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Ep 465UL NO. 465 | The SaaS Attack Vector, Project Stargate, and Undersea Cable Drones

also...Joseph goes independent, Perplexity's new search API, Stoicism's gift, and much more... Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 202521 min

Ep 464UL NO. 464 | AI Phishing Matches Humans, Under Sea Cable Cutter Patents, and Siri is About to Not Suck

also...Russia's actual playbook, CISA's new rating system, and everyone's doing robots now Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 18, 202528 min

Ep 463UL NO. 463 | Launching 2025, US Soldier Data Leak, AI Agents Emerge, China's Global Spy Network, Robotaxis Now Safer Than Humans

Navigating AI's impact on work, the rise of transnational threats, a grim new reality in air travel, and how to harness the chaos of 2025 for personal and professional growth. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202544 min

Ep 462UL NO. 462: Full-Face Mask Deceptions, VS Code Tunnel Hacks, Quiet AI Emergence at Apple, and Tokyo’s Three-Day Weekend Gamble

...plus building personal TELOS files, the ChatGPT Pro vs. Claude coding face-off, a human bird flu case in Louisiana, and ketones fighting Alzheimer’s. ➡  Make your app enterprise-ready and start selling to enterprise customers with WorkOS: workos.com Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 22, 202427 min

How Much AI Do We Need? - My AI Industry Prediction

In this episode, Daniel Miessler explores how AI can transform our understanding of the present and create actionable paths for a better future. He talks about: The Current State, Desired State, and Transition in AI Applications:How AI frameworks can analyze the current state, define a desired state, and propose action plans to address challenges in education, climate, health, and beyond. The Infrastructure and Scale of AI:Why we’re only at the beginning of building the AI infrastructure required for future demands, from GPUs and data centers to startups pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The Role of AI in Human and Organizational Development:How AI can revolutionize personal lives, enhance businesses, and solve societal issues by gathering and analyzing massive amounts of contextual data to provide actionable insights. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction to Unsupervised Learning Podcast 1:10 - Concept: Predicting AI Infrastructure Needs3:45 - The Challenge of Predicting Technology vs Human Desires6:20 - Exploring AI Infrastructure Metrics (GPUs, Data Centers, Startups)8:55 - Philosophical Insight: Current State vs Desired State 12:15 - AI’s Role in Learning from the Past and Anticipating the Future 14:50 - Addressing Global Issues with AI (Education, Poverty, Climate) 18:30 - Transitioning from Current State to Desired State 22:05 - Context Gathering: Granularity and Technology Limitations 25:40 - AI's Impact on Individual and Family Contexts 29:10 - AI’s Potential in Business: Granularity and Cost 32:50 - Vision of Life OS and Personalized Assistance 36:15 - AI in Society: Predicting and Preventing Problems 40:00 - Infinite Context and the Scaling of AI Capabilities 44:30 - Predictions on AI Context Size and Infrastructure Demand 48:20 - The Importance of Understanding the Current State 52:10 - ConclusionBecome a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 11, 202428 min

Ep 459UL NO. 459: New Active 0-day Exploitation, AI That Sees Your Open Apps, The RebootAI Project

A conversation with Rob Allen from ThreatLocker, UL's Black Friday sale, Finland's internet disrupted, and more... ➡️ Get Your Free Cloud Security Scan with Wiz: wiz.io/ul Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 21, 202423 min

A Conversation with Rob Allen from ThreatLocker

In this conversation, I speak with Rob Allen, Chief Product Officer at ThreatLocker. We talk about: ThreatLocker’s Unique Zero Trust Approach to Cybersecurity:How ThreatLocker’s "deny by default, permit by exception" methodology, along with automated application learning and built-in definitions for over 4,000 applications, simplifies allowlisting and enhances endpoint security. Innovations in ThreatLocker’s Control Features:How ThreatLocker’s ringfencing prevents unauthorized application interactions and data access, and dynamic firewalls mitigate risks like lateral movement and ransomware attacks through endpoint-level network segmentation. Recent Developments and Cloud Expansion:How ThreatLocker Detect and Cloud Detect provide advanced detection capabilities for endpoint and cloud environments, including Office 365, enabling anomaly detection, centralized alerts, and proactive threat management. And more. Into (00:00:00)ThreatLocker's Zero Trust Cybersecurity Approach (00:00:31)Understanding Allow Listing in Cybersecurity (00:01:49)Managing Software Updates with ThreatLocker (00:02:13)Automated Application Updates for Over 4000 Programs (00:04:11)Vendor Collaboration for Early Software Updates (00:05:40)Challenges and Risks of Immediate Software Updates (00:06:53)Assuming Breach: A Core Cybersecurity Principle (00:08:10)Implementing Zero Trust Strategies with Ring Fencing (00:09:30)Controlling Application Interactions to Prevent Threats (00:09:50)Advanced Data Protection with Storage Control (00:13:17)Dynamic ACLs for Smarter Network Control (00:15:48)Ransomware Risks from Open Ports (00:16:50)Using Shodan to Identify Open Port Vulnerabilities (00:17:19)Building Application Allow Lists with Contextual Data (00:18:43)Learning Mode for Application and Traffic Visibility (00:19:36)Balancing User Behavior Control and Workflow (00:20:44)Integrating Detection and Control with ThreatLocker Detect (00:21:44)Why Detection is Critical in Cybersecurity Layers (00:22:41)Response Mechanisms and Automated Remediation (00:24:02)Lockdown Mode: Ultimate Isolation from Threats (00:25:38)Streamlined Application Approvals with Cyber Hero (00:26:36)Breaking Down Ransomware Attack Stages (00:27:46)Introducing Cloud Detect for Cloud Security (00:29:39)How to Learn More About ThreatLocker Solutions (00:30:47)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 202432 min

Ep 458UL NO. 458: Ollama Vulnerabilities, Rating AI Using AI, The Mantis Hack-back Framework

My conversation with Jason Haddix from Flare, Google finds a Zero-Day with AI, Robot Dogs Protecting Mar-a-Lago, and more... Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 17, 202432 min

A Conversation with Jason Haddix from Flare

Streamline Your Cybersecurity with Flare Here: https://try.flare.io/unsupervised-learning/ In this conversation, I speak with Jason Haddix, founder of Arcanum Security and CISO at Flare. We talk about: Flare's Unique Approach to Threat Intelligence:How Flare's capability to uncover compromised credentials and cookies from the dark web and private forums has been crucial in red team engagements. Challenges of Credential Theft and Advanced Malware Techniques:How adversaries utilize tools like the RedLine Stealer malware to gather credentials, cookies, and other sensitive information, and this stolen data enables attackers to bypass authentication protocols, emphasizing the need for comprehensive exposure management. Jason's Journey To Founding Arcanum & Arcanum's Security Training Programs:How Jason now advises on product development and threat intelligence as Flare's CISO and his journey to fund Arcanum, a company focused on red teaming and cybersecurity, and Arcanum's specialized training programs focusing on offensive security and using AI in security roles. And more Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:00)Guest Excitement on Podcast (00:00:20)Jason's New Business and Flare Role (00:00:24)Career Shift from Ubisoft to Red Teaming (00:01:02)Evolution of Adversary Tactics (00:02:04)Flare's Credential Exposure Management (00:02:58)Synergy Between Arcanum and Flare(00:03:55)Dark Web Credential Compromise (00:04:45)Challenges with Two-Factor Authentication (00:06:25)Cookie Theft and Unauthorized Access (00:07:39)Redline Malware and Its Impact (00:08:12)Flare's Research Capabilities (00:09:50)Potential for Advanced Malware Detection (00:11:40)Expansion of Threat Intelligence Services (00:12:15)Vision for a Unified Security Dashboard (00:13:25)Integrating Threat Intelligence with Identity Management (00:14:00)Credential Update Notifications via API (00:15:54)Automated Credential Management Potential (00:17:28)AI Features in Security Platforms (00:17:32)Exploration of Automated Security Responses (00:18:38)Introduction to Arcanum Security (00:19:25)Overview of Arcanum Training Courses (00:20:25)Necessity for Up-to-Date Training (00:22:15)Guest Experts in Training Sessions (00:23:08)Upcoming Features for Flare (00:25:11)Integrating Vulnerability Management (00:28:08)Accessing Flare's Free Trial (00:28:25)Learning More About Arcanum (00:29:09)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202430 min

Ep 454UL NO. 454: The First AI Breaches

AI Avatar Breaches, Gullibility is Vulnerability: Conspiracy is Threat, Caldera's New Plugin, and more... Try Out the ThreatLocker to take your security to the next level: https://www.threatlocker.com/ul Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202435 min

How My Projects Fit Together (Substrate, Fabric, Telos, Daemon, and Human 3.0)

This episode, "How My Projects Fit Together," is a follow-up to a previous post called "What I Am Doing & How It's Going". Here, Daniel Miessler addresses the most commonly asked questions: "I see all your projects, but what are they? How are they related?" He takes an individual look at his various projects (Substrate, Fabric, Telos, Daemon, and Human 3.0) and then how they work together to tackle big issues such as the lack of purpose and meaning in people's lives, preparing people for the impact of AI in society, and the need for holistic human development. For all the projects’ links,visit: https://danielmiessler.com/p/how-my-projects-fit-together - Intro (00:00:00)- Identifying Major Problems (00:00:47)- Lack of Purpose and Meaning (00:01:50)- Impact of AI on Society (00:01:50)- Training for Full-Spectrum Individuals (00:03:02)- Security as a Core Focus (00:03:02)- Helios: Attack Surface Monitoring (00:04:11)- Daemon: Security Program Management (00:05:16)- Substrate: Enhancing Human Understanding (00:06:21)- Argument Components in Substrate (00:07:35)- AI and Argument Detection (00:10:59)- Fabric: Augmenting Humans with AI (00:15:26)- Fabric Patterns for Problem Solving (00:16:31)- Fabric Overview (00:19:36)- Telos Introduction (00:20:50)- Articulating the Mission (00:21:50)- Telos File Example (00:22:53)- Managing Personal Life with Telos (00:23:57)- AI and Purpose (00:26:10)- Daemon Introduction (00:28:21)- API Concept in Daily Life (00:29:28)- Digital Assistants and APIs (00:31:40)- Human Connection through Sharing (00:37:52)- Daemon Personal API Broadcast (00:39:53)- Human 30 Introduction (00:43:07)- Human 30 Philosophy (00:45:22)- Impact of AI on Work (00:48:47)- Human 30 Platform Overview (00:51:00)- Summary of Projects (00:54:03)- Vision of Future AI Integration (00:56:21)- Encouragement for Clarity and Purpose (00:57:39)- Encouragement for Purpose (00:59:47)- Articulating Your Work (01:00:46)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 20241h 1m

Human 3.0—The Skills & Mental Frames Required To Thrive In An AI World

Human 3.0 is here. In this conference for the United Nations, Daniel Miessler introduces the topic of Human 3.0 philosophy and the skills and mental frameworks needed to thrive in an AI-driven world. Learn about: - The future of work and the human 3.0 economy. - How AI will revolutionize startups and entrepreneurship. - How one-person billion-dollar companies are becoming a reality. - Creative expression and AI. - The importance of personal visibility and authenticity. - How to survive and thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 9, 202430 min

Ep 452UL NO. 452: The New Hotness: NotebookLM

China prepping for kinetic using cyber?, Automatic podcast creation using NotebookLM, VM + AI, and more... Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 7, 202450 min

NotebookLM Podcast: David Deutsch, Understanding, and AI

This is a NotebookLM podcast based on a long conversation I had with my AI, DARSA, on the topic of whether AIs truly understand things and/or are capable of creativity.Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 2, 202412 min

Venture Capitalists Favor Risk-Takers: The Rise of Self-Made Billionaires and Tech Innovators

Venture capitalists aren't looking for nice founders; they want risk-takers. Nate Silver highlights that 70% of the billionaires on the 2023 Forbes 400 list are self-made, often coming from modest backgrounds. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 20245 min

AI Comedians by 2026? The Future of Comedy and the Turing Test for Laughter

Comedians are increasingly using AI to help write jokes and brainstorm ideas, with mixed results. I think this is similar to the Turing Test in terms of the importance of AI progress. If AI can write a full set of comedy and make humans laugh, that’s f*cking huge. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 20244 min

The Alarming Power of Deepfakes

Trump shared a fake image of Harris speaking at a Communist event. This one looks fairly fake, but 1) lots of people will still believe it’s real, and 2) current tech can already make more believable ones. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 20246 min

Ep 451UL NO. 451: Altman Says ASI in "Thousands of Days"

A new Fabric web app called FabricUI!, Many AI Eyes, PagerAttack Analysis, a new Ripgrep, and more... Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 202431 min

Russia Is Paying Right Wing Influencers?

A whole bunch of right-wing influencers received millions from Russia in return for promoting pro-Russian talking points. Hilarious to me since their whole narrative is to be skeptical and discerning. Except when it comes to obvious Russian propaganda. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 25, 20247 min

This Is The Future Career For Creators - Virtual Realities, Economies, and Meaning

The more I think about it, the more I think a major career for creators going forward will be building entire realities for people to live inside of. So think post-AG/SI and post UBI, and where games are extraordinarily immersive. I think there will be a huge market for creative people building the story lines and stat systems and look and feel of entire worlds that people will live inside of for a period of years at a time. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 24, 20248 min

My First Thoughts on New OpenAI Strawberry Model ( OpenAI o1-preview)

Here are my first thoughts after using OpenAI's New Strawberry Model for a couple of hours Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 19, 202422 min

Ep 450UL NO. 450: Thoughts on o1-preview and the Path to AGI

80% Chinese Cranes, Drones vs. Abrahams, a RAG kickstart, a Canary-based Security Maturity Model, and more... Check out Wiz for a Free Could Security Scan:https://www.wiz.io/ul Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202424 min

A Conversation with Shiladitya Sircar from BlackBerry on DeepFake Threats

In this conversation, I speak with Shiladitya Sircar, Senior VP of Product Engineering and Data Science at BlackBerry. We talk about: The Rise of Deepfakes and Cyber ThreatsInnovation Meets Malicious Intent: Deepfakes are not just a tech novelty; they’re a growing threat. From text-based phishing to hyper-realistic fake videos and audio, the landscape of cyber threats is evolving rapidly. Deepfake technology can clone voices, making it easier for cybercriminals to impersonate individuals and bypass security measures. Understanding Identity CompromiseVoice Cloning Dangers: Our brains are wired to trust familiar voices, making voice cloning particularly insidious. We share a chilling story about a cybercriminal impersonating Ferrari’s CEO. The attacker’s deepfake was so convincing that it almost led to a major scam. The Impact on TrustEroding Trust in Systems: Deepfakes can undermine trust in institutions and systems, much like traditional scams but with a high-tech twist. Beyond individual attacks, deepfakes can manipulate public opinion and even influence elections. Organizations need to train employees to spot deepfakes, and there’s a pressing need for laws that specifically address deepfakes and identity spoofing. And more Intro (00:00:00)Main Cyber Threats from Deepfakes (00:00:56)Identity Compromise Explained (00:02:47)Impact of Deepfakes on Trust (00:06:23)Deepfakes in Attack Chains (00:08:15)Case Studies of Deepfake Attacks (00:09:41)Emerging Threat Landscape (00:13:56)Defending Against Deepfake Attacks (00:15:07)Regulatory Frameworks Needed (00:16:28)The Role of Education and Technology (00:18:57)Future of Content Authenticity (00:20:53)Legislation and Authenticity Mechanisms (00:22:04)Real-Time Deepfake Validation (00:23:18)Government and Industry Partnership (00:24:07)Media Forensic Research (00:24:23)Zero Knowledge Proofs (00:25:36)Content Provenance and Authenticity (00:26:52)Trust Network Expansion (00:28:00)Puppeteering Technology (00:29:20)Stream Authentication Challenges (00:30:21)Hardware-Level Trust (00:32:00)Fragmentation in Standards (00:32:29)Trust in Communication Protocols (00:33:51)Collaboration for Solutions (00:35:22)Apple's Unique Position (00:36:47)Erosion of Trust (00:37:31)AI Agents for Detection (00:38:11)Short-term and Long-term Solutions (00:38:45)Awareness and Education (00:41:23)Predictions for Deepfake Technology (00:41:48)Community Action Against Deepfakes (00:43:09)Learning More About BlackBerry's Work (00:43:29)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 202444 min

Ep 449UL NO. 449: China Hits US ISPs, NIST CSF 2.0, Russian Intel Attacks, Stagnant Companies...

Life changing books, defining your core problems, the Apple updates, and much more... ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202454 min

North Korea Strategy to “Infiltrate” Foreign Companies

KnowBe4 accidentally hired a North Korean state actor who tried to install info-stealing malware on their devices. They caught it in time, but it shows how good North Korean hackers are at pretending to be IT staff. | Bill Toulas | MORE Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 20243 min

How To Find Great People to Work With - UBI & Talent Distribution

This reminds me of a very similar lesson I learned when hiring in cybersecurity over 20 years: exposing people to training and encouragement makes the stars stand out, but it doesn’t turn everyone into stars. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 20249 min

Ambition & UBI - Why People Are Working Less

The idea that Universal Basic Income (UBI) reduces the need to work isn't new, but recent studies show it doesn't lead to better jobs or more education. Instead, people just work less. | by Alex Howlett | MORE Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 20247 min

Ep 448UL NO. 448: TSA SQLi, NYT Github, NK RPM, NVIDIA Mystery...

Becoming Attention, Weighting on OpenAI, Ozempic and Aging?, and more... ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 202422 min

Google Current State A Waste of Money & Talent

Google is slowly getting rid of all the best things it has. The main thing Google is growing is its graveyard. Such a colossal waste of money and talent. Their failures should be studied for centuries as an example of what happens when you don’t lead with UX-focused product management, rather than “throw shit at wall”-focused engineering. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 20242 min

How China is Winning The Energy War

China is installing record amounts of solar and wind energy, adding 10 gigawatts of wind and solar capacity every two weeks, which is like building five large nuclear power plants weekly. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 20242 min

AI The Creative Workflow & The Dangers of Groupthink

A new study shows that while generative AI like ChatGPT makes individual stories more creative and engaging, it also makes them more similar to each other. | by Ben Dickson | MORE Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 20245 min

Ep 447UL NO. 447: Sam Curry on Bug Bounty Careers, Slack Data Exfil, The Work Lie

Stopping Chinese AI/Robot imports, Substrate for political platforms, sun vs. smoking, and more... Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 202432 min

Don’t Judge Yourself Based On What Companies Think of Your Skills

I watched a number of videos last night about people losing their jobs, starting a YouTube channel, and just generally struggling. People are hurting because they’re feeling the ground shifting under their feet and it’s not clear if it’s their fault, what’s going on, or what to do about it. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 20244 min

Microsoft Fires DEI Team & The Correct Approach To Diversity

Microsoft Lays Off DEI Team — Microsoft laid off its diversity, equity, and inclusion team, saying DEI is "no longer business critical." MORE Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 27, 20242 min

Ep 446UL NO. 446: AI Ecosystem Components, MS 0-Days, Iranian Campaign Hacks…

Political deepfakes are here, Grok2 is insane, weakness vs. evil, and more… Check out ThreatLocker to secure your data: threatlocker.com/ul Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Discussed in this episode: Intro (00:00:00)Migration to Go (00:01:45)Aphorisms and AI Models (00:03:09)Peter Thiel and Joe Rogan Discussion (00:04:12)Thiel's Intellectual Approach (00:05:15)Thiel's Complexity (00:07:25)Community Libraries (00:11:13)AI Model Ecosystems (00:12:12)Microsoft Security Flaws (00:13:15)Russian Cyber Campaign (00:13:45)Taiwan Strait Drone Strategy (00:14:24)Offensive AI Research (00:14:45)Cyber Attacks on Iranian Banks (00:15:21)Trump's Fake Image Controversy (00:15:21)Deepfakes and Misinformation (00:16:16)Potential for Crisis from Misinformation (00:18:24)Iranian Hacking Campaigns (00:19:31)China's Cyber Spies (00:20:22)AI Image Generation Chaos (00:20:22)AI in Comedy (00:21:28)Deepfake Comedy Integration (00:22:40)Future of Deepfake Comedy (00:23:28)San Francisco's Software Ban (00:23:28)China's Manufacturing Crisis (00:24:25)Venture Capital Trends (00:25:30)Gen Z Unemployment Trends (00:28:24)Impact of Technology on Childhood (00:29:28)Dopamine Levels and Boredom (00:32:22)Privilege of Stable Households (00:34:23)Market for Content Authenticity (00:35:24)Weakness vs. Evil (00:35:24)Fabric Integration with Raycast (00:36:25)Eric Schmidt's Honest Interview (00:37:59)AI as Augmentation Technology (00:38:63)Live Coding Demonstration (00:39:57)The Importance of AI Awareness (00:41:08)Aphorism of the Week (00:41:29)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 202442 min

Introducing Substrate—An Open-source Framework for Human Understanding, Meaning, and Progress

This episode introduces Substrate—An Open-source Framework for Human Understanding, Meaning, and Progress. Substrate is a crowdsourced project designed to enhance understanding, communication, and action in order to move humanity forward. Read the Article:📃 https://danielmiessler.com/p/introducing-substrate TOPICS:Introduction to Substrate (00:00:00)Components of Substrate (00:01:18)GitHub Repository Overview (00:02:33)Purpose of Substrate (00:04:36)Argument Visualization Example (00:05:32)Graphical Representation of Arguments (00:07:55)Trust in Sources (00:09:56)Strengthening Discussions (00:10:57)Real-World Use Cases (00:11:54)Describing Yourself with Substrate (00:12:55)Learning About Others (00:14:54)Visualizing Arguments and Claims (00:15:51)Transparency in Evaluating Claims (00:17:59)The Tiny Teapot Claim (00:18:54)Substrate Plus AI (00:20:04)Automating Science Workflows (00:21:16)Monitoring Crime and Corruption (00:24:21)Leadership Accountability (00:29:49)Companies as Graphs of Algorithms (00:31:56)Future State Optimization (00:35:47)Understanding Security Assessment (00:36:41)Optimizing Processes with AI (00:37:46)The Purpose of Substrate (00:38:49)AI's Role in Substrate (00:39:56)Want to Be Involved? (00:39:56) REFERENCED RESOURCES: My 9,000-word Illustrated Essay on Where I Think AI is Heading🔥 https://danielmiessler.com/p/ai-predictable-path-7-components-2024 The Substrate Project:⚙️ https://github.com/human-substrate Follow on X:🆇 https://x.com/danielmiessler Subscribe to the newsletter at: ✉️ https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:🤝🏻https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeBecome a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 202441 min

Ep 444UL NO. 444: Pizza Meter Intelligence, China Bypasses Bans, Securing AWS Secrets…

What to expect at Blackhat/DEFCON, Identifying Explosives, OpenAI's new models, Llama 4 Timeline, and more… ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Discussed in this episode:Intro (00:00:00)OSINT and the Pizza Index (00:01:08)Agent Framework Development (00:02:12)State of Cybersecurity (00:04:08)Critical Security Vulnerabilities (00:05:27)Ransomware Trends (00:06:25)Data Breach Costs (00:07:29)AI Developments (00:08:40)California AI Regulation (00:09:42)OpenAI's GPT-4 Launch (00:11:01)Tech Company Updates (00:12:03)Shifts in Workforce Dynamics (00:13:07)Prisoner Swap News (00:17:06)Shark AI Model (00:18:03)Dementia Prevention Insights (00:19:03)Genetics of Self-Control (00:20:12)Name and Appearance Study (00:20:12)Alzheimer's Disease Research (00:20:12)Dungeons and Dragons Rulebooks (00:20:12)Novelists Writing Bug Reports (00:21:22)Recent UBI Study Analysis (00:21:22)Free-Range Kids Initiative (00:21:22)Discovery Farm Bot (00:22:13)Super Memory AI (00:22:13)Avi Shipman's AI Pendant (00:22:13)Installing Fabric (00:22:13)Fleet Open Source Tool (00:22:13)SOC2 Policy Templates (00:22:13)Clutch Security Platform (00:22:13)Black Hat Reminder (00:23:48)Aphorism of the Week (00:23:48)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 202424 min

Scaling Misinformation With AI

Daniel Miessler discusses how AI can grow the number of elite propagandists and hackers employed by foreign intelligence agencies. Discussed in this video: AI-Enhanced Software and Disinformation (00:00:00)Russia utilizes AI software, Millio Radar, to create sophisticated fake personas for disinformation. Concerns About AI Sophistication (00:01:12)The increasing capabilities of AI could enable enemies to manipulate information on a massive scale. Shift from Block List to Allow List (00:02:30)The internet may need to transition to an allow list system to combat overwhelming disinformation. Risks for Ordinary Individuals (00:03:44)Regular users, especially the less tech-savvy, are at high risk of falling victim to manipulation online. Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 20245 min

Ep 443UL NO. 443: North Korean Co-workers, UBI Failure?, AI-Groupthink, GPS Spoofing…

Switzerland goes open source, Google keeps cookies, DJI not cancelled, Alzheimer's spray, and more… ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Discussed in this episode: Intro (00:00:00)Job Loss and Career Change (00:01:42)Self-Worth in the Job Market (00:02:55)The Need for Kindness (00:03:54)North Korean Cybersecurity Threat (00:04:57)GPS Spoofing Risks (00:07:11)Malicious Acts Disrupting Transportation (00:08:10)Google's Cookie Policy Change (00:09:19)AI's Impact on the Job Market (00:10:30)Generative AI and Creativity (00:11:32)Concerns Over AI Influence (00:12:50)Switzerland's Open Source Law (00:15:08)Waymo vs. Tesla in Self-Driving (00:16:07)Hiring Practices in Tech Companies (00:17:07)Declining U.S. Birthrate (00:18:11)Universal Basic Income (00:18:11)Building a Star Team (00:19:48)Overcoming Disadvantages (00:23:06)Distribution of Talent (00:24:07)Southwest Airlines Policy Change (00:25:16)Economic Stress in America (00:26:32)Breakthroughs in Medicine (00:27:45)Conspiracy Theories in Politics (00:28:32)Humanizing Political Differences (00:30:00)Lessons from "The Righteous Mind" (00:31:16)The Importance of Empathy (00:32:17) Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 202433 min

A Conversation with Christine Gadsby from BlackBerry

In this conversation, I speak with Christine Gadsby, Head of Product Security Operations Team at BlackBerry. We talk about: The Role of AI in Cybersecurity: AI's real advancements, practical applications, and associated challenges, moving beyond the hype. Enhancing Incident Response and Threat Hunting Christine highlights AI's significant impact on enhancing incident response and threat hunting, how AI quickly analyzes vast data to identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), automates routine tasks, and improves decision-making with actionable insights. The Evolution of Blackberry in Cybersecurity Christine discusses Blackberry's shift from mobile devices to cybersecurity, emphasizing their focus on highly regulated environment and how the acquisition of Silence brought advanced AI capabilities, enhancing their security solutions. Among other topics. Intro (00:00:00)AI in Cybersecurity: Hype or Reality? (00:00:06)Incident Response and Threat Hunting (00:01:12)Automation in Security Programs (00:02:08)Industry-Specific AI Needs (00:03:20)AI's Role in Regulated Environments (00:04:23)Blackberry's AI Integration (00:04:50)Perceptions of Blackberry's Evolution (00:06:51)Trust in Vendor Relationships (00:09:11)AI's Potential in Monitoring (00:11:12)Challenges of Staffing in Cybersecurity (00:13:18)Staff Turnover in Cybersecurity (00:13:54)Burnout and Job Satisfaction (00:14:18)Hiring Challenges in Security (00:15:17)Confusion in Cyber Job Market (00:16:10)Job Changes Among Cyber Leaders (00:17:10)Outsourcing Security Functions (00:18:09)Pressure from Boards (00:18:57)Evolving Security Needs (00:19:40)Human Element in Cybersecurity (00:20:46)Talent Pipeline Issues (00:21:40)Challenges of Smaller Companies (00:22:32)Job Satisfaction and Workload (00:24:03)Pressure Cooker Environment (00:24:43)Crypto Attacks Resurgence (00:26:16)Crypto Mining Discussion (00:26:33)APT 32 Insights (00:27:22)Employee Training Importance (00:28:41)Indicators of Crypto Mining (00:29:45)Detection Challenges (00:30:30)Normal System Behavior (00:32:13)Looking Ahead to 2025 (00:32:44)*Supply Chain Pressures (00:35:08)Arms Race in Security (00:35:27)Liability Hot Potato (00:36:27)Managed Services Growth (00:36:44)Cyber Insurance Trends (00:37:52)CISO Evolution (00:39:10)The Importance of Trust in Supply Chain (00:39:56)Predictions for Cybersecurity Roles (00:40:46)Following Blackberry's Work (00:41:00)Networking and Future Conversations (00:41:05)Conclusion (00:41:37)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 202441 min

Ep 442UL NO. 442: Crowdstrike Analysis, Cannabis=Soma?, NK Github SE, AI Weaponry

Chinese Solar Builds, DOJ Domain Seizures, Scattered Spider Arrest, Kaiser AI, and more… ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Discussed in this episode:Intro (00:00:00)CrowdStrike Incident Discussion (00:01:49)Threat Actor and Social Engineering (00:03:49)AI Weapons for Ukraine (00:04:56)China's Energy Expansion (00:06:09)Foreign Influence and Disinformation (00:07:30)AI Race and China's Restrictions (00:08:33)Healthcare Innovations with AI (00:10:20)Nvidia's Potential Losses (00:11:19)Google's URL Shortening Service Shutdown (00:14:36)Tech Startup Challenges (00:14:36)Meta Analysis on Toothbrushing (00:16:43)Young Adulthood and Happiness Crisis (00:17:53)AI's Impact on Employment (00:19:08)The Impact of UBI on Ambition (00:20:11)The Nature of Ambition (00:21:18)Cultural Influence on Drive (00:23:14)Addressing Societal Issues (00:24:16)Mental Models for Success (00:24:16)Cannabis and Mediocrity (00:25:25)Conspiracy Culture Commentary (00:26:28)AI in Security (00:27:39)Silicon Valley Political Movements (00:27:39)Discovery Dilemma Tool (00:28:52)Emergency Preparedness (00:28:52)Constructive Political Conversations (00:29:48)Finding Common Ground (00:30:49)Wisdom in Silence (00:31:43)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 24, 202432 min

Ep 441UL NO. 441: Substrate, OpenAIs AGI Levels, US Literacy Rates

HackerCamp Approaches, Introducing Substrate, Kaspersky--, Exim/Gitlab Vulns, Personal/Business Branding, and more… ➡ Check out the Autonomous IT Podcast:https://community.automox.com/autonomous-it-podcasts-144 Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Discussed on this episode: Intro (00:00:00)AGI Definitions (00:01:29)Pinnacle Human Employees (00:02:36)Transition to ASI (00:03:18)Dynamic Content Summaries (00:03:48)Deepfakes in Education (00:04:43)AI and Disinformation (00:09:04)Manipulation and Inequality (00:11:01)Internet Trust and Content Verification (00:11:01)Concerns Over AI's Impact on Society (00:12:09)OpenAI's AGI Levels (00:13:08)AI Startups and Future Predictions (00:15:24)Technological Innovations (00:16:24)Literacy Crisis in the U.S. (00:17:29)Public Reaction to Health Risks (00:18:35)Search for Extraterrestrial Life (00:19:19)Exoplanets and the Drake Equation (00:19:37)VCs in Medical Practices (00:19:57)Conspiracies and Failures (00:20:48)Therapy and Rumination (00:20:57)Discovery Fluff on Lambda (00:21:12)Securing Workflows with GitHub Actions (00:21:22)Employee Disposability (00:21:32)Correlation of Smoking and Lung Cancer (00:21:48)AI in Satellite Imagery (00:22:04)Git Commits Insights (00:22:49)Check on Friends (00:23:12)Judgment as a Key Skill (00:23:22)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 202424 min

Ep 440UL NO. 440: RAID (Real World AI Definitions)

Twillio API Dump, North Korea Russia, Funny AI Memes, and more… ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Discussed on this episode: Intro (00:00:01)Rebranding of Al Qaeda (00:01:06)Reading Alex Ramos's Business Books (00:01:14)Supporting a Struggling Army Veteran (00:01:54)In-person Sessions with Entrepreneurs (00:02:36)Real World AI Definitions Resource (00:03:00)Defining AI (00:04:08)Machine Learning Definition (00:06:15)Prompt Engineering (00:08:18)Retrieval Augmented Generation (00:09:22)AI Agent Definition (00:10:20)Chain of Thought (00:11:30)Prompt Injection vs. Jailbreaking (00:12:23)Artificial General Intelligence (00:13:24)Sample Efficient AI (00:14:26)Levels of AGI (00:15:25)Artificial Super Intelligence (00:17:21)The Levels of AI (00:19:40)Real World AI Definitions (00:21:49)Cloudflare's New Tool (00:23:51)Emerging AI Capabilities (00:26:00)Technology and Business Updates (00:27:54)Impact of AI on Society (00:32:12)Ground News Recommendation (00:34:29)Aphorism of the Week (00:34:29)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 202435 min

Ep 439UL NO. 439: Humans vs. AI in Prediction Markets

Project Metaculus, SSH and Juniper 0-Day, China v. Taiwan, R1 Leaks, and more… ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Discussed in this episode: Updates on Courses and Fabric Introduction (00:00:43)Cracking Trump's Popularity and Security Vulnerabilities (00:01:48)Snowflake Data Breach and AI Security Concerns (00:02:42)APT29 Breach and Consulting Firms' Embrace of AI (00:04:58)AI Forecasting and Chinese Models' Performance (00:06:04)Impact of AI on Vulnerability Research and Automation (00:11:25)New Features in AI Frameworks and Podcast Recommendations (00:14:26)Reflections on Waymo Experience and Epictetus' Aphorism (00:15:26) Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 4, 202418 min

Ep 438UL NO. 438: Confusion is a Muse

Sonnet 3.5 Support in Fabric, CISA AI Tabletop exercise, Kaspersky ban, China Invasion Scenario, Langchain disilussionment, more… ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one! Discussed on this episode: Introduction (00:00:00) Augmented V2 Registration (00:01:37) Fabric Update and Sonnet 35 (00:01:56) Personal Development and Authenticity (00:03:17) Failures and Authentic Pursuits (00:04:32) Chasing Personal Goals (00:05:30) Articulating and Emoting (00:07:35) Security Updates (00:08:33) Tech Industry Developments (00:09:44) Results as a Service (00:13:11) Intelligence as a Service (00:14:21) Structured Output from LMMS (00:16:38) Innovative Projects (00:17:42) Kludgy first generation AI frameworks (00:18:47) Building a dependable AI stack (00:20:06) Results as a service and trust in AI (00:21:34) Solar energy vs. nuclear power (00:22:36) Smartphone-free schools and societal impact (00:25:02) Sun exposure and its health effects (00:26:04) Intelligence collection and analysis (00:29:26) Future of AI and automation (00:31:32) Tech tools and discoveries (00:33:33) Stoicism and gratitude (00:34:53) Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 27, 202436 min

Ep 437UL NO. 437: My List of Hard-won Life Lessons

New AUGMENTED Course Date, 3 New Essays, Disgruntled deletions, Scale and Merit, Russia moves to Yuan, and more… ➡ Check out the Autonomous IT Podcast:https://community.automox.com/autonomous-it-podcasts-144 Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 21, 202427 min

Ep 436UL NO. 436: Thoughts on the Future of AI & Societal Stability

When SuperIntelligence? Apple's WWDC updates, new Fabric pattern, GPT-4 Hacking Paper, China/Russia Using OpenAI for Misinformation, and more… ➡ Check out Kolide:kolide.com/unsupervisedlearning Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 14, 202453 min

A Conversation with Abhishek Agrawal from Material Security

In this conversation, I speak with Abhishek Agrawal, co-founder and CEO of Material Security. We talk about: - Material's Security innovative approach to email security by not just preventing unauthorized access but also containing damage from potential breaches. -Abhishek's background in data infrastructure at Dropbox and how product mangers can become successful CEOs due to their cross-functional expertise. - The need for customized security measures for different organizations, the role of AI in detecting email threats, the importance of single-tenant environments for sensitive customers and the potential risk of default settings in productivity suites like Google Workspace. Among other topics. Abhishek's Background and Material Security (00:00:00)Email Security and Productivity Suite (00:01:01)Geographical Connection and Coffee Meetup (00:02:06)Product Managers as CEOs and Co-founders (00:02:59)Empowering Product Managers (00:05:01)Product Management and Marketing Importance (00:08:04)Email as a Content Repository (00:09:39)Securing Email Content (00:11:03)Data Protection for Email (00:12:10)Redacting and Canaries (00:12:57)Email Security vs. Data Security (00:14:53)Abuse Cases and Control Layers (00:17:32)Mailbox Compromise and Lateral Movement (00:17:39)Threat Scenario Analysis (00:20:15)Language Models for Detection (00:22:19)Optimism in AI Tools for Defense (00:24:34)Customized Detection Categories (00:25:52)Security Controls Trend (00:26:20)Security Concerns for Law Firms (00:27:07)Email Copy Distribution (00:27:24)API-Based Integration (00:29:08)Monitoring LM Functionality (00:30:42)Threat Intelligence and Detection (00:32:54)Product Design Philosophy (00:35:56)Data Protection (00:38:01)Flexibility in Deployment (00:39:26)Main Products (00:40:33)Posture Management (00:44:01)Broadening Product Coverage (00:48:49)Google Workspace Threat Detection (00:50:05)Challenges with CSP (00:51:13)Contextual Intelligence (00:52:02)Balancing Depth and Breadth (00:53:15)Learning about Material (00:53:40)Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 202454 min

Ep 435UL NO. 435: Making New Things is Post-AI Safety

Jason Haddix's AI Course, Microsoft Recall analysis, exercise erasing trauma, AI and the jobs problem… ➡ Check out Vanta and get $1000 off:vanta.com/unsupervised Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 7, 202424 min

Ep 434UL NO. 434: Can You Articulate Yourself in 50 Words?

NetworkChuck's Fabric Video, Algorithms Replace Degrees, AI Transparency, New Grad Difficulty, Windows Goes Full AI, and more… ➡ Check out the Autonomous IT Podcast:https://community.automox.com/autonomous-it-podcasts-144 Subscribe to the newsletter at: https://danielmiessler.com/subscribe Join the UL community at:https://danielmiessler.com/upgrade Follow on X:https://twitter.com/danielmiessler Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmiessler See you in the next one!Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 1, 202427 min