Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

On today’s episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Ian L. Paterson, CEO of Plurilock, about the current state of Cybersecurity. Ian is a data entrepreneur with more than 15 years of experience in leading and commercializing technology companies in the fields of data analytics and cybersecurity. Ian is the CEO of Plurilock, where he led the company’s growth and its successful listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Vulnerability Scanning — an essential process in identifying and fixing weaknesses in your system before they can be exploited by hackers. Whether you're securing a network, website, or application, regular scans are key to staying protected against cyber threats.

What’s a firewall? Our 30-second video breaks it down for everyone! A firewall is a digital barrier that protects your computer or network by blocking harmful data and hackers. Without it, your personal information could be at risk. This quick explainer simplifies cybersecurity to help you stay safe online.

Eoin Wickens, Director of Threat Intelligence at Hidden Layer, joined Defender Fridays to discuss security for AI.

Static secrets like API keys, tokens, and passwords have become a major security liability in modern cloud environments. These credentials introduce significant security risks, are difficult to manage at scale, and create compliance headaches. The future of cloud security lies in dynamic, cryptographic machine and workload identities, eliminating static secrets and enforcing zero-trust authentication across your infrastructure.

The cybersecurity industry's heavy reliance on endpoint detection and response tools has created significant vulnerabilities, particularly around IoT devices and operational technology that cannot be monitored using traditional security tools, according to Vincent Stoffer, field CTO at Corelight. This growing attack surface, combined with sophisticated threat actors who exploit any available entry point, has pushed organizations to reevaluate their security strategies and consider more comprehensive network monitoring approaches.

The “never trust, always verify” premise of Zero Trust requires a significant shift in how agencies evaluate security risks. Every transaction demands a risk assessment across every Zero Trust pillar — a tough task when the key data is locked in different systems and tools. But a unified data platform can essentially serve as the glue that connects all your systems, making them more integrated, accurate, and trustable.

Explore details of the most recent feature updates to Lookout SSE. May's updates include Domain Fronting, Data Integrity, Enterprise Site Context, and our new Virtual Demo Center.