Exploring Advanced Cybersecurity with Michael Isbitski
Cybersecurity leader Mike Isbitski explores the intricacies of cloud-native security and vulnerability management in today's technological landscape. With over 25 years of experience, he provides valuable insights into the challenges and complexities organizations face in securing ephemeral infrastructure and machine identities in the cloud. This episode also explores the cautious adoption of AI in cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that maintains operational functionality while addressing evolving security concerns. Key Points with Timestamp Security through Obscurity (00:00:00) - Mike discusses common security practices. Cloud-Native Technology Explained (00:01:30) - Unpacking the meaning of cloud-native tech. Evolving Vulnerability Management (00:03:38) - Insights on how vulnerability management has improved. AI in Cybersecurity (00:21:20) - Discussion on the slow but growing adoption of AI in cybersecurity. Challenges of Permissions and Identity (00:29:29) - The complexities of permissions in the cloud environment. Future Trends in Cybersecurity (00:34:11) - Predictions for changes and advancements in the cybersecurity landscape. About Michael Michael Isbitski is a former Gartner analyst, cybersecurity leader, and practitioner with more than 25 years of experience, specializing in application, cloud, and container security. Michael learned many hard lessons on the front lines of IT working on application security, vulnerability management, enterprise architecture, and systems engineering. He's guided countless organizations globally in their security initiatives as they support their businesses. Links Referenced: Sysdig: https://sysdig.com/ Sysdig 2024 Cloud-Native Security and Usage Report: www.sysdig.com/SITC