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AI Applications in Cybersecurity with Adam Winston - The 443 Podcast - Episode 331

This week on the podcast, recent guest Adam Winston hops back on to continue our discussion on Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. This week, we focus on how attackers are using AI, what to worry about and what not to lose sleep over, and guidance for evaluating AI for use within your own organization. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

AI and Human Expertise: A Key Alliance in Cybersecurity

While many cybersecurity tasks - like log monitoring, event correlation, or alert classification - are repetitive and operational, they can be exhausting for professionals in the field. Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key enabler for automating processes, reducing false positives, and optimizing incident prioritization. However, this does not mean cybersecurity can do without essential human abilities such as creativity and critical thinking.

Identity Theft Is a Growing Business Threat: 5 Real-World Security Essentials

Identity theft is no longer just a problem affecting individual users – it’s a serious business threat. When companies lack a comprehensive, centralized security strategy, they remain exposed to identity-based attacks. Add to this the challenge of protecting both personal and corporate data in hybrid or remote work environments, and the risk becomes even more difficult to manage. According to the U.S.

Signal and TeleMessage - The 443 Podcast - Episode 330

This week on the podcast, we cover Coinbase's recent filing with the SEC that described an insider threat event that led to a ransomware extortion. After that, we dive into Signal and other secure messaging apps, how they protect communications, and how other apps can undermine those protections. The 443 Security Simplified is a weekly podcast that gets inside the minds of leading white-hat hackers and security researchers, covering the latest cybersecurity headlines and trends.

The Psychology of Deception: How to Protect Yourself from Cyber Fraud

Cybersecurity typically focuses on technical defenses against threats. However, the study of deception can show how cybercriminals exploit human nature for their gain. Scamming is central in many cyberattacks, such as phishing, social engineering, and disinformation campaigns. We can gain insight into how these mechanisms work by mapping the emotions that bad actors aim to trigger in their victims.

Turn your weakest link into your strongest security ally

IT and security professionals should remember that they are specialists in their field with additional training and expertise in managing computer systems. Just because end users in other departments aren’t up to your level doesn’t mean they are a lost cause. In fact, your non-technical end users are a critical piece of your security program, acting as your eyes and ears to spot threats early and sound the alarm.

WatchGuard Named Champion in 2025 Canalys Cybersecurity Matrix

WatchGuard Technologies proudly celebrates its third consecutive year as a Champion in the 2025 Canalys Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix. This accolade underscores our leadership in unified cybersecurity and recognizes our commitment to innovation and excellence in the global cybersecurity ecosystem. The Canalys report, based on analyst evaluations, channel partner ratings, and market performance, positions us in the Champions quadrant for outstanding channel management and impact.