On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler chat with Identity Security Architect Sean Metcalf about securing Active Directory, Entra, DS, and that messy space in between. Sean also talks about his recent presentation at RSA, common challenges in the identity security space, frequently seen penetration test findings, and more! About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conver...
Jun 02, 2025•26 min•Season 7Ep. 17
Who doesn't love a new tool? In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler talk to Senior Research Analyst Alex Ball about his new open-source tool DIT Explorer. DIT Explorer opens a .dit file of your choosing (NTDS.dit is the file housing the data for Windows Active Directory), loads the directory schema, and presents the objects as a tree. Alex takes us through the tool's functions, why and how he created it, and upcoming updates. Learn more about DIT Explorer in Alex's blog: https://tru...
May 12, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 16
Let's Encrypt now offers certificates with 6-day lifetimes but what does that mean for the commercial TLS trust anchor world? On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by Principal Security Consultant Justin Bollinger to discuss new options for certificate lifetimes and the implications of the new maximum ages, good and bad. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity expert...
Apr 28, 2025•39 min•Season 7Ep. 15
In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler talk with IR Practice Lead Carlos Perez and Security Consultant Zach Bevilacqua about the world of security operations. They discuss current trends, the role of AI, challenges with traditional SIEM tools, and the value of proper logging and monitoring configurations. How important are proactive measures and effective communication within SOC teams? Find out what our team has to say on this episode of Security Noise! About this podcast: Security...
Apr 14, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 14
How has email security evolved over the years? What challenges do organizations face in protecting against sophisticated phishing attacks? Find out on this episode of Security Noise! Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks are becoming increasingly common and sophisticated. In this episode, Geoff and Skyler speak with Incident Response Security Consultant Olivia Cate and Director of Advisory Innovation Rocky Brockway about BEC and what you can do to prepare your organization. We discuss which ty...
Mar 24, 2025•31 min•Season 7Ep. 13
In this episode, Geoff and Skyler talk with TrustedSec Security Consultants Whitney Phillips and Justin Bollinger about their recent presentations and experiences at CactusCon in Mesa, Arizona. Justin delves deep into the complexities surrounding the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identification process and bug bounty programs, highlighting key challenges security researchers face. Whitney shares her expertise on crafting and delivering impactful conference presentations, offering va...
Mar 06, 2025•25 min•Season 7Ep. 12
It's time to talk about TikTok! On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler speak with Senior Security Consultants Kelsey Segrue and Travis Kaun about algorithms, data security, and how we got to where we are today with the popular Chinese-owned app. They also discuss other Chinese technologies and devices that you may want to keep an eye on if you have them on your network. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tu...
Feb 21, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 11
In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by two TrustedSec experts, Security Consultant Edwin David and Principal Security Consultant Justin Bollinger, to talk about the evolution of authentication and what it looks like in 2025. We discuss passwordless authentication, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and the implications of OAuth and identity providers. The crew also discusses the dangers of using antiquated methods like SMS for authentication. About this podcast: Securi...
Feb 04, 2025•37 min•Season 7Ep. 10
In this episode, Geoff and Skyler are joined by TrustedSec's Force Cloud Security Practice Lead @nyxgeek to talk about his findings after 3 years of user enumeration in Azure! He also dives into techniques and the implications of "presence data" in Microsoft Teams. We get a preview of his conference talks at (the now past) Shmoocon and HackCon, which he will be delivering in Norway on February 2, 2025. What is in the future of authentication and identity management? Listen now to hear nyxgeek's ...
Jan 17, 2025•28 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Find out what's in Security Noise 2024 Wrapped in this special year-end episode! Is AI being used to shape public perceptions and military strategies? Are we living in a simulation or is this all one big PsyOp? Geoff and Skyler are joined by IR Practice Lead and Director of Security Intelligence Carlos Perez to discuss how cybersecurity has evolved in 2024, the effectiveness of AI tools in coding, and the accountability of vendors for vulnerabilities. Cut through all the noise from this past yea...
Dec 20, 2024•47 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Are all IT admins cave-dwelling gnomes? In this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler swap hard-to-believe, humorous, and sometimes scary InfoSec stories with members of the TrustedSec team: Senior Security Consultant Joe Sullivan and Principal Security Consultants Drew Kirkpatrick and Adam Compton. Listen as they share insights on network security, proactive measures, and a few mishaps along the way. Join us for some great discussion and stories from the battle field! About this podcast: ...
Dec 06, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 7
In this episode, Geoff and Skyler dive deep into hardware hacking with Rob Simon! Rob is the Mobile and Hardware Security Practice Lead at TrustedSec and shares the deets on hardware security assessments. The importance of hardware fundamentals in security, especially when it comes to IoT devices, is one of the key takeaways this week. Rob answers questions like: Who needs hardware assessments? What tools and techniques are used? And what potential vulnerabilities are associated with IoT devices...
Nov 14, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Yeehaw 🤠 This week, Skyler is reporting from the ground in Deadwood, South Dakota at Wild West Hackin' Fest and sits down for an interview with Senior Security Consultant Travis Kaun about the talk he gave there. Our guest Senior Security Consultant Kelsey Segrue, who attended the conference for the first time, chats with Geoff and Skyler about her most memorable moments from her native voyage to Deadwood. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Prod...
Nov 01, 2024•22 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Let's talk about Threat Hunting! On this episode of Security Noise, Geoff and Skyler are joined by Principal Security Consultants Shane Hartman and Justin Vaicaro to discuss the essential components of a successful Threat Hunting program. But where do you start and how do you access the best resources? Listen as they share insights on building an effective program, operationalizing practices, and the importance of a proactive mindset. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast host...
Oct 18, 2024•31 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this episode of Security Noise, we focus on Cloud Security Testing. Our guest , Security Consultant Edwin David, discusses current objectives for securing the cloud, tools for cloud testing, and the challenges of multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Key takeaways include: -The importance of MFA and conditional access -The need for strong password protection -The lack of a unified toolset for cloud testing -The complexities and security implications of multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Abou...
Oct 04, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 3
This week on Security Noise, we talk about "Hacker Summer Camp" also known as DEF CON and BlackHat in Las Vegas. We chat with Senior Security Consultants Luke Bremer and Aaron James, who both attended for the first time, about initial impressions and takeaways from the cons and Vegas itself. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the security topics that intere...
Sep 19, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 2
On this episode of Security Noise, we discuss the recent CrowdStrike incident with our guests: Director of Advisory Innovation Rockie Brockway and Managing Director of Remediation Services Paul Sems. The incident occurred on July 19, 2024, when a CrowdStrike security platform update caused a large number of Windows platforms to fail to boot, resulting in the largest IT outage in history. We also touch on patch management and the balance between speed and risk. What is the potential for future at...
Sep 03, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 1
In this episode, Geoff and Skyler are joined by special guests Keith Koehne and Matt Miller from Paradigm Cyber Ventures to discuss their mission to integrate cybersecurity into high school industrial tech education. Through this program, teachers at high schools around the U.S. are trained to deliver an in-depth cybersecurity curriculum to their students which introduces them to the field, giving them practical training and readying them for industry exams. The program prepares and empowers stu...
Jun 28, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 23
On this episode of Security Noise, we talk to some veteran network guys to discuss CVE-2024–3661 and other thoughts about VPN security. Geoff and Skyler are joined by Security Consultant Philip DuBois and Principal Security Consultant Justin Bollinger to get their perspective on current issues. About this podcast: Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast hosted by Geoff Walton and Producer/Contributor Skyler Tuter, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the security topics that int...
Jun 07, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 22
On this episode, Skyler talks to Principal Security Consultant Drew Kirkpatrick who recently gave a talk at CackalackyCon where he demonstrated new features of his tool, JS-Tap. The tool allows red teams to monitor and attack web applications by rewriting code in the user's browser. Drew introduced a new feature called Mimic, which automates the process of generating custom JavaScript payloads for performing actions as the user in the application. The payloads can be integrated with a Command an...
May 23, 2024•35 min•Season 6Ep. 21
In this episode, we discuss state-of-the-art red team testing with Targeted Operations Practice Lead Jason Lang and Director of Security Intelligence Carlos Perez. The conversation is focused on how to extract more value via enhanced cooperation between the red team and the IT Security organization. We conclude with Jason sharing some highlights from his talk "Modern Hackery: A Look At Current Breaches Through An Attacker's Eyes" which will be presented at NolaCon in New Orleans on May 17, 2024....
May 10, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 20
Join us as we continue our series on developing careers in InfoSec. In this episode, we talk about a unique opportunity for students at Bedford High School in Ohio, a school that is near and dear to TrustedSec Founder and CEO David Kennedy. We chat with Dave about the cybersecurity education program that was launched recently with help from long-time Bedford teacher Darren Pocek and others. Listen to learn how this program was created and how it helps prepare students for careers in cybersecurit...
Apr 26, 2024•32 min•Season 6Ep. 19
Security Noise starts a multi episode look at how to start or grow a career in infoSec. We begin by talking with Senior Security Consultant Kelsey Segrue and Security Consultant Olivia Cate who took what might be considered the traditional route. They share their stories and offer some insights into how to maximize the advantage of similar opportunities. About this podcast Security Noise, a TrustedSec Podcast, features our cybersecurity experts in conversation about the security topics that inte...
Apr 11, 2024•43 min•Season 6Ep. 18
On this episode of Security Noise, we are revisiting the topic of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in the wake of the theories spurred by the Royal Family's social media photo that was quickly flagged as being altered. Along with guests, Senior Security Consultants Joe Sullivan and David Boyd, we delve into various theories surrounding the Princess of Wales' controversial Mother's Day photo and the media's subsequential reaction. Methods for spotting fake images, such as reverse image searches a...
Mar 29, 2024•34 min•Season 6Ep. 17
It's Leak Week for this episode of Security Noise! Geoff and Skyler chat with Security Consultant Whitney Phillips and Senior Security Consultant Kurt Muhl about a number of recent privacy pitfalls including destructive ransomware groups such as LockBit, leaked government emails, and other data and privacy mishaps. References: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/02/u-s-internet-leaked-years-of-internal-customer-emails/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2024/02/feds-seize-lockbit-ransomware-websites-offer...
Mar 08, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 16
Skyler and Geoff chat with Senior Security Consultant Joe Sullivan about using open-source intelligence (OSINT) for gathering ideas and information. We discuss some of the ethical questions about what you can do with what you learn.
Feb 23, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 15
Geoff and Skyler talk to Incident Response Practice Lead Tyler Hudak about when you need an IR plan, what kind of relationships you should have with your IR vendor, and what things to know before perusing an IR retainer. The conversation looks at the needs for businesses of various sizes, proposes some self-assessment questions, and concludes with some war stories!
Feb 02, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 14
Geoff and Skyler make bold predictions for 2024 about AI, changes to Air Tags, and Open Source! LINKS: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/04/orrick-law-firm-data-breach/ https://arstechnica.com/security/2023/12/researchers-come-up-with-better-idea-to-prevent-airtag-stalking/ https://www.theregister.com/2023/12/27/bruce_perens_post_open/...
Jan 19, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 13
In this very special year-end episode, we're cranking up the heat as we explore some of our favorite InfoSec tools of 2023. Guest Lineup: Drew Kirkpatrick - JS-Tap Unleashed Drew Kirkpatrick is the maestro behind "JS-Tap." He dropped this pentesting bombshell at Wild West Hackin' Fest this year with his talk, "JS-Tap: Weaponizing JavaScript for Red Teams." Skyler snagged an exclusive interview with Drew at the conference and we'll get to hear that discussion on this episode. Luke Bremer - Hackve...
Dec 08, 2023•40 min•Season 6Ep. 12
In this episode, we wrap up our 4-part series, "The Road Ahead," with TrustedSec CTO Justin Elze and Targeted Operations Lead Jason Lang as they provide insight into how the targeted operations landscape has evolved for everyone, from client to consultant. We discuss what groups are doing red teaming and what the practice looks like today. Our guests also discuss the impacts of SSO, third-party IDP solutions, and assumed breach strategies. Get ready to be offensive on this episode of Security No...
Nov 10, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 11
