In this episode of 'Cybersecurity Today', host David Shipley covers multiple key stories: Veritaco CEO Jeffrey Bowie is charged with attempting to infect a hospital with malware. Global Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) call on world governments to harmonize cybersecurity regulations. Issues arise with Microsoft's recent 'Mystery Folder' security patch. Highlights from B-Side San Francisco's AI discussions include talks on weaponizing large language models and detecting deep fake technology. Additionally, the RSA Conference kicks off, promising numerous vendor announcements and updates.

00:00 Cybersecurity CEO Charged with Hospital Malware Attack
01:56 Global CISOs Call for Unified Cyber Regulations
03:59 Microsoft's Mystery Folder Fix Issues
05:37 AI Talks at B-Side San Francisco
08:08 RSA Conference Highlights and Conclusion

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love delves into the topic of SaaS (Software as a Service) security. Sharing his early experiences promoting SaaS, Jim elaborates on its inevitable rise due to cost-effectiveness and shared development resources. The episode highlights security concerns with SaaS, such as shadow IT and weak access control, especially in the face of an influx of AI software. Jim introduces Yoni Shohet, CEO and Co-founder of Valence Security, who discusses the SaaS security landscape, focusing on the independent 'State of SaaS Security' report by the Cloud Security Alliance. Yoni outlines the importance of monitoring API tokens, ensuring proper configurations, and the challenges posed by non-human identities. The discussion underscores the evolving nature of SaaS security, encouraging stronger collaboration between security teams and business units to manage risks effectively.

00:00 Introduction to SaaS Security
00:01 The Evolution and Benefits of SaaS
01:33 Challenges and Security Concerns with SaaS
02:08 Introduction to the State of SaaS Security Report
02:34 Interview with Yoni Shohet: Background and Experience
03:06 Yoni Shohet's Journey in Cybersecurity
08:33 The Rise of SaaS Security Issues
14:03 Key Findings from the SaaS Security Report
17:32 The Importance of SaaS Security Measures
21:36 Managing SaaS Security in Organizations
33:43 Valence Security's Approach to SaaS Security
36:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host David Shipley discusses the FBI's report on cybercrime losses in 2024, which reached a record $16.6 billion, marking a 33% increase from the previous year. The report highlights major types of cyber crimes such as phishing, spoofing, extortion, and investment fraud, with older adults being significantly impacted. Additionally, Blue Shield of California experienced a data breach affecting 4.7 million members due to a Google Analytics misconfiguration. The episode also covers global ransomware trends, revealing that 86% of affected firms paid ransoms, and the Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report's findings that ransomware is a factor in nearly half of all cyber incidents. David also previews upcoming cybersecurity events and hints at further discussions on phishing training and data security.

00:00 Record Cybercrime Losses in 2024
04:07 Blue Shield of California Data Breach
07:03 Ransomware Crisis and Global Impact
08:23 Verizon Data Breach Report Insights
09:20 Upcoming Events and Closing Remarks