On episode 272 of the Defensive Security Podcast, hosts Jerry Bell and Andrew Kalat discuss a variety of pressing cybersecurity topics. These include the responsibilities of CISOs in avoiding legal repercussions following data breaches, highlighted by the case of Uber's former CISO, Joe Sullivan. The hosts also delve into the impact of the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning the Chevron deference doctrine on cybersecurity regulations, the risk of dynamic loading of JavaScript libraries, and the wide-reaching implications of the OpenSSH regression vulnerability. Throughout, practical advice and insightful commentary are provided on maintaining security in an ever-evolving threat landscape. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:08 CISO's Guide to Avoiding Jail After a Breach 03:29 Challenges and Complexities of the CISO Role 13:35 US Supreme Court Ruling and Its Impact on Cyber Regulation 20:51 Polyfill.io Issue: A Modern Supply Chain Attack? 28:54 Understanding Polyfill Confusion and Risks 29:23 Maintaining Open Source Software Health 30:04 The Need for Open Source Health Ratings 30:41 Challenges with Third-Party Code and Security 34:08 Vendor Questionnaires and False Urgency 39:50 The Regression Vulnerability in OpenSSH 41:18 Cloud Security Best Practices 48:29 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 49:52 Conclusion and Farewell

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