Unsupervised Learning: No. 181

In this episode, I speak with Faisal Khan, a GRC Solution Specialist at Vanta, about how their platform is transforming trust management for organizations. We talk about: Vanta as a Trust-Management Platform:How Vanta helps organizations build, scale, and showcase their security and compliance programs through automation, efficiency, and tools like the Trust Center. Key Features and Solutions Offered by Vanta:How Vanta’s integrations automate compliance checks, streamline vendor risk management, and address industry standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and CMMC to save time and improve efficiency. Future Directions and AI Integration:How Vanta is expanding into new frameworks like the EU AI Act and leveraging AI to simplify compliance, optimize workflows, and address evolving trends in governance and security.Become a Member: https://danielmiessler.com/upgradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jan 39min

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.

26 Jan 21min

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.

18 Jan 28min

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.

11 Jan 44min

...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.

22 Des 202427min

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.

11 Des 202428min

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.

21 Nov 202423min

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.

18 Nov 202432min