Understanding Application Control with ThreatLocker
Managing application control amid increasing ransomware threats while not impeding business flow remains a challenge. Organizations need a layered defense to bolster their security posture without overinvesting in overlapping tooling. In this episode, Rob Allen, chief product officer at ThreatLocker, discusses how their deny-by-default approach to application control helps simplify this persistent challenge. Rob is joined by our panelists, Janet Heins, CISO at ChenMed, and Shaun Marion, vp, CSO at Xcel Energy. Huge thanks to our sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero Trust endpoint security, offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks and ransomware. ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities. To learn more and start your free trial, visit ThreatLocker.com.
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Managing Compliance and Risk with Hyperproof
The tendency to focus on merely checking boxes to achieve compliance can lead to superficial solutions that may not effectively reduce operational risk. A strategic pivot towards ensuring compliance through holistic security measures is key; long-term, it demands less effort and provides more substantial protection. In this episode, Craig Unger, founder and CEO of HyperProof, discusses the company‘s efforts to help companies achieve compliance and manage third-party risks. Craig is joined by our panelists, Trina Ford, CISO of iHeartMedia, and former CISO TC Niedzialkowski Huge thanks to our sponsor, Hyperproof Take control of your compliance and risk management with Hyperproof. Simplify audits, automate workflows, and gain complete visibility into your security posture. Trusted by industry leaders, Hyperproof empowers your team to mitigate risks and boost productivity. See it in action—get a demo today!
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Getting Visibility into SaaS with Nudge Security
SaaS visibility remains a mixed bag. Within company sanctioned tools we have visibility. But when it comes to visibility across tools, we struggle. And don't forget all of the SaaS apps your employees use that you don't know about. How do you start to address that SaaS visibility gap? In this episode, Russell Spitler, co-founder and CEO of Nudge Security, discusses how using email as the foundation for SaaS visibility makes the whole situation much easier to manage. Russell is joined by our panelists, Steve Zalewski, co-host of Defense in Depth, and Nick Espinosa, host of the nationally syndicated Deep Dive Radio Show. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Nudge Security Nudge Security solves the identity security, IT governance, and third-party risk challenges resulting from SaaS sprawl and GenAI use. With complete SaaS discovery on Day One and automated IT governance workflows, customers can eliminate blind spots, harden security posture, and mitigate supply chain risks without slowing down the business. Learn more at NudgeSecurity.com.
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Securing the Software Supply Chain with HeroDevs
Open source is a bedrock of modern enterprise software. But support for various components is all over the place. The ecosystem doesn't have the right incentives in place, leading to end-of-life security issues many organizations aren't ready to address. When community support for open-source components dries up over time, what is your recourse? In this episode, Aaron Frost, founder and CEO, HeroDevs, discusses how HeroDevs is addressing this problem by providing secure, drop-in replacements to give enterprises the time they need to safely transition to supported software. Aaron is joined by our panelists, DJ Schleen, head of security, Boats Group, and Russ Ayres, deputy CISO & head of cyber, Equifax. Huge thanks to our sponsor, HeroDevs Outdated software puts your security at risk. HeroDevs' Never-Ending Support ensures your legacy systems stay secure, compliant, and functional. Proactively protect against vulnerabilities in unsupported frameworks like Spring or AngularJS. Don’t let end-of-life open-source software be your weak link—secure your stack today with HeroDevs.
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Prioritizing Your Security Gaps with Pentera
The velocity of innovation necessitates an agile approach to infrastructure management, which often leads to complexity and, consequently, vulnerabilities. Organizations are in a relentless race to identify and prioritize security gaps, but how can we effectively manage and mitigate these risks? In this episode, Jay Mar-Tang, field CISO at Pentera, discusses how Pentara blends the efficiency of automation with insightful human judgment to addresses the gaps in traditional security processes while enhancing effectiveness and response times. Jay is joined by our panelists, Keith McCartney, vp, security and IT, DNAnexus, and Nick Espinosa, host of the nationally syndicated Deep Dive Radio Show. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Pentera Pentera, established in 2015, leads the charge in Automated Security Validation. We empower organizations to pinpoint their true security gaps and prioritize based on true exposure, providing a strong defense against cyber threats. Trusted by thousands worldwide, Pentera offers security posture, clarity and precise guidance for remediation.
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