Category: Cyber Frontiers

An Update on Meltdown and Spectre, ATM JackPotting and Christian Talks Crypto Currency – CF043

This week on Cyber Frontiers we jump into and update on the public disclosures of the meltdown and spectre vulnerabilities. We also chat about the latest hardware hacking efforts with ATMs and JackPotting as well as get Christian’s take on Crypto Currency and the coin market. Cyber Frontiers is all about Exploring Cyber security, Big… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Meltdown and Spectre: A Tear at the Foundation of Computer Security – CF042

This week on Cyber Frontiers we jump into full coverage of the 6-day old public disclosures of the meltdown and spectre vulnerabilities. With some issues mitigated, the news is a gravitational force that has dominated cybersecurity early into 2018 and could continue to engage industry for years to come. We discuss the short and long… Click for more / Podcast Player>

2018 Frontier Trends in Cybersecurity and Data Science – CF041

This week on Cyber Frontiers Jim and Christian discuss the upcoming predictions for where the cybersecurity and data science communities trend in 2018. What trends are new on the horizon, and which will only naturally accelerate trends already started? Will passwords finally bite the dust as MFA rules the day? Will AI march closer to… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Mobile Security Matters: Dissecting the Dangers of Mobile Malware – CF040

Christian is joined by Jim and special guest Kevin Schoonover to talk about mobile device security. Which predominant platforms are winning over consumer trust and adding value? What design and marketplace considerations should be factored in when buying a device that is reliable to use? What can the average guy do to better protect these… Click for more / Podcast Player>

DEFCON 2017 Recap and Macbook Wizardry – CF039

This week on Cyber Frontiers Christian and Jim recap some of the highlights from the DEFCON security conference. We discuss the overall statistics from this year’s conference, and call out a few defining characteristics for DEFCON’s 25th anniversary.   We also discuss the legal drama surrounding Marcus Hutchins, aka MalwareTech, who has been lauded as the… Click for more / Podcast Player>

Honey Haven: Creating Research HoneyPots In the Cloud – CF038

Listen Mobile: Cyber Frontiers is all about Exploring Cyber security, Big Data, and the Technologies Shaping the Future Through an Academic Perspective!   Christian Johnson, a student at the University of Maryland will bring fresh and relevant topics to the show based on the current work he does. Please leave a REVIEW (iPhone or iPad) -… Click for more / Podcast Player>