205 - Vulnerability Scanners-The Heroes and Hidden Limits of Cybersecurity

01/04/25 • 28 min

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Today, we’re tackling a fundamental yet often misunderstood tool in every cybersecurity professional's arsenal—vulnerability scanners. What role do they play in protecting our organizations? Where do they shine, and where do they fall short?
As always, we’ll cut through the jargon and break things down for everyone—from seasoned professionals to those just beginning their journey in cybersecurity. And stick around until the end for this week’s myth-busting segment, where we debunk a misconception about cyber security in general that many people still believe.
So grab your favorite beverage, get set, and let’s dive right in!

Tenable Scanner Agent went offline globally

All that coming up next, in this week episode.
- https://docs.tenable.com: Tenable Nessus Agent 2025 Release Notes
- https://www.splunk.com: Vulnerability Scanners Primer

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Tenable Scanner Agent went offline globally

All that coming up next, in this week episode.
- https://docs.tenable.com: Tenable Nessus Agent 2025 Release Notes
- https://www.splunk.com: Vulnerability Scanners Primer

Be sure to subscribe!
You can also stream from https://yusufonsecurity.com
In there, you will find a list of all previous episodes in there too.

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204 - Recap of the best episodes of 2024

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This final episode of 2024, we recap the best the most listened to episodes of the year. And this year we have a great four back to back of the greatest of them all.
Lets start with the first eisode 191 - Is The Browser The New Operating System? released on the 28th of September. Next is episode 172 - SSL VPN versus IPsec VPN - Part 1 and part 2 released 18th of May and 25 of May respectively.
And finally Episode 191 - APIs and Webhooks released on the the 5th October.
Enjoy and see you in the new year!

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206 - Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2025 - Best Practices for Individuals and Organizations

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This is the podcast where we explore the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity and provide practical advice for staying ahead of threats. I’m your host, Yusuf, and today’s episode is all about starting the new year with a solid plan.
We’re diving into _Cybersecurity Resolutions for 2025: Best Practices for Individuals and Organizations._ As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how we protect our digital lives—whether at home or in the workplace.
From bolstering personal security habits to implementing stronger organizational policies, this episode will cover actionable resolutions you can adopt today. Along the way, we’ll explain key jargon, explore real-life examples, and, as always, bust a common cybersecurity myth at the end.
- https://nypost.com: Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal data, goes undetected for months— here’s how to stay safe
- https://www.youtube.com: When Do We Get to Play On Easy Mode?

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