SANS ISC Stormcast, Jan 17, 2025: Analyzing Complex Datasets, Citrix Update Issues, Ivanti's Security Advisory, and the Future of Passkeys (@sans_edu)

In this episode, we explore the efficient storage of honeypot logs in databases, issues with Citrix's Session Recording Agent and Windows Update. Ivanti is having another interesting security event and our SANS.edu graduate student Rich Green talks about his research on Passkeys. Extracting Practical Observations from Impractical Datasets: A SANS Internet Storm Center diary entry discusses strategies for analyzing complex datasets to derive actionable insights. https://isc.sans.edu/diary/Extracting%20Practical%20Observations%20from%20Impractical%20Datasets/31582 Citrix Session Recording Agent Update Issue: Citrix reports that Microsoft's January security update fails or reverts on machines with the 2411 Session Recording Agent installed, providing guidance on addressing this issue. https://support.citrix.com/s/article/CTX692505-microsofts-january-security-update-failsreverts-on-a-machine-with-2411-session-recording-agent?language=en_US Ivanti Endpoint Manager Security Advisory: Ivanti releases a security advisory for Endpoint Manager versions 2024 and 2022 SU6, detailing vulnerabilities and recommended actions. https://forums.ivanti.com/s/article/Security-Advisory-EPM-January-2025-for-EPM-2024-and-EPM-2022-SU6?language=en_US Revolutionizing Enterprise Security: The Exciting Future of Passkeys Beyond Passwords: A SANS.edu research paper explores the shift from traditional passwords to passkeys, highlighting the benefits and challenges of adopting passwordless authentication methods. https://www.sans.edu/cyber-research/revolutionizing-enterprise-security-exciting-future-passkeys-beyond-passwords/