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UBER Crime Story 2. How Security Leaders Can be Liable.

UBER Crime Story 2. How Security Leaders Can be Liable.

Season 4 Episode 35 Published 2 years, 3 months ago
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This episode delves into the significance of a major data breach and the trial of Joe Sullivan, Uber's former chief security officer,  discussing how Security Leaders can be liable.

This conversation discusses the Uber breach and the ongoing trial of Joseph Sullivan, the former chief security officer of Uber The conversation explores how the hacker gained access and the potential ways the breach could have been prevented. The trial of Joseph Sullivan is also discussed, with differing opinions on his actions and the verdict. The conversation highlights the impact of the breach and trial on the cybersecurity community.

 

Takeaways

  • ·      The breach raises questions about the effectiveness of security measures and the need for regular penetration testing.
  • ·      The ongoing trial of Joseph Sullivan, the former chief security officer of Uber, highlights the potential personal liability of cybersecurity leaders.
  • ·      The breach and trial have had a significant impact on the cybersecurity community, leading to a reevaluation of roles and responsibilities.

Chapters PART 2

  • 1:01 Trial of Joseph Sullivan
  • 2:01 Uber's Awareness of the Breach
  • 3:00 Hacker's Access and Screenshots
  • 4:19 How the Hacker Gained Access
  • 7:15 Understanding Hackers
  • 13:40 Multifactor Authentication Fatigue
  • 15:34 Moving Laterally and Pivoting
  • 17:26 Access to Uber's Systems
  • 18:23 Access to Cloud Services
  • 23:20 Bug Bounty Program
  • 25:14 Hacker's Boastful Behavior
  • 26:12 Prevention and Penetration Testing
  • 29:02 Ongoing Trial of Joseph Sullivan
  • 30:28 Previous Breach and Payment to Hackers
  • 33:23 Charges Against Joseph Sullivan
  • 35:18 Testimony of Uber CEO
  • 36:46 Testimony of Former In-House Counsel
  • 39:41 Turning the Breach into a Bug Bounty
  • 43:08 Defense's Argument
  • 45:04 Verdict and Sentencing
  • 46:00 Impact on the Cybersecurity Community

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