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Cyber Security Sauna

Cyber Security Sauna

WithSecure™

Cyber Security Sauna brings you expert guests with sizzling insight into the latest information security trends and topics. WithSecure's Janne Kauhanen hosts the show to make sure you know all you need to about the hotter-than-ever infosec game. Join us as we sweat out the hot topics in security.
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Top 10 Cyber Security Sauna Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Cyber Security Sauna episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Cyber Security Sauna for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Cyber Security Sauna episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Cyber Security Sauna - 019| The Best Defense is Good Offensive Security
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01/23/19 • 26 min

They say that the best defense is a good offense, as football fans or anyone that’s played a game of Risk might agree. But how does this idea look when you apply it to cyber security? F-Secure Principal Security Consultant Tom Van de Wiele joins this episode of Cyber Security Sauna to talk about offensive and defensive approaches to cyber security, and how defenders can use these strategies to protect their systems, operations and data.

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Episode 19 transcript

F-Secure Incident Response Report

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Cyber Security Sauna - 043| Paths to Infosec: Military Vs. Psychology
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08/24/20 • 22 min

There is no one set path to a cybersecurity career, and today's guests have arrived in the field in very different ways. Logan Whitmire comes from a military background and Derek Stoeckenius has a degree in psychology. In this episode, they share what sparked their interest in infosec, their journey to their current roles, and how their unique backgrounds influenced the way they approach their work. Also: Tips on getting into the field, and what they might have done differently if they could go back.

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Episode 43 transcript

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Cyber Security Sauna - 040| Can Contact Tracing Apps Preserve Your Privacy?
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05/27/20 • 27 min

Contact tracing is a key strategy for preventing the spread of COVID-19, and smartphone-assisted contract tracing automates a laborious process. But contact tracing technologies face criticism from privacy advocates concerned about the potential for abuse. F-Secure privacy expert and global technical director Tomi Tuominen argues that the issue is a process problem, not a technology problem. Janne speaks with Tomi about contact tracing, how apps should fit into a bigger healthcare picture, and how privacy-preserving contact tracing technology should work.

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Episode 40 transcript

Tracking COVID tracing apps in different countries, MIT Technology Review

Principles for Technology-Assisted Contact Tracing, ACLU

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It's the topic on everyone's minds: The new state of our world amid and after a global pandemic. Mikko Hypponen, F-Secure's Chief Research Officer, joins Janne to discuss a host of COVID-19-related security topics. In this episode: Avoiding Zoom bombers, new concerns for IT environments, COVID-19 hoaxes and spam, ransomware and hospitals, APT activity, privacy concerns of coronavirus tracking apps, and how the infosec community can help.

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Episode 38 transcript

Webinar: Mikko Hypponen - Cyber Security and COVID-19

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Cyber Security Sauna - 037| COVID-19 and Your Company's Security: The CISO Speaks
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03/24/20 • 21 min

In infosec we're used to news about digital virus infections and outbreaks. But the new coronavirus is turning the real world upside down. In many countries, it's changing the way of life for the foreseeable future, and it's already having effects in business security too. Erka Koivunen, CISO at F-Secure, joins the show to talk about the impact of this pandemic on organizations when it comes to cyber security and the shift to a remote workforce.

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Episode 37 transcript

Coronavirus Email Attacks Evolving as Outbreak Spreads

Hackers are Targeting Hospitals Crippled by Coronavirus

Hackers Promise 'No More Healthcare Cyber Attacks" During COVID-19 Crisis

Protecting Employees and Systems in a Time of Pandemic

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Following in the footsteps of GDPR, the US is seeing more progressive data privacy laws coming down, with the new California Consumer Privacy Act leading the charge. What does the CCPA mean for consumers and for companies? What can the US learn from GDPR? F-Secure's Timo Laaksonen, previously head of F-Secure's consumer business in North America, and Hannes Saarinen, F-Secure's data protection officer join this episode to discuss the new law and compare and contrast it with GDPR.

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Episode 32 transcript

TechCrunch: Silicon Valley is terrified of California's privacy law

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Cyber Security Sauna - 030| Talking Infosec to Non-Infosec Folks
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10/22/19 • 32 min

Cyber security is relevant for everyone. Not everyone realizes it though, and not everyone understands what those in the infosec industry take for granted. How should security-minded individuals communicate with friends, relatives, colleagues and the general public about this important topic? What are the misconceptions regular folks often have about infosec, and what could we in the industry be doing better? Security consultant Laura Kankaala joins Janne to discuss.

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Episode 30 transcript

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Cyber Security Sauna - 029| Ask a Hacker: Red Teamer Answers Listener Questions
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09/25/19 • 33 min

In this episode, veteran hacker and red teamer Tom Van de Wiele answers questions from our listeners. Tom covers the ethics of ethical hacking, how to prioritize solving the myriad of security issues companies face, why he includes a banana in his hacking kit, the importance of communication skills in his job, and much more. A great listen both for those already in the industry and those wanting to break in.

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Episode 2 - Breaking into Infosec: Advice from an Ethical Hacker

21 tips for getting started in ethical hacking

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Cyber Security Sauna - 027| The Connected Home Meets the IoT Tire Fire
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08/03/19 • 33 min

The modern home is continually getting more connected. But as much as we love our virtual assistants, smart thermostats and cloud-enabled security cameras, are we really aware of the risks they invite into our homes? And how can we enjoy the latest digital technologies without compromising security and privacy? F-Secure's Tom Gaffney joins Janne to discuss why and how IoT makes us vulnerable, how we can protect ourselves, and what IoT device makers should be doing.

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Episode 27 transcript

The Age of Surveillance Capitalism review

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Cyber Security Sauna - 025| The Psychology of Phishing
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06/12/19 • 36 min

Phishing is one of today's biggest cyber security issues, a go-to tactic for threat actors. It's simple and effective, and perhaps that's why it has become such a source of frustration for companies. Kayleigh O'Donovan of MWR Infosecurity's Phishd team joins the show to talk about how phishers play with your emotions to get you to click, how to spot a phishing email, how phishing simulation can help companies reduce their click rates, and more.

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Episode 25 transcript

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FAQ

How many episodes does Cyber Security Sauna have?

Cyber Security Sauna currently has 95 episodes available.

What topics does Cyber Security Sauna cover?

The podcast is about Infosec, Podcasts, Technology, Business and Cybersecurity.

What is the most popular episode on Cyber Security Sauna?

The episode title '042| The Encryption Debate Rages On' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Cyber Security Sauna?

The average episode length on Cyber Security Sauna is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Cyber Security Sauna released?

Episodes of Cyber Security Sauna are typically released every 21 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Cyber Security Sauna?

The first episode of Cyber Security Sauna was released on Nov 30, 2017.

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