Endace Packet Forensics Files: Episode #20

Original Entry by : Michael Morris

Michael talks to Craig Williams, Director of Talos Outreach, Cisco

By Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace


Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace

What are the latest threats that Threat Intelligence teams are seeing and what are they recommending as best practices for defending against the latest cybersecurity threats?

You won’t want to miss this episode of the Endace Packet Forensic files as Michael sits down with Craig Williams, Director of Talos Outreach at Cisco.

Craig talks about how threats have been evolving over the last year – particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic – and gives us some insights into recent high-profile security issues. He also shares some advice how you can validate your corporate applications and implement zero-trust policies to reduce your exposure to threats.

Finally, Craig talks through key elements of cyber security infrastructure that can help SOC teams investigate issues and evolve towards proactive threat hunting practices.

Other episodes in the Secure Networks video/audio podcast series are available here.


Endace Packet Forensics Files: Episode #19

Original Entry by : Michael Morris

Michael talks to Dr. Ryan Ko, Chair and Director of Cybersecurity for the University of Queensland

By Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace


Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace

Do your cybersecurity skills meet foundational requirements for security analysts of tomorrow?

You won’t want to miss this informative episode with Dr. Ryan Ko, Chair and Director of Cybersecurity for the University of Queensland. Ryan talks about how the university is building programs around the critical skills needed by cybersecurity analysts of the future.

Ryan is a founder of, and contributor to, the CCSP certification and has developed a variety of masters and post-graduate degree programs in Cybersecurity. He makes his case for why a broad inter-disciplinary approach will be critical for security teams in the years ahead.

Ryan also talks about how new breaches and threats such as supply chain attacks are becoming the norm and some approaches for hunting down these threats.

Finally, he shares what critical tools SOCs need in order to detect and mitigate these complex threats and how SOAR platforms can play a useful role – if implemented correctly.

Other episodes in the Secure Networks video/audio podcast series are available here.


Endace Packet Forensics Files: Episode #16

Original Entry by : Michael Morris

Michael talks to Chris Bihary, Founder and CEO of Garland Technology

By Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace


Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, EndaceAre you struggling to see all the things happening on your network and ensure you are thoroughly monitoring and securing it?

You won’t want to miss our latest episode of the Endace Packet Forensic Files series with special guest, Chris Bihary, CEO and Founder of Garland Technology.

Chris’s expertise as an innovator and network solution problem solver is unparalleled. In this episode, he shares his insights on the fundamentals for any robust network and security architecture. Chris talks about the complexity of security stacks and why the sheer number of both in-line and out-of-band vendor solutions is making it increasingly challenging to ensure network performance and security.

Hear how to give your teams more time and better data to effectively investigate and mitigate threats and issues. Finally, get Chris’s outlook on the digital world for the year ahead and things you can do to strengthen your network’s performance and security.

Other episodes in the Secure Networks video/audio podcast series are available here.


Endace Packet Forensics Files: Episode #15

Original Entry by : Michael Morris

Michael talks to Brian Ford, Assistant Professor and former Cisco Engineer.

By Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace


Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace

How is cyber security training and expertise affecting SecOps teams’ ability to effectively manage and secure their cyber infrastructures?

If you want to hear insights from someone with 30 years in the network security industry don’t miss our first episode of the Endace Packet Forensic Files series for 2021 with special guest, Brian Ford, Assistant Professor at the State University of New York (Farmingdale) and former Cisco Security Expert.

Brian shares his insights into how focused threat hunting can make a huge difference, not only allowing analysts to hone their security skills, but also connecting an organization’s assets, architecture, policies and procedures to elevate its security posture.  Get some tips to sharpen your skills as a cybersecurity analyst and hear why “practice” is so important for being ready for the real thing.

Finally, Brian talks about why moving from reactive operations to more proactive threat hunting helps you to better stay ahead of threat actors.  Don’t miss some great tips on things you can do to become a smarter, more effective security expert.

Other episodes in the Secure Networks video/audio podcast series are available here.


Endace Packet Forensics Files: Episode #12

Original Entry by : Michael Morris

Michael talks to Paul Giorgi, CTO at DeFY Security.

By Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace


Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, EndaceSecurity Orchestration, Automation and Response, or SOAR is the hottest growth area in the cybersecurity industry and probably one of the most complex adoptions for most security teams to undertake.

You won’t want to miss our latest episode of the Endace Packet Forensic Files Vidcast/Podcast series with special guest Paul Giorgi, CTO and Co-Founder of DeFY Security.

Paul has had many years of experience building and implementing security solutions with DeFY Security customers. In this episode he suggests some best practices tips on where to start when deploying a SOAR solution and how to make time for your SecOps teams with all the things they already have on their plates.

Paul shares his first-hand experience of where organizations tend to make the biggest mistakes when implementing a SOAR platform and how to best avoid those pitfalls.  Finally, he suggests some simple, high-impact areas to focus on with your SOAR deployment.  These are use-cases where SOAR can deliver immediate returns in efficiency and effectiveness for your security teams.

Other episodes in the Secure Networks video/audio podcast series are available here.


Endace Packet Forensics Files: Episode #11

Original Entry by : Michael Morris

Michael talks to Kate Kuehn, Senior VP at vArmour.

By Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace


Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, EndaceWhat are some of the top things on the minds of CISOs in today’s COVID-affected, remote-working, rapidly digitally transforming world?

If you want to hear what’s dominating their thinking then don’t miss our latest episode of the Endace Packet Forensic Files Vidcast/Podcast series with special guest Kate Kuehn, SVP at vArmour.

Kate is a seasoned security executive with years of experience as a CISO herself as well as working alongside many other CISOs. In this episode, Kate talks about what she sees are some of the biggest challenges that CISOs and their security teams face in response to digital transformation and rapid changes to their hybrid cloud and on-premise environments.

Kate shares her insights into what SecOps teams are doing to address those challenges and what things she thinks they are still missing. Finally, she reveals some must-haves for every CISO to consider as they select security tools and the gaps many organizations still have in their security stacks.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from Kate’s exceptional security insights.

Other episodes in the Secure Networks video/audio podcast series are available here.


Endace Packet Forensics Files: Episode #8

Original Entry by : Michael Morris

Michael talks to Scott Register, VP of Security Solutions for KeySight Technologies

By Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace


Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace

Catch our latest episode of “Secure Networks – the Packet Forensic Files” vidcast/podcast series with this week’s special guest Scott Register, VP of Security Solutions for KeySight Technologies.

Scott, with his years of experience in building security solutions, shares some of the biggest challenges SecOps teams are facing in today’s environment and what they are doing to solve them.

He talks about the latest trends in the threat landscape and what security teams are doing to test and monitor for these attacks.  Hear how threat simulation can help both validate tool readiness and people processes to elevate your security prevention and response.

Finally, Scott shares his insights into implementing security in 5G and WiFi infrastructures as well as traditional networks and data centers.

Other episodes in the Secure Networks video/audio podcast series are available here.


Endace Packet Forensics Files: Episode #7

Original Entry by : Michael Morris

Michael talks to Travis Rosiek, CTO and Strategy Office at BluVector (a Comcast company)

By Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace


Michael Morris, Director of Global Business Development, Endace

If you haven’t caught up with the insights from our “Secure Networks – the Packet Forensics Files” vidcast/podcast series yet, here is your chance to see what you have been missing out on. This week’s special guest is Travis Rosiek, CTO and Strategy Officer for BluVector (a Comcast company).

Travis, a long-time government cybersecurity specialist, shares his insights into what he sees companies and government agencies are missing from their security strategies.  He talks about how you can begin to move your security activity from being merely reactive to a more proactive approach.

Travis discusses some of the specific challenges and advantages government agencies face compared to enterprises and what both groups can do to elevate their security posture.  He also shares his insights into best practices to protect your IT infrastructure and things to look out for in the ever-changing security landscape.

Other episodes in the Secure Networks video/audio podcast series are available here.