EMEA Monthly Talos Updates

Insights from the people who keep your network safe

Join Hazel Burton as she goes under the bonnet on important security topics with the intelligence team at Talos. In these 10-15 minute videos, they delve into important cybersecurity topics, asking the tough questions and giving the straight answers.

Latest episode

Join Hazel and Martin with February's Talos update; getting into cybersecurity - what to consider, trainings, certifications, and how to grow your skillset

Read Talos' Threat Advisory Blog: State-sponsored campaigns target global network infrastructure

Previous Episodes

In September’s Talos update Hazel Burton and Martin Lee discuss what defenders can do to be effective as possible by taking time for yourself.

Join Hazel and Martin as they discuss the rise in opportunities for attackers to include insider threats in in the attack chain.

In this important episode, Hazel and Martin discuss the recent Jaguar Tooth threat from Russia on network infrastructure and what steps you need to take now to protect yourself.

In this first episode Hazel and Martin discuss Wiper Malware. What is it, why is it important and how you can prepare your organisation against it. Please click on the video to view.

Martin and Hazel are joined by our Canadian friend, Dave Lewis, to talk about MFA, and how to manage and implement it in a way that makes life harder for attackers - especially as they are exploring ways of trying to bypass MFA solutions.

As we approach the biggest shopping season of the year, Hazel and Martin discuss how to keep secure online, for both customers and retailers. Find out what to look out for in our latest update video.

Martin and Hazel (plus special guests) discuss the latest threat topics from Cisco Live Amsterdam including social engineering and what AI really means for Cybersecurity.

Join Hazel Burton and Marin Lee in October's Talos update as they discuss ransomware versus data theft what are the differences and why are we seeing and increased amount of data theft attacks?

Join Hazel and Martin as they discuss Talos Open Source Software and how the security community can benefit from using these free tools.

Join Hazel Burton and Martin Lee (from the pub) to hear why Business Email Compromise (EBC) is back as a focus topic and how you can raise awareness of it within your organisation to prevent loss.

Building the next generation of cyber threat analysts - Join Hazel and Martin as they discuss why it is so important to have a diverse team in security, and how having an outside the industry view can give you the upper hand with cyber criminals.

This month Martin and Hazel discuss cybersecurity insurance. What it is, what it covers and what you need to consider when choosing a provider. Some great tips on which services you might, and might not, need.

As we approach the new year, Hazel and Martin discuss the latest trens predictions for 2023 and what they mean for organisations. Find out more in our latest update video.

Join Hazel Burton and Martin Lee in December's Talos update as they discuss the highlights of the Talos Year in Review, and predictions/ recommendations for the coming year.

About the hosts

Hazel Burton

Hazel is our chief interviewer and creates and edits each episode. She also contributes to Cisco's original research and security reports, when she's not on stage being an improv comedian.

Martin Lee

Martin Lee is a technical lead of security research within Talos, Cisco’s threat intelligence and research organization, and the lead for strategic planning and communications in the EMEAR region. As a researcher within Talos, he seeks to improve the resilience of the internet and awareness of current threats through researching system vulnerabilities and changes in the threat landscape.

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