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7 Minute Security

7 Minute Security is a weekly information security podcast focusing on penetration testing, blue teaming and building a career in security. The podcast also features in-depth interviews with industry leaders who share their insights, tools, tips and tricks for being a successful security engineer.

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07:07

7MS #19: Kioptrix! (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/07/05

In this episode I talk about a deliciously vulnerable series of VMs called Kioptrix, and how you can use them to sharpen your pentesting skills. Download: 7MS #19: Kioptrix! (audio) Show notes: The Kioptrix series of VMs is here: http://www.kioptrix.com/blog/test-page/ and here: http://vulnhub.com/?q=kioptrix&sort=date-des&type=vm. Got approved for my OSCP training and I start it in a few…

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07:16

7MS #18: Wireless Security 101 (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/06/22

In this episode I talk about some wireless security basics that we’re not seeing when out on assessments. Download: 7MS #18: Wireless Security 101 (audio) Show notes: WEP encryption is very, very bad. It’s easy to crack. Don’t use it. Wifite will demonstrate how easy it is to crack WEP. Stronger encryption such as WPA/WPA2…

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07:50

7MS #17: How to Pass the Certified Ethical Hacker...

7 Minute Security ·

2014/06/14

In this episode I share my experience with EC-Council’s Certified Ethical Hacker training and exam. Download: 7MS #17: How to Pass the Certified Ethical Hacker Exam (audio) Show notes: Here’s info on the CEH training and test outline. I took my CEH training through UFairfax with instructor Leo Dregier. See this post I wrote that…

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07:37

7MS #16: PwnPad Initial Impressions – part 2! (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/05/31

In this episode I talk about my first-hand experience using the PwnPad for wireless pentesting. Download: 7MS #16: PwnPad Initial Impressions – Part 2 Show notes: In a nutshell: PwnPad is a great tool to simplify/automate some wireless recon and/or hacking! PwnieExpress has a great write-up on mapping APs w/GPS coordinates using Google Earth here:…

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06:41

7MS #15: PwnPad Initial Impressions (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/05/24

In this episode I talk about my initial impressions of using the PwnPad for wireless pentesting. Download: 7MS #15: PwnPad Initial Impressions Show notes: Carrying around a Nexus 7 instead of a bulky laptop to do wireless pentesting sure is nice! PwnPad scripts/automates much of the “busy work” to capture WPA handshakes.

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06:51

7MS #14: H8 4 Win8 (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/05/10

In this episode I talk about two (sort of) security related tips that I’ve learned by using Windows 8 wrong. Download: 7MS #14: H8 4 Win8 (audio) Show notes: Windows Defender doesn’t seem to auto-update on Win 8 unless you have updates set to auto download/install. I found a nifty script you can add as…

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07:10

7MS #13: How to Get Pwned by HP (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/05/03

In this episode I talk about how I had to sent my HP laptop in for repair and, to my surprise, it (allegedly) came back with a bonus: malware! Download: 7MS #13: How to Get Pwned by HP (audio) Show notes: My takeaways/recommendations from this experience: See a pic of my FortiClient picking up on…

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07:02

7MS #12: Why My Domains Have Gan to Gandi (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/04/28

In this episode I talk about an account takeover article that freaked me out, and why it changed a few things about how I handle my important online accounts. Download: 7MS #12: Why My Domains Have Gan to Gandi (audio) Show notes: This episode is all about this article (https://medium.com/cyber-security/24eb09e026dd) in which a Twitter user…

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03:35

7MS #11: Overtraining your iPhone Touch ID (video)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/04/12

In this episode I totally throw my subscribers for a loop and do a VIDEO podcast about overtraining your Touch ID on your iPhone. Download: 7MS #11: Overtraining your iPhone Touch ID (video) Show notes: I first read about this from Steve Gibson of GRC at https://www.grc.com/sn/sn-440.htm. But I was listening to the audio-only version…

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07:31

7MS #10: Information Security for the Whole Family –...

7 Minute Security ·

2014/04/05

In this episode I talk more about some infosec-y things I’m doing on the home front to nurture a security culture (if you will) with my wife and kids. Download: Episode 10: Information Security for the Whole Family – part 2 (audio) Show notes: If you have kids and are considering a tablet for them,…

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07:18

7MS #9: Information Security for the Whole Family...

7 Minute Security ·

2014/03/29

In this episode I talk about how being an infosec guy has ruined my family’s life (well, not really) Download: Episode 9: Information Security for the Whole Family (audio) Show notes: To keep peace in your household, I’d recommend making sweeping network changes when your family members aren’t around (i.e. changing the wifi password :-)…

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07:11

7MS #8: CISSP – Is That the Cert for Me? (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/03/22

In this episode I talk about my experience prepping for the CISSP exam. Download: Episode 8: CISSP – Is That the Cert for Me? (audio) Show notes: I used this book as my primary study tool. It comes with a whole slew of companion materials like a pre-assessment test, flashcards and 3 full practice exams.…

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07:15

7MS #7: External Vulnerabilities that Byte (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/03/15

Episode lucky #7!!! In this episode I talk about external network vulnerabilities that we see in many of our assessments – some of which are pretty easy to clear up. Download: Episode 7: External Vulnerabilities that Byte (audio) Show notes: RC4 – a risk that we find just about anywhere SSL is used, but in…

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07:06

7MS #6: Fun Firewall Rules – part 2 (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/03/08

In this episode I continue talking about some basic firewall rules that many organizations don’t have in place. Download: Episode 6: Fun Firewall Rules – part 2 (audio) Show notes: Limit outbound DNS requests to just the ISP servers (or whatever external servers you use). Anytime a firewall rule is changed, perform a vulnerability scan…

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07:17

7MS #5: Fun Firewall Rules – part 1 (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/03/01

In this episode I talk about some basic firewall rules that many organizations don’t have in place. Download: Episode 5: Fun Firewall Rules – part 1 (audio) Show notes: Block outbound port TCP 25 for all devices except your mail server(s). If you use a third party mail filter like Postini or Securence, ensure that…

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06:59

7MS #4: Patch Strategies: Part Deux (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/02/22

In this episode I continue talking about some dos and donts of patch strategies – this time talking about enterprise level gear. Download: Episode 4: Patch Strategies: Part Deux (audio) Show notes: There are often two trains of thought in regards to enterprise gear patching (like routers, switches, firewalls). 1. If it ain’t broke, don’t…

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07:02

7MS #3: Patch Strategies: Part 1 (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/02/13

In this episode I talk about some trends (and problems) we’re seeing on the patching front – specifically OS and third-party apps. Download: Episode 3: Patch Strategies: Part 1 (audio) Show notes: Most organizations have the Microsoft side of the house patched well – but the third party apps (Java/Flash/Reader/etc.)? Not so much…but that’s just…

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07:02

7MS #2: The Importance of Logging and Alerting! (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/02/01

In this episode I talk about how a client of ours learned a hard lesson: that the lack of logging/alerting makes for a pretty miserable investigation after they were breached. Download: Episode 2: The Importance of Logging and Alerting! (audio) Show notes: Public-facing terminal servers without 2FA basically have a sign on their back that…

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07:01

7MS #1: Epic Introduction! (audio)

7 Minute Security ·

2014/02/01

In this episode, I talk about the inspiration behind the 7MS podcast and my vision for it going forward. (Admittedly, my ulterior motive is to use this intro episode to figure out how in the heck to get this podcast submitted and visible on iTunes :-). Download Episode 1: Epic Introduction to 7MS (MP3) I’ll…

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