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  • PP065: A Microsegmentation Overview

    PP065: A Microsegmentation Overview
    Jun 3 2025
    Microsegmentation divides a network into boundaries or segments to provide fine-grained access control to resources within those segments. On today’s Packet Protector we talk about network and security reasons for employing microsegmentation, different methods (agents, overlays, network controls, and so on), how microsegmentation fits into a zero trust strategy, and the product landscape. Episode Links:... Read more »
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    34 min
  • PP064: How Aviatrix Tackles Multi-Cloud Security Challenges (Sponsored)

    PP064: How Aviatrix Tackles Multi-Cloud Security Challenges (Sponsored)
    May 27 2025
    Aviatrix is a cloud network security company that helps you secure connectivity to and among public and private clouds. On today’s Packet Protector, sponsored by Aviatrix, we get details on how Aviatrix works, and dive into a new feature called the Secure Network Supervisor Agent. This tool uses AI to help you monitor and troubleshoot... Read more »
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    43 min
  • PP063: Wi-Fi Security and AI in the WLAN at Mobility Field Day

    PP063: Wi-Fi Security and AI in the WLAN at Mobility Field Day
    May 20 2025
    Wireless security takes center stage in this episode of Packet Protector. Jennifer Minella and guests discuss “secure by default” efforts by WLAN vendors; the current state of PSK, SAE, and WPA3; NAC and zero trust; more WLAN vendors adding AI to their products (or at least their messaging); and more. Jennifer is joined by Jonathan... Read more »
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    53 min
  • PP062: Hunting for Host Security and Performance Issues with Stratoshark

    PP062: Hunting for Host Security and Performance Issues with Stratoshark
    May 13 2025
    Stratoshark is a new tool from the Wireshark Foundation that analyzes system calls on a host. Network, security, and application teams can use Stratoshark to diagnose performance issues and investigate behavior that may indicate malware or other compromises of the host. On today’s Packet Protector we talk with Gerald Combs of the Wireshark Foundation about... Read more »
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    34 min
  • PP061: Comparing Breach Reports, RSAC 2025 Highlights, and a Security Awareness Soapbox

    PP061: Comparing Breach Reports, RSAC 2025 Highlights, and a Security Awareness Soapbox
    May 6 2025
    New breach reports show threat actor dwell times are dropping significantly. It’s a positive development, but there is a caveat. We discuss this caveat and other findings from the 2025 editions of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report and the Google M-Trends Report. We also get highlights from the 2025 RSA Conference, and JJ gets... Read more »
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    36 min
  • PP060: Subsea Cables and the Watery Risks to Critical Infrastructure

    PP060: Subsea Cables and the Watery Risks to Critical Infrastructure
    Apr 29 2025
    Submarine cables are a hidden wonder. These fiber optic bundles carry data and voice traffic around the world and serve as critical global links for communication and commerce. Today on Packet Protector, guest Andy Champagne dives into the history of submarine cables, the technological and operational advancements that allow voice and data to travel hundreds... Read more »
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    45 min
  • PP059: News Roundup – Oracle Plays Breach Word Games, Fast Flux Worries CISA, AI Package Hallucinations, and More

    PP059: News Roundup – Oracle Plays Breach Word Games, Fast Flux Worries CISA, AI Package Hallucinations, and More
    Apr 22 2025
    Once a month, the Packet Protector podcast likes to see what’s going on out there via our news roundup. There’s a lot happening! Today we discuss Fortinet warning that a threat actor has found a way to maintain read-only access on Fortinet devices even if you’ve applied the patch for the original threat. Avanti VPNs... Read more »
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    34 min
  • PP058: Network Discovery with NMAP: You’ve Got Swaptions

    PP058: Network Discovery with NMAP: You’ve Got Swaptions
    Apr 15 2025
    We’re diving into NMAP on today’s show with guest Chris Greer. Chris, an expert in network analysis and forensics, explains what NMAP is, the difference types of scans, how device fingerprinting works, and more. We also coin the term “swaptions” as we have some fun with NMAP terminology. He also gives details on how to... Read more »
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    45 min