📩 CyberBytes: The Newsletter #2! 🚀

Welcome back to the second edition of CyberBytes: The Newsletter! We wanted to start off by saying a massive thank you for all the support we’ve received off the back of our first release - with over 2,500 subscribers already, we’re overwhelmed with all of the love and we’re so excited to be kicking off this new venture!

Just a quick reminder of everything you can expect from CyberBytes: The Newsletter:

 📈 Industry Trends: A look at the latest tech and cybersecurity trends and news. 

🧠 Thought Leadership: Insights from founders, CEO’s and cybersecurity leads on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 

🔥 Hot Job Highlights: This month’s top job opportunities.

📚 Useful Info and Resources: The best advice and resources to help you get hired and land your next cybersecurity role. 

💼 Company Spotlight: An exclusive insight into our clients and the impact they’re making in the cyber space.

🎟️ Attending BlackHat This Year? 🎟️

With just a couple more days to go until BlackHat 2024, we’re busy behind the scenes getting everything ready for our in-person podcasts and social events in Vegas!

💡Industry Insights - An OT Special with Barry Mainz💡

A few weeks ago, we sat down with technology veteran, Barry Mainz, to discuss his journey from ForeScout customer to CEO.

In this episode, Barry talked more on the cyber war against criminals and what individuals can do to address the issue. Check out his key takeaways below! 👇

• There are currently 14 billion IOT/OT in companies and critical infrastructure. By 2030, it’s projected to have increased to 25 billion, and, in turn, increase the attack surface significantly.

• Typically, the number of people managing OT systems doesn’t go up in proportion to the number of devices, causing a significant challenge for the operator. With the projected increase over the next few years, we need to be prepared for a much bigger problem in the near future.

• Different technology, such as Forescout, can identify what assets can be deemed as a potential risk, and provide some control over these threats.

Watch the full episode here! 👇

📈 Monthly CyberNews 📈

1. We couldn’t talk about the latest cybersecurity news without mentioning the Crowdstrike outage. In case you’ve been living under a rock and have somehow missed it, on the 15th July a Crowdstike update caused a massive IT outage, crashing and disabling millions of Windows systems across the the world, grounding hundreds of airlines and causing issues with globals banks, media outlets and healthcare systems. It is being described as the largest IT outage in history and is estimated to have cost the U.S Fortune 500 companie’s $5.4 billion. You can read more about it here - https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/feature/Explaining-the-largest-IT-outage-in-history-and-whats-next

2. To be or not to be is definitely the phrase that was conned after the Wiz acquisition deal that never happened. At the beginning of July it was released that Wiz was in talks with Google over a acquisition deal of $23 billion, making it the largest ever deal made by the US tech giant. However, a week later Wiz turned down the deal, opting to remain independent, causing a stir within the industry. Read more about the fall of ‘G-Wiz’ here - https://www.ft.com/content/14553f76-bdfa-4637-bd5d-f3f56a7a4dbc

3. Anyone looking for a $10 million reward? Well, if you’ve got any information on a North Korean national charged with hacking hospitals, military bases, and NASA then you’re in the money! In all seriousness, the US Department of State has offered a reward of up to $10 million dollars for information on Rim Jong Hyok, is an alleged member of a hacking group targeting foreign businesses, government entities, and the defense industry for cyberespionage and financial gain. Read more here! 🔗 https://www.securityweek.com/us-offers-10-million-reward-for-information-on-north-korean-hacker/

💼 Company Spotlight 💼

Reality Defender - Deepfake Detection

RSA Sandbox Winners, Reality Defender, provides award-winning detection against advanced threats posed by deepfakes and AI-generated disinformation. Their mission is to combat urgent AI-generated threats of today and tomorrow.

Recently, Reality Defender helped to protect a senior Canadian government official by detecting and disproving deepfakes that negatively and falsely depicted them and their integrity. Check out the case study below!

🔓Survival Tips for BlackHat 2024🔓

With just a few days to go until BlackHat USA 2024, we’ve put together a list of some of our top tips for surviving the conference and making the most out of your trip!

📝 Preparation is King! 📝

Conferences are a great way to network with like-minded people and build relationships that make eventually become pivotal in your career. Rather than just showing up and hoping for the best, it’s good to plan ahead. Reach out to connections on LinkedIn, or use useful tools such as Crunchbase to research companies and individuals attending the conference. Try to book meetings with people you know you want to meet, and explore different events at the conference that add value to you or your company.

🥾These Boots Are Made for Walking… 🥾

Make sure to pack your Apple Watch, some comfy trainers and a week’s supply of Compeed Blister plasters…

There is tons of walking involved at BlackHat, whether it be bouncing from event to event, navigating the conference halls or zipping between booths and training sessions. Packing comfortable shoes is so important as your step count is going to be at an all time high, so in the words of Nancy Sinatra, “these boots are made for walkin’, and that’s just what they’ll do!”.

💬 Network, Network, Network! 💬

Networking is one of the biggest highlights of a conference. People from all across the industry typically attend these conferences, which gives you unlimited opportunities to connect with cyber professionals. The conversations you have have the potential to be pivotal in your career or business, but it’s important to remember not to just focus on what you can get, but focus on what you can give. Relationships are built on mutual trust and respect, so give first and help where you can.

 🎁 Swag Galore! 🎁

If you’re flying in, we’d seriously suggest you consider purchasing extra baggage for your flight home! 🛫

If you’re a big fan of freebies (who isn’t?!), then you’ll love the conference floor. With tons of swag ranging from pens to plushies, there is always something worth taking home, plus it can be a great way to spark a conversation with an interesting vendor. Why not swing by our suite and collect one of Aspiron Search’s Swag Bags? 😉 

🎩 BlackHat 2024 Events 🎩

Attending BlackHat? Come meet us!

We’re hosting two events over the course of BlackHat - the perfect opportunity for you to mingle with like-minded industry professionals and enjoy some boozy bubbles after a long day.

Email [email protected] for an invite!

🔥 Hot Job Highlight 🔥

Interested in advancing your career in cybersecurity? Look no further! We've curated a selection of top-tier positions currently available through exclusive searches. Explore our featured roles below and connect with us at [email protected] for further details!

📢 VP of Marketing - Bootstrapped to $11m ARR - London

Work with a very impressive UK based vendor who have bootstrapped their way to over $11m ARR on a PLG model. They need a talented VP Marketing to help ramp their new Mid-Market sales led efforts. Awesome culture here driven purely by the founders goals, not outside money.

📢 VP of Sales - Series A SOC Automation Vendor - US

This vendor have generated impressive ARR in EMEA and are now executing their North America expansion plans. This VP Sales will drive new logo growth in Mid-Enterprise businesses and build a high performing sales team.

Reach out to us at [email protected] to find out more!

📣 The Aspiron Search Advisory Board 📣

Building an early-stage security vendor is no easy task. Over the years, we've spoken with hundreds of security founders, and the most common challenges they face include finding product-market fit, defining product messaging and hiring top tier talent. That is why we are so excited to finally be launching the Aspiron Search Advisory Board!

Following on from this, we’re delighted to announce the first public advisor on the Aspiron Search Advisory Board is none other than CISO and founder of Return on Security, Mike Privette!

Find out more about the Aspiron Search Advisory Board here!

🤝 CyberBytes: The Community 🤝

In the last edition, we mentioned our non-profit, the FirstStep Cybersecurity Initiative, which is focused on providing aspiring cyber professionals with the right tools and qualifications to begin your journey into Cybersecurity.

In addition to this, we have created CyberBytes: The Community, the third instalment to Aspiron Search’s CyberBytes brand. CyberBytes: The Community is a dynamic, collaborative space designed to bring cybersecurity experts, enthusiasts and learners together from all corners of the industry. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this is your go-to platform for knowledge sharing, networking and professional growth.

It’s also your opportunity to apply to the next cohort of the FirstStep Initiative and kickstart your career in cyber!

 🌐 Looking For Your Next Role in Cybersecurity? 🌐

Here at Aspiron Search, we’re committed to supporting you to find your next role in cybersecurity. By understanding your motivations and what makes you tick, we can provide the right opportunities and advice to get you hired!

Contact us at [email protected] to find out more!