Google picks up a Wiz kid, GitHub’s malicious actions, Agentic AI is sus – ESW #399

Summary: The video discusses the importance of securing company data on unmanaged apps and devices, highlighting that traditional access management (AM) and mobile device management (MDM) solutions fall short. One password introduces Extended Access Management as a solution. Additionally, the video previews the Identiverse 2025 event and delves into current enterprise security news, covering various funding rounds, cyber incidents, and the challenges of integrating AI in security operations.

Keypoints:

• Emphasis on the necessity for employees to use company-owned devices and approved apps to protect data.
• Introduction of One Password’s Extended Access Management to secure sign-ins across apps and devices.
• Reminder of the Identiverse 2025 event in Las Vegas featuring over 250 expert speakers.
• Discussion on the impact of recent leadership changes at Cybereason amid fundraising efforts.
• Panta raises million in Series D funding, confirming the demand for validation of security controls.
• Whiz rejects a billion deal but accepts a billion offer, marking Google’s largest acquisition focused on security.
• Concerns over GitHub’s security breaches due to exposed credentials and social engineering attacks targeting developers.
• Highlighting issues related to mass hacks tied to supply chain vulnerabilities affecting various products.
• Debate on the effectiveness and readiness of AI integration in security operations, with professionals expressing concerns.
• Discussion about Cloudflare’s innovative use of lava lamps to generate entropy for cryptographic purposes.
• Concern over vulnerabilities in consumer hardware, emphasizing the need for replacement rather than extended support.
• Importance of manual oversight in AI-generated content due to quality and accuracy issues.
• Celebration of a trained rat’s successful contributions in detecting tuberculosis, demonstrating the effectiveness of biological solutions in health contexts.