FULTON, Md. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 4, 2024 – N2K, an innovator in strategic cyber workforce intelligence, and Proofpoint, a prominent cybersecurity and compliance firm, have unveiled the inauguration of their new monthly series, “Sole Malware in the Building.” The monthly series is set to broadcast on the CyberWire Daily podcast on the N2K CyberWire network, delving into the enigmas surrounding today’s most captivating cyber perils.
“Sole Malware in the Building” will be jointly hosted by the adept podcast trio of Selena Larson, Proofpoint staff threat investigator and presenter of their DISCARDED podcast; Rick Howard, presenter of N2K’s CSO Perspectives podcast; and Dave Bittner, presenter of N2K’s CyberWire Daily podcast and co-host of the Hacking Humans podcast. Each month, the hosts will confront a distinct mini-puzzle wherein they will gather clues, scrutinize the proof, consult specialists, and unveil the narratives behind some of the most noteworthy cyber incursions.
“The realm of cybersecurity often embraces an air of over-seriousness,” affirmed Brandon Karpf, vice president of programming at N2K and executive editor of N2K CyberWire. “Sole Malware in the Building arose from a candid discussion amongst companions on ‘how can we render this cybersecurity realm more accessible and not so dreadfully frantic?’ We are enthusiastic about amalgamating humor with authentic security insights to furnish this series that both informs and entertains.”
“I am thrilled to unite my two favored interests, malware and murder mysteries, in this fresh N2K podcast,” shared Selena Larson, staff threat investigator at Proofpoint. “Dave and Rick bring years of cybersecurity know-how and also particularly poor jokes to a podcast that injects humor and an aura of mystery into cyberattacks. There are a plethora of fascinating malware sagas lurking behind every threshold, and I anticipate sharing them with our audience.”
The premier episode is debuted today, with new installments appearing monthly on the initial Tuesday of each month. To catch the newest Sole Malware in the Building episodes, listen in and subscribe from wherever you acquire your preferred shows or check out the N2K CyberWire webpage for further details.
About N2K Networks
N2K Networks is a trailblazer in strategic cyber workforce intelligence. The information-to-knowledge network stands as a trusted fountain of Industry Insights dispensed through our media network, home of the CyberWire Daily podcast and daily briefing, CSO Perspectives, and Hacking Humans, which extends concise intelligence-driven news and commentary to cybersecurity experts. Worldwide enterprise entities, including those within the Fortune 100 bracket, collaborate with N2K to procure actionable cyber workforce insights through our Talent Insights and Talent Development capabilities that help organizations erect and sustain high-performing teams, swiftly ascend the knowledge summit, and outpace the competition in a continually evolving sector. Discover more at N2K.com.
About Proofpoint, Inc.
Proofpoint, Inc. represents a distinguished cybersecurity and compliance enterprise that defends an organization’s paramount assets and gravest risks: their people. With a synchronized range of cloud-based resolutions, Proofpoint supports companies worldwide in thwarting targeted threats, shielding their data, and bolstering their users’ resilience against cyber offensives. Prominent organizations of all sizes, encompassing 85 percent of the Fortune 100, depend on Proofpoint for human-focused security and compliance remedies that moderate their most pivotal risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. Additional information can be accessed at www.proofpoint.com.
