WatchGuard Technologies Initiates Planned CEO Transition
Seasoned cybersecurity leader Vats Srivatsan named Interim CEO and joins WatchGuard's Board; Prakash Panjwani to remain on the Board and serve as strategic advisor.
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#213 - Building cybersecurity products with Jonathan Haas, Product at Vanta
On this episode of the Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Jonathan Haas, Product at Vanta, about building cybersecurity products. Jonathan’s work focuses on making security compliance faster and more accessible, helping teams move from months-long processes to efficient workflows that take just days. Before Vanta, he was the co-founder and CEO of cybersecurity startup ThreatKey, and before that he held key roles at Snapchat, DoorDash, and Carta, where he built and refined compliance systems during times of rapid growth.
If you can't patch perfectly, patch programmatically
In every quarterly security report we’ve ever released, we consistently find that threat actors primarily exploit old vulnerabilities, often fixed months, if not years, prior. The prevalence of zero-day exploits pales in comparison to these well-known, outdated vulnerabilities. This reality underscores our repeated advice: regularly and swiftly patch your software to yield significant returns on your security work investment.
#211 - Intel Chat: Fog, Operation Endgame, Mustang Panda & Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS)
In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community.
GhostGPT, the new malicious chatbot and its impact on cybersecurity
At this juncture, it is no surprise that cybercriminals are leveraging the potential of generative artificial intelligence to strengthen their attacks. However, the emergence of new models specifically designed to generate threats quickly has made this task even easier for bad actors. At the end of 2024, researchers discovered a new AI chatbot created for cybercriminal purposes.
WatchGuard Wins 2025 SC Award for Best Authentication Technology
We’re proud to share that WatchGuard Technologies has been named the Best Authentication Technology winner at the 2025 SC Awards! This recognition celebrates the innovation behind AuthPoint, our multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution that brings enterprise-grade identity protection to organizations of all sizes, especially those relying on lean IT teams or managed service providers (MSPs).
Beyond Detection: Strengthening Response Capabilities with Bruce Potter
Bruce Potter, CEO of Turngate, discussed the imbalance in security operations where detection capabilities often overshadow response readiness.
Weeding Out Cyber Threats: How to Detect and Stop Common Attacks
When necessary, you water it, monitor it, and weed out what doesn’t belong before it spreads. The same principle applies to cybersecurity. In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats evolve rapidly. From phishing and privilege escalation to rogue access and lateral movement, attacks often take root well before they’re discovered. That’s why detection and response are no longer optional ‒ essential for resilience.
Understanding the Opportunity: DORA and NIS 2 Compliance for MSPs
Stephen Helm presents on the opportunity for MSPs on the new DORA and NIS 2 compliance requirements.
World Password Day: The Hidden Cost of Compromised Credentials
Every year, World Password Day highlights the importance of strong credentials and password managers. But the real issue today isn't whether your password is complex enough—it's whether it's already been stolen and is for sale on the dark web. Millions of credentials are circulating in underground marketplaces like e-commerce platforms, complete with verified vendors, customer support, and full database access.