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January 22, 2025 34 mins

Hosts Michael and Sam are covering another HOU.SEC.CON. 2024 presentation, this time with Security Architect Stephen Alexander! They discuss how audits, while annoying, can provide significant value by offering insights for organizational improvement, help ensure compliance, and educate companies on how to strengthen their security operations. 

Things Mentioned:

·      US govt says Cisco gear often targeted in China's Salt Typhoon attacks on 8 telecommunications providers — issues Cisco-specific advice to patch networks to fend off attacks - https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/us-govt-says-cisco-gear-often-targeted-in-chinas-salt-typhoon-attacks-on-8-telecommunications-providers-issues-cisco-specific-advice-to-patch-networks-to-fend-off-attacks

·      Wireless Wars Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Wars-Dangerous-Domination-Fighting/dp/1953295614

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In this episode:

·      Host: Michael Farnum

·      Host: Sam Van Ryder

·      Guest: Stephen Alexander

·      Production and editing: Lauren Andrus

·      Music by: August Honey

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