InfoSec ICU

They guys discuss Medtronic’s recall of their cardiac device programmer system due to security vulnerabilities and how this is a good trend for the medical device industry. Next they discuss cyber lexicon and since words have meaning the nuances of each and how journalists may mistakenly say one thing when they mean another. They finish […] The post Medtronic Devices Recalled, Cyber Lexicon, OCR $16M Settlement with Anthem appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

The guys dive into the hotly debated Bloomberg report about hardware compromised motherboards and the two sides of the story. They discuss the Apollo data service analytics publicly exposed database. They finish discussing Google’s decision to not disclose a data leak of their Google+ platform for political reasons and how they shuddered Google+ in response. […] The post Bloomberg Bombshell Report, Apollo Data Breach, and Google+ API Leak appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

The guys discuss 5 recent Senate approved Cybersecurity bills and their potential impact if passed into legislation. They introduce the Department of Commerce of NTIA’s Request for Comments (RFC) regarding a US Consumer Privacy Data effort. They finish with the technical details regarding the recent Facebook breach and what the impact is to affected individuals. […] The post Senate Approved Cybersecurity Bills, US Consumer Privacy Data Efforts, and Facebook’s 50M User Account Breach...

This episode is on the move! InfoSecICU focuses on mobile device security taking a look at mobile OS cyber arms dealers NSO Group and Lucy Gang, diving into their business model and the evolution of cyber criminal enterprises. The guys pivot to mobile healthcare, discussing Apples continued move into the healthcare space and the risks […] The post Mobile Security! Cyber Arms Dealers NSO Group and Lucy Gang, and Apples Healthcare Moves appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Happy Anniversary to InfoSecICU! They guys celebrated the 52nd week of shows by discussing the HITRUST CSF framework for standardizing security certifications for healthcare-related vendors. They introduce a creepy story of Airbnb hosts using IoT devices to spy on guests. Finally, they discuss research that dives into the long term impact to a company’s value […] The post HITRUST CSF, Are Your Appliances Watching You, and Steps to Quantifying Reputational Harm appeared first on MUSC...

Steve and Gerry cover Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights (HHS OCR) briefing presented to MUSC recently and discuss the clarification it brought with it. They cover the details of the recent British Airways hacked that compromised 380,000 individuals credit card information. Given the impending Hurricane Florence, the guys refresh on Disaster Recovery […] The post OCR Presents to MUSC, British Airways Hack, and Executing DR/BC appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Steve and Gerry discuss the privacy ramifications of the Google MasterCard deal that recently came to light. They discuss Instagram’s decision to support two-factor authenticator apps and the issues with SMS as a 2nd factor. They finish up discussing the dependence and concerns of using your phone number as your identity and authenticator. Show Notes […] The post Google MasterCard Deal, Instagram 2-Factor, Phone Number as an Identifier appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Steve is fresh from Gartner Catalyst and shares his experience and lessons learned. The guys discuss a follow up story from election officials that tells the other side of the story from the recent voting village hacks at DEF CON 26. They finish up with a discussion around the damages of NotPetya a year later […] The post Gartner Catalyst, Election Hacking, and NotPetya Damages appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Gerry and Brandon discuss the long term effect of the recently published Augusta University Medical Center Breach. They cover behavior based analysis for malicious activity on the network and utilizing RITA, a security tool from Black Hills Security Group to assist. Finally they touch on the recently enacted NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act. Show Notes […] The post Augusta University Breach, New Age Detection Methodologies, NIST Small Business Cybersecurity appeared first on MUSC...

Gerry is back from BlackHat and he’s ready to tackle the oft-ignored member of the Confidentiality-Integrity-Availability triad as he digs into a new attack that tampers with medical device data to disastrous effect. While in Vegas, Gerry also had the opportunity to interview Jeremiah Grossman, CEO of BitDiscovery, to talk about the unique way his […] The post Biomedical Integrity Attacks, Jeremiah Grossman Interview, and Asset Inventory Reflection appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Brandon is back in the co-pilot’s chair as we talk about the recent GAO report that HHS is failing to protect PHI. We also share our intrigue surrounding the PHI breach at Iowa Health Group that was actually a Business Email Compromise attack. There’s also good news for Boston Childrens’ Hospital, as the hacktivist charged […] The post HHS dissed for poor cybersecurity, Iowa Health Group 1.4M patient breach, and BCG gets satisfaction against hacktivist appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Gerry and Steve cover the recently released practical guidance from NIST on securely integrating mobile devices into clinical practices. They discuss then poke holes in a recent, widely distributed report discussing America’s most cyber insecure airports, and with Blackhat on the horizon they provide a preview of things to expect from the event and in […] The post NIST Securing EHR on Mobile Devices, America’s Most Cyber Insecure Airports, and Blackhat Preview appeared first on MUSC...

Gerry and Steve discuss organizations challenge of securing their supply chain, citing a recent robotics company that lost IP from major car vendors. They provide an update on the Healthcare Sector Coordinating Councils efforts on executing on the 2017 Healthcare Cybersecurity Taskforce report. They dive into Emotet malware and how it has evolved from a […] The post Supply Chain Risks, Healthcare Sector Coordinating Council, and Emotet Threat Distribution appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Gerry and Steve have read the indictment of Russian nationals APT28 aka “Fancy Bear” aka Unit 26165 released by the DOJ. The techniques and extent of the attacks are covered and discussed. They turn their attention to an NPR investigation into techniques health insurers are employing to determine policy premiums. Thirdly, they touch on a […] The post Russia Indictments, Insurers Exploitation of Medical Data, and Sextortion appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Gerry and Brandon dig into a recent lawsuit of a cyber insurance company suing a security provider for gross negligence of protecting the insurer’s client systems and what this may mean for the industry going forward. They investigate Californias new privacy law and how it relates to individuals and the healthcare industry. They finish up […] The post Security Provider Being Sued for Effectiveness, California’s New “GDPR-esque” Law, and More Wearable Security Concerns appeared first on MUSC...

Gerry’s on holiday and Security Architect Matt Jones joins the podcast to discuss the recent Magic Unicorn revelation that has forensics experts in a tizzy. We also dive into an interview with Elizabeth Snead, an expert on phishing campaigns, as she gives us insight into interesting types of phishes and what you can do to […] The post Magic Unicorns, Exactis Data Breach, and an Interview with Phishing Expert Elizabeth Snead appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

It’s all HIPAA this week, and you’d be surprised at the meat on this bone! Steve and Gerry discuss the recent massive OCR fine to a Texas healthcare provider and how the poor understanding of HIPAA requirements and policies are leading to individuals violating HIPAA with the best of intentions. Finally, the guys cover the […] The post HIPAA Breaches, Fines, and Legislation appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

Gerry and Steve discuss a recently released security research showing geo-location data leakage from unexpected sources. They provide a list of tried and true defense-in-depth techniques for non-corporate networks. They wrap-up with a discussion on the practical application of security in corporate settings to get end-user buy-in. Show Notes Resources: Location data leak on Google […] The post Google Location Data Leaks, Defense-in-Depth on the Homefront, and Practicality in a Security...

Gerry and Steve discuss Microsofts Red Team and how its mission to beat the bad guys to finding vulnerabilities in Windows OS. They give their thoughts on a recently released research paper on the seven properties of highly secure devices and what the impact for IoT devices in general could be. They wrap up discussing […] The post Microsoft Red Team, 7 Properties of Highly Secure Devices, and Azure Sphere appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.

In a special edition of InfoSecICU, its tool time! Brandon and Gerry discuss their experiences and lessons learned with a bevy of security related software tools that you may utilize in your organization. NSM as a philosophy is covered, followed by SysMon. The guys round out discussing approaches and appropriateness of malware analysis tool sets. […] The post Tool Time! NSM, SysMon and Malware Analysis Tools appeared first on MUSC Podcasts.