PODCAST · news
Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between
by Lookout
This podcast series is brought to you by Lookout. In each episode, host Hank Schless brings on guests from different corners of cybersecurity to discuss the impact various technology trends and events are having on how we think about security and privacy.
Episodes
-
Q1 2025 Mobile Threat Landscape Overview
The Q1 2025 Lookout Mobile Threat Landscape Report highlights emerging human risk and AI as the primary drivers of security threats. This most recent report emphasizes that attackers are targeting individuals through their mobile devices early in their attacks – exploiting the native trust we…
more -
Cybersecurity Predictions: A Look into 2025's Security Landscape
2024 saw a surge in cyberattacks alongside rapid tech advancements, making it clear that staying ahead in the digital world is more important than ever. In this week's session, we’ll explore the top cybersecurity predictions for 2025 — highlighting emerging threats, key trends, and the latest...
-
Securing Democracy: Election Integrity, Threats and Solutions with Jim Coyle
On this week’s episode of Security Soapbox, we are joined by Jim Coyle, US Public Sector Field CTO at Lookout. We’re diving into the hot topic of election security; unpacking various threats, like disinformation campaigns, cyber espionage, and weaknesses in our election infrastructure — and who’s...
-
Why is my CEO Texting me? What to do About Executive Impersonation Attacks
We’ve all received that urgent text message from our “CEO” asking us to take care of an urgent task. This form of social engineering has become a preferred tactic by threat actors who want to create a high-pressure situation in order to convince employees to send money or share sensitive data.…
more -
Advanced Web Threats: Data Leaks, Shadow IT, and AI
On this week’s episode of Security Soapbox, we are joined by Charity Spiri, who oversees the Security Service Edge (SSE) product portfolio at Lookout. Were challenging the common perception of web-based threats being solely network attacks. Web threats encompass a wider range of risks, including...
-
5 Minute Friday | A New EU Mandate Makes iOS Less Secure
In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss the new Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU and its potential impact on iOS security. We talk through the possible security risks and malware threats that could come from opening iOS devices to third-party app stores. To keep up to date on...
-
5 Minute Friday | BadBazaar: iOS and Android Used to Target Tibetans and Uyghurs
In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss BadBazaar, an iOS & Android surveillanceware by China's APT-15, designed to target Uyghur Muslims. We take a dive into the invasive nature of Chinese "pre-criminal" surveillance and BadBazaar's recent expansion to iOS devices, providing…
more -
5 Minute Friday | Critical Vulnerabilities in iOS & Android
In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss three critical vulnerabilities affecting both iOS and Android devices. We also discuss the importance of patching these vulnerabilities, and the modern phishing attack tactics used to exploit them. To keep up to date on current threats:...
-
Unveiling the Impact of Cyber Poverty with Ramy Houssaini
In this episode, host Hank Schless welcomes back Ramy Houssaini, Chief Cyber & Technology Risk Officer at BNP Paribas and Founding Chair of The Cyber Poverty Line Institute. They explore the concept of 'cyber poverty,' and shed light on the global disparity in cybersecurity resources…
more -
5 Minute Friday | Robin Banks: A Poster Child for MFA Bypass
In this week's episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss the resurgence of the Robin Banks, a phishing-as-a-service kit, and its tactics like MFA bypass. We also discuss related threats such as 0ktapus, showcasing evolving cyber threats and the replication of successful attack methods among…
more -
5 Minute Friday | Dropper as a Service
In this episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss droppers, a type of mobile malware that serves as a middleman between a target device and the threat actor's command and control server. Droppers are now being offered as a service, which could enable more advanced malware to get on more devices. To...
-
5 Minute Friday | Arid Viper: The Mobile Malware Threat
In this episode of 5 Minute Friday, we discuss recent research related to the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Arid Viper. Learn about how their tactics for targeting mobile users are exemplary of an attack chain that many cybercriminals use and why it's so effective To stay up to date on...
-
5 Minute Friday | Unveiling Infamous Chisel, Sandworm, and Deblind
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we delve into the shadowy world of cyber espionage as we explore Infamous Chisel, Sandworm, and Deblind. Discover how the Russian APT group, Sandworm, known for major international cyberattacks, ventured into mobile surveillance with Infamous Chisel. Learn...
-
5 Minute Friday | Red Alert-Rocket Alerts: A Malicious Threat Exploiting Societal Disruption
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, we discuss how societal disruption creates opportunities for malicious actors to exploit people's uncertainties. In this case, we examine a recent case where a malicious version of the legitimate mobile app, RedAlert - Rocket Alerts, was distributed…
more -
5 Minute Friday | iLeakage: The Hidden Threat to Your iOS Device
On this week’s episode of 5 Minute Friday, we are discussing a recent iOS vulnerability, iLeakage, that exploits your web browser including opened tabs and login credentials. Learn more about iLeakage and the importance of protecting your mobile device — the device that goes everywhere you do.…
more -
5 Minute Friday | Scattered Spider, MGM, and Caesars
Caesars Entertainment and MGM resorts were recently breached by a well-known cybercrime group, Scattered Spider. Listen to this week’s 5 Minute Friday to learn about these attacks, how this group operates, and what you can do to avoid your organization being the next target. For a deeper dive,...
-
Soap Suds: Protect Your Data From Risky Apps Like TikTok
Recent hype around Chinese apps TikTok and Pinduoduo has put a spotlight on the risk surrounding mobile apps. In this quick-fire Soap Suds episode, host Hank Schless discusses the concerns behind these Chinese apps and highlights the reasons why organizations need to keep tabs on mobile apps in...
-
Data Overload: Edge Computing Augmenting Our Cloud-first World (ft. Said Ouissal/ZEDEDA)
With more devices than humans in our world today, the amount of data being generated is higher than ever, with no sign of slowing down. Enter: edge computing. In this episode, host Hank Schless is joined by Said Ouissal, Founder and CEO at ZEDEDA, to discuss edge computing — from its business...
-
Don’t Think Twice, Modern IT is Alright: Top Ways to Modernize Your IT Today (ft. Faz Sadikali, Cloud Insights)
Organizations are making big decisions to implement cloud solutions to boost collaboration and gain competitive advantage. But many aren’t prepared to handle the risks that cloud services introduce. In this episode of Security Soapbox, host Hank Schless talks shop with Faz Sadikali, Founder of...
-
The Sleeping Giant is Waking Up: the State of Mobile Security Today ft. Cile Montgomery/VMware
With the rapid adoption of BYOD and the growing remote workforce, IT and security teams are just catching on to the need for mobile security to protect corporate data and assets. In this episode, host Hank Schless is joined by Cile Montgomery, Product Line Marketing Manager at VMware, to discuss...
-
Soap Suds: The Return of SharkBot
SharkBot, a notorious banking trojan, has just resurfaced since it was first spotted in the wild in October 2021. In this newest variation, the malware targets banking credentials through two apps with collectively over 60,000 downloads on Google Play. In this episode, host Hank Schless discusses...
-
The Twilio Breach and Phishing: Lessons Learned
Twilio, Cloudflare and other organizations reported employees were targeted with a phishing campaign leveraging a kit codenamed 0ktapus. Tune in for this short episode to learn more about the mechanisms behind the phishing campaign and tips for mitigating this threat. To learn more about this...
-
Fast and Furious: How to Tackle Speed and Complexity in Security with Ramy Houssaini (BNP Paribas)
Cybersecurity challenges are moving at cloud speed and leaving legacy approaches in the dust. On this week’s episode, host Hank Schless is joined by Ramy Houssaini, head of privacy and cyber risk at BNP Paribas, to discuss the top security considerations CISOs should be aware of in this rapidly...
-
Risky Business: How to Win Over Your Boards of Directors
When pitching to your board of directors, security should be treated like any other business unit. On this week’s Security Soapbox, our host Hank Schless is joined by Paul Simmonds, CEO of the Global Identity Foundation and Former CISO of AstraZeneca, ICI and Motorola Cellular Infrastructure.…
more -
You Need All the Telemetry You Can Get: Zero Trust is a Shared Responsibility (feat. Google)
While Zero Trust is a popular framework, it doesn’t come with a user manual. On this week’s Security Soapbox, Ashish Kathapurkar and Nikhil Sinha from Google join Hank Schless to discuss how securing your cloud apps requires an approach that goes beyond the apps’ capabilities. Check out our blog…
more -
5-minute Fridays: Cyber Readiness And The Russia-Ukraine War
As the conflict in Ukraine continues, including in cyberspace, the rest of the world needs to be prepared. Listen in on this 5-minute Fridays episode where I discuss what’s going on in Ukraine and how organizations can be cyber ready. For more information, also check out the blog I wrote on this...
-
Breaking the Chain: Are You the Unintended Victim of a Supply Chain Attack? (Ft. Vodafone Security Experts)
Between SolarWinds and Log4J, supply chain attacks have become a common occurrence over the past couple of years. In this episode, host Hank Schless is joined by Vodafone security experts Andy Deacon and Verity Carter-Johnson to define what a supply chain is, what the intended and unintended...
-
Let’s Get Real About Zero Trust: How To Assess Your Security Posture
While most of us understand Zero Trust conceptually, the path to Zero Trust is a complex and constantly evolving journey. In this episode, host Hank Schless is joined by Andy Olpin, Solutions Engineer at Lookout to scale back all the marketing noise surrounding the term and discuss how...
-
Is 2022 the Beginning of the End of On-prem Security?
Nearly two years after we were forced to experiment with remote work, 2022 will be an inflection point for both threats and cybersecurity solutions. Tune into our annual predictions episode to hear what Lookout CTO of SASE Products Sundaram Lakshmanan thinks will happen next year. We'll be...
-
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough: Achieving Zero Trust for a Mobile Workforce (feat Art Ashmann from VMware)
Widespread remote work has called for a paradigm shift in how we conduct enterprise cybersecurity. On this week’s Endpoint Enigma, VMware Staff EUC Solutions Engineer, Art Ashmann joins Hank Schless to discuss how mobile and cloud technology have enabled us to manage both work and personal...
-
Know Thy Enemy: What is Pegasus and What Can You Do?
First uncovered by Lookout and Citizen Lab in 2016, the Pegasus spyware was confirmed to have been used on targets such as business executives and government officials. Veteran of the cybersecurity industry, Joseph Davis of Microsoft, walks us through how spyware came to be, its implications and...
-
Go Cloud or go Home: Why Cybersecurity Needs to Live in the Cloud
Cloud-delivered security solutions offer unrivaled storage flexibility and computing power. But do they introduce new risks? Join host Hank Schless and Lookout head of sales engineering for International, Tom Davison, as they discuss the differences between on-premise security solutions and...
-
When Your Old Reliable is no Longer Enough: Why it’s Time to Move on From VPNs
Businesses have relied on VPNs for over two decades. But with the rapid adoption of cloud services and mobile technology, the way we store and access data has changed. On this week’s Endpoint Enigma, Lookout CTO of SASE Products Sundaram Lakshmanan joins Hank Schless to discuss why VPNs fall…
more -
Healthcare Security in the Age of 5G and Remote Work
The healthcare industry has undergone a major digital transformation since HIPAA was introduced in 1996. With technology rapidly outpacing regulations, keeping patient data safe and hospitals up and running has become more challenging than ever. Mike Murray, CEO of Scope Security and former…
more -
Mission Possible: Kiersten Todt on Securing the Public Sector
When it comes to defending a nation, a strong cybersecurity plan is vital. In this episode, we’re joined by Kiersten Todt, Executive Director of the Presidential Commission on Enhancing National Security and Managing Director of the Cyber Readiness Institute to discuss the top cybersecurity...
-
Women Making Waves in Cybersecurity (feat. guest host Kristina Balaam)
This episode, Lookout threat researcher Kristina Balaam takes over as guest host to discuss the importance of diversity in cybersecurity with federal sales engineer Victoria Mosby. Victoria is a member of the Day of Shecurity initiative and the Lookout Foundation. Tune in to hear their…
more -
New Year, New Challenges: What to Expect in 2021
2020 was an especially challenging year, including for the cybersecurity industry. But what should we expect for 2021? Join host Hank Schless, threat researcher Kristina Balaam and Christoph Hebeisen, head of the Lookout Threat Research team, to find out what’s going on with privacy,...
-
The Supply Chain Reaction: Lessons from SolarWinds
A software supply chain attack put SolarWinds in the headlines of every news publication in America. In this episode, we’re joined by Tim LeMaster, Director of Systems Engineering at Lookout, to discuss what happened, whether this could happen to mobile devices and how a Zero Trust security model...
-
Threat Hunt With the Right Red Thread: Why You Need Mobile EDR
Offices are empty and people are working from home. Tablets and smartphones have become a primary way workers are staying productive. Alex Gladd, Principal Product Manager joins us to talk about why you can’t stop breaches without including mobile devices as part of your threat hunting efforts....
-
Why Legacy Security Can't Protect Modern Devices
Tablets and smartphones are increasingly becoming the center of our personal and professional lives. In this episode, we’re joined by Aaron Cockerill, Chief Strategy Officer at Lookout. We discuss what’s different about securing mobile endpoints compared to desktops and laptops, and why desktop...
-
Multiyear Surveillance Campaigns Discovered Targeting Uyghurs
The Lookout Threat Intelligence team discovered a series of Chinese campaigns targeting the Uyghur Muslim minority spanning across 14 countries dating back to at least 2013. This week we’re joined by threat researchers Apurva Kumar and Kristin Del Rosso and Threatpost.com reporter Lindsey…
more -
The Dangers of Phishing in Our Modern World
With the proliferation of smartphones and tablets, phishing attacks are no longer what they used to be – delivered via email and opened on a desktop computer. Tune in to find out how the likes of WhatsApp, Twitter, and Tinder have made phishing so dangerous on the mobile device. Check out this…
more -
Management Isn't Security: Why You Need More Than MDM
In this episode, we chat with our mobile security experts about mobile device management. Why is MDM in and of itself not security. What’s the best way to protect an organization’s smartphones and tablets? Listen in to find out. Check out this blog to learn the five reasons you need mobile...
-
How to Secure Your Remote Workforce
The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced many organizations to speed up the adoption of remote working. In parallel, cyber attackers responded with a variety of new emerging threats, taking advantage of the situation. In this episode our guest, David Richardson, who brings more than 10 years of...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast series is brought to you by Lookout. In each episode, host Hank Schless brings on guests from different corners of cybersecurity to discuss the impact various technology trends and events are having on how we think about security and privacy.
HOSTED BY
Lookout
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between have?
Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between currently has 44 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between about?
This podcast series is brought to you by Lookout. In each episode, host Hank Schless brings on guests from different corners of cybersecurity to discuss the impact various technology trends and events are having on how we think about security and privacy.
How often does Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between release new episodes?
Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between has 44 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between?
You can listen to Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between?
Security Soapbox | Privacy, Security and Everything in Between is created and hosted by Lookout.
URL copied to clipboard!