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SIG Download: Episode 17 - Spring-Cleaning for Cybersecurity: Eliminating Hidden Risks
Just like spring cleaning revitalizes your home, it’s time to refresh your cybersecurity strategy—starting with hidden risks like cryptominers. Join us for
Episode 17 of The SIG Download as host Tricia Howard and special guest Maor Dahan unpack Akamai SIG’s latest research: a deep-dive trilogy on cry
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Monthly Threat Brief: The SIG Download - Episode Zero
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai
The Monthly Threat Brief: The SIG Download is a brand new and unique monthly webcast series brought to you by Akamai's very own Security Intelligence
Group (SIG). Each episode will go over the most notable threats and the coolest security research that has hit our radar in the last 30 days, and highli
SIG Download: Episode One - Social Engineering & Obfuscation
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, & Grace Wang, Senior Data Science Manager, Akamai
In the inaugural episode of our series, Tricia Howard, our series host from Akamai's security research team, is joined by Grace Wang, Senior Data Science
Manager at Akamai. Together, they delve into the most recent security threats on their radar, shedding light on the intricate world of social engineeri
SIG Download: Episode Two - The DDoS Deepdive
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, & Allen West, Security Researcher, SIRT, Akamai
In our latest monthly webcast, Tricia Howard and Akamai's Allen West delve into key threats of the past 30 days, covering DDoS attacks, a defeat web shell,
fake browser updates, and more, all in a concise 15-minute discussion.
SIG Download: Episode Three - The Holiday Hacks
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai
In the third SIG download, Tricia Howard presents a captivating cyber security holiday jingle. Delve into her insightful discussion on holiday threats, including
phishing, fraud, social engineering, and the dangers posed by Magecart-infected websites.
SIG Download: Episode Four - New Year, New Threats
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, and, Maxim Zavodchik, Threat Research Director - Akamai
In the first SIG Download of 2024, Tricia Howard is joined by Maxim Zavodchik, threat research director at Akamai. In this insightful "New Year, New Threats"
episode of the ‘Monthly Threat Brief: The SIG Download’ series, Tricia and Maxim delve into a comprehensive analysis of the cyber threats observed o
SIG Download: Episode Five - Valentine Vulnerabilities
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, and, Stiv Kupchik, Cyber Security Researcher - Akamai
In this episode of the SIG Download Tricia is joined by cybersecurity researcher, Stiv Kupchik, where they discuss nation-state cyber attacks, LockBit
ransomware, Conti Leaks, patching and much more...
SIG Download: Episode Six - Bring on the Madness
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai & Roger Barranco, VP SOCC, Akamai
In this episode of the SIG Download Tricia is joined by Akamai's SOCC VP Roger Barranco, where they discuss the cyber cost to businesses of March Madness,
social engineering, the problem of patching and much more...
SIG Download: Episode Seven - Spring into Security
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Steve Winterfeld, Advisory CISO, Director of Security Technology Strategy, Akamai
In this episode of the SIG Download Tricia is joined by Akamai's Advisory CISO, Steve Winterfeld, where they discuss the issue of stolen credentials, the XZ
Utils vulnerability, the cobalt letters attack, a healthcare ransomware attack and much more....
SIG Download: Episode Eight - May the Torque Be With You
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Mike Salvatore, Head of Infection Monkey, Akamai
In this episode of the SIG Download Tricia is joined by Akamai's Head of Infection Monkey, Mike Salvatore where they discuss the latest phishing attacks,
breaches, ransomware, all things related to ethical data privacy, and much more...
SIG Download: Episode Nine - Threat Hunting Special
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Ofir Shen, Security Researcher Akamai Hunt Team, Akamai
In this episode of the SIG Download, Tricia is joined by Ofir Shen, a security researcher from Akamai's Hunt Team. They discuss Patch Tuesday high severity
vulnerabilities, the importance of prioritization, top tips for threat hunting, threat modeling, and more!
SIG Download: Episode Ten - Guardians of the Games
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Chris Finch, Sr. Games Technical Solutions Architect, Akamai
In this 10th episode of the SIG Download, Tricia welcomes games security expert Chris Finch to delve into the security and streaming challenges surrounding
major sporting events.
SIG Download: Episode 11 - Amateur Intelligence: Threats of a Lowered Technical Barrier
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Or Zuckerman, Senior Cyber Security Researcher, Akamai
In this episode of the SIG Download, Tricia chats about Go-based malware, the rise of AI in phishing emails, Mirai, supply chain attacks, and more with
security researcher on the Akamai Hunt team, Or Zuckerman.
SIG Download: Episode 12 - Spooked by Cyber Attacks? Strategies for Surviving the Digital Dark
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Tony Lauro, Director, Security Technology and Strategy, Akamai
In this spooktastic and one-year anniversary special episode of the SIG Download, Tricia discusses DDoS CUPS, Anonymous Sudan, APIs, and more with Tony
Lauro, Akamai's Director of Security Technology & Strategy. Don't miss these crucial insights into the latest cybersecurity threats!
SIG Download: Episode 13 - API Under Attack: Exposing the Hidden Threats Lurking in Your APIs
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai, Idan Tager, API Security, Director of Engineering, Akamai
In this API special episode of the SIG Download, Tricia discusses the level of data that is being delivered by APIs, how they can be exposed, how to secure
them and more with Idan Tager, Akamai's API Security, Director of Engineering. Don’t miss this special API-focused episode!
SIG Download: Episode 14 - Fa-la-la-la-Linux: Process Injection Isn’t Just for Windows
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai, and, Ori David, Security Researcher, Akamai
In this episode Tricia chats with Akamai security researcher Ori David. Their discussions cover process injection attacks, the Linux attack surface, and how to
protect it, Don't miss these crucial insights into the latest cybersecurity threats!
SIG Download: Episode 15 - Into the Storm: 2025 Cyber Threats Uncovered
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai, and, Sam Tinklenberg, Sr. Security Researcher, Akamai
In this episode Tricia chats about authentication libraries with Akamai security researcher Sam Tinklenberg. Listen as they cover open source, SAML
vulnerabilities, signature wrapping, and more.
SIG Download: Episode 16 - Valentine Weak Spots: Securing the Heart of Your Enterprise
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai, and, Sam Tinklenberg, Sr. Security Researcher, Akamai
In this episode Tricia rejoins her special guest from Episode 15, Senior Security Researcher Sam Tinklenberg, who chats about new vulnerabilities, including
cross-site scripting, why it is definitely not dead, and provides tips on how to secure against it.
SIG Download: Episode 17 - Spring-Cleaning for Cybersecurity: Eliminating Hidden Risks
Tricia Howard, Security Intelligence Group, Akamai, and Maor Dahan, Senior Security Researcher, Akamai
Just like spring cleaning revitalizes your home, it’s time to refresh your cybersecurity strategy—starting with hidden risks like cryptominers. Join us for
Episode 17 of The SIG Download as host Tricia Howard and special guest Maor Dahan unpack Akamai SIG’s latest research: a deep-dive trilogy on cry