2023 Global Wrap Up, CISOs Wishlist, BlackCat Ransomware

Episode 06: Aaron Hambleton, Feras Tappuni

In this episode of SHQ Underground, host Aaron Hambleton, along with SecurityHQ’s CEO, Feras Tappuni, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research.

Topics this week include:

  • Global wrap up for 2023 from Feras Tappuni.
  • What does a CISO want to protect their network?
  • Insight into SecurityHQ’s upcoming SHQ Response platform update in early 2024.
  • SecurityHQ’s next webinar, Global Threat Landscape 2024 Forecast.
  • A look at BlackCat ransomware and how the FBI created an encryption tool to intercept it. 

In this episode of SHQ Underground, host Aaron Hambleton, along with SecurityHQ’s CEO, Feras Tappuni, discuss the latest news in cyber security and threat research.

Topics this week include:

  • Global wrap up for 2023 from Feras Tappuni.
  • What does a CISO want to protect their network?
  • Insight into SecurityHQ’s upcoming SHQ Response platform update in early 2024.
  • SecurityHQ’s next webinar, Global Threat Landscape 2024 Forecast.
  • A look at BlackCat ransomware and how the FBI created an encryption tool to intercept it. 

Speakers

Feras Tappuni
Feras Tappuni

CEO, SecurityHQ

Feras Tappuni is the CEO and founder of SecurityHQ and is responsible for overseeing all the technical and financial aspects of the company. With over 25 years’ experience, he has dedicated his life to cyber security and is driven by the desire to offer his clients the highest degree of protection against today’s cyber threats. Feras has delivered complex security and engineering projects to prestigious clients globally. From harnessing the right technology, processes, and people, he ensures that SecurityHQ delivers a truly enterprise grade experience.

Aaron Hambleton
Aaron Hambleton

Director for Middle East & Africa

Aaron is based in Dubai and is the Director for Middle East & Africa. With 11+ years of industry experience, he has worked in a wide range of industry sectors, including Financial Services, Retail, Insurance, Government, and Telecommunications. Aaron is a GIAC Certified Defence Analyst (GCDA), and has extensive knowledge in incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, cyber security operations, threat intelligence, and cyber security consultancy.