Navigating layoffs is complex and difficult for many reasons. Not only do human resources and direct managers bear the onus of responsibility when conducting exit conversations, but security teams should also make the necessary preparations for monitoring anomalies in employee behavior and organizational risk – before, during, and after layoffs. Read DirectDefense President and CTO… Read more »

Cloud migration. Reverse cloud migration. Cybersecurity. Risk and governance. These issues faced by organizations in 2023 will be exacerbated in 2024, yet emergent technologies will help solve or mitigate them. ITOps Times reached out to experts to get their thoughts on what 2024 will look like for IT professionals. Read what Jim Broome, President and… Read more »

President Joe Biden’s executive order on AI is a crucial step towards regulating an industry that has operated without comprehensive rules. Despite support from tech leaders, concerns arise due to the order’s broad language, the role of red-teaming, and the voluntary nature of many provisions, raising doubts about its practical implementation and effectiveness in addressing… Read more »

Google recently announced patches for several high- and moderate-severity Chromecast vulnerabilities that were exploited earlier this year at a hacking competition. The chain of exploits is attributed to DirectDefense OT/Hardware Security Consultant Nolen Johnson and two other security researchers who have unveiled a secure-boot exploit chain for Chromecast with Google TV 1080P. Read Eduard Kovacs’… Read more »

DirectDefense OT/Hardware Security Consultant Nolen Johnson and two other security researchers have unveiled a secure-boot exploit chain for Chromecast with Google TV 1080P. They identified three high to severe vulnerabilities that may impact any Amlogic-based smart device, not just the Chromecast. Read what was uncovered on Zero Security.

Manufacturing CISOs face the challenge of securing facilities against theft, sabotage, and cyber threats, but the sector often lags in security. According to the Barracuda 2022 State of Industrial Security report, 90% of manufacturing organizations surveyed experienced cyber attacks on production or energy supply. DirectDefense Chief Security Officer Christopher Walcutt highlights three key areas to… Read more »

Following this month’s updates to both the HD and 4K models of Chromecast with Google TV, DirectDefense’s OT/Hardware Security Hardware Consultant Nolen Johnson and two other LineageOS developers have shared the details of a (now-patched) exploit that enabled rooting the dongle by entirely bypassing Android Verified Boot. Read Kyle Bradsaw’s take on the exploit on 9to5… Read more »

In 2024, organizations must reassess Cybersecurity strategies due to evolving threats that target on-premise cloud environments. Increased attacker investments require updates to internal and external security measures. In this VMBlog article, DirectDefense President and CTO Jim Broome shares top Cybersecurity threats for 2024 and prevention tips. Read the full article on VMblog.  

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, staying informed about cybersecurity trends is not just an option; it’s a necessity. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, so too do the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals. Jim Broome, President and CTO, DirectDefense, shared his top cybersecurity trends to watch for in 2024. Read the… Read more »

It’s not a matter of if but when an organization will face a cybersecurity incident. Incidents like what happened to MGM Resorts after the ransomware groups ALPHV/BlackCat and Scattered Spider brought systems down for days, causing severe strains on revenue due to disrupted productivity, lost business during downtime, attorney fees, and remediation costs. What can… Read more »