Episodes

  • TWiET 573: DNS Deep Dive Part 3: Exploring Internal DNS and AD - KV-Botnet, Internal DNS Security, and Farewell Episode
    Dec 16 2023

    The TWiET crew delves into botnets, securing hybrid work environments, the future of DNS architecture, and more.

    News Blips:

    • Researchers uncover sophisticated IoT botnet named "K- Botnet" targeting US entities; linked to Chinese state-aligned hackers
    • AI startup Vanta (a TWiT.tv Sponsor) launches AI suite to automate repetitive security and compliance tasks
    • DARPA funds revolutionary laser-based aerial energy delivery system for military operations
    • Networking company Cradlepoint acquires SASE vendor ERA to provide a potential combined 5G and zero-trust networking solution

    DNS Deep Drive Part 3 with DNS Expert Josh Kuo and Principal Solutions Architect of Infoblox Ross Gibson

    • Internal vs external DNS; differences in intended audience and integration
    • Decoupling DNS services from domain controllers for stability
    • Namespace planning tips; use owned domains, avoid random internal TLDs
    • Encrypted DNS tradeoffs; privacy vs. visibility for security teams
    • DNS security options like RPZ for control over internal resolution
    • Future DNS role predictions like firewall integration and threat intel protections

    The episode concludes with the announcement that the long-running show will be coming to an end after 12 years of enterprise content.

    Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin

    Guests: Josh Kuo, Ross Gibson, and Leo Laporte

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    Sponsors:

    • GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT
    • vanta.com/ENTERPRISE
    • Miro.com/podcast
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • TWiET 572: DNS Deep Dive Part 2: External Authoritative DNS - Journey into the Heart of the Domain Name System
    Dec 9 2023
    • Proxy trojan targets macOS users for traffic redirection
    • Indoor navigation has had a slow start
    • Krasue RAT uses cross-kernel Linux rootkit to attack telecoms
    • U.S. approves first gene-editing treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell disease
    • The DNS Deep-Drive continues with guests Josh Kuo, DNS expert, and Ross Gibson, Principal Solutions Architect of Infoblox, to talk about external authoritative DNS - whether enterprises should fully manage their own external DNS or use managed services, threats like domain hijacking, using load balancers, and more.

    Hosts: Curtis Franklin and Brian Chee

    Guests: Josh Kuo and Ross Gibson

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech.

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    Sponsors:

    • canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
    • lookout.com
    • vanta.com/ENTERPRISE
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • TWiET 571: DNS Deep Dive Part 1: Demystifying DNS - Enterprise DNS basics
    Dec 2 2023
    • Hackers Can Easily Extract ChatGPT Training Data
    • Cheebert's prediction about VDI just came true
    • Big Tech jobs are not as immune to layoffs as we thought
    • Siemens PLCs are Still Vulnerable to Stuxnet-like Cyberattacks
    • Josh Kuo, DNS Expert and Ross Gibson, Principal Solutions Architect of Infoblox join Brian Chee and Curt Franklin for part 1 of a 3 part in-depth primer on enterprise DNS, from the basics of DNS lookup, key considerations like security and encryption, and why run your own DNS versus other free alternatives?

    Hosts: Brian Chee and Curtis Franklin

    Guests: Josh Kuo and Ross Gibson

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech.

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    Sponsors:

    • kolide.com/twiet
    • bitwarden.com/twit
    • GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • TWiET 570: Well-Placed Friction - EU's NIS2 Directive, better UX for DevOps w/ LaunchDarkly
    Nov 18 2023
    • Ransomware group reports a victim company to the SEC for failing to promptly disclose a breach.
    • Shadowy hack-for-hire group behind sprawling web of global cyberattacks
    • Electrical arc detection devices that can prevent dangerous home fires caused by faulty wiring.
    • The worst passwords of 2023
    • The NIS2 Directive: The first piece of EU-wide legislation on cybersecurity
    • Jenna Bilotta of LaunchDarkly joins to discuss transforming DevOps tools with better user experiences.

    Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin

    Guest: Jenna Bilotta

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech.

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    Sponsors:

    • Miro.com/podcast
    • lookout.com
    • nureva.com/twit
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • TWiET 569: Are Your Patches trackd? - Bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, vulnerability and patch management with TrackD
    Nov 11 2023
    • CISA Alerts: High-Severity SLP Vulnerability currently being exploited.
    • ChatGPT outages attributed to DDoS activity.
    • Gen Z and Millennial employees are a bigger cybersecurity risk than older employees.
    • Security firm finds highly invasive malware hidden in software developer tools.
    • Strategies for bridging the cybersecurity skills gap.
    • Mike Star, CEO and founder of trackd talks about managing patches and how the community can help preventing disruption from bad updates.

    Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin

    Guest: Mike Star

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech.

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    Sponsors:

    • GO.ACILEARNING.COM/TWIT
    • paloaltonetworks.com/ot-security-tco
    • canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • TWiET 568: Find the Gap Before You $pend - President Biden's AI Executive Order, Software TCO with Olive
    Nov 4 2023
    • Okta customer data exposed in support breach impacting 134 companies.
    • Biden requests $3.1B more for FCC's "rip-and-replace" program to remove insecure equipment from federal networks, targeting Huawei and ZTE equipment.
    • Kaspersky finds Android spyware targeting WhatsApp users, reusing malware from Telegram cyber attacks.
    • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is using AI to scan social media for derogatory content before approving visas. Brian warns about oversharing online.
    • President Biden signs executive order governing federal agency use of AI, requiring non-discrimination, privacy, security, and responsible testing. The hosts debate if AI needs unique regulation.
    • Chris Heard, CEO of Olive Technologies talks about how businesses can properly evaluate the total cost of ownership when looking for the right software solutions.

    Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin

    Guest: Chris Heard

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech.

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    Sponsors:

    • nureva.com/twit
    • bitwarden.com/twit
    • paloaltonetworks.com/ot-security-tco
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • TWiET 567: Lost in Translation - Boosting security hygiene, DNS security with Infoblox
    Oct 28 2023
    • iLeakage gives hackers access passwords and sensitive data on iOS and macOS browsers.
    • 0ktapus is "one of the world's most dangerous financial criminal groups" says Microsoft.
    • Apple backs national right-to-repair bill.
    • Pro-Russia hackers exploiting 0-day in Roundcube webmail software.
    • 9 innovative ways to boost security hygiene for Cyber Awareness Month
    • Josh Kuo, Senior Educator and SME in Cyber Security of Infoblox talks about why we need Punycode and how DNS can be a security solution for malicious Punycode.

    Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin

    Guest: Josh Kuo

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech.

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    Sponsors:

    • lookout.com
    • kolide.com/twiet
    • Miro.com/podcast
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • TWiET 406: Rocks & Pebbles of Wi-Fi 6 - Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6e Roundtable
    Aug 15 2020

    • NSA, FBI expose Russian intelligence hacking tool
    • MFA might not be enough to thwart the latest BECs
    • By hook or by Kr00k, hackers are coming for your IoT
    • The real story on Intel's 7nm Processors
    • The Race to Hack a Satellite at DEF CON
    • The TWiET gang have a roundtable discussion with Perry Correll of Extreme Networks about the benefits and downsides of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6e

    Hosts: Louis Maresca, Curt Franklin, and Heather "Mo" Williams

    Guest: Perry Correll

    Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech.

    Sponsors:

    • ZipRecruiter.com/twiet
    • expressvpn.com/enterprise
    • Melissa.com/twit
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    1 hr and 7 mins