Storm⚡️Watch - 8/14/23
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In this Storm Watch episode the hosts discuss various topics related to cybersecurity, vulnerabilities, and attacker activity. The episode features Kimber, a product manager at GreyNoise, and Glenn Thorpe, the director of security research and detective engineering at Grey Noise. The team shares their experiences and takeaways from attending Black Hat DEF CON), a cybersecurity conference held in Las Vegas.

During the conference, the hosts noticed an increased focus on API and supply chain security, particularly among startups. They also observed a growing interest in healthcare security, with discussions centered around protecting hospitals from ransomware attacks and implementing canaries to detect such attacks faster. The hosts also mention the popularity of the AI Village at DEF CON, as well as the Policy Village, which aims to protect the cybersecurity community and researchers.

The podcast also covers the GreyNoise Capture the Flag) (CTF) event, where participants were challenged to solve various cybersecurity puzzles. The hosts express their admiration for the effort put into designing the challenges and their interest in hearing participants' reactions. They also discuss a new feature in GreyNoise that allows users to set up alerts based on specific tags, making it easier to monitor and receive updates on particular vulnerabilities.

Overall, this episode highlights the importance of staying informed about the latest trends and developments in cybersecurity, as well as the value of participating in events like Black Hat DEF CON and Grey Noise CTF to learn and engage with the cybersecurity community.

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