The BlueHat Podcast

Dustin Heywood, Hacker, Researcher, and Senior Leader at IBM, joins Wendy Zenone and Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Dustin provided a live demonstration of cracking NTLM version 1 during his BlueHat presentation, showcasing the process of responding to challenges, using coercion techniques, and ultimately extracting and cracking the NTLM hash. Dustin, Nic, and Wendy discuss checking group policies, auditing every object, ensuring relevant systems, and managing IT assets effectively. They emphasize the importance of IT asset management and recommend quarantining legacy systems with restricted access.    In This Episode You Will Learn:     Why security professionals need business skills for effective communication Advice for auditing legacy systems with vulnerable protocols  Extracting DPAPI keys and decrypting browser session history   Some Questions We Ask:      How do you manage risk for legacy systems deemed necessary for business? Can you discuss some of the outdated protocols in current IT environments? What guidance would you offer to IT professionals looking to audit their systems?  Resources:  View Dustin Heywood on LinkedIn View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn   Related Microsoft Podcasts:   Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  Uncovering Hidden Risks   Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  

Microsoft Principal Security Engineering, Tera Joyce and Senior Security Program Manager at Microsoft, Tina Zhang-Powell join Wendy Zenone and Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. As we celebrate International Women's Day and Women's History Month, Tina and Tera join the show to discuss the importance of allies in promoting inclusivity and diversity within the industry. They both  provide valuable perspectives on assumptions made about women in cybersecurity and offer guidance on fostering an inclusive environment. They highlight the importance of leaders being aware of representation and ensuring diverse perspectives are considered in the decision-making processes and share internal resources like mentoring programs and external opportunities such as conferences to support women in the field. Tina and Tera also offer advice to allies, encouraging them to actively include diverse voices and how they can contribute to creating a more inclusive cybersecurity community.   In This Episode You Will Learn:     The significance of allies in promoting diversity and inclusivity How we can address small instances of unconscious bias The importance of discovering one's calling within the security field   Some Questions We Ask:      Can you share any resources or ways to support women in cybersecurity? How can allies better support women in the cybersecurity industry? Any advice for women or individuals interested in entering the tech and cybersecurity field?  Resources:  View Tera Joyce on LinkedIn View Tina Zhang-Powell on LinkedIn View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn  Related Microsoft Podcasts:   Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  Uncovering Hidden Risks    Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  

Microsoft Security Technical Program Manager Devin Price and Sr. Program Manager Derrick Love join Wendy Zenone and Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. The discussion delves into the experience of being Black in the cybersecurity field. Derrick and Devin share their thoughts on the representation of Black individuals in tech, noting the underrepresentation in the field. The significance of representation and allyship is also discussed while emphasizing the importance of paying it forward, mentoring others, and highlighting the responsibility to support those coming up in the field. Devin and Derrick share the importance of involvement with events that promote the black community, black businesses, and black-led nonprofits. These events aim to create a supportive network within the community, particularly for those working in the technology sector. It underlines the significance of adopting a growth mindset, fostering a sense of community, and actively contributing to the empowerment of individuals within the cybersecurity landscape.     In This Episode You Will Learn:     How mentorship can help the growth of underrepresented individuals in security Actionable advice for fostering diversity in the industry Why representation and allyship is so vital for Cybersecurity  Some Questions We Ask:      What challenges and rewards come with working in cybersecurity? How can we positively affect and support the Black community in tech? Can you share actionable advice for fostering diversity in the industry?  Resources:  View Devin Price on LinkedIn  View Derrick Love on LinkedIn  View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn Beam Foundation  Sync Seattle   The Talking Tech Podcast  BAM Scholarship  Related Microsoft Podcasts:   Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  Uncovering Hidden Risks    Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts

Katelyn Falk, Principal Security TPM at Zoom, joins Wendy Zenone and Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Katelyn is a security technical program manager with 11+ years of experience across IT and security, both cyber and physical, and is also co-founder of Zoom's Women in Security group. Katelyn, Wendy, and Nic discuss the growth of Zoom, the challenges of fostering a sense of community in a rapidly expanding organization, and the importance of diversity and representation in the cybersecurity industry. Katelyn explains the inspiration behind her Blue Hat conference lightning talk, "No Women in Security Group, No Problem," and her role in creating the Women in Security Group. In This Episode You Will Learn:  Practical steps for starting a Women in Security employee resource groupAdvice on overcoming self-doubt when considering a leadership roleExamples of allyship, offering resources and support in meetingsSome Questions We Ask:   How important is executive sponsorship, and how did you navigate securing it?Can you outline the process of establishing a group leadership team?How do you keep the members engaged and connected in a virtual setting?Resources: View Katelyn Falk on LinkedInView Wendy Zenone on LinkedInView Nic Fillingham on LinkedInkatelynfalk.comRelated Microsoft Podcasts: Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson Uncovering Hidden Risks Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts 

Leading Threat Intelligence at InQuest, Darren Spruell joins Wendy Zenone and Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Darren explains InQuest's focus on Deep File Inspection® technology to identify malicious traits in files and talks about their role in serving public and private sector companies. Darren shares his cybersecurity journey, passion for combating malware and criminal activities, and his presentation at BlueHat. Wendy, Nic, and Darren highlight the evolution of threat information sharing over the years and the value of intelligence advantage over adversaries. The conversation delves into the significance of threat indicators such as IP addresses, file hashes, domain names, and much more!   In This Episode You Will Learn:     The challenges of exchanging threat intelligence and person-to-person sharing Balancing technical expertise and leadership responsibilities The importance of evolving manual threat intelligence sharing practices  Some Questions We Ask:     How can practitioners enhance the effectiveness of threat intelligence? What types of security roles are sharing IOCs back and forth? Why is community engagement in the cybersecurity industry so necessary?  Resources:  View Darren Spruell on LinkedIn View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn  Related Microsoft Podcasts:  Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast  Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson  Uncovering Hidden Risks    Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts  

Thinkst Canary, Cyber Security Researcher Casey Smith joins Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Nic and Casey discuss his background in security, his experience presenting at Blue Hat, and his session on building a Canary token to monitor Windows process execution. The Canary token project is an open-source initiative that creates artifacts on a network to alert defenders when an attacker interacts with them. The tokens can take various forms, such as documents, cloud credentials, QR codes, or executables, providing an early warning system for potential breaches. They also cover the importance of failure in the research process and the evolution of the canary token project to adapt to new attack techniques.   In This Episode You Will Learn:     The need for defenders to explore new features in the Windows operating system Challenges of keeping ahead of more sophisticated adversaries The use of legitimate binaries for malicious activities   Some Questions We Ask:     How do you balance curiosity-driven research with practical security concerns? What challenges do you see in the current state of endpoint security? How do you navigate working with customers and using what you learn for research?  Resources:  View Casey Smith on LinkedIn View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn  Related Microsoft Podcasts:                 Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson Uncovering Hidden Risks    The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast    Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts