CSCP S4EP08 - Jay Jacobs - A Conversation with Jay Jacobs: Exploring the Future of Vulnerability Management and Data Science

 

This is an enlighting conversation with Jay Jacobs  - Exploring the Future of Vulnerability Management and Data Science

Unlock the secrets of cybersecurity's intricate dance with data science as I, Francesco Cipollone, sit down with tech wizard J Jacobs, co-founder of Cyanthia. Prepare to be captivated by J's inspiring tech odyssey, from his youthful fascination with computing to his trailblazing efforts in quantifying cyber risk. We navigate his professional voyage, spanning IT, pen testing and cryptography, revealing how his deep dive into data science has revolutionized our approach to cyber threats. J also imparts his wisdom on the crucial role of statistics and key management in cryptography, offering priceless insights for anyone invested in fortifying their digital defenses.

 

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The journey of vulnerability assessment tools takes center stage as I recount the sophisticated evolution of the Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS). From its humble beginnings as a logistic regression to becoming a powerful API, EPSS serves as a beacon for security professionals looking to quantify the once nebulous concept of risk. The discussion illuminates the delicate dance between utility and data privacy, the quest for a universal risk score, and the aspirational future of EPSS, incorporating additional variables to refine its predictive precision. Finally, J and I tackle the real-world implications of vulnerability management through the lens of EPSS.

We dissect the interplay between EPSS scores and CVSS ratings, using the Log4Shell incident to emphasize the critical need for broader threat intelligence. By acknowledging the system's limitations and the nuances within open-source vulnerability analysis, we champion the importance of narrative in data interpretation. With a call to action, we invite the cybersecurity community to join forces, enhancing our collective defense through dialogue and open-source innovation.

 

Tune in to this enlightening episode to equip yourself with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

 

(03:41 - 04:47) Exploring Cryptography and Managing Key Security (66 Seconds) (07:41 - 08:52) Epss (71 Seconds) (11:46 - 12:56) The Beauty of EPSS and Application Security Angle (70 Seconds) (18:02 - 19:16) Exploring EPSS Scores and Vulnerabilities (74 Seconds) (25:27 - 27:09) EPSS and Its Challenges in AppSec (102 Seconds) (31:03 - 32:04) Improving Scanning Tools and Analyzing Vulnerabilities (62 Seconds)

 

• Jay Jacobs
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayjacobs1/ 
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayjacobs 
• Cyentia: https://twitter.com/cyentiainst 
• EPSS: https://www.first.org/epss/#:~:text=The%20Exploit%20Prediction%20Scoring%20System,be%20exploited%20in%20the%20wild. 
• YL Profile: https://www.ylventures.com/people/caleb-sima/ 

 

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