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On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Michael Baker, VP, Global Chief Information Security Officer at DXC Technology, about his optimistic outlook on the impact of AI in cybersecurity.

Threat actors have moved beyond using AI to speed up operations. They're now embedding large language models directly into malware. In this Intel Chat, Matt Bromiley and Chris Luft discuss Google's Threat Intelligence Group findings on malware families like PromptFlux and PromptSteal. These threats query LLMs mid-execution to dynamically alter behavior, obfuscate code, and generate system commands on demand.

This week on the podcast, we review our 2025 security predictions and grade ourselves on our accuracy. We recap all 6 predictions for 2025 from multi-modal AI being used to create entire attack chains to the CISO role becoming the least desirable role in business, and follow up on this year's news to see if they hit or not.

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community. Support our show by sharing your favorite episodes with a friend, subscribe, give us a rating or leave a comment on your podcast platform. This podcast is brought to you by LimaCharlie, maker of the SecOps Cloud Platform, infrastructure for SecOps where everything is built API first. Scale with confidence as your business grows.

Real security starts with the fundamentals, but it doesn’t end there. It grows through strong partners, smart strategy, and programs built for real protection. Begin your journey with WatchGuardONE.

Defender Fridays - Building human-centric SOCs in the age of AI automation with Alec Fenton Join us for this week's Defender Fridays as we explore the evolution of security operations and AI's role in empowering analysts with Alec Fenton, VP Security Operations at Foresite Cybersecurity. At Defender Fridays, we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry. Our aim is simple yet ambitious: to foster a collaborative space where ideas flow freely, experiences are shared, and knowledge expands.

VPNs were once the cornerstone of secure remote access. Today, they've become one of the easiest ways for attackers to slip inside your network. Outdated VPN tunnels facilitate credential theft, lateral movement, and data exfiltration, leaving IT teams confused and businesses vulnerable. In this session, WatchGuard experts will uncover the hidden risks of SSL VPNs and explain how a zero trust approach can eliminate those weaknesses. Learn how to deliver faster, safer, and simpler access for every user, without the overhead and risk of remote user VPNs.

In this WatchGuard Support video, you'll learn how to activate and renew WatchGuard licenses.