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7MS #330: Interview with Nathan Hunstad of Code42
In today's episode, I'm excited to be joined in the studio by Nathan Hunstad, Director of Security at Code42. Nathan and I had a great chat about Code42's new security offering called Code42 Forensic File Search, which helps IT and security teams figure out where files are located across their enterprise - even if the endpoints are offline. This functionality lends itself to a number [...]
7MS #329: Active Directory Security 101
Today's episode is brought to you by my friends at Netwrix. Their amazing Netwrix Auditor tool gives you visibility into what’s happening both on your local network and cloud-based IT systems and tells you about critical changes, and when and where people have been accessing data. Give it a spin right in your browser here, and then try it in your environment free for 20 [...]
7MS #328: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying – Part 5
This episode is a cavalcade of fun! Why?First, I've got a big announcement: I've accepted a new position."What?!" exclaimed my mom. "I thought you were president of 7MS, what the what?"No worries, it's business as usual, and my responsibilities at 7MS aren't changing. But I'm also going to start writing blogs, nurturing a Slack channel and producing a podcast for somebody else each week. Tune [...]
Listener feedback – episode 326
People have been sending me some great feedback on episode #326, which featured Ryan Manship of RedTeam Security and Dave Dobrotka of United HealthGroup. Both these guys lead red teams for a living and had a lot of great insight to share as it relates to successfully running (and defending against!) red team campaigns.Have a peek at the feedback that some listeners have sent in:"Thanks [...]
7MS #327: Interview with John Strand
Today's episode is brought to you by my friends at Netwrix. Their amazing Netwrix Auditor tool gives you visibility into what’s happening both on your local network and cloud-based IT systems and tells you about critical changes, and when and where people have been accessing data. Give it a spin right in your browser here, and then try it in your environment free for 20 [...]
7MS #326: Interview with Ryan Manship and Dave Dobrotka
Today's episode is brought to you by my friends at Dashlane, a fantastic password manager for you, your family and your business! Head to www.dashlane.com/7ms and use the code 7MS for 10% off a year of Dashlane Premium (offer does not include Premium Plus)!Today I'm super pumped to be joined by Ryan Manship of RedTeam Security and Dave Dobrotka of United HealthGroup. Both these guys [...]
7MS #325: Integrating Pwned Passwords with Active Directory – Part 2
Today's episode is a follow-up to #304 where we talked about how you can integrate over 500 million weak/breached/leaked passwords form Troy Hunt's Pwned Passwords into your Active Directory.To get started with this in your environment, grab Troy's updated passwords list here, and then you can check out my BPATTY site for step-by-step implementation instructions.The big "gotchas" I discuss in today's episode are:If users update [...]
7MS #324: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying – Part 4
It's been a while so I thought I'd update you on how things are going on the business front. Here are the big updates I want to share with you in today's episode:A new 7MS hire that's going to hunt sales opportunities!My approach to finding podcast sponsors (it seems to be working)Some kick-butt interviews that are on the horizon (including the one and only JOHN [...]
7MS #323: 7 Ways to Not Get Hacked
Today's episode is about a general security awareness session I'm putting together, and it's aimed at helping individuals and businesses not get hacked. To play off the lucky number 7, I'm trying to broil this list down to 7 key things to focus on. Here's my list thus far:Passwords2FA/MFAWifi (put a good password on it, don't use WEP, don't use WPSSign up for HaveIBeenPwnedUpdate all [...]
7MS #322: My First Live Radio Interview
I had an exhilarating and terrifying experience this week doing my first ever live radio interview!As a quick bit of background, this interview was part of the 7MS radio marketing campaign that I've talked about my "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying" series (here's part 1, 2 and 3).The interview was conducted by Lee Michaels, and though my heart was pounding for the [...]
7MS #321: Interview with Joe Klein – Part 2
Today's episode is brought to you by ITProTV. Visit itpro.tv/7ms and use code 7MS to get a FREE 7-day trial and 30% off a monthly membership for the lifetime of your active subscription.Today's episode is a follow-up interview with Joe Klein, who is my good pal, a former coworker, and a SOC analyst extraordinaire. You might remember Joe from things such as...this podcast - episode [...]