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Talos Takes

Cisco Talos
Cybersecurity
Multi-Factor Authentication
Coralraider
Ransomware
Volt Typhoon
Cisco Talos
Open Source Software
Data Breach
Artificial Intelligence
Black Hat
Denial-Of-Service Attacks
Infostealer
Third-Party App Stores
Sideloading
Brute Force Attacks
Chinese State-Sponsored Threat Actors
Distributed Denial-Of-Service Attacks
Talos
Blackbyte Ransomware Group
Business Email Compromise

Every two weeks, host Amy Ciminnisi brings on a new guest from Talos or the broader Cisco Security world to break down a complicated security topic. We cover everything from breaking news to attacker trends and emerging threats.

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Step into the fascinating world of cryptography. Host Amy Ciminnisi sits down with Yuri Kramarz from Cisco Talos Incident Response and Tim Wadhwa-Brown from Cisco Customer Experience to learn what encryption really accomplishes, where it leaves gaps,... more

Get ready for a brand-new era of Talos Takes! In the first episode of the year, Amy Ciminnisi, Talos’ Content Manager and new podcast host, steps up to the mic with Joe Marshall to explore certifications, one of cybersecurity’s overwhelming (and some... more

In this special, end-of-year episode (and Hazel’s final show as host) Talos Takes goes on a time-travel adventure: What would a defender from 2015 think of the cybersecurity realities of 2025? Joined by Talos teammates Pierre Cadieux, Alex Ryan, and ... more

What happens when your to-do list keeps growing but your budget doesn’t? Hazel is joined by three Cisco Talos Incident Response experts to talk about the reality many organizations face: rising threats, aging infrastructure, and fewer people to defen... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Oppenheimer
Director of Security Operations at Cisco
Cisco
Episode: Inside the Black Hat NOC: Lessons in Securing One of the Wildest Networks
Pierre Cadieux
Lead researcher at Talos
Cisco Talos
Episode: Why Attackers Love Your Remote Access Tools
Ryan Fetterman
Threat researcher at Surge, Splunk's threat research team
Surge, Splunk
Episode: Teaching LLMs to spot malicious PowerShell scripts
Chetan Raghuprasad
Talos threat researcher and author of the related Talos blog
Talos, Cisco Security
Episode: How cybercriminals are camouflaging threats as fake AI tool installers
Edmund Brumaghin
Threat researcher at Talos
Cisco Talos
Episode: Inside the attack chain: A new methodology for tracking compartmentalized threats
Ashley Shen
Security researcher at Talos
Cisco Talos
Episode: Follow the motive: Rethinking defense against Initial Access Groups
Steven Leung
Security Machine Learning Engineer on the AI and Security Research Team at Duo
Cisco Duo
Episode: Year in Review special part 3: Identity and MFA attacks
Yuri Kramarz
Global Talos Incident Response lead
Cisco Talos
Episode: A blueprint for protecting major events
Joe Marshall
Cisco Talos
Episode: Web shell frenzies, the first appearance of Interlock, and why hackers have the worst cybersecurity: IR Trends Q4 2024

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Hazel Burton
Host specializing in cybersecurity discussions, drawing on her expertise and connections within Talos and Cisco to guide conversations on emerging threats and industry challenges.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Gave up a few months ago due to them constantly bending over backwards to insult listeners for being annoyed of their glazing for ai when ai's only consistently effective use is for attackers to fool end users.

    Podcast Addict
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    igitt
    a month ago
  • Love it

    Really nice quick take format podcast. I listen to this between meetings or when I have a short break. I like beers with Talos the most but this is great for that ‘in between’ time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    craiwill
    United States5 years ago
  • Quick, Fun, and Topical podcast

    Quality bite-sized podcast that gives you a fun topic to discuss with your friends in the IT/Security industry. Great stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmargay23
    United States5 years ago
  • Great tidbits of info

    I always look forward to listening to the next episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marwood_Wolf
    United States5 years ago
  • Great quick takes

    A short and easily digestible podcast on current topics, great to start the day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    14erDave
    United States6 years ago

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Many listeners express gratitude for the mental health discussions, finding them pertinent and needed in the high-pressure field of cybersecurity.
Reviews highlight the engaging discussions on timely cybersecurity topics, which resonate well within professional circles.
Listeners appreciate the informative and bite-sized format, making it easy to fit into their busy schedules.

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Cracking the code: What encryption can (and can’t) do for you
Q: How do you approach evaluating whether an organization is doing encryption right?
Look for red flags like ignoring key management or using custom, unvalidated encryption methods.
Cracking the code: What encryption can (and can’t) do for you
Q: How are threat actors currently attacking cryptographic systems?
They typically target key management weaknesses, seeking to exploit poorly managed keys rather than breaking encryption algorithms.
Cracking the code: What encryption can (and can’t) do for you
Q: What is the current standard for encryption?
There is no single current standard for encryption; different algorithms exist based on various community standards.
Cracking the code: What encryption can (and can’t) do for you
Q: What are the different categories and the different back and forth of how things get encrypted and decrypted?
There are symmetric encryptions, where the same key is used for encryption and decryption, and asymmetric encryptions, which use a public and private key system.
Cracking the code: What encryption can (and can’t) do for you
Q: Can you briefly explain the difference between encryption, hashing, and encoding?
Encryption secures information with a key, hashing verifies integrity, while encoding transforms data without security.

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What is Talos Takes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content is characterized by informative discussions revolving around significant trends and challenges in the cybersecurity landscape. Episodes cover crucial topics such as ransomware, advanced persistent threats, mental health issues in cybersecurity, and innovative attack methodologies. Notably, the podcast emphasizes the psychological impact of the cybersecurity profession, highlighting how burnout and mental health awareness are integral to the discourse within the industry. There is a focus on actionable insights, equipping listeners with knowledge on dealing with current threats and vulnerabilities, along with discussions on historical trends and their implications. This blend of expert interviews and topical conversations makes i... more

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