Talkin’ About Infosec News – 9/9/2021
Summary
This podcast episode from Black Hills Information Security discusses several cybersecurity news stories from early September 2021. Topics covered include Chinese hackers being behind SolarWinds zero-day attacks, a lawsuit against a CISO related to the SolarWinds breach, and issues with Air Force cybersecurity leadership.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses nation-state attacks and a lawsuit related to a major breach, indicating negative events for defenders.
Defender Context
This episode highlights the persistence of sophisticated threat actors and the significant repercussions of major breaches, such as legal action against cybersecurity leadership. Defenders should remain vigilant against advanced persistent threats and understand the potential governance and accountability issues that can arise from security incidents.