Storm⚡️Watch - 8/28/23

In the August 28th episode of the Storm Watch podcast, the hosts discussed various cybersecurity topics and welcomed a new guest, Donna, the director of product design at Grey Noise. Donna shared her experience attending Blue Team Con, a conference for cybersecurity defenders. She emphasized the importance of learning directly from the cybersecurity community to improve Grey Noise's overall user experience. Glenn, another host, also attended the conference and praised its organization, variety of talks, and friendly atmosphere. The hosts then discussed a recent Sophos report on cybersecurity trends, highlighting the report's engaging writing style and informative content. They also touched on a misleading headline about Russia hacking Poland's train rail network, clarifying that it was not a cyber attack but rather a simple radio frequency interference that caused the trains to stop. The hosts expressed concern about the vulnerability of modern systems to such basic attacks. The conversation shifted to the impact of ransomware attacks on businesses, with the hosts mentioning two Danish cloud providers that went out of business due to ransomware incidents. They emphasized the importance of taking cybersecurity seriously, as even well-prepared businesses can be affected by unforeseen threats. Lastly, the hosts discussed a recent Capture the Flag (CTF) competition organized by Grey Noise. They praised the event's organization and shared some interesting stories from the participants, including a real-life open-source intelligence gathering situation. The CTF event showcased the creativity and skills of the cybersecurity community and provided valuable learning experiences for the participants. Learn more about GreyNoise >>