From Misconfigurations to Mission Control: Lessons from InfoSec World 2025 - Marene Allison, Dr. Ron Ross, Ryan Heritage, Patricia Titus, Perry Schumacher, Rob Allen - ESW #435

Live from InfoSec World 2025, this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly features six in-depth conversations with leading voices in cybersecurity, exploring the tools, strategies, and leadership approaches driving the future of enterprise defense. From configuration management and AI-generated threats to emerging frameworks and national standards, this special edition captures the most influential conversations from this year’s conference. In this episode: -You Don’t Need a Hacker When You Have Misconfigurations — Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker®, discusses how overlooked settings and weak controls continue to be one of the most common causes of breaches. He explains how Defense Against Configurations (DAC) helps organizations identify, map, and remediate configuration risks before attackers can exploit them. -Security Challenges for Mid-Sized Companies — Perry Schumacher, Chief Strategy Officer & Partner at Ridge IT Cyber, explores the evolving security challenges facing mid-sized organizations. He discusses how AI is becoming a competitive advantage, how mobility and third-party reliance complicate defenses, and what steps these organizations can take to improve resilience and efficiency. -The Rise of Security Control Management: Secure by Design, Not by Chance — Marene Allison, former CISO of Johnson & Johnson, introduces Security Control Management (SCM), a new software category that unifies control selection, mapping, validation, and enforcement. She explains how SCM transforms fragmented compliance programs into proactive, embedded defense. -Engineered for Protection: The Rise of Security Control Management — Ryan Heritage, Advisor at Sicura, continues the discussion on SCM, explaining how organizations can operationalize this approach to move from reactive reporting to proactive, data-driven defense. He highlights how automation and integration enable security decisions to be made at “the speed of relevance.” -The AI Threat: Protecting Your Email from AI-Generated Attacks — Patricia Titus, Field CISO at Abnormal Security, explores how cybercriminals are weaponizing generative AI to create sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks. She shares practical strategies for defending against AI-generated threats and emphasizes why AI-based protections are now essential for modern enterprises. -Igniting Change: A Conversation with Dr. Ron Ross — Dr. Ron Ross, CEO at RONROSSECURE, LLC, shares insights from decades of pioneering work in cybersecurity, including the Risk Management Framework and Systems Security Engineering Guidelines. He discusses how leaders can apply these principles to strengthen resilience, foster innovation, and drive meaningful change across the cybersecurity landscape.   Segment Resources ThreatLocker® Defense Against Configurations (DAC): https://www.threatlocker.com/platform/defense-against-configurations Book a demo to see DAC in action. Visit https://securityweekly.com/threatlockerisw to learn more! This segment is sponsored by Ridge IT Cyber. Visit https://securityweekly.com/ridgeisw to learn more about them! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-435

Are you walking around with a phone in your hand? Probably, are ready for the day when it gets grabbed and disappears. Aaran, Doug, and Josh talk about phone strategies on this episode of the Security Weekly News. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-533

Tune in for some hands-on tips on how to use Claude code to create some amazing and not-so-amazing software. Paul will walk you through what worked and what didn't as he 100% vibe-coded a Python Flask application. The discussion continues with the crew discussing the future of vibe coding and how AI may better help in creating and securing software. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-902

The Security Weekly 25 index is back near all time highs as the NASDAQ hits another record high. Funding and acquisitions have shifted to AI as the security industry continues to evolve. We also had a new IPO, Netskope. They will replace CyberArk once the Palo Alto Networks acquisition closes, allowing the index to survive another public company acquisition. In the leadership and communications segment, Boards Seeking AI Specialists, A CISO’s Guide to Navigating the Urgent AI Security Storm, How to Write AI Prompts That Get Results (& Don’t Suck), and more!   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-423

Doug talks about AI with Cybersecurity Expert Dr. Shakour Abuzneid from Roger Williams University. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-532

What are your favorite resources for secure code? Co-hosts John Kinsella and Kalyani Pawar talk about the reality of bringing security into a business. We talk about the role of the OWASP Top 10 and the OWASP ASVS in crafting security programs. And balance that with a discussion in what's the best use of everyone's time -- developers and appsec folks alike -- in crafting code that's secure by design rather than just secure from scanner results.   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/asw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-358

Interview with Ravid Circus Ravid will discuss why security and engineering misalignment is the biggest barrier to fast, effective remediation, using data from Seemplicity’s 2025 Remediation Operations Report. This is costing some teams days of unnecessary exposure, which can lead to major security implications for organizations. Segment Resources: https://seemplicity.io/papers/the-2025-remediation-operations-report/ https://seemplicity.io/news/seemplicity-releases-2025-remediation-operations-report-91-of-organizations-experience-delays-in-vulnerability-remediation/ https://seemplicity.io/blog/2025-remediation-operations-report-organizations-still-struggle/   Topic Segment: Thoughts on Anthropic's latest security report Ex-SC Media journalist Derek Johnson did a great job writing this one up over at Cyberscoop: China’s ‘autonomous’ AI-powered hacking campaign still required a ton of human work There are a number of interesting questions that have been raised here. Some want more technical details and question the report's conclusions. How automated was it, really? I found it odd that Anthropic's CEO was on 60 minutes the same week, talking about how dangerous AI is (which is his company's primary and only product). I think one of the more interesting things to discuss is how Anthropic has based its identity and brand on AI safety. While so many other SaaS companies appear to be doing the bare minimum to stop attacks against their customers, Anthropic is putting significant resources into testing for future threats and discovering active attacks.   News Segment Finally, in the enterprise security news, vendor layoffs have started again the sins of security vendor research the pillars of the Internet are burning selling out to North Korea isn’t worth what they’re paying you ransom payments, in 24 easy installments? a breach handled the right way we probably shouldn’t be putting LLMs into kids toys ordering coffee from the terminal All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly.   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-434

Emoticons, Sonicwall, Global Protect, Pop-ups, WhatsApp, 7Zip, Roblox, Josh Marpet, and More on the Security Weekly News.   Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/swn for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/swn-531

In the security news: Cloudflare was down, it was not good Logitech breached The largest data breach in history? Fortinet Fortiweb - the saga continues Hacking Linux through your malware scanner, oh the irony I never stopped hating systemd The ASUS exploit that never existed If iRobot fails, can we deploy our own hacker bot army? Firmware encryption is a bitch Threat actors deply Claude Code Remembering the Viasat hack and why we can't have nice things Hacking re-entry sensors Sending signals in the wrong direction A File Format Uncracked for 20 Years And 2026 is the year of the Linux desktop! Then, high school junior Bryce Owen joins us to discuss how he created the "Space Badge"! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/psw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/psw-901

It's a topic we discuss often on Business Security Weekly: CISO Burnout. It's real, but how should you manage it? Dr. Yonesy Núñez, Global Cybersecurity Executive at Chain Bridge Bank and former Managing Director, Chief Cybersecurity Risk Officer, and Chief Information Security Officer at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), joins Business Security Weekly to share his personal insights. An advocate of CISO Health and Wellness, Yonesy will discuss how we can "Optimize the Operator" by creating harmony with mind and spirit. Segment Resources: https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Yonesy-Nunez-Global-Cybersecurity-Executive-Chain-Bridge-Bank/e79e72a5-4b18-48b1-b5ab-8a0afd47d782 In the leadership and communications segment, CISOs are cracking under pressure, How BISOs enable CISOs to scale security across the business, Great Leaders Empower Strategic Decision-Making Across the Organization, and more! Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/bsw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-422