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2 Minute Drill

Podcast

2 Minute Drill

Hosted by Drex DeFord

Three hot cybersecurity stories in under two minutes. Drex DeFord delivers concise, actionable security intelligence for healthcare leaders twice a week.

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Episodes (176)

2 Minute Drill: A Poetic Cyber Reminder Leaving the Holiday Season with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: A Poetic Cyber Reminder Leaving the Holiday Season with Drex DeFord

Drex reads a holiday cybersecurity poem looking back at the cyber landscape of 2024. Covering topics of Team preparedness, the growing urgency of mitigating supply chain risks in 2025, and the dual-edged impact of AI and IoT innovations in healthcare this is an episode you dont want to miss. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

2 Minute Drill: Era of Accountability, Supply Chain Breaches, and the Cyber Trust Mark with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Era of Accountability, Supply Chain Breaches, and the Cyber Trust Mark with Drex DeFord

Drex highlights stories predicting 2025's cyber forecast, highlighting Forrester's prediction of a new era of accountability for CISOs and The White House's Cyber Trust Mark initiative. Lastly, Tampa General Hospital’s $6.8M class-action lawsuit settlement following its 2023 data breach comes to a head. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Can

2 Minute Drill: Windows Update Looms, International Hacks, and Treasury Breached with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Windows Update Looms, International Hacks, and Treasury Breached with Drex DeFord

Drex covers the urgent need for Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 before support ends on October 25, 2025. Then new developments on Salt Typhoon, a Chinese hacking group, targeting major U.S. telecom carriers like Charter Communications and Windstream. He finishes by covering breaking updates on the Treasury Department breach linked to the Chinese government, impacting the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC). Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter:

2 Minute Drill: Machine Identities and Top Security Insights for 2024 with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Machine Identities and Top Security Insights for 2024 with Drex DeFord

Drex dives into the growing risks of machine identities, how cybercriminals exploit them, and steps you can take to secure your environment. Drex also shares insights from TechCrunch's 2024 cybersecurity reflections and introduces his Top 24 Breaches of 2024 document. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

2 Minute Drill: Medical Device Attacks and the Krispy Kreme Incident with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Medical Device Attacks and the Krispy Kreme Incident with Drex DeFord

First, a behind-the-scenes look at how AI security testing is pushing boundaries in Silicon Valley. Next, an Atlanta-based medical device company faces operational disruption from a cyberattack. Finally, Krispy Kreme battles an unexpected cybersecurity incident, reminding us that no industry is immune. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid This Week Health Subscribe This Week Health Twitter This Week Health Linkedin Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer Donate

2 Minute Drill: Brian Krebs, Walmart’s Data Grab, and AI Grandma Daisy with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Brian Krebs, Walmart’s Data Grab, and AI Grandma Daisy with Drex DeFord

Drex explores the fascinating work of Brian Krebs in exposing cybercriminals, Walmart's surprising acquisition of Vizio for customer data, and a British AI invention that fights scammers with humor and wit. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

2 Minute Drill: Uncovering Chinese Hacker Infiltrations in U.S. Telecoms With Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Uncovering Chinese Hacker Infiltrations in U.S. Telecoms With Drex DeFord

Drex dives into the Salt Typhoon attack, where Chinese hackers have infiltrated at least eight U.S. telecommunication carriers, accessing private texts, calls, and data from high-profile individuals. Learn about the scope of the issue, why it’s a persistent threat, and practical steps for protecting your communications. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

2 Minute Drill: FBI Holiday Warning, AI Clinical Trials, and VHA Data Breach with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: FBI Holiday Warning, AI Clinical Trials, and VHA Data Breach with Drex DeFord

Drex highlights three critical updates for the healthcare and security community: the FBI's alert on holiday-season email scams, the NIH's new AI tool for clinical trial matching, and a data breach affecting over 2,000 veterans at the VHA. Learn actionable tips to safeguard your organization during this season and stay informed on emerging AI healthcare innovations. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s L

2 Minute Drill: NHS Attacks, CISO Stress, and AI Voice Cloning with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: NHS Attacks, CISO Stress, and AI Voice Cloning with Drex DeFord

Drex unpacks the cybersecurity incident impacting NHS Trust hospitals in northwest England, explore the mounting pressures facing cybersecurity leaders that can lead to burnout, and dive into the implications of AI-powered voice cloning in Microsoft Teams. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

2 Minute Drill: Staying Safe During High-Risk Weekends with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Staying Safe During High-Risk Weekends with Drex DeFord

Drex shares crucial tips to keep your organization and personal information safe during the holiday season—a favorite time for cyber attackers. Discover how to prepare for potential ransomware attacks, bolster your incident response plans, and safely navigate public Wi-Fi networks during your holiday shopping. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Two Minute Drill: Windows Resiliency, Phobos Arrest, and Easterly's Exit with Drex DeFord.

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Two Minute Drill: Windows Resiliency, Phobos Arrest, and Easterly's Exit with Drex DeFord.

Drex dives into three critical cybersecurity updates. First, Microsoft unveils its Windows Resiliency Initiative to improve update deployment and minimize risks post-CrowdStrike incident. Next, we discuss the arrest of a Russian national involved in the Phobos ransomware-as-a-service platform, bringing relief to victims worldwide. Finally, we highlight Jen Easterly's planned departure as CISA Director in early 2025 and its potential implications. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe:

2 Minute Drill: Salt Typhoon Hacks, Palo Alto Zero-Day, and Security Training with Drex DeFord

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2 Minute Drill: Salt Typhoon Hacks, Palo Alto Zero-Day, and Security Training with Drex DeFord

Drex dives into three critical cybersecurity updates: the Salt Typhoon hacks targeting U.S. telecom giants, Palo Alto Networks' zero-day vulnerability impacting firewalls, and a UC San Diego study questioning the effectiveness of traditional security training programs. Remember, Stay a Little Paranoid Subscribe: This Week Health Twitter: This Week Health LinkedIn: Week Health Donate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer