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31337 InfoSec - Cyber Threat Weekly - Derek Krein

Hey, I'm Derek. Information security found me nearly 23 years ago, it's been a wild ride ever since! A Navy veteran and seasoned information security expert, I bring a strategic and holistic approach to problem solving.

From building robust cyber security programs and leading strategic initiatives for the US Department of Defense to implementing cutting-edge security solutions for Fortune 500 organizations, I thrive on solving complex challenges with a focus on prioritization and simplicity.

Keeping up with rapidly evolving threat trends and adversary behavior can be time-consuming and overwhelming.  Introducing the "Cyber Threat Weekly" newsletter.  Hours of research in a 10-minute read each week.  You’ll receive curated cyber threat news delivered straight to your inbox.

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Why 31337 InfoSec?

More than having fun with character sets, taunting others, or proclaiming greatness, ‘eleet’ is a mindset.  My favorite definition of 31337 is from urban dictionary:  to be elite.  One who has skills. Developing skills requires deliberate research, testing, failing forward, and diligently applying what you learn.  This is especially important

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Cyber Threat Weekly – #63

The week of January 27th through February 2nd, around 416 cyber news articles were reviewed.  A moderate amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share.  Been thinkin, complexity is the enemy of security. How do we take a step back, consolidate, automate, and simplify our security programs?

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Cyber Threat Weekly – #62

The week of January 20th through January 26th, around 369 cyber news articles were reviewed.  A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share.  Fundamentals performed with excellence wins championships.  In the case of cybersecurity, fundamentals performed with excellence can minimize organizational impact from cyber-attacks.  Simplicity

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Cyber Threat Weekly – #61

The week of January 13th through January 19th, roughly 408 cyber news articles were reviewed.  A light amount of cyber threat trends and adversarial behavior news to share.  Let’s start with researchers find a NTLMv1 bypass tactic. Fortinet auth bypass bug and threat actors dump Fortinet config data.  Typosquatting