Episode 324: A Digital Shield for Spain: From the STIC Conferences to DNS Security

In this new installment of Cyber Afterwork on Capital Radio, we dive into the heart of national cybersecurity with the start of the XIX STIC Conferences and the RootedCon congress in Madrid, where professionals and administrations unite under the motto of creating a digital shield for an interconnected Spain. During the program, we analyze the implications of the recent security breach at an Iberia provider, which highlights the supply chain risk by exposing personal data, and we discuss a WhatsApp vulnerability that allowed for the identification of billions of active accounts through automated requests lacking security limits. Additionally, we clarify the controversy regarding the privacy of the V16 beacons mandatory for 2026, confirming that they do not track movements or collect private data according to the Data Protection Agency. In the technical segment, we explore tools like Radar E2 for reverse engineering and the potential of N8N for automating defensive processes, while adding practical tips for a secure Black Friday, such as using virtual cards and encrypted connections. Finally, we feature insights from Francesco Colini of FlashStart, who emphasizes the critical importance of the DNS protocol as a pillar of internet resilience and a fundamental tool for preventively blocking fraud and phishing attacks. The episode concludes with a reflection on the need to educate young people in networking fundamentals to build a solid digital security culture from the ground up. Twitter: @ciberafterwork Instagram: @ciberafterwork Panda Security: https://www.pandasecurity.com/es/ +info: https://psaneme.com/ https://bitlifemedia.com/ https://www.vapasec.com/ VAPASEC https://www.vapasec.com/ https://www.vapasec.com/webprotection/