...

The Security Repo ·

2024/01/24

In this episode, James Berthoty shares insights into his project, Latio Tech, which provides a comprehensive list of cloud security tools and resources. James highlights the challenges of vendor assessments and the importance of bridging knowledge gaps in cloud security. He also shares trends in the security tooling industry and offers advice for smaller teams or organizations with limited budgets seeking effective security solutions. This episode is perfect for anyone looking into purchasing new

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00:43:52

Securing our APIs - Thinking differently about API...

The Security Repo ·

2024/01/17

In this episode, Mackenzie and Dwayne dive into a discussion on API security with special guest Isabelle Mauny, co-founder and CTO of 42Crunch. We walk through the differences API security has compared with traditional application security, and its growing importance in today's technology landscape. We also have a discussion about the challenges and risks associated with API security, the need for developers to be actively involved in securing APIs, and the tools and practices that can help

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00:28:43

Revolutionizing SAST: Bridging the Gap for Modern...

The Security Repo ·

2024/01/10

In this episode of The Security Repo, Mackenzie Jackson sits down with Nipun Gupta, the Chief Operating Officer of Bearer, a leading security company at the forefront of innovation in the cybersecurity landscape. Join us as we delve deep into the world of Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and explore why traditional SAST tools are struggling to keep pace with the demands of modern development environments. In today's fast-paced software development ecosystem, developers are

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00:30:33

API Security Unveiled: Safeguarding the Heart of...

The Security Repo ·

2023/12/20

In this episode of "The Security Repo," your hosts Mackenzie Jackson and Dwayne McDaniel are joined by a distinguished guest, Dan Barahona, as they embark on an eye-opening exploration of API security. As the digital landscape evolves at breakneck speed, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) have become the backbone of modern applications, making them an attractive target for cyber threats. Join the conversation as Mackenzie, Dwayne, and Dan delve into the fundamentals of API security

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00:32:48

Guarding Against Deception: The Art of Detecting and...

The Security Repo ·

2023/12/15

In this episode of The Security Repo, your hosts Mackenzie Jackson and Dwyane McDaniel are joined by the brilliant Reanna Schultz, a seasoned expert in the field of cybersecurity. Together, they delve deep into the world of social engineering, exploring what it is, how to detect it, and crucially, how to arm your staff against its deceptive tactics. Social engineering is a crafty, manipulative art used by cybercriminals to exploit human psychology. Our trio dissects the various techniques employed

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00:33:28

Contextual Security: Revolutionizing...

The Security Repo ·

2023/12/08

In this eye-opening episode of The Security Repo, we welcome James Wickett, the CEO and co-founder of DryRun Security, a visionary in the realm of cybersecurity. James unveils a groundbreaking concept known as "Contextual Security," a game-changer that empowers developers with unprecedented security insights while they write code. As our hosts and cybersecurity enthusiasts Mackenzie and Dwaybne guide the conversation, James delves into the heart of Contextual Security, offering listeners

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00:35:13

Mastering Physical Security: Unveiling the Secrets...

The Security Repo ·

2023/12/04

In this captivating episode of The Secuerity Repo, we delve into the world of physical security with our esteemed guest, Brice Self. With over a decade of experience in the field, Brice brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world insights to the table.This episode takes a deep dive into the intricate aspects of physical security, particularly in high-stakes environments like banking institutions. Brice shares his experiences and the strategies that have led him to a remarkable 100% success rate in

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00:35:44

Secrets inside packages, scanning Python PyPi for...

The Security Repo ·

2023/11/03

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Forbes to discuss his 'side project gone wrong' and how he found live AWS credentials inside many Python packages hosted on PyPi. Tom didn't expect to find sensitive information inside public Python packages, but was surprised when he was contacted about removing data from his GitHub project. After some research, he discovered live AWS secrets in the source code and went on a journey to discover how many secrets there actually were inside PyPi

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00:38:03

Artificial intelligence, a friend or foe in cyber...

The Security Repo ·

2023/10/19

With the rapid development of AI we are often left wondering if AI is our friend or foe in security. In this episode, I sit down with Simon Maple from Snyk to discuss just that. We explore the different applications of AI in security and where the future is going. It's an interesting discussion so you don't want to miss it! Show Links: Snyk.io Blog: https://snyk.io/de/blog/ Featured article: https://snyk.io/blog/10-best-practices-for-securely-developing-with-ai/ x.com (Formally twitter)

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00:38:12

Scaling security and AppSec in fast moving...

The Security Repo ·

2023/10/11

Application security can be a difficult task at all levels of a company. But as a start-up grows into an enterprise, or existing companies evolve. How do you effectively scale your security program? We have an amazing guest, Jeevan Sinhg who is the director of product security at Twilio and he is here to talk about how to scale an application security program. BIO Jeevan Sinhg Jeevan's lifelong fascination with defensive security began at a young age when I played the center-back position on

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00:37:53

Enterprise Software Distribution - Managing updates...

The Security Repo ·

2023/10/09

One of the many advantages of the cloud revolution is that SaaS products are continuously updated, security issues are patched quickly, and it's something the consumers are less concerned about. But what about enterprise products, how do you get that same level of update efficiency and security on large on-premise products. This is one of the topics we cover in this episode with the crew from replicated as Andrew Storms VP of security and Ian Zink senior developer advocated diving into this

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00:29:43

Securing data in a world of AI with Jeremiah Jeschke

The Security Repo ·

2023/09/17

Many companies are banning AI systems like ChatGPT to prevent data from being leaked, but is that a viable solution? We sit down with Jeremiah Jeschke, the CEO at OfficeAutomata, to discuss the future of security in a world of ChatGPT and other AI systems. Links: Office Automata: https://officeautomata.com/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremiah-jeschke/ Jeremiah has over 10 years of AI Development/Programming and 10 years of CEO experience. Previously, in both private work and Active

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00:37:16

Getting boardroom buy-in for security - CISO...

The Security Repo ·

2023/09/04

Getting funding to build effective security programs is challenging and often it fails because security leaders are not telling the boardroom the right 'story'. In this episode with Walt Powell we discuss exactly how to overcome these challenges by understanding how to effectively communicate with the board by expressing security challenges into a language they will relate to. We also discuss the journey to becoming a security leader and the exact skill you need to develop to get there

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00:48:34

Social engineering, phishing and building grass roots...

The Security Repo ·

2023/08/03

In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Niefeld and Kenneth Nevers to talk about their journey into security, creating security conferences and building grass roots cyber communities. Get your tickets to RedHackCon free (save $200) as a Security Repo Listener use the code HRCGGuardian23 when purchasing tickets https://www.hackredcon.com/ (First 5 tickets only). Daniel and Ken are two of the founders of RedSeer Security, a penetration testing company based in Florida. Both however have deep

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00:34:44

Code signing and securing the software supply chain...

The Security Repo ·

2023/07/27

In this episode, we go on a deep dive with Billy Lynch from Chainguard into application and code signing and how it can be used to ensure the supply chain is legitimate. Billy has an impressive background including spending 8 years at Google before joining Chainguard and not only helps us understand how signing can be used in security but also what is the latest developments and technology in this field. Links: https://www.chainguard.dev/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wflynch/ BIO Billy is a staff

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00:48:22

Getting started in AppSec with Tanya Janca...

The Security Repo ·

2023/07/10

In this episode, we sit down with Tnaya Janca and discuss her journey from being a developer for government agencies to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in application security and cyber security in general. This episode is especially great for anyone thinking about starting a career in cyber security and wants to know how to get started but also contains amazing insights for anyone already in the field wanting to level up. Show Links: Personal Website / Blog :

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00:26:15

Securing the remote workforce, the future of cloud...

The Security Repo ·

2023/06/14

In this episode, we sit down with Vedran Jukic, co-founder and CTO of Code Anywhere and Tomma Pulljak Senior Developer at Code Anywhere to talk about the future of development environments. We go into detail on exactly what cloud development environments are and how they can help keep the remote workforce of today secure. Links: https://codeanywhere.com/ Bios: Vedran Jukic is the CTO and Co-Founder of Codeanywhere. He started the company alongside the CEO Ivan Burazin with the vision of

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00:29:23

Understanding digital forensics with Desi - A deep...

The Security Repo ·

2023/05/23

In this episode we sit down with Desi who is an expert in digital forensics. We explore exactly what digital forensics is, how it can be used to catch cyber criminals and what can we do in a breach to preserve evidence. It is a fascinating conversation and full of great information from the inner workings of forensics to the crazy world of deep fakes. Guest Bio: Desi has a strong background in IT incident response but also has spent time in industry doing insider threat management and industrial

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