]> http://feeds.sophos.com/en/rss2_0-sophos-podcasts.xml Today, cyberattacks are sophisticated, well funded and at large. Join experts from Sophos for regular discussions on the latest security issues, trends and industry developments and learn how you can better defend against attack. Sophos podcasts cover a range of security concerns such as spam, web threats, zero-day attacks, phishing, rootkits; industry topics range from PCI compliance, data leakage and social networking. Find out whether you really have the NAC know-how and if your security software and appliances are really up to scratch. Sophos en © Copyright 1997-2009, Sophos Plc Sophos studio@sophos.com sophos, security, threats, news No Thu, 28 May 2009 08:51:56 +0000 1140 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-040.mp3?_log_from=rss Sean Richmond of Sophos Australia talks to Paul Ducklin about the first of April Conficker security panic Sean Richmond of Sophos Australia talks to Paul Ducklin about the first of April Conficker security panic Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:03:26 +0000 00:05:53 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-040.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/Sophos-podcast-039.mp3?_log_from=rss Carole Theriault interviews James Lyne from the technology office at Sophos about the security risks associated with virtualized server systems and how new security technologies may help to overcome these attacks. Carole Theriault interviews James Lyne from the technology office at Sophos about the security risks associated with virtualized server systems and how new security technologies may help to overcome these attacks. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:08:48 +0000 00:06:47 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/Sophos-podcast-039.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-038.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, discusses sensible password use, explaining how cybercriminals are cracking weak passwords with the aim of hacking into users' email and web accounts and advises listeners how to create and manage multiple passwords. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, discusses sensible password use, explaining how cybercriminals are cracking weak passwords with the aim of hacking into users' email and web accounts and advises listeners how to create and manage multiple passwords. Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:05:27 +0000 00:09:23 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-038.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-037.mp3?_log_from=rss Paul Ducklin, Head of Technology for Asia Pacific, discusses the true threat from 2009's widespread Conficker virus - which spread via a variety of techniques including USB sticks - with Patrick Gray, host of the ITRadio programme 'Risky Business'. Paul Ducklin, Head of Technology for Asia Pacific, discusses the true threat from 2009's widespread Conficker virus - which spread via a variety of techniques including USB sticks - with Patrick Gray, host of the ITRadio programme 'Risky Business'. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:51:36 +0000 00:10:29 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-037.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-036.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos, discusses the social networking phenomenon, explaining how cybercriminals are using Facebook and Twitter to spread malware and spam. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos, discusses the social networking phenomenon, explaining how cybercriminals are using Facebook and Twitter to spread malware and spam. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:05:27 +0000 00:07:02 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-036.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-035.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, gives a snapshot of the findings in the 2009 threat report, revealing that US computers are the biggest contributor to the malware and spam problem and advises listeners on how to keep themselves protected as the volume of internet attacks continue to increase. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, gives a snapshot of the findings in the 2009 threat report, revealing that US computers are the biggest contributor to the malware and spam problem and advises listeners on how to keep themselves protected as the volume of internet attacks continue to increase. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:18:30 +0000 00:09:34 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-035.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-034.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, discusses the latest spam trends, explaining how social engineering tactics and social media are being used to distribute messages, and advises users how to defend against the rising tide of spam. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, discusses the latest spam trends, explaining how social engineering tactics and social media are being used to distribute messages, and advises users how to defend against the rising tide of spam. Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:03:20 +0000 00:10:05 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-034.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-033.mp3?_log_from=rss Carole Theirault interviews Scott Lewis, NAC product specialist at Sophos, about the new generation of network access control offerings and how they can address and enable IT best practices and ensure network governance. Carole Theirault interviews Scott Lewis, NAC product specialist at Sophos, about the new generation of network access control offerings and how they can address and enable IT best practices and ensure network governance. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:48:50 +0000 00:08:26 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-033.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-032.mp3?_log_from=rss With SQL injection attacks flooding the web, Fraser Howard, principal malware researcher at SophosLabs, offers free advice to administrators and surfers on how to avoid falling victim to these attacks With SQL injection attacks flooding the web, Fraser Howard, principal malware researcher at SophosLabs, offers free advice to administrators and surfers on how to avoid falling victim to these attacks Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:46:03 +0000 00:09:23 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-032.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-031.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, reviews the mid-2008 Security Threat Report, examining existing and emerging security trends and advises listeners how to keep themselves protected as web threats continue to rise. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, reviews the mid-2008 Security Threat Report, examining existing and emerging security trends and advises listeners how to keep themselves protected as web threats continue to rise. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:49:14 +0000 00:09:24 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-031.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-030.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Lee, senior Mac engineer at Sophos, shares a number of steps that Apple Mac users can take to improve the physical security of their laptops. Graham Lee, senior Mac engineer at Sophos, shares a number of steps that Apple Mac users can take to improve the physical security of their laptops. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:21:40 +0000 00:09:03 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-030.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-029.mp3?_log_from=rss Sophos's CTO Richard Jacobs discusses the security concerns around virtualization, explaining the risks associated with unmanaged virtual desktops and how administrators can control the unauthorized use of virtual software on the corporate network. Sophos's CTO Richard Jacobs discusses the security concerns around virtualization, explaining the risks associated with unmanaged virtual desktops and how administrators can control the unauthorized use of virtual software on the corporate network. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:08:33 +0000 00:09:32 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-029.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-028.mp3?_log_from=rss Sophos's free tool enabling computer users to check if machines were a security risk has revealed some startling results. Sophos's John Shaw, director of endpoint security, discusses the state of security in the market, including that half the computers scanned were missing security patches or running out-of-date protection software. Sophos's free tool enabling computer users to check if machines were a security risk has revealed some startling results. Sophos's John Shaw, director of endpoint security, discusses the state of security in the market, including that half the computers scanned were missing security patches or running out-of-date protection software. Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 00:10:17 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-028.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-027.mp3?_log_from=rss Following the continued rise in web-based threats, Richard Baldry and Carole Theriault discuss the methods being used by cybercriminials to lure victims into visiting infected webpages, what internet users can do to safely browse the web and advise how to secure websites from hacker attacks. Following the continued rise in web-based threats, Richard Baldry and Carole Theriault discuss the methods being used by cybercriminials to lure victims into visiting infected webpages, what internet users can do to safely browse the web and advise how to secure websites from hacker attacks. Mon, 12 May 2008 12:38:13 +0000 00:12:08 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcast-027.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-026.mp3?_log_from=rss The first financially motivated malware was detected for the Apple Macintosh operating system in 2007 and security experts are warning Mac users to prepare for more attacks. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, puts the threat into perspective. The first financially motivated malware was detected for the Apple Macintosh operating system in 2007 and security experts are warning Mac users to prepare for more attacks. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, puts the threat into perspective. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:44:00 +0000 00:09:46 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-026.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-025.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos gives a snapshot of the findings in the latest threat report, revealing which countries are relaying the most spam, highlighting top web threats, and explaining why the malware problem is a concern that spreads beyond Microsoft. Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos gives a snapshot of the findings in the latest threat report, revealing which countries are relaying the most spam, highlighting top web threats, and explaining why the malware problem is a concern that spreads beyond Microsoft. Fri, 1 Feb 2008 10:32:01 +0000 00:10:26 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-025.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-024.mp3?_log_from=rss Carole Theriault interviews Paul Baccas, spam and virus researcher at Sophos, about stock pump-and-dump spam. They discuss how the campaigns - ranging from plain text to attached MP3 files - have evolved, influencing global stock markets. Carole Theriault interviews Paul Baccas, spam and virus researcher at Sophos, about stock pump-and-dump spam. They discuss how the campaigns - ranging from plain text to attached MP3 files - have evolved, influencing global stock markets. Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:17:57 +0000 00:08:06 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-024.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-023.mp3?_log_from=rss Carole Theriault interviews Matthew Holden-Milner, network access control specialist at Sophos, about why organizations need to consider an access control solution to reduce the security risks posed by non-compliant endpoints, and they discuss the solutions on offer. Carole Theriault interviews Matthew Holden-Milner, network access control specialist at Sophos, about why organizations need to consider an access control solution to reduce the security risks posed by non-compliant endpoints, and they discuss the solutions on offer. Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:19:31 +0000 00:07:41 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-023.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-022.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos discusses the growing concern and implications of accidental data leakage via email, and explains what IT administrators can do to protect their businesses against data loss. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos discusses the growing concern and implications of accidental data leakage via email, and explains what IT administrators can do to protect their businesses against data loss. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:58:20 +0000 00:06:17 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-022.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-021.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos addresses concerns surrounding Payment Card Industry compliance and advises merchants on how they can secure their customers' data by following the Council's standards. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos addresses concerns surrounding Payment Card Industry compliance and advises merchants on how they can secure their customers' data by following the Council's standards. Thu, 25 Oct 2007 10:27:05 +0000 00:05:51 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-021.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-020.mp3?_log_from=rss Mark Harris, Global Director of SophosLabs discusses anti-virus testing, explaining why protection is not just about detection rates, and recommends which testing bodies users should look to for independent advice. Mark Harris, Global Director of SophosLabs discusses anti-virus testing, explaining why protection is not just about detection rates, and recommends which testing bodies users should look to for independent advice. Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:08:43 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-020.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-019.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos, discusses the phenomenon of social networking website Facebook, revealing the results of Sophos's Facebook experiment, and advises Facebook enthusiasts on how to properly secure their profiles. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos, discusses the phenomenon of social networking website Facebook, revealing the results of Sophos's Facebook experiment, and advises Facebook enthusiasts on how to properly secure their profiles. Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:12:51 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-019.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-018.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, reviews the mid-2007 Security Threat Report, looking at the most widespread security threats during the first half of the year and advises listeners on how they can keep themselves safe online. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, reviews the mid-2007 Security Threat Report, looking at the most widespread security threats during the first half of the year and advises listeners on how they can keep themselves safe online. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:13:42 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-018.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-017.mp3?_log_from=rss Richard Jacobs, CTO at Sophos, explores the concept of the dissolving network perimeter, discussing how security solutions are addressing new challenges, and offers some advice on how IT administrators can control and manage their users. Richard Jacobs, CTO at Sophos, explores the concept of the dissolving network perimeter, discussing how security solutions are addressing new challenges, and offers some advice on how IT administrators can control and manage their users. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:10:12 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-017.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-016.mp3?_log_from=rss Fraser Howard, Principal Virus Researcher at SophosLabs, discusses zero-day threats, addresses the controversy surrounding the disclosure of vulnerability information, and offers advice to users and administrators on how to defend against these malicious programs. Fraser Howard, Principal Virus Researcher at SophosLabs, discusses zero-day threats, addresses the controversy surrounding the disclosure of vulnerability information, and offers advice to users and administrators on how to defend against these malicious programs. Fri, 8 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:09:50 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-016.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-015.mp3?_log_from=rss Gurusamy Sarathy, Chief Technologist at Sophos, introduces managed appliances and discusses the benefits of vendors owning the security problem and whether managed appliances mean the end of desktop security. Gurusamy Sarathy, Chief Technologist at Sophos, introduces managed appliances and discusses the benefits of vendors owning the security problem and whether managed appliances mean the end of desktop security. Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:12:46 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-015.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-014.mp3?_log_from=rss Marc Borbas, Web Security Expert, highlights the growth in web-based threats, explains how browsing the internet can potentially place your organization at risk, and offers some advice on how to browse the web safely. Marc Borbas, Web Security Expert, highlights the growth in web-based threats, explains how browsing the internet can potentially place your organization at risk, and offers some advice on how to browse the web safely. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:10:17 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-014.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-013.mp3?_log_from=rss Vanja Svajcer, Principal Virus Researcher at SophosLabs, and John Stringer, Mobile Security Expert, discuss the increased uptake of mobile devices, explain how a mobile device can become infected, and provide some practical advice on how to protect your organization's mobile devices from attack. Vanja Svajcer, Principal Virus Researcher at SophosLabs, and John Stringer, Mobile Security Expert, discuss the increased uptake of mobile devices, explain how a mobile device can become infected, and provide some practical advice on how to protect your organization's mobile devices from attack. Thu, 8 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:09:40 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-013.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-012.mp3?_log_from=rss Our experts Bill Emerick and Jeff Sturgeon introduce Network Access Control, discuss installation and deployment options, and explain why organizations should be looking to implement a NAC solution. Our experts Bill Emerick and Jeff Sturgeon introduce Network Access Control, discuss installation and deployment options, and explain why organizations should be looking to implement a NAC solution. Mon, 5 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:07:04 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-012.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-011.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, reviews the Security Threat Report about the most widespread security threats during 2006, and asks what lies ahead for 2007. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, reviews the Security Threat Report about the most widespread security threats during 2006, and asks what lies ahead for 2007. Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0000 00:14:56 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-011.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-010.mp3?_log_from=rss Mark Harris, Global Director of SophosLabs, highlights the growth in image spam, the tactics spammers employ to evade spam filters and offers some advice to organizations struggling to deal with the problem. Mark Harris, Global Director of SophosLabs, highlights the growth in image spam, the tactics spammers employ to evade spam filters and offers some advice to organizations struggling to deal with the problem. Fri, 8 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:06:49 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-010.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-009.mp3?_log_from=rss Paul Ducklin, Head of Technology for Asia Pacific, discusses the increasing problem of online phishing, highlights what is being done to combat this menace, and asks the question, "Are the banks to blame?" Paul Ducklin, Head of Technology for Asia Pacific, discusses the increasing problem of online phishing, highlights what is being done to combat this menace, and asks the question, "Are the banks to blame?" Thu, 23 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:09:34 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-009.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-008.mp3?_log_from=rss Richard Jacobs, CTO, discusses the imminent release of Microsoft Vista, its enhanced security features, and the accusations from some security vendors that Vista's PatchGuard technology is preventing security vendors from properly protecting users. Richard Jacobs, CTO, discusses the imminent release of Microsoft Vista, its enhanced security features, and the accusations from some security vendors that Vista's PatchGuard technology is preventing security vendors from properly protecting users. Fri, 10 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:11:02 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-008.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-007.mp3?_log_from=rss Shaun Paice, Group Product Manager, highlights the challenges that small businesses face in protecting their computers and discusses their security solution needs. Shaun Paice, Group Product Manager, highlights the challenges that small businesses face in protecting their computers and discusses their security solution needs. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:05:23 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-007.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-006.mp3?_log_from=rss John Shaw, Group Product Manager, discusses the problems that arise when employees install and use unauthorized applications, and provides insight into how IT administrators can regain control of their network. John Shaw, Group Product Manager, discusses the problems that arise when employees install and use unauthorized applications, and provides insight into how IT administrators can regain control of their network. Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:07:09 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-006.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-005.mp3?_log_from=rss Charles Southey, VP of IT, discusses how to ensure that your IT security policy does not impact on your organization's productivity. Charles Southey, VP of IT, discusses how to ensure that your IT security policy does not impact on your organization's productivity. Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:08:56 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-005.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-004.mp3?_log_from=rss Vanja Svajcer, Principal Virus Researcher at SophosLabs™, explains what rootkits are, how to protect against them, and what to do if you think you have a rootkit on your computer. Vanja Svajcer, Principal Virus Researcher at SophosLabs™, explains what rootkits are, how to protect against them, and what to do if you think you have a rootkit on your computer. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:08:37 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-004.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-003.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, discusses this report examining the top 12 spam relaying countries over the second quarter of 2006, and other developments including image spam. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, discusses this report examining the top 12 spam relaying countries over the second quarter of 2006, and other developments including image spam. Tue, 8 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:08:25 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-003.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-002.mp3?_log_from=rss Michael Argast, Director of Global Sales Operations, discusses the issues schools and universities face when protecting their computers and students against security threats. Michael Argast, Director of Global Sales Operations, discusses the issues schools and universities face when protecting their computers and students against security threats. Fri, 4 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:10:24 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-002.mp3 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-001.mp3?_log_from=rss Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, reviews this report about the most widespread security threats during the first six months of 2006, and reveals what lies ahead. Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant, reviews this report about the most widespread security threats during the first six months of 2006, and reveals what lies ahead. Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0000 00:12:04 http://podcasts.sophos.com/en/sophos-podcasts-001.mp3