Open source software is a massive contribution that provides everything from foundational frameworks to tiny single-purpose libraries. We walk through the dimensions of trust and provenance in the software supply chain with Janet Worthington. And we discuss how even with new code generated by LLMs and new terms like slopsquatting, a lot of the most effective solutions are old techniques. Resources     Show Notes:

The Future of Supply Chain Security - Janet Worthington - ASW #343

300 Baud, Buddy Hackett Nudes, Dell, badUSB, Exchange, Erlang/OTP, Josh Marpet, and more on the Security Weekly News. Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

300 Baud, Buddy Hackett Nudes, Dell, badUSB, Exchange, Erlang/OTP, Josh Marpet... - SWN #502

We kick things off with a deep dive into the Hackberry PI and how to build one. Then in the security news:  Will Perplexity buy Chrome? ESP32 Bus Pirates Poisoned telemetry Docker image security Fully Open Source Quantum Sensors Securing your car, Flippers, and show me the money Bringing your printer and desktop to Starbucks Paying a ransom? You need approval AI: Shield or Spear? No authentication? That's a problem Transient Bugs: A realistic threat? You can run Linux And who still uses AOL dial-up?  Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

Hackberry PIs and Other Hacker Things - PSW #887

A smaller attack surface should lead to a smaller list of CVEs to track, which in turn should lead to a smaller set of vulns that you should care about. But in practice, keeping something like a container image small has a lot of challenges in terms of what should be considered minimal. Neil Carpenter shares advice and anecdotes on what it takes to refine a container image and to change an org's expectations that every CVE needs to be fixed. Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

Managing the Minimization of a Container Attack Surface - Neil Carpenter - ASW #344

The industry is obsessed with vulnerabilities. From vulnerability assessment to vulnerability management to exposure management and even zero days, we love to talk about vulnerabilities. But what about misconfiguration? By definition it's a vulnerability or weakness, but it doesn't have a CVE (common vulnerability enumeration). Should we ignore it? Danny Jenkins, CEO and Founder at ThreatLocker, joins BSW to discuss why misconfigurations matter. Simply, you can prevent many cyberattacks by eliminating your misconfigurations. That's why ThreatLocker released Defense Against Configurations (DAC). Danny will discuss the benefits of DAC, including:  Immediate visibility into system misconfigurations before they become vulnerabilities Compliance transparency, showing exactly where systems fall short of industry standards One unified view, with filters by criticality, system, and framework Actionable insights, updated weekly and delivered straight to customers’ inboxes  Segment Resources:     This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit  to learn more about them! In the leadership and communications segment, CEO Blind Spots That Put Your Company at Risk, The CISO Mindset Shift: From Risk Defender to Business Accelerator in the Age of AI, When “Yes, and…” Backfires, and more! Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

Misconfiguration, The Forgotten Vulnerability and the Power and Failure of "Yes" - Danny Jenkins - BSW #409

This segment is sponsored by Flashpoint. Visit  to learn more about them! Recent leaks tied to LockBit and Black Basta have exposed the inner workings of two of the most notorious ransomware groups—revealing their tactics, negotiation strategies, and operational infrastructure. For defenders, this rare window into adversary behavior offers critical intelligence to strengthen incident response and prevention strategies. In this interview, we'll break down what these leaks reveal and how security teams can use this intelligence to proactively harden their defenses, including:  Key takeaways from the LockBit and Black Basta leaks—and what they confirm about ransomware operations How leaked playbooks, chats, and toolkits can inform detection and response Practical steps to defend against modern ransomware tactics in 2025  In the security news:  Practical exploit code Old vulnerabilities, new attackers AI and web scraping - the battle continues 0-Days: You gotta prove it WinRAR 0-Day LLM patch diffing $20 million bug bounty Your APT is showing Hacking from the routers Its that easy eh? NIST guidance on AI Words have meaning Developers knowingly push vulnerable code My Hackberry PI post is live:   Resources:  Inside the LockBit Leak: Rare Insights Into Their Operations:  2025 Ransomware Survival Guide:  AI and Threat Intelligence: The Defenders’ Guide   Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

What We’ve Learned from LockBit and Black Basta Leaks (and News) - Ian Gray - PSW #888

Humans wiped out by 2040, Okta, Elastic, Bad Bots, Berserk Bear, Siemens, Philip K. Dick, Aaran Leyland, and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News. Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

Humans extinct: 2040, Okta, Elastic, Bad Bots, Berserk Bear, Siemens, Aaran Leyland.. - SWN #505

The EU Cyber Resilience Act joins the long list of regulations intended to improve the security of software delivered to users. Emily Fox and Roman Zhukov share their experience education regulators on open source software and educating open source projects on security. They talk about creating a baseline for security that addresses technical items, maintaining projects, and supporting project owners so they can focus on their projects. Segment resources:  github.com/ossf/wg-globalcyberpolicy github.com/orcwg baseline.openssf.org  Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

Translating Security Regulations into Secure Projects - Roman Zhukov, Emily Fox - ASW #345

Securing top-tier cybersecurity leadership is not just a necessity but a significant challenge, especially when working within budget constraints. Should you hire a full-time CISO or outsource to a vCISO provider? Brian Haugli, CEO at SideChannel, joins BSW to discuss how organizations can hire a Virtual CISO (vCISO) to benefit from their expertise without the costs and resource requirements of a full-time hire. Brian will share:  Current vCISO trends What to look for in vCISO services Who fits/doesn't fit as a vCISO  vCISOs can be an effective solution for organizations that need to enhance their security program or respond to a breach, but know what to look for. If you're in the market for vCISO services or want to become a vCISO, don't miss this interview. In the leadership and communications segment, Boards should bear ultimate responsibility for cybersecurity, From WannaCry to AI: How CISOs Became Strategic Leaders, The Best Leaders Edit What They Say Before They Say It, and more! Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

vCISO Benefits as the CISO Becomes Strategic and the Board's Responsible for Security - Brian Haugli - BSW #410

Rob Allen joins us to discuss the importance of security research teams, and some cool stuff they've worked on. Then, in the Security News:  Flipper Zero, unlocking cars: The saga continues The one where they stole the vulnerabilities ESP32 Bus Pirates AI will weaponize everything, maybe What are in-the-wild exploits? Docker and security boundaries, and other such lies AI-powered ransomeware BadCAM, BadUSB, and novel defenses 5G sniffers Jeff breaks down all the breach reports AI in your browser is a bad idea And How to rob a hotel - a nod to the way hacking used to be  This segment is sponsored by ThreatLocker. Visit  to learn more about them! Visit  for all the latest episodes! Show Notes:

Hackers Steal Your Car and Vulnerabilities - Rob Allen - PSW #889

This week, we welcome Al Ghous, VP and Head of Security at ServiceMax, to discuss Startup Security - It s Everyone s Business! In the Leadership Articles, Unexpected Companies Produce Some of the Best CEOs, Security Think Tank: Hero or villain? Creating a no-blame culture, The Guy Who Invented Inbox Zero Says We're All Doing It Wrong, Enterprise-scale companies adopting Azure over AWS, and more! &nbsp; Show Notes:  Visit  for all the latest episodes! &nbsp; Follow us on Twitter:  Like us on Facebook:

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